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Make macOS believe that a screen is connected, always

maandag 14 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a laptop with macOS Monterey (12.1) with an external screen. I only ever use this laptop connected to this screen, but I take it off every day after work. I also use Yabai, a tiling window manager for macOS. Every time I disconne…

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Error 4041 during iPad factory reset

maandag 14 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have an iPad that is having issues during a factory reset. I start the process by plugging it into my Mac while the iPad is powering up so that it enters Recovery mode. Once in Recovery Mode, I see a prompt that says 'There is a probl…

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Prevent non-admin accounts editing DNS records

maandag 14 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Is it possible to prevent any non-admin users in MacOS Monterey from being able to change DNS in System Preferences? I know that the user is required to enter admin login details when they attempt it, but I'd prefer it if these settings…

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What is the difference of an Inkscape installation via MacPorts with +Quartz or +X11 option?

maandag 14 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

For macOS (High Sierra) Inkscape can be installed via MacPorts with two options: +Quartz or +X11. What is the difference? Which version is (more) recommended?

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How can I input the sound of an audio file into my microphone?

maandag 14 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Is there a way (or app) to input an audio file (for example a recording of my voice) into my microphone?

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Why are some videos appearing to make my screen extremely bright

maandag 14 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm browsing some videos, and I find that on some videos they appear to be extremely bright; even hurting my eyes a little. It doesn't happen with all videos, but a select few. They seem to bypass my macbook's current brightness level a…

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Make the Touch Bar less fancy

maandag 14 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I got a mbp with Touch Bar and now I'm sure I don't like it. What can I do to make it look and behave less like a Touch Bar? Is it possible to make it hold just two sets of buttons, the function keys and the volume keys (and other keys …

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Prevent none-admin accounts editing DNS records

zondag 13 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Is it possible to prevent any none-admin users in MacOS Monterey from being able to change DNS in system preferences? I know that the user is required to enter admin login details when they attempt it, but I'd prefer these settings coul…

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How are Apple devices maintaining persistent connections with Apple servers for things such as APN, FindMy network, etc

zondag 13 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Apple devices such as iPhones and Macs are able to receive near real-time notifications from the APN system, as well as frequently checking in with the FindMy network, and more. I am wondering how these devices are able to maintain pers…

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The action “Run AppleScript” encountered an error: “/bin/sh: Operation not permitted”

zondag 13 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

When I run Applescript from a working shell script I get an error: Operation not permitted This is the shell script and it works fine in terminal: sudo /Users/mbp115/Downloads/ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs-2021.8.22/src/ntfs-3g /dev/disk0s3 /Volume…

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How would one change the Finder icon macOS Big Sur?

zaterdag 12 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm trying to change the Finder icon, I went to /System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/Resources/ I also have 2 icons ready to replace. I tried to drag these 2 images up, I saw a block sign. Then I was thinking, maybe it's l…

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Can I charge my M1 Mac Air with a higher power charger?

zaterdag 12 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I need to know if I can charge my MacBook Air M1 using an other more powerful charger. My phone charger is a Realme Super Dart 10 volt 6.5 ampere (65 watt) charger. I think it is adaptable to the device. I also charge another phone whic…

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update/upgrade bash without homebrew

vrijdag 11 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have MacOS El Capitan - about bash it is: bash --version ... version: 3.2.57(1)-release ... I did realise the mapfile command is not available in that bash release. I already did do research and the most obvious solution is upgrade b…

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Can I charge my M1 Mac Air with a higher power charger?

vrijdag 11 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I need to know if I can charge my MacBook Air M1 using an other more powerful charger. My phone charger is a Realme Super Dart 10 volt 6.5 ampere (65 watt) charger. I think it is adaptable to the device. I also charge another phone whic…

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The action “Run AppleScript” encountered an error: “/bin/sh: Operation not permitted”

vrijdag 11 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

When I run Applescript from a working shell script I get an error: Operation not permitted This is the shell script and it works fine in terminal: sudo /Users/mbp115/Downloads/ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs-2021.8.22/src/ntfs-3g /dev/disk0s3 /Volume…

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Accessing file in restricted directory

donderdag 10 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

As an experiment I tried, and failed, to print a file in another user's Documents directory. The accessing user (admin) has read permission on the file however they have no permissions on its parent directory (the 'Documents' directory …

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M1 brute force protection, password complexity

donderdag 10 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

What protection does the M1 SoC have against an attacker attempting to brute force the login password of a macOS user? What password complexity should be enough to stop an attacker from brute forcing a user's login on a M1/Pro/Max-based…

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Mac makes clicking noises

woensdag 9 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

My 2 day old MacBook Pro with M1 chip makes a noise when close and I wonder if that is normal. As soon as I opened my MacBook in 90 degrees angle then the display slightly pressed about 10-30 degrees comes a small soft clack noise. It i…

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Mac makes clicking noises

woensdag 9 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

My 2 day old MacBook Pro with M1 chip makes a noise when close and I wonder if that is normal. As soon as I opened my MacBook in 90 degrees angle then the display slightly pressed about 10-20 degrees comes a small soft clack noise. It i…

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How to use terminal to visit a site and take screenshot?

dinsdag 8 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I am aware curl on Mac lets you visit a site from the command line. Is there a way to visit that site then take a screenshot and download it?

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Mac makes clicking noises

dinsdag 8 februari 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

My 2 day old MacBook Pro with M1 chip makes a noise when close and I wonder if that is normal. As soon as I opened my MacBook in 90 degrees angle then the display slightly pressed about 10-20 degrees comes a small soft clack noise. It i…

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