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GPU disable on boot was successful for months – but cannot execute sh /force-iGPU-boot.sh anymore from Single User Mode

maandag 15 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I am new to this platform and hope that you can help me out with this one. I had this common GPU issue on a 2011 MBP that I was able to solve with the super detailed post by the user "LаngLаngС" (thanks so much!) as found here: GPU prob…

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How can I record an app in background

maandag 15 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Due to my poor organization I have 2 simultaneous lectures this semester, at this moment I'm following one on Phone and I record the other one with the Mac (Quicktime and Soundflower) Is it possible to record Chrome or Safari in the bac…

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GPU disable on boot was successful for months – but cannot execute sh /force-iGPU-boot.sh anymore from Single User Mode

maandag 15 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I am new to this platform and hope that you can help me out with this one. I had this common GPU issue on a 2011 MBP that I was able to solve with the super detailed post by the user "LаngLаngС" (thanks so much!) as found here: GPU prob…

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How do I use a glob with parentheses in Zsh?

maandag 15 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

This: cp ./hb_(lys|gln|thr|glu|ace|nhe)*_aacH*.ptraj ./ Works just as intended when executed in the terminal. However, putting the same line in an executable script does not work as I receive a syntax error near unexpected token `('\ …

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How to verify installation of a new battery in an iPhone?

maandag 15 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I didn't join crowds a few years ago when Apple slowed down the iPhone clock to preserve battery charge, i.e., I didn't change the battery of my iPhone SE. My battery charge life has been satisfactory, since I'm a smartphone minimalist,…

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Can I use a MacBook as a server with the lid closed?

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have an old MacBook laying around, and I wonder if it's possible to use it safely when the lid is closed? I want to run it as a network device, store files in my home network on it etc. Is there a way to use it just plugged in to powe…

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Help deleting a stubborn directory via Terminal in Recovery mode? (OSX 11.2.3 Big Sur)

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

A folder called "Applications" randomly appeared on my desktop, which has been impossible to delete. The directory's contents are two baloney files of zero bites each--but neither of which I can manually-assign permission to in order t…

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What do the partitions /dev/disk1s* in filesystem mean (disk storage management)?

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

When U run df -h I get the following output (formatted as table for better viz). What do all these /dev/disk1s* mean? Can it be that I lose space due to some imposed partition? Filesystem Size Used Avail Capacity Mounted on /de…

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How setup macports package bash to be used from terminal.app

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I've made a bit of confusion trying to make terminal.app use /opt/local/bin/bash installed from macports as shell. I've used: chsh -s "/opt/local/bin/bash --rcfile ~/.profile -v" trying also with -l option but still do not reads ~/.pro…

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Can iOS app bypass/skip the device passcode window if it knows the passcode

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

To perform some important actions on iOS it's required to enter the device passcode, for example adding a VPN profile or installing custom settings config (new feature in iOS 14). I wonder, is it possible for an app to do such actions b…

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VPN client software for macOS which allows for split tunnelling incoming SSH connections

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

As @bmike explained in Cannot connect to Mac (Big Sur) running SSH server while connected to VPN a VPN client allowing for split tunnelling is required in order to connect to a host via SSH which has an VPN client running. The PIA clien…

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Hide the source code for an Automator quick action / service

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have created an Automator quick action. The quick action listens for highlighted text on any application and runs some shell script based on the highlighted text. The quick action can be triggered by: selecting text on any applicatio…

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How can I tell if all USB-C ports on a 2020 M1 MacBook Pro are the same speed, or if one or more will be faster than others?

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm doing some heavy copying of files, and wish to do it via the fastest USB-C connection possible. I tried holding option and clicking on the apple logo on the very top left, then going to System Information. From here on I'm guessing.…

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Can I use a MacBook as a server with the lid closed?

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have an old MacBook laying around, and I wonder if it's possible to use it safely when the lid is closed? I want to run it as a network device, store files in my home network on it etc. Is there a way to use it just plugged in to powe…

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Hide the source code for an Automator quick action / service

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have created an Automator quick action. The quick action listens for highlighted text on any application and runs some shell script based on the highlighted text. The quick action can be triggered by: selecting text on any applicatio…

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Linked MBP to my account even after erase

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have to send my MacBook Pro M1 back to Apple as a replacement. I tried to format it but it didn't work (I think)(I used disk utility and erased Macintosh HD) as it still shows the activation screen and my email address linked to it. H…

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iCloud Keychain encryption

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a question about the strength of the iCloud Keychain encryption key. I know that when I enable iCloud Keychain sync on my device, Apple encrypts my local keychain and stores it on their servers. They use end-to-end encryption and…

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Is my Mac compatible with Big Sur?

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) with 8GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive (84GB remaining). I have been stung in the past with macOS upgrades affecting the performance of previous computers, so I'm still running 10.13.6 High Sierra. H…

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How can I use rEFInd boot manager without an enter key?

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010) (it’s old I know) and I have installed rEFInd on an USB. The thing is, my return key does not work, so rEFInd is basically useless. Is there any way rEFInd can be configured to be used without t…

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How can I tell if all USB-C ports on a MacBook Pro are the same speed, or if one or more will be faster than others?

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm doing some heavy copying of files, and wish to do it via the fastest USB-C connection possible. I tried holding option and clicking on the apple logo on the very top left, then going to System Information. From here on I'm guessing.…

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Can I use a MacBook as a server with the lid closed?

zondag 14 maart 2021 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have an old MacBook laying around, and I wonder if it's possible to use it safely when the lid is closed? I want to run it as a network device, store files in my home network on it etc. Is there a way to use it just plugged in to powe…

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