Bluetooth headset opens Apple Music and starts playing music

My current setup: macOS 11.4 MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) Jabra Evolve2 65 connected via Bluetooth (not using the included Jabra dongle) What happens: I turn the laptop on then the headset Make a call (Typically MS Teams) Put the head…

Are emoji color preferences stored somewhere on MacOS?

So I want to programmatically detect which color I used last for an emoji, e. g. if I used the 👌 emoji with the darkest skin tone (👌🏿) last, is there a place where that information is stored?

Amazon Prime Day Deals for Apple Products

Apple products don’t often get discounted much, if at all, but for Amazon Prime Day you can find some nice deals on everything from deeply discounted AirPods, to Apple Watch, to Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. If you’re in the market for App…

How to Set Up an AirTag on iPhone & iPad

Have you picked up a few AirTags to keep track of all your accessories? In that case, you may be curious about how you can set them up and add them to the Find My network. There’s nothing to worry about since it’s pretty easy. Apple is entering a co…

How to convert ping command to string on MacOS Terminal

I need to convert the ping command to string on MacOS terminal for the following task: I recently started using the telegram-send command which is basically a way to send messagess on telegram via the MacOS Terminal. I want to use the t…

iPhone can't connect to Ubuntu Server VM running in Parallels on macOS

I use Parallels Desktop for my M1 Mac with Ubuntu Server ARM installed in the VM I made. I installed apache2, Node.js and npm on this VM, and it works, only on my Mac (when visiting the private IP of the machine) and using curl on the V…

Are emoji colors stored somewhere on MacOS?

So I want to programmatically detect which color I used last for an emoji, e. g. if I used the 👌 emoji with the darkest skin tone (👌🏿) last, is there a place where that information is stored?

Why are there so many valid users on MacOS?

When going through Activity Monitor, I see many different users (other than my own account and the root account) responsible for individual processes. Why are the processes divided among many users that are created by the operating syst…

The best Prime Day Apple deals: Macs, iPads, AirPods, and more

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner and there are sure to be some great deals to be had on Apple products. But if you need a new Mac or iPad now, you don’t need to wait. Here are the best deals we can find and be sure to check back throughout…

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How to Find Files on Mac

Finding a specific file on your Mac can be a tedious process sometimes, even if you keep all your files and folders organized. Thanks to Finder and Spotlight search, you can quickly find the exact file you’re looking for, regardless of where it’s st…

Coming to Apple TV+: ‘Ted Lasso’ gets a season 2 trailer, premieres July 23

Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, but there’s an even faster-growing list of projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series, Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire for all of…

Prime Day blowout: These M1 Macs are cheaper than they’ve ever been

Deals on M1 Macs aren’t all that hard to come by, but Amazon’s Prime Day deals are way better than usual. We’re already seeing some colors and configurations sell out, so if you want one, we recommend grabbing it quickly. Just note, some prices aren…

What It’s Like to Fix: Surfboards

This is What It’s Like to Fix, an occasional series detailing the different kinds of work, and people, needed to fix the world. Surfboards, despite their friendly shape and easy-going owners, have a surprising number of sworn enemies. There are rock…

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Best Video Editor to Upgrade From iMovie

Selecting a new editing software may seem like a daunting task. With countless choices, tiered packages and limited free trials, you may feel frustrated and overwhelmed even before you make the initial investment. Introducing PowerDirector for Mac P…

If you want a pair of AirPods or AirPods Pro, they’ve bever been cheaper

We’ve recommended more AirPods deals than we can count over the past couple of years, but none are better than this one. Amazon has discounted the AirPods with Wired Charged case to $100 and the Airpods Pro to $190, both all-time low prices. These A…

PSA: Don’t connect to this silly Wi-Fi network if you see it on your iPhone

Every now and again someone spots and weird iPhone bug that blows up your phone with a random text message or video, and we have another one. Carl Schou on Twitter has discovered a very specific Wi-Fi network that will completely bork your phone’s a…

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