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rEFInd installation won't boot due to T2 security, despite T2 security being disabled

I've been trying to install rEFInd with --ownhfs on my Macbook Air 2019, but booting into it results in Recovery Mode starting with the message A software update is required to use this Startup Disk. Trying to accept installing the up…

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Why is News.app greyed out in the Finder?

I just noticed today that the icon and name for /Applications/News.app is greyed out in the Finder. The appearance is consistent no matter which view I use (icon/list/column), and it persists after restarts and system updates. News.app…

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cron queueing bash and python scripts

I'm currently looking to understand and get comfortable with crontab queues on my macbook pro. I recently solved an issue where my simple bash script would not execute. It turns out I had to move my bash script and its output in the /Us…

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What is this icon in Apple Watch Control Center?

I noticed this icon in Control Center on my Apple Watch recently and didn’t recognize it. It’s not listed on Apple’s support pages about Control Center (a b). (bottom left)

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What is this icon in Apple Watch Control Center?

I noticed this icon in Control Center on my Apple Watch recently and didn’t recognize it. It’s not listed on Apple’s support pages about Control Center (a b). (bottom left)

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rEFInd installation won't boot due to T2 security, despite T2 security being disabled

I've been trying to install rEFInd with --ownhfs on my Macbook Air 2019, but booting into it results in Recovery Mode starting with the message A software update is required to use this Startup Disk. Trying to accept installing the up…

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Homebrew: Your CLT does not support macOS 11.0

I recently upgraded to macOS Big Sur developer Beta 8, when I do brew install jenv I get the error Homebrew: Your CLT does not support macOS 11.0. I am using CommandLine tools GM version. Tried to reinstall it couple of times, nothing …

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Bought a new iMac to replace the old, have two questions regarding file migration

My old iMac died -- hard drive is on the fritz -- and the system is mostly unusable. I just received my new iMac and would like to know the proper way to migrate my files from the old iMac to the new one: Should I create a new Apple ID…

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iOS 14.2 Beta 2 & iPadOS 14.2 Beta 2 Released for Testing

Apple has released iOS 14.2 beta 2 and iPadOS 14.2 beta 2 to iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users who are actively participating in the beta testing programs. Developer beta builds roll out first and are soon followed by the same build as public betas…

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MacOS Big Sur Beta 9 Released for Testing

MacOS Big Sur beta 9 has been released to users who are participating in the beta testing program for the Mac operating system. Typically the developer beta is soon followed by a public beta release of the same build. MacOS Big Sur, versioned as 11.…

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Use the same external hard drive for two different Time Machine's?

Is it possible to use the same external hard drive for two different Time Machine backups of two distinct MacBooks? Is yes, how do you have to set up the external hard drive, using which tools?

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Remove Mac OS X from disk without erasing it

I have many hard drives on my Mac. Several of them have one version or another of macOS. Most importantly: Disk A: Sierra. I boot from this disk Disk B: /Users directory and High Sierra. I do not boot from this disk. I want to remove Hi…

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Bought a new iMac to replace the old, Have a few migration questions

My old iMac died -- hard drive is on the fritz -- and the system is mostly unusable. I just received my new iMac and would like to know the proper way to do a couple things: Should I create a brand new Apple ID / login username or use …

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GMAT installation in macOS

I downloaded and tried installing GMAT on macOS Catalina but when I tried to open the application I first got a warning and then I got an error. How to resolve this error? I've run xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine ~/Downloads/GMAT but s…

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Bought a new iMac to replace the old, Have a few migration questions

My old iMac died -- hard drive is on the fritz -- and the system is mostly unusable. I just received my new iMac and would like to know the proper way to do a couple things: Should I create a brand new Apple ID / login username or use …

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Workout sync from Watch to iPhone is unreliable since iOS 14 update

Since updating to iOS 14, about 20% 50% of my workouts fail to sync from my Watch to my iPhone. I've restarted both Watch and iPhone, several times. Quit and relaunched the Activity app in iOS. All to no avail. It's so bad, that I even …

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How to Use Back Tap on iPhone for Quick Access to Features & Apps in iOS 14

How would you like to be able to tap on the back of your iPhone to perform a specific action on your device? That’s what Back Tap offers. Apple has a history of producing features under the umbrella of accessibility that can be useful to everyone. P…

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Workout sync from Watch to iPhone is unreliable since iOS 14 update

Since updating to iOS 14, about 20% 50% of my workouts fail to sync from my Watch to my iPhone. I've restarted both Watch and iPhone, several times. Quit and relaunched the Activity app in iOS. All to no avail. It's so bad, that I even …

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How to Change Safari Download Location on iPhone & iPad

Do you frequently download files from the web using Safari to your iPhone or iPad? Have you ever wondered where all these files are stored, and if you can change the default download location? If you want to adjust the download location that’s used …

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Apple Beta OS and Xcode Beta Updates

macOS Big Sur 11 beta 9, Beta 2 of Xcode 12.2, iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1, tvOS 14.2. (Includes FYI Apple's Public betas.)

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Apple/Products related News, Updates, Mac Tips, PR

- iOS Pixelmator version 2.6 (improvements/fixes, compatible with iOS/iPadOS 14). - Apple Accused of Delaying Masimo Legal Fight to Gain Watch Sales. - How to Enable Your Mac to Send and Receive SMS and MMS Text Messages. - Apple Buys Startup Th…

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