iPhone FaceID stopped working after 13.5 update––is this a bug or hdw failure?

So here's the story... My iPhone X was working just fine on 13.4.x. Then a couple weeks ago I updated to 13.5.1 because of the rumored FaceID w/Mask unlock. Everything seemed to be working fine––but I think I got so used to typing passc…

Should important files in iCloud also be backed up elsewhere?

It is commonly accepted that any files stored on a personal external hard drive should also be backed up elsewhere (in at least one other drive/location) since external drives can and do fail and having >=2 copies greatly reduces the ch…

Purchased TV Show will not play - Screen stays black and progress bar won't move

I'll start this with saying that the following question is relevant, but the answer didn't solve the problem for me: A purchased and downloaded iTunes television show will not play I'm running iTunes Version 12.10.7, which is the most…

How does Fing detect the model and MacOS version of a device

I was running Fing on my iPhone. My Macbook Pro is on the same wireless network and I noticed that Fing not only detected my laptop's name (this is understandable, it is broadcasted, I can see it on the router too), but it also detected…

Why can't I see subscript "s" (Unicode Character “ₛ” (U+209B)) even though I can see lots of other unicode characters?

So you can copy paste even if you can't see it - subscript "s" (Unicode Character “ₛ” (U+209B)) My main meta question Should I edit the squares in this title? Is it just me who's seeing them? explains that when I view the site https://w…

Can I exempt a single file in iCloud directory from deleting locally?

I use the "storage optimisation" feature on my Mac. Part of this feature is that it deletes local files to save on local storage, and files can then be downloaded when needed. I like this feature. However, I want to be able to prevent c…

How to Change Which Email Accounts Are Available on Your Apple Watch

The Apple Watch can be an amazing tool for all kinds of things, but keeping an eye on your email is one that is often overlooked. Fitness and health are understandably the main reasons many people buy Apple Watches today, but triaging notifications …

How to Change the Accent Color on Mac

You can change the accent colors used in MacOS to better customize the appearance scheme to suit your individual preferences. Accent colors impact the highlight color of menu items, files in the finder, buttons, and other interface elements, and you…

Has the account that customers use to log into Apple services always been known as an Apple ID?

Has the account that customers use to log into Apple's various services always been known as an "Apple ID" - or was this originally known as a different name? As an example - when the iTunes Store originally launched, no reference is ma…

Tool to sort Activity Monitor: legit or suspicious

I was wondering whether there was a tool similar to Hijackthis on Windows for Mac. I know Mac doesn't have a registry, but malware could similarly run as a background process, service or helper tool. Since permissions on the Mac have be…

Hijackthis for Mac – does it exist?

I was wondering whether there was a tool similar to Hijackthis on Windows for Mac. I know Mac doesn't have a registry, but malware could similarly run as a background process/service or helper tool. Since permissions on the Mac have bec…

Latest WhatsApp Desktop from App Store crashes on High Sierra

WhatsApp Desktop from the Mac App Store no longer launches after the July 20, 2020 update to version 2.2029.4. System information: MacOS 10.13.6 High Sierra with all system updates installed WhatsApp for Mac 2.2029.4 (Mac App Store inst…

How to Automatically Delete Google Maps Search History on iPhone & iPad

Do you use Google Maps for navigation on your iPhone and iPad? If so, you might be interested in setting the app to automatically delete your search history. As you may know, Google Maps defaults to saving your recent searches for places and directi…

Is there a setting to make the green window button use the old default behaviour?

I was wondering if there was a way to make the green window traffic light button default to the old behaviour of maximizing the window instead of making it go into a full screen app. Currently I have better touch tools making this happe…

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How to change file icon for macOS native file type?

First up, there are several other posts here and on StackOverflow and SuperUser about this, but few of the answers are satisfactory, definitive or up-to-date. I want to change the file icon for all PostScript files on my system to this:…

How to change file icon for macOS native file type?

First up, there are several other posts here and on StackOverflow and SuperUser about this, but few of the answers are satisfactory, definitive or up-to-date. I want to change the file icon for all PostScript files on my system to this:…

Cannot find old Notes data

I just upgraded my harddrive for my Macbook Pro mid-2009 running High Sierra to a solid state drive. My old harddrive is now in an enclosure and I'm trying to access my old Notes from there, I forgot to back that up. I never connected t…

How to Sync Music & Podcasts to Apple Watch from iPhone

Now that you have that shiny new Apple Watch strapped to your arm it’s probably time to get some of your favorite music and podcasts onto it. After all, what’s the point of having a miniature computer on your arm if you’re still going to carry your …

How to Fix Thermal Fuses in Broken Appliances

iMac 2017 Catalina: camera won't work but seems recognized

Our camera light is steady green when activated by a camera app but only shows a black window for FaceTime, Photo Booth, QuickTime, and every other app tried. This is what I've learned/tried so far: Built in FaceTime camera is recogniz…