How to scan a a QR code that is on your screen?

Does anyone know how to scan a QR code that is on your screen? I am reading a online book with a QR codes and it is to much of a hassle to take another device to scan the codes.

Are there other VNC servers for macOS other than the built in one?

The built in VNC server is not sufficient for my needs as I cannot change settings of the VNC server. I tried to run Vine Server (OSXvnc) but the application crashes on launch. Are there any other VNC servers that run on macOS? Edi…

Does Catalina 10.15 contact Apple servers when executing programs?

I'm a software developer and as such I build and run programs hundreds of times per day. I've noticed that since I started using Catalina, after compiling and linking there is a delay (which can be seconds) when the internet is slow or …

Does 64-bit compatibility matter with files/documents?

macOS Catalina runs only on 64-bit, so when I reload my existing Microsoft Office files, will they be "read only"?

Does 64bit compatability matter with files/docs?

As OS X Catilina runs on 64 bit when I re load my existing Microsoft Office files Will they be “ Read Only?”

How can we force MacOS to forget that a specific file was downloaded from the web?

MacOS remember that things were downloaded. MacOS refuse to open or execute script downloaded and prompt the famous message: cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. Can I make MacOS forget this file was down…

Bash terminal windows and tabs take a few seconds to start

The problem appeared after using the Migration Assistant. Edit: There is no command in Preferences>Profiles>Shell. Both .profile and .bashrc are empty. Putting set -x at the beginning didn't help me understand. Here is the output: ++…

iPhone 11 Battery Replacement: Fix A Dead Or Dying Battery!

How can data be restored when I downgrade macOS versions?

I just upgraded to macOS Catalina and that was a pretty bad experience. I didn't know 32bit anymore, so none of my games work. Is there a process to back-up everything to prepare downgrading to Mojave or High Sierra. I'd want to prep…

How to Download TikTok Videos to iPhone or iPad

Have you ever seen a TikTok video you wanted to download and save to iPhone? Maybe you want to remix and edit the video for your own purposes, or share it with other people, or keep it for offline viewing, or for any other million reasons you may wa…

Replace Your MacBook’s Missing Screws and Feet!

Is it possible to turn down the frequency on a LG 5K Ultrafine and will it help reduce GPU heat?

My MBP15" often overheats (forcing fans to full) when plugged into my LG 5K Ultrafine. I understand that it runs at 60Hz and that this puts strain on the GPU. Since I'm mostly coding/browsing I wanted to test out 30Hz to see if it reduc…

Safari Technology Preview 108 (for Mojave and Catalina)

Safari Technology Preview 108 release notes have a long list of fixes/improvements (see post for release notes). Download available for macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina.

How to Access & Edit iCloud Files from iPhone & iPad

Do you use iCloud to store your documents and other files from multiple Apple devices that you own? If so, you’ll be able to access, view, edit, and manage them right on your iPhone and iPad using the Files app. Apple introduced the Files app that r…

Mac Battery malfunctioning in just 2 years

It's just been 2 years since I have been using my MacBook air. I use it for mostly for reading books, videos on YouTube or movies. The battery shows "service needed". The battery cycle count is just 312. I have shown it to the service c…

Very large file located within ~/Library/Group Containers/group.com.lminhtm.tempmonitor/db.realm

I am on a Mac Mini with a 1TB SSD. After a few years my SSD is running out of space, while I keep all my user data on an external drive. My system is loaded with Multimedia Apps Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro X, Garage Band and man…

How should I enable my terminal find command on the whole disk on macOS 10.13.6?

I am using macOS 10.13.6, on which, sudo find / -name always gets "Operation not permitted". I googled it and got some "solution" which needs me enable "Full Disk Access". However, "Security & Privacy" panel doesn't have an item calle…

Does macOS monitor drive health?

My 2017 15" MacBook Pro does not appear to support SMART on any drive. For its internal PCIe drive diskutil reports: $ diskutil info disk0 | grep SMART SMART Status: Not Supported System Information shows the same: S…

Is it possible to turn down the frequency on a LG 5K Ultrafine and will it help reduce GPU heat?

My MBP15" often overheats (forcing fans to full) when plugged into my LG 5K Ultrafine. I understand that it runs at 60Hz and that this puts strain on the GPU. Since I'm mostly coding/browsing I wanted to test out 30Hz to see if it reduc…

Does macOS monitor drive health?

My 2017 15" MacBook Pro does not appear to support SMART on any drive. For its internal PCIe drive diskutil reports: $ diskutil info disk0 | grep SMART SMART Status: Not Supported System Information shows the same: S…

Power off frozen Macbook with a touch-bar

I have a MacBook Pro with a touch-bar, and thus no physical power button. I have tried holding my finger on the touch id button, but to no avail. It has been frozen for several hours (on the screen of just apple symbol with loading …