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Category Archive: Macs
If you’ve updated to macOS 13.5, take a look at Location Services, in Privacy & Security settings. Do you notice anything missing?
Here are this weekend’s riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Peal and fastening […]
Where would you set the default call handler for macOS? And where in System Settings do you set the default web browser?
Why changing a property list in Preferences may not change that setting, and how you may not be able to throw the file away.
Still very useful procedures for Intel Macs, resetting the SMC within a T2 chip is more complex. Used wisely they can resuscitate a failing Mac.
Is your Mac likely to receive firmware updates in future? How can you check whether its firmware is up to date? What happens in Sonoma?
Why can’t other Macs and devices see custom folder and file icons in iCloud Drive? Why do some suddenly vanish?
Apple states that macOS Ventura 13.5 includes “important bug fixes and security updates” but gives no further details […]
Apple has released the update to bring macOS Ventura to version 13.5, and security updates for Monterey 12.6.8 […]
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