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Category Archive: Macs

Tackling extension problems in Big Sur

It would be much easier if the log contained entries detailing the loading of extensions. Instead, there are long gaps. This explores how you can use those in diagnosing problems.

February 2, 2021 Macs, Technology

What’s changed in Big Sur 11.2?

The update to macOS 11.2 is similar in size to the previous update from 11.0.1 to 11.1: around […]

February 1, 2021 Macs, Technology

Apple has released Big Sur update to version 11.2 and Security Updates for 10.14 and 10.15

Apple has just released Big Sur update to version 11.2, which is available now for both Intel and […]

February 1, 2021 Macs, Technology, Updates

Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 84

I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 84. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Tooth, […]

February 1, 2021 General, Macs, Technology

Big Sur 11.1: bug in log show command affecting Ulbow and Consolation

Use the log show command, Ulbow or Consolation to browse your M1 Mac booting, and they can fail to show tens of thousands of log entries. How to work around this bug in 11.1.

February 1, 2021 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Finding not hiding

Fifteen years ago, when we first got Spotlight search, we were more concerned with finding our documents rather than preventing others from reading their contents. Why?

January 31, 2021 Macs, Technology

Saturday Mac riddles 84

Here are this weekend’s riddles to entertain you through whatever you’re now allowed to do. 1: Tooth, glue, […]

January 30, 2021 General, Macs, Technology

Why your laptop Mac may not be recharging

Charging policy has changed recently for batteries in Apple’s laptops, and iOS/iPadOS devices. Your battery might also be too warm. How to check and what to do.

January 30, 2021 Macs, Technology

Spotlight on search: Search and you might be lucky

Details the contents of files which are built into Spotlight’s index, its reliance on keys, how apps can perform Spotlight searches, and the three bundled tools for users.

January 29, 2021 Macs, Technology

Spotlight on search: How Spotlight works

Almost 16 years old, many think it has grown steadily worse. It has faced new challenges such as iCloud, privacy, and APFS backups. Here’s how it works, and how to get the most from it.

January 28, 2021 Macs, Technology

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