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Category Archive: Macs

How to install a printer in macOS Mojave

A sequence of steps to safely install the optimum printer driver for new and old models in macOS Mojave.

October 22, 2018 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: iCloud queues

Shared documents in iCloud have patchy version histories with duplication. They are also inefficient, leading to download of many identical files. And they can take forever to sync.

October 21, 2018 Macs, Technology

Can you rely on iWork apps sharing versions in iCloud Drive?

Working on shared documents in iCloud Drive is attractive, and support by Pages, Number, and Keynote. But there is flaw with versions. Can it be worked around?

October 20, 2018 Macs, Technology

Dark Delight: getting the best from Dark Mode

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I was sceptical of Dark Mode, but have been trying it out for more than a week now. And for me, it works. But watch for the Flashlight Effect.

October 19, 2018 Macs, Technology

Safari 12.0 can’t open a local Home page

In Mojave, Safari 12.0 throws an error when first trying to display a local Home page. It then throws another error when it can’t load its error page.

October 18, 2018 Macs, Technology

AirPrint or you’re on your own: macOS printing changes

Want support for an older printer? Apple says that’s your problem, and the printer manufacturers aren’t too interested either. But it can be done…

October 18, 2018 Macs, Technology

How Time Machine makes backups

Detailed comparison of how Time Machine backs up HFS+ and APFS volumes, including its use of local snapshots, with diagrams.

October 17, 2018 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.12 now supports TCC data on Mojave

Now reports the version number of TCC_Compatibility.bundle in Mojave, to watch for pushed updates of this from Apple.

October 16, 2018 Macs, Technology

Fusion Drives in APFS

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How does the volume structure differ between Fusion Drives in HFS+ and APFS formats? Does Disk Utility show an accurate picture?

October 15, 2018 Macs, Technology

Apple stops maintaining its printer compatibility list

Apple can no longer be bothered to maintain its list of supported printers and scanners. You just have to try them out and see whether they work.

October 14, 2018 Macs, Technology

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