Create and resolve Finder aliases from the command line, and convert Unicode strings into any of their normalised forms.
Category Archive: Macs
If you’re running Mojave and using a scripting language which can’t itself access Signposts, Blowhole now gives you access to them.
Last of 3 articles explains how macOS selects and starts the app with which to open a document which you double-clicked/tapped.
Second of 3 articles explains how macOS puts documents through its security checks before opening them.
According to Apple’s release notes, High Sierra 10.13.6 updates brings one new feature (AirPlay 2 multi-room audio support […]
Apple has released macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 update, and the 2018-004 security updates for Sierra and El Capitan. […]
A minor update to correct errors in the Help book and PDF documentation.
Apple has just pushed an update to the data used by Gatekeeper, bringing its version number to 147, […]
How does macOS open the document that you double-click/tap? First of 3 parts explaining what should happen and where it can go wrong.
The moment you start writing apps that work with documents, you’ll need to know how to use UTIs. That requires inspired searching, guesswork, and trial and error.
The Eclectic Light Company 