Last of 3 articles explains how macOS selects and starts the app with which to open a document which you double-clicked/tapped.
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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.
Additional information is now shown for UTIs, it has its own custom app icon, and works wonderfully in Dark Mode.
Apfelstrudel, which explores Unicode normalisation and string operations; Dystextia for obfuscating Roman text using spoofing; and Rosettavert for converting between text encodings.
The Eclectic Light Company 