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Q&A: ‘Custom access’ to old folders

How did some of my old disks and folders get to have ‘custom access’, and how can I fix that?

August 22, 2015 Macs, Technology

How to use ACLs to fine tune access permissions

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Using TinkerTool System or MacPilot to make easier use of the Shared folder using ACLs.

August 4, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Messages when repairing permissions

Disk Utility warns of SUID files and ACLs. How can I complete repairing permissions?

July 29, 2015 Macs, Technology

Tackling ACLs and Dr Strangelove

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You can use ACLs to ensure that all files created in a shared folder inherit the permissions of their parent folder.

July 7, 2015 Macs, Technology

Is this important?

Despite the importance of importance in everyday life, as far as I can tell no computer operating system has the slightest sense of importance.

June 15, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Locking a folder

Is there a way to lock an individual folder, so that it can only be opened on entry of a pre-set password?

May 17, 2015 Macs, Technology

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