If you choose to cancel or ignore an update, it can be difficult to get it back. For these and other problems, turn to softwareupdate for a solution.
macOS
Support for deep copying of documents, and a tool to preserve versions across iCloud Drive enable you to rely on versions in your work.
Many pro users are now turning to iCloud Drive to integrate them into their work. How well does it cope? Is it ready for such demanding use?
macOS versioning is sophisticated and valuable, but let down by flaws in implementation. Can we fix some of its problems?
How does the ‘Optimize Storage’ feature work? Indeed, does it work? A look at its confusions and a couple of bugs.
Problems with a document thumbnail or preview? Here’s a neat command tool which can help you diagnose and solve them.
When does macOS decide to download new and changed items in iCloud Drive? This steps through the process from decision to completion.
Using files and the macOS clipboard to move content between commands in Terminal and GUI apps.
How does macOS learn of changes which have taken place in iCloud Drive, such as the uploading of files from another system? Here the process is taken apart, and points of failure highlighted.
You’ve uploaded files to your iCloud Drive on another system, but an hour or more later other systems can’t see them. Here’s a solution.
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