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Controlling processes and environments

How can you run an app in a language different to that set for your system? Why doesn’t that work for command tools? And how difficult can a tool make controlling its environment?

December 10, 2020 Macs, Technology

Unsticking stuck preference settings

When nothing seems able to get that preference setting right, don’t abandon hope – follow this instead.

August 4, 2020 Macs, Technology

Still struggling with permissions? Try PermissionScanner 1.7

Can now explain what is wrong with a file’s permissions, and can scan any folder of you choice.

February 28, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

A more complex algorithm should make PermissionScanner 1.6 more reliable

New and more reliable version of a tool to check whether Home folder permissions are correct or causing problems.

February 24, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

PermissionScanner 1.5 can now perform shallower scans

I’m very grateful for the many comments which you’ve made recently about my free utility to check permissions, […]

February 21, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Reset/repair permissions using PermissionScanner

Is there a better way to reset or repair permissions on your Home folder? Try a more targeted and controlled solution here.

February 20, 2020 Macs, Technology

How to get Photos to show the library selection dialog each time it runs

Do you want Photos to show its library selection dialog when it opens? Here’s one solution without the Option key.

October 3, 2019 Macs, Technology

Preference settings: where to find them in Mojave

Where to look for that vital preference file? Here’s a list of those you’ll find most useful in Mojave.

August 28, 2019 Macs, Technology

Working safely and effectively with preferences in Mojave

Preference files are involved in many Mac problems, and are often their solution. Using them now isn’t simple: here is some guidance.

August 22, 2019 Macs, Technology

Global defaults in macOS Mojave

Inside all those hidden settings which control App Nap to Trackpad scaling factors: what they are and how to set them.

August 15, 2019 Macs, Technology

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