In the last few days, Apple has again changed its recommended procedure for resetting or repairing permissions on […]
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Can now explain what is wrong with a file’s permissions, and can scan any folder of you choice.
New and more reliable version of a tool to check whether Home folder permissions are correct or causing problems.
I’m very grateful for the many comments which you’ve made recently about my free utility to check permissions, […]
Is there a better way to reset or repair permissions on your Home folder? Try a more targeted and controlled solution here.
Apple has changed its instructions for resetting/repairing permissions on your Home folder, and important cure for many problems.
What to do, when you can, before taking or sending your Mac in for service or repair. What about FileVault? And Activation Lock?
Third party tools for checking and repairing APFS are still very limited. Is it better to use fsck to check and repair APFS?
Have you lost any precious files lately? Old movies of your kids when they were young, perhaps. Wouldn’t it be good to be able to recover them?
Don’t just throw it in a box and send it off: what happens if its internal storage is replaced or wiped? What about protecting sensitive files? Does a T2 chip make this difficult?
