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RepairHomePermissions

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

Apple has changed resetting permissions again

In the last few days, Apple has again changed its recommended procedure for resetting or repairing permissions on […]

March 28, 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

Repairing permissions in your Home folder has changed

Apple has changed its instructions for resetting/repairing permissions on your Home folder, and important cure for many problems.

February 18, 2020 Macs, Technology

Permission Repair Support

This page is for your support questions and comments on my free utilities PermissionScanner and RepairHomePermissions. Full details, […]

August 29, 2019 Macs, Technology

PermissionScanner and Full Disk Access

Important information for those using PermissionScanner and RepairHomePermissions.

June 29, 2019 Macs, Technology

Permissions, preferences, problems, and two updates

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How the new repairing permissions can fix problems, and two updated tools to help you do that.

June 27, 2019 Macs, Technology

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