Updates to two utilities to create and edit metadata in extended attributes, which work better with Spotlight search. Now compatible with Catalina.
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What do we want? Time Machine backing up to APFS storage. When do we want it? Well, not quite yet.
Have you ever felt that Spotlight search misses out some files altogether? Here’s hard evidence that it can.
Does using xattr flags disrupt Spotlight indexing, and how are those flags respected using different methods of copying a file?
What’s the best and most reliable way to tell what 32-bit code won’t run in macOS 10.15? Time is now running short before first betas ship.
Look in the Dictionary app, and entries are fine in Dark Mode. But access the same content via Spotlight, and they become unreadable. Why?
Notarized versions of DeepTools for working with versions, Rosettavert for converting text encodings, SearchKey and SearchKeyLite for editing extended attributes for Spotlight searches.
Seven updated apps covering iCloud, Spotlight searching, checking permissions, and more. Mostly for Mojave fixes, but worth it for other users too.
First full releases of two free tools to edit metadata which can greatly help Spotlight search. Complete with docs and Help books.
A simple command tool which covers the parts that Spotlight can’t reach. Looking for an elusive command tool? Use locate.
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