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ProTruckDriver
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How to Change the Desktop Wallpaper in macOS Ventura

 My Mac’s Desktop is usually filled with so many app windows that it’s impossible to see the Desktop image, However, if yours isn’t and you want to change the Desktop picture, it’s easy to do.But first a reminder: don’t confuse the Finder with the Desktop. The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the Desktop below that. The Desktop is the space where you see file, folder, and application windows.  ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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Gmail for Android and iOS rolling out translate feature

Aug 21 2023 Google is finally adding a native translate capability to Gmail for Android and iOS after long supporting it on the web client.Update 8/21: Gmail’s translate feature is rolling out via a server-side update. We’re seeing it with version 2023.07.23.x. It’s not yet widely available, but one way to check is by tapping the second overflow menu in the message body for “Translate.”That option brings up a banner with the settings gear letting you select something other than “Detect language.”Original 8/8: Before the message body, Gmail will show a “Translate to” banner. Tapping updates what appears below with the ability to “Show original” again and “Automatically translate” a specific language going forward. Press the settings gear to pick another output language, with over 100 supported. This prompt appears when the contents of an email doesn’t match your “Gmail display language,” which is the first dropdown menu in web app settings.  Gmail for Android and iOS can now translate e

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ProTruckDriver
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How to Hide Instagram Following & Followers List

by: Jamie CuevasYou can hide your Instagram following and followers lists, if you’d like to add some additional privacy to your account and your Instagram experience. With the method we’ll cover here, your Instagram followers and following lists will be hidden from all Instagram users who you have not approved to follow you. The only caveat is that to hide your Instagram following and followers lists, you must turn your profile to private mode, which means that other Instagram users who are not your allowed followers / friends can not access your profile. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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russell.harris
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ProTruckDriver
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What is openthread.thread.home.arpa on Mac Network?

by: Paul Horowitz Some Mac users have discovered a seemingly random device called “openthread.thread.home.arpa” in the Network section of Finder, which is where you see other available network computers and devices.Curiously, if you click on “openthread.thread.home.arpa” to try and connect to it or interact with it, you will find that generally nothing happens.So, what is openthread.thread.home.arpa in the Network section of MacOS? Is this something to worry about, is it a normal device, and what is its purpose? Don’t stress, because that’s exactly what we’re going to dive into here, so that you can understand what openthread.thread.home.arpa is if you happen to see it on your Mac. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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russell.harris
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ProTruckDriver
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What is “Unknown is capturing your screen” on Mac?

by: Jamie Cuevas Some Mac users have discovered an alarming message when using macOS Sonoma that says “Unknown is capturing your screen”, appearing in the users menu bar. The “Unknown is capturing your screen” message is not actionable, and typically it appears for a few seconds and then vanishes, making it more concerning.What’s going on that is causing the “Unknown is capturing your screen” message to appear on the Mac, and what can be done about it? Let’s take a look. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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ProTruckDriver
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Why do Messages Say “Sent with Siri” on iPhone?

by: Jamie Cuevas If you’re an iPhone user you may have received a message at some point in time and noticed that underneath the message content, a little note says “Sent with Siri”. You might be wondering what that means, and why the Sent with Siri message appears, and perhaps you’re wondering if your messages have the same notice too.Let’s explain what “Sent with Siri” messages mean, and how you can send messages yourself with that badge attached as well. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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ProTruckDriver
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Get the time without even looking at your Apple Watch

By D. Griffin Jones • 6:00 am, July 21, 2023 You can read the time without even looking at your Apple Watch using a little-known feature called Taptic Time. Hold two fingers on the screen and you’ll feel it tap the time out on your wrist.This is handy if you’re in a meeting and you need to know the time, but you don’t want to look rude checking your watch. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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russell.harris
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ProTruckDriver
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How to Install MacOS Sonoma Beta in a Virtual Machine with UTM

by: Paul Horowitz One way to test out MacOS Sonoma beta but without installing it directly on a Mac is to install the Sonoma beta into a virtual machine instead. There are several different ways to do this, but for this particular article we will show you how you can setup and install MacOS Sonoma beta in a virtual machine by using the free UTM software.To use this particular method of running Sonoma in a VM, you’ll want an Apple Silicon Mac with at least 60GB of disk space available and 16GB RAM, and you’ll then use the Sonoma beta IPSW file provided by Apple to install Sonoma into a VM using the free UTM app. It may sound complex, but it’s actually pretty easy, as you’ll see as we walk you through the steps. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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How to find and insert special characters in macOS

Apple supports the full range of Unicode, but it can be hard to find the symbol you need. Unicode is a massive, sprawling effort that pairs a number to every unique character in a language, every punctuation mark, every math symbol, and much more. And nearly all of it is available within macOS but not always easy to find. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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How to Use Voice Memos in macOS Ventura (including Skipping Silences)

 When you use Voice Memos in macOS Ventura, you can use an option to automatically reduce background noise and echo with a single click, which is useful when you’re recording lectures or meetings. You can also fast forward through long pauses. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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russell.harris
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1 year ago
ProTruckDriver
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Apple’s entire Mac lineup might finally run the same chip by 2024

Every model is expected to get an M3 by the end of next year.  With the launch of the Mac Pro and M2 Ultra chip at WWDC in June, all eyes are now on the next phase of Apple silicon and the highly anticipated M3 processor. And according to a new report, every Mac in Apple’s lineup will be getting in on the action. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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russell.harris
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1 year ago
ProTruckDriver
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How to fix a Mac’s camera that isn’t working

Having problems with the webcam on your Mac? Here are a few things to try. If you’ve just prepared yourself for an important Zoom meeting or have been looking forward to catching up with friends online, only to discover that the webcam on your Mac suddenly isn’t working, the most obvious response is to tear your clothes while screaming at the sun about the futility of it all. But before you berate the old gods, here are a few solutions you can try to get the camera working once more.  ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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Get Slide-Out Terminal Access in MacOS by Keyboard Shortcut with iTerm

by: Paul Horowitz The iTerm app for Mac is a great terminal alternative that has some unique features, one of which is that you can setup a hotkey or keyboard shortcut to instantly access an iTerm2 terminal as a slide-out command line from the top of the screen, from anywhere in MacOS.We’ll be using the iTerm2 app for this article, rather than the default Terminal app on Mac, because while you can use this trick to open Terminal by keyboard shortcut, it won’t slide down from the top of the Mac screen, or disappear, in the same way as what is available through iTerm. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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3 Useful Mac Features You Should Be Using

by: Ali Khan MacOS is loaded with features, and while some of them are obvious (like the Dock), there are a ton of other features on the Mac that may not be widely used by all Mac users.With that in mind, we’re going to discuss three super useful Mac features that all MacOS users should be using, because these tips can help you to make the most out of your Mac experience, while also streamlining your workflow. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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How to Disable Rapid Response Updates on iPhone & iPad / Update Pulled by Apple

by: Paul Horowitz Apple has started issuing Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS and iPadOS. These small software updates for iPhone and iPad are intended to address known security risks and exploits, and without having to issue a full software update version for iOS, iPadOS, or MacOS.By default, rapid security response updates will install automatically onto your iPhone or iPad. However, some users may prefer to have full control over their software update processes, and would prefer to manually install updates to their devices, whatever they may be.If you’re interested in disabling the automatic installation of Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS and iPadOS, read along. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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How to Install Homebrew on MacOS Sonoma Beta

by: Paul Horowitz  If you use Homebrew with your Mac, you probably want to install Homebrew in MacOS Sonoma as well. While it installs as intended for many Mac users, some are experiencing issues when attempting to install Homebrew in the Sonoma beta. We’ll cover the solution, showing you how to get Homebrew installed successfully in MacOS Sonoma 14.If you’ve installed Homebrew on the Mac before, you know the process has changed slightly over time, but it is basically a matter of entering a terminal command. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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russell.harris
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How to Use ATM with Apple Pay to Withdraw Cash

by: Paul Horowitz Did you know you can use Apple Pay with ATMs to withdraw cash? Apple Pay and Apple Wallet work seamlessly with thousands of ATMs around the world, thanks to the large network of cardless ATMs available with major banks.While many people associate Apple Pay with the Apple Card and making contactless payments while shopping, another incredibly helpful use of Apple Pay is that it works without a physical debit card with many ATM machines. Yes, this means that you can withdraw cash from an ATM with Apple Pay, without having your physical debit card on hand, thanks to Cardless NFC support. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦ 

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How to Get Transparent Terminal Windows in iTerm2

by: Paul Horowitz iTerm2 is a popular Terminal application alternative for the Mac, and one fun way to customize the appearance of your terminal windows in iTerm2 is to set the terminal window to be transparent.Here’s how you can get a transparent terminal appearance in iTerm2 on the Mac. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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How to Bypass CAPTCHAs on iPhone, iPad & Mac

by: Paul Horowitz CAPTCHA’s are those annoying “prove you are a human” tests that are common on the web, making you do things like select all the motorcycles, crosswalks, or cars in a series of images, or type out a series of fuzzy characters to match, before you can proceed to login or access a particular website. The point of CAPTCHAs is to prevent automated attacks, brute force attempts, and other common web-spam activity, but the most obvious consequence to CAPTCHAs for the average user is annoyance.Thanks to a little feature that is included on the iPhone and iPad however, you can automatically verify CAPTCHAs, and skip them entirely. Rather than be annoyed by CAPTCHAs, if you’re on a modern version of iOS and iPadOS you can skip and bypass CAPTCHAs on the web. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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The Bitcoin Whitepaper is Hidden in MacOS

 by: Jamie CuevasSomeone at Apple appears to be a Bitcoin enthusiast, or at least intrigued by the technology, as the complete Bitcoin whitepaper appears hidden in MacOS.Specifically, the full Bitcoin whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto is stored as a PDF file within the resources of the Image Capture application – yes the app you can use to get photos from your iPhone, scanner, or digital camera, onto your Mac. You can read it yourself right on your Mac, which is probably a good idea before buying Bitcoin or even if you just wish to better understand the cryptocurrency. So, let’s learn how to accomplish that and check it out on your Mac. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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Google set to remove news links in Canada, Meta ends contract for journalism fellowship as Bill C-18 fallout continues

Updated June 29, 2023 1:19 p.m. EDT OTTAWA -Google said Thursday it will remove links to Canadian news on its platforms in Canada because of the Liberal government's new law, which forces digital giants to compensate media outlets for content they share or otherwise repurpose online.In response, the tech giant said it will remove Canadian news links from Google News -- a personalized aggregator service available by web or app that highlights local news -- and from Google Discover, a feature on mobile phones that helps people find content.Only Canadian news will be blocked, so Canadian users will still be able to see content from Fox News or BBC, for example. Full Story

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Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud

A new Microsoft internal presentation reveals the company’s long-term goal for Windows. Jun 27, 2023, 6:58 AM EDT  Microsoft has been increasingly moving Windows to the cloud on the commercial side with Windows 365, but the software giant also wants to do the same for consumers. In an internal “state of the business” Microsoft presentation from June 2022, Microsoft discuses building on “Windows 365 to enable a full Windows operating system streamed from the cloud to any device.”The presentation has been revealed as part of the ongoing FTC v. Microsoft hearing, as it includes Microsoft’s overall gaming strategy and how that relates to other parts of the company’s businesses. Moving “Windows 11 increasingly to the cloud” is identified as a long-term opportunity in Microsoft’s “Modern Life” consumer space, including using “the power of the cloud and client to enable improved AI-powered services and full roaming of people’s digital experience.” Full Article

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How a Layered Security Approach Can Minimize Email ThreatsBlog

Attackers frequently adapted their email-based techniques throughout 2022, cycling through new and old tactics in the hopes of evading human and cybersecurity measures. Data from the 2022 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report showed a 1,122% increase in phishing in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021. Not surprising, there is no sign of a slowdown as email continues to be a primary attack vector in 2023.An email attack has many ramifications, including reputational damage, compliance violations, fines and downtime - all of which can result in loss of revenue, customers and even business closure. According to IBM, the average cost of a data breach in the United States is $9.44 million -$4.35 million globally. When you consider that the average small and medium business makes $2.1 million per year, you see that most SMBs are unable to sustain a breach.As if the evolving threat landscape wasn’t enough, staffing issues, due in part to a complex economic environment, mean organization

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How to Enable File Sharing on MacOS Ventura & Sonoma

by: Paul Horowitz File sharing is one of the quintessential features of just about every networked computer, and if you’ve got a Mac on a local network then you might be wondering how you can seamlessly share files over local networks with other Macs, Windows PCs, and Linux PCs. Thanks to MacOS support for SMB and Windows File Sharing, you can easily network and file share a Mac with other a diverse range of other computer operating systems.We’ll show you how you can enable file sharing on your Mac running macOS Ventura or newer.You may think that file sharing settings would be stored in the Network settings on MacOS Ventura, but you would be wrong. Instead, like so many other settings in MacOS Ventura System Settings, it is buried within the “General” settings, under a sub-setting area called Sharing. ⇨⇨ Full Article ⇦⇦

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Microsoft: Windows 10 21H2 has reached end of servicing

June 13, 2023 By Sergiu Gatlan Multiple editions of Windows 10 21H2 have reached their end of service (EOS) in this month's Patch Tuesday, as Microsoft reminded customers today.Since Windows 10 21H2 (also known as the Windows 10 November 2021 Update) will no longer receive security updates, customers are advised to upgrade to the latest release as soon as possible to avoid exposing their systems to attacks exploiting unpatched security vulnerabilities."Customers who contact Microsoft Support after this date will be directed to update their device to the latest version of Windows 10 or upgrade to Windows 11 to remain supported," Microsoft said in an initial announcement on March 14.The complete list of Windows 10 21H2 editions that have reached their end of servicing on June 13, 2023, includes:Windows 10 Home, version 21H2 Windows 10 Pro, version 21H2 Windows 10 Pro Education, version 21H2 Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, version 21H2 >> Full Article <<

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