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Disable Open external app prompt in Chrome and Brave browser
Chromium based browsers such as Google Chrome and Brave Browser require the user to confirm whether they want to allow a URI to open an external application, such as Skype, Zoom, DevonThink, the Apple...
View ArticleStop Apple iTunes or Apple Music from opening automatically
Recently I’ve had a bout of the Music app randomly launching (“opening”) itself. It seems to just randomly pop up on its own accord. Looking online, I see this has been a problem for years—originally...
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Quicklook preview broken in macOS Monterey
Has this happened to you? Out of the blue, using Quicklook (normally with spacebar in Finder, for example) no longer displays correctly. Images show up as a small thumbnail with a thick white border....
View ArticlemacOS Safari Address Bar Search not working
Having the following experience? When typing search terms into the Safari (desktop) address bar, hitting Return/Enter, expecting a search result page … and yet nothing happens? You’ll also note that...
View ArticlePrevent “Avid Link” from launching automatically
Recently I installed a a trial of Sibelius from Avid Software. Since then an Avid software management application (called Avid Link) automatically loads every time I start my computer. Avid Link...
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External Storage on MacOS: A Guide to Hardware Compatibility
One of the biggest concerns for Mac users is compatibility with external storage devices. In recent years most Mac computers don’t have upgradable internal storage. With the need for more and more...
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Best Bluetooth 5 Adapters for MacOS
Need a Bluetooth 5.0 adapter for an older Mac (one that doesn’t already support BT5)? Or looking for a long range bluetooth 5 adapter? Look no further. On this page I’ve listed all those on Amazon.com...
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Disable the “Quick actions” (Services / Actions) context menu
Are you trying to work with text in an app on macOS and an annoying context menu keeps popping up when you click on the text? It looks something like this: In XD it initially looks like this: Initial...
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Best Free Clipboard Managers for macOS
The built-in clipboard in macOS is as basic as it gets. You can save one item to the clipboard, and you can paste that item. That’s it. Essentially, the macOS clipboard system hasn’t evolved beyond...
View ArticleThe Blue Up-Arrow in macOS Sonoma: A Source of Confusion and How to Disable It
Introduction: With the release of macOS Sonoma, users have noticed a new feature that appears when the caps-lock key is enabled. This feature, represented by a blue up-arrow below the cursor, has...
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