Category Archives: Apple

31 December, 2019

Unable to empty Trash in macOS X

Fix the error preventing you from emptying Trash on macOS. Learn how to force quit Finder to clear stuck files and restore normal functionality.

9 December, 2019

Killing a Process in macOS

Learn how to kill a process in macOS using Force Quit, Activity Monitor, or the command line. Master ps, grep, and kill commands for...

20 October, 2019

Showing Hidden Files in macOS

Show hidden files in macOS using Terminal commands or the Command-Shift-Period shortcut. Learn how to reveal and hide dotfiles quickly for troubleshooting.

11 October, 2019

Removing the ZSH warning on macOS Catalina

Remove the ZSH deprecation warning on macOS Catalina by setting BASH_SILENCE_DEPRECATION_WARNING in your bash_profile. Follow these steps to restore your clean terminal.

28 August, 2019

My macOS Apps for 2019

Review of essential macOS productivity apps including 1Password, Backblaze, and Bartender. Improve your workflow with these trusted tools for security pros.

14 July, 2019

Adding Multiple Calendar Invites at Once

Creating multiple ics calendar invites easily. This blogpost will describe how to use a website to create multiple ics files that can be imported...

24 May, 2019

Using Hazel In My Daily Workflow

Configure Hazel macOS automation to rename, tag, and move PDF bills. Learn to use triggers, custom fields, and AppleScript for daily workflow efficiency.

17 May, 2019

macOS and IOS Journaling Solution

Configure Reminisce Journal on macOS and iOS to track work activities. Learn how to use tags, contacts, and iCloud sync for daily logging.

13 January, 2019

Renaming Multiple Files in macOS

Learn how to rename multiple files in macOS using the Finder rename dialog. Format names with custom text and sequential indexes for quick organization.

16 December, 2018

Using Symbolic Links to Sync Dropbox and other Cloud Storage Services

Learn how to sync Dropbox with symbolic links on macOS and Linux. Keep your custom folder structure outside the default Dropbox directory without extra...

21 November, 2018

SIPCALC

Master the sipcalc subnet calculator on macOS and Linux. Learn key commands to split subnets, verify IP ranges, and install via Homebrew for daily...

28 October, 2018

My Issues with Apple

Learn how to fix iCloud Drive duplicate files and resolve MacBook Pro keyboard failures. Practical workarounds for Apple support gaps and iOS autocorrect errors.

6 October, 2018

‘Diff’ Ways of Comparing Files

Compare files with diff, Beyond Compare, or online tools. Learn to read diff output and choose the right file comparison method for your security...

2 October, 2018

macOS Mojave and Home Brew

Install Homebrew on macOS Mojave when MacPorts fails. Get the exact command to deploy the package manager and install tools like wget and sipcalc.

17 November, 2017

Stepping Up My Dongle Foo

Learn why USB C to HDMI dongles fail during presentations. See how to troubleshoot connection issues and choose reliable adapters for your MacBook Pro.