Category Archives: macOS

12 November, 2026

Clear Your Bash and Zsh History (and Keep API Keys Out of It)

Clear Bash and Zsh history the right way, delete a single leaked line, and run sessions that keep API keys out of history, scrollback...

9 November, 2026

FortiClient ZTNA Connection Refused on macOS: When pf Answers for the Server

ZTNA connection refused on macOS? Trace the instant RST to FortiClient pf rules, read the ztnahosts table, and fix the EMS destination.

1 November, 2026

Chrome CVE-2026-106378: Patching the macOS Sandbox Escape

Chrome CVE-2026-106378 is a macOS sandbox escape. Check versions, force a relaunch with policy, and gate unpatched Macs with FortiClient EMS.

14 October, 2026

What Is That Process Touching? Finding the Files a Running Process Uses on Linux, macOS, and Windows

Find files used by process on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Use lsof, vmmap, and Sysinternals to enumerate open handles, mapped files, and sockets for...

7 October, 2026

MacPorts vs. Homebrew: Choosing a macOS Package Manager in 2026

Compare MacPorts vs Homebrew for 2026. Learn the differences in security, architecture, and Intel support to pick the right macOS package manager for your...

5 October, 2026

Microsoft Word for macOS: Sticking the Formatting for multiple updates

Learn how to lock the Format Painter in Word for macOS by double-clicking. Apply formatting to multiple sections quickly without resetting the tool.

5 October, 2026

Homebrew Under the Hood: File Structure, Environment Variables and the Plumbing Behind brew

Map Homebrew file structure and environment variables. Locate Cellar kegs, understand opt symlinks, and configure shell paths for macOS and Linux.

2 October, 2026

Homebrew Is Not Just for Linux Utilities

Manage Mac apps with Homebrew using casks for GUI software, brew services for daemons, and a Brewfile to codify your entire workstation configuration.

2 October, 2026

Quick Tip: Renaming your zsh prompt on your macOS

Rename zsh prompt on macOS to reclaim screen space. Use this one-line config to shorten your terminal prompt without slowing down shell startup.

1 October, 2026

SSH Is More Than a Terminal: 15 Things OpenSSH Does on macOS and Linux

Master OpenSSH advanced features on macOS and Linux. Learn port forwarding, jump hosts, file transfer, and remote packet capture with working config examples.

30 September, 2026

What is on my Mac: the apps I actually use

Discover the essential Mac apps for network engineers and security pros. See the exact toolkit for FortiGate CLI, Wireshark, config diffing, and daily productivity.

29 September, 2026

The vi Cheat Sheet (2026 Edition): From Survival Keys to Power Moves

Use this vi cheat sheet to master survival keys and power moves. Learn vi modes, operator grammar, and vim extensions for fast config editing.

29 September, 2026

Sublime Text Quick Tip: Removing Empty Lines in Sublime Text: Regex, Selections, and a One-Key Plugin

Remove empty lines in Sublime Text using regex patterns or a custom plugin. Clean config dumps and logs with precise find and replace commands.

28 September, 2026

macOS XProtect: How Apple’s Built-In Malware Defense Actually Works

Verify macOS XProtect status using CLI tools. Check both update pipelines, read YARA rules, and monitor detections for accurate fleet security reporting.

27 September, 2026

macGREP, a grep building app for your macOS

Use macGREP, a macOS grep builder app, to construct regex queries with tokens and recipes. Save commands and test them against sample text before...

25 September, 2026

Hashing Files on macOS with Built-In Commands

Hash files on macOS using built-in md5 and shasum commands. Generate SHA-256 checksums and verify file integrity without installing third-party tools.

22 September, 2026

Deploying and Running Mole on macOS: A Practitioner’s Guide

Install Mole on macOS via Homebrew or script. Run safe cleanup, uninstall apps, and optimize system health with this open source CLI tool.

22 September, 2026

Installing the Argus OSINT Framework on macOS

Install Argus OSINT on macOS using Git, pipx, or Docker. Fix PEP 668 errors and configure API keys for full module support on Apple...