Tag: macOS

Fix Ventura Keyboard Repeat Issue

For me, the keyboard repeat issue has only come up with the latest Ventura update (13.2.1). No matter what I would select or set  in the System Settings under the Keyboard section, it would have no effect. Seems this is a known issue and can be fixed with the following… Open up the Terminal app…

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How to Download Full macOS Installers using the Terminal

Need a full macOS installer? Use the following terminal commands to retrieve a list of full installers and then download the macOS version you want from the list. Go to your Utilities folder and launch the Terminal app. Copy paste the following terminal command and then press enter. This will fetch a list of Full…

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Quick Action Series – Build a Safari Cleaner App

Automating tasks using Automator, AppleScript and Quick Actions Safari Cleaner In this fourth article in the series, we will look at automating the task of emptying cache and cleaning history in the Safari web browser. We will make an Automator application that one can run before quitting Safari. Unlike FireFox and other web browsers, Safari…

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macOS 13 Ventura Upgrade

The macOS 13 Ventura upgrade is only 3.92GB for Monterey 12.6 users. For the Gigabyte Z490 Gaming X, doing an upgrade from the System Preferences (now System Settings) went smoothy for me. No issues when using the latest OpenCore version. For those who prefer to do a clean install, the macOS Ventura full installer from…

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Quick Action Series – Mover

Quick Action Series – Mover Automating tasks using Automator, AppleScript and Quick Actions In this third article in the series, we will look at automating moving files by using Automator and creating a Quick Action. You can cut and paste files in macOS but in the Finder under the Edit menu, “Cut” (command + x)…

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Quick Action Series – Lock UnLock Files

Quick Action Series – Lock UnLock Files Automating tasks using Automator, AppleScript and Quick Actions In this second article in the series, we will look at automating locking and unlocking files by using a shell command and creating a Quick Action. One can lock and unlock files through the Finder by using “Get Info” and…

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Quick Action Series – UnHide Extension

Automating tasks using Automator, AppleScript and Quick Actions There are a handful of little things I need done in the macOS Finder on a frequent basis. Sure they can all be done through other apps, Finder menus, the Terminal etc., but why not have them all handy and just a click away. This is a…

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