Questions tagged [software]
Concerning the operating system and applications or programs that run under it, as opposed to matters concerning computer hardware. In troubleshooting, it is essential to distinguish between problems concerning software and problems concerning hardware.
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can't upgrade macOS version on Macbook air 2015 from Catalina to any newer version
I have a MacBook Air 2015 and I'd updated it to Catalina when it released. now I'm trying to upgrade it to macOS 12. but when I go to software update it says there's no update. and when I use link to ...
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How should I adapt my software's keyboard shortcuts for macOS users (e.g. when to use Cmd instead of Ctrl)?
I'm not familiar with macOS at all. Nevertheless, when designing cross-platform software features, one needs to be aware of such small differences. I've seen a lot of keybindings which are usually ...
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how to install SBCL on Apple Silicon without brew and without sudo / admin?
I have an Apple M1 macbook pro in which I want to use SBCL for Common Lisp but without homebrew. The official SBCL page says one way is to build SBCL from source, though you need to bootstrap that ...
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Unable to re-install macOS on Macbook Air [duplicate]
After erasing my Mac I am not able to re-install macOS any way. I tried creating the bootable USB. but everytime I try installing by pressing Option, it takes me to Internet Recovery. Also post ...
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Your computer is disabled. Try again in 60 minutes | USB Drive Inquiry
re: Your computer is disabled. Try again in 60 minutes Article
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Thank you for posting this process as I have been trying to locate the answer to this question for 2 years as I have been locked out ...
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How can I spoof the macOS version on macOS 13 or 14?
I tried to install Adobe Photoshop Elements on my MBP with macOS 14 Beta but it threw an error saying "You must upgrade/update your system to install the product ... macOS 11.10 (Minimum required)...
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MacBook Air 2013 not updating software
New to this site.
2013 MacBook Air refurbished from IBM in 2017.
Factory reset accidentally to original software: Mountain Lion.
I could update 6 items. The last iTunes update comes with an error code....
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Software update to Ventura 13.3.1 results in blank screen in system settings
When I go to update to latest Ventura 13.3.1, I click "Update Now" in the System Settings > Software Updates view. After clicking "I Agree" on the license agreement, the System ...
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How to test middle-mouse button
I have a bog-standard Tecknet USB mouse.
I'm having trouble with my MMB when using Blender (3D). At first I assumed it was a software issue but now I'm thinking maybe its the button itself.
Is there a ...
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Hide application is greyed out
Sometimes "Hide ... application" is greyed out. It usually works fine but I can't determine what causes it.
For example, in Chrome, Hide Google Chrome is greyed out and the only way I can ...
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Issue with an installed public Github package: how and where can I raise my point? [closed]
Recently, I habe some issues with a (public) software package available on Github which I would like to communicate to the developer such that others can follow the discussion.
How and where is the ...
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Apple Software Vendors
I'm trying to round up a list of all of my previous software purchases through the years, but it goes back decades. I know Paddle has a front end for consumers, and I have reached out to Fastspring ...
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Is it possible to dual-boot SteamOS with Asahi Linux’s UEFI environment on an M1 Mac?
I was thinking about how Asahi Linux is based off of Arch, and how SteamOS is also based off of Arch (at least the Steam Deck version), and thought maybe I could install the Asahi Linux UEFI ...
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Why the Xcode 8.2.1 explicit version does not appear at Apple Developer Download?
For a MacBookPro with El Capitan - 10.11.6.
About Xcode, according with Xcode Releases the latest acceptable release is:
Xcode 8.2.1 for macOS 10.11.5+
Once logged on Apple Developer at https://...
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Is safe install MacPorts and keep Homebrew together? It for macOS El Capitan
I have an old Mac, which uses El Capitan, impossible to do an upgrade, it is a MacBookPro bought in 2012 - it has 8GB of RAM and the disk is not SSD. Anyway I use this laptop in peace until some point....
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