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Why I Built AppAudit: The macOS App Inventory Tool I Needed and Couldn’t Find
A few years ago, I needed a way to inventory the apps on my Mac before migrating to a new one. Nothing existed that actually worked, so I ended up doing it manually with screenshots and a checklist. That experience stuck with me long enough that I eventually built the tool myself. AppAudit scans your Mac for installed apps, surfaces…
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December 10, 2021
Fixed? macOS Monterey Slow Upload Speeds? It Might Not Be your Imagination! [update #4]
macOS Monterey (12.0.1) may have a networking bug. This article details the Monterey slow upload speeds bug that slows your upload speeds dramatically.
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August 19, 2020
Ready for macOS Big Sur? Tips to Ensure a Smooth Upgrade using Setapp Apps!
If you're going to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, take these important steps first (optimize, backup, etc.). These apps from Setapp will help!
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January 12, 2020
How To Fix Almost Any Mac Software Problem Using these 4 Techniques
This How To article walks through 4 critical techniques to resolve almost every macOS software problem using proven tactics. Tips can be used with PC's too.
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June 9, 2017
An Apple “Beta” Is Exactly That, A Beta! (20+ Tips & Advice When Using iOS & macOS Betas)
If you are installing or planning to install Apple iOS & macOS beta software, you need to be prepared. Tips, tricks, and advice when installing these betas.
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July 8, 2016
How To Fix MacOS Sierra Beta Blank Screen & Crash After Sleep [Update #3]
How to fix a MacBook Pro 15" Retina running MacOS Sierra (10.12) beta that has issues waking from sleeping - crashes or kernel panics or blanks screens.
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