Virtual Memory Size is way beyond my storage? Please help me understand. My MBA M1 comes with 256gb. Not sure why virtual memory size is beyond my storage. Just wanna understand this thing since im new to macOS. :) Below is the response from chatgpt. The huge virtual memory size shown in this report (424.85 GB) can be confusing because it does not directly correspond to your Mac’s physical storage (256 GB). Here’s why: 1. **Virtual Memory Explained**: Virtual memory is an abstraction created by your operating system (macOS). It allows each process to think it has... 1 3 replies
Help deactivated this "not very useful" captilzation option. Hi hello, I just can't seem to find the option to desactivated the white square that tells me when i hit caps, this square: https://preview.redd.it/ecp5i7tp8ace1.png?width=692&format=png&auto=webp&s=9e588abc7d4f26f9076a8641e27d0e902de144c3 It appears everytime I hit that key... Also, If anybody knows to actually switch between open windows, in windows its alt+tab but here I can only switch between apps, so If i have multiple opened chromes I can only switch to my last used chrome 3 1 replies
Macbook M1 Pro 14 16GB upgrade to Sequoia? Currently running 12.5 Monterey SEQUOIA 15.2 is available for me and Monterey 12.7.6 Should I upgrade anything? Currently having no issue with the OS I have had seen buying it but not sure if it would be an even faster system by upgrading Thanks 4 1 replies
Safari will not load most sites now Yesterday it was working 100% normal, now nearly every single site that I visit, will not load at all. The blue loading bar just slowly creeps across the screen but the site never actually loads. Here are some example photos of reddit trying to load. *(posting this using Chrome and everything is loading smooth on here)* *Also, i've tried clearing cookies and restarting the computer. Didn't do the trick. Turned off all the extensions in Safari as well, still no success.* https://preview.redd.it/h64zm1wa0ace1.jpg?width=1682&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e576a81d1971c52e0006ba55e7d8ab02f76e5f2 https://preview.redd.it/yihrd1wa0ace1.jpg?width=998&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=188f4650fb80ff60dd074f9ef403ff7224edba6b 2 3 replies
How to make root folder /projects, /docs in mac os? I want use **short and clean** paths like `/projects` and `/docs` instead of ugly and long paths like `/Users/alex/projects`. When I try to create it I got error sudo mkdir /docs mkdir: /docs: Read-only file system How to solve it? P.S. Making the alias would work too `sudo ln -s /Users/alex/projects /projects` 2 3 replies
sliding animation on preview? does anyone know how to change the fancy slide animation for preview? tbh I prefer the thing in windows where its just a simple drag and you can see both the previous and next document if yk what Im talking about 4 0 replies
Anyone have a working Aerospace config with the Colemak keyboard layout I want to like Aerospace, but I can't get it to work using the Colemak keyboard layout. It just ignores some keys totally, and I really can't see any rhyme or reason for which ones it ignores. For example, n, e, i, and o are completely ignored. All the numbers except 8 and 9 are ignored. If you have it working and would be willing to share your aerospace.toml, I'll add you to my Christmas card list. ;-) 1 0 replies
Browser shopping again. Presently I use Chrome for work and Arc for personal stuff on my MBP. But I feel an increasing need to distance myself from Google and as many of it's properties as I can. Not too long ago I used Safari for personal stuff, but one day I decided to try Arc and... I kinda love it. I may still use Chrome for work. But my personal browser is up for grabs now. So what all is out there? What are the pros and cons of each browser? I'm... 4 5 replies
Peculiar issue with USB C DisplayPort monitor and MBP I have just entered the MacOS world thanks to my workplace gifting me an M3 Max MBP 14" So I have a cheap portable monitor that takes USB C DisplayPort I tried it with my machine, and it worked perfect. Powers the monitor and extends the screen to it as expected, using 1 ThunderBolt cable. I saw that In control centre the Screen Mirroring was enabled and I selected it, I chose an option that I dont remember but it was like duplicate display, and the monitor duplicated my... 1 0 replies
“disk not ejected properly” when copying large files MacOS My external storage gets disconnected when I try to copy large files. I’ve tried different formats Apfs , exfat etc still the problem is there. I’ve tried the same storage in windows & it works without any issues. Also changed my cable to a USB 4 cable, same issue. I have no idea what the problem is, I’m out of warranty but instead of fixing this garbage mac I would rather buy a Custom build PC where I don’t need SSDs hanging from my MAC. Useless garbage greedy Apple.... 2 1 replies
Bookmarks problem in Safari Hi folks, I'm using Safari and I'm actually getting along fine, there's just one thing that's driving me crazy. I use the bookmarks bar and have created folders in it. Now I sometimes want to move existing bookmarks into this folder, but that doesn't work and if I then manage to do it via the upload window, I can no longer delete them from the folder afterwards, but am forced to delete the whole folder. I need your help... 1 0 replies
Disable Noise Control on Sequoia? it was possible on Sonama but I can't find the "off" on Sequoia. 1 0 replies
Display advice I just went from a 2019 27" iMac to the MacMini M4 32/1TB machine. I have a Samsung 32 inch 4k monitor. needless to say coming from retina display to the Samsung is a disappointment. I went with a larger display because I'd like the real estate so I can increase the text size and be able to read it without strain...I am old... but I see that it decreases the refresh rate to 30 despite the Samsung being a 60 refresh rate unit .. I also notice that... 1 4 replies
Issues with Sequoia and Burn app I’m wondering if anyone still uses the old Burn app to burn CDs on Mac. I used it to burn cue/bin images, but after upgrading to Sequoia, the burns started failing right at the beginning with an “internal error.” The disc is still intact, and I can connect it to the older Mac and burn it without any issues using the same burner and app. Alternatively, do you have any recommendations for free and preferably open-source CD burning software that can burn cue/bin images? Converting to ISO and burning... 4 1 replies
Can I delete this file? Apologies if anyone saw this before, but I realised I had messed up my question. What I meant was: \~/Library/Containers/Safari/Data/Library/Caches/CloudKit It's currently taking up 38GB of storage which is quite annoying 4 4 replies
Displayport Monitors to Macbook Air Hello! I am trying to help my friend connect some monitors she got to her Macbook. The monitors have display ports and dvid ports in the back. I am using a displayport to HDMI cable for the monitor, and then plugging that into an adaptor from HDMI to usb c I have tried both cables, verified that the adaptor for the Macbook has power, tried a second adapter, and made sure the source on the monitors is set to displayport. Note that the monitors both turn off after selecting... 5 1 replies
My external drive is always magically used by some non existant app when I want to eject it It’s grinding my nerves. 80% of the time I want to eject my external SSD, after closing everything that could be using files on it, I get this stupid message saying « an app » is using it. NO APP IS USING IT. Not even finder. I always try to force finder to close and it still doesn’t work. And how does finder prevent me from ejecting the drive anyway?? Does someone know the trick to fix this? Why is this problem not fixed but the 3 OS updates I get... 4 8 replies