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Released on 16 May 2022
macOS 12.4 contains enhancements and a huge number, for Apple, of security updates and Apple recommend it for all users of devices that can be updated.
TL:DR— Install macOS 12.4 right away if you can. Important security fixes, enchancements and unspecified bug fixes.
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Installing Flutter 3.0 on a Mac Studio running macOS Monterey
Running the flutter 3.0 based 'Hello, world' app on a macOS computer with Apple silicon .
Flutter 3.0 can now create macOS desktop apps which run on Mac computers with Apple silicon. This is the hello world example app.
TL:DR— Getting this running took around a dozen commands, and a bit of default question answering and installer clicking for Flutter, Xcode and Android Studio, both of which you have to launch at least once after installation. It took about 15 minutes to set it up. I use a folder called 'Projects' in my home directory but you can choose whatever name makes sense for you.
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Read more: Flutter 3.0 on macOS, and your first app, in about 15 minutes
Navigating iCloud from your Windows PC can be a daunting task for users accustomed to Apple's seamless integration across its devices. This is a comprehensive reference, outlining all you need to know about setting up, logging in, and utilising the various features of iCloud for Windows. Whether you are looking to sync photos, navigate through files or recover your passwords, this guide has been crafted to answer common questions and provide clear instructions.
For in-depth details about Apple's cloud services and their capabilities, refer to the official iCloud page. Moving on, we will look at the setup process, user functionalities, and troubleshooting tips to optimise the user experience on Windows.
TL:DR – This article covers the setup, login, and usage of iCloud for Windows. It also details troubleshooting techniques and best practices to manage your iCloud account effectively. Dive into the sections below to discover all the nuances involved.
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SSL is easy now, no reason to avoid even on development computers
Let’s Encrypt is a nonprofit Certificate Authority providing certificates so that your websites can use secure connections. Certbot is free open source software that allows you to easily create Let’s Encrypt SSL
TL:DR — It takes about five minutes to get SSL configured on Apache on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
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Apple iPod Touch 7th Gen (A2178) - RIP
RIP to the final iPod, the iPod9,1 model number A2178. This model lasted from May 2019 - May 2022. In Space Gray, Gold, Silver, Pink, Blue, and even (PRODUCT) RED, with 32, 128, or 256 GB of storage. The only way to get one now is 'renewed' from Amazon or second hand.
TL:DR – RIP iPod October 22, 2001 - May 10, 2022
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Read more: The last of the line iPod Touch 7 has become a cult classic
New Mac, needs a backdoor account
I've always first set up a new mac with a backdoor so that I can get administrator access in case I ever royally screw it up. This has saved me more times than I care to remember.
TL:DR — It takes only a couple of minutes to set up a backdoor administrator account on macOS. Its totally worth it.
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Using sysctl to find the exact processor installed in your Mac
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- Upgrading to Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 LTS
- A zsh arch prompt for macOS (i386 or arm64)
- A zsh arch prompt for macOS and Linux (x86_64 i386 or arm64)
- Installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a walk through
- Custom favicon in Joomla Cassiopeia template
- Android 11 on a Samsung S5
- Installing wget with Homebrew on macOS
- Maximum Mac Performance: The Best Apps for Apple Silicon
- Sublime Text for macOS
- Sublime Text on ChromeOS
- Connecting to multiple Git repository providers with SSH
- Grsync - graphical user interface for rsync