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How do I update my root certificates on an older version of Mac OS (e.g. El Capitan)?

I have difficulty reaching various secure web sites. They give me a certificate expired error. They work on Firefox but not Safari or Chrome. They also work on newer versions of macOS (e.g. Catalina, Big Sur). This seems to be because Safari and…
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Mac OS Big Sur - mouse stutter (not a Bluetooth problem)

I'm experiencing really annoying mouse stutter on my MacBook Pro 16 inch. When I move the cursor it's smooth for a few seconds and then it suddenly stops for a split-second before moving again. This stutter/lag is there all the time. It started…
SwiftedMind
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Prevent a specific app from accessing the Internet

I use Microsoft OneNote on my Mac. How can I can turn off the Internet access to Microsoft OneNote on my Mac?
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Where are the audio files of "Voice Memos" stored on macOS Mojave?

There are no options for Voice Memos application to specify path to save. Searching for the recording name also did not reveal any file in Finder. I wish to edit the audio file in Audacity but I need to find the saved file first.
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How to open a Zoom link in a non-browser app without being prompted?

URLs have long been the domain of web browsers, but some apps challenge this assumption by asking your browser to open a link in their dedicated app. Problem: Safari Keeps Asking Permission For example, I use Zoom.us, a videoconferencing service.…
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Can't see this emoji on macOS

I just found I can't see this emoji (Flag of ROC — Republic of China, Taiwan), which is rendered as a cross in a box, on my mac with macOS 10.13.5. I bought my Mac in China, but my language regional preferences are all set to the U.S. Is there any…
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Xcrun missing, installing Xcode Command Line Tools not fixing issue

I have a Mid 2015 MacBook Pro running macOS High Sierra 10.13.3. I tried starting up a new project and none of my commands seem to work. I always get this error: xcrun: error: invalid active developer path (/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools),…
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How do I move my iPhone contacts to Gmail?

I have an iPhone that is already synced with my iMac, but I am away on leave and am using a Windows 7 computer. I need to send the contacts I've created on my iPhone to my Gmail account online, because I am going to update my iPhone's operating…
Gina
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Code markup in Apple Notes app

I am currently running macOS Sierra (10.12.6) and was wondering if there is an easy way to format code (like there is for Title, Heading, etc.) in Apple's Notes app? I'm open to any workarounds to achieve this. I would like to have syntax…
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Where is the insert key on a MacBook Air?

I am trying to edit a line of code within a program that I use for work. I need to use the insert key to be able to add additional spaces that I can then type letters, numbers or characters. How to get this function to work on my MacBook Air?
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How do I view my iCloud Photo Stream online?

I set up iCloud when I installed iOS 5 on my iPhone and was excited about Photo Stream. I logged into icloud.com and found there are no photos. What gives? I was hoping that this would end the need to selectively pull photos off my phone, then…
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How to set Finder to *always* use list view

I'm using Finder on macOS, and one major frustration I have is the disorganized grid view that always ends up cluttered and messy until I right click and 'Clean Up by Name'. I don't mind the grid view in itself, but I'm also fine with list view.…
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MacBook Pro Touch Bar control strip gone

The control strip of my touch bar is not working anymore. Even after a full restart or start in safe mode. There's nothing on the Touch Bar's 'screen' (either in Mac or Windows via Bootcamp). It doesn't respond to taps. In keyboard Preferences…
Tom Deleu
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What is the modern equivalent of "ps aux" on macOS Sierra?

The BSD backend of MacOS has ps built in. The BSD General Commands Manual says that The biggest change is in the interpretation of the -u option, which now displays processes belonging to the specified username(s). Thus, "ps -aux" will fail…
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Should I use a Thunderbolt adapter or a USB 3.0 adapter for ethernet?

I've just been Googling about this, but I can't find definitive information (some sites claim things that I'm unsure of). Which is faster for connecting an ethernet cable to a MacBook Pro - a Thunderbolt adapter or a USB 3.0 adapter? I've seen…
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