I love how on #macOS when you intend to move a bunch of files to a folder, and when one file with the same name already exists in the destination, you're only given the option to stop the entire thing, to replace the existing file, or move anyway under a different name. Not a single option that just... idk... skip moving that one (or however many affected) file maybe? The best thing is, that stop option, the dialog that asks you gives you a checkmark option to "Apply to all" (unchecked by default) - bcos of this, a user unfamiliar with #Finder's brilliance might assume that "stop" simply means "skip" commonly found on other OS-es including #Windows and #Linux for file operations such as moving/copying, 'cept not, "stop" literally just stops doing anything.
Oh, also, you can't even enjoy what you have found to be so common such as doing a shift-click selection on Finder... unless you happen to be in the right "view" mode. That simple thing couldn't even just... work. I honestly can go on and on about how slow that piece of shit is at performing searches or copying/moving files, or how modifying all the ridiculous preferences take forever bcos they hide in multiple, nonsensical places when on #Dolphin for example, you get one nice menu with sensible tabs and options where you could do wtv needs doing in ~1 minute. Heck, even setting the default app to be used to open a certain file type requires a hidden shortcut that then opens up a stupid looking window at the edge of your screen with tiny af buttons and GOSH I CAN GO ON FOREVER.
Fuck Finder, honestly. I'd take that ugly ass #FileExplorer anyday of the week if it means I don't have to deal with Finder. Thank god I'm a Linux user, blessed with #KDE's Dolphin. I'm almost certain #Apple only hires interns for anything software over there.
Just want to throw a random #gamedev question out there:
How many of y'all are working on or developing for #Apple devices and #macOS / #OSX, and how are you finding the experience when compared with #Windows and #Linux?
I've been using just #Podman on my #SteamDeck, and both #Docker and Podman together on my main PC (also #Linux) perfectly fine - on #macOS though I've always particularly despised Docker bcos of its need for a GUI and how often that thing slugs and crashes on #Apple silicon. Never tried this before, but kinda tempted to just use Podman on my #MacBook, and live without Docker just to see how that's like.
UPDATE: So far, things seems to be working well (for my dev usecase)! I installed Podman (formulae) using #Homebrew, created the default Podman-managed VM, and started it. Like Docker, Podman definitely still needs a VM to run on anything not Linux, but unlike what I'm used to with Docker, this is nicer since it doesn't require a GUI app to handle that (you still can btw using the Podman Desktop app) and managing it non-graphically is super easy.
The only caveat is that you need to start the Podman machine/VM before you're able to use it, and unlike on Linux, it's not like you could create a service that starts the VM once upon boot. This is not an issue if you use the desktop app, but if like me you wish to only use the formulae, the simple solution is to set something up in your shell profile (in my case, a #Fish config) which checks if the Podman machine is running, and if it doesn't - start it, each time I open up a new shell/terminal session - which is how I normally use Docker/Podman anyway. This way, it uses up about ~830MB of RAM for the VM but that's fine since there's no additional RAM being used for a GUI app or the like.
I wrote a short guide on how to set up Podman on both Linux and macOS for anyone interested.
Apple has reversed a long-standing App Store rule that banned emulators for retro console games from downloading titles. Now, emulators are allowed to access classic games but must use an in-app purchase mechanism. Tech Crunch has more: https://flip.it/YqTJTJ #Tech#Technology#Apple#Gaming#VideoGames
#macOS has a security feature called quarantine. If you download an archive with a web browser the file will get the com.apple.quarantine attribute added to it. Extracting the archive with Finder will ensure that all the extracted files will inherit this attribute, too. If you try to execute an unsigned program, executable or script with the attribute you will get a warning and are unable to execute it. Generally this is a good feature to have since it ensures that you don't accidentally execute malicious code or programs downloaded from the internet.
However, this can be somewhat annoying if you know the application archive is "safe", while not signed by #Apple.
There are two approaches to fixing this:
Remove the quarantine attribute before extracting the archive: xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /path/to/file and then extract
If you have already extracted the archive you can: xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /path/to/dir or find /path/to/dir -type f -exec xattr -d com.apple.quarantine {} ;
WARNING: You're to perform due diligence to ensure you only do this on files you trust and have verified to be safe. This knife is sharp so watch your fingers. #tips
Der DAX erhält am Nachmittag zwar leichten Rückenwind aus USA, insgesamt lehnen sich die Anleger aber nicht allzu weit aus dem Fenster. Der Blick geht bereits auf die morgigen US-Arbeitsmarktdaten.
I run my #Apple devices in lockdown mode, have completely disabled Siri, and only use "Find My" from #iCloud functionality. I run my own local fileserver for sensitive backups, my own #cloud / #filesharing on a dedicated server and don't have any #IoT devices at home. Backups and storage is tiered by sensitivity. Paranoid? Not really, just prudent #privacy and #security hardening when working in #infosec field. Running all this also means that I get to eat my own #cybersecurity dogfood.
Marktbericht: DAX steht still, Gold auf Rekordhoch
Zum Handelsstart kommt der DAX nicht so recht vom Fleck. Mehr Bewegung gibt es bei den Rohstoffen: Gold erreicht ein neues Rekordhoch und Öl ist so teuer wie seit fünf Monaten nicht mehr.
Marktbericht: DAX steht still, Gold auf Rekordhoch
Zum Handelsstart kommt der DAX nicht so recht vom Fleck. Mehr Bewegung gibt es bei den Rohstoffen: Gold erreicht ein neues Rekordhoch und Öl ist so teuer wie seit fünf Monaten nicht mehr.
Für das neue Quartal am deutschen Aktienmarkt lässt sich bislang keine klare Richtung ausmachen. Der DAX dürfte zur Handelseröffnung keine großen Sprünge wagen. Was bleibt, ist die Furcht vor einer größeren Korrektur.
@rbreich
🥥 We are conditioned to associate wealth with some combination of unusual skills possessed exclusively by the wealthy.
Based on a random sample of highly wealthy tech bros, Eye submit the hypothesis that these skills are in fact mainly sociopathy, greed, lack of empathy, and absence of scruples.
Convince me that Eye'm wrong. 🥥 #Wealth, #Wealthy, #Billionaires, #Musk, #Zuckerberg, #Gates, #Apple, #Google, #AI, #EatTheRich, #TuckersBalls
@nixCraft You have the #Cocoa text system’s key bindings to thank for so many #Emacs-compatible keyboard shortcuts working in #macOS text boxes and documents.
Jon Stewart claims Apple wouldn't let him interview FTC chair Lina Khan on his podcast.
@AxiosNews reports: "Stewart's Apple TV+ show ended late last year after Stewart and Apple executives parted ways over creative differences, including the comedian's desire to cover topics such as China and AI."
Apple has disciplined and wrongfully terminated Apple Store employees who show support for Palestine by wearing bracelets or kaffiyehs because they create a “harmful environment,” says a new open letter signed by hundreds of workers.
“We humbly ask that Mr. Cook and the rest of the executive team end their silence on this crucial subject, and make it clear that Palestinian lives matter.”
What if you never ever had to put your phone down? Ever?
Eddy Burback's "Apple's $3500 Nightmare" video essay is ridiculous, absurdist, and amazing. Low key humor exploring the dystopian nightmare that VR/AR is ushering in for... reasons?
If you are interested in, less about a tech review, and more about what tech like the Vision Pro mean for humans I recommend giving it a view.
From 7 March, the designated gatekeepers – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft – must comply with all obligations in the Digital Markets Act.
These changes give you control of your:
📱 data: decide freely how your data is used
📱 phone: choose your default apps, browsers and search engines
📱 apps: install the apps you want and remove pre-installed apps
This one definetively is in the right directiion, it only came 'a bit late' and is way too short.
There is no choice, if soneone wants me to use WhatsApp, AirDrop or AirPlay.
In my private environment I can say 'no, thanks' (and socially isolate myself), but when it comes to companys (e.g. discounts), communities (e.g. soccer for kids) or public services (e.g. schools), I have no choice. I simply have to use a device that supports it.
Still no chance for other manufacturers or data sensible devices.
@macrumors Rich Communications Services (RCS) will give things like better images and audio, with read receipts and typing indicators to users between the two operating systems. Apple says sometime in 2024, but a removed Google page said fall of 2024. #Apple#iOS#iMessage