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  1. K

    Scan to Network Folder doesn't work on macOS Sonoma.

    Scan to Network Folder doesn't work on macOS Sonoma. What I want to do is set up a network folder on my Mac so that I can scan documents from my printer to that folder. My connection is wireless. The printer sees the shared folder, named HPScans, but it can't connect to it. The EWS error is...
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    Power port PPP020 Touch ID sensor BMT004, BMT005, BMT003 issue with fan PF003, PPF004, PPF001

    I recently updated my MacBook Pro M1 14-inch 2021, purchased in June 2022, to the latest MacOS Sonoma. Following the update, I encountered persistent issues with the Finger ID and the laptop's tendency to restart unexpectedly. Initially attributing the problems to a potential software glitch, I...
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    MP 6,1 Problem trying to force upgrade.

    Hi, I tried following the instructions on this page to upgrade my Mac Pro (2013) to Sonoma. I got as far as installing the OS, and then I was met with the following screens shown (pics). When I try to reboot or install the old OS, I cannot get the Mac to stop rebooting and start over. Does...
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    Safari and Safari Technology Preview completely broken after upgrading from Ventura 13.6.5 to Sonoma‌ 14.4

    Hi, three days ago I made the mistake of upgrading to Sonoma 14.4. After the upgrade, I tried to open Safari, and was met with a popup window/prompt asking whether I want to open the window/tabs from the previous session. Regardless of whichever option I chose, Safari just froze completely. I...
  5. haralds

    Magic Touch Keyboard Touch functionality periodically lost

    I have a Magic Keyboard Touch with my Mac Studio. With Sonoma, periodically, the touch functionality is lost. I usually try several things, and one of them will finally restore the function: - Forget the keyboard and attach it to reconnect with the Lightning cable - Restart - Repeat both Right...
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    Apps refuse to sync on macbook pro after enabling child account screen time limits

    Hello. So I've recently created a child Apple ID using my friend's iPhone as a parent device in order to then log in as a child on my mac and iPad and set up screen time limits since my device addiction is impossible to reign in any other way. All had been jolly good until recently I've noticed...
  7. Derived

    MP 7,1 Mac Pro 7,1 Will Not Boot From Any External Volume

    Just as the title says - I have been at this for about 10-12 hours now, and I am completely stumped. The machine is running the latest version of Sonoma (which I'm learning has some serious issues with external drives) and no matter what, it cannot see any external volumes or devices as...
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    Mouse lag and opening chrome tabs

    what the hell is going on with mac os? after upgrading to sonoma 14.3 there is mouse lag and opening chrome tabs is noticeably slower, what can i do to fix this? p.s i have reinstalled the system 3 times, also unplugged all cables from mac, i even tried a different hdmi cable. I really hate...
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    Bootloop after sonoma update, safe mode keep crashing , cant type password in safe mode-2019 intel MBP

    After updating to Sonoma internet wasnt working i restarted which stuck on apple logo loading. It keep restarting so i shut it down. Tried everything till now. Reinstall Sonoma twice from recovery mode still doing same thing. i come to know i need to delete some third party applications which...
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    Unsigned/Self-Signed App Permissions

    Hello all. I am using some 3rd party software that is unsigned on my Mac. The developer’s install notes say to self-sign it with: codesign --force --deep -s - /Applications/AppName.app && xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/AppName.app This works fine except I’m getting double...
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    Can you using Screen Sharing between Sonoma and Monterey?

    Only one Mac isn't an AS machine on Sonoma - that is a 27" 2016 iMac on Monterey. Rest are new-ish MBPs and a mini - or so old they are not in the equation at all! Have only just started to need to consider screen sharing. And specifically screen sharing of the Monterey machine to any running...
  12. BenDeroo

    Tags marked on images to be shown in pdf

    Couldn't find a direct answer, so here is my question: A bunch of images have been marked by me with custom tags (architecture) It is possible to select these images and have Sonoma generate a pdf (standard function) I would like the tags (living room, bedroom) to show in the generated pdf as...
  13. RazorBackXX

    How to Batch Format Number Sequence in videos.

    I have a M1 Mac running Sonoma. I use a program called Downie to download music videos off my YouTube playlist, when I do this it creates a number sequence that can go up to 100. how do I format it to remove it? is there a shorthand way of doing it. everyday I batch rename photos & videos. & if...
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    macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs

    How to update Catalina Machine Support Video Card Support Pre-Metal AMD video cards (Radeon HD 6xxx series and older without acceleration, Radeon HD 4xxx series and older with acceleration.) Pre-Metal Nvidia video cards (GeForce 5xx series and older without acceleration, GeForce 3xx...
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    Restore faulty 2011 iMac from Silicon Mac

    I have got a cheap, used old 2011 iMac, which I intended to use as a Monitor. However it came with a version of windows 10, rather than macos. It is in a constant bootloop and currently unusable. I managed to get into the boot menu, with cmd+R however the drive seems to be faulty, since I can...
  16. blackxacto

    Why can't Apple Sonoma Messenger App send a video plus one line text?

    19,1 iMac Sonoma 14.2.1, Messages: First Message includes both, 1 - 40MB video: 2560x1440 H.264 HD(1-1-1) 30 sec + 1 short line of text. FAILURE I spend a few hours trying to find a better convertor app. Finally get the idea to send the video first alone. SUCCESS Send the simple line of text...
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    iCloud files GONE from desktop after updating to Mac OS Sonoma

    I'm in desperate need of help here... I updated my 2020 MacBook Air from Big Sur to Sonoma and in the process, it seems to have deleted hundreds of files from folders on my desktop. These files were seemingly stored on iCloud as from memory they had the cloud icon beside them and I would often...
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    Can’t connect to SMB share from Win11

    I have an SMB share on an M1 Mac mini running Sonoma 14.2.1 When I try to connect from a Windows 11 client it says username or password is incorrect Console log on the Mac says this: smb2_dispatch_session_setup: session_setup_transact status: 0xc000006d
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    Can't unlock my closed Macbook with external TouchID keyboard anymore

    I run my Macbook Pro with M1 Max in clamshell mode most of the time and have a Caldigit TS4 Thunderbolt dock and Apple Studio Display connected. Until recently, I was able to unlock the Mac using my external Touch ID Magic Keyboard. Now this seems no longer possible. I have to enter the password...
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    macbook air - sonoma: sleep timer

    Hello everyone. I need help please... I have macbook air M1 that was upgraded to sonoma but I am loosing my mind as I can't find energy saver option or any resembeling option that would allow me to just set a simple sleep timer to turn off my computer after 60 min (even if there is music or some...