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UPDATE: please note that this technique stopped working in macOS Ventura. We recommend against trying it. If you own more Macs, such as a desktop and a laptop, you may already use iCloud Drive to synchronise your Desktop and Documents. But what if you wanted to synchronise other things? While the instructions below could work for more folders on your Mac, we focus on one place some power users might find very useful: Fonts in your Library. In earlier versions of macOS, it was possible to make an alias of a folder on iCloud and put it in your Fonts...

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While thereʼs only a small chance that your Macʼs camera can be hacked – especially with increased security of T2 chip controlling the peripherals on notebooks from 2018 and later – we understand that some of you want to be sure and decide to cover the camera. But please use just a thin tape or a sticky. Do not use one of the plastic sliding covers. Current Mac notebooks are very thin and no space is left for the cover when the notebook is closed and sits in a tight slot such as a backpack or suitcase, or when grabbed by...

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While it's our custom to read Apple's new support articles so we can pass the knowledge onto you customers, it's usually a chore to get to know it. How to reset this, what's compatible with that, is this covered by extended warranty...

This one came as a very nice surprise though.

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With the continued growth and concerns around COVID-19 (aka coronavirus), we believe the following Apple support articles could be helpful: How to clean your Apple products Cleaning your iPhone How to clean your AirPods and EarPods How to clean your Apple Watch Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my Apple product? “Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don't use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don't submerge your Apple product...

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If you're interested what the story is with Catalina and its read-only boot volume, check out this excellent write-up. macOS Catalina Boot Volume Layout

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