# macOS Chat/Discussions **URL:** https://forum.devtalk.com/c/macos-developer-forum/macos-chat-discussions/148.md [Latest](https://forum.devtalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.devtalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.devtalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to run Stable Diffusion on a Mac](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-run-stable-diffusion-on-a-mac/191571)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2025 15:14 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-run-stable-diffusion-on-a-mac/191571 "2025-03-18T15:14:53Z")
Here are some easy options on how to run Stable Diffusion on a Mac with Apple Silicon: DiffusionBee The Ultimate Suite of Creative AI Tools DiffusionBee is the fastest and easiest toolbox to run AI apps locally with S… --- ## [Did not agree to 'Help Apple Improve Search' in Spotlight - macOS users, did you?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/did-not-agree-to-help-apple-improve-search-in-spotlight-macos-users-did-you/181518)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2024 09:07 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/did-not-agree-to-help-apple-improve-search-in-spotlight-macos-users-did-you/181518 "2024-12-23T09:07:04Z")
Just looking through my settings and noticed that Help Apple Improve Search was checked - yet I am almost certain that I did not opt-in to this. Curious whether other macOS users have this checked and if so did you agree… --- ## [Testflight upload error](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/testflight-upload-error/146414)
**Author:** [@d1bg12](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/d1bg12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2024 21:34 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/testflight-upload-error/146414 "2024-03-06T21:34:40Z")
Hello, Apple developers! I want to upload an app to testflight, but I’m having the issue from the picture and I can’t get around it. Have you faced this problem in the past and can you help me? Thank you!! --- ## [How to customise/disable recent items on right-click of Finder icon on Mac](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-customise-disable-recent-items-on-right-click-of-finder-icon-on-mac/142528)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2024 07:00 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-customise-disable-recent-items-on-right-click-of-finder-icon-on-mac/142528 "2024-02-05T07:00:57Z")
For anyone else who finds the large number of recent items annoying when right-clicking the finder icon on Mac, simply: System Prefs \> Control Centre \> Recent documents, applications and servers (right at the bottom) th… --- ## [Mac OS 9 (in your browser)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/mac-os-9-in-your-browser/85840)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2022 01:01 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/mac-os-9-in-your-browser/85840 "2022-12-06T01:01:42Z")
Mac OS 9 (in your browser) Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [How to sync Apple Books from Mac to iPad](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-sync-apple-books-from-mac-to-ipad/23228)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2022 22:47 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-sync-apple-books-from-mac-to-ipad/23228 "2022-10-16T22:47:59Z")
Just writing this up in case it helps anyone else because it wasn’t automatic. First, connect you iPad to your Mac via a cable. On your Mac open a finder window and on the left hand side click on your iPad under Locati… --- ## [How to block any website on Mac using Little Snitch](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-block-any-website-on-mac-using-little-snitch/61243)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2022 00:59 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-block-any-website-on-mac-using-little-snitch/61243 "2022-07-05T00:59:40Z")
If you want a quick and easy way to block any website on your Mac using Little Snitch simply… File \> New Rule: And select Deny, Outgoing Connections, Domains and then type the domain, eg: Click on create and you… --- ## [How to disable live text (images to text) in Mac](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-disable-live-text-images-to-text-in-mac/37845)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2022 18:43 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-disable-live-text-images-to-text-in-mac/37845 "2022-01-26T18:43:12Z")
Just upgraded to macOS Monterey (12.1) and finding ‘live text’ quite annoying! If anyone else wants to turn it off here’s how: System Prefs \> General \> Language & Region \> Live Text --- ## [Apple Silicon Macs Thread](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-silicon-macs-thread/29111)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2021 13:54 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-silicon-macs-thread/29111 "2021-11-26T13:54:32Z")
New Macs look good! Tho I hate the notch - why does it have to be so big? Will be interested in seeing reviews of real world usage and while it looks great I won’t be upgrading any t… --- ## [macOS Monterey - anyone upgraded to it yet?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-monterey-anyone-upgraded-to-it-yet/26999)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2021 19:03 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-monterey-anyone-upgraded-to-it-yet/26999 "2021-11-05T19:03:40Z")
I almost did last night, but then had a change of heart - might just see what others think or wait for the initial set of bug-fixes first :lol: --- ## [Intel on the attack (against Apple)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/intel-on-the-attack-against-apple/23821)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2021 21:34 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/intel-on-the-attack-against-apple/23821 "2021-10-07T21:34:14Z")
Intel clearly not happy that Apple are now creating their own silicon :081: --- ## [Mac users - how are your monitors looking? Washed out at all?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/mac-users-how-are-your-monitors-looking-washed-out-at-all/20398)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2021 00:08 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/mac-users-how-are-your-monitors-looking-washed-out-at-all/20398 "2021-09-07T00:08:04Z")
I’ve noticed that over the course of several updates my display (on both my MBP screen and my LG5K) has been looking more and more washed out, with the biggest difference after macOS Big Sur was released - has anyone not… --- ## [Anyone else disappointed that the M1 iPad Pro can't run macOS?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/anyone-else-disappointed-that-the-m1-ipad-pro-cant-run-macos/14291)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2021 02:47 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/anyone-else-disappointed-that-the-m1-ipad-pro-cant-run-macos/14291 "2021-07-26T02:47:36Z")
Glad I am not the only one who thinks the above… --- ## [PHP has been removed in macOS Monterey](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/php-has-been-removed-in-macos-monterey/10685)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2021 19:04 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/php-has-been-removed-in-macos-monterey/10685 "2021-06-24T19:04:23Z")
Q: PHP seems to be missing from this release. A: PHP has been removed in macOS Monterey. Details here: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/681907 This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our … --- ## [macOS Monterey Preview](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-monterey-preview/10402)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2021 12:53 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-monterey-preview/10402 "2021-06-10T12:53:56Z")
macOS Monterey Preview. macOS Monterey. Connect like never before. Exciting FaceTime updates. An all-new Safari. Powerful new ways to work across devices. And much more. Read in full here: This thread was posted b… --- ## [MacOS - new low resolution display modes](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-new-low-resolution-display-modes/9791)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [22 May 2021 21:39 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-new-low-resolution-display-modes/9791 "2021-05-22T21:39:38Z")
Just noticed this after the latest macOS update (11.3.1) - you can now set a low res (non-retina/HiDPR) mode: Handy if you need a 1:1 pixel screen grab or if you need a little more performance (not sure why else you’… --- ## [Apple's apps bypass firewalls like LittleSnitch and LuLu on MacOS](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apples-apps-bypass-firewalls-like-littlesnitch-and-lulu-on-macos/3296)
**Author:** [@OvermindDL1](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/OvermindDL1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2020 22:41 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apples-apps-bypass-firewalls-like-littlesnitch-and-lulu-on-macos/3296 "2020-10-20T22:41:15Z")
So it seems that Apple removed the network firewall API a while back and replaced it with another, firewall apps adapted, and come to find out the Apple official apps are bypassing that new interface in full, so the Fire… --- ## [How to store files on a Time Machine drive](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-store-files-on-a-time-machine-drive/9080)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2021 23:08 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-store-files-on-a-time-machine-drive/9080 "2021-04-25T23:08:02Z")
This used to be easy - simply drag whatever files you want to onto a Time Machine disk. Now, macOS reserves the entire APFS disk for Time Machine backups and you are no longer able to drag files onto the disk. You need t… --- ## [My thoughts on macOS vs Linux](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/my-thoughts-on-macos-vs-linux/6166)
**Author:** [@dimitarvp](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/dimitarvp)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2021 21:32 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/my-thoughts-on-macos-vs-linux/6166 "2021-04-06T21:32:35Z")
Small essay with thoughts on macOS vs. Linux: I know @Exadra37 is just waiting around the corner to scream at me “I TOLD YOU SO!!!” but I started getting weary of the Mac ecosystem as well. I like the displays, a lot, a… --- ## [Do you use any antivirus/security software on your Mac?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/do-you-use-any-antivirus-security-software-on-your-mac/7246)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2021 17:12 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/do-you-use-any-antivirus-security-software-on-your-mac/7246 "2021-03-10T17:12:48Z")
Following this news: https://forum.devtalk.com/t/silver-sparrow-new-malware-found-on-30k-macs-has-security-pros-stumped/7241 just wondered if any of you Mac users use any security software? I have the Apple firewall swi… --- ## [How to: create automated commands and then give them a keyboard shortcut on a Mac](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-create-automated-commands-and-then-give-them-a-keyboard-shortcut-on-a-mac/7251)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2021 20:12 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-create-automated-commands-and-then-give-them-a-keyboard-shortcut-on-a-mac/7251 "2021-02-21T20:12:03Z")
Posting this for future reference :grin: Open Automater \> New \> Quick Action Change Workflow receives current to no input Click on the Record icon Click on your app and then do what you want it to then click… --- ## [Why didn't you get a Mac?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/why-didnt-you-get-a-mac/7012)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2021 10:30 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/why-didnt-you-get-a-mac/7012 "2021-02-15T10:30:15Z")
I know it’s generally down to personal preference, but those preferences can be interesting - and perhaps any misconceptions can be cleared up. So for those who didn’t get a Mac, why not? (Cost is a perfectly valid reas… --- ## [macOS users - what are you disappointed about?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-users-what-are-you-disappointed-about/7011)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2021 21:29 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-users-what-are-you-disappointed-about/7011 "2021-02-14T21:29:19Z")
I think we need a macOS rants thread - just for those little things that bug us :face\_with\_symbols\_over\_mouth: Feel free to start dedicated threads for any ‘bigger’ issues, but if you just want to get something off your… --- ## [A Day in the Life of Your Data \[pdf\] (Apple)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/a-day-in-the-life-of-your-data-pdf-apple/6438)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2021 15:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/a-day-in-the-life-of-your-data-pdf-apple/6438 "2021-02-03T15:26:15Z")
Over the past decade, a large and opaque industry has been amassing increasing amounts of personal data.1,2 A complex ecosystem of websites, apps, social media companies, data brokers, and ad tech firms track users onl… --- ## [Your Mac Isn't Yours - worse, it spies on you and sends it home unencrypted](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/your-mac-isnt-yours-worse-it-spies-on-you-and-sends-it-home-unencrypted/4033)
**Author:** [@Exadra37](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/Exadra37)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2021 11:13 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/your-mac-isnt-yours-worse-it-spies-on-you-and-sends-it-home-unencrypted/4033 "2021-02-02T11:13:29Z")
On modern versions of macOS, you simply can’t power on your computer, launch a text editor or eBook reader, and write or read, without a log of your activity being transmitted and stored. This means that Apple know… --- ## [Apple to allow socket filters/firewalls (Little Snitch, etc) to monitor/block all network traffic](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-to-allow-socket-filters-firewalls-little-snitch-etc-to-monitor-block-all-network-traffic/5947)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2021 23:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-to-allow-socket-filters-firewalls-little-snitch-etc-to-monitor-block-all-network-traffic/5947 "2021-01-23T23:26:00Z")
https://twitter.com/patrickwardle/status/1349488392732491776 This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Apple's Reconfigurable Keyboard](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apples-reconfigurable-keyboard/5809)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [9 January 2021 16:41 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apples-reconfigurable-keyboard/5809 "2021-01-09T16:41:37Z")
As requested by @DevotionGeo, a thread about Apple’s patent regarding a new reconfigurable keyboard… Last month, Apple patented a new version of the Touch Bar with built-in Force Touch technology. Now, the US Patent… --- ## [Mouse pad for Magic Mouse 2](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/mouse-pad-for-magic-mouse-2/4744)
**Author:** [@MikhailPertsev](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/MikhailPertsev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2020 21:59 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/mouse-pad-for-magic-mouse-2/4744 "2020-12-05T21:59:29Z")
Hi there! I recently bought a new mouse pad (HyperX Fury) and it feels like without mouse pad the magic mouse is working better(smoother) than with it… But I don’t want to use it without mouse pad either… So here is my… --- ## [Do you use CleanMyMac app?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/do-you-use-cleanmymac-app/4469)
**Author:** [@MikhailPertsev](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/MikhailPertsev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2020 00:00 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/do-you-use-cleanmymac-app/4469 "2020-11-28T00:00:42Z")
Hi there! Do you use any “clean up” app like CleanMyMac X ? If yes, what is those apps? --- ## [macOS Big Sur - bugs thread](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-big-sur-bugs-thread/4278)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2020 21:47 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macos-big-sur-bugs-thread/4278 "2020-11-26T21:47:48Z")
Thought it might be interesting to have a thread for any unusual bugs we might come across… [Next page](https://forum.devtalk.com/c/macos-developer-forum/macos-chat-discussions/148.md?page=1)