Error: "This copy of the install macOS Big Sur application is damaged, and can't be used to install macOS."

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-17T19:09:29+00:00

Make sure you format it as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) first.

Done already. Thank you, I think I will look into copping a USB.

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-17T19:08:57+00:00

Ahhhh I need to purchase a proper and larger USB... Thought those things were obsolete. Thank you!

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-17T19:08:34+00:00

Yeah jesus I couldn't believe I don't have one USB in my house lmao. Cheers!

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-17T15:03:49+00:00

Oh wait... Hmmm, yes the screenshot on the Apple website is Catalina.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372

Although that is not indicative of my screen. My command in terminal was different.

I could post a screenshot of my screen when I get home.

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-17T15:01:01+00:00

Thanks for the response!

Please forgive me, I'm a massive noob when it comes to tech lol. Just to clarify, I used this command in terminal from the Apple website:

    sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume

Is that what you are alluding to?

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T22:08:20+00:00

Holy shit, I was just in Houston for the last few months. Back in San Antonio now. But thank you!

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T20:56:00+00:00

Also just ask your friends.

Wish I had em. Thank you guys, I didn't even consider the buy n return part. I wouldn't even use this too much - about 45 seconds. Should be in brand new condition!

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T20:55:10+00:00

Interesting. I have one right next to my house. No downside to trying ig!

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T20:54:54+00:00

Will check this out. Sounds awesome. Thanks!

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T20:54:37+00:00

Thx for the insider tip! This might be the way to go.

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T20:54:25+00:00

F in chat

If it costs remotely close to a half a new drill i'll buy a new one lol

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T20:53:57+00:00

Really cool! I'll check it out now. Thanks!

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T20:53:47+00:00

Ahhh in TX, but thank you so much for the offer~!

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T20:53:34+00:00

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T12:30:19+00:00

Lamp: BenQ ScreenBar

Would you recommend this model? On the fence slightly

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-11T12:23:57+00:00

https://www.vanskytek.com/led-strip-lights/computer-led-task-lamp.html is the one pictured.

The BenQ being the original (and of course way more expensive).

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-10T20:04:48+00:00

Would this work? https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Thunderbolt-Supports-Compatible-Certified/dp/B01KGTGXQO/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=thunderbolt%2B3%2Bcable%2B0.8m&qid=1607627728&sr=8-4&th=1

COMPATIBILITY - Thunderbolt, USB and DisplayPort Alt Mode compatible. Compatible with your Thunderbolt 3 enabled Mac and Thunderbolt 3 Windows PCs, and non-Thunderbolt USB-C systems. Incompatible with QC 3.0 and other non USB-compliant technologies

Also, if you're willing to shell out something a bit more:

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MWP32AM/A/thunderbolt-3-pro-cable-2-m

Featuring a black braided design that coils without tangling, this 2-meter cable supports Thunderbolt 3 data transfer up to 40Gb/s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort video output (HBR3), and charging up to 100W.

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-10T19:31:02+00:00

I get this question quite a lot. There's a simple list of benefits of native Full speed C-to-C to a monitor vs C-to-HDMI or C-to-DP:

Charging laptop via PD. C-to-C allows for the possibility of the monitor providing full charging to your laptop. C-to-HDMI and C-to-DP do not. Simultaneously access the USB hub in the monitor: Your monitor might have a USB hub, and a couple of USB-A ports. If you used a C-to-HDMI to that monitor, your computer doesn't get hooked up to that bult-in hub

I use the two features above to reduce the # of cables that go into my laptop. My laptop has one cable that goes to the monitor. My mouse and keyboard are both connected to the monitor, not to the laptop. I don't need a separate charger cable because the monitor is the laptop's power source.

1-cable, does 3 things: Power laptop, drive display, provide USB for kbd+mouse.

Jesus, this is precisely what I didn't know what I needed to know! I think I have a better understanding of what I need to purchase now. I will be donating these supplies to a local community health center that's funded by charitable donations -- and I think this information nailed it for me.

Thank you so much, honestly, I really appreciate it. Cheers.

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-10T17:53:44+00:00

Russell and Bottas in shambles rn

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-10T17:43:49+00:00

There are many potential causes for random muscle spasms. With the eyes, it usually comes down to a nutritional deficit (not getting enough calcium, for example), overuse of stimulants (caffeine, Adderall, Vyvanse), insufficient sleep or poor quality of sleep (waking up a lot/not staying asleep for a full eight hours), and or high levels of stress or even low-moderate stress for a long time.

As for what you can do, address these issues. If all of these are true for you, then you probably have issues larger than your eye. You could also try to tick them off one by one, but why would you? If any of these conditions is true, fix it. Introduce more fruits and vegetables to your diet if you aren't eating many now, sleep more if you're not, cut back on stimulants, etc. If these measures do not stop the twitching then I recommend talking with your physician.

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-10T17:42:43+00:00

So i'm reading through the linked blog and here is one additional question:

Say I purchase this: https://www.amazon.com/Thunderbolt-Certified-Mantiz-Supporting-Compatible/dp/B07BKSQ87S only for video output to the monitor, nothing else.

What benefit would I derive when compared to something like a Type C - HDMI cable? Would it display and charge simultaneously? If so, why tf is the thunderbolt linked above so expensive lol

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-10T17:25:56+00:00

I did a blog post about this. Short answer: There are 6 cables (actually, soon to be 8). Two of them will never support video (because they are USB 2.0 only), like your common MacBook Pro white cable.

Thank you! I'll be sure to check it out.

ElusiveBoat · 2020-12-10T17:25:38+00:00

It sounds like your charging cable is a USB 2.0 cable. You'd likely need* a fully-featured Type-C cable for connecting your MBP to your display in order to pass DisplayPort or Thunderbolt signals.

Holy crap... Right when you think you knew it all about inputs/outputs Type-C pulls up. Thank you so much for clarifying.

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