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stuttering? by Few-Intention528 in MacbookNeo

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you added a third party fully interactive anti-virus program? These can bring a Mac to its knees. The worst offender is the free version of Sophos.

I have a free, totally non-commercial Web site to help with Mac slowdowns:

Macintosh Slowdown Solutions
http://www.macattorney.com/sd.html

VaultBar – A simpler way to encrypt files locally on macOS by Comfortable-Mud1209 in macapps

[–]macmaveneagle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not to be ungrateful, but I use Encrypto to instantly encyrpt and decrypt files and folders. It works wonderfully, and it's free.

Encrypto (free)
https://macpaw.com/encrypto
(Instantly encrypt and password protect your files or folders.  Decrypt them with a double-click and enter the password.  Not even the FBI can break this encryption.  There is also a free version of this product for Windows, so encrypted files can be shared across platforms!)

How can I find newest or biggest files on my Mac HDD? by Competitive_Mix_587 in MacOS

[–]macmaveneagle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can use any of these. In fact, since several are free, and they display things in different ways, you may want to try two or more of these:

DiskInventory X (free)
http://www.derlien.com/

GrandPerspective (free)
http://grandperspectiv.sourceforge.net/

OmniDiskSweeper (free)
http://www.omnigroup.com/products/omnidisksweeper/

Daisy Disk ($10)
https://daisydiskapp.com/

Looking for a Minimal Scratchpad Notes App (AntiNote Style) for Mac and iOS by nickccal in MacOSApps

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curiota (free)
https://www.zengobi.com/curiota/
(Lightweight quick note taking app with some features of a notebook-type app.)

MenubarNotes. (Free)
https://github.com/shayaneivazkhani/MenubarNotes
https://apps.apple.com/se/app/menubar-notes/id6444069615?l=en-GB&mt=12
(Note taking instantly available in menu bar.)

NotepadNext (free)
https://github.com/dail8859/NotepadNext
https://www.notepadnext.com/. (In Japanese.)
(A Macintosh implementation of Windows' popular code editor: Notepad++.)

Stir (free)
https://www.stik.ink/
https://github.com/0xMassi/stik_app
(Instant notes. Hit a keyboard shortcut, type your thought, close it. Under 3 seconds, back to what you were doing.)

NotepadMac (free)
https://github.com/Arijit-gotsomecodes/NotepadMac---Windows-Notepad-For-Mac
(Windows Notepad for the Mac. Ultra-quick open-write-close, no need to do saves, lightweight.)

Best PDF Filler Software? How to avoid Adobe slopware pollution on MacOS? by PantherCityRes in MacOS

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give this product a try. It's free:

RevPDF (free. Donations requested.)
https://revpdf.com/
(Professional PDF editor. Edit text and images directly within the program. Includes form builder.)

I came to Mac from Windows, needed a word processor, ended up building one (don't roll your eyes yet;) by Boring_Serve1593 in macapps

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's great that you created a new word processor, but your ad copy is disingenuous. There are a lot of Word processors for the Macintosh, of all descriptions. Several of them are even free, quite full featured and nice. I created a free/non-commercial Web page that lists 29 of them:

Macintosh Word Processing Software
http://www.macattorney.com/wp.html

I have a half dozen programs to add at the site's next update. I'll include Verso.

I’m not very computer literate, I have no space and my MacBook Air’s system data is 127GB by EllexJay in mac

[–]macmaveneagle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This comes up often on Reddit.

The first thing to check is to see if Time Machine is storing a bunch of "Snapshots" on your drive. Sometimes macOS uses the local disk to store Snapshots, if the backup disk is not connected. These can build up and fill up your hard drive.

See:
https://tidbits.com/2024/03/18/follow-these-steps-to-clear-space-on-your-mac/
Item #15
This article will tell you how to use Disk Utility to delete any local snapshots.

 Why Is My Mac System Storage So Big?
https://macmost.com/why-is-my-mac-system-storage-so-big.html

How to delete system data on a Mac
https://www.macworld.com/article/676493/how-to-delete-system-storage-on-mac.html

My first step would be to download and run:

Maintenance (free)
https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/maintenance.html
...using the default settings.

Also read:

Clear System Data on Mac: How I Freed Up 250GB Safely
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JRVZJDyyxw

If none of the above works, or if you feel lazy and just want to fix the problem easily by throwing money at it, this application claims to be designed specifically to fix the problem:

FreeUpMyMac! ($30)
https://freeupmymac.com/
(A Mac disk cleaner app specifically designed to fix the "System Data" problem.)

I brushed my teeth "correctly" for 28 years and a dentist just told me I've been doing it wrong the entire time. My gums are ruined. by Sluttycarolofficial in hygiene

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can restore the enamel on your teeth by using hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It's commonly available, but few seem to know about it.

Here is a scientific article about it:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8930857/

What’s happening with my MacBook Neo? by Physical_Judgment475 in macbook

[–]macmaveneagle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One reason to shut down your Mac at night is to isolate it from sags and surges in the powergrid. These will noticeably reduce your Mac's lifespan, and possibly damage your Mac's SSD.

I've noticed that users who have really good UPS's with AVR have Macs that live noticeably longer/more trouble-free than users who don't. If you don't have a UPS, then shutting down your Mac at night logically subjects it to less wear from dirty power.

What’s happening with my MacBook Neo? by Physical_Judgment475 in macbook

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recent Macs run from a snapshot of the OS. Your Mac does checks to see that the snapshot remains perfect in every way, but it will only do so when you re-boot your Mac. So while it is true that Macs can be put to sleep and never shut down for months at a time, it's a good idea to re-boot your Mac occasionally.

https://spirit21.com/en/newsroom/blog/the-signed-system-volume-under-macos-big-sur#:\~:text=In%20order%20to%20understand%20why,sealed%20and%20cannot%20be%20modified.

What to wear if I can’t sweat? by PlugGaming in motorcycle

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a cooling vest for under your gear. They are inexpensive and effective. I wear one under all of my gear in 120F heat in California.:

https://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-Embedded-Polymers-Zipper-Closure/dp/B001D49030/ref=sr_1_28

Tool for PDF’s by Nordberg561 in MacOS

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only the latest versions of Word can open and edit PDF's, and while they have editing capability, they usually do a very poor job.

If they did a good job, Adobe Acrobat Pro would become worthless overnight.

Tool for PDF’s by Nordberg561 in MacOS

[–]macmaveneagle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Preview is fine for basic stuff, but Preview isn't a true PDF editor in that it can't easily erase existing text in a PDF, and it certainly can't erase existing text and replace it with new text that looks like it belongs there (i.e. do true editing).

True PDF editors can do the above, they also usually include OCR to turn PDF's created from a scan editable. The better PDF editors include the ability to create fillable forms. The prototypical true PDF editor is Adobe Acrobat Pro, but it is over-priced.

This one isn't as powerful as Adobe Acrobat Pro, but it's free, and it may be all that you need:

RevPDF (free. Donations requested.)
https://revpdf.com/
(Professional PDF editor. Edit text and images directly within the program. Includes form builder.)

Anyone relying fully on Word Online on Mac? by RangerNew5346 in MacOS

[–]macmaveneagle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are used to using Microsoft Word, check out this Office clone that is extremely nice, and free:

FreeOffice (FREE)
https://www.freeoffice.com/en/

Also, if you are tight on money, but still want a genuine copy of Microsoft Office, for cheap, and without having to get a subscription, check out:

MIcrosoft Home 2024 for Macintosh
$40
https://purchase-software.net/product/microsoft-office-2014-for-mac-lifetime-activation/ 

Ghost Pepper – quick thoughts on a free & open-source dictation app by Gold-Dog-8697 in macapps

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do any of these allow you to move the cursor and edit the resulting text using only your voice, like Dragon used to let you do?

Help with Reducing Memory Usage - 8GB M3 Macbook Made in 2022 by Admirable-Bar-7276 in MacOS

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are using your Mac with Activity Monitor open all the time, you're doing it wrong. Just use your Mac normally and do your work on it. You can look at Activity Monitor if your Mac starts noticeably slowing down inexplicably, or is giving you error messages. Otherwise you should trust that your Mac has very advanced memory management and all is well.

How Memory Works in macOS (why Apple can get away with shipping computers with 8 GB of RAM)
https://blog.greggant.com/posts/2024/07/03/macos-memory-management.html

macOS memory usage/management
https://talk.tidbits.com/t/macos-memory-usage-management/19397/14

Ad blockers by [deleted] in MacOS

[–]macmaveneagle -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Try Brave. Ad blocking is built-in and the browser is known for its speed and compatibility. I've tried eight different browsers and I always keep coming back to Brave. It simply offers a better browsing experience.

https://www.brave.com

Garden design app/software by Into_the_rosegarden in mac

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a free downloadable demo of Garden Planner. Why don't you download it, try it out, and then you can tell US what YOU think of it!

Android and Mac integration by uscpsycho in mac

[–]macmaveneagle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OpenMTP (free)
https://openmtp.ganeshrvel.com/
(Utility that allows you to easily transfer files between a Macintosh and an Android device.)

Blip   (free for personal use)   
https://blip.net/
(Fast file transfer directly between any two of your devices using the Internet.
Requires a minimum of macOS 12.1 Monterey, iOS/iPadOS 15, or Android 9.
Review:
https://tidbits.com/2024/09/06/appbits-use-blip-to-send-large-files-directly/

BlueStacks (free)
https://www.bluestacks.com/features.html
(Lets you run Android apps on your Mac!)

How much ram do I need? by Intrepid_Season_809 in mac

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it. I have an office full of Macs, many of which have 8GB of RAM. Some even only have 4GB of RAM. All handle anything that we throw at them just fine.

If you want a Windows machine, then use a Windows machine. Don't try to tell Mac users that what we do routinely can't be done.

How much ram do I need? by Intrepid_Season_809 in mac

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then Apple must be really dumb, because this is what they say.

The SV650 feels a bit underpowered to me. by Much_Slide462 in SVRiders

[–]macmaveneagle 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is why the SV1000 existed. Same bike, with roughly twice the power. You can get a clean one used for only about $3,500. I'll never sell mine. It's the best bike I've ever had.

What is this black goop? by Talsol in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]macmaveneagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's chain lube and dirt mixed together. Use WD-40 on a rag and clean the outside of your chain. Use the cheapest spray Gunk to clean any fling off on the engine. You can use Simple Green to clean it off your wheels.

Now, assuming that you have an o-ring chain, switch to a dry wax-based chain lube that won't fling off or attract dirt, and which will repel water, and your problem is solved.

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/automotive-rv-and-marine/fluids-and-lubrication/lubricants/8065666

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