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Replicating Excel 2010 Quick Access Toolbar Commands in Excel 365 for Mac
Replicating Excel 2010 Quick Access Toolbar Commands in Excel 365 for Mac

Learn how to replicate Excel 2010 Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) commands in Excel 365 for Mac. While most commands have been successfully replicated, adding a font name to the Mac QAT remains elusive.

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Four-Drive System: One Drive Operates Slowly
Four-Drive System: One Drive Operates Slowly

Users report unusual behavior when attempting to write to four disks concurrently. The last disk (/dev/sdd) consistently operates at speeds ranging from 40MB/s to 5MB/s.

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Can't MacBook Access IPv6 Address on Windows PC?
Can't MacBook Access IPv6 Address on Windows PC?

Learn how to resolve the issue of a MacBook not being able to access an IPv6 address on a Windows PC. This guide covers the basics of IPv6 and provides simple steps to configure your devices.

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Squid Proxy: Why Nothing is Cached After Enabling or Disabling
Squid Proxy: Why Nothing is Cached After Enabling or Disabling

Users report that download times for pages remain the same even after setting the Squid Proxy cache. This article explains the possible cause and solutions for this issue.

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Text-Based Network Monitoring Software for Host Reachability: A Simple Solution
Text-Based Network Monitoring Software for Host Reachability: A Simple Solution

Discover the benefits of text-based network monitoring software for maintaining and monitoring the reachability of routers, switches, and other network systems. Simple, efficient, and ideal for tech support.

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Mac Zoom Accessibility: Shortcut Hijacks Elsewhere
Mac Zoom Accessibility: Shortcut Hijacks Elsewhere

Users report conflicts with Mac Zoom's keyboard shortcuts when other applications use similar shortcuts. Learn how to resolve these issues and optimize your Mac experience.

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Connecting Another WireGuard Server to an Existing One: VPS Open Ports and NAT Solutions
Connecting Another WireGuard Server to an Existing One: VPS Open Ports and NAT Solutions

Learn how to connect another WireGuard server to an existing one, even if the new server is behind a NAT or VPS with open ports. Discover practical solutions for PC-to-PC and phone connections.

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Charles Proxy Not Working with iPhone Hotspot on Samsung Galaxy S21, iPhone 14 Plus, and macOS Sonoma 14.4.1
Charles Proxy Not Working with iPhone Hotspot on Samsung Galaxy S21, iPhone 14 Plus, and macOS Sonoma 14.4.1

Users report that Charles Proxy is not capturing logs when using iPhone Hotspot on Samsung Galaxy S21, iPhone 14 Plus, and macOS Sonoma 14.4.1. This article provides suggested solutions to resolve the issue.

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Setting the Location of an External Drive using Volume ID
Setting the Location of an External Drive using Volume ID

Learn how to set the location of an external drive using its Volume ID in various operating systems: Linux, Windows, and MacOS.

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Unable to Access Specific Image on Local Web Server: Permission Errors
Unable to Access Specific Image on Local Web Server: Permission Errors

Users updating banner images on their websites encounter permission errors when trying to display the new image. This article provides solutions for Linux, Windows, and MacOS users.

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Flashing Grey OneDrive Icon Appeared on Mac Laptop: Interrupting Apps Activity - Can't Find Quit
Flashing Grey OneDrive Icon Appeared on Mac Laptop: Interrupting Apps Activity - Can't Find Quit

Users report encountering a problem with a flashing grey OneDrive icon on their Mac laptops, which interrupts app activities. Attempts to move the application, use Force Quit Apple menu, or quit it normally fail.

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MacBook Pro Sudden Crawl: Identifying and Resolving the Issue
MacBook Pro Sudden Crawl: Identifying and Resolving the Issue

A MacBook Pro (2.9GHz quad-core i7 running Ventura macOS) suddenly slows down, with the 'top' command showing less than 10% idle and no apparent running apps. In this article, we explore possible causes and solutions for this issue.

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Changing Root Without Side Effects: Keeping Your Environment Intact
Changing Root Without Side Effects: Keeping Your Environment Intact

Learn how to change root in your current shell without entering a new subshell or affecting your environment. This tech support article provides steps for Linux, Windows, and MacOS.

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Unable to Delete File with Unusual Characters in MacOS Trash
Unable to Delete File with Unusual Characters in MacOS Trash

Learn how to delete a file with unusual characters in its name from the MacOS Trash using various methods. Find out what to do when common methods like 'rm' and 'find' fail.

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Bind Mounts: Alternatives when Target Already Exists?
Bind Mounts: Alternatives when Target Already Exists?

When working with bind mounts to read-only files or directories in specific locations, an error may occur if the target already exists. In this article, we will discuss alternatives and workarounds to overcome this issue.

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Removing Buttons in PowerPoint for Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide
Removing Buttons in PowerPoint for Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to hide unwanted buttons in PowerPoint for Mac, including the Record, Comments, Presenter Tools, and Share buttons. Standard screen ribbons remain visible.

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Preventing Computer from Entering Sleep Mode: Stop Beeping Sounds
Preventing Computer from Entering Sleep Mode: Stop Beeping Sounds

Learn how to prevent your computer from entering sleep mode and stopping the associated beeping sounds. This article covers solutions for Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

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MacBook Pro M1: Trackpad and Keyboard Malfunction on macOS Sonoma 14.5 with External Keyboard
MacBook Pro M1: Trackpad and Keyboard Malfunction on macOS Sonoma 14.5 with External Keyboard

Users of MacBook Pro M1 encountering issues with trackpad and keyboard malfunctions while using macOS Sonoma 14.5. This article provides potential solutions for this problem, including the use of an external Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

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MacBook Air 1TB SSD Incorrectly Computing Available Space
MacBook Air 1TB SSD Incorrectly Computing Available Space

Users of MacBook Air 1TB have reported that the available SSD space shown in System Settings is less than expected. This article will guide you through the process of checking and resolving this issue.

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Consolidate Data: Merge Multiple Columns into One
Consolidate Data: Merge Multiple Columns into One

Learn how to consolidate data from multiple columns into one column using various methods in Linux, Windows, and MacOS. Follow these steps to merge columns and simplify your data.

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Capturing Entire Process Tree in macOS: A macOS Command Line Tool
Capturing Entire Process Tree in macOS: A macOS Command Line Tool

Learn how to capture an entire process tree in macOS using a command line tool. This article suggests a tool similar to tracetree for Linux, and provides instructions on how to use it.

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Adding 001-002-003 etc files to a folder: A Tech Support Guide
Adding 001-002-003 etc files to a folder: A Tech Support Guide

Learn how to add multiple files with names like 001, 002, 003 to a folder using PowerShell or other methods for Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

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Getting the Full File Path of a Just-Opened File in MacOS Terminal using a Script
Getting the Full File Path of a Just-Opened File in MacOS Terminal using a Script

In this tech support article, we will guide you on how to add lines to a script in MacOS Terminal to get the full file path of a just-opened file, including its filename extension.

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Finding and Resolving File Duplicates: Cache Option Explained
Finding and Resolving File Duplicates: Cache Option Explained

In this article, we will discuss the cache option in the file duplicates finding tool and where the signatures database is stored.

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Couldn't Possibly Print: Pipe Character Delimiter Report Issue
Couldn't Possibly Print: Pipe Character Delimiter Report Issue

Users report an issue where they cannot print reports with pipe character delimiters. This issue may occur in both old and new applications and could be related to the printer settings or report format structure. In this article, we will explore possible solutions for resolving this problem in Linux, Windows, and MacOS.

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Adding Delay to OBS Preview: A Tech Support Guide
Adding Delay to OBS Preview: A Tech Support Guide

Learn how to add a delay to the OBS preview in this tech support article. This feature is useful for synchronizing audio and video streams, improving live streaming experiences. Follow the instructions below for Linux, Windows, and MacOS.

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Troubleshooting FTP Server Setup on MacOS: Editing /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/tftp.plist
Troubleshooting FTP Server Setup on MacOS: Editing /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/tftp.plist

Learn how to edit the tftp.plist file in MacOS to set up an FTP server. This article offers a step-by-step guide, including suggested keywords for SEO optimization.

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LDAP Search Commands Suddeny Stopped Working on Mac
LDAP Search Commands Suddeny Stopped Working on Mac

A user reports that LDAP search commands have stopped working on their Mac since yesterday. The config file appears unchanged. Here's a possible solution.

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Disabling Screen Lock after Multiple Wrong PIN Guesses
Disabling Screen Lock after Multiple Wrong PIN Guesses

Little children or unintended users repeatedly entering wrong PINs to unlock a PC can cause the screen lock to require a restart. Here's how to disable the screen lock feature or set a safer password.

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Limited 'Share' Menu Options in MacOS: An Explanation
Limited 'Share' Menu Options in MacOS: An Explanation

Users of MacOS have reported limited options when using the 'Share' menu. This article explains possible reasons for this behavior and suggests workarounds.

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Finding a File on macOS 14.5 APFS Disk: Doc-ID and File-ID
Finding a File on macOS 14.5 APFS Disk: Doc-ID and File-ID

Learn how to locate a file on a macOS 14.5 APFS disk using Doc-ID and File-ID in Disk Utility.

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Trust Alert Immediately Disappears Connecting iPad to Mac
Trust Alert Immediately Disappears Connecting iPad to Mac

Users report an issue where a trust alert immediately disappears when connecting an iPad to a Mac. This article discusses possible reasons and solutions.

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Unable to find Vulkan library on macOS for ash-rs/ashrun
Unable to find Vulkan library on macOS for ash-rs/ashrun

Users trying to build ash-rs/ashrun on macOS encounter an issue where the Vulkan library cannot be found. This article suggests some troubleshooting steps to resolve the problem.

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macOS 14.3.1: Setting Primary DNS Server in dnsmasq Network (MacOS, Network)
macOS 14.3.1: Setting Primary DNS Server in dnsmasq Network (MacOS, Network)

Learn how to set the primary DNS server in a macOS network using dnsmasq with a Cloudflare DNS IP.

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Changing Cell Alignment and Font Color in Spreadsheets
Changing Cell Alignment and Font Color in Spreadsheets

Learn how to change cell alignment and font color in popular spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.

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Renaming Two Google Drive Desktop Instances on Mac: Possible Edit Names?
Renaming Two Google Drive Desktop Instances on Mac: Possible Edit Names?

Learn how to rename two Google Drive desktop instances on a Mac to differentiate between them. This article provides suggested edit names for your reference.

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Force Installed: iPadOS App on macOS Instead of macOS Version?
Force Installed: iPadOS App on macOS Instead of macOS Version?

Disabling macOS support to install iPadOS apps on Macs. Since I'm no longer maintaining the macOS version of an app, users may want to remove this platform option. Learn how to force install an iPadOS app on macOS instead.

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Thunderbird Won't Update IMAP Folders Anymore: Unresolved Issue
Thunderbird Won't Update IMAP Folders Anymore: Unresolved Issue

Users report Thunderbird failing to update IMAP folders. This issue seems unresolved in the support thread. Learn potential solutions.

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iMac Retina 2014: Internal SATA Connection Not Visible in Windows 10 (OS Partition)
iMac Retina 2014: Internal SATA Connection Not Visible in Windows 10 (OS Partition)

A user upgraded their iMac Retina 2014 from a 256GB SSD to a 1TB SSD, cloning the original boot camp partitions. However, the internal SATA connection is not visible in Windows 10.

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Extracting Grid Numbers from Image Table using OCR
Extracting Grid Numbers from Image Table using OCR

Learn how to extract numbers from an image table using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Microsoft PowerTOys tools. This tutorial covers Linux, Windows, and MacOS platforms.

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Determining the Best Allocation Unit Size for HDD: Smaller Files vs. Larger Files
Determining the Best Allocation Unit Size for HDD: Smaller Files vs. Larger Files

In this tech support article, we'll analyze the impact of smaller and larger files on HDD performance, specifically focusing on the allocation unit size decision in NTFS. Understanding the differences between slow IOPS and I/O rate will help determine the optimal cluster size for your HDD.

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Converting Multi-Column Table: First 3 Columns as Keys/Dates
Converting Multi-Column Table: First 3 Columns as Keys/Dates

Learn how to convert a multi-column table with the first three columns as keys or dates into a more manageable format.

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MacOS Spell Check with British Keyboard: USE English Instead
MacOS Spell Check with British Keyboard: USE English Instead

Learn how to use American English (USE English) for spell checking on MacOS with a British keyboard. This article provides a step-by-step guide to help you switch from British English to American English in your MacOS spell check.

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Missing PitchShift Feature in VLC Media Player (Mac) - Version 3.0.20
Missing PitchShift Feature in VLC Media Player (Mac) - Version 3.0.20

User reports missing PitchShift feature in the latest version (3.0.20) of VLC media player on Mac. The feature is usually located under 'AudioEffects' > 'Advanced', but it's not present.

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Troubleshooting External 6TB HDD Attachment Issues
Troubleshooting External 6TB HDD Attachment Issues

Experiencing issues with the attachment of an external 6TB Hard Disk Drive (HDD)? Learn how to troubleshoot and potentially recover your data.

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Firefox Refuses to Load Websites: A Solution for macOS 14.4.1 (Sonoma) Users
Firefox Refuses to Load Websites: A Solution for macOS 14.4.1 (Sonoma) Users

Some users have reported that Firefox (v125.0.3) refuses to load websites on macOS 14.4.1 (Sonoma). This issue can be resolved by editing the /etc/hosts file. Here's how to do it.

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Firefox Blocks Websites Based on /etc/hosts File on macOS
Firefox Blocks Websites Based on /etc/hosts File on macOS

Users report that Firefox version 125.0.3 refuses to load websites when specific entries are present in the /etc/hosts file on macOS 14.4.1.

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Accessing Location Services with Python on macOS Sonaoma 14.4.1: No Pop-up Appears
Accessing Location Services with Python on macOS Sonaoma 14.4.1: No Pop-up Appears

This article discusses how to grant Python access to location services on macOS Sonaoma 14.4.1 using iTerm2 and the command line. Despite expecting a pop-up request, none appears.

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Creating a Mac Shell Script for Connecting to a School Wi-Fi Network
Creating a Mac Shell Script for Connecting to a School Wi-Fi Network

Learn how to create a Mac shell script for connecting to a school Wi-Fi network using the NetworkSetup command. Follow the steps below to set up the script and make necessary adjustments for your specific network.

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MacOS Menu Bar Appearing Wrong Monitor: Auto-hide, Set to Always
MacOS Menu Bar Appearing Wrong Monitor: Auto-hide, Set to Always

Experiencing issues with the MacOS Menu Bar appearing on the wrong monitor while using auto-hide or setting it to always? Learn how to resolve this problem and improve your user experience.

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