#macos applications

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5 utilitaires pour la rentrée 2023

Une petite sélection de petits programmes utilitaires pour macOS, découvertes récentes qui me facilitent la vie. Doll Badge watcher (macOs – Gratuit) Certains programmes affichent un badge sur leur icône du Dock afin d’indiquer , par exemple, le nombre de messages non lus. Si comme moi, votre Dock est caché par défaut, vous ne verrez pas ces notifications discrètes. Doll se propose d’afficher…

[hiringjournal]

Why You Should Hire MacOS Developers for Your Next Desktop App Project

The developer you choose can make or ruin the experience of developing a desktop application for Mac users. Mac apps are expected to function better and have a more polished user experience. For this reason, a lot of tech companies decide to work with MacOS developers who specialize in creating native, reliable, and feature-rich apps for the Apple ecosystem.

Mac users anticipate sleek design, quick processing speeds, and smooth interaction with iCloud, Touch Bar, and Spotlight. You require developers who have a thorough understanding of macOS frameworks, tools, and user experience standards in order to achieve those expectations. That’s where you need to hire application developers skilled in developing applications for the Apple OS.

Building Seamless, High-Performance Applications for the Apple Ecosystem

Although a lot of developers are capable of creating cross-platform desktop applications, macOS demands a different set of tools and mentality. More solid and native-like experiences can be produced by developers who are proficient in Swift, Objective-C, and Apple's development environment (Xcode, Interface Builder, etc.).

Hiring MacOS developers entails investing in engineers with the following skills:

Comply with Apple's guidelines for the user interface.

Create responsive user interfaces with Cocoa and SwiftUI.

Optimize battery usage and performance.

Put in place native functions like file system access and notifications.

Verify the compatibility of programs across macOS versions.

This level of experience aids in avoiding typical errors that developers who are more generalists may overlook.

Mac Users Expect More—And Pay Attention to Detail

The devoted user base is one of the reasons IT companies favour Apple platforms. But there are expectations associated with that loyalty. Small details like erratic animations, misaligned components, or slow startup times are noticed by Mac users.

Hiring MacOS developers means that they are prepared for that degree of scrutiny. Instead of feeling like a web wrapper or transferred version, they will ensure that your software integrates naturally into the macOS environment.

Seamless Integration Across Apple Devices

The ability to interface with other Apple products is a major benefit of developing for macOS. To provide a genuinely linked experience, developers can activate Universal Clipboard, iCloud sync, and Handoff. Not only are these elements visually appealing, but they also improve usability and retain consumers in your ecosystem.

Employing application developers who are knowledgeable about macOS and how it interacts with iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS is necessary to ensure this works correctly. Your program can be future-proofed across Apple platforms with the help of a skilled MacOS developer.

When to Hire MacOS Developers Over Generalists

Hiring a general app developer might not be sufficient if your project calls for a sophisticated user interface, an offline-first experience, or extensive system interaction. Although cross-platform frameworks such as Electron or Flutter are excellent for speed, they are unable to replicate the native performance and user experience of a genuine macOS application.

Hiring MacOS developers with domain-specific experience makes much more sense for apps that are aimed at professional Mac users, such as productivity applications or creative software.

Closing Remarks

Writing code is only one aspect of developing a great macOS desktop application. It requires platform knowledge, meticulousness, and a thorough comprehension of Apple's user requirements.

Hiring MacOS developers that can provide the amount of polish your users expect without sacrificing quality is the ideal option for tech and product companies creating tools for design, development, media, or business productivity.

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I haven’t opened up my laptop in like 3 years and I don’t remember why I stopped using it (other than getting an iPad and more or less replacing it) and I’m thinking about cracking her open and seeing what old works are saved on there.

[msicc]

Handling lifecycle events on iOS and MacCatalyst with .NET MAUI

I just blogged: Handling #lifecycle events on #iOS and #MacCatalyst with .NET #MAUI #dotNET #dotNETMAUI #iOSDev #macDev #programming #CSharp #mobileDev #DesktopDev

My current side project is running on iOS and MacCatalyst. Even if both of them are able to share a lot of code, there are some challenges that you should be aware of if you’re going down this route. One of these challenging areas is the handling of the lifecycle events. Read the docs first Before you continue to read this post, I recommend reading the MAUI documentation about the app lifecycle…

[larevuegeek]

Applications de bureau WhatsApp et Signal : Des failles de sécurité inquiétantes

Dans un monde où la confidentialité des communications numériques est de plus en plus précieuse, une récente découverte vient ébranler la confiance des utilisateurs de WhatsApp et Signal sur ordinateur. Ces deux géants de la messagerie instantanée, réputés pour leur sécurité robuste, font face à des critiques concernant leurs applications de bureau macOS.

Applications de bureau WhatsApp et Signal : Des failles de sécurité inquiétantes - LaRevueGeek.com

[rodspurethoughts]

Beware: Pirated macOS Applications Conceal a Dangerous Backdoor

In a recent discovery by Jamf Threat Labs researchers Ferdous Saljooki and Jaron Bradley, a disturbing trend has emerged targeting Apple macOS users. Pirated applications, primarily hosted on Chinese pirating websites, have been found to contain a backdoor capable of granting attackers remote control over infected machines. The modus operandi of these malicious applications is alarming. The…

[flutteragency]

the world of mobile app development with our podcast, "Flutter Unleashed." In this episode, we provide a concise and easy-to-follow guide on installing and configuring Flutter SDK on macOS. Follow along step-by-step as we demystify the process, empowering you to kickstart your Flutter journey seamlessly. Tune in for expert insights and practical tips!

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[richdadpoor]

How NightOwl for Mac Added a Botnet

In the early days of macOS Mojave in 2018, Apple hadn’t offered users a way to automatically switch to dark and light mode at different times of the day. As usual, there were third-party developers eager to pick up the slack. One of the more well-regarded night mode apps to fix this issue was NightOwl, first released in the middle of 2018, a small app with a simple utility that could run in the…

[frog707]

euphemism

Apparently "portability subset" is just a euphemism for "making it difficult to port your app to macOS". Grrrr...

[river-taxbird]

Have you got an old Mac that is no longer supported by Apple? It's time to give it a new life.

How to install the latest MacOS on Mac hardware that is no longer officially supported using OpenCore Legacy Patcher.

I recently discovered this and it has been a game changer. Recently my partner needed a Mac for her music course, so we bought a 2012 Macbook Pro as it was cheap and on paper still had decent hardware for working with music. We were then disappointed to find out that it is no longer supported by Apple, and therefore can't run the latest version of Logic, which she needed to inter-op with the school comptuers. Just as we thought we had bought a less than useful computer, I found this video about OpenCore Legacy Patcher from Youtuber Action Retro.

It's a community made piece of software that allows you to install the latest version of MacOS on any Intel Mac, from the late 2000s onwards. All you need to do is download the application on a mac, it will then allow you to make a bootable USB drive for any version of MacOS you want, and you just need to choose the specific mac you are targeting from a list, and it "blesses" the bootable drive, allowing you to install it on your unsupported mac using the normal install process.

I tried it and it it worked perfectly on the 2012 Macbook Pro, and the latest version of MacOS Sonoma is running perfectly well on the 12 year old hardware. It also allowed us to install the latest version of Logic, so it's working great.

Props to the team for making this and allowing hardware that would otherwise be e-waste to continue to be usable with the modern internet and software. If you end up using it, please consider donating to the team as apparently they had to jump through some serious technical hoops to get this working. Here is the link again if you need it: https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/

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You can go to Settings --> Apps --> Photos --> (scroll down to) Enhanced Visual Search --> toggle to off

"Apple last year deployed a mechanism for identifying landmarks and places of interest in images stored in the Photos application on its customers iOS and macOS devices and enabled it by default, seemingly without explicit consent.

Apple customers have only just begun to notice.

The feature, known as Enhanced Visual Search, was called out last week by software developer Jeff Johnson, who expressed concern in two write-ups about Apple's failure to explain the technology, which is believed to have arrived with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 on October 28, 2024."

[focusontheheart]

Below are the instructions on how to download, unpack, and run the game files for Focus on the Heart! The game will be available free for download from itch.io via the link our release post on May 24, 2024 at 8am EST!

EDIT: We are now live on itch.io! Please see our release post for more details! 🥰

A big thank you to @foibles-fables and @nerd-artist for putting these instructions together!

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Instructions for PC:

Download the game files from itch.io. Select the .zip folder in your Downloads menu and select "Extract All".

Choose a file location and select "Extract". The files will be extracted to your chosen location.

When the extraction is complete, open the new folder location you created. You'll need to click through to the second sub-folder to see the files.

Double-click the game application to begin!

NOTE: You may receive a warning from Windows pictured above. To bypass it, click "More Info" and the "Run Anyway". You will only need to do this once per download!

From the file folder, you can also right-click the game application to create a taskbar or desktop shortcut.

Happy playing!

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Instructions for MAC:

Download the game files from itch.io and extract all files from the .zip folder.

Drag the extracted .apk file to your Applications folder.

Double-click the file. A macOS warning will populate. Click cancel.

Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security.

Scroll until you find the warning for Focus on the Heart. Click "Open Anyway".

In your Applications folder, double-click the .apk file again. The same macOS warning will populate. This time, however, you will be able to select "Open" and run the game!

Happy playing!

[larevuegeek]

Apple corrige les anomalies de localisation dans MacOS Ventura

Les utilisateurs de macOS Ventura 13.5 ont récemment été confrontés à un bug significatif concernant les paramètres d'autorisation de localisation. Heureusement, Apple a rapidement pris des mesures pour résoudre ce problème.

Apple corrige les anomalies de localisation dans MacOS Ventura - LaRevueGeek.com

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LIST: iOS SHORTCUTS

• Spotify to MP3 | "Download Spotify tracks to MP3." • All Media Downloader | "This shortcut helps you download content from social media apps." • Web Services | "Customise the internet for you." • Better GIF Maker | "Convert videos and live photos to GIFs at highest quality using ffmpeg" • Water Eject | "Powerful water ejection system." • Paywall and Cookie Bypass | "Bypass website paywalls and cookies." • iUtilities | "The only shortcut you’ll need" • Reverse Image Search | "Search by image instead of keywords" • Google Translate | "Quickly translate using the Google Translate API" • iTweak Final Version | "A Jailbreak Alternative With Multiple Features!"

...WHAT ARE SHORTCUTS?

for those unaware: the pre-installed Shortcuts app on iOS/macOS/iPadOS can potentially be a life-changing application in regards to digital productivity.

it's utilized as a hub for your collection of shortcuts and automations. shortcuts allow for just a single click—which many times is conveniently incorporated onto your "share" sheet option panel—to execute one or multiple actions; automations are chosen commands that run at specific/relative times of day without prompt.

people tend to overlook the Shortcuts app due to its available "gallery" of shortcuts being rather limited... with the only other option provided being to build these desired actions yourself, which requires the skill of digital coding. however! that's where RoutineHub comes in: it's a website allowing users to share their own complex shortcuts, free of charge, and has a large selection to choose from.

RoutineHub: Shortcuts {by Popularity}

[homokeiju]

systems consultant was a type of high-ranking cleric in the 3rd millenium. they often carried a macbook, a type of slate containing holy texts in an undecipherable language (macOS) bearing in silver a depiction of of the forbidden fruit of knowledge (apple) to shy away those uninitiated to the clergy from even trying to open the slate. the common laborers (bearing a blue collar as a mark of lower status, as opposed to the clergy's white collars) knew from this symbol that just holding knowledge is secondary (the silver apple) to the proper application of it (chrysopoeia, magnum opus), for which the systems consultant was rewarded handsomely by the neofeudal entities quite ironically known as companies (from late latin companio, "one who eats bread with you")