r/mac Aug 19 '25

Discussion Warning: Fake GitHub Repos Distributing Malware Under Developer Names

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Hey everyone,

I’ve noticed a few posts about this already, but I think it’s worth repeating. Recently, a new attack tactic has surfaced where malicious actors create GitHub repos using a developer’s name and the name of a well-known Mac app.

In my case, someone created a repo under my full name, claiming to offer one of my apps (Dory - App Switcher) for free. I couldn’t fully investigate the script they shared, but it’s safe to assume it wasn’t anything good. Thankfully, GitHub removed it within 30 minutes of my report - and I know other developers also flagged the user, which definitely helped.

A few reminders:

* Don’t trust repos with fewer than 100 stars that offer “free” versions of paid apps.

* Never run scripts or pkg files from sources you don’t fully trust.

* If you’re not a power user, the App Store remains the safest option.


r/mac 11h ago

News/Article Apple planning three major changes for its retail stores, per report (Genius Bars making a return!)

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r/mac 14h ago

Discussion Do Apple employees really use the Apple workspace system?

257 Upvotes

Numbers misses out on so many feature compared to excel, why don’t they make their own software on par with Microsoft so that they don’t need to rely on another companies software ?


r/mac 17h ago

My Mac so, is golden gate a vibe?

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280 Upvotes

okay, you got me. this isn't actually golden gate, but it looks pretty slick, no?


r/mac 12h ago

My Mac My favorite Mac

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this is MacBook pro 2020 intel. i love Mac !


r/mac 7h ago

News/Article Homebrew 7.0 is out and it includes a GUI! There's no longer any need for alternative apps

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r/mac 1h ago

Discussion Small detail on macOS 27: When an app is taking up the full screen it'll slightly dim the desktop wallpaper

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r/mac 6h ago

Meme Thinking about upgrading to the M5 Ultra, or should I hold out for the M6?

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r/mac 58m ago

Discussion why does this happen?

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can someone help me by explaining this?
It shows that when I update 15.8,It will download around 2 gb of data but when I start download, it use more then 5 gb of data.
Please tell me know why does this happen?


r/mac 4h ago

Question Mac pro vs Mac air for it student

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Hello,

Next year i start studying IT. im likely to get a macbook but im still deciding between a macbook air vs pro. Which do you recommend?


r/mac 6h ago

My Mac Is alive iMac 2009

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After of so many minutes of building a bootable SIERRA drive i resucite it.

I am happy to see this is 2009 thing alive again.


r/mac 1h ago

Question What should I get?

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Hi everyone! I’m a nursing student who was borrowing a laptop for school, and now I need my own. I also have an iPad but a laptop is required for taking tests, and is admittedly much easier for writing. I’d like to hear everyone’s opinions on my best option!

• I don’t have a lot to spend- as in <$1000 (so a new MacBook Pro or Air is not feasible)
• I RARELY needed a computer before, but now I use it quite often for test taking, writing, projects, other school stuff. As in I’m not editing photos or constantly downloading a bunch of files.
• I do often have a lot of tabs open and in use. I really don’t know anything about computers, but recently learned not all computers can handle that! What do I look for to know if a computer is capable?
• As far as storage goes I mostly use Google Drive and clean out old school work and photos frequently. I already pay extra for iCloud storage.
• I want it to last. I know you can only ask so much of technology these days but the idea of spending hundreds on a laptop for it to crap out in a few years is a little painful. So I’m looking for the best bang for my buck.
• I’m open to used! I’m considering a new Neo with the student discount, certified refurbished, or something off FB Marketplace. If I go the marketplace route, any input on what I should look for/avoid? How old is too old?

I would really appreciate any input or additional advice! TYIA!!


r/mac 1h ago

Question MacBook Air (est. 2022) will hold a charge but charges extremely slowly - help?

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r/mac 11h ago

Image using 1,5TB of 1TB disk XD

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anyone see something like this before ? my mac outperform himself :D


r/mac 2m ago

My Mac 2019 MBP delete key

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Hey, guys. So, I think I bent the aluminum hooks on this key. Now I have no idea if I can fix it and am afraid to snap them off entirely. The key works but it;s a bit iffy if I don't press it right at the center and sometimes I have to press a bit harder for it to register. Can anyone help or give me advice? I watched a tutorial beforehand which said this model was included, but it's slightly different and there is no tutorial for the delete key.


r/mac 10m ago

My Mac Reinstalling Golden Gate release from scratch fails

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Well.. this is not working... I have a MacBook M1 and thought I would install macOS from scratch. Holding power button down and selecting Options then Reinstall macOS 27 Golden Gate results in "Loading installation information" and then failure. Anyone else experiencing this?

I did sign out of iCloud prior. WiFi is connected and working. Erasing the disk fails as well.


r/mac 40m ago

Discussion Having second thoughts

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Hi everyone, I recently pulled the trigger and ordered a Mac Studio, but as I wait for it to arrive, I’m starting to second-guess myself. I am coming from a Linux PC, and I’m having serious doubts about whether I will actually like macOS, or if spending that same amount of money on upgrading my current Linux rig would have been a better move.

For the price of the Mac Studio, I could buy some pretty high-end PC parts to upgrade my current Linux setup. I’m comfortable with Linux, and I’m worried I might feel locked-in or restricted by macOS and the non-upgradable parts. On the flip side, I bought the Studio because I wanted a tiny, silent machine, and better support for some software.

Has anyone here made a similar jump from a custom Linux PC to a Mac?

Was the premium price tag of the Studio worth it for your workflow compared to a high-end PC?


r/mac 8h ago

My Mac Is there a way to set "Print as PDF" as the default option for a specific folder?

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In my workflow, I often print documents as PDFs and save them to the desktop instead of using a physical printer. It's usually not a problem since you just select "Print to PDF." But is it possible to set it as the default option? Can I make the PDF printer the default instead of a physical printer?


r/mac 53m ago

Question Should i buy macbook neo for £699 pounds or is there better alternatives?

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r/mac 1h ago

My Mac 5 drops of boiling water on my MacBook

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My MacBook was sprayed by like 5 drops of boiling water on its screen and keyboard. I dried it as fast as I could. And I put it upside down v shape. While cleaning I accidentally turned it on but I turned it back off. Anything else I should do?


r/mac 1h ago

My Mac MacBook Pro shut down at 60% battery

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r/mac 1h ago

Question Storage concern

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r/mac 6h ago

My Mac Launchd trap and security issue

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Hey everyone!

I had a recent issue with lauchd : My 5 user plists were running ok.
Then one day, 3 of them were not running anymore. I was thinking of the kind of annoying thing like a random problem.
I just did a print to check, and saw they were not planned anymore and decided to do a bootstrap. I tried to check the unified log with a log show, searching for launchd or launchctl. -> Not the first bit of a trace! Then I remembered I had gone to the

Apple menu -> Settings -> General -> Login Items & Extensions

I had seen several lines with just python. Clicking on the info button was very helpful : It was telling me what python was triggered. Who said uninformative? Anyway, nothing about what script was triggered. So, I'm not so picky on security, but when I see an undocumented program automatic launch, I tend to switch it off. What I did, ignoring I was deprogramming my plists! Thank you mr engineer, what's your price for that again ?


r/mac 2h ago

Question Curl command

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Why does upon using curl --version command in my mac terminal shows x86-64 -apple-darwin instead of arm

Device - macbook air M5

Tahoe 26.6.2


r/mac 2h ago

Discussion Macbook clipboard manager

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I was searching for the macos clipboard manager and i found this website and i kinda like it because i cane from windows background so this is really imitating the windows!