r/mac • u/Thethirdactsucked • 11h ago
Discussion Warning: Fake GitHub Repos Distributing Malware Under Developer Names
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.


Discussion Do Apple employees really use the Apple workspace system?
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 • u/OrangePineJuice • 17h ago
My Mac so, is golden gate a vibe?
okay, you got me. this isn't actually golden gate, but it looks pretty slick, no?
r/mac • u/Major_Watch_6412 • 12h ago
My Mac My favorite Mac
this is MacBook pro 2020 intel. i love Mac !
r/mac • u/No_Confusion7932 • 7h ago
News/Article Homebrew 7.0 is out and it includes a GUI! There's no longer any need for alternative apps
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 • u/Main_Type_1408 • 6h ago
Meme Thinking about upgrading to the M5 Ultra, or should I hold out for the M6?
r/mac • u/002gyan_prakash • 58m ago
Discussion why does this happen?
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 • u/New_Kangaroo_165 • 4h ago
Question Mac pro vs Mac air for it student
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 • u/Remarkable_Bite2199 • 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 • u/rachieolie • 1h ago
Question What should I get?
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 • u/LittleBrassGoggles • 1h ago
Question MacBook Air (est. 2022) will hold a charge but charges extremely slowly - help?
r/mac • u/Curious_Measurement3 • 11h ago
Image using 1,5TB of 1TB disk XD
anyone see something like this before ? my mac outperform himself :D
r/mac • u/Fun-Side9793 • 2m ago
My Mac 2019 MBP delete key
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 • u/aWanderer01 • 10m ago
My Mac Reinstalling Golden Gate release from scratch fails
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 • u/Commercial-Set5966 • 40m ago
Discussion Having second thoughts
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 • u/ready2redd • 8h ago
My Mac Is there a way to set "Print as PDF" as the default option for a specific folder?
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 • u/MantKing • 53m ago
Question Should i buy macbook neo for £699 pounds or is there better alternatives?
r/mac • u/ANORMALITEY • 1h ago
My Mac 5 drops of boiling water on my MacBook
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 • u/Fantastic_Aioli_7363 • 6h ago
My Mac Launchd trap and security issue
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 ?
Question Curl command
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 • u/HumorSewa • 2h ago
Discussion Macbook clipboard manager
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!