Questions tagged [file]
A resource for storing information which is available for a computer program. Computer files can be considered as the modern counterpart of paper documents.
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Recovering data for zero-byte files on Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive) external drive
I have an external drive where something has gone wrong and I have zero-byte files that I know should not be zero bytes. When I log in after booting, I get a dialog box: macOS is Unable to Repair the ...
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How to interpret reported file sizes from dd?
System: iMac M4, Sequoia 15.6 I found various suggestions for quick ways to create a large file for testing purposes. What I don't understand is what dd actually produces. Example: dd if=/dev/...
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How can I tell Gatekeeper not to check (downloaded) files with a specific extension?
Since the upgrade to macOS 15.4, I've noticed that every time I try to open a Lilypond file, Gatekeeper blocks me from doing so: Apple could not verify "EL 38 1.ly" is free of malware that ...
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MacOS Sequoia File Association Issue
Ever since updating to Sequoia, my .cube files come out as "MLUT_File" instead of "DaVinci Resolve Cube LUT (.cube). This makes it impossible to open LUTs with my application of choice. ...
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The document is on a volume that does not support permanent version storage
I have a text file which is located on a NAS storage and this message has come up when trying to save. The document is on a volume that does not support permanent version storage It doesn't matter ...
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How can I transfer files from the Procreate app from one iPad to another?
I recently switched to a new iPad and need to transfer all my artwork from Procreate to the new device. I want to ensure that I don’t lose any files, layers, or custom palettes. Since Procreate doesn’...
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How can I compare file attributes?
I have two identical files with different date/time and owner attributes. diff does not indicate that they differ. Is there any way to include attributes in the comparison as well? I want to see if ...
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Open a VCE file on MacOS (non-US user)
Is there a way to do this on MacOS 15.2? I see a post from way back in 2012 but the linked app is not available in my country (Australia) and it's unclear if the app is still maintained. I have been ...
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How to find all recently installed files?
For example, Unreal Engine scatters its files on the desktop, in User/Shared, in User, how can I collect them all if Finder search does not index files in Shared, User, etc.?
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macOS associate filetype with executable
Using macOS (Sequoia) I want to associate a filetype with an executable. Not an application, a .command executable. Done it in the long past, so that a double click on the file ran the chosen ...
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Shortcuts: saving photos as files?
My shortcut for doing so where I just have a block "Save Photos as files" stopped working in iOS 18. I want to save photos in the files app in any selected directory.
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An app changed file associations without my permission - how do I restore them?
I installed an AI coding IDE by dragging it to my Applications folder. As soon as I opened it, it changed my Finder such that all .md, .json, .txt etc. open with this new app instead of others. I do ...
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Safari Can't Open Downloads Directly
I am not sure why but recently when I download PDF, PNG, HTML, Safari prevents me from opening it in the download button to the right of the search bar. I have to go to finder to open it manually. Any ...
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Is there a way to use a second Mac with its own OS to transfer elements and windows back and forth easily?
I have a newer Mac (MacBook Pro 2019) and an older one (iMac 2011). For many reasons having to do with the fact that neither computer is compatible with the entirety of my software and devices, I ...
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Deleting all files but some on Mac in Terminal
Is it possible to write a command in Terminal that would delete all files on Mac except for some? Let’s say I have one general folder that consists of N folders with different titles/names. I need to ...
