Dropbox's latest update adds a non-removable Finder toolbar, sparking criticism for poor UX and ignoring user control.
A guide to programmatically changing and persisting custom application icons on Mac OS X using terminal commands and cache management.
A guide to organizing Xcode projects with conventions for naming, folder structure, and managing multiple targets and platforms.
A guide to setting up and running PHP with the Caddy web server on macOS, including installation and configuration steps.
A developer documents the process of wiping and reinstalling their MacBook, listing essential software, tools, and customizations for a fresh development setup.
A guide to manually update Xcode plug-ins for compatibility with new Xcode versions by editing the DVTPluginCompatibilityUUIDs.
Explores a non-standard, lighter method for integrating iOS dependencies with Carthage using the --no-build flag and direct project inclusion.
A guide to installing Xcode Command Line Tools on macOS without a GUI, useful for automated VM setup.
Swift extensions to simplify Core Data localization, including methods for localizing entity names and working with model strings files.
A developer's guide to troubleshooting Java and Android Studio installation issues on macOS Yosemite, with step-by-step solutions.
A technical guide detailing the process of installing Linux, specifically Debian Jessie, on a MacBook Pro, including boot manager setup.
A step-by-step guide to installing the OS X Yosemite Developer Preview Beta as a virtual machine using VirtualBox on a Mac.
A guide to setting up and managing text expansion shortcuts in OS X 10.9 Mavericks, including syncing with iOS via iCloud.
A guide to using the built-in QuickTime Player in OS X Mavericks 10.9 to create screen recordings without extra software.
A technical guide on implementing NSDocument with folder bundles and UTI identifiers for macOS applications, covering common pitfalls and solutions.
A quick terminal command to permanently unhide the ~/Library folder in OS X Mountain Lion and later versions.
How to disable the 3-second reply/forward animation in Apple Mail on OSX Mountain Lion using a terminal command.
A guide to creating simple Mac applications from shell scripts using the 'appify' tool and customizing their icons.
A developer details the painful process of using AppleScript and GUI automation to work around Microsoft Entourage's limited scripting support for rules and folders.
