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Encrypt your zip file in macOS

September 4, 2024

First make your compressed zip file as per usual.  Then use this command in Terminal: zip -e nameOfNewSafeFile.zip nameOfOldFile.zip Terminal will ask for a password – this is the password you want to use on the new file, not your … Continue reading →

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macOS Stickies not staying in place?

February 20, 2024

If your Stickies windows aren’t “sticking” in place on your external monitor, here’s the fix: Remove ~/Library/Saved Application States/com.apple.Stickies.savedState Close Stickies and reopen Enjoy! Thanks go to Sera H for this fix from StackExchange!

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Handy macOS keyboard shortcuts

April 13, 2023

Every now and then I forget these two helpful macOS shortcuts – maybe others do too, so I’ve decided to share! Immediate logoutCommand + Option + Shift + Q Show/hide hidden filesCommand + Shift + .

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Axial SCX24 LED light pinout

January 23, 2023

It seems a popular thing to put additional lights onto SCX24’s of all flavors (C10, Deadbolt, Wrangler, Gladiator, and now the Bronco).  Interestingly though, no one seems to want to share information for how to add functioning brake lights and … Continue reading →

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Manjaro – want your desktop icons?

January 5, 2023

While this is really more of a note for myself, it may help others. If you would like to have desktop icons in Manjaro, this can be done by installing gnome-shell-extension-gtk4-desktop-icons-ng.  If you already have this installed, make sure you … Continue reading →

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