r/mac • u/AchyutChaudhary • 3h 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.


r/mac • u/Radio_TVGuy • 16h ago
News/Article Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
r/mac • u/Williss12 • 10h ago
Image Looks Like I’m Getting M6!🤷🏼♂️👍🏼
Any outstanding orders have basically got early access to pre orders it looks like! Was originally M5 so that’s good they’ve done that. Would’ve been brutal if they didn’t. I’ll take the extra few days wait 👨🏼💻
r/mac • u/igorkvnski • 2h ago
Discussion JellyBench: M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6 WINE scores wanted. Thanks!
Image Someone just gave me broken...old ibook and first gen ipad? Maybe i can do repurpose become fancy paperweights or somethings idk~
r/mac • u/irazo5226 • 8h ago
My Mac Reliable printer for Mac, any suggestions?
I currently have a 2023 Mac Mini running MacOS Golden Gate. Computer works fine, my printers however are something all together. I am looking to print regular documents and a few good quality photos on occasion. I have tried HP printers and they cannot print photos a 5x7 or 4x6 sheet. I recently bought an Espon EcoTank 8500 and printing looks great for both photos and docs. However, the printer constantly goes offline even though it still shows connected to wifi. I am always having to restart the printer or remove and then re-add the printer. If anyone can help, I just want a printer that prints photos and documents when I want it to. Thanks.
r/mac • u/TheTwelveYearOld • 1d ago
Discussion How obnoxious
I'm pissed to see someone edit all their old comments with a completely unrelated ad. I'm sure the answer to this question was very good given how many votes it has. Now I know what NOT to buy or install.
r/mac • u/PureLand6409 • 6h ago
Question M5 Macbook Air Liquid
So, I dripped some iced tea on my MacBook. Not too much but enough to say it could possibly lead to damage.
Went to ComSpot (Apple Premium Partner in Germany) and they gave me a fixed price for a repair. 1300€. ($1450)
The MacBook works! I can use it normally but supposedly there’s still the liquid inside. I cannot see myself paying that much money to “fix” it. How bad would it be to just continue using it like that with more caution.
r/mac • u/infinitywolft • 1h ago
Question Ayuda MacBook Pro 2012
Hola gente, este es mi primera Mac ya que normalmente programo porque soy programador xd. En fin en contexto es que esta es mi primera Mac que es una MacBook Pro 2012, llamarme ignorante o demás, pero me podrían orientar en decirme el dmg de la suite completa de adobe sea 2021 o compatible con esta Mac para poder hacer diseños sea en Photoshop o sí hay que comprarlo o etc. quedo atento muchas gracias por su atención.
r/mac • u/justwannatravel4 • 1d ago
My Mac Moving bug inside macbook screen (M1 Air, 2020)
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Guys there is an actual alive moving insect inside my macbook screen HELP pleasee. What to do I'm scared rn😭. Does anyone know why has this happened and what to do next???😭😭😭😭 Honestly makes me question Apple quality 🥴
r/mac • u/poopmagic • 1d ago
Image For anyone alarmed by the download size of macOS 27.2...
...even though it’s a big download, it doesn’t seem to use any more space once it’s installed.
These screenshots are from my M1 MacBook Pro taken right before downloading/installing 27.2 and after. macOS storage itself is actually ~1 GB less.
The interesting thing here is the ~11 GB drop in my System Data. It seems like a win, but it’s actually cosmetic. For whatever reason, macOS 27.0.1 was counting purgeable storage as System Data (disk utility said I had 11.3 GB). This is something I don’t remember seeing in Tahoe.
When I installed 27.2 GB, my purgeable storage actually went up (to 31.3 GB) but doesn’t seem to count as System Data any more.
r/mac • u/Radio_TVGuy • 1d ago
News/Article Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2
My Mac Problems with Java in system settings
I'm a former Windows user who recently bought a 15-inch MacBook Air M5 with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage to escape the hell that Windows has become.
I love this computer.
I currently have the latest version of macOS Golden Gate installed.
I installed Java 8 (from Oracle) update 511, and it added a section in the bottom left of System Settings, but when I click on it, it's completely blank, and I can't see any options in the Java Control Panel.
Are you experiencing this?
It's a bug?
Is there a solution?
Because I've tried everything I can think of, and I can't fix it.
Thank you very much.
Best regards.
r/mac • u/nerdangel94 • 10h ago
Question Mac mini: File Attachment Window Opens as a Large White Horizontal Block and Cannot Be Resized Properly
I’m experiencing a strange issue with Apple Mail on my Mac mini.
Whenever I compose a new email and click the attachment button, the file selection window opens as an extremely wide, blank white horizontal block. The window extends beyond the screen boundaries, making it impossible to access the files or select an attachment.
I can resize the window vertically, but not horizontally. Changing its height doesn’t resolve the issue or reveal the missing content. The white block also moves together with the Mail compose window.
Tried safe mode, upgraded from Tahoe to Golden gate, reinstalled the macOS l, changed resolution the issue still persists.
The Mac mini is connected to a single external monitor.
Has anyone experienced a similar issue with macOS
r/mac • u/diiseeyai • 5h ago
Question Mac Air Assist Needed
Hi guys,
I want to buy an M1 MacBook air. Tight budget so bare with me. I have seen a couple of listing on market place but all in all I need advice on what to check out for before making a purchase.
TIA
r/mac • u/namenottaken14 • 6h ago
Discussion Talk about timing :/
I'm traveling overseas and packed my MacBook in my my carry on (have done it in the past) the with no issues, but this time I wasn't traveling alone two suit cases plus the carry on... I placed it on top of my luggage and it slipped and boom I opened it and noticed My screen is damaged, it turns on,but can't view anything, Good News I have AC+ they have an Apple store at my final destination, but I'm contemplating just waiting until I get back stateside in case anything weird happens/ quality.
Anyone do repairs overseas without any issues?
Lesson learned never pack a laptop in a carry on
r/mac • u/Consistent_Pop_873 • 13h ago
Question MacBook Air horizontal lines
These horizontal lines have been on the display of my M3 MacBook Air since I bought it a few months ago. I can’t find anything on the internet that seems to have a solution, so any advice is appreciated.