Why: After macOS Time Machine restore, not booting? Folder with Question mark flashing.

Why: After macOS Time Machine restore, not booting? Folder with Question mark flashing.

Did you recently restore your Mac from a Time Machine backup and upon booting up the first time, you see a folder with question mark flashing? If you reboot, the problem persists.   1. It is likely your Mac and Time Machine restore is secured by Secure Boot – Full Security and your Mac must be...

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Why: An Internet Connection is required to verify this startup disk.

Why: An Internet Connection is required to verify this startup disk.

Did you recently restore your macOS using Time Machine and when you attempt to boot the first time, you receive this message:   An Internet connection is required to verify this startup disk. Connect to the Internet or select a different startup disk.   This is due to secure boot security enabled on your Mac. Your...

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Fix: Installation of macOS could not continue. (This content can’t be downloaded at this time.)

Fix: Installation of macOS could not continue. (This content can’t be downloaded at this time.)

If you attempt to run macOS installer, you receive an error message after clicking continue.   Installation of macOS could not continue. Installation requires downloading important connect. That content can’t be downloaded at this time. Try again later.   Verify the following:   1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet - WiFi or Ethernet and...

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Disable folders and files dragging delay (Spring-loading delay) – macOS

Disable folders and files dragging delay (Spring-loading delay) – macOS

If you are noticing a delay when you drag files into folders, it is because of a feature called Spring-loading delay. This feature allows you to open a folder when you hover over it with a file.   If you quickly maneuver files and folder on your Mac, you may find this feature frustrating, as you...

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Do you want to allow this computer to access information on “device” - Keeps popping up! (iPhone iTunes)

Do you want to allow this computer to access information on “device” - Keeps popping up! (iPhone iTunes)

When you connect your iPhone to your Mac, iTunes launches and continually prompts with the message Do you want to allow this computer to access information on “DEVICE”. If you click continue or cancel the message continues to appear and you hear the Apple connecting beep over and over again.   1. The Lightening cable you...

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