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Re: macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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intricatedetail wrote: post #768
monocasa wrote: post #686

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My Huawei Matebook Pro has been everything I wanted in a Mac, in a way I couldn't get from Apple. Pros that Macbooks don't have: USB-A (along with USB-C), no touch bar, 3:2 screen, can enable secure boot if I choose so feel like I'll be able to run whatever I want on it, replaceable SSD, etc. Pros that Macbooks also have: still has a great build quality, full day battery Cons that both have: Non replaceable RAM

Are you not worried about your data going to China? Huawei looks indeed great, but I would never use it. Maybe if there was a way to replace components with ones from legitimate source like Mouser or digikey, to ensure there is no spying going on.

I think a firmware- or hardware-level exfiltration system that works anywhere would be valuable enough that they are not likely to burn it by putting it in systems sold widely to consumers, where it would only be a matter of time before it was detected. Unless monocasa is someone fairly important, that is!

Re: macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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Post by st1x7 »

thrwwy90876 wrote: post #315
Lammy wrote: post #33

Maybe it's just me but the idea that my computer lets Apple (+ any LE organizations) surveil my app launches seems so much scarier than any malware.

If you haven't downloaded your data from Apple recently I suggest doing that. The amount of personal info they collect has exploded over the last couple years. Their Services business is moving them into Google levels of data collection.

Having downloaded my data from both Apple and Google, "Google levels of data collection" seems inaccurate.

Re: macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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pomian wrote: post #705
pgt wrote: post #390

A compelling way to enact change at large corporates is to vocally communicate when and why you are forced back into a buying position as a customer. Apple VPs who are listening, especially Craig Federighi - here is an early warning for you. The HN crowd may seem fringe, but they are living in the future. I de-Googled my entire life over similar transgressions by Google and several of my friends are gradually going t…

From a another post on this page, someone recommended to look at Metabox. I never heard of them. I just looked over their site. Some very very cool options. Been in business a long time. https://www.metabox.com.au/ I've tried Alienware -used to be good, bit not very impressed since Dell days, I've tried Razer- always some issues, Dell g and XPS seems the best, up to now. But this Metabox looks really fun. Wonder if o…

Australia's anti-encryption laws make me very wary of buying anything based there.

The Singles Day ad on the landing page made me think it was a domain squatting ad page.

Re: macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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Post by masklinn »

sildur wrote: post #752
submeta wrote: post #2

Unbelievable. When I read the tweet (tried to post here as well), I suddenly realized why my Mac was unresponsive an hour ago. Here is another tweet that describes the problem in more detail: https://mobile.twitter.com/llanga/status/1326989724704268289 > I am currently unable to work because macOS sends hashes of every opened executable to some server of theirs and when `trustd` and `syspolicyd` are unable to do so,…

That oscp server must be compiling a huge set of stats on application usage. That doesn't sound right, privacy-wise.

It probably just gets a fingerprint, or the cert’ information.

But when the endpoint is dying and it gets called every time you try to run any binary…

Re: macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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Post by fierarul »

areoform wrote: post #533
submeta wrote: post #2

Unbelievable. When I read the tweet (tried to post here as well), I suddenly realized why my Mac was unresponsive an hour ago. Here is another tweet that describes the problem in more detail: https://mobile.twitter.com/llanga/status/1326989724704268289 > I am currently unable to work because macOS sends hashes of every opened executable to some server of theirs and when `trustd` and `syspolicyd` are unable to do so,…

So yesterday I wrote about the blurring lines of ownership, and people came back with some fairly disparate responses. It's fair to say that I was mostly dismissed. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25058952 And this is why I won't be moving to Apple silicon. Apple already has the ability to restrict whats apps I can run (they can simply toggle a switch for all users to "no unsigned binaries"), and congrats! Apple…

> Oh and it shouldn't be more expensive than a Mac as many of these laptops are!

Clearly there's no need to jump ship if it's more expensive on the other side.

Re: macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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Post by lloeki »

pmontra wrote: post #781
mastazi wrote: post #563

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> keyboard + trackpad alignment is wonky (it's off-center in a lot of cases! How weird is that???) Those are laptops with numeric keypads, the trackpad is still centred relative to the "main area" of the keyboard (the home row and in particular the rest keys - the two keys with a little bump, F and J on a QWERTY) but it is off-centre relative to the body of the laptop due to the presence of the keypad. Macs don't hav…

But you want to align the keyboard and the touchpad with the vertical axis of your body so you end up with 2/3 of the screen to your right. That's why I'm advocating no number pads on laptops.

I’d rather align myself with the screen, otherwise I’m mostly constantly looking towards a slight right, which is a terrible twist for the spine.

It’s much easier and more comfortable to adjust my hands over a slightly offset keyboard.

Re: macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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Post by Faaak »

octoberfranklin wrote: post #591
phkahler wrote: post #537

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> I am currently unable to work because macOS sends hashes of every opened executable to some server of theirs and when `trustd` and `syspolicyd` are unable to do so, the entire operating system grinds to a halt. That's another case of a product not doing its primary function - OS running apps - because company placed their own (data gathering) objective above it. See thermostats not turning on heat when the internet…

See also: all electric vehicles (except a few very old designs).

Tesla is not all electric vehicles.

My Twizy and Ioniq haven't got a single touch of data gathering neither a SIM card/wifi connectivity.

Re: macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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Post by tored »

fn1 wrote: post #670
nightowl_games wrote: post #556

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Yeah so basically in the windows world, a lot of the good laptops are under the "business class" of the various manufacturers: Dell Precision, HP Elite Book, MSI Prestige In the consumer world the Dell XPS, Asus Zenbook, Asus Pro Art are the way to go for a designer. Dell Precision is probably the overall best laptop. MSI Prestige is targetted right at you though, with color accuracy and a good display. The only bran…

> In the consumer world the Dell XPS [...] are the way to go for a designer I have to use a Dell XPS 9560 and had two issues with it, most people never realize: 1. The Intel Thermal management driver is buggy so the device shuts off on very high-load tasks. You have to find the old driver on the internet and install it, and prevent windows from reverting to a new driver. 2. Only after two years of hanging connections…

Dell XPS 9360, good keyboard and touchpad, but my two issues, Dell software for updating drivers is just buggy. In general Dell can't write good consumer software.

Second is the same as yours, the Killer Wi-Fi is subpar. Can't keep a steady connection. Can trigger bluescreens if resuming without power cable and running Firefox (I think). Have not changed my Wi-Fi card yet.

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