How to Edit property lists in Terminal

Property lists are essentially XML files with a .plist extension. Here's how to edit them using the command line in the macOS Terminal app. XML is an open data format which gained popularity in the mid-1990's when the internet first became commercialized. It's a text-based format which uses key/value pairs to store data. Keys provide…

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Apple seeds second RC builds of iOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2

Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. Apple has issued its second release candidates of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, visionOS 2.2, and tvOS 18.2 for testing, as the eventual public release gets closer. The second RC round takes place after the first, which came out on December 5. This time around, the second…

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Apple’s M4 iPad Pro is down to $849, with delivery by Christmas

Save up to $300 on Apple's M4 iPad Pro - Image credit: Peanuts Apple's M4 iPad Pro is in high demand, and despite Christmas being more than two weeks away, ship times are slipping. We've rounded up the top markdowns, with savings up to $300 off. Get limited-time iPad Pro savings Apple's latest M4 iPad…

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Apple hopes to save Vision Pro with a fresh gaming strategy

Apple’s Vision Pro headset hasn’t caught the imagination of the world’s gamers, a failing which may be at least partly down to the fact that it doesn’t support any dedicated VR gaming controllers. You can use PS5 and Xbox controllers with the headset, but it doesn’t support third-party grip accessories designed specifically for VR content.…

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Surprising rumor says new HomePod will get high-quality OLED screen

An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a display South Korean press unexpectedly claims that Apple's anticipated new HomePod with a display will use high-quality OLED screens, all of which are to be manufactured in China. The much-rumored HomePod with a built-in screen has most recently been predicted to be launched in the second half…

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This super-fast 100W triple Anker charger is nearly half-off today

Charging your iPhone, MacBook, or iPad (or any other gadget you have) is easier and faster when you have the right gear. This 100W three-port Anker will handle everything without breaking a sweat, and the best part is that it’s only $46 at Amazon. That’s an impressive 46 percent off its $85 MSRP. As mentioned,…

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