Empowering all developers to build without barriers
GitHub has been awarded the 2024 Axe Accessibility at Scale Award from Deque Systems. Read more about how we’ve implemented accessibility at scale.
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Hundreds of grape growers being paid 1970s rates at breaking point in Australia’s largest wine region
Growers in South Australia’s Riverland will gather at a crisis meeting as warm inland wine regions are pushed to breaking point by 1970s prices for their grapes. ⌘ Read more
How to Automatically Fill SMS Passcodes & Security Codes on iPhone, iPad, Mac
Messages for iPhone, Mac, and iPad all contain a really handy feature that autofills security codes that are sent to you via text message. You know the type, as these text message verification codes are often required for signing into financial institutions or many other things that use it as a method of identity and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/20/how-to-automatic … ⌘ Read more
How to Use 134 New Aerial Wallpapers in MacOS Sonoma
macOS Sonoma arrived with 134 new stunning wallpapers available that you can use to spruce up your Mac desktop background. The giant collection of new wallpapers are themed, with wallpaper options for landscapes, cityscapes, underwater, and Earth from space. Even better, these are not just static, they’re all animated wallpapers, meaning they will briefly move … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/19/how-to-use-134-new-aeri … ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Eruption of Huaynaputina https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/19/huaynaputina.html #programming #project #devjournal
Microsoft’s Reading Coach
My English pronunciation can be improved — a lot. But now I can use Microsoft’s Reading Coach. This is a new AI tool for practicing reading (in English). ⌘ Read more
Deals: M1 iPad Air 25% Off at $449, Apple Pencil 2 for $79, & More
Amazon is offering some particularly generous deals on the iPad Air M1 model, taking $150 off the $599 MSRP and bringing the discount price down to just $450. But it gets better, because they’re also offering hefty discounts on the iPad Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil, so you can get a full iPad setup for … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/18/deals-m1-ipad-air-25-off-at-449-apple-pencil-2-for-79 … ⌘ Read more
With a bumper harvest underway, wine growers pin their hopes on an end to Chinese tariffs
Producers say ideal conditions have led to a 50 per cent increase in yields this season amid hopes the tariffs on Australian wine to China could be lifted as early as March. ⌘ Read more
3 Ways to Unblock YouTube & Watch Blocked Videos from Any Device
Many networks will block YouTube for any number of reasons; maybe you’re in a region or country where YouTube is not allowed, maybe you’re at a school or institution where YouTube is blocked, maybe censorship is blocking YouTube content, maybe your current network blocks YouTube, or maybe a particular YouTube video is region restricted. Whatever … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/18/3-ways-to-unblock-youtube-w … ⌘ Read more
On my blog: My Linux Story https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/18/linux.html #rant #linux
Have you heard of tayberries and jostaberries? Some of the least-known berries are the best, according to this Tassie farmer
There are lots of berries to discover beyond blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Tasmanian farmer Olivia Rundall tells her visitors. ⌘ Read more
The humble spud is now a $1 billion industry but a potato farmer says not all growers are benefitting
Australia consistently produces about 1.4 million tonnes of spuds each year and their value is on the rise. ⌘ Read more
Retro: Enjoy the 1993 Easter Egg Video from the Macintosh Quadra 840av Team in Apple
If you’re a fan of Apple history and retro Apple stuff, you’ll probably appreciate this little blast from the past. Sometime in 1993, a small team of young developers at Apple built the Macintosh Quadra 840AV and Centris 660AV, and upon completion of their project, filmed a little celebration video, where they toast to their … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02 … ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — WNV Universe — Woethief 1 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/17/wnv-universe-1.html #freeculture #bookclub
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 02/12 to 02/16 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/16/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
How robots and AI can change the way Australia’s favourite fruit gets harvested
It takes effort to get bananas from the farm to the fruit bowl, with growers relying on a significant workforce to pick and pack. Now scientists are working on technology to make it easier and safer. ⌘ Read more
How to Collaborate on Playlists with Spotify
Spotify is a fantastic music streaming platform that is widely used by many people around the world. Collaborating on music playlists with friends, family, coworkers, and loved ones, is a fun feature that is included with Spotify. But, like so many features of apps and operating systems these days that are hidden behind things that … Read More ⌘ Read more
World-first genetically modified banana given approval as ‘safety-net’ variety in Panama disease battle
Genetically modified cavendish bananas that are nearly immune to a devastating fungal disease have been given approval for commercial production and human consumption in Australia. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, First Contact https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/15/first-contact.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
Build code security skills with the GitHub Secure Code Game
Learn to find and fix security issues while having fun with Secure Code Game, now with new challenges focusing on JavaScript, Python, Go, and GitHub Actions!
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Fix “Photos Quit Unexpectedly” Error on Mac
Rarely, Mac users may experience an issue with the Photos app crashing during usage, or crashing in the background when not in use, but a pop-up error message appears on the Mac stating “Photos quit unexpectedly. Click Reopen to open the application again. Click Report to see more detailed information and send a report to … Read More ⌘ Read more
Peach trial starts to bear fruit in WA’s iron ore heartland as future beyond mining beckons
While Newman is best known for its central role in WA’s mining industry, locals hope a developing stone fruit orchard will help the town to diversify. ⌘ Read more
GitHub Availability Report: January 2024
In January, we experienced three incidents that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services.
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Fixing security vulnerabilities with AI
A peek under the hood of GitHub Advanced Security code scanning autofix.
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How to Autofill Security Codes from Mail on Mac, iPhone, iPad
The latest versions of Mail for iPhone, Mac, and iPad support a fantastic autofill security code feature. This is similar to the autofilling security code feature for SMS that is available in Messages for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, except of course that it’s utilizing the Mail app for two-factor authentication and security codes that are … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/14/how-autofill-security-code-mail-iphone-ipad-ma … ⌘ Read more
YAPC::Hiroshima 2024 之行 ⌘ Read more
Beta 3 of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
The third beta version of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and watchOS 10.4, has been released to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Additionally, beta 2 of VisionOS 1.1 is available for users beta testing software on the Apple Vision Pro. Downloading Beta 3 of iOS 17.3/iPadOS 17.3, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/13/beta-3-of-macos-so … ⌘ Read more
Family calls time on ‘gangbusters’ berry haven loved by top chef Matt Golinski
About three tonnes of spray-free blueberries are being enjoyed by wild birds as one of Queensland’s most popular agritourism destinations closes 17 years after opening. ⌘ Read more
Bringing npm registry services to GitHub Codespaces
The npm engineering team recently transitioned to using GitHub Codespaces for local development for npm registry services. This shift to Codespaces has substantially reduced the friction of our inner development loop and boosted developer productivity.
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Powering advancements of AI in the open: Apply now to GitHub Accelerator
Funding AI advancements in the open, and opening applications for second Accelerator cohort.
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How to Stop “Upgrade to MacOS Sonoma” Notifications on Macs
Are you tired of seeing the “Upgrade to macOS Sonoma” notifications on your Mac running Ventura or Monterey? If so, you can hide those notifications and stop the “Upgrade to macOS Sonoma” nagging on your Mac. It’s not unusual for Mac users to continue running older versions of system software, well after a new version … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/13/how-to-stop-upgrade-to-macos-sonoma-notificati … ⌘ Read more
Banana-infused vodka? How imperfect fruit is leaving the waste stream to make boutique edibles
Tonnes of West Australian bananas that would end up as waste or mulch are being made into freeze-dried snacks and used to make products like vodka as Carnarvon growers look to reduce wastage. ⌘ Read more
Get started with v4 of GitHub Actions Artifacts
We listened to your feedback and released new versions (v4) of actions/upload-artifact and actions/download-artifact. While this version of the actions to upload and download artifacts includes up to 10x performance improvements and several new features, there are also key differences from previous versions that may require updates to your workflows.
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The architecture of SAST tools: An explainer for developers
More developers will have to fix security issues in the age of shifting left. Here, we break down how SAST tools can help them find and address vulnerabilities.
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How to Speed Up Auto-Showing/Hiding Dock on MacOS
A subtle way that you can tweak MacOS to make it feel a little faster is to speed up the auto-hiding and auto-showing time of the Dock. This obviously only applies to Mac users who hide their Dock by default, and the emphasis needs to be on feel faster because while this is removing a … Read More ⌘ Read more
Using non-Apple hardware usually has one big advantage: Much better upgradeability. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Red Hand Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/12/red-hand.html #programming #project #devjournal
Enjoy 2 Beautiful Starfield Wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, Mac, from BasicAppleGuy
Using custom wallpapers are one of the simpler but more fun ways you can customize the appearance of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and some of my personal favorite wallpapers are space-themed. I recently came across two really beautiful and simple space themed wallpapers from BasicAppleGuy, and I wanted to share them with our audience … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/11 … ⌘ Read more
On my blog: SUREs — Silly Unsolicited Requests for Exposure https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/11/sure.html #rant #blog
How to Watch Super Bowl 58 Free from iPhone, Apple TV, Mac, iPad, Web
Super Bowl 58 (or Super Bowl LVIII) is set to begin on February 11 at 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET, where the San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game is being aired on CBS live, but if you don’t have a TV with an … Read More ⌘ Read more
Safari 17.3.1 Update for MacOS Ventura & Monterey Fixes Overlapping Text Bug
Apple has released Safari 17.3.1 as a software update for macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura. The small Safari update appears to resolve the same overlapping text bug that was patched with macOS Sonoma 14.3.1, iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, and watchOS 10.3.1. When users experience this bug, it can look like text is either disappearing (even … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/10/safari-17-3-1-up … ⌘ Read more
How to Delete an X (Twitter) Account Permanently
Social networking is a huge part of the modern internet experience, and X / Twitter remains one of the more unique and biggest social networks out there, functioning as a sort of digital town square, where anyone can say or reply to just about anything. The X/Twitter experience is really what you make it, and … Read More ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Moria’s Race https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/10/morias-race.html #freeculture #bookclub
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 02/05 to 02/09 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/09/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Fixes Text Overlap Bug on Macs
iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1, which fixes the same bug on iPhone and iPad, and watchOS 10.3.1, which resolves the bug on Apple Watch. How to Download & Install MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Be sure you backup the Mac to Time Machine before beginning any software update. Go to the Apple menu Choose “System … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Find Geographic Location of Apple Aerial Screen Savers (Mac & Apple TV)
The Aerial screen savers on Mac and Apple TV are absolutely stunning, capturing high resolution drone flybys of amazing scenery around the world, from dramatic cityscapes, surreal underwater scenes, a broad range of landscapes, and even satellite imagery of Earth itself. These scenes are so beautiful that it’s natural to wonder where they were filmed, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02 … ⌘ Read more
Copilot in GitHub Support is now available!
Experience AI-powered assistance for queries related to GitHub topics.
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