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Hide macOS Tahoe’s Menu Icons With This One Simple Trick

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The article discusses users’ dislike of the new menu icons introduced in macOS Tahoe, which are seen as cluttered, inconsistent, and difficult to scan. It highlights a Terminal command discovered by Steve Troughton-Smith that allows users to disable these icons while preserving some useful ones, and suggests Apple should either revert the change or provide an official option to turn off the icons in future macOS updates.

https://512pixels.net/2026/03/hide-macos-tahoes-menu-icons-with-this-one-simple-trick/

Parachord

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Parachord is an open-source music player that unifies streaming services, local files, and playlists across platforms into a single interface, allowing users to seamlessly switch between sources and access their entire music collection in one place. It offers features like AI-powered recommendations, social listening with friends, music service interoperability, concert discovery, and smart queue management, aiming to simplify and enhance the music listening experience.

https://parachord.com/

Gone (Almost) Phishin’

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Phishing Attack Experience: Matt Mullenweg shares insightful experience with a sophisticated phishing attempt. Fake password reset prompts on his Apple devices led to scammers impersonating him to Apple Support. They created a counterfeit support case, generating realistic emails and even a convincing call from a supposed Apple representative. The scam was revealed when Mullenweg noticed the website was a replica without verification. He warns others to never approve unsolicited password resets, recognize that Apple won’t call first, and always verify URLs to avoid scams.

https://ma.tt/2026/03/gone-almost-phishin/

Book Excerpt: “Apple: The First 50 Years” by David Pogue

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David Pogue’s book, “Apple: The First 50 Years,” explores Apple’s transformation under Steve Jobs after his return in 1997, addressing chaos, lack of direction, and low morale. Jobs simplified the company’s structure and product line while launching the iconic “Think Different” ad campaign. This campaign not only revitalized Apple’s image but also restored pride within the company, marking a significant shift towards profitability and cultural impact.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/book-excerpt-apple-the-first-50-years-by-david-pogue/

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