The Mac Blog

What to Do When macOS Won’t Let You Unmount a Volume

macOS users sometimes face issues unmounting volumes, often due to processes like mds (Spotlight) and revisionsd causing conflicts. To resolve this, identify the culprit using Activity Monitor or the app Sloth, though Sloth requires repeated authentication. Common solutions include force-ejecting or restarting Finder. Issues reportedly increased with the release of macOS 15 Sequoia.

https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/02/03/what-to-do-when-macos-wont-let-you-unmount-a-volume/

MarsEdit 5.3.2: Fixing a Couple Crashers

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MarsEdit 5.3.2 is now available on the MarsEdit site and submitted to the Mac App Store. It fixes crashing bugs related to bad URLs and auto-configuration.

https://redsweater.com/blog/4176/marsedit-5-3-2-fixing-a-couple-crashers

MarsEdit 5.3.1: Screenshot Uploads and Other Delights

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MarsEdit 5.3.1 is now available on its site and Mac App Store. It includes bug fixes for Apple screenshot uploads to WordPress, issues with invalid media URLs, tooltip text removal, word counting accuracy, Micro.blog template downloading, printing bugs, and custom XMLPC API functionality.

https://redsweater.com/blog/4173/marsedit-5-3-1-screenshot-uploads-and-other-delights

LocalSend: Share Files to Nearby Devices

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LocalSend: Free, open-source app for sharing files across devices without a central server. It's cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS), secure with end-to-end encryption, and easy to use with no ads or tracking.

https://localsend.org/

TSMC Founder Reveals Why Apple Chose Them Over Intel as Custom Chip Supplier

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Apple chose TSMC over Intel for custom chip manufacturing in 2011 after Tim Cook criticized Intel's foundry capabilities. TSMC's responsive customer service and manufacturing strengths outweighed Intel's existing relationship with Apple for Mac processors. TSMC became the exclusive supplier for Apple's silicon, while Intel's foundry struggled, recently revamping its strategy to attract external clients.

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/30/tsmc-reveals-why-apple-snubbed-intel-chips/

Expand Mac Mini

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Expand Mac mini offers a reliable 2TB SSD upgrade for M4 models at $259, using original Apple NAND chips. It has an Easy plug-and-play installation and enhanced performance compared to the 256GB model. The upgrade supports the M4 Mac mini but not the M4 Pro. It includes a one-year warranty and international shipping.

https://expandmacmini.com/