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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/

Fast Ad Block for iPhone, iPad and Mac

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Magic Lasso Adblock is a fast, efficient ad blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, integrating seamlessly with Safari. It blocks ads, trackers, and pop-ups, enhancing browsing speed and privacy. With features like daily updates, customizable rules, and support for over 40 regions, it aims to create a cleaner, faster internet. Over 300,000 users support its mission to prioritize privacy without relying on ad revenue. Available through subscription, it also offers family sharing and easy setup across devices.

https://www.magiclasso.co/

ProFind. Zeroonetwenty

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ProFind: Fast, powerful search app for Mac with natural language queries, app launching, saved searches, and file previews. Supports all disk types and customizable search criteria. Includes a free iOS app for remote searches. Download free trial or purchase for $6.99. Requires macOS 10.15+.

http://www.zeroonetwenty.com/profind

Find Any File

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Find Any File (FAF) is macOS software for enhanced file search beyond Spotlight, able to locate hidden and network files, with features like saving searches, keyboard shortcuts, and hierarchical views. It's shareware, allowing trial use. The latest version (2.5.5) includes faster searches and features for managing duplicate files. Alternatives include EasyFind, Scherlokk, and HoudahSpot. Download versions or purchase for continued access.

https://findanyfile.app

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