Hacker News with Generative AI: macOS

Apple Software Update dark pattern (lapcatsoftware.com)
I just installed today's macOS 15.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates. Incidentally, before updating my Mac mini, I got an "Upgrade to macOS Sequoia" notification even though the Mac was already running Sequoia (15.3.2).
Apple, macOS, Software Updates, Dark Patterns
11 points by ingve 2 days ago | 1 comments
CVE-2025-24259: Leaking Bookmarks on macOS (wts.dev)
Happy Monday! You should probably update your Macs now. macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, are out. They include a lot of patches, with 15.4 including patches for 131 CVE's. If you're curious and want to validate that, just open the security release notes for that update and search for the string CVE-202. You'll find 131 matches on that page as of writing.
Security, macOS, Updates
17 points by nmgycombinator 2 days ago | 4 comments
Show HN: Job Application Bot by Ollama AI (github.com/lookr-fyi)
JobHuntr.fyi is a native macOS desktop app that uses Ollama-powered AI to apply for jobs on LinkedIn—automatically, 24/7. No OpenAI API key required.
AI, Job Search, Automation, macOS
14 points by y2236li 4 days ago | 5 comments
Show HN: macOS app to reduce eye strain (open-source) (github.com/oxremy)
BlinkMoreFree is an open source macOS menu bar application that helps reduce eye strain by fading your screen when you stare at it for too long without blinking. Using automated eye-tracking and customized settings to encourage you to blink more.
macOS, Open Source, Health, Productivity, Software
43 points by Remy42 8 days ago | 15 comments
Leaking Passwords and more on macOS (wts.dev)
This article discusses a vulnerability, CVE-2024-54471, that was patched as part of the Apple security releases: macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, and macOS Ventura 13.7.1 (all released on October 28th, 2024). If you use a macOS device and are not on one of these updated versions: update now!
Security, macOS, Vulnerabilities
325 points by nmgycombinator 13 days ago | 62 comments
WWDC22: Create macOS or Linux virtual machines [video] (youtube.com)
WWDC22, Virtual Machines, macOS, Linux, Video
4 points by 0xedb 14 days ago | 0 comments
History of Null Pointer Dereferences on macOS (afine.com)
macOS, Programming, Security, History, Software Development
87 points by voxadam 16 days ago | 21 comments
Scorpi – A Modern Hypervisor (For macOS) (github.com/macos-fuse-t)
Scorpi is a modern, lightweight, general-purpose hypervisor designed to be an alternative to QEMU.
Hypervisors, macOS, Open Source, Virtualization
29 points by thunderbong 17 days ago | 1 comments
macOS 15.4 Beta 'Hides' Amount of Storage Used by Apple Intelligence (macrumors.com)
When Apple released the second macOS 15.4 beta earlier this month, the company apparently made a change that means System Settings no longer shows how much local storage space Apple Intelligence features are taking up on a Mac.
macOS, Privacy, Apple, Software Updates, Operating Systems
6 points by jakobdabo 22 days ago | 0 comments
Increasingly Insecure in Sequoia (eclecticlight.co)
Over the last nine years, few of my articles here have been about XProtect, other than those announcing its updates. Until September 2024 and the release of macOS 15 Sequoia. This is now the tenth article I have written about the problems brought by XProtect updates in Sequoia over those six months, when there have been just 13 updates.
macOS, Security, Operating Systems, Software Updates
10 points by alphabettsy 24 days ago | 0 comments
Show HN: Autodio – Auto Audio/Sound Device Switcher for macOS (apple.com)
Autodio is an auto sound output input switcher app. It remembers your choices for output and input according to the attached devices. Just plug and unplug any sound devices that you set active output or input device before, and voilà... You don't even have to use Autodio window to set your devices!
macOS, Audio, Software, Productivity
8 points by raxetul 26 days ago | 2 comments
Show HN: iMCP – Connect Your macOS Messages, Calendar, and More to Claude (github.com/loopwork-ai)
iMCP is a macOS app for connecting your digital life with AI.
macOS, AI, Messaging, Productivity, Software
10 points by carlpeaslee 27 days ago | 6 comments
Typosquatted Go Packages Deliver Malware Loader Targeting Linux and macOS (socket.dev)
Malicious Go packages are impersonating popular libraries to install hidden loader malware on Linux and macOS, targeting developers with obfuscated payloads.
Cybersecurity, Malware, Go Programming, Linux, macOS
11 points by feross 28 days ago | 1 comments
How fast can you open 1000 files? (lemire.me)
Jarred Sumner, the main author of the Bun JavaScript engine, commented a few days ago on X that opening many files on macOS could be slow due to thread contention: “your $5,000 computer is only capable of opening 1 file at a time”.
Performance, macOS, JavaScript, Programming, File Systems
5 points by rrampage 30 days ago | 1 comments
How fast can you open 1000 files? (lemire.me)
Jarred Sumner, the main author of the Bun JavaScript engine, commented a few days ago on X that opening many files on macOS could be slow due to thread contention: “your $5,000 computer is only capable of opening 1 file at a time”.
Performance, Operating Systems, JavaScript, macOS
10 points by mfiguiere 31 days ago | 2 comments
macOS Tips and Tricks (2022) (saurabhs.org)
Press ⇧⌘/ to search all of the current app's menu items. Then use the Up/Down arrow keys to navigate the results and press Return to execute that menu bar action.
macOS, Operating Systems, Productivity
587 points by pavel_lishin 33 days ago | 350 comments
Show HN: LookAway – a native macOS app for building healthy screen habits (lookaway.app)
LookAway helps reduce eye strain, digital fatigue, and maintain better posture—so you can end your day feeling good, not drained.
macOS, Productivity, Health, Software
25 points by _kush 41 days ago | 13 comments
I Automated My Computer Life with macOS Folder Actions (interfacecraft.online)
I’ve always believed that computers should handle repetitive tasks better than humans. It frustrates me when something can’t be automated the way I want or when simple actions require more effort than they should.
Automation, macOS, Productivity, Software
8 points by fvdfd 48 days ago | 0 comments
Show HN: yknotify – Notify when YubiKey needs touch on macOS (github.com/noperator)
yknotify watches macOS logs (via log stream CLI command) for events that I've determined, through trial and error, are heuristically associated with the YubiKey waiting for touch.
Security, macOS, Programming, Open Source
63 points by noperator 49 days ago | 29 comments
Automating the cleaning of macOS-specific ( ._ and .DS_Store) files on Eject (gingerbeardman.com)
Dot underscore ._ and .DS_Store files are macOS-specific metadata cruft generated for foreign filesystems (like FAT32 or exFAT) that are not usually needed for disks that are mainly used on other platforms.
macOS, File Management, Automation, Software, Operating Systems
41 points by zdw 52 days ago | 21 comments
Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement (github.com/wojciech-kulik)
FlashSpace is a blazingly-fast virtual workspace manager for macOS, designed to enhance and replace native macOS Spaces. No more waiting for macOS animations.
macOS, Open Source, Productivity, Software, User Interface
255 points by wojciech-kulik 53 days ago | 104 comments
Hotline for modern Apple systems (github.com/mierau)
An attempt to resurrect Hotline for modern Apple systems (iOS, macOS, etc) by completely recreating it in Swift and SwiftUI.
Programming, Swift, iOS, macOS, Open Source
519 points by tonymet 55 days ago | 126 comments
Prevent a Mac laptop from turning on when opening its lid or connecting to power (apple.com)
A Mac laptop with Apple silicon automatically turns on and starts up when you open its lid or connect it to power. With macOS Sequoia 15 or later, you can change this behavior without affecting your ability to use your keyboard or trackpad to turn on your Mac.
Mac, Apple Silicon, Operating Systems, macOS
14 points by usaphp 61 days ago | 3 comments
Ice: Powerful open source menu bar manager for macOS (icemenubar.app)
Ice is a powerful menu bar management tool.
macOS, Open Source, Menu Bar, Productivity Tools
39 points by Khaine 61 days ago | 4 comments
Stats – macOS system monitor in your menu bar (github.com/exelban)
Stats is an application that allows you to monitor your macOS system.
macOS, System Monitoring, Applications, Software, Menu Bar
450 points by LeoPanthera 62 days ago | 168 comments
Airflow – Stream media files directly from macOS to AirPlay devices (airflow.app)
Airflow is different We're not cutting any corners. This is not yet another FFmpeg wrapper like you might have seen elsewhere. Don't get us wrong, we love FFmpeg and use many of its parts under the hood, but our custom built video processing pipeline goes way beyond wrapping FFmpeg and calling it a day. We've been working on it for years it and it lets us do things that other similar software simply can't.
macOS, Streaming, Video Processing, AirPlay, Media
222 points by tiagod 63 days ago | 79 comments
macOS now identifies Docker as Malware (github.com/docker)
Malware Blocked. “com.docker.socket” was not opened because it contains malware. this action did not harm your Mac.
macOS, Security, Docker, Malware
6 points by cheerioty 63 days ago | 3 comments
Show HN: Keyboard-driven RSS reader for macOS (github.com/nonnontrivial)
macOS, RSS Reader, Software, Programming
4 points by nonnontrivial 64 days ago | 0 comments
Fake Homebrew site leverages Google ads to target macOS, Linux devices (scworld.com)
Bad actors are using a fake Homebrew site on a Google ads page to distribute infostealer malware that’s targeting macOS and Linux devices.
Cybersecurity, Malware, Linux, macOS, Google Ads
24 points by marcodiego 65 days ago | 1 comments
Malimite – iOS and macOS Decompiler (github.com/LaurieWired)
Malimite is an iOS and macOS decompiler designed to help researchers analyze and decode IPA files and Application Bundles.
iOS, macOS, Decompilers, Software, Security
241 points by tW4r 66 days ago | 36 comments