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Download MacOS full offline installer & DMG [direct link]
Get direct links to download macOS from Apple in APP, IPSW & PKG formats for all versions from OS X Lion up to Sonoma. A macOS full installer helps you build a bootable USB for semi-offline reinstallation and recovery. We also explain about downloading or making macOS DMG version. The Mac app store is the most avowed and secure channel to download macOS installers and … [Read more...] about Download MacOS full offline installer & DMG [direct link]
Download macOS 11.7 (Big Sur) full offline installer
The 6th update for macOS (Big Sur) 11 is now ready for download. Like always, you can download macOS 11.7.10 (latest version) using the built-in software updater on your Mac. When Apple launched macOS Big Sur 11.0 on November 12, users experienced issues with the update servers hanging and prolonged download speeds. … [Read more...] about Download macOS 11.7 (Big Sur) full offline installer
Brave browser portable for Windows (Download 64/32-bit installer)
Locally installing Brave on your PC is the best way to earn revenue from the browser's popular rewards program. However, as you all might know, the Brave browser is not all about making money. Brave can block unwanted ads on websites, cookie notices and offers you a private browsing option through the inbuilt Tor module. So if you want to access a blocked website in a school or … [Read more...] about Brave browser portable for Windows (Download 64/32-bit installer)
Block outgoing internet connections on a Mac (macOS)
The built-in firewall on macOS is capable of blocking only the incoming network activity. What if you want to block outgoing internet connections made by apps like Photoshop on a Mac, that too for free? Here is a solution. Finally, good freeware firewall software can do that on a Mac; it's called Lulu. This app works on the latest macOS versions like High Sierra, Catalina, … [Read more...] about Block outgoing internet connections on a Mac (macOS)
Run 32-bit games on MacOS using WineSkin(freeware)
If you're a Mac user who enjoys gaming on the Steam platform, you may have noticed some changes in your library after upgrading to macOS Catalina. One major transition is that you can no longer download or play 32-bit Steam games on Catalina and above due to Apple's quick shift to 64-bit requirement. I have nearly $100 worth of games in my Steam Library, and this condition has … [Read more...] about Run 32-bit games on MacOS using WineSkin(freeware)
Play 32-bit games on MacOS ( Run old Steam & Windows titles)
I usually rely on Steam to play old Windows games on my macOS. Some of my all-time favourites, like Counter-Strike, are available through the Steam client on macOS. However, things changed when Apple released macOS Catalina, which doesn't support installing 32-bit apps. This became an issue as Counter-Strike and many other Windows and Mac games are 32-bit. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Play 32-bit games on MacOS ( Run old Steam & Windows titles)