Mac software
Resolving riddles and restrictions about what you want to run on your Mac
Quick–fire questions & answers
IS THERE A FREE FIREWALL LIKE LITTLE SNITCH?
Absolutely: Lulu from Objective–See at bit.ly/mac408lulu is a free, open–source software firewall that blocks outgoing connections, such as those made by malicious software when it tries to phone home. While it’s straightforward to install and use, it lacks the more advanced features of Little Snitch.
CAN I SELECT NON–CONTIGUOUS TEXT IN NUMBERS?
This feature is only available in recent versions, and lets you select two or more non–adjacent words. Select the first in the normal way, then hold the Cmd key to select additional words. This only works within the same section of text, though, and can’t select words in different cells.
After you’ve transferred your Music library to a new Mac, you may need to change its location in Music’s settings.
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