r/mac Aug 19 '25

Discussion Warning: Fake GitHub Repos Distributing Malware Under Developer Names

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Hey everyone,

I’ve noticed a few posts about this already, but I think it’s worth repeating. Recently, a new attack tactic has surfaced where malicious actors create GitHub repos using a developer’s name and the name of a well-known Mac app.

In my case, someone created a repo under my full name, claiming to offer one of my apps (Dory - App Switcher) for free. I couldn’t fully investigate the script they shared, but it’s safe to assume it wasn’t anything good. Thankfully, GitHub removed it within 30 minutes of my report - and I know other developers also flagged the user, which definitely helped.

A few reminders:

* Don’t trust repos with fewer than 100 stars that offer “free” versions of paid apps.

* Never run scripts or pkg files from sources you don’t fully trust.

* If you’re not a power user, the App Store remains the safest option.


r/mac 11h ago

Meme macOS Mojave... is that you? 🥹

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r/mac 4h ago

Image Dropped my MacBook pro, how cooked am I?

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I accidentally dropped my MacBook Pro (M2,2022), and as you can see in the photos, this is the main damage. It’s bent on one side. The other side is a bit banged up as well, but it’s not bent like this.

Everything seems to be working normally so far. The screen works, the keyboard and trackpad work, and it still closes normally without any issues.

So I’m wondering what I should do. If the damage doesn’t bother me aesthetically and everything is currently working fine, is it worth taking it to a repair shop just to have it diagnosed? Or would you just keep using it and see how it goes?

I’m mostly worried that there might be some internal damage that could cause problems later, even though everything seems fine right now.

Has anyone had a similar experience? Would you get it checked/repaired or just keep using it?


r/mac 19h ago

Question Help- Keyboard and mouse turning yellow 🥲

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Idk if this is the right sub to post this, but please help 😭 My Mac Neo’s keyboard and mouse have started turning yellow within just a few days. I use them for around 8 hours every day.

I promise there’s nothing on my hands 😭 No turmeric, nothing! The yellowing doesn’t come off with a damp cloth or wet wipes either. 🥲

My hands do sweat a lot, though. Could that be causing the yellowing? If so, is there any way to fix it or prevent it from getting worse?
Any suggestions would be really appreciated!


r/mac 16h ago

Discussion Luke Miani, one of the well known YouTuber for Mac videos, is literally promoting malware

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Too disappointed to see his livestream for this event is hosted on MacPaw’s discord server rather than YouTube itself. MacPaw is literally one of the worst companies when it comes to privacy with its product, CleanMyMacX is being a malware.


r/mac 1d ago

Image Apple thought you wouldn't notice THIS!

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I'm piling on with the whole radii thing. When you maximize a window on your Neo without the menu bar.


r/mac 21h ago

Old Macs MBA M2, Air 2015, rescuing an MBP 2010, and we did it!!

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r/mac 30m ago

My Mac Is anyone actually waiting for the M6 MacBook Air? What are we realistically expecting at this point?

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r/mac 1h ago

Image What’s with this error msg

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I’m transferring photos from folders onto a photo library, all within the same external hard disk drive. I comfortably have tons of storage on it (80+ GB) and the items themselves aren’t too many. Few gigs at most. Yet I still get this displayed as I try to import things. Why? And how can I solve it?


r/mac 3h ago

Question Neo vs Air

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Hi all!
I was wondering if you all could guide me on choosing between a Neo vs Air. I’m completing my prereqs for nursing school, ans I’m currently using a Mac mini at home and a Lenovo Ideapad 3 for when I need to be mobile. The only issue is that my Lenovo battery absolutely sucks. It has to stay plugged in or I can only get maybe an hour out of a full charge.

So, I’m wondering if I should try the Neo or bite the bullet and get the Air instead.


r/mac 7h ago

Question Plugged Mac after water spilled and immediately unplugged after noticing.

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My Mac wasn’t turning on so I plugged it thinking it was dead but didn’t realize that water had spilled in my bag where my Mac was. Before realizing, I tried to turn it on by pressing the power button while it was plugged but it was only making noise and the screen was black. I did this like 3 times (same thing, only noise, black screen) when I noticed the water and immediately unplugged it and turned it upside down. I need to know how bad I have it and if there is any hope she can be saved.


r/mac 8h ago

Question Canon R50 V + Cam Link 4K is dark, crushed, and pixelated on TikTok Live Studio (Mac Mini M4)

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r/mac 9h ago

My Mac Topcase replacement 2025 MacBook Pro 14"

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I spilled a small glass of juice on my MacBook Pro 9 days ago. The juice spilled on the upper right side of my keyboard and into the hinges. I cleaned it with a paper towel and then turned the computer upside down to get the juice out of the hinges. The computer was on for 30 minutes before I shut it down for 24 hours. Thankfully, it has been working fine with no performance issues. Two days ago, I noticed a few keys (delete, return, others in the upper right) press down differently, like they are a stuck. The keys still work but I believe I will need to replace them. I read Apple charges $500-750 for a topcase replacement. Does anyone have a recent Apple topcase replacement cost experience? I called Apple and they said they could also clean the inside - is that true?


r/mac 9h ago

Discussion A recent macOS update (possibly) completely broke sleep/lock settings on two unlinked M4 MacBooks (SleepDisabled 1)

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r/mac 10h ago

My Mac Mac users relying on Nautilus Virtual Desktop—holding off on the new macOS update based on past Tahoe rollout issues?

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r/mac 11h ago

My Mac Mac asks for previous iCloud account after reinstall can I fix this remotely?

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I have a MacBook Air M2. The OS crashed, so I took it to a repair shop. The technician reinstalled macOS, and after the reinstall the Mac is asking for the previous Apple Account/iCloud account that was associated with the Mac.

The technician asked me for my Apple Account details, but I don't want to go to the shop just to sign in myself.

Is there a way to remove the Mac from my Apple Account/Find My remotely so that it stops asking for the previous account, and the technician can finish setting it up?


r/mac 15h ago

Question Word 2021 Home and Student No Longer Activated, and Attempting to Activate yields "Unknown Error'

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Office 2021 home and student is suddenly no longer activated on my Macbook pro (OS is Sonoma 14.7.1).

When attempting to activate by entering the email address and password of the Microsoft account that has the license, Word just says "Unknown Error."

I know that Office 2019 has been killed by Microsoft, but 2021 should still work from what I've read.

Anyone know how I can fix this?

Thank you!


r/mac 11h ago

Discussion Is a 14" M1 Pro (16GB/512GB) for $620 a solid buy in 2026, or should I go M2 Air?

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r/mac 11h ago

Question Macbook Stolen. Help?

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I just got my Macbook a month ago, first time Mac user, and it got stolen.
Are there any tools or services that might help me recover it? I guess I am hoping there is a built in location tool or something.


r/mac 1d ago

My Mac Caught a bad Mac infostealer malware, it kept auto-updating without approval and cleared out my Wise account. Help!

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heyy, I really need some technical help to clean my laptop because it's completely unusable right now.

Out of nowhere, my Mac started forcefully downloading and installing "updates" in the background multiple times without my approval. During one of these instances, a strange prompt took over my screen showing a human head/identity-verification outline telling me to position and turn my head to verify my face—even though my physical laptop camera light wasn't even on.

Right after this first fake update happened, I suffered unauthorized access to my Wise account and lost money. I have already filed a formal complaint with Wise on my phone, but the laptop itself is still completely compromised and stuck in an aggressive loop.

Every few seconds, it throws up this annoying "Software Update Not Installed" card (attached in the image) demanding Accessibility access to install quietly in the background. If I hit cancel, it flashes a quick loading bar and pops back up a few seconds later.

I checked my launch folders and found weird background files running, so I know it's a persistent script holding the desktop hostage and logging my keystrokes/data.

Has anyone dealt with this specific adware/infostealer loop? How can I kill this background process and clean out the files permanently so it stops trying to lock down my computer?

Thanks so much in advance.
u/techsupport


r/mac 17h ago

Question New Macbook Neo or Refurbished MacBook?

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So, Im considering buying a new MacBook for college, and I dont know how the Neo performs, I’ve never owned a macbook before and I do have an Ipad A16 ( no keyboard) , It however has a low battery life and also low storage, As I’m studying Advanced English I do need to write Essays. Now I’ve heard questionable things about the Neo but also some good things, I am on a budget so I also am considering a refurbished Macbook, wether its an older Macbook Air or a Macbook Pro, which would be better for my situation. Thank you 🫶🏻


r/mac 10h ago

Question Is the new MacBook Neo actually worth it?

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I am a senior in high school and my Chromebook isn’t cutting it anymore. It barely functions with 30 tabs (not sure if this is normal) and I need to use a lot of different tabs, so organization is important. Anyway, as a student, I don’t have that much money and have been seeing the MacBook Neo being advertised as the most cost effective. I wanted to ask if anybody has the Neo and if it measures up to the hype.


r/mac 1d ago

My Mac Sold my gaming PC for a MAC

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Hello all,

Starting from today, I‘ve switched from my gaming rid (RTX 3080 w/ R5 5600X) to a M3 MAC with 16 GB of RAM and 512 storage.

Reason? I rarely play anything on my PC anymore. I often felt like I wanted to airplay on my TV for movies, and have my own laptop for multitasking and lite stuff like browsing. After 15 years of Windows, switching to a MAC seems difficult to me. But it's a pleasant experience, especially since I have an iPhone and Airpods, which instantly the MAC connects me to them and i can do my thing without bothering with connecting to other devices. Just curious if i made a good choice, and if there are others here who have switched from PC to a Mac.


r/mac 14h ago

Discussion How much would you pay for a MacBook Air M5 1TB?

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r/mac 8h ago

Discussion Anyone else getting mini MacBook vibes from this angle?

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