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TSjack2
post Sep 20 2019, 02:36 PM, updated 7y ago

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Hello,

How to install / uninstall the softwares that are not in AppleStore?

For example PSI Jabber https://psi-im.org/? After I downloaded and install it, it is not listed under Application to be uninstalled.

It shows like another HDD icon to be accessed from.

This post has been edited by jack2: Sep 21 2019, 09:34 AM
TSjack2
post Sep 20 2019, 03:13 PM

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It is so hard to learn. I have to use MacBook for my work now.
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post Sep 20 2019, 03:48 PM

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QUOTE(ionStorm @ Sep 20 2019, 02:47 PM)
Installation is usually just copying the app to your Application folder. If it is a PKG, then there is an installation process.

The HDD icon is probably just the DMG that you mounted. You can dismount it after installing/copying it.
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The file is dmg. So there will be no installation process?

After installed it, the Psi icon is visible but it is not listed under application. Just drag the icon to trash = uninstalled?

The HDD is listed on side bar under location. Right it can see eject. I tried to eject it but then I can't find where psi is stored on.
TSjack2
post Sep 20 2019, 05:35 PM

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QUOTE(ionStorm @ Sep 20 2019, 04:49 PM)
1. Download PSI
2. Open the DMG
3. Open up your App folder
4. Drag PSI to the your App folder
5. Unmount PSI
6. Go to your App folder and run PSI

If you don't see PSI in your App folder, you didn't manage to put it there correctly.

To uninstall, drag PSI from App folder to your trash.
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Many thanks to all sifu here.

How about for app that doesn't require installation like telegram portable and keepass portable?

Same procedure?
TSjack2
post Sep 20 2019, 06:02 PM

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QUOTE(ionStorm @ Sep 20 2019, 06:00 PM)
There are little to no "portable apps" for MacOS.
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Little to no?

What does it mean
TSjack2
post Sep 20 2019, 06:21 PM

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May I know how to search PSI files on Mac like windows so I can restore message history files.
TSjack2
post Sep 21 2019, 09:35 AM

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Wonder Safari Password is safe to use and save passwords for all logins?
TSjack2
post Sep 21 2019, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(CPURanger @ Sep 21 2019, 10:40 AM)
I don't use Safari often, should be OK. You can use Chrome or FireFox web browsers for saving login passwords. Just download from their website.
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Any recommendations for good and safety password keeper?
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post Sep 21 2019, 03:04 PM

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QUOTE(CPURanger @ Sep 21 2019, 02:47 PM)
I have install Bitwarden but hardly use it  tongue.gif .

What you use on Windows ? Probably already available on Mac.
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Keepass portable
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post Sep 23 2019, 11:39 AM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 22 2019, 12:20 AM)
U will eventually learn how the OS works. One of the method is what u are doing now, asking questions. We will help as much as we can.

To use multiple OS is great. Be it windows or mac or linux.

Anyway u can install Parallels Desktop and run windows together with ur mac given the app is not available for mac.
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Sure I will ask here. Some questions I asked uncle google.

My work out is less efficient now after using Mac... damn....

How to show desktop like windows ya?

I am not allowing to install anything else.. Parallels Desktop is detectable and heavy?
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post Sep 23 2019, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 23 2019, 12:05 PM)
Show desktop? If u using macbook pro, u can set ur trackpad 3 or 4 fingers gesture in settings.

To open an app downloaded from the net, after install just right click and click open.

Parallels not that heavy, just be sure to set the correct hardware value according to ur usage when install, RAM/CPU/STORAGE.
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Show desktop > In windows, if you press this button on bottom right, all apps are minimised and you can see all your icon on desktop.

Where to find that show desktop?
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post Sep 24 2019, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 23 2019, 12:05 PM)
Show desktop? If u using macbook pro, u can set ur trackpad 3 or 4 fingers gesture in settings.

To open an app downloaded from the net, after install just right click and click open.

Parallels not that heavy, just be sure to set the correct hardware value according to ur usage when install, RAM/CPU/STORAGE.
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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ Sep 23 2019, 04:10 PM)
You can set a shortcut for it under Settings > Trackpad > More Gestures > Show desktop
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Thanks. I saw it.

I have many files that are currently in my windows 10 and I need to use two laptops for work. I don't know how I can do my works in a better way like before...

I know my boss won't accept my reasons...
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post Sep 24 2019, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ Sep 24 2019, 02:17 PM)
Like previous forumer mentioned, you can actually dual boot ur Mac to have both Windows and MacOS.

Just buy the software called Parallels. Then you can install windows on your mac
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If it is dual boot, then i can't work simultaneously since i constantly need some files from windows to Mac and vice versa.
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post Sep 24 2019, 05:43 PM

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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ Sep 24 2019, 03:43 PM)
Then you have no choice but to have 2 different machines  biggrin.gif

What files are those? Cant it be transferred over to the Mac?
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Most are office files but I can't be allowed to use Microsoft office. I was told to learn Numbers
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post Sep 24 2019, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 24 2019, 07:15 PM)
U can install microsoft office in macs.

U can run windows simultaneously with mac. Parallels or any virtual machine app enable u to do that.
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Not allowed
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post Sep 24 2019, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 24 2019, 10:54 PM)
what do u mean not allowed? boss wont let u install microsoft office?
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Ya
TSjack2
post Sep 25 2019, 12:44 AM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 25 2019, 12:30 AM)
errr why....? numbers only work on mac. excel works on both platform.

well, if thats the case u might wanna learn how to use numbers to create spreadsheet then. get used to it and u will know how it works in no time
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May be they don't like Office.. cool2.gif cool2.gif

Hard to learn new things when getting old.
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post Sep 25 2019, 04:52 PM

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QUOTE(G.Loomis @ Sep 25 2019, 04:24 PM)
use windows before and suddenly forced to use macOS
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Same boat as me.
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post Sep 26 2019, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(meowtaro @ Sep 25 2019, 03:41 PM)
I think it's pretty safe. I'm using for years without any issues.
It will prompt you for more stronger password or reusable of same password.
If you using other Apple devices you password will automatically sync via iCloud.
You can can try MacPass. A free, open-source, KeePass-compatible password manager for macOS.

1. Click MacPass-0.7.9.zip to download app.
2. Open Finder and go to Downloads.
2. Double click downloaded MacPass-0.7.9.zip to unzip it.
3. Copy MacPass to Applications.
4. Done ready for use.  thumbsup.gif
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I worry i will be blamed.

How about if store passes in Keychain?
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post Sep 26 2019, 12:01 PM

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I am thinking how to sync my files against two machines that the files will be stored on Windows machine and Mac will assess it to work on it and sync on both.

Any good idea to do so?

(not allow to install google drive t00)

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