Since VMware Fusion 13.6, there is an issue where each time you start an existing powered-off or suspended virtual machine, you are prompted whether the virtual machine was copied or moved, even though it isn't.

This is due to an issue with the virtual machine library files (files that tell which virtual machines are in the library). Each virtual machine has a unique identifier (called UUID). This UUID is stored in the virtual machine library and must be unique. VMware Fusion allows the use of both personal and shared virtual machines (shared with other users) and to this end, two inventory files are kept:

A personal file, located in ~/Library/Application Support/VMware Fusion/vmInventory
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From 2016 onwards, Apple started to introduce auto power-on feature for Macbook models where the device would automatically turn on when opening the lid or when plugging it into (USB-C) power when the lid was open. While convenient for some, it can also be experienced as annoying to others. For instance, if you want to clean your screen, it would be annoying to have it automatically turn on.

While it was already possible and documented for Intel-based Macbooks, Apple only recently published the correct commands to turn the feature of for M-series (Apple Silicon) Macbooks. Unfortunately, there is no UI setting anywhere to configure this, and the only way is through CLI by changing parameters  ...

At regular intervals, Google Chrome will prompt to make it the default browser if it is not. This can be annoying if you are using Chrome but do not want it to be the default browser. Unfortunately, this behaviour cannot be turned off via the settings, but fortunately, it can be turned off via a manual edit of a configuration file.

Open Finder, from the menu select Go → Go to folder, and past the following path:~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default

Find and open the Preferences file with your favourite editor (such as TextEdit).

In the file, search for the text:"browser":{Replace it with:"browser":{"check_default_browser":false,Don't forget  ...

Windows 11 24H2 requires a working internet connection and Microsoft account during installation, which can no longer be bypassed by clicking the appropiate button. This could be annoying if you don't have a working internet connection or if you don't want to use a Microsoft account. Fortunately, you can still get the "bypass" functionality back if you know how.

During installation, you'll enter the Out-Of-Box-Experience or OOBE. This is the part where you select your country and keyboard layout, and eventually, where you need to log in with a Microsoft account. Instead of continuing the wizard, press Shift + F10 on your keyboard, which will open a command prompt. Type in the comm  ...