Best Macos Tips Podcasts (2024)

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Mac Security Made Easy: Free Checklist to Protect Your Business & Boost Peace of Mind 28:01

41m ago28:01

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In this episode, you'll learn crucial Mac security best practices for solopreneurs. I'll guide you through a step-by-step checklist covering the pillars of security: confidentiality, integrity, and business continuity. You can download the checklist for free via https://macpreneur.com/msc Highlights: [01:41] Understanding Cyber Threats and Starting…

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Learn To Talk About Your Mac by Knowing the Right Technical Terms (MacMost #3140)

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View in HD at . When talking about your Mac and other Apple products it is often important to use the right terms in order to communicate and get help or discuss ideas. Learn the different between the pointer and cursor, battery life and longevity, memory and storage. Learn how to correctly identify which Mac you have and which version of the opera…

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CoreData, CloudKit and user data sync, a few tips 11:08

7h ago11:08

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In this episode, I discuss a recent exploration and problem-solving situation with one of my apps that uses CloudKit to sync data across devices. CloudKit and iCloud are excellent ways to store a user's data and make it accessible across multiple devices. However, they come with some scenarios you need to account for. For example, have you coded to…

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Custom Sort Order In Numbers (MacMost #3138)

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View in HD at . While it is easy to sort by numerical or alphabetical values, there is no simple way to sort with a custom order like High, Medium and Low. But you can use simple SEARCH or MATCH formulas to do a custom sort if you need it.By MacMost

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What's Happening with Alex Tsironis? Founder of MoCo Show Shares His Story in Content Creation 1:00:44

6d ago1:00:44

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Send us a Text Message. From a PE teacher to a social media maven, Alex Tsironis, a.k.a. Mr. MoCo 301, joins us to chart his meteoric rise from the humble beginnings of #MoCoSnow to steering the MoCo Show platform towards millions of views. As Montgomery County's very own Community Engagement Manager, Derrick Kenny, reveals the multifaceted nature …

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Searching the Text Of a Web Page (MacMost #3137)

3d ago

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View in HD at . When searching for information online you may not get your answer right away when you get to a web page. Instead of reading the whole page you can search for text within a page to quickly find what you want. Here's how to search for text on a web page on the Mac in Safari and on the iPhone.…

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Checklist 376 - Too Much Recall 20:43

42m ago20:43

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Remember those embarrassing pictures you took and then deleted? They’re back! Oh wait! They’re gone again. We’ll look at a troubling technical issue tied to last week’s OS updates from Apple. First though - spyware as a feature! That’s what some are calling a new offering from Microsoft. We’ll tell you more on this edition of The Checklist… brought…

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HOM 134: Apple Pencil Pro 15:09

33m ago15:09

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Apple's latest Apple Pencil, the Apple Pencil Pro, includes several new features: Barrel roll: Rotating the barrel of the Appe Pencil changes the orientation of art tools. Squeeze: A gesture that opens a tool palette in Apple's built-in apps. Haptic feedback: Tiny taps and buzzes provide feedback when you squeeze and tap the Appe Pencil Pro. Find M…

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Solopreneurs Beware: Is Your Mac as Safe as You Think? 11:20

7d ago11:20

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In this episode, I address the misconception that Macs are immune to cyber threats. I highlight the increasing prevalence of Mac malware, detailing the threat landscape and numerous vulnerabilities found in macOS Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma. I emphasize the importance of proactive security measures and introduce essential built-in macOS features …

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Stolen iPhone Messaging Scams (MacMost #3139)

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View in HD at . If you lost your iPhone, it may have been stolen and your troubles may not be over. Because your iPhone is locked down by Apple security, you may now be contacted by a scammer looking to trick you into unlocking it for them.By MacMost

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Listener Question - How do we combat the rising tide of cross platform on mobile? 13:39

1h ago13:39

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Thanks for the suggestion on this topic. We often see folks asking why cross-platform is such a great idea, but we don't usually discuss why it can also be a bad idea and how we can promote native platform development. This can be incredibly challenging for companies that see the one code base for cross-platform development as reduced development t…

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Plinky with Joe Fabisevich 36:11

2h ago36:11

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Joe Fabisevich is back on the show to talk about his new app Plinky from developing and designing as well as advice on 💍 choosing your next spouse for better marketing advice. 💒📈 Guest Joe Fabisevich :verified: (@mergesort@macaw.social) - Macaw-Social Github (@mergesort) https://www.threads.net/@mergesort fabisevi.ch Build.ms Announcements Need hel…

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How To Translate Text On Your iPhone (MacMost #3136)

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View in HD at . There are a variety of ways to translate text between languages on your iPhone. You can select and translate in almost any app, including text you write. You can also translate text inside photos and spoken text in a special built-in app.By MacMost

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Crushing the Competition 1:15:31

4d ago1:15:31

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This week Mark, Jaime and Tim are joined by Evan Stone to review the Apple Event: Letting Loose. They discuss the new iPad Air M2, iPad Pro M4, Apple Pencil Pro, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro 11. Apple apologizes for 'Crush' iPad Pro ad that sparked controversy - 9to5Mac Tim Cook 'Made on iPad' Nike Air Max 1 '86s Apple announces new accessibility fe…

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#79 - Teaching Music Tech, with Gillian Desmarais 1:30:38

4h ago1:30:38

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Checklist 375 - Updates and Affirmatives 18:56

30m ago18:56

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On this edition of The Checklist - the start of a scam you almost can’t help but fall for. We’ll tell you what it is, and why you shouldn’t freak out even if you start to fall for it. First though - a slew of OS updates from Apple this week with a slew of security fixes. We’ll look at those on Checklist No. 375 brought to you by SecureMac. Check ou…

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How To Translate Text On Your Mac (MacMost #3135)

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View in HD at . Your Mac has a built-in translation feature that works almost anywhere. You can translate text to read it, or to aid in communication. You can even translate text embedded into photos.By MacMost

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HOM 133: Use Time Machine To Back Up Your Mac 12:43

1h ago12:43

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Time Machine is a built-in back up tool for macOS that keeps multiple, browsable versions of your Mac as you make changes over time. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of setting up, managing, and accessing your macOS Time Machine backups. Back up your Mac with Time Machine - https://support.apple.com/en-us/104984 Host: Mikah Sargent Want …

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Why do solopreneurs need to be proactive about digital security? 21:51

14d ago21:51

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In this episode, you'll discover the paramount importance of digital security for your solopreneur business. Show notes and video version available at https://macpreneur.com/episode97 Highlights: [01:36] Why Digital Security Matters for Your Business [03:01] Understanding the Components of Digital Security [04:25] Identifying Sources and Types of S…

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How To Save Photos From Apple Messages (MacMost #3134)

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View in HD at . If the data in your Messages app is taking too much space on your Mac, iPhone or in iCloud, then you should clear out old photos and videos in conversations. You can do this in the Messages apps, but also in Settings. Then be sure to save and delete photos as you get them moving forward.…

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Mac Typing and Editing Keyboard Shortcuts (MacMost #3133)

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View in HD at . Using the arrow and modifier keys will let you efficiently write and edit on your Mac without needing to take your hand off the keyboard to use a mouse or trackpad.By MacMost

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Learn How To Edit Your Pictures In Mac Photos In 5 Minutes (MacMost #3132)

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View in HD at . Here's a quick start guide to using the Photos app to edit your pictures. You can straighten, crop, adjust light and colors, fix problems and add filters.By MacMost

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HOM 132: Understanding Focus Modes on macOS 13:10

14d ago13:10

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Focus Modes give you the ability to silence notifications, filter apps, mute certain contacts, and more. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of setting up a Focus and learning how to adjust Focus Modes. Set up a Focus on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-a-focus-to-stay-on-task-mchl613dc43f/14.0/mac/14.0 …

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From Chaos to Cashflow: Must-Know Finance Tools These 3 Solopreneurs Can't Live Without 17:29

21d ago17:29

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In this episode, you'll discover the finance management tools used by three fellow solopreneurs: Susanna Reay, Roland Hüse, and Anna Lundberg, and insights on optimizing the finance side of your business. 🆓 Freshbooks 30-day free trial link: https://macpreneur.com/freshbooks Highlights [00:00] Introduction to Solopreneur Finance Management [01:43] …

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How Many Mac Third-Party App Installs Work (MacMost #3131)

7h ago

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View in HD at . New Mac users are often confused about how third-party apps from web sites are installed. After downloading, all you get it is a file that when opened just shows the app with an arrow and folder. Here's what to do next.By MacMost

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How To Combine Parts Of Images Using Mac Photos (MacMost #3130)

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View in HD at . You can take the subject of one photo and copy it onto the background of another photo using just when comes with your Mac, without ever taking the photo out of your Photos library.By MacMost

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Looking Ahead: Oliver Weidlich 50:41

18d ago50:41

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This week Tim sits down with Oliver Weidlich to discuss user experience and design for spatial computing. Oliver has been involved in spatial computing fro several years ahead of Apple's Vision Pro, which he has now embraced. Oliver Weidlich on LinkedIN Oliver on Twitter Oliver on Mastodon Contxtual Spatial Computing Contxtu.al Day Ahead for Vision…

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Checklist 374 - 2FA Minus One 14:55

27d ago14:55

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The dating app Tinder is taking steps to protect its users. We’ll tell you what those are. First though: The world now knows how bad guys were able to steal the medical info of millions from Change Healthcare… and you are not going to believe it. We will fill you in on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show n…

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How To Use Your iPhone As a Scanner For Your Mac (MacMost #3129)

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View in HD at . You can use your iPhone as a scanner to scan documents directly to your Mac. No need to transfer from your iPhone to your Mac afterward. You can scan right to a file, into a new Preview PDF, or into a document or email message.By MacMost

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HOM 131: Network Sharing Settings in macOS 20:42

8d ago20:42

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Your Mac is capable of more than just screen sharing. Mikah Sargent walks you through the various network sharing options you have available to you in macOS Sonoma, including file, media, and Bluetooth sharing settings. Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/c…

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Transform Your Profit Forecasting Overnight as a Solopreneur with this Free Spreadsheet 14:19

28d ago14:19

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In this episode, you'll discover an Excel-based system that I developed for EasyTECH. This spreadsheet is specifically designed to help solopreneurs like you forecast the profitability of your business. It's a step-by-step guide on how to implement this system on a Mac, using Excel. If you don't have Excel, don't worry, you can use Google Sheets to…

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How To Get File Listings As Text (MacMost #3128)

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View in HD at . If you need a file listing to use in a document you can get it by copying and pasting from the Finder if you know a trick. But you can also get file listings as text from the Terminal and then wrap that command into a Shortcut.By MacMost

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Import Photos From Cameras and SD Cards Using the Image Capture App On Your Mac (MacMost #3127)

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View in HD at . If you need to get photo from your camera, an SD card, or an iPhone or iPad, but don't want them in the Photos app, you can do it with the Image Capture app that is already on your Mac.By MacMost

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What's AUSOM about Accepting Autism? 40:57

1M ago40:57

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Send us a Text Message. Melissa Rosenberg, executive director of the Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) joins the latest episode of the What’s Happening MoCo podcast to mark the end of Autism Acceptance Month (April). According to Rosenberg, nearly 1 in 43 children received an Autism diagnosis in the state of Maryland. Her organization, AUSOM, prov…

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Apple Event, Where are the Swift live streamers? 8:13

7d ago8:13

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In this episode, we have an Apple event in May for new iPad? Listener question - Where are all the Swift live streamers? Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffee h…

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Charlie Chapman - A day in the life of Developer Advocate 1:20:34

24d ago1:20:34

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This week Tim sits down with Charlie Chapman, developer advocate, iOS engineer and host of the Launched podcast. We talked about developing indie apps, in app purchases, the Apple Vision Pro after 4 months, Deep Dish Swift and what to do it Cupertino during WWDC week. TL;DR Charlie says there's a lot of networking and things to do during the week. …

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Checklist 373 - Change We Can’t Believe In 17:37

27d ago17:37

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We are looking at the recent Change Healthcare hack that may have exposed info on half of the people in the U.S. HALF! Then - an iPhone scam that is notable for its simplicity and brazenness. Don’t try THAT at home. Try Checklist No. 373, brought to you by SecureMac! Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checkl…

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How To Add a Drawing To a Note On a Mac (MacMost #3126)

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View in HD at . It is easy to add a drawing to a note in the Notes app on an iPhone or iPad. But what about on a Mac? You'll need to add a blank image first, but once you set it up the first time it is easy to add a drawing or sketch to any note.By MacMost

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HOM 130: Voice Memos for Recording Audio 11:22

1M ago11:22

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Today's episode looks at a built-in app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It's Apple's Voice Memos! Mikah Sargent demonstrates how to get started with new vocal recordings on an iPhone, as well as relevant editing tools, sharing options, and important choices to make in Settings. Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPhone - https://support.apple.com/guide/i…

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Track Your Solopreneur Expenses in Minutes On Your Mac 27:35

1M ago27:35

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In this episode, you'll discover different ways to efficiently manage your solopreneur business expenses on your Mac. We discuss the importance of tracking both fixed and variable expenses, as exemplified by my recent (and scary) experience with Teachable and Podio's pricing changes. ✅ Not yet using an online invoicing tool? Try Freshbooks for free…

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10 Simple Ways To Improve a Photo in the Mac Photos App (MacMost #3125)

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View in HD at . You don't need to be an expert at photo adjustment controls to make your photos look a little better. By just using a few of the basic tools, including some that are a single click, you can improve your photos.By MacMost

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6 Ways To Convert Video Files On a Mac (MacMost #3124)

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View in HD at . There are many ways to convert video files from one format to another on your Mac. Often you don't even need to convert at all, but just simply change the file extension.By MacMost

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7 Ways To Add Spacer Lines Between Paragraphs In Pages (MacMost #3123)

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View in HD at . There are many ways to add a line between paragraphs in Pages. You can use a shape, paragraph borders, images and more.By MacMost

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Checklist 372 - A Roku Breach and a Doubtful Exploit 20:10

18d ago20:10

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Over half-a-million Roku accounts were compromised recently. We’ll look at what’s being done, and ways to keep your accounts safe. Plus - talk of a scary iPhone exploit that probably doesn’t exits. That’s all on Checklist No. 372, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Secu…

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HOM 129: How To Use Safari Extensions 12:26

1M ago12:26

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Safari, like any modern web browser, offers support for third-party extensions. In this episode of Hands on Mac, Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of discovering, managing, installing, and using extensions in the Safari browser on macOS Sonoma. Use Safari extensions on your Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/102343 Host: Mikah Sargent …

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Effortlessly Organize Supplier Invoices with These Automation Strategies 22:41

1M ago22:41

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In this episode, you'll discover how to automate the process of managing supplier invoices, aiming to save you time and enhance your efficiency. I discuss three scenarios: invoices attached as PDFs invoices embedded within the email body, or invoices linked externally The episode discusses using tools like Zapier for automation and Hazel for file m…

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What's Happening with the County's Health? - Dr. Kisha Returns with Good News and Tips 26:41

1M ago26:41

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Send us a Text Message. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County’s health officer, returns to the What’s Happening MoCo podcast during National Public Health Week to share the good news that the County earned recognition as one of the healthiest counties in America. In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr. Davis also shared updates on dealing with COVID-19,…

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