Macos

2026-05-07

Macos

Installs, updates and uninstalls using Homebrew or Winget

Installs, updates and uninstalls using Homebrew or Winget

  • 2026-05-07
  • 7 minutes to read

I'm a Mac user but work in a Windows world, rather than trying to cover commands for both, I thought I'd write a single post and then signpost it in future posts.

Installing SqlPackage on macOS Using the dotnet CLI Tool

Installing SqlPackage on macOS Using the dotnet CLI Tool

  • 2024-11-15
  • 1 minute to read

Installing SqlPackage on macOS has historically been tricky, but using the dotnet SDK alongside Homebrew makes the process much simpler. Here is how to get it done quickly.

Addressing line feed issues between macOS and Windows in Git

Addressing line feed issues between macOS and Windows in Git

  • 2024-03-29
  • 4 minutes to read

How to fix line ending issues in Git projects where developers contribute from both macOS and Windows machines, using .gitattributes and core.autocrlf configuration.

Using a network drive as a Time Machine backup drive

Using a network drive as a Time Machine backup drive

  • 2020-11-15
  • 2 minutes to read

I have a server that runs Unraid for home media content, it is capable of hosting a Time Machine service to back up your Macs to a central network location.