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Ubuntu on MacBook Pro - Magic Mouse / TrackPad Settings
Ubuntu, MacHack, MacBook Pro, Linux Craig Pickerill 23/01/2026 Ubuntu, MacHack, MacBook Pro, Linux Craig Pickerill 23/01/2026

Ubuntu on MacBook Pro - Magic Mouse / TrackPad Settings

Make your Magic Mouse and Trackpad work perfectly on Ubuntu with this simple driver fix.

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Bringing Back the macOS Cursor “Shake to Find” on Ubuntu. Meet Wiggle & Jiggle
Linux, MacBook Pro, Ubuntu Craig Pickerill 09/01/2026 Linux, MacBook Pro, Ubuntu Craig Pickerill 09/01/2026

Bringing Back the macOS Cursor “Shake to Find” on Ubuntu. Meet Wiggle & Jiggle

If you miss macOS’s “shake to find the cursor” feature on Ubuntu, you’re not alone. Wiggle and Jiggle bring that same cursor-highlighting magic to GNOME, making it far easier to locate your pointer especially on multi-monitor setups. Here’s how to install and use it.

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Old Tech Shouldn’t Die
MacOS, iPod, Linux, OpenCore Craig Pickerill 29/12/2025 MacOS, iPod, Linux, OpenCore Craig Pickerill 29/12/2025

Old Tech Shouldn’t Die

Old Tech Shouldn’t Die for 2026, I’m pledging to revive and reuse aging gadgets instead of replacing them. Starting with a 2011 iMac 27” and a 5th Gen iPod Video, it’s time to keep great tech alive and out of landfill.

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Preview Files on Linux
Linux, Ubuntu, MacHack Craig Pickerill 28/11/2025 Linux, Ubuntu, MacHack Craig Pickerill 28/11/2025

Preview Files on Linux

Miss Quick Look from macOS? GNOME Sushi brings instant file previews to Linux. Highlight a file in Nautilus, press Space, and view images, videos, PDFs, and text—fast and lightweight.

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Ubuntu on MacBook: Making Linux Feel Like macOS
MacBook Pro, Ubuntu, Linux Craig Pickerill 24/10/2025 MacBook Pro, Ubuntu, Linux Craig Pickerill 24/10/2025

Ubuntu on MacBook: Making Linux Feel Like macOS

Running Ubuntu on a MacBook is powerful, but it can feel off. Here’s how to tweak the keyboard, trackpad, fonts, and system settings so your Linux setup behaves like macOS.

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Getting Started with rsync: The Ultimate Guide for Mac and Linux Users
MacOS, Linux, rsync, remote sync Craig Pickerill 17/10/2025 MacOS, Linux, rsync, remote sync Craig Pickerill 17/10/2025

Getting Started with rsync: The Ultimate Guide for Mac and Linux Users

Learn how to use rsync on macOS and Linux for fast, reliable file syncing. Step-by-step guide, tips, and best practices for beginners and power users alike.

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MacBook Pro: External Display on Ubuntu Without the dGPU
MacBook Pro, Ubuntu, Linux Craig Pickerill 13/10/2025 MacBook Pro, Ubuntu, Linux Craig Pickerill 13/10/2025

MacBook Pro: External Display on Ubuntu Without the dGPU

The infamous AMD Radeon dGPU failure that left thousands of otherwise perfect machines effectively useless.

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Installing Ubuntu on 2011 MBP
Ubuntu, Linux, MacHack, MacBook Pro, OSX Craig Pickerill 26/02/2025 Ubuntu, Linux, MacHack, MacBook Pro, OSX Craig Pickerill 26/02/2025

Installing Ubuntu on 2011 MBP

The 2011 MacBook Pro’s are known for their failing or failed AMD Radeon Graphics card, we bring life back in to an old faithful Mac.

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