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Software > Operating Systems, Operating environment > Apple, macOS >

(on Wikipedia)
was apple.com/macos/catalina

A version of the macOS operating system and environment for Apple desktop computers.

I keep a copy because it’s the last revision which officially supports my hardware.

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Google > Chrome >
Software > Web browsers, SVG viewers >

(on Wikipedia)
(on Google Play)
https://github.com/brave/brave-browser
https://brave.com/

Brave is a web browser that uses components from Chrome to build a more security-conscious browser which also has an alternate advertising mechanism with revenue sharing.

Like Chrome, it’s missing fundamental things.



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OpenCore Legacy Patcher logo

Software >

https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/

Apple stops providing support and a download for old hardware. However, it is possible to force an install. The project that is responsible for this magic has achieved something truly spectacular, making it trivially easy using this GUI software.

WARNING: This is an extremely stupid and dangerous process to attempt without reading, understanding, and preparing the whole process up front. See #.spiralofhope.com/83891/opencore-legacy-patcher.html#plan. It really is very easy and works 100% for “only fairly ancient” hardware, but “very ancient” hardware might not be fully supported (yet?).

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Before Sunset - (2004 movie) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381681/

Two strangers are reunited nine years after their one night of romance, for only an afternoon.

Phenomenal, but make sure you watch this whole series.



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Lifeforce - (1985 movie) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089489/

Astronauts discover a structure in space and decide bring bits back which turn out to be hot girly bits.

Nice!



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Austin Powers꞉ International Man of Mystery - (1997 movie) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118655/

A bad guy is unfrozen after 30 years and his superspy nemesis is thawed to go after him.

This wasn’t even remotely funny. What the fuck was anyone going on about?



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