Wineskin not working on macOS High Sierra - posted in Wineskin Discussions: Hello, I've been testing Wineskin on the final version of High Sierra (downloaded from app store) and it doesn't work. All the Wrappers don't open and sometimes the app crashes. So it's confirmed that Wineskin doesn't work and it's necessary a new update of the app to fix this bug. I hope you can find any. Workarounds for printing issues on macOS Big Sur. 1) Reset the Mac printing system (official fix): 1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners. Press and hold the Control key as you click in the list at the left, then choose “Reset printing system” from the menu that appears.
New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
Original story (published on November 26, 2020) follows:
Apple products are designed to work seamlessly with each other which is one of the main reasons most individuals choose to go the Apple route.
Take for example the feature that allows Apple Watch users to unlock their Macs without the need to enter a password since the computer can automatically sense when the watch is nearby.
While this might not sound like a big deal, those who use their computers every day know that it can save a lot of time in the long run.
Unfortunately, after installing the macOS Big Sur update, many Mac users have been complaining that they aren’t able to unlock their computers with the Apple Watch.
Have just updated to Big Sur on iMac but now cannot unlock with Apple watch (series 5). Advice please.
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I also have this issue since upgrading to Big Sur. My Apple Watch (series 4, latest iOS) has worked seamlessly with other operating systems but just refuses to connect to my watch.
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Back in old days, there was a quaint custom of *TESTING* software before rolling it out. But I guess that’s out of fashion now. Better to just use your customers as guinea pigs.
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My Apple Watch will not unlock my iMac after Big Sur as well.
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Further, Apple recently rolled out the watchOS 7.1 update which supposedly resolved the issue that prevented some users from unlocking their Macs with the Apple Watch.
We’ve shared the changelog for the watchOS 7.1 update below for reference:
– Adds the ability to be notified when your headphone audio level could impact your hearing
– Adds support for the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in the Republic of Korea and Russia
– Adds support for irregular heart rhythm notifications in the Republic of Korea and Russia
– Resolves an issue that prevented some users from unlocking Mac with Apple Watch
– Fixes an issue where the screen may be dark on wrist raise for some Apple Watch Series 6 users.
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Seeing the changelog, one would believe that the problem should no longer arise, but sadly, this does not seem to be the case since some users still aren’t able to unlock their Macs running macOS Big Sur after installing the watchOS 7.1 update.
Same Issue here, Mac OS Big Sur 11.0.1 (20B29) on a MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018).
The Apple Watch is a Series 4 with WatchOS 7.1 (18R590)
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Apple is yet to make any comment on the matter. Moreover, we do not expect to see an acknowledgment from the Cupertino tech giant. Although it may roll out another patch down the line.
In case you aren’t willing to wait for an official fix to go live, there are a few ways you can get your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac running Big Sur.
Workarounds for Apple Watch not unlocking Macs on macOS Big Sur
1) Possible fix for those on watchOS 7.1:
One user has claimed that those who have installed the watchOS 7.1 update simply need to sign out of iCloud, reboot, and sign in again.
For those who have updated: sign out of icloud, reboot and sign in again
This fix for me: unlock by watch, handoff, sidecar.
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2) Fix “AutoUnlock” errors on your Mac:
1. Open “Keychain Access”
2. In “View”, enable “Show Invisible Items”
3. Search for “Auto Unlock”
4. You should see a whole bunch of application passwords for “Auto Unlock: XXXX’s …”
5. Select all records and delete (this will reset/disable auto unlock on other Macs if you use multiple Macs)
6. Whilst still in “Keychain Access”, search for “AutoUnlock” (no space)
7. here should be 4 entries for “tlk” “tlk-nonsync” “classA” “classC”
8. Select 4 records and delete (don’t worry if they re-appear, the system repairs this automatically)
9. Open “Finder” and navigate to “~/Library/Sharing/AutoUnlock”
10. There should be two files “ltk.plist” and “pairing-records.plist”
11. Delete both files
(Some users have reported better success restarting macOS at this stage)
12. Open “System Preferences” and try enabling auto unlock. You may need to enable it twice, the first attempt will fail.
These steps were shared by an individual over on the Macrumors forums and has apparently fixed the problem for several users.
However, in case this does not work or if for some reason you do not wish to perform the multiple steps listed above, you could also reset your Apple Watch.
3) Reset the Apple Watch:
Resetting your Apple Watch is a fairly easy process and involves just a few taps and also a bit of patience. Now, to reset your Apple Watch, head to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
Wait for the watch to reset and then pair it with your Mac and iPhone. Once done, you should be able to unlock your Mac running macOS Big Sur with your Apple Watch as usual.
Following either of these three or all three workarounds provided above should fix the issue. In case you’re still facing issues while trying to unlock your Mac running macOS Big Sur via the Apple Watch, let us know in the comments below.
That being said, this isn’t the only issue troubling Mac users after installing the macOS Big Sur update.
We’ve reported on several bugs and issues including the issue where users aren’t able to print documents, battery and overheating problems, and the single login screen background. So it seems Apple still has a lot to work upon.
Update 1 (December 16)
10:53 am (IST): Apple released the macOS Big Sur 11.1 update and it seems that the company has fixed the issue which prevented some users from unlocking their Macs with the Apple Watch at times, at least according to the changelog.
We’ve shared part of the changelog which mentions all the bugs and issues that were fixed via the new software update below:
– QuickTime Player might quit when opening a movie with a timecode track after upgrading from macOS Catalina
– Bluetooth connection status was not displayed in Control Center
– Reliability of unlocking your Mac automatically with your Apple Watch
– Trackpad scrolling speed may be faster than expected on MacBook Pro models
– LG UltraFine 5K Display may incorrectly display at 4K resolution on Macs with M1
NOTE: There are more such stories in our dedicated Apple section so be sure to go through it as well.
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The macOS Big Sur update is probably one of the most feature-rich updates that Apple has released recently for its macOS machines.
It carries several improvements and even brings one of the biggest UI overhauls to macOS, bringing it more in line with the UI offered on iOS 14.
Of course, a quick Google search will serve you dozens upon dozens of articles detailing all that’s new and the same goes with videos on YouTube.
But before getting excited about the new features and improvements, it’s also worth noting that, like most other software updates, the macOS Big Sur update also has its fair share of bugs and issues.
Take for example the bug we reported of earlier which prevents some MacBook users on Big Sur from booting their devices while connected to a monitor via Thunderbolt.
Now, another issue appears to be troubling many Mac users. After installing the macOS Big Sur (11) update, users are reporting that the printing function is now broken.
We’ve shared multiple reports from affected users below:
Printing went well on Catalina. Now printing stopped and showed message ‘Filter failed’. Using printer Lexmark C543 and removed and entered the printer once. Same problem. Printer supply is visible in browser. Seems to be OS problem. (Source)
Same problem overher with my Lexmark CX310 when i print. Printer receives nothing it even does not even wake up. Tried to install new drivers from Lexmark but this is also resulting in an error so new driver are not installed. (Source)
My company we run a Canon C5035, we updated all the iMac 2019 and MacBook to OS Big Sur…Now when we print the text comes out as gray squares. This is a monumental problem for our business. Please provide support ASAP. (Source)
I already updated the latest version MacOS Big Sur Beta 11.0 (20A5384c) but after updated i got some issue in printing the documents. In first beta update document printed but only pictures are printed no paragraph is printed. After second update my new printer HP Laser jet Pro M15a installed but not printing even no error showing. Need support on it. (Source)
As you can see, the problem seems to be affecting users with all sorts of different printers. Therefore, it certainly cannot be pinned down to a certain printer model or even brand for that matter.
At present, the problem has not been acknowledged by Apple directly, although it does have a general fix for printing issues that we’ve shared below.
Furthermore, what seems to be the most likely issue is the printer drivers or rather, lack thereof, as highlighted by a user and a report.
I was able to print using a USB cable though, after downloading the latest driver and connecting to the printer via an old USB type 1 cable that I had around. Seems like Epson needs to update their driver software. (Source)
Most printer manufacturers are yet to release new drivers with support for macOS Big Sur. Therefore, it’s more than likely that most issues would be fixed once the updated drivers go live.
But until then, you might want to try these possible workarounds which may fix the problem for you.
Workarounds for printing issues on macOS Big Sur
1) Reset the Mac printing system (official fix):
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners.
2. Press and hold the Control key as you click in the list at the left, then choose “Reset printing system” from the menu that appears.
3. After you reset the printing system, the list of printers in Printers & Scanners preferences is empty.
4. Re-add any printers.
This should fix the issue for some users, however, there are chances that your printer might not work even after performing the steps above.
2) Download the open-source Gutenprint driver:
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It seems that users have managed to fix the problem after downloading and installing the Gutenprint driver which is completely free. All you need to do is download the latest package from here and install it on your Mac computer.
3) Check for the latest drivers:
Make sure that you have the latest drivers for your printer installed on your Mac computer running macOS Big Sur. There’s a possibility that the current printer drivers aren’t supported on the latest OS.
Therefore, updating the drivers to the latest version might fix the issue for good. Most manufactures provide the drivers on their websites so you should be able to get your hands on the drivers within a few minutes.
That being said, we will continue to keep an eye out for any new developments regarding the broken printing function on macOS Big Sur and will post an update once new details emerge.
In the meantime, do let us know whether any of the workarounds provided here helped you fix the problem. Further, feel free to let us know if we missed out on a workaround that helped you fix the problem.
NOTE: There are more such stories in our dedicated Apple section so be sure to go through it as well.
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