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Resolving chromedrive verification error in MacOS

The MacOS Catalina (v 10.15.3) has a security feature known as Gatekeeper, which verifies downloaded applications. When you encounter the error: "chromedriver" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified, it's due to Gatekeeper restricting the execution of the chromedriver executable. This is because it doesn't recognize the developer, which is a common issue for developers and testers who use chromedriver for browser automation...

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Disabling Enabling Globalprotect Vpn On Macos

GlobalProtect is a security platform that extends the capabilities of a firewall to end-user devices. It is a product of Palo Alto Networks and it provides a network security infrastructure that prevents cyber threats regardless of what device is being used and from where. However, there might be instances where you would want to stop or disable this service. This can be done by modifying a specific system file, known as the LaunchAgent property list (plist) for GlobalProtect...

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Resolving Netty's DNS Resolution Error on MacOS M1 Systems

In the evolving landscape of software development, the Apple M1 chip has introduced a paradigm shift in performance and efficiency. However, like any new technology, it comes with its own set of challenges. One such challenge is the DNS resolution error encountered when using the Netty library. In this article, we will delve deep into the root cause of this issue and provide a solution for both Gradle and Maven users...

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Setup php on MacOS localhost

Users with the newest versions of Mac OS X (Mountain Lion or later) no longer see the option of web sharing in `System Preferences->Sharing`. If you are a web developer / designer, you might find this change unpleasant. However Mac OS X still includes Apache HTTP version. Testing web sites on your personal computer is indispensable for web developers / designers. Enabling `php` on Mac OX S is plain and easy. ..

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