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diff --git a/_posts/2021-09-23-safari-extensions-catalina-patcher.md b/_posts/2021-09-23-safari-extensions-catalina-patcher.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..998eac4 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2021-09-23-safari-extensions-catalina-patcher.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "Enabling Safari Extensions with the macOS Catalina Patcher" +date: 2021-09-23 +--- + + +I have an old 2011 MacBook Air that is running the latest version of macOS Catalina thanks to the very wonderful [Catalina Patcher](http://dosdude1.com/catalina/) by dosdude1. This project has made it possible for me to run and test some of the latest software from Apple - namely Safari 15. + +I ran into a small bug early on though – Safari extensions couldn’t be activated via the preferences menu. Luckily I discovered a very simple fix. My hope is this might help others (as small of a demographic that might be) who run into the same issue with the Catalina Patcher. + +- Close/Quit Safari completely +- Open the Finder and use the shortcut `⌘ Shift G` +- Paste the following to navigate to the proper folder: `~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Safari/Data/Library/Safari/AppExtensions` +- Open the `Extensions.plist` in your favourite text editor (I’m a big fan of Panic's Nova) +- Below each extensions `<dict>` tag, add the following: `<key>Enabled</key><true/>` +- Save the file and relaunch Safari + +Reference of what it should look like (AdBlock for this example): + + + <key>org.adblockplus...</key> + <dict> + <key>AddedDate</key> + <date>2021-09-23T14:00:47Z</date> + <key>Enabled</key> + <true/> + <key>WebsiteAccess</key> + <dict> + <key>Allowed Domains</key> + <array/> + <key>Has Injected Content</key> + <true/> + <key>Level</key> + <string>All</string> + </dict> + </dict> + + +After following those simple steps you should have working extensions in Safari. Have fun on your old, "unsupported" Apple devices! + |