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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 deleted file mode 100644 index 998eac4..0000000 --- a/_posts/2021-09-23-safari-extensions-catalina-patcher.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,41 +0,0 @@ ---- -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! - |