Several readers have noted an issue where permissions for files and folders created through AFP (Apple filesharing protocol) under Mac OS X 10.4.x. are not correct. Under Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther), ...

A small amount of descriptive data (metadata) that is added to a computer file by the user or network administrator. It is maintained by the file system but is not part of the file's regular set of ...

Note: A file that is created with CEDA features does not need these attributes. Note: In some cases, a Block Size value of less than 8000 may be more efficient for your storage device. The Block Size ...

Hackers are using a novel technique that abuses extended attributes for macOS files to deliver a new trojan that researchers call RustyAttr. The threat actor is hiding malicious code in custom file ...

OS X provides an easy option in the Finder's contextual menus for creating ZIP archives of Finder selections; however, the Finder does not have the option to quickly view a ZIP file's contents. Topher ...

You may specify transport file attributes by using FTP or FTP access method options in the FILENAME statement, whichever is applicable. For details about syntax for the FILENAME statement, see SAS ...

If you have a lot of files and folders to manage in OS X—and who doesn’t?—there’s a really handy utility called Hazel that can help. It enables you to automate all kinds of file-management chores, ...