As you've probably noticed, when there's a software update from Apple, we don't recommend allowing the Software Update program simply to do its work automatically. Rather, we prefer a more manual ...

Mac: All types of hardware, codecs, and other under-the-hood apps for Mac require that you install a PKG file instead of a standard installation file. This can be a ...

Below is a video demonstrating my PS3 4.00 Dev_Flash modification, which simply allows users to install Retail signed package (PKG) files from the PlayStation 3 XMB. This installation procedure is the ...

Hey everyone, <P>Since you were all so helpful with my last question, I thought I would hit you with this one.<P>So I downloaded a file that ends in .pkg with some programs that I want installed. How ...

Confused by APT, DNF, PACMAN, or Zypper? This guide explains the default package managers of various Linux distributions.

Hi all! I am new to BASH scripting on Macs. I have started to create simple .sh scripts, but i am looking to advance onto a new skill which involves either: 1. installing .pkg files from my computer ...

The macOS installer is quick and easy to use, but you can find out more info on what happens during installations by checking its built-in logs. Here's how to look at them. macOS installer files are ...

Ever had a source package fail to build due to a missing file? If so, apt-file, a tool that searches online repositories for a specific file, may be the answer. Occasionally, when building a package ...

Suspicious Package is a free Quick Look plug-in which allows you to inspect package files (.pkg) on the Mac. Package files on the Mac are awesome, because they can install all of the various files ...