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How to Transfer EPUBs from Apple Books to Calibre

January 14, 2026 cialu Technology

Apple Books (formerly iBooks) exports personal EPUBs as folders containing loose files and unwanted metadata like iTunesMetadata.plist, which Calibre can’t import directly. Cleaning these into standard ZIP-based EPUBs allows seamless transfer to Calibre for management and conversion. This guide covers extraction, batch cleaning via terminal (with the provided script), and platform-specific solutions for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Extracting EPUB Folders[…]

Where’s My Disk Space? A Complete Guide to Freeing Storage on Your Mac

October 3, 2025 cialu Technology

If you’ve just bought a brand new Mac and you’re already seeing the dreaded “Your disk is almost full” warning, you’re not alone. Storage issues are one of the most common complaints among Mac users, whether they’re working on a 128 GB MacBook Air or a high-end Mac Studio with multiple terabytes of SSD storage. The frustration often boils down[…]

Stage Manager in macOS. The Infuriating “Open New App” Behavior and How to Fix It (Sort Of)

July 17, 2025 cialu Technology

When Apple introduced Stage Manager in macOS Ventura (2022), it was pitched as a revolutionary way to manage multitasking: keeping your workspace clean, grouping apps together, and making context switching seamless. By July 2025, Stage Manager has matured, received iterative updates through macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia, and gained adoption among a subset of Mac power users. But there’s a[…]

How to use high-quality FLAC music files in Apple Music

March 7, 2025 cialu Technology

Apple’s Resistance to Open Standards and The FLAC Dilemma in Apple Music In the ever-evolving landscape of digital technology, Apple has established itself as a powerhouse of innovation. However, the tech giant has consistently shown reluctance when it comes to adopting open standards and opensource technologies in a timely manner. This pattern of resistance becomes particularly apparent when examining Apple’s[…]

Apple Finally Joins the AI Party – Better Late Than Never?

December 11, 2024 cialu Technology

In a fresh and chill move, Apple has unveiled its long-awaited Apple Intelligence platform, packed with features that might make tech enthusiasts wonder, “What took you so long?” With the release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, Apple is making a fashionably late entrance into the generative AI landscape. The tech giant’s new offering includes a suite[…]