How to Install/Upgrade OpenSSL with Homebrew
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
OpenSSL is an open-source cryptographic library and tool that is widely used for secure communication over networks. Ensuring that it’s up-to-date is crucial for security. macOS users can easily install and upgrade OpenSSL using......
Homebrew Error: The brew link step did not complete successfully
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
The Problem Encountering errors while using Homebrew can disrupt your workflow and productivity. Among these, the ‘brew link step did not complete successfully’ error can be particularly confusing for users who are not......
Where does Homebrew store its installed packages?
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a highly popular package manager for macOS (and Linux), which allows users to easily install, manage, and uninstall software packages on their system, right from the command line. If you’re a developer or......
Homebrew: How to Clear the Cache
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew, the package manager for macOS (and Linux), is an invaluable tool for developers and power users alike, allowing them to install, update, and manage software with ease. Over time as you install and update......
How to set a custom path for Homebrew
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS and Linux that simplifies the process of installing software. By default, Homebrew installs itself and its packages in /usr/local on macOS and /home/linuxbrew/.linuxbrew on......
Homebrew Permission Denied Error: Could not symlink (4 solutions)
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
The Error Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS that allows users to install, manage, and uninstall various packages with command-line ease. However, it is not uncommon for users to encounter permission issues, specifically......
Homebrew: How to install a package from GitHub
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Overview Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS and Linux that enables users to install, manage, and uninstall software through the command line. One of the advanced features of Homebrew is the ability to install packages......
Homebrew SSL_connect Error: SSL_ERROR_SYSCALL in connection to raw.githubusercontent.com:443
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
The Problem Encountering SSL connection errors can halt your progress, particularly when trying to install packages using Homebrew on macOS. One error you might run into is: SSL_ERROR_SYSCALL in connection to......
Homebrew: Uninstalling a package and its dependencies
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS, and increasingly Linux, which simplifies the process of installing, managing, and uninstalling software packages. While adding packages is straightforward, removing them –......
Homebrew: How to Change PostgreSQL Configuration File
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Managing a PostgreSQL database server on a MacOS environment often involves using Homebrew, the popular package manager that simplifies the installation and maintenance of software on MacOS. In production environments, tuning a PostgreSQL......
Homebrew Error – Bootstrap failed: 5: Input/output error
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Understanding the Error If you’re a developer using macOS, you’ve likely encountered Homebrew, the highly esteemed package manager that simplifies the installation and management of software on the macOS and Linux operating......
How to Completely Uninstall Homebrew and Remove All Its Files
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS, allowing developers to install applications, tools, and utilities easily. However, there might come a time when you need to remove Homebrew and all associated files from......