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Re:Can you slim macOS down? by lapcat on Wednesday January 21, 2026 @10:59PM (#46715142)
The problem is that Oakley is actually wrong. You don't need to edit the property lists. You can simply use the launchctl command-line tool to disable system launchd services after you disable SIP, without having to disable the SSV.
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Re:Can you slim macOS down? by DrBurrito on Thursday January 22, 2026 @05:48AM (#46717559)
this.

sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.backupd.plist

sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.backupd-auto.plist

sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.backupd-helper.plist

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