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macOS and security updates in detail

Major macOS releases from Sierra onwards, with full details of each release and security update. Also updates to XProtect, XProtect Remediator, and others.

May 8, 2023 Macs, Technology

M-series Macs

For a systematic compilation of links to articles here about Apple silicon Macs, M1, M2, M3, M4 and […]

January 22, 2021 Macs, Technology

Hero or hooligan: Aeneas flees Troy

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A Trojan, son of the mortal Anchises and Venus, he flees the burning city as it’s being sacked by the Greeks, losing his wife in the process, and starts a journey around the Mediterranean.

November 9, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 385

I hope you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 385. Here are my solutions to them. 1: A cross […]

November 9, 2026 General, Macs, Technology

Viable version 1.1 improves macOS virtualisation workflows

Changes workflows and improves its interface. IPSW files are now copied into the VM as it’s built and deleted automatically when that’s ready to be run. Makes light work of building and running VMs, and works with existing vimi bundles and the Vimy app.

November 9, 2026 Macs, Technology, Updates

Painting the whole truth, and nothing but the truth 2

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After a long break, Truth reappeared with her mirror and well, influenced the Statue of Liberty, became involved in the Dreyfus Affair, and the new art of photography.

November 8, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Last Week on My Mac: You don’t really want to install that

What does it take to install a recent version of an older macOS on an external disk, in Golden Gate? Something of an epic journey through the past, resulting in disappointment and frustration.

November 8, 2026 Macs, Technology

Painting the whole truth, and nothing but the truth 1

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She started as a now lost painting by Apelles, then later gained a mirror and a well, following old proverbs. She has ended up with a burning torch, and the support of Father Time.

November 7, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Saturday Mac riddles 385

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: A cross […]

November 7, 2026 General, Macs, Technology

A brief history of Recovery Mode

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It replaced Single User Mode in 2011, since when it has steadily become more complex. Redesigned for Apple silicon Macs, it now has control over boot security, Recovery Assistant, and Diagnostics & Repair.

November 7, 2026 Macs, Technology

Painting with impaired vision: Claude Monet

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From 1908 he became almost blind in his right eye, and had difficulty distinguishing colours. Evidence in his paintings up to 1925 shows how difficult his art became as a result.

November 6, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Install an older version of macOS on an Apple silicon Mac

Do you want to install an older version of macOS on an Apple silicon Mac running a more recent version? You may have problems achieving this in Golden Gate 27.2, but here are the full instructions in detail.

November 6, 2026 Macs, Technology

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