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Launching apps in Sonoma 14.6.1: Conclusions

App launch security is built in multiple layers, and not all check are run on every launch of an app. Syspolicy plays a key role, CDHashes are now central, and XProtect scans can make checks on large apps slow.

September 3, 2024 Macs, Technology

Changing Paintings: 35 The tragedy of Cephalus and Procris

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One of Ovid’s best stories, of a man who inadvertently kills his wife when she suspects him of having an affair with a nymph when he should be hunting.

September 2, 2024 General, Life, Painting

Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 271

I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 271. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Table […]

September 2, 2024 General, Macs, Technology

What is Macintosh HD now?

Exactly what is the disk shown in the Finder named Macintosh HD, in Big Sur and later versions of macOS? An exploration of the structure of the modern boot disk.

September 2, 2024 Macs, Technology

Back to school: paintings 1860-1907

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Led by progressive administrations in the French Republic and Scotland, secular classes improved discipline and improved their pupils.

September 1, 2024 General, Life, Painting

Last Week on my Mac: XProtect tormentor

At first, I thought the new XProtect version should be 5272, but some updated without that version changing. Then I stumbled across a secret way to update. Not a good omen for the release of Sequoia.

September 1, 2024 Macs, Technology

Back to school: paintings 1640-1860

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Chaos in the barren classrooms of the 1600s gradually restored to order over the following two centuries as boys and girls learned to read and write.

August 31, 2024 General, Life, Painting

Saturday Mac riddles 271

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

August 31, 2024 General, Macs, Technology

A brief history of Clarus the Dogcow

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How a dogcow from Cairo came to grace the Page Setup dialog in Classic Mac OS, was retired for Mac OS X, and has made a comeback since Ventura.

August 31, 2024 Macs, Technology

Harriet Backer’s Nordic Light: to 1889

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One of Norway’s most famous artists, a pioneering woman painter and influential teacher. Exploring the play of light on interiors and more.

August 30, 2024 General, Life, Painting

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