It makes a big difference whether an app, file or folder is in the System or Data volume, or maybe somewhere else. Here’s how to tell accurately, rather than according to one of the Finder’s illusions.
Category Archive: Macs
Apple has just released an update to XProtect, bringing it to version 5326. As usual, it doesn’t release […]
Apps supplied through the App Store aren’t signed by their developer, but by Apple. Many now have certificates that have expired. When will they stop running?
In a quest to reduce the number of processes running in macOS Tahoe, consider the example of Time Machine backups, which can easily be replaced by 3rd party alternatives.
A developer signed an installer package in April 2017 and it’s still valid, but Apple signed a Catalina installer app in December 2019 and its certificate has now expired. This article explains why.
I hope you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 343. Here are my solutions to them. 1: In between […]
Which system and AI cryptexes are loaded during macOS boot? Here are details of the 28 for AI in Tahoe 26.2, and which are new since Sequoia 15.5.
Local network privacy protection, introduced in macOS Sequoia, doesn’t use TCC as most others do, but sets up a packet filter in Network Extension. Here are details.
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: In between […]
An overview of code signing and certificate requirements to come when macOS 27 is released in a few months, supporting only Apple silicon Macs. How Intel Macs will be affected in the near future.
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