Want to stay running Sequoia or earlier? Want to install security updates such as XProtect data as well? Here’s how to do that without risking being upgraded unintentionally.
Category Archive: Macs
Two big disappointments: the new Liquid Glass control does nothing to address the problems, and Background Security Improvements haven’t learned from mistakes with RSRs.
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Black leopard […]
Deconfusing the term permissions from security controls and privacy protection. While permissions are set in a file’s attributes, privacy is controlled through elaborate rules.
What happens when you can’t solve a problem, so you get a log extract and ask Claude to diagnose it for you? Here’s a full worked example.
If you have updated your Mac to Tahoe 26.1, you may be blissfully unaware that it will now […]
Light or Dark appearance? Liquid Glass Clear or Tinted? Reduce Transparency or Increase Contrast? Pick an Icon & Widget Style too. All illustrated.
Apple has just released an update to XProtect for all versions of macOS, bringing it to version 5322. […]
VMs running 26.1 can’t access iCloud and related services, with no workaround. Finder Services below an item’s thumbnail don’t work.
Download size varies widely. There are many increases in build numbers, fewer in versions. Here are firmware details, links to release notes, and some tantalising observations in the update.
The Eclectic Light Company 