Apple’s detailed release notes on changes in macOS 11.5 are a bit thin on the ground, listing only […]
Category Archive: Macs
Apple has just released the 11.5 update to macOS Big Sur. It’s of modest size, weighing in at […]
M1 Macs have an elaborate system of keys and certificates which allow the installation of second operating systems, as well as the primary OS, based on Ownership.
At around 1725 UTC today (20 July 2021), I announced in this article that Apple had released the […]
Where code can make simple selections according to a conditional test, it may be possible to eliminate branching and ensure rapid execution.
I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 108. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Etching, […]
Many processors like the ARM64 have instructions to perform fused multiply-add operations. Do they deliver reduced error and better performance?
The primary admin account on an M1 Mac is its Owner, responsible for authorising the installation and use of second operating systems. Here’s what can go wrong with Ownership.
Here are this weekend’s riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Etching, impression or […]
They’re XML, structured into dictionaries and arrays containing key-value pairs. Preference plists are managed, and need special treatment.
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