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Category Archive: Macs

macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, Sierra and El Capitan security updates now available (updated)

Apple has just released macOS High Sierra version 10.13.1, together with security updates for Sierra and High Sierra. […]

October 31, 2017 Macs, Technology

What happened at Eltima, and how can you stay safe?

Vulnerable JavaScript let an intruder infect two apps with malware from a commercial kit. Here’s the full story, now that Eltima’s servers are safe once again.

October 31, 2017 Macs, Technology

Why did my Mac stop making Time Machine backups? An investigation with Woodpile 0.6a1

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This new version lets you select which log file to analyse, and to add custom processes to examine within log files. Lots of power with elegant simplicity.

October 30, 2017 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Time Machine and APFS

For now, Time Machine can’t back up to an APFS volume. There are many problems with backing up APFS to HFS+, though. Time Machine needs to be revised.

October 29, 2017 Macs, Technology

Why the spinning beachball?

Is there anything more irritating than that spinning coloured wheel, or beachball, which stops you from getting on with a task? This explains why, and what to do about it.

October 28, 2017 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to Gatekeeper data

Apple has just pushed an update to Gatekeeper configuration data, which brings it to version 133. As is […]

October 28, 2017 Macs, Technology

Has anyone got the time? How High Sierra has changed time synchronisation

High Sierra has done away with the ntpd daemon for keeping your Mac’s clock in sync with a standard time server. This now works as in iOS, using the timed daemon.

October 27, 2017 Macs, Technology

Getting going with HEIF/HEIC and HEVC image and movie formats

The first tools to write HEIF still image and HEVC movies are now starting to arrive. Do they confirm their potential? Are they ready to use yet?

October 26, 2017 General, Macs, Technology

Browsing your log with Woodpile: Clarity and detail

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This new version incorporates zooming in time, and browsing log excerpts. It also fixes a crashing bug.

October 25, 2017 Macs, Technology

Diagnosing a macOS problem of a month ago

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How do you find the few crucial clues to explain a problem which happened hours, days, or weeks ago? Come find your needle using Woodpile.

October 24, 2017 Macs, Technology

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