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Category Archive: Technology

loginwindow does more than log you in

Not only is loginwindow there in its full glory at the start of the user phase of startup, but it’s there until the bitter end.

March 18, 2023 Macs, Technology

Log Literacy: Hunting bugs with Ulbow’s Chart View

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I was having problems in the Twitter app, with it stealing 100% CPU and upsetting WindowServer. Here’s how I discovered what the problem was.

March 17, 2023 Macs, Technology

Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator security software for Macs running Catalina or later, bringing […]

March 16, 2023 Macs, Technology, Updates

What is macOS Ventura doing tracking provenance?

How the new tracking extended attribute is attached to apps, how it’s recorded in a security database, and how it’s checked. But for what purpose?

March 16, 2023 Macs, Technology

Ownership of Apple silicon Macs matters: how it can stop external bootable disks

To boot from an external disk, Apple silicon Macs need them to have an Owner. Here’s how to investigate ownership, and how it works.

March 15, 2023 Macs, Technology

Using a Mac without a network connection

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New version of ViableS runs in a sandbox, with no shared folders, and can now be isolated from networks. So how well does Ventura work without internet?

March 14, 2023 Macs, Technology, Updates

Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 194

I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 194. Here are my solutions to them. 1: The […]

March 13, 2023 General, Macs, Technology

Ventura has changed app quarantine with a new xattr

Ventura introduces a new extended attribute com.apple.provenance, used to mark successful clearance of quarantine. It’s protected by SIP too.

March 13, 2023 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Why is Apple so reluctant for the offline Mac?

In the two years since we’ve been waiting for Apple to provide an option to opt out of online certificate and notarization checks, Apple has added two enhanced security modes, but not addressed the original issue.

March 12, 2023 Macs, Technology

Saturday Mac riddles 194

Here are this weekend’s riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: The fastest insectivore […]

March 11, 2023 General, Macs, Technology

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