Creating the external bootable SSD, downgrading security and allowing kexts, then trying to install a kext on an external drive which must be ejected.
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I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 147. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Rhythm […]
It’s limited to 5 Gb/s, giving read rates of about 400 MB/s and writes at about 430 MB/s. Fine for Time Machine backups, but bad with NVMe drives.
Looking forward to the time when third-party kexts are finally banished from macOS, and replaced by modern system extensions, and their siblings.
Here are this weekend’s riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Rhythm to listen […]
Select a test, time it, and compare the result with those from other systems. Choose whether to use a synthetic or application benchmark, and don’t forget your confirmation bias.
What’s normal for patterns of security data and macOS updates? How to recognise the pathological, which could reflect a security failure.
What do paintings look like to someone with deuteranopia? Why do great paintings ‘draw’ the eye? Do we see the colours the artist intended? And how many words for blue are in Ukrainian?
Big Sur and Monterey allow kernel extensions with limitations, particularly on M1 models. Full details, including how to control them.
How the kernel relies on its extensions to make your Mac work, and has highest privilege for stability and security. How this must change for Apple Silicon.
The Eclectic Light Company 