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Category Archive: Technology

Apple has released an update to XProtect for all macOS

Apple has just released its regular weekly update to XProtect, bringing it to version 5323. As usual, it […]

November 10, 2025 Macs, Technology, Updates

Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 333

I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 333. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Black […]

November 10, 2025 General, Macs, Technology

How to install security updates without upgrading to Tahoe

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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.

November 10, 2025 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Tahoe 26.1 disappointments

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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.

November 9, 2025 Macs, Technology

Saturday Mac riddles 333

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Black leopard […]

November 8, 2025 General, Macs, Technology

Explainer: Permissions, privacy and TCC

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.

November 8, 2025 Macs, Technology

Inside the Unified Log 7: Claude diagnoses the log

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.

November 7, 2025 Macs, Technology

How Tahoe 26.1 has enabled automatic security updates

If you have updated your Mac to Tahoe 26.1, you may be blissfully unaware that it will now […]

November 6, 2025 Macs, Technology

Appearance revisited: Get Tahoe 26.1 looking in better shape

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Light or Dark appearance? Liquid Glass Clear or Tinted? Reduce Transparency or Increase Contrast? Pick an Icon & Widget Style too. All illustrated.

November 5, 2025 Macs, Technology

Apple has released updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released an update to XProtect for all versions of macOS, bringing it to version 5322. […]

November 4, 2025 Macs, Technology, Updates

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