Open a document: how it works, and where it can go wrong, 3: Launch

Last of 3 articles explains how macOS selects and starts the app with which to open a document which you double-clicked/tapped.

The painted politics of Édouard Debat-Ponsan

Behind his traditional narrative paintings are his views on the Third Republic, the slaughter of the Paris communards in 1871, and the Dreyfus affair.

Open a document: how it works, and where it can go wrong, 2: Security check

Second of 3 articles explains how macOS puts documents through its security checks before opening them.

Pierre Bonnard: Domestic Symphony, 1918-1920

With the end of the war, his output increased significantly. A close look at the Tate’s ‘Bowl of Milk’, and Bonnard’s continuing independence.

What changed in the High Sierra 10.13.6 and Sierra 2018-004 updates?

According to Apple’s release notes, High Sierra 10.13.6 updates brings one new feature (AirPlay 2 multi-room audio support […]

macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 update, Sierra and El Capitan Security Updates 2018-004 now available

Apple has released macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 update, and the 2018-004 security updates for Sierra and El Capitan. […]

LockRattler 4.6 fixes documentation bugs

A minor update to correct errors in the Help book and PDF documentation.

Apple has pushed an update to Gatekeeper’s data

Apple has just pushed an update to the data used by Gatekeeper, bringing its version number to 147, […]

Plutarch’s Lives in Paint: 5a Aristides

Aristides the Just, who was a general at the Battle of Marathon, but refused to line his pockets from the public purse.

Open a document: how it works, and where it can go wrong, 1: identification

How does macOS open the document that you double-click/tap? First of 3 parts explaining what should happen and where it can go wrong.