macOS and iOS update calendar for 2016

When should we expect macOS 10.12.1, 10.12.2, and iOS updates this year?

Alchemy: 10 – the direct and the dangerous; Impressionists and Pre-Raphaelites

Oil sketches and studies became accepted as works of art. But not all Impressionist paintings have survived as well as they should.

Preparing for macOS Sierra: what you need to do

With Sierra expected to ship on 20 September, now is the time to plan your upgrade.

Apple updates Gatekeeper data to version 98

Apple has today, 7 September, pushed out another silent update to El Capitan’s Gatekeeper configuration data, bringing it […]

New OS X malware: Mokes A, a powerful backdoor

Stefan Ortloff of Kaspersky Lab’s SecureList has just announced the discovery of new malware which affects OS X, […]

Into the Light: Frederick Frieseke’s flickering females

For 15 years, his delicate nudes seen in dappled light were popular throughout Europe. They shocked the folk back in the US, though.

Shutting down and restarting your Mac

Sometimes you can’t use the menu command, or it doesn’t work. What do you try next?

William Merritt Chase paints history, for a brief moment

Known for his Impressionist landscapes and portraits, he also painted a couple of history paintings – under duress.

That update just broke everything: what to do next

The OS X update has just installed, and seems to have broken your Mac. What do you do next?

Alchemy: 9 – Turner and tubes

Turner’s innovation was driven by his desire to explore colour contrasts and texture. But it led him to lapses in technique which have damaged his paintings.