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Explainer: Whatever happened to QuickTime?

QuickTime ruled from 1991-2019, and was bigger than Apple itself. But can you name what replaced it, and whether it works as well?

March 26, 2022 Macs, Technology

Preparing to upgrade to Big Sur

Concentrate on Time Machine backups, scripts, secondary updates, and whether you still have to retain access to 32-bit software. Some hints.

September 24, 2020 Macs, Technology

Should you upgrade to Big Sur early, or wait?

It’s got to be better than Catalina, so why not upgrade when it first comes out? Here are some suggestions to help you make your decision.

September 17, 2020 Macs, Technology

Is it safe to upgrade to Catalina 10.15.5?

By now, the current release of macOS has had all major bugs fixed or worked around. Isn’t this a good time to upgrade? Some practical advice on deciding and upgrading tips.

June 1, 2020 Macs, Technology

How to check quarantine, 64-bit, signature, and notarization for almost anything

Checking signatures, notarization, and 64-bit code on different items like apps, command tools, and Installer packages just got much simpler.

November 26, 2019 Macs, Technology

APPlayMIDI: a free 64-bit MIDI player

Are you missing QuickTime Player’s old ability to play MIDI files? Look no further – here’s a free replacement.

September 25, 2019 Macs, Technology

Is a VM a good answer for running 32-bit apps in Catalina?

One solution to running 32-bit apps in Catalina is a VM. Here I assess the performance of Parallels Desktop 15. Is it up to the job?

September 16, 2019 Macs, Technology

Preparing to upgrade to Catalina

Coming in just a few weeks now, if you’re going to upgrade early to Catalina, now’s the time to start preparing with these tips.

September 11, 2019 Macs, Technology

Using ArchiChect 1.2 to check for 32-bit code

This version can now open and check apps properly using its Open command, as well as by drag and drop. Essential to prepare for Catalina.

September 7, 2019 Macs, Technology, Updates

How to tell if an app will run in Catalina

App compatibility with Catalina is different: although some may be slightly incompatible, many apps simply don’t run at all. How can you tell which are OK?

September 6, 2019 Macs, Technology

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