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What has changed in macOS Mojave 10.14.1?

Over 7 GB installed, Apple claims it only adds Group FaceTime, adds over 70 new emoji, and fixes a list of vulnerabilities. So what has actually changed?

November 1, 2018 Macs, Technology

How Time Machine makes backups

Detailed comparison of how Time Machine backs up HFS+ and APFS volumes, including its use of local snapshots, with diagrams.

October 17, 2018 Macs, Technology

Fusion Drives in APFS

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How does the volume structure differ between Fusion Drives in HFS+ and APFS formats? Does Disk Utility show an accurate picture?

October 15, 2018 Macs, Technology

Mojave may make Macs molasses

Some Macs start running the Mojave upgrade like it’s molasses or treacle: starting an app takes a minute or more, and other function grind to a halt. Here’s why, and what you should do.

October 12, 2018 Macs, Technology

Busting 7 myths (lies) about Mojave

Stories about 32-bit support, APFS and Fusion Drives, widespread app problems, failed updates, Time machine, and privacy protection.

October 8, 2018 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Successful release

I hope, if you have upgraded to Mojave, that all went well and you’re now happy that you […]

September 30, 2018 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Those who are about to

With luck, High Sierra will turn out to be Apple’s nadir, and the vast majority of us preparing to upgrade to Mojave won’t look back.

September 23, 2018 Macs, Technology

Apple finally releases APFS reference documentation

Apple has at last released the Apple File System Reference, 143 pages and over 400 KB of detailed […]

September 21, 2018 Macs, Technology

Should you upgrade to Mojave early?

Which version of macOS are you intending to be running at the end of this month? Should you upgrade to Mojave either when it is released, or soon afterwards?

September 5, 2018 Macs, Technology

Booting the Mac: loading boot.efi and Secure Boot

The Mac has completed its self-test routines, and now prepares to load the EFI firmware or ‘boot loader’. Where it finds it, what it needs, and how Secure Boot changes this.

August 10, 2018 Macs, Technology

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