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32-bitCheck: version 1.1 scans in the background

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Now runs in the background – no more spinning beachballs! Also handles errors in folder paths better, and shows a ‘busy spinner’ when scanning.

April 21, 2018 Macs, Technology

32-bitCheck: version 1.0 released with improved interface and Help book

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First full release: the only tool to check thoroughly for 32-bit apps and code bundles in whichever folders you want.

April 19, 2018 Macs, Technology

Telling which apps are 32-bit: 32-bitCheck does it better

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Checking for 32-bit apps in System Information is not the best way: here’s a free tool to make it easier and more comprehensive.

April 16, 2018 Macs, Technology

Solving update problems with softwareupdate

If you choose to cancel or ignore an update, it can be difficult to get it back. For these and other problems, turn to softwareupdate for a solution.

April 10, 2018 Macs, Technology

Did you cancel a software update by mistake?

You cancelled a software update in the App Store, which then goes off in a sulk and won’t offer it again. Here’s how to get the update back.

March 31, 2018 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Don’t trust update aggregators

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Have you used an online update service in the past? After last week’s security breach at MacUpdate, now is the time to stop. For your own protection.

February 4, 2018 General, Macs, Technology

Who’s in control of your Mac? Notifications

Are you getting over-notified? Who’s in charge – you the user, or macOS? Getting control of notifications, both local and remote.

November 10, 2017 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: How not to release a macOS upgrade

The High Sierra upgrade did not go well for many users. Here are some of the reasons why macOS 10.13 is currently a lemon.

October 1, 2017 Macs, Technology

Why can’t I download and install macOS Sierra any more? (Updated)

Like El Capitan before it, Sierra has now vanished from the App Store. It has also been removed from your Purchased list. How can you install it now?

September 28, 2017 Macs, Technology

First small High Sierra installer was wrong one

If you were quick off the mark on 25 September and downloaded the first, small (19.9 MB) installer […]

September 26, 2017 General, Macs, Technology

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