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Extensions, Big Sur and M1 Macs

How to use kernel extensions, and their replacement system extensions, on Macs running Big Sur, including M1 Macs.

December 15, 2020 Macs, Technology

What’s changed in Big Sur 11.1?

The macOS 11.1 update is substantial, but by no means as extensive as some of its x.1 predecessors. […]

December 14, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Big Sur 11.1 is now available, with Security Updates for Catalina and Mojave

Apple has just released Big Sur version 11.1, together with security updates for Catalina and Mojave, which are […]

December 14, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Silently updated security data files in Big Sur

Details of data files for MRT, XProtect, Gatekeeper and other security features in Big Sur. Covers both Intel and M1 Macs.

December 14, 2020 Macs, Technology

Cormorant now supports drag and drop, and can run ten times faster

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How can you compress and decompress small files faster? In AppleArchive, just send more of them for processing at the same time.

December 11, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

How effective and safe is Preview’s redaction tool?

Preview now offers a tool to redact content from PDF documents. It’s simple to use, but is it safe, or could it lead to disclosure of sensitive information?

December 11, 2020 General, Language, Macs, Technology

What happens when an M1 Mac starts up?

When does an M1 Mac validate its Sealed System Volume? Who designed its display interface? How soon does Find My Mac launch? So many answers found in the log.

December 9, 2020 Macs, Technology

Getting started with Time Machine to APFS in Big Sur

For many, this could be the best reason for upgrading early. Even when it doesn’t go quite as expected, this really isn’t difficult.

December 8, 2020 Macs, Technology

Can you trust QuickLook in Big Sur?

It’s enough to make you and Edvard Munch scream: every QuickLook thumbnail and preview has rounded corners. They scream out the arrogance of the designer.

December 7, 2020 General, Macs, Painting, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Who decides when to quit an app?

When I’ve finished using an app, I usually quit it, only to open it again later. Can macOS manage apps any better than I can, or is it just becoming more like iOS?

December 6, 2020 Macs, Technology

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