Many of this model have been unable to update to newer firmware versions. An appeal for users to report their firmware version and logic board ID.
Catalina
Disk Utility can’t image APFS volumes, and normally returns an error if you try to image a container. Here’s the workaround.
A complete guide to the structure and layout of APFS startup disks from High Sierra to Big Sur (Intel), together with tear-out PDF charts.
How long does it take to write a Signpost to the unified log? Measuring this is essential if you’re going to use them to measure performance.
Universal App version of a utility to scrutinise your keychains and help diagnose their problems.
Just over a week ago, security experts discovered the first macOS malware which has been notarized. Doesn’t that make Apple’s security worthless?
A new Universal App version of Signet, which checks signatures on apps and other bundles.
Provision of maintenance procedures and tools is at the heart of software engineering, but not in macOS.
Some documents can’t be opened with apps which should be able to edit them. These tools address problems with their metadata.
How developers get their software notarized, and how that works when you try to run it on your Mac.
