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What changed in the 10.15.4 Supplemental Update?

The macOS 10.15.4 Supplemental Update released on 8 April 2020 isn’t a small update by any means, at […]

April 9, 2020 Macs, Technology

Apple has released Catalina 10.15.4 Supplemental Update

Apple has released macOS 10.15.4 Supplemental Update, an out-of-cycle update which fixes: problems taking part in FaceTime calls […]

April 8, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

SilentKnight & LockRattler: security & firmware updates

A couple of important issues to be aware of when using SilentKnight or LockRattler.

April 4, 2020 Macs, Technology

Some Macs don’t update their firmware when they should

Have you checked whether your Mac is running the latest version of firmware? For some iMacs, that might bring an unwelcome surprise.

March 30, 2020 Macs, Technology

Do you have an iMac Retina 5K 27-inch Late 2015? (iMac17,1)

Many users of iMac 17,1 models – described officially as the iMac Retina 5K 27-inch Late 2015 – […]

March 25, 2020 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight version 1.6 is kinder to those still running Sierra

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Now that Sierra is unsupported, this update no longer marks its older firmware versions as being errors.

January 13, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

SilentKnight and silnite now look at firmware more thoroughly

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Updates now distinguish between firmware versions for High Sierra and Mojave, and those for Catalina. Recommended for all users.

November 4, 2019 Macs, Technology

A plain guide to Mac firmware and its problems

There are three software systems at the heart of every Mac: its firmware (‘EFI firmware’), the system kernel, […]

October 31, 2019 Macs, Technology

Firmware update failure in iMac Retina 5K 27-inch Late 2015 with Catalina

Catalina upgrade may fail to update EFI firmware correctly in some Mac models, notable iMac17,1. Check your firmware!

October 20, 2019 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight and EFI firmware checks

How reporting EFI firmware versions in SilentKnight will change in the near future, depending on updates.

October 9, 2019 Macs, Technology

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