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Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update does bring some EFI updates

Yesterday’s surprise Supplemental Update for macOS Mojave 10.14.6 does bring EFI firmware updates for four MacBook Pro models, […]

August 2, 2019 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight and silnite: FAQ

Answers to the most commonly asked questions on my free utilities SilentKnight and its command tool sibling silnite.

August 1, 2019 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight’s security update checks from the command line

Ideal for keeping an eye on networked Macs, this command tool can do everything SilentKnight can in the way of firmware and security update checks.

July 31, 2019 Macs, Technology

What makes macOS updates more complex: T2 firmware updates

Why couldn’t you install Security Update 2019-004 on your T2-free Mac, when the problem was in its T2 firmware update?

July 27, 2019 Macs, Technology

Check EFI and security using EFIcienC

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Now does much of what LockRattler does, without the barrage of numbers. It also checks automatically whether you Mac is up to date.

July 8, 2019 Macs, Technology

Check your EFI firmware automatically with EFIcienC

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How can you check whether your firmware is fully up to date when Apple doesn’t help? A new app to make this much simpler, and automatic.

July 4, 2019 Macs, Technology

Does replacing internal storage cause EFI updating problems?

When you replace the internal disk fitted by Apple, some Macs seem to stop installing EFI firmware updates. Is there anything to be done?

July 1, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple updates AirPort Base Station 802.11n firmware to 7.8.1

Apple has just released an update to bring AirPort Express and Extreme, and Time Capsule Base Stations, with […]

June 20, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple updates AirPort Base Station Firmware to 7.9.1

Apple has updated its AirPort Base Station firmware to version 7.9.1. If you still use an AirPort Extreme […]

May 31, 2019 Macs, Technology

Tackling sleep and wake problems

From hardware diagnostics to pmset and resetting the SMC, all you need to know about diagnosing wake and sleep problems.

May 9, 2019 Macs, Technology

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