How we crashed and burned with the best of them, from recovery disks in classic Mac OS, to unexpected restarts and hidden panic logs.
kernel panic
How 3rd party developers used KPIs for drivers and much else in kernel extensions. These are now being replaced progressively by System Extensions. This is the state of play.
If you are beta-testing macOS 15 Sequoia in a lightweight virtual machine on an Apple silicon Mac, beware […]
Managing memory and its problems was an important part of running Classic Mac OS, but everything changed in Mac OS X. Do we still need apps to do that?
A strategy for diagnosing problems using the log. How to limit the number of entries shown using appropriate periods and predicates, and more.
How to capture the panic log, immediate actions likely to help make a diagnosis, and how to read the panic log.
Using the correct term gets us half way to a diagnosis: kernel panics, freezes, app crashes and unresponsive apps are distinguished here.
What to do when your Mac panics during booting, and enters a boot loop, or when it simply fails to get to the login window.
Why you should keep a copy of the Panic Log. How to check that your Mac isn’t the cause. And above all, don’t panic.
Do you have a suitable Mac you could afford to lose completely for a while? Can you restore your Apple silicon Mac in DFU mode? You could be just the right person.
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