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macOS 14 Sonoma support

Apple has now announced which models will enjoy official support for macOS 14, named Sonoma: iMac 2019 (iMac19,x) […]

June 5, 2023 Macs, Technology

Apple’s big test of data integrity

Since November 2020, every T2 and Apple silicon Mac that has booted Big Sur or later in Full Security mode has check the integrity of its 9 GB SSV.

May 30, 2023 Macs, Technology

Identifying the state of your Mac: is it dead or alive?

Is that Mac completely dead due to a severe failure, or could it just be in DFU mode? They aren’t easy to distinguish on most Macs.

May 15, 2023 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Systematic troubleshooting

New series aimed at troubleshooting Apple silicon Macs, with additions for recent Intel models. You’re invited to contribute your experience and knowledge please.

May 14, 2023 Macs, Technology

Fixing firmware update problems

What should you do if a firmware update goes wrong? Here’s a guide to avoid panic, whether your Mac is Intel, has a T2, or M-series chip, and for Studio Displays.

March 29, 2023 Macs, Technology

Ownership of Apple silicon Macs matters: how it can stop external bootable disks

To boot from an external disk, Apple silicon Macs need them to have an Owner. Here’s how to investigate ownership, and how it works.

March 15, 2023 Macs, Technology

Getting best performance from Thunderbolt on Apple silicon Macs: a practical guide

From choosing cables and hubs to connecting displays, fast SSDs and other devices. Everything you wanted to know about Thunderbolt.

February 28, 2023 Macs, Technology

Secure Boot and disaster recovery for Apple silicon Macs

Apple silicon Macs are better-equipped to prevent and deal with disaster. Restoring in DFU mode is extremely unusual, and more powerful than anything you can do with an Intel Mac.

February 23, 2023 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: The evolution of Apple silicon

The M2 Pro and Max gain an extra two Efficiency cores, compared to their M1 equivalents. What effect will that have on their performance, and what of the M2 Ultra?

January 22, 2023 Macs, Technology

Recovery mode problems and how to solve them

If there’s a problem, you may try Recovery mode. What do you do when that proves to be a problem? Solutions for Intel and Apple silicon Macs.

January 6, 2023 Macs, Technology

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