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macOS 10.12

Now you can filter with regular expressions in Woodpile

Preface a filter with the ® character, and Woodpile will use it in a regular expression (regex) search of log message content.

November 25, 2017 Macs, Technology

Making Woodpile more usable: version 1.0b3

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New features to set the number of bars in its chart view, and refresh a view. Improvements in usability and efficiency, and a couple of bug fixes.

November 24, 2017 Macs, Technology

Starting up in Sierra: a fuller account for troubleshooting

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A detailed examination of what happens during the first few minutes after starting your Mac up. Vital for anyone trying to diagnose problems in that period.

November 20, 2017 Macs, Technology

macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, Sierra and El Capitan security updates now available (updated)

Apple has just released macOS High Sierra version 10.13.1, together with security updates for Sierra and High Sierra. […]

October 31, 2017 Macs, Technology

Silent High Sierra night: security settings files in macOS High Sierra

List of current version numbers for security data files and other systems which Apple may push silent updates for. Includes new EFI firmware checker.

October 4, 2017 Macs, Technology

Making a Sierra – High Sierra dual-boot system, if you must

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More trials and tribulations with the High Sierra upgrade. Is it possible to make a dual-boot system? And is it wise?

September 27, 2017 Macs, Technology

High Sierra, Sierra’s dispatching bug, and iTunes 12.7

The latest version of iTunes is a blow to those with several iOS devices, as it no longer lets you sync new apps and updates to them. Apple’s solution, though, could bring even worse problems.

September 14, 2017 Macs, Technology

When should you upgrade to High Sierra? (Updated)

Should you be an early adopter, eagerly waiting for the release of macOS 10.13? Or would you do better to wait a while? Here are some important factors to consider.

September 7, 2017 Macs, Technology

What to do when a macOS update goes wrong

Just when you thought it was safe to update, everything goes terribly wrong. Before you lob your Mac out of the window, try these.

August 30, 2017 Macs, Technology

Startup and shutdown key combinations for macOS Sierra

Safe mode, or Recovery? Which type of Recovery? How to engage all those useful modes at startup, and when shutting down.

August 29, 2017 Macs, Technology

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