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Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 update

Apple has just released a surprise ‘patch’ update to macOS Big Sur, to bring it to version 11.5.1. […]

July 26, 2021 Macs, Technology, Updates

Last Week on My Mac: Is that a thunderstorm coming? macOS 11.6, 12, and Apple Silicon Macs

When should we expect macOS 11.6? When will Monterey be released, and when will the next Apple Silicon models be announced? Here are some wild guesses.

July 25, 2021 Macs, Technology

Six years on from Yosemite to Big Sur

Haven’t Macs and macOS changed over the last six years? Here are fictitious diary entries to illustrate the deep-seated changes.

July 24, 2021 Macs, Technology

What has changed in macOS 11.5?

Apple’s detailed release notes on changes in macOS 11.5 are a bit thin on the ground, listing only […]

July 21, 2021 Macs, Technology

Apple has now released Big Sur 11.5 update, and SUs for 10.14 and 10.15

Apple has just released the 11.5 update to macOS Big Sur. It’s of modest size, weighing in at […]

July 21, 2021 Macs, Technology, Updates

Owners and users: Primary and secondary systems on M1 Macs

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M1 Macs have an elaborate system of keys and certificates which allow the installation of second operating systems, as well as the primary OS, based on Ownership.

July 21, 2021 Macs, Technology

Apple is just about to release Big Sur 11.5 update

At around 1725 UTC today (20 July 2021), I announced in this article that Apple had released the […]

July 20, 2021 Macs, Technology, Updates

Last Week on My Mac: The perils of M1 Ownership

The primary admin account on an M1 Mac is its Owner, responsible for authorising the installation and use of second operating systems. Here’s what can go wrong with Ownership.

July 18, 2021 Macs, Technology

Is it safe yet to upgrade to Big Sur?

macOS 11.5 will be available in a few days. Should you risk upgrading? Here are some of the major issues which you need to consider when deciding and planning any upgrade.

July 15, 2021 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: A tendency to panic

Close to the top of my shortlist of new features in the next Apple Silicon Macs is that kernel panics become a thing of the past.

July 11, 2021 Macs, Technology

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