With a new version of Xcode, I knew that my network backup would take several hours. Then, as it neared its conclusion, disaster struck: the router reset itself and the network share vanished.
macOS 11
Detailed step-by-step account of how apps are downloaded and updated from the App Store. Welcome new internal names like Absinthe, Jetpack, and Crossfire, and Apple’s fraud score.
A lot has changed in recent versions of macOS over the last couple of weeks. This is a […]
Big Sur 11.3 includes support for AirTags, as explained here. Apple has also thought out how they could be misused, and how to prevent that.
Apple has just released a surprise update to Big Sur, bringing it to version 11.3.1. According to its […]
Big Sur 11.3 progresses support of external bootable disks by M1 Macs, but can still appear flawed and […]
Those who are cautious and like to wait before updating are in a quandary: it is better to risk updating now, or your Mac falling victim to malware?
Understanding the different stages which occur when you update an App Store app is crucial to dealing with problems, and using an optimal workflow.
A growing list of those bugs which are fixed in macOS 11.3, and those which remain.
A guide to what you can do when a Big Sur or other macOS update goes wrong, from Safe mode to DFU mode and Configurator 2.
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