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Which firmware should your Mac be using? (version 6)

This article lists the firmware versions of Macs which have been successfully updated to run macOS 12.7.6. Apple […]

September 2, 2021 Macs, Technology

Dual-booting macOS: Disk structure and Recovery

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Installing two different versions of macOS within a single container brings flexibility as they share free space, a little economy maybe, and complexity – explained here.

August 27, 2021 Macs, Technology

How to create a bootable external disk in macOS 11 or 12

Complete step-by-step instructions for installing a new copy of macOS to an external disk, making it bootable. For Intel and M1 Macs of all flavours.

August 26, 2021 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Throw caution to the wind

Over the coming year in which Big Sur will be eligible for only security fixes, is it going to be a wide choice, or would Monterey be better value?

August 22, 2021 Macs, Technology

Explainer: Live Text

This should be one of the most transformative features we’ve seen in a recent version of macOS. Its OCR is excellent, and uses recognised text to link to knowledge.

August 21, 2021 General, Macs, Painting, Technology

SilentKnight version 1.16 works fully with Monterey

Recommended for those using Monterey or intending to upgrade, this now checks its security data correctly.

August 19, 2021 Macs, Technology, Updates

Retaining access to Big Sur when upgrading your M1 Mac to Monterey

If you want to be able to run versions of Big Sur on your M1 Mac after upgrading to Monterey, now’s the time to start preparing.

August 17, 2021 Macs, Technology

Which of Monterey’s features can your Mac use? A reference table

When you upgrade your Mac to Monterey, just which of its new features do you expect it to support? All is made clear in this table.

August 13, 2021 Macs, Technology

Is Apple keeping its promises over online OCSP certificate checks?

Nine months ago, Apple undertook to make changes in the way in which macOS checks its OCSP service for certificate revocations. Has it changed anything yet?

August 12, 2021 Macs, Technology

Should you clean install Big Sur or Monterey?

Why would you want to go to the lengths of erasing your startup disk and installing a macOS upgrade clean? Here’s why, and how to do it.

August 11, 2021 Macs, Technology

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