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Planning for macOS this summer

Looking ahead at likely dates of forthcoming updates to macOS over the next 6 months, when Sonoma loses security support, and the last new versions for Intel Macs. Now is the time to plan.

April 1, 2026 Macs, Technology

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.4, and security updates 15.7.5 and 14.8.5

Apple has released the update to bring macOS Tahoe to version 26.4, and security updates for Sequoia and […]

March 24, 2026 Macs, Technology, Updates

Has Apple suffered a premature release?

Has Apple inadvertently released the full installer for macOS Sequoia 15.7.5? It’s only available as a full installer, not an update, but it’s real.

March 5, 2026 Macs, Technology

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3, and security updates in Sequoia 15.7.4 & Sonoma 14.8.4

Apple has released updates to macOS, to bring Tahoe to version 26.3, and security updates for Sequoia to […]

February 11, 2026 Macs, Technology, Updates

Last Week on My Mac: Local network privacy revealed

Local network privacy protection, introduced in macOS Sequoia, doesn’t use TCC as most others do, but sets up a packet filter in Network Extension. Here are details.

January 18, 2026 Macs, Technology

How local network privacy could affect you

Although Sequoia and Tahoe have restrictions on what can connect to local network addresses, most everyday features are exempted. This explains what you need to know in case you come across one of its privacy prompts.

January 14, 2026 Macs, Technology

Check Time Machine backups in macOS Sequoia and Tahoe

T2M2 is nearly 9 years old. Here’s a walk through its summary reports on Time Machine backups. and an outline of what you’ll see in its log extracts.

January 8, 2026 Macs, Technology

Exclude or include items in backup, search, iCloud Drive and QuickLook preview

How to exclude folders and files from these services, with new problems apparent in macOS Tahoe over exclusions from Time Machine backups.

January 6, 2026 Macs, Technology

Is your XProtect stuck on 5324?

Is your Mac running Sequoia or Tahoe? Is its XProtect up to date and using version 5325? If not, you might have to wait until the return from holidays before that’s fixed.

December 29, 2025 Macs, Technology

Apple has released macOS 26.2 Tahoe, and security updates to Sequoia 15.7.3 and Sonoma 14.8.3

Apple has just released the update to bring macOS Tahoe to version 26.2, and security updates to Sequoia […]

December 12, 2025 Macs, Technology, Updates

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