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LockRattler 4.16 and SystHist 1.7 are now available

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Although only minor fixes, these are recommended for all users, particularly for those running Mojave.

November 17, 2018 Macs, Technology

Are we ready to drop 32-bit code yet?

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We are warned that a future release of macOS will not run old 32-bit software. Should we worry? How to find out the scale of your problem.

November 13, 2018 Macs, Technology

Two more apps notarized: RepairHomePermissions and Dystextia (Unicode obfuscator)

For your added security: the first to fix problems when your permissions go awry; the second to practise Unicode obfuscation.

November 9, 2018 General, Language, Macs, Technology

Two more notarizations: Cirrus (for iCloud) and Apfelstrudel

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Both apps have been notarized now, for added security protection, particularly when used in Mojave.

November 8, 2018 Macs, Technology

RIP XProtect and MRT?

XProtect hasn’t had any update to its detection signatures for over 7 months, and MRT hasn’t been updated for over 4 months. What is their future? Are they now tools of the past?

November 7, 2018 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.15 should detect Macs with T2 chips properly

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Hopefully the last fix to accommodate Macs with T2 chips. Recommended for those with Macs with T2 chips.

November 6, 2018 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.14 helps even more with EFI firmware

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Now works with Macs equipped with T2 chip, giving iBridge version, and links to EFI firmware version reference. Recommended for all users.

November 5, 2018 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: What firmware version is that?

After surprise EFI firmware updates, an unsurprising set of problems. Which version to use, and how to use it? Or is it just a ploy to confuse?

November 4, 2018 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.13 now checks your EFI firmware

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Helps unscramble EFI firmware version confusion, and gives details of the macOS 10.14.1 update properly. Recommended for all users.

November 3, 2018 Macs, Technology

SystHist 1.6 fixes recognition of Mojave updates

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Now recognises 10.14.1 update fully, and is notarized for your added security. Recommended for all users.

November 2, 2018 Macs, Technology

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