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Mojave’s many software updates

There’s a very long list of macOS features which are now updated automatically. Advice on how you should configure the Software Update pane and more. Look out for macOS 10.14.1 soon.

October 29, 2018 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Can you keep a secret?

If privacy is a fundamental human right, should we also have access to the private data held on our Macs? Tim Cook’s 4 principles are starting points for debate, and Apple needs to discuss more than to dictate.

October 28, 2018 Macs, Technology

No Entry ⛔️: access controls in Mojave

Permissions, ACLs, SIP, TCC privacy protection, and now DataVaults – Mojave has many ways of stopping software from opening files and folders.

October 25, 2018 Macs, Technology

Checking Time Machine in Mojave (and High Sierra) using T2M2 1.4

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Adds support for local snapshot statistics, Dark Mode, fixes a bug, and is now notarized for your added security.

October 24, 2018 Macs, Technology

How to install a printer in macOS Mojave

A sequence of steps to safely install the optimum printer driver for new and old models in macOS Mojave.

October 22, 2018 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: iCloud queues

Shared documents in iCloud have patchy version histories with duplication. They are also inefficient, leading to download of many identical files. And they can take forever to sync.

October 21, 2018 Macs, Technology

Can you rely on iWork apps sharing versions in iCloud Drive?

Working on shared documents in iCloud Drive is attractive, and support by Pages, Number, and Keynote. But there is flaw with versions. Can it be worked around?

October 20, 2018 Macs, Technology

Dark Delight: getting the best from Dark Mode

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I was sceptical of Dark Mode, but have been trying it out for more than a week now. And for me, it works. But watch for the Flashlight Effect.

October 19, 2018 Macs, Technology

AirPrint or you’re on your own: macOS printing changes

Want support for an older printer? Apple says that’s your problem, and the printer manufacturers aren’t too interested either. But it can be done…

October 18, 2018 Macs, Technology

How Time Machine makes backups

Detailed comparison of how Time Machine backs up HFS+ and APFS volumes, including its use of local snapshots, with diagrams.

October 17, 2018 Macs, Technology

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