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xattr: com.apple.metadata:kMDItemCopyright, records copyright info

Contains arbitrary copyright information which remains ‘sticky’ and is not stripped when most metadata are removed from files.

December 20, 2017 xattr

xattr: com.apple.LaunchServices.OpenWith, sets a custom app to open a file

Used to override the global mapping for any given file type, this reflects the Finder’s individual setting for a document.

December 20, 2017 xattr

xattr: com.apple.FinderInfo, information for the Finder

Contains the legacy file type and creator information dating back to Classic Mac OS, plus 24 bytes of undocumented flags. Very common.

December 19, 2017 xattr

Are we there yet? LockRattler 4.1b4 is the first final candidate

Now offers three different ways of checking for updates, which should be compatible with El Capitan, Sierra, and High Sierra.

December 18, 2017 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.1b3: even better for El Capitan?

Two significant fixes for El Capitan, and one for all users, should bring this beta release closer to the final.

December 17, 2017 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.1b2 should play better with El Capitan

Fixes a couple of issues when run in El Capitan, including the Check for security update button.

December 16, 2017 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.1b1 tells you more, and can install updates for you

Now tells you of the latest installed updates, macOS and security updates, and lets you force and install any outstanding updates.

December 15, 2017 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4 for El Capitan, Sierra and High Sierra is released

Release at last: the only complete check of your Mac’s built-in security systems. Free as ever. And the next version is coming very shortly too.

December 14, 2017 Macs, Technology

New remote support service for USB devices

Do you support USB devices? Eltima’s new software could make them much easier to diagnose and maintain remotely.

December 13, 2017 Macs, Technology

xattr: com.apple.metadata:com_apple_backup_excludeItem, exclude from backups

Xattr flag to prevent the file or folder (and its contents) from being backed up by Time Machine. Used in Photos Libraries and elsewhere.

December 13, 2017 xattr

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