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Apple has pushed another Gatekeeper update

Apple has recently pushed another security update, once again to Gatekeeper’s configuration data, bringing it to version 128. […]

September 15, 2017 Macs, Technology

High Sierra: APFS “not supported” on Fusion Drives

Apple warns users not to try running High Sierra from a Fusion Drive formatted in APFS, and advises beta testers how to switch back to the old file system.

September 15, 2017 Macs, Technology

High Sierra, Sierra’s dispatching bug, and iTunes 12.7

The latest version of iTunes is a blow to those with several iOS devices, as it no longer lets you sync new apps and updates to them. Apple’s solution, though, could bring even worse problems.

September 14, 2017 Macs, Technology

High Sierra’s Small Print: installation, firmware updates, Content Caching, and more

Additional info about how you can install and upgrade to High Sierra, its new Content Caching feature, how it changes firmware updates, changes to NVRAM, and more.

September 13, 2017 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: APFS and High Sierra in trouble

Apple’s release of new iPhones and iOS 11 next week will trigger a series of events which will bring great embarrassment. Its new file system APFS is at the centre.

September 10, 2017 Macs, Technology

How iCloud Drive can break Time Machine backups

A strange problem with backups that start, but fail to complete successfully, apparently because of duplicate filenames. T2M2 to the rescue, bringing some important lessons.

September 9, 2017 Macs, Technology

Preparing to upgrade to High Sierra

More than any upgrade to macOS before, successfully installing High Sierra will depend on careful preparation – here are some ideas.

September 8, 2017 Macs, Technology

When should you upgrade to High Sierra? (Updated)

Should you be an early adopter, eagerly waiting for the release of macOS 10.13? Or would you do better to wait a while? Here are some important factors to consider.

September 7, 2017 Macs, Technology

How to tell whether a problem is in your Home folder

Many problems result from settings within your user account, or in your Home folder. Creating a new user helps you work out where the problem lies, and can work around the problem itself.

August 31, 2017 Macs, Technology

What to do when a macOS update goes wrong

Just when you thought it was safe to update, everything goes terribly wrong. Before you lob your Mac out of the window, try these.

August 30, 2017 Macs, Technology

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