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Apple has released an update to XProtect for all macOS

Apple has just released an update to XProtect, bringing it to version 5326. As usual, it doesn’t release […]

January 22, 2026 Macs, Technology, Updates

Can you still run old App Store apps?

Apps supplied through the App Store aren’t signed by their developer, but by Apple. Many now have certificates that have expired. When will they stop running?

January 22, 2026 Macs, Technology

Can you slim macOS down?

In a quest to reduce the number of processes running in macOS Tahoe, consider the example of Time Machine backups, which can easily be replaced by 3rd party alternatives.

January 21, 2026 Macs, Technology

Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 343

I hope you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 343. Here are my solutions to them. 1: In between […]

January 19, 2026 General, Macs, Technology

Saturday Mac riddles 343

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: In between […]

January 17, 2026 General, Macs, Technology

Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 342

I hope you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 342. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Reproduce flour […]

January 12, 2026 General, Macs, Technology

Saturday Mac riddles 342

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Reproduce flour […]

January 10, 2026 General, Macs, Technology

Explainer: Copy and paste, drag and drop

Two of the Mac’s defining features, how they differ, the roles of source and receiver apps, how they work, how transferable types can limit them, and their future in macOS.

January 10, 2026 Macs, Technology

Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 341

I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 341. Here are my solutions to them. 1: When […]

January 5, 2026 General, Macs, Technology

Saturday Mac riddles 341

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: When we […]

January 3, 2026 General, Macs, Technology

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