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Is this the end of the line for Mac servers?

Apple says that macOS Server is changing, then warns that almost all its services will be removed. After 19 years, is this the end?

January 26, 2018 Macs, Technology

All about the macOS Sierra 10.12.1 update

Most apps and other software components in Sierra were updated, from the App Store to XProtect. Here’s a more complete list.

October 28, 2016 Macs, Technology

Getting El Capitan to run – without freezing

For the last 15 weeks, this iMac has been freezing sporadically. I have run out of ideas, and hope that 10.11.6 fixes the bug.

July 2, 2016 Macs, Technology

How to uninstall OS X Server 5

It’s not quite as simple as dragging the Server app to the Trash. Here’s how to get rid of Server properly.

June 22, 2016 Macs, Technology

Adding and removing user accounts in OS X

When should you create a new user, and how should you delete them?

May 26, 2016 Macs, Technology

Apple’s vanishing release notes: arrogance or incompetence?

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Looking for release notes for OS X 10.11.5 update? Sorry, you’re out of luck: Apple doesn’t want us to know. Or does it?

May 18, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

Significant security fixes in OS X 10.11.5 etc.

Among the significant improvements made to security in OS X 10.11.5 are: PHP is updated to version 5.5.34, […]

May 17, 2016 Macs, Technology

OS X Server 5.1.5 update

Apple has released OS X Server version 5.1.5 update, available from the App Store’s Updates tab. This update […]

May 17, 2016 Macs, Technology

Some App Store apps don’t migrate properly

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The OS X Server and Xcode apps had apparently migrated, and ran normally. But the App Store didn’t think that they were installed. A bug?

May 9, 2016 Macs, Technology

Updating to El Capitan 10.11.4

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It’s a long and slow install, and brings additional updates too. Is it worth rushing at, or should you wait?

March 22, 2016 Macs, Technology

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