A new version of Mojave brings some fixes, and introduces some new bugs. Here a few for starters. I’ll add more as we discover them.
privacy
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.
Permissions, ACLs, SIP, TCC privacy protection, and now DataVaults – Mojave has many ways of stopping software from opening files and folders.
It is easy to browse images and other documents in the QuickLook cache in High Sierra and earlier, but Apple has not blocked this – details here.
Now reports the version number of TCC_Compatibility.bundle in Mojave, to watch for pushed updates of this from Apple.
TCC observed loading overrides during startup, and two typical sequences responding to access requests. Useful tips for fixing problems.
Stories about 32-bit support, APFS and Fusion Drives, widespread app problems, failed updates, Time machine, and privacy protection.
How command tools gain access to protected data, through their Attribution Chain. Diagnosing their problems, and fixing them.
Mainly for Mojave users having problems with apps and their access to protected data.
I hope, if you have upgraded to Mojave, that all went well and you’re now happy that you […]
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