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Did that update just break something? How bad updates are getting less likely

With the sealed system and Cryptexes, macOS updates are less likely to cause problems. As RSRs are easy to uninstall, it’s simple to test whether they’re the cause.

May 6, 2023 Macs, Technology

What is a Rapid Security Response (RSR)?

Intended to be lightweight, timely and quick to install, the first RSR has now been provided for Ventura. Did you know you can also uninstall it easily?

May 2, 2023 Macs, Technology

Apple has just released the first Rapid Security Response for Ventura

Apple has just released the first of its new Rapid Security Responses (RSRs) for macOS 13.3.1 Ventura. This […]

May 1, 2023 Macs, Technology, Updates

How Cryptexes are changing macOS Ventura

Details of the three standard Cryptexes in Ventura 13.3, when they can be loaded in the boot process, and where they fit in with Rapid Security Responses.

April 5, 2023 Macs, Technology

Last Year on My Mac: Ultra chips and cryptexes

The M1 series shot from 4 performance cores to 16, Ventura turned up as an update instead of an upgrade, then there came cryptexes, System Settings and Stage Manager.

January 1, 2023 Macs, Technology

What has changed in Ventura 13.1?

Freeform 1.0, the return of network Locations, version change for Disk Utility, Sing in Music, Automator PDF actions, and more.

December 13, 2022 Macs, Technology

Cryptex: how a custom iPhone is changing macOS updates

Expected in Ventura 13.1 is a new lightweight system for applying security patches. This article explains how it uses cryptexes, already being used in macOS 13.

November 16, 2022 Macs, Technology

Ventura volume layout

Updated charts of containers and volumes on boot volume groups for Ventura, with details of cryptexes and what they do.

October 25, 2022 Macs, Technology

First call for Ventura

How is Ventura looking now? Is it fully baked yet, and ready for release? Includes links to articles to help you decide and prepare for next weeks’ macOS upgrade.

October 21, 2022 Macs, Technology

Should you upgrade to Ventura early, then?

What is and isn’t expected to change in Ventura, and what impact that has on its potential for incompatibility. Upgrading from Monterey is unlikely to result in problems, provided you’re properly prepared.

September 23, 2022 Macs, Technology

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