A clear guide to the complexities of privacy protection in Mojave – written for the user rather than the developer. Also free PDF version for download.
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Apple has just pushed an update to the data used by Gatekeeper, bringing its version number to 150, […]
When the user wants to access protected data using an app which doesn’t have the entitlement, the result is at best confusing, and could end up with a crash.
Stepping through the key stages of opening an app in High Sierra. First, a ‘regular’ open, then with the quarantine flag, showing Gatekeeper checks and translocation.
I’m all in favour of better security, so long as it doesn’t make my life any more difficult. Does Notarization fulfil that?
The same code as 4.8, but now with the additional protection of Apple’s Notarization, ready for Mojave and beyond.
Apple has just pushed an update to the data used by Gatekeeper, bringing its version number to 149, […]
It contains EFI firmware updates for other models, some already out of date, and a complete set of kernel extensions, again. Why?
Recommended for Sierra, High Sierra, and particularly Mojave users, this adds a new feature to check whether log privacy is enabled, and gives Mojave version numbers.
Over the last year, I have come across many Macs which have been left with serious vulnerabilities. Here are four common ones, and how to put them right.
The Eclectic Light Company 