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Apple has just released an update to XProtect for all macOS

Apple has just released an update to XProtect for all supported versions of macOS, bringing it to version […]

November 5, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Why notarize apps?

We want confidence that all executable code is exactly as was built by its developer, and if any is found to be malicious, we want macOS to be able to block its launch.

November 5, 2024 Macs, Technology

A brief history of icons, thumbnails and QuickLook

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From the original Desktop databases linking files to distinctive icons, to the sophistication of QuickLook, how display of thumbnails for files has changed in Mac OS.

November 2, 2024 Macs, Technology

Securing the modern Mac: an overview

Recommendations for the ‘standard’ user for security and privacy protection from startup to shutdown. A broad overview of all key systems and how they fit together.

October 30, 2024 Macs, Technology

What has changed in macOS Sequoia 15.1?

A broad overview of changes listed by Apple, with links, how to enable AI on compatible Macs, and version changes in bundled apps and libraries.

October 28, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.1, and security updates to 14.7.1 and 13.7.1

As expected, Apple has released the update to macOS 15.1 Sequoia, together with security updates to bring Sonoma […]

October 28, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Is that authentication request genuine or fake?

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Authentication dialogs differ on Macs with Touch ID support, although they can still use a traditional format. Here are different versions of the dialog and explanations.

October 23, 2024 Macs, Technology

A brief history of FileVault

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First securing the Home folder in an encrypted sparse disk image, then to whole-volume encryption using CoreStorage, now using T2 and Apple silicon chips.

October 19, 2024 Macs, Technology

Apple has released an update to XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator security software for Catalina or later, bringing it to […]

October 16, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has just released an update to XProtect for all macOS

Apple has just released an update to XProtect for all supported versions of macOS, bringing it to version […]

October 15, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

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