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The kernel and extensions 2: Secure Boot

Big Sur and Monterey allow kernel extensions with limitations, particularly on M1 models. Full details, including how to control them.

April 14, 2022 Macs, Technology

The kernel and extensions 1: To Mojave

How the kernel relies on its extensions to make your Mac work, and has highest privilege for stability and security. How this must change for Apple Silicon.

April 13, 2022 Macs, Technology

Does your Mac keep installing the same MRT updates?

Some are reporting that recent MRT updates have been installed 15 times. If your Mac affected? Does it keep installing the same security data updates?

April 12, 2022 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight now checks Studio Display firmware

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An essential update for anyone with an Apple Studio Display, as it now checks their firmware and tells you when it’s out of date, even on multiple displays.

April 5, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

What has changed in Monterey 12.3.1?

The update to bring Monterey to version 12.3.1 is very small, and close to the minimum update size. […]

March 31, 2022 Macs, Technology

Apple has released Monterey 12.3.1 update

Apple has just released the update to macOS Monterey 12.3.1. It claims to address two issues: for Mac […]

March 31, 2022 Macs, Technology

Explainer: macOS updaters

How macOS updaters have changed over the last decade, and why they’re far more reliable, but you can’t download a standalone updater any more.

March 19, 2022 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed updates to XProtect and MRT

Apple has just pushed two updates, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]

March 17, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has released Monterey 12.3, Big Sur 11.6.5 and Catalina SU 2022-003

Apple has just released the update to macOS Monterey version 12.3, the security update to Big Sur 11.6.5, […]

March 14, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

Firmware on the change: 2 In with the new

In less than 5 years, Macs have gone from unsecured firmware and booting to a fully secure process to deliver, install and run firmware which can’t be exploited.

March 14, 2022 Macs, Technology

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