Monterey changes the way that Recovery works on M1 Macs, making them more like Intel Macs by using a paired Recovery volume. But that could spell trouble.
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Apple has just pushed an update to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]
Apple has just pushed an update to its malware removal tool MRT, bringing it to version 1.93, dated […]
On T2 and M1 Macs, FileVault provides robust protection of the Data volume on internal storage without any performance penalty.
Looking forward to the time when third-party kexts are finally banished from macOS, and replaced by modern system extensions, and their siblings.
What’s normal for patterns of security data and macOS updates? How to recognise the pathological, which could reflect a security failure.
Big Sur and Monterey allow kernel extensions with limitations, particularly on M1 models. Full details, including how to control them.
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.
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?
An essential update for anyone with an Apple Studio Display, as it now checks their firmware and tells you when it’s out of date, even on multiple displays.
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