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Apple has pushed an update to Gatekeeper’s data

Apple has pushed an update to the data used by Gatekeeper, bringing its version number to 170, dated […]

June 24, 2019 Macs, Technology

Damaged apps can run normally: signature checks are complex

Signature checks are complex. On first run with a quarantine flag, they include the contents of the Resources folder, but seldom do after that.

June 24, 2019 Macs, Technology

Why Catalina has got a read-only system volume

System integrity protection, SIP, is a primary defence for your Mac. Yet it has had several known vulnerabilities. That’s why it’s changing in Catalina.

June 22, 2019 Macs, Technology

Getting the best out my apps’ auto-update system

Helpful info and advice for all those using recent versions of my more popular free apps and utilities, about security and auto-updates.

June 21, 2019 Macs, Technology

Notarization made a bit simpler

You don’t have to add an Info.plist to a standalone Mach-O tool in order to sign it, or to get it notarized successfully. And more tips.

June 21, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple updates AirPort Base Station 802.11n firmware to 7.8.1

Apple has just released an update to bring AirPort Express and Extreme, and Time Capsule Base Stations, with […]

June 20, 2019 Macs, Technology

What is SIP and when is it safe to turn it off?

System Integrity Protection can get in your way, and may be recommended to solve compatibility problems. It’s also changing again in Catalina.

June 19, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to MRT

Just after pushing its earlier update to Gatekeeper’s data, Apple has just pushed an update to its malware […]

June 17, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to Gatekeeper’s data

Apple has pushed an update to the data used by Gatekeeper, bringing its version number to 169, dated […]

June 17, 2019 Macs, Technology

What to do when you can’t launch an app

With recent privacy protection, notarization requirements, and extended checking of executable code, it’s getting more common for an app not to launch. What can you do when that happens?

June 17, 2019 Macs, Technology

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