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Which apps for which macOS, from El Capitan to Sequoia?

A thorough run-down on which versions of my most popular free apps are compatible with which macOS, including Sequoia. From Skint to Vimy.

July 17, 2024 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight 2.9 and Skint 1.07 updates restore auto-update

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These fix auto-updates, and extend SilentKnight’s Help to cover Apple silicon security. Compatible with Sequoia.

June 12, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Catch-22: Why SilentKnight 2.8 and Skint 1.06 can’t auto-update

Auto-update in SilentKnight 2.7 and 2.8, and in Skint 1.05 and 10.6, is broken. This is because of not one but two Catch-22s.

June 5, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

SilentKnight version 2.8 improves checks and is ready for macOS 15

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Extends checks on XProtect Remediator scans to cover the previous 36 hours, and is ready for use with macOS 15 when it arrives.

May 30, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple’s New Year is coming: macOS 15, 14, 13 and 12

When Apple opens WWDC on 10 June, it will release the first beta of macOS 15 to developers. By September, support for Monterey will be withdrawn. Now is the time to start planning your upgrades.

May 29, 2024 Macs, Technology

How to get timely updates

Is your Mac slow to report and install macOS, security data, or App Store updates? These tips ensure you do get them promptly.

May 24, 2024 Macs, Technology

Skint and SkintM 1.05 are almost feature-complete

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Changing Dock icons, a new Check Now command, a major bug fix, and more in these updates to the apps that keep a watchful eye on your Mac’s security.

March 4, 2024 Macs, Technology

Keep a more watchful eye on your Mac with Skint 1.04

Includes a version you can install into the menu bar, improved interface with categories, and internal improvements. Also makes results accessible to scripts.

February 27, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Skint version 1.03 fixes bugs that could give false negatives

Fixes a bug that could in some circumstances incorrectly report that everything is OK, when it isn’t. Recommended for all, Monterey and later only.

February 14, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

How to deal with XProtect Remediator (XPR) problems

No scans? Malware detected and remediated? Or just an odd report that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere? How to deal with each of them.

February 9, 2024 Macs, Technology

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