Here’s a new version of this utility to check whether SIP and other security systems are active.
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Is your Mac properly locked down with Apple’s security protection systems? Here’s a free tool to check most of them out.
Porting a 3-line AppleScript hack to Swift 3 in Xcode is not hard. But there’s always a but…
Some brand new MacBook Pros have shipped with SIP disabled. Here’s how to check, including a simple free tool to do so.
A significant vulnerability has been found in El Capitan and Sierra’s security protection. Will Apple fix it shortly in 10.12.2?
How can you install older drivers or other software on a new Sierra system? Some practical tips for working through SIP and security protection.
Note: this version ceases to be updated from 14 June 2017. A newer version is available here. In […]
Maybe when I replace this iMac, I should build my next startup drive from scratch.
Details of the undocumented settings files which Apple may update silently, but control your Mac’s security and other features.
SIP protects your Mac from rogue KEXTs too, and prevents tools from attaching to protected processes.
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