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Skint and SkintM version 1.09 are compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe

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This update enables Skint and SkintM to check macOS 26 Tahoe correctly.

September 12, 2025 Macs, Technology, Updates

The future of SilentKnight, and updates to XProCheck and LogUI

With macOS support for Intel Macs coming to an end with Tahoe, it’s time to reconsider the role of SilentKnight in the future. Plus two more updates.

June 19, 2025 Macs, Technology, Updates

Which version of SilentKnight and other apps do you need?

If you’re running any version of SilentKnight before 2.10, you need to update it now for compatibility with Catalina and later, particularly for Sequoia. And there are more essential updates too.

September 6, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Sequoia changes security data updates: updated utilities

Sequoia doesn’t use previous tools to update and maintain XProtect, so causes havoc with apps like Skint and SilentKnight. Two updates should help.

August 8, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

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

Skint version 1.06 has a Dock menu command and is ready for macOS 15

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Adds a Dock menu command to run its checks without having to bring the app to the front, and should be compatible with macOS 15.

May 31, 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 By September, support for Monterey will be withdrawn.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

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