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Software Update

Mints now lists firmware and recovery versions, and more

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A new version of Mints adds the ability to view versions of installed firmware and recovery systems, valuable particularly for Apple silicon Macs.

August 22, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

Last Week on My Mac: Software Update and serendipity

I was browsing thousands of log entries from Software Update and its relatives when something caught my eye. Here’s what became of it.

August 21, 2022 Macs, Technology

How to find full Software Update information

How to discover the version of ‘fallback’ Recovery, Bridge versions of T2 chips, and a whole lot more info about a Mac. And a bonus for Ventura.

August 18, 2022 Macs, Technology

Has Apple fixed recent Software Update problems?

Apple appears to have fixed recent problems installing XProtect and other security updates for some users at least. What if you’re still suffering problems?

August 6, 2022 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: How can you tell whether your Mac is up to date?

A lot of effort has gone into improving Mac security, from firmware to new remediation software, but it’s the delivery that’s now lettings us down.

July 24, 2022 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Updates and open loops

When a downloaded update fails to install, that failure isn’t reported back to either local Content Caching server or Apple’s software update servers. Reliable feedback is important.

July 10, 2022 Macs, Technology

What to do when an update won’t install correctly

Update failed to install.
What do you do next? Just try to download it again? What if you’re running a local Content Caching server?

June 14, 2022 Macs, Technology

How might Ventura’s Rapid Security Response work?

How could Ventura apply security patches to itself while still running, and not require a restart? Here’s what is likely to happen.

June 13, 2022 Macs, Technology

Inside the new macOS update log

The restore.log file on the Update volume contains details of all macOS updates installed since 11.0.1. Here’s a quick guide to its contents and use.

April 26, 2022 Macs, Technology

How should security data updates work?

What’s normal for patterns of security data and macOS updates? How to recognise the pathological, which could reflect a security failure.

April 15, 2022 Macs, Technology

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