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How to get updates when they’re still fresh

How to get prompt security data updates, RSRs, macOS updates, App Store updates, and those for third-party apps distributed independently.

November 19, 2022 Macs, Technology

How does Ventura update faster? Inside the macOS update process

Three phases of updating, download, preparation and installation, are now fully integrated. They also involve updating Cryptexes, as revealed in the log.

November 14, 2022 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Fortnightmare

How Ventura 13.0.1 played hard to get for some, and ongoing problems successfully installing security data updates make for the fortnightly nightmare.

November 13, 2022 Macs, Technology

Getting the most from SilentKnight: a tutorial

How to use SilentKnight to download and install two security data updates without updating macOS. Explains its settings in full, and how the app works.

November 2, 2022 Macs, Technology

Ventura for early adopters

Changed installers, post-update security mayhem, Stage Manager for those sensitive to motion, memory leaks, an Endpoint Security bug, and more.

October 26, 2022 Macs, Technology

Does a macOS update change the Data volume?

macOS updates currently install to both System and Data volumes, although Apple claims the Data volume is unmounted during updating. Can an update cause problems with your Data volume, then?

September 3, 2022 Macs, Technology

How can I bring my Mac up to date with firmware and system updates?

Keeping your Mac up to date is essential if it’s to benefit from latest security fixes and protection against malware. How to deal with problems.

August 31, 2022 Macs, Technology

Has Apple broken Content Caching server updates again?

Have your Macs all installed last week’s security data updates to XProtect? If they get them through your Content Caching server, they might not have.

August 23, 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

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