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What happened when MRT was updated, and what MRT does

After an important MRT update, is the new version of MRT run automatically, or do you have to restart your Mac?

July 13, 2019 Macs, Technology

How do you get a security update to work?

So you downloaded and installed a ‘silent’ security update. But how do you get it to work on your Mac? Isn’t that automatic too?

July 12, 2019 Macs, Technology

Why is my system update history wrong?

You’re running High Sierra, but SystHist reckons you installed Mojave, and have recently applied High Sierra security updates. Isn’t it wrong?

May 8, 2019 Macs, Technology

Some apps break LockRattler’s update features

Don’t the update buttons work in LockRattler? It’s probably because something is blocking outgoing traffic.

February 17, 2019 Macs, Technology

SystHist 1.6 fixes recognition of Mojave updates

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Now recognises 10.14.1 update fully, and is notarized for your added security. Recommended for all users.

November 2, 2018 Macs, Technology

Mojave’s many software updates

There’s a very long list of macOS features which are now updated automatically. Advice on how you should configure the Software Update pane and more. Look out for macOS 10.14.1 soon.

October 29, 2018 Macs, Technology

Apple stops maintaining its printer compatibility list

Apple can no longer be bothered to maintain its list of supported printers and scanners. You just have to try them out and see whether they work.

October 14, 2018 Macs, Technology

Mojave may make Macs molasses

Some Macs start running the Mojave upgrade like it’s molasses or treacle: starting an app takes a minute or more, and other function grind to a halt. Here’s why, and what you should do.

October 12, 2018 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.5 fixes a bug installing named updates

In this version, the feature to install named security updates finally works, the Help book is updated, and it now works properly in Dark Mode. Recommended for all.

June 20, 2018 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.3 has a Refresh button and improved documentation

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Use the Refresh button to check the version numbers when you have installed a security update.

May 28, 2018 Macs, Technology

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