Explanations of how macOS updates work, and their differences between minor updates for Catalina and Sonoma.
SSV
For 18 years, cloning a boot disk was popular and effective. It was even used as a way of defragmenting free space in housekeeping. Why doesn’t it work with Apple’s new Macs?
Launching an app for the first time used be simple. Now we have the SSV, launch constraints and app translocation to contend with.
Keybags, wrapping keys, VEKs and KEKs all explained. Did you realise how Recovery Keys are implemented? Or how the SSV protects against read errors?
Simply having a boot volume group with a System snapshot in it won’t get your Mac to start up from that disk, particularly if it’s an Apple silicon model. Some details.
Secure Boot and its 5 stages, the SSV, support for external bootable disks, the SEP, Recovery, and lightweight virtualisation.
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.
Includes a version you can install into the menu bar, improved interface with categories, and internal improvements. Also makes results accessible to scripts.
Fixes a bug that could in some circumstances incorrectly report that everything is OK, when it isn’t. Recommended for all, Monterey and later only.
Adds a detailed Help book, supports macOS betas, can disable log checks for use in standard user accounts, checks log times, and has auto-update.
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