When can you expect to see the next updates to macOS Tahoe, and security updates for Sequoia and Sonoma? Here’s a tentative calendar, and how to spot them in advance.
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At 18:00 on 16 September, XProtect 5315 was released for all Macs. Sequoia systems were unable to update for 24 hours, and Tahoe silently updated when it felt like it. How come?
How custom folders are easy to set up and to use. How they work in iCloud Drive, and can even be seen on your iPhone. And what makes them work.
If you have a Mac Studio M3 Ultra and want to upgrade it to run macOS 26.0 Tahoe, […]
This new disk image format is claimed to be “efficient and general-purpose”. But is it? Is it as fast as sparse bundles or read-write (UDRW) disk images are?
Apple has just released macOS 26.0 Tahoe (build 25A354), together with security updates to Sequoia taking it to […]
How to use appearance mode, reduce transparency, increase contrast, and icon, widget & folder colour to get Tahoe looking just right.
A total of 31 new versions of apps built for compatibility with Tahoe; 3 virtualisers that still work fine but need overhaul; 5 command tools tested and found compatible. With download links.
This update enables Skint and SkintM to check macOS 26 Tahoe correctly.
Are you intending to upgrade to Tahoe on Monday? Or to Sequoia or Sonoma? Are you ready to cope with what could go wrong? Here are some tips to help you prepare.
The Eclectic Light Company 