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Apple has released Ventura, and security updates to Monterey and Big Sur

Apple has just released macOS 13 Ventura, together with security updates to Monterey and Big Sur. If you’re […]

October 24, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

When SIP status is unknown, SilentKnight and silnite can be foxed

Signing out of iCloud and signing back in fixed a problem with syncing, but it also turned SIP off in an ‘unknown’ way, something SilentKnight didn’t understand. Updates included for SilentKnight and silnite.

October 18, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

Last Week on My Mac: It either works or it doesn’t

There’s a steady stream of users discovering their Macs have been skipping important security updates since June. How come?

October 16, 2022 Macs, Technology

silnite version 8 generates proper JSON output

Now offers proper JSON format output, and gives its version number in usage info.

October 14, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has pushed updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator

Apple has just pushed its regular fortnightly update to XProtect Remediator security software for Macs running Catalina or […]

October 13, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

XProCheck 1.2 checks macOS malware scans better

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Reports the version of XProtect Remediator currently installed, improves log record checks, and now supports auto-update.

October 12, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

SilentKnight version 2 is designed for Catalina to Ventura

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Provides more details including scans of XProtect Remediator, and a Settings dialog. Documentation now explains how to deal with difficulties updating.

October 10, 2022 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Time for a fresh SilentKnight

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Developed from LockRattler three years ago, SilentKnight is in need to modernisation to work better with changing security tools. History and aims.

October 9, 2022 Macs, Technology

Firmware and macOS upgrades

The rules of firmware updating explained, and their consequences for each type of Mac. How to refresh firmware on a T2, and how to downgrade it in an Apple silicon Mac.

October 6, 2022 Macs, Technology

Did Monterey’s updates get any smaller?

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Over its year as the current version of macOS, how big were Monterey’s updates? Did they improve over those of Big Big Sur, and make updating any easier?

September 30, 2022 Macs, Technology

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