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MRT: what do we know about it?

The macOS Malware Removal Tool – what is it, where is it, what does it do and how does it run? And a curious story about its recent past, when it was used to remove non-malware.

October 23, 2020 Macs, Technology

Last Week on my Mac: Making the most of technology

What has technology done for us over the last three months of pandemic? A look back with the wisdom of hindsight, and a pub menu.

July 5, 2020 General, Life, Macs, Technology

Privacy protection can pay off when it’s allowed to

For once, Mojave’s privacy protection worked in favour of the user, in stopping Zoom’s old app from regaining access to your camera and microphone.

July 19, 2019 Macs, Technology

How to check that your Mac is free of Zoom and similar web servers

Sleep easier at night knowing that there shouldn’t be a hidden web server running on your Mac. Here’s how to check.

July 18, 2019 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Does anyone here know about MRT?

Did you restart your Mac after the critical update to MRT this week? Was Apple’s guidance on the update helpful? Or is this security by riddle?

July 14, 2019 Macs, Technology

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

Apple has pushed an update to MRT to remove Zoom’s hidden web server

Apple has just pushed an update to its malware removal tool, MRT, for macOS, bringing its version number […]

July 10, 2019 Macs, Technology

Zoom videoconferencing could expose your Mac

Zoom is a popular videoconferencing system, used apparently by about 750,000 companies and several million individuals around the […]

July 9, 2019 Macs, Technology

How the new Touch Bar can open access for those with visual impairment

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What good is a fiddly miniature display strip when you can’t see it properly? With the right controls, it can be a great improvement.

November 25, 2016 Macs, Technology

Bugs in macOS Sierra Finder: window maximise doesn’t

Maximise a List view window in Finder, and it should expand to accommodate the contents. Only sometimes it doesn’t.

November 16, 2016 Macs, Technology

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