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Apple finally released a macOS Big Sur update, apparently addressing two security vulnerabilities that were patched in Monterey 12.3.1.
macOS Catalina
Apple Fails to Patch Big Sur and Catalina, Leaves Older Macs Vulnerable to Two Security Exploits
Apple has not issued security updates for macOS Big Sur and Catalina, leaving many older Macs vulnerable to two security exploits.
Installing macOS 12.3 Beta on Catalina FileVault Volume May Brick Your Mac
If you’re thinking about installing the macOS Monterey 12.3 beta, make sure you don’t do so on a Catalina FileVault volume.
Apple Releases Security Update for macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina
Alongside its security updates for watchOS, iOS, and iPadOS, Mac users are receiving a macOS Big Sur 11.6 update and one for macOS Catalina.
Fixing Broken Mail Search on macOS
When you run into a problem with broken Mail search, you could pull out your hair trying to fix it. Or, you could just follow these tips.
Was Your Mac Slow on Thursday? Apple's OCSP Server Was Likely the Cause
On Thursday, October 12th, right around 3:30pm EST, Apple’s OCSP server stopped responding. On the surface that doesn’t sound like much, but when you stop and realize this is the server responsible for authenticating the certificates at the core of all your apps, it starts to matter.
And matter it did! For about an hour yesterday, Mac apps wouldn’t launch (or would launch slowly), rebooting was super-slow (for the same reason), and even Zoom connections took minutes to connect.
Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update
Apple has seeded a supplemental update of macOS Catalina 10.15.7 to protect against some security vulnerabilities.
Safari 14 is out and it’s not Just for macOS Big Sur
Safari 14 will be included but it’s not limited to Big Sur. Mac users running macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina can also get the update.
Five Catalina Volumes and Foolproof Migration — Mac Geek Gab 819
Have you ever noticed your Mac tells you Catalina uses up 5 volumes? How about encrypting specific files and folders? And what about that cable modem password…should you change it? These are just a few of the questions answered.
This episode is chock full of everything you love: Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and yes, answers to your questions! Send yours in to [email protected], and now press play to listen and learn at least five new things.
macOS 10.15.5 APFS Bug Affects Bootable Backup Drives
An APFS bug was found in macOS Catalina 10.15.5 and it affects bootable backups created by software such as Carbon Copy Cloner.
macOS 10.15.5 Brings Battery Health Management
Apple released macOS 10.15.5 today, bringing Battery Health Management, bug fixes, an update to FaceTime, and more.
How to Remove Mac Screenshot Drop Shadows in macOS Catalina
To remove Mac screenshot drop shadows in macOS Catalina, you’ll have to use a keyboard shortcut instead of a Terminal command. Andrew shows us how.