How to get an old macOS installer from Apple
Your collection of old macOS installer disk images is now worthless, and Apple has changed where it hides downloadable copies. Yet there are still good reasons to get old OSes, and here's how to do it.
Sierra
William Gallagher
Apple releases Safari 12 for owners of macOS Sierra & High Sierra
Apple on Monday launched Safari 12 for its two most recent Mac operating systems, Sierra and High Sierra, primarily improving security and privacy.
Roger Fingas
Video: How to downgrade from macOS High Sierra to Sierra
MacOS High Sierra is Apple's newest operating system for Mac, but some users might have issues with applications or home server setups not working correctly. AppleInsider shows you how to downgrade, if you must.
Vadim Yuryev
Apple issues Meltdown and Spectre fixes for older Mac operating systems
Apple's latest macOS High Sierra was not the only Mac operating system to receive fixes for Meltdown and Spectre on Tuesday, as a separately released security update addresses critical vulnerabilities in macOS Sierra and OS X El Capitan.
Mikey Campbell
Tips: If you're holding off on macOS High Sierra, turn off upgrade notifications for good
Every time you boot a computer capable of upgrading to High Sierra, macOS will pop up at least one notification a day exhorting you to move up. Here's how to turn them off for good, with one Terminal command.
Mike Wuerthele
December Apple updates fixed 'Meltdown' & 'Spectre' vulnerabilities on older Macs [u]
Updates released in early December should already have dealt with "Meltdown" and "Spectre" vulnerabilities on older Intel Macs, according to Apple's release notes — but a late Friday retraction of the claim has shed some doubt on the situation.
macOS Sierra, El Capitan security updates patch KRACK Wi-Fi exploit
On the same day that Apple patched it's front-line operating systems for the KRACK Wi-Fi attack vector, the company has also reached back a bit, and issued security updates for Sierra and El Capitan to fix the problem.
How to use 'unsupported' Thunderbolt 3 docks and enclosures on Sierra and High Sierra
Even using the "universal" USB-C connector for Thunderbolt 3, there are still some drive enclosures, eGPU cases, and docks that won't connect to a Mac running Sierra or High Sierra. Here's how to get them to talk to your MacBook Pro or iMac.
How to unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch
Starting with macOS Sierra and above, Apple implemented the ability to unlock your Mac when you are in proximity, and wearing your Apple Watch. Sounds simple enough — but there are a few pre-requisites to fulfill before it works reliably. AppleInsider spells it all out.
Malcolm Owen
