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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.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 45

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 7 years ago 33
Video: How to downgrade from macOS High Sierra to Sierra

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 8 years ago 29
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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 8 years ago 37

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.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 15

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.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 6

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.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

Apple issues Safari 11 update for macOS Sierra & OS X El Capitan

Though it's included by default with the upcoming macOS High Sierra, Apple on Tuesday released Safari 11 for macOS Sierra and OS X El Capitan, giving people early access to the finished browser's features.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Review: Mantiz MZ-02 enclosure is a stylish Thunderbolt 3 dock and eGPU enclosure in one

A few of the external GPU solutions are aimed at the gamer crowd — and look like it too. The Mantiz MZ-02 is one of a new generation of enclosures, aimed at boosting graphics performance with the addition of a PCI-E GPU to a Thunderbolt 3-equipped machine and eschewing any stereotypical gamer branding.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 18

Apple issues fourth beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.6

On Monday afternoon, Apple released an update to just one of its eight currently running OS betas, and unveiled the fourth beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.6

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 0

Duet Display for iPad gains better Apple Pencil support, improved picture quality

The developers of the Duet Display app that allows the use of an iPad as an second screen for a Mac have released an update to the Pro in-app subscription, allowing for better color quality, better pressure curve customization, and more.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

macOS Sierra 10.12.4 eighth beta, watchOS 3.2 beta 7 available for developer testing

With speculation about an imminent release of new hardware growing, Apple has issued its third macOS Sierra 10.2 beta release in a week, and another version of the watchOS 3.2 beta for developers.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

macOS Sierra 10.12.4 third developer's beta now available

In addition to betas for iOS, tvOS, and watchOS, Apple on Monday also deployed its third developer-centric beta of macOS 10.12.4 with Night Shift, and other bug fixes.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

Mac malware discovered in Microsoft Word document with auto-running macro

A second example of malware targeting macOS users has surfaced this week, with the discovery of a Word document that attempts to use an automatically-running macro, one that tries to download a hazardous payload to infect the target Mac.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 15

Apple releases second developer beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.4, second iOS 10.3 public beta

After developer beta releases for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS on Monday, Apple has released a second beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta for developers alongside a second beta release of iOS 10.3.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 7

New macOS 10.12.3 update implements MacBook Pro GPU fix, rectifies Safari battery drain

In conjunction with iOS, tvOS, and watchOS updates, Apple has also released the 10.12.3 update to macOS Sierra, bringing GPU driver updates to the 2016 MacBook Pro, and a fix for PDF corruption.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 24

Apple's fourth beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.3 warns if display brightness affects MacBook battery life

In a bid to extend battery life, the latest beta of macOS Sierra introduces a new option to the Mac's battery menu that will reduce the brightness of the display if it is above 75 percent.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 30

Apple issues fourth macOS Sierra beta, second update in less than a week

Apple on Thursday updated its beta macOS for the second time in a week, and has made the fourth beta of macOS Sierra available to developers for evaluation and testing.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 4
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