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How To Fix ‘Erase Assistant Is Not Supported On This Mac’ Error and More
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How To Fix 'Erase Assistant Is Not Supported On This Mac' Error and More

Arnold Zafra · 3:48 PM EST, Jan 26th, 2023 · Add Comment

Learn what to do about the “Erase Assistant Is Not Supported on This Mac” error when erasing all content and settings from your Mac.

Safari Duplicate Tab Bug Plagues macOS Monterey and Ventura
News

Safari Duplicate Tab Bug Plagues macOS Monterey and Ventura

Jeff Butts · 1:40 PM EDT, Oct 31st, 2022 · 3 Comments

A highly annoying Safari duplicate tab bug was apparently introduced in macOS Monterey 12.6, and even affects macOS Ventura 13

New macOS Archive Utility Vulnerability Allows Malware to Bypass Gatekeeper Security, But An Update Patches the Hole
News

New macOS Archive Utility Vulnerability Allows Malware to Bypass Gatekeeper Security, But An Update Patches the Hole

Jeff Butts · 3:12 PM EDT, Oct 7th, 2022 · Add Comment

Thanks to a recently-published vulnerability in macOS Archive Utility, we see yet again the importance of regularly running Software Update.

Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1
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Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1

Jeff Butts · 10:45 PM EDT, Aug 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, along with macOS Monterey 12.5.1, to address security problems that may have been actively exploited.

Cool Stuff Found
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  • 'MusicMatch' for Mac Now Here, Music Services Expand
  • Apple Releases 'Unity Lights' Watch Face for Black History Month
My iPad Now Lives on my Desk
Dr. Mac's Rants & Raves

My iPad Now Lives on my Desk

Bob LeVitus · 12:03 AM EDT, Apr 8th, 2022 · 1 Comment

Dr. Mac explains why his iPad now lives on his desk. (Hint: It’s called Universal Control.)

New iOS 15.5 and macOS Betas Released
News

New iOS 15.5 and macOS Betas Released

Jeff Butts · 2:21 PM EDT, Apr 6th, 2022 · Add Comment

New iOS 15.5 beta software is available, along with new builds for iPadOS and macOS Monterey. Both developer and public betas are available.

Apple Fails to Patch Big Sur and Catalina, Leaves Older Macs Vulnerable to Two Security Exploits
News

Apple Fails to Patch Big Sur and Catalina, Leaves Older Macs Vulnerable to Two Security Exploits

Arnold Zafra · 3:45 AM EDT, Apr 6th, 2022 · 2 Comments

Apple has not issued security updates for macOS Big Sur and Catalina, leaving many older Macs vulnerable to two security exploits.

How to Fix a Broken Shift Key in Universal Control on an iPad
Quick Tip

How to Fix a Broken Shift Key in Universal Control on an iPad

Jeff Butts · 4:34 PM EDT, Apr 1st, 2022 · Add Comment

If you’ve noticed a problem with your Shift key in Universal Control on an iPad, you aren’t alone. Here’s how to fix it.

Bluetooth and Display Fixes Highlight macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update
News

Bluetooth and Display Fixes Highlight macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update

Jeff Butts · 5:11 PM EDT, Mar 31st, 2022 · Add Comment

Thursday saw a number of important software updates from Apple. Among them, macOS Monterey 12.3.1 arrived to fix several issues.

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My Annual Advisory on World Backup Day
Dr. Mac's Rants & Raves

My Annual Advisory on World Backup Day

Bob LeVitus · 2:22 PM EDT, Mar 31st, 2022 · 1 Comment

It’s World Backup Day and Dr. Mac has his annual reminder for you…make sure you have a solid backup plan and test your backups.

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