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macOS Monterey Cannot Be Installed on Macintosh HD: How to Fix
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macOS Monterey Cannot Be Installed on Macintosh HD: How to Fix

Jeff Butts · 4:32 PM EST, Mar 7th, 2023 · Add Comment

macOS Monterey cannot be installed on Macintosh HD? First, you need to check your storage space and move on to other solutions.

How to Upgrade to macOS Monterey While Avoiding Ventura
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How to Upgrade to macOS Monterey While Avoiding Ventura

Nick deCourville · 3:29 PM EST, Feb 14th, 2023 · Add Comment

Some users may need to upgrade macOS without going to Ventura: here’s how you can do this using macOS Monterey as an example.

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
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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

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

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
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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
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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.

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

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