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April 22, 2025:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
- Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 5296 for OS X 10.11 to macOS 10.14 (Update Product ID: 082-37970)
- Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 5296 for macOS Catalina (Update Product ID: 082-37969)
XProtect is part of the built-in antivirus software of macOS. The package does not appear in the Software Update section of System Preferences (or App Store in older versions of the operating system). macOS is updating the software automatically in the background if you have granted the system permission to download system data files and security-related files.
April 17, 2025:
We are releasing TinkerTool System
9 version 9.5:
- Added new feature on the Diagnostic pane to check whether external SSDs connected via USB support Trim commands.
- The feature to download macOS installers now detects a bug introduced by macOS 15.4 which can prevent a successful download.
TinkerTool System 9 is a collection of system utility features helping you in performing advanced administration tasks on Apple Macintosh computers.
April 16, 2025:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
- macOS 15.4.1 Sequoia
- macOS 15.4.1 Sequoia Update (Update Product ID: 082-33200)
- BridgeOS Customer Update 15.4.1 (Update Product ID: 082-23311)
The updates address critical security issues in the
operating system.
April 15, 2025:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
- Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 5295 for OS X 10.11 to macOS 10.14 (Update Product ID: 082-32984)
- Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 5295 for macOS Catalina (Update Product ID: 082-32983)
XProtect is part of the built-in antivirus software of macOS. The package does not appear in the Software Update section of System Preferences (or App Store in older versions of the operating system). macOS is updating the software automatically in the background if you have granted the system permission to download system data files and security-related files.
April 8, 2025:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
- Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 5293 for OS X 10.11 to macOS 10.14 (Update Product ID: 082-24215)
- Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 5293 for macOS Catalina (Update Product ID: 082-24214)
XProtect is part of the built-in antivirus software of macOS. The package does not appear in the Software Update section of System Preferences (or App Store in older versions of the operating system). macOS is updating the software automatically in the background if you have granted the system permission to download system data files and security-related files.
April 4, 2025:
We are releasing System Monitor
Plus version 2.4:
- The support for GPU temperature sensors of the M2 Pro, M2 Max and M2 Ultra was modified to consider situations where the sensors are temporarily offline.
- A necessary technical change is included for users who like to submit diagnostic data for unknown (i.e. new and upcoming) Macintosh systems.
System Monitor Plus is a free add-on for System Monitor. After simply copying it to your computer, many additional features become available which are not permitted to be directly included in Apps from the Mac App Store.
April 4, 2025:
The US dollar has become too volatile and cannot be
considered a lead currency any longer. For this reason,
we have instructed our software resellers to use the
Euro as base currency for calculating the effective
prices of our licenses. This means prices in regions
where the US dollar had been used have now become
variable and may change based on current exchange rates,
as determined by the respective retailer. This change
takes effect immediately and affects sales both through
the Apple App Store and PayPro Global. Our tables
listing suggested retail prices on this web site no
longer include pricing in $ (USD).
Please note that all prices in regions where the US
dollar had not been used for payments
(where possible) have not changed.
April 1, 2025:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
- Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 5292 for OS X 10.11 to macOS 10.14 (Update Product ID: 082-18270)
- Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 5292 for macOS Catalina (Update Product ID: 082-18269)
XProtect is part of the built-in antivirus software of macOS. The package does not appear in the Software Update section of System Preferences (or App Store in older versions of the operating system). macOS is updating the software automatically in the background if you have granted the system permission to download system data files and security-related files.