Blog - Archived Entries - August 2020

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NFS Manager

August 27, 2020:
We are releasing NFS Manager version 4.92:

  • Because Apple appears to have given up the development of macOS 10.15, all workarounds for issues with its NFS features have been finalized in NFS Manager. macOS Catalina is now considered fully supported by NFS Manager, although the use of this OS version is not recommended. The graphical interface of NFS Manager and its reference manual make users aware of possible defects in the operating system.
  • Added further support for future operating system versions.
  • Added tip in the reference manual about recommended NFS options when connecting to typical Linux servers or NAS devices.
  • Fixed a problem where an incorrect nfsd security policy warning could be shown for macOS Catalina when the table of exports was already open while the application was started.

NFS Manager is an application to control the NFS features built into macOS via a comfortable graphical user interface. The application uses Apple’s technologies like Bonjour or Open Directory to make management as easy as possible. When using directory services, NFS Manager can configure NFS features not only for a single computer but for a whole network of thousands of Macintosh systems, with a few mouse clicks only.

Apple Software Update

August 25, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

  • Pro Video Formats for macOS, Version 2.1.2 (Update Product ID: 041-82625)

The Pro Video Formats package provides support for the following codecs that are used in professional video workflows:

  • Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ (Metal required)
  • Apple Intermediate Codec
  • AVC-Intra 50 / 100 / 200 / 4:4:4 / LT
  • AVC-LongG
  • XAVC
  • XF-AVC
  • XF-HEVC
  • DVCPRO HD
  • HDV
  • XDCAM EX / HD / HD422
  • MPEG IMX
  • Uncompressed 4:2:2

Apple Software Update

August 20, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

  • Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 2129 (Update Product ID: 001-38527)
  • Apple XProtect Configuration Data for OS X El Capitan or later, version 2129 (Update Product ID: 001-38526)
  • Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.66 (Update Product ID: 001-38528)
  • Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT), for OS X El Capitan or later, version 1.66 (Update Product ID: 001-38529)
  • Apple SafeView version 8.2.0

XProtect and MRT are part of the built-in antivirus software of macOS. The packages do 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.

SafeView is an internal utility that macOS customers can use to share their screens via Internet with service representatives from Apple or AppleCare. It allows remote access for support purposes. This software is not available to the general public.

NFS Manager

August 20, 2020:
We are releasing NFS Manager version 4.91:

  • Preliminary support for future operating system was modified to react on forthcoming changes.
  • Parts of the user interface for product activation and registration management have been redesigned.

NFS Manager is an application to control the NFS features built into macOS via a comfortable graphical user interface. The application uses Apple’s technologies like Bonjour or Open Directory to make management as easy as possible. When using directory services, NFS Manager can configure NFS features not only for a single computer but for a whole network of thousands of Macintosh systems, with a few mouse clicks only.

Apple Software Update

August 18, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

  • Safari Technology Preview version 112 (Update Product ID: 001-36857)
  • Command Line Tools Beta 3 for Xcode 12 (Update Product ID: 001-36876)

Safari Technology Preview allows users to get a sneak peek at upcoming web technologies in macOS and experiment with these technologies in websites and extensions.

The Command Line Tools enable UNIX-style development via Terminal by installing command line developer tools, as well as macOS SDK frameworks and headers. Many useful tools are included, such as the Apple LLVM compiler, linker, and Make. If Xcode is installed, these tools are also embedded within the Xcode IDE.

Apple Software Update

August 12, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

  • macOS 10.15.6 Catalina Supplemental Update (Update Product ID: 001-36816)
  • macOS 10.15.6 Catalina Update (Update Product ID: 001-22632)
  • macOS 10.15.6 Catalina Combo Update (Update Product ID: 001-22626)
  • macOS 10.15.6 Catalina Update for OS X El Capitan and later (Update Product ID: 001-36801)
  • BridgeOS Customer Update (Update Product ID: 001-36736)
This update provides critical bug fixes. Among other problems, this will resolve a stability issue that could occur when running virtualization apps, and an issue where an iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) may appear washed out after waking from sleep.

Apple Software Update

August 6, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

  • macOS 10.15.6 Catalina Update (Update Product ID: 001-36735)
  • Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 2128 (Update Product ID: 001-34214)
  • Apple XProtect Configuration Data for OS X El Capitan or later, version 2128 (Update Product ID: 001-34216)

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.

TinkerTool System 6

August 5, 2020:
We are releasing TinkerTool System 6 version 6.91:

  • Added preliminary support for creating installation media for and with macOS 11.
  • Added support for detecting feature of future APFS implementations.
  • In specific situations, communication with Time Machine now runs in the background, so the user interface is more responsive even when using slow Time Machine devices.
  • The accessibility has been further optimized by more than 800 changes in the user interface, especially for users of VoiceOver.
  • The instructions for the emergency tool have been revised, taking into account the latest versions of the macOS Recovery operating system.
  • Parts of the user interface for product activation and registration management have been redesigned.

TinkerTool System 6 is a collection of system utility features helping you in performing advanced administration tasks on Apple Macintosh computers.

Apple Software Update

August 5, 2020:
As expected, Apple has withdrawn the beta software package that was published in error on July 28. In addition, the version of macOS 10.15.6 Catalina that was updated for the new iMac 2020 has also been withdrawn. The reasons are unclear at the moment:

  • macOS 10.15.6 Catalina Update (Update Product ID: 001-22622)
  • Command Line Tools Beta 3 for Xcode 12 (Update Product ID: 061-97301)

Apple Software Update

August 4, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

  • macOS 10.15.6 Catalina Update (Update Product ID: 001-22622)
  • BootCamp Electronic Software Distribution for Mac OS X Lion to macOS Sierra (Update Product ID: 001-04272)
These updates are necessary to add support for the new iMac (2020) model series.

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