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April 2, 2020:
We are releasing PrefEdit version 4.4:

• When saving property list files in XML format, this version enforces more rigorous syntax rules regarding values that contain invalid control characters. This policy is stricter than the policy currently implemented by Apple in macOS, but ensures that files remain compliant with the XML standards. When reading files, PrefEdit uses the same guidelines as macOS. XML files with slight errors will be silently accepted if macOS also tolerates them.
• Property list files can now still be modified and saved in cases where macOS has lost their type information, e.g. after restoring a file without file extension via the Versions feature.

PrefEdit is an application to manage nearly all aspects of the preference system contained in every macOS installation. The program consists of two components which are tightly integrated with each other: (1) An entry point to the preferences database of macOS, with access to all settings which are effective for your user account, (2) a browser and editor for macOS property list files (plists).

March 31, 2020:
We are releasing Sync Checker version 3.32:

• Adds full support for macOS 10.15.4.
• Fixes a problem where the Stop button might not have worked as expected during a sync check.
  

Sync Checker is a diagnostic application which can check if two folders or disks are perfectly synchronized, i.e. if they have exactly the same contents. When creating backup copies of valuable files, or when making sure that two computers or mobile devices work on the same set of data, the status of being “in perfect sync” can be very important. In order to be safe and to prevent loss of data, you can let Sync Checker verify whether a pair of file collections are matching exactly or not.

March 26, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Safari Technology Preview version 103 (Update Product IDs: 061-90753, 061-90755)

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.

March 24, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• macOS 10.15.4 Catalina Update (Update Product ID: 061-57904)
• macOS 10.15.4 Catalina Combo Update (Update Product ID: 061-72538)
• macOS 10.15.4 Catalina Update for OS X El Capitan and later (Update Product ID: 041-40615)
• BridgeOS Customer Update (Update Product ID: 061-90689)
• Security Update 2020-002 for macOS 10.14.6 Mojave (Update Product ID: 061-90745)
• Security Update 2020-002 for macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra (Update Product ID: 061-90748)
• Safari 13.0.6 for macOS Mojave (Update Product ID: 061-61260)
• Safari 13.0.6 for macOS High Sierra (Update Product ID: 061-46316)
• Command Line Tools for Xcode 11.4 (Update Product ID: 061-62528)

March 23, 2020:
We are releasing TinkerTool System 6 version 6.86:

• Added support for macOS Catalina 10.15.4 and later. Note that previous versions of TinkerTool System are not compatible with this operating system version.
• Added a separate, fully resizable APFS overview window. This is helpful when performing complex APFS operations affecting multiple partitions or disks.
• Added percentage values to the Storage Space overview feature.
• Added new workarounds for continuing defects in macOS that can cause the system to lose preference and Resume settings when the user logs out too fast. The dialogs that indicate that the user must be logged out to continue a pending maintenance operation have been redesigned.

March 23, 2019:
Apple re-releases software via macOS Software Update:

• macOS 10.15.3 Catalina Update for OS X El Capitan and later (Update Product ID: 061-44387)

Apple does not disclose any reasons why this operating system variant had to be published again in a modified release.

The update should improve stability, reliability and security. Additional information on macOS Catalina updates is available at Apple support page HT210642.

March 19, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 2116 (Update Product ID: 061-90126)
• Apple XProtect Configuration Data for macOS Mojave, version 2116 (Update Product ID: 061-90123)
• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.57 (Update Product ID: 061-90124)
• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT), for OS X El Capitan or later, version 1.57 (Update Product ID: 061-90125)
• Mobile Device Upgrade (Update Product ID: 061-31577)
• Apple Device Support Update (Update Product ID:  061-31579)

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.

The device upgrades are necessary to support new Apple mobile devices in macOS. They also add fixes for defects which may prevent installation of software required for syncing media and backing up.

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

• BootCamp ESD Update (Update Product IDs:  041-84890, 061-51424)
• Beats Updater 4.4 (Update Product ID: 061-44071)

March 5, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 2115 (Update Product ID: 061-84545)
• Apple XProtect Configuration Data for OS X El Capitan or later, version 2115 (Update Product ID: 061-84543)
• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.55 (Update Product ID: 061-79889)
• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT), for OS X El Capitan or later, version 1.55 (Update Product ID: 061-84544)
• Safari Technology Preview version 102 (Update Product IDs: 061-84665, 061-84686)

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.

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.

March 3, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Whitelist for Macintosh firmware security checks (“EFICheck AllowList”), version 87 (Update Product ID: 061-72652)

Security-related 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.