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July 3, 2020:
We are releasing Sync Checker version 3.4:

• The detail window for indicating mismatches in file flags now supports the firmlink attribute used by macOS 10.15 Catalina.
• The application now accepts that its icon can be replaced by the Finder. This will no longer raise a security warning.
• The feature for automatic notification of updates no longer relies on Notification Center.

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.

July 2, 2020:
We are releasing TinkerTool System 6 version 6.9:

• This version adds preliminary support for future operating systems.

TinkerTool System 6 is a collection of system utility features helping you in performing advanced administration tasks on Apple Macintosh computers. The application makes use of a self-adapting user interface which automatically adjusts to the computer model and to the version of macOS you are running. All options available in the current situation are accessible via “panes”, very similar to the techniques you already know from the System Preferences application. The features are controlled via a single window which allows you to use the application as a general toolbox and First Aid assistant.

July 1, 2020:
We are releasing NFS Manager version 4.9:

• Added preliminary support for future operating systems.
• The application now accepts that its icon can be replaced by the Finder. This will no longer raise a security warning.

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.

July 1, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Whitelist for Macintosh firmware security checks (“EFICheck AllowList”), version 93 (Update Product ID: 001-15211)

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.

June 30, 2020:
We are releasing TinkerTool version 7.5:

• Added preliminary support for future operating systems.
• Added new option to disable the temporary preview to edit screenshots.

TinkerTool is an application that gives you access to additional preference settings Apple has built into macOS. This allows to activate hidden features in the operating system and in some of the applications delivered with the system.

June 29, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 2124 (Update Product ID: 001-22545)
• Apple XProtect Configuration Data for OS X El Capitan or later, version 2124 (Update Product ID: 001-22543)

XProtect is part of the built-in antivirus software of macOS. The packages 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.

June 29, 2020:
We are releasing Battery Monitor version 3.6 through the Mac App Store:

• Added new option to suppress the battery icon in the menu bar if both the menu-bar item and its percentage display feature are active. This allows you to place Apple’s battery icon and Battery Monitor’s percentage value next to each other in the menu bar, combining the best of both worlds.
• The app now accepts that its icon can be replaced by the Finder. This will no longer raise a security warning.

Battery Monitor is a powerful App to display the charge state of portable Macs in the Dock, to display internal battery information, to capture charge and discharge curves, to keep logs of the aging process of the battery, and to add notifications via Notification Center or speech output.

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

• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.63 (Update Product ID: 001-19838)
• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT), for OS X El Capitan or later, version 1.63 (Update Product ID: 001-19837)
• Safari Technology Preview version 109 (Update Product ID: 001-21353)
• Command Line Tools for Xcode 11.5 (Update Product ID: 001-07275)

MRT is part of the built-in antivirus software of macOS. 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.

June 17, 2020:
In these special times, people take interest in retro computing as a hobby. By request of fans, we are making two selected historic versions of TinkerTool available to the public again:

• TinkerTool 1.1.2 (originally released January 30, 2001) for use with Mac OS X Public Beta
• TinkerTool 1.5.2 (originally released September 7, 2001) for use with Mac OS X 10.0

These versions are digital reconstructions, re-built from the original sources. The software is made available “as is”, without any support or documentation.

June 15, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• macOS 10.15.5 Catalina Supplemental Update (Update Product ID: 061-78585)
• macOS 10.15.5 Catalina Update (Update Product ID: 001-15219)
• BridgeOS Customer Update (Update Product ID: 001-15220)
• BootCamp Electronic Software Distribution for Mac OS X Lion to macOS Sierra (Update Product ID: 041-96204)

These updates are necessary to add support for the new MacBook Pro (16 inch, 2019) with AMD Radeon Pro 5600M.

June 11, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 2123 (Update Product ID: 001-15597)
• Apple XProtect Configuration Data for OS X El Capitan or later, version 2123 (Update Product ID: 001-15598)
• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.62 (Update Product ID: 001-15596)
• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT), for OS X El Capitan or later, version 1.62 (Update Product ID: 001-15595)
• Safari Technology Preview version 108 (Update Product IDs: 001-15209, 001-16092)

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.

June 1, 2020:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• macOS 10.15.5 Catalina Supplemental Update (Update Product ID: 001-12339)
• macOS 10.15.5 Catalina Update (Update Product ID: 001-12341)
• macOS 10.15.5 Catalina Combo Update (Update Product ID: 001-12343)
• macOS 10.15.5 Catalina Update for OS X El Capitan and later (Update Product ID: 001-12336)
• BridgeOS Customer Update (Update Product ID: 001-12349)
• Security Update 2020-003 Re-Release for macOS High Sierra (Update Product ID: 001-12354)

Due to security issues, Apple had to publish revised versions of the macOS 10.15.5 Catalina update. 10.15.5 introduces battery health management in the Energy Saver settings for notebooks, an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls, and controls to fine-tune the built-in calibration of the Pro Display XDR. The update also improves the stability, reliability, and security of macOS.