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July 10, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.45 (Update Product ID: 041-84505)
• Safari Technology Preview version 87 (Update Product ID: 041-82606) 

July 9, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• BootCamp ESD Update (Update Product ID: 041-19460)
• BootCamp ESD Update for iMac Pro (Update Product ID: 041-40112)
• macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Upgrade for users of macOS Sierra (Update Product ID: 041-69971)

July 2, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Whitelist for Macintosh firmware security checks (“EFICheck AllowList”), version 71 (Update Product ID: 041-79412)
• Gatekeeper version 171 Configuration Data (Update Product ID: 041-76116)

The EFICheck whitelist allows Macintosh systems to determine whether the firmware of the computer or of the Ethernet interface have been manipulated. Gatekeeper is 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.

July 2, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

Parts of the voices library have been updated. Voices are comprised of speech output data and a configuration information package ("Config"):

• Voice Aaron, Version 1.3.13 – English – US (Update Product ID: 041-10102)
• Voice Aaron (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – US (Update Product ID: 041-10151)
• Voice Aidan, Version 1.3.13 – English – Ireland (Update Product ID: 041-10087)
• Voice Aidan (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – Ireland (Update Product ID: 041-10090)
• Voice Akash, Version 1.3.13 – English – India (Update Product ID: 041-66618)
• Voice Akash (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – India (Update Product ID: 041-66619)
• Voice Aleksei, Version 1.3.13 – Russian – Russia (Update Product ID: 041-10088)
• Voice Aleksei (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Russian – Russia (Update Product ID: 041-10145)
• Voice Angel, Version 1.3.13 – Spanish – Mexico (Update Product ID: 041-10083)
• Voice Angel (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Spanish – Mexico (Update Product ID: 041-10127)
• Voice Arthur, Version 1.3.13 – English – Great Britain (Update Product ID: 041-10120)
• Voice Arthur (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – Great Britain (Update Product ID: 041-10154)
• Voice Axel, Version 1.3.13 – Swedish – Sweden (Update Product ID: 041-10111)
• Voice Axel (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Swedish – Sweden (Update Product ID: 041-10165)
• Voice Beatriz, Version 1.0.8 – Spanish – Mexico (Update Product ID: 041-10150)
• Voice Beatriz (Config), Version 1.0.8 – Spanish – Mexico (Update Product ID: 041-10166)
• Voice Carmen, Version 1.3.13 – Spanish – Mexico (Update Product ID: 041-10094)
• Voice Carmen (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Spanish – Mexico (Update Product ID: 041-10107)
• Voice Catherine, Version 1.3.13 – English – Australia (Update Product ID: 041-10134)
• Voice Catherine (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – Australia (Update Product ID: 041-10156)
• Voice Chenghan, Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – Taiwan (Update Product ID: 041-10144)
• Voice Chenghan (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – Taiwan (Update Product ID: 041-10155)
• Voice Daniel, Version 1.3.13 – French – France (Update Product ID: 041-10117)
• Voice Daniel (Config), Version 1.3.13 – French – France (Update Product ID: 041-10119)
• Voice Else, Version 1.3.13 – Danish - Denmark (Update Product ID: 041-10106)
• Voice Else (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Danish – Denmark (Update Product ID: 041-10140)
• Voice Francesca, Version 1.3.13 – Italian – Italy (Update Product ID: 041-10085)
• Voice Francesca (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Italian – Italy (Update Product ID: 041-10126)
• Voice Gordon, Version 1.3.13 – English – Australia (Update Product ID: 041-10109)
• Voice Gordon (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – Australia (Update Product ID: 041-10171)
• Voice Hattori, Version 1.3.13 – Japanese – Japan (Update Product ID: 041-10100)
• Voice Hattori (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Japanese – Japan (Update Product ID: 041-10146)
• Voice Helena, Version 1.3.13 – German – Germany (Update Product ID: 041-10128)
• Voice Helena (Config), Version 1.3.13 – German – Germany (Update Product ID: 041-10138)
• Voice Hoyin, Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – Hongkong (Update Product ID: 041-10118)
• Voice Hoyin (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – Hongkong (Update Product ID: 041-10170)
• Voice Ingrid, Version 1.3.13 – Norwegian – Norway (Update Product ID: 041-10114)
• Voice Ingrid (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Norwegian – Norway (Update Product ID: 041-10135)
• Voice Jens, Version 1.3.13 – Danish – Denmark (Update Product ID: 041-10159)
• Voice Jens (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Danish – Denmark (Update Product ID: 041-10160)
• Voice Kayan, Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – Hongkong (Update Product ID: 041-10104)
• Voice Kayan (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – Hongkong (Update Product ID: 041-10122)
• Voice Klaar, Version 1.3.13 – Dutch – Netherlands (Update Product ID: 041-10133)
• Voice Klaar (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Dutch – Netherlands (Update Product ID: 041-10142)
• Voice Leona, Version 1.3.13 – English – South Africa (Update Product ID: 041-10084)
• Voice Leona (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – South Africa (Update Product ID: 041-10132)
• Voice Li-Mu, Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – China (Update Product ID: 041-10099)
• Voice Li-Mu (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – China (Update Product ID: 041-10136)
• Voice Linfei, Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – China (Update Product ID: 041-18001)
• Voice Linfei (Config), Version 1.3.13, Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – China (Update Product ID: 041-18002)
• Voice Luisa, Version 1.3.13 – Spanish – Spain (Update Product ID: 041-10123)
• Voice Luisa (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Spanish – Spain (Update Product ID: 041-10161)
• Voice Maeve, Version 1.3.13 – English – Ireland (Update Product ID: 041-10105)
• Voice Maeve (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – Ireland (Update Product ID: 041-10152)
• Voice Marie, Version 1.3.13 – French – France (Update Product ID: 041-10129)
• Voice Marie (Config), Version 1.3.13 – French – France (Update Product ID: 041-10163)
• Voice Marius, Version 1.3.13 – Norwegian – Norway (Update Product ID: 041-10096)
• Voice Marius (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Norwegian – Norway (Update Product ID: 041-10168 )
• Voice Martha, Version 1.3.13 – English – Great Britain (Update Product ID: 041-10116)
• Voice Martha (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – Great Britain (Update Product ID: 041-10121)
• Voice Martin, Version 1.3.13 – German – Germany (Update Product ID: 041-10103)
• Voice Martin (Config), Version 1.3.13 – German – Germany (Update Product ID: 041-10162)
• Voice Nando, Version 1.3.13 – Portuguese – Brazil (Update Product ID: 041-10092)
• Voice Nando (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Portuguese – Brazil (Update Product ID: 041-10139)
• Voice Nicky, Version 1.2.0 – English – US (Update Product ID: 041-10093)
• Voice Nicky (Config), Version 1.2.0 – English – US (Update Product ID: 041-10108)
• Voice Nora, Version 1.3.13 – English – US (Update Product ID: 041-10095)
• Voice Nora (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – US (Update Product ID: 041-10124)
• Voice O-Ren, Version 1.3.13 – Japanese – Japan (Update Product ID: 041-10141)
• Voice O-Ren (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Japanese – Japan (Update Product ID: 041-10158)
• Voice Paolo, Version 1.3.13 – Italian – Italy (Update Product ID: 041-10110)
• Voice Paolo (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Italian – Italy (Update Product ID: 041-10115)
• Voice Pierre, Version 1.3.13 – French – Canada (Update Product ID: 041-10143)
• Voice Pierre (Config), Version 1.3.13 – French – Canada (Update Product ID: 041-10149)
• Voice Pieter, Version 1.3.13 – Dutch – Netherlands (Update Product ID: 041-10098)
• Voice Pieter (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Dutch – Netherlands (Update Product ID: 041-10153)
• Voice Riya, Version 1.3.13 – English – India (Update Product ID: 041-66616)
• Voice Riya (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – India (Update Product ID: 041-66617)
• Voice Sandra, Version 1.3.13 – Portuguese – Brazil (Update Product ID: 041-10091)
• Voice Sandra (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Portuguese – Brazil (Update Product ID: 041-10167)
• Voice Shufen, Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – Taiwan (Update Product ID: 041-10101)
• Voice Shufen (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Chinese – Taiwan (Update Product ID: 041-10157)
• Voice Sophie, Version 1.3.13 – France – Canada (Update Product ID: 041-10113)
• Voice Sophie (Config), Version 1.3.13 – French – Canada (Update Product ID: 041-10131)
• Voice Tilde, Version 1.3.13 – Swedish – Sweden (Update Product ID: 041-10147)
• Voice Tilde (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Swedish – Sweden (Update Product ID: 041-10148)
• Voice Vincent, Version 1.3.13 – Spanish – Spain (Update Product ID: 041-10137)
• Voice Vincent (Config), Version 1.3.13– Spanish – Spain (Update Product ID: 041-10164)
• Voice Xander, Version 1.3.13 – English – South Africa (Update Product ID: 041-10112)
• Voice Xander (Config), Version 1.3.13 – English – South Africa (Update Product ID: 041-10130)
• Voice Yelena, Version 1.3.13 – Russian – Russia (Update Product ID: 041-10097)
• Voice Yelena (Config), Version 1.3.13 – Russian – Russia (Update Product ID: 041-10125)
• Voice Yu-Shu, Version 1.3.5 – Chinese – China (Update Product ID: 041-10086)
• Voice Yu-Shu (Config), Version 1.3.5 – Chinese – China (Update Product ID: 041-10089)

June 27, 2019:
We are releasing NFS Manager version 4.73:

• Added preliminary support for future versions of macOS.

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.

June 27, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Safari Technology Preview version 86 (Update Product ID: 041-76126)

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 26, 2019:
We are releasing PrefEdit version 4.2:

• Added support for future versions of macOS.

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).

June 26, 2019:
We are releasing Sync Checker version 3.1:

• Added preliminary support for future versions of macOS.
• The feature to stop running checks has been redesigned completely and works more efficiently now.
• Fixed a problem regarding the handling of AppleDouble files on APFS volumes.
• Fixed a problem where canceling a quick check could show a positive test result.

Sync Checker is a diagnostic application which can compare two folders or disks, identifying all differences in contents and metadata.

June 25, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Whitelist for Macintosh firmware security checks (“EFICheck AllowList”), version 61 (Update Product ID: 041-59869)

June 25, 2019:
We are releasing TinkerTool System 6 version 6.51:

• This update is necessary to maintain compatibility with new versions of TinkerTool (7.4 or later).
• Added further support for future versions of macOS.
• Better guidance for the feature to remove unsuitable update notifications for users who have a customized update server set.
• Fixed a problem where the application could hang while beginning to display live output from external utility tools that have been started without privileged permissions.

June 25, 2019:
We are releasing TinkerTool version 7.4:

• Added support for future versions of macOS. If you operate TinkerTool as integrated part of TinkerTool System, it will be necessary to update TinkerTool System as well (version 6.51 or later).

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

• Gatekeeper version 170 Configuration Data (Update Product ID: 041-75243)

June 17, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Gatekeeper version 169 Configuration Data (Update Product ID: 041-74175)
• Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.42 (Update Product ID: 041-73138)

June 17, 2019:
We are releasing Hardware Monitor Remote version 5.6:

• The application was repackaged to remain compatible with future versions of Apple Gatekeeper.

The program Hardware Monitor Remote is an add-on to the program Hardware Monitor for the macOS operating system. Hardware Monitor Remote allows you to use a hardware monitoring service on a remote Macintosh system. Other computers can contact this system via network to receive readings from all available hardware sensors.

The Hardware Monitor product series has been declared end-of-life on June 19, 2017.

June 17, 2019:
We are releasing Hardware Monitor version 5.6:

• The application was repackaged to remain compatible with future versions of Apple Gatekeeper.

Hardware Monitor is an application to read out hardware sensors in Macintosh computers released before November 2016. Several hundred sensors in more than 70 model series are supported. The program can display and visualize measured values in a large variety of fashions, including speech output.

The Hardware Monitor product series has been declared end-of-life on June 19, 2017.

June 17, 2019:
We are releasing TinkerTool System 5 version 5.99 Supplemental Update 2:

• Added support to create install media for future versions of macOS.
• The distribution package now uses the latest Gatekeeper security features.
• The standalone emergency utility was repackaged in order to maintain compatibility with future versions of Gatekeeper.
• Fixed a problem where the size analysis of an incremental Time Machine backup could result in an error message if the effective size was zero.

June 12, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Safari Technology Preview version 85 (Update Product ID: 041-73108)

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 11, 2019:
We are releasing TinkerTool System 6 version 6.5:

• Major architectural changes have been implemented that make it possible to make many long running operations interruptible.
• Added operating system setting for full protection against the “ZombieLoad” attack (Micro-Architectural Data Sampling Vulnerabilities). This setting can only be changed while System Integrity Protection is off.
• Added operating system setting to disable support of the assistant for Captive Networks (automatic configuration of access to “hotspots”).
• Added new feature to automatically repair a specific damage of the Trash caused by third-party applications. This feature has no permanent user interface, but will be activated on demand during startup of the application if necessary.
• The system setting to optimize the operational parameters for use as server computer can now be activated even if macOS Server is not installed.
• Fixed a rare issue where the autostart settings of third-party services could not be determined correctly if the affected executable had unusual permission settings.
• Corrected a problem where new system services that have recently been added to macOS Mojave have not been shown as Apple-provided autostart component.
• Added preliminary support for future versions of macOS.

June 5, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Safari Technology Preview version 84 (Update Product ID: 041-71286)

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 4, 2019:
We are releasing TinkerTool version 7.3:

• Added preliminary support for future versions of macOS.
• The settings of the Finder to disable access to preferences and to prevent emptying the Trash could be circumvented easily and are no longer supported officially by Apple. For these reasons, these settings can only be deactivated, but no longer re-activated by TinkerTool.

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 4, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Command Line Tools for Xcode 11 Beta  (Update Product ID: 041-71563)
• Privacy Configuration Data (Update Product ID: 041-25923)

The command line tools package contains developer tools for use with Xcode 11 that can be used on the Unix command line. It will remove all previous tool versions and SDKs.

June 3, 2019:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Gatekeeper version 167 Configuration Data (Update Product ID: 041-63593)