Blog - Archived Entries - November 2018

November 26, 2018:
We are releasing TinkerTool System 5 version 5.98.

• Added a workaround for a keyboard control problem of Single User Mode that could affect the Standalone Utility. Depending on keyboard type and OS version, a single key press could sometimes be misinterpreted as multiple key events.
• Better user guidance when creating install media for macOS Mojave.
• Clarified the misleading label of the option to disable the dark wake feature of macOS.
• Fixed a compatibility problem with the automatic restart feature when the application was renamed.
• Internal technical update for changes in network infrastructure affecting the evaluation feature.
• The application will show more targeted error messages if licensing fails due to a misconfigured network firewall.

November 23, 2018:
We are releasing TinkerTool System 6 version 6.02.

• Added new feature to the Info pane to indicate whether your Mac uses Apple iBridge technology, which includes Apple T2 processors. A detail sheet shows additional information about its configuration.
• Added small changes to the non-English user interface for cases where Apple has modified the translation of specific terms as of macOS 10.14.1.
• The pane for the Emergency Tool has been redesigned and will now show a notice if your Mac uses an extremely small font in Single User Mode.
• Links to Apple documentation in connection with the Quick Help feature have been updated, or removed respectively, if Apple is no longer publishing specific information.
• Added a workaround for a keyboard control problem of Single User Mode that could affect the Standalone Utility. Depending on keyboard type and OS version, a single key press could sometimes be misinterpreted as multiple key events.
• Clarified the misleading label of the option to disable the dark wake feature of macOS.
• Fixed a compatibility problem with the automatic restart feature when the application was renamed.
• Internal technical update for changes in network infrastructure affecting the evaluation feature.
• The application will show more targeted error messages if licensing fails due to a misconfigured network firewall.
• The distribution package now uses the latest Gatekeeper security features.

November 20, 2018:
An important notice for customers purchasing licenses for our applications from MyCommerce Digital River:

In October / November 2018, one of the email relay servers of Digital River has become the victim of a blacklist attack. This means that some Internet providers may not be accepting email messages from the Digital River network under the false assumption it is a source of SPAM (unsolicited commercial email). Depending on your provider, messages from Digital River are blocked and may not reach you. This includes license order confirmations that contain additional backup copies of both the invoice and the registration data.

Digital River is trying to resolve this issue as fast as possible. However, if you are placing orders for software licenses at the moment, please be sure to download both your license (registration file) and your invoice immediately from the web page that confirms successful fulfillment after your order has been processed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

20. November 2018:
Ein wichtiger Hinweis für Kunden, die Lizenzen für unsere Programme von MyCommerce Digital River kaufen:

Im Oktober / November 2018 ist einer der E-Mail-Relay-Server von Digital River Opfer eines Blacklist-Angriffs geworden. Das heißt, dass einige Internet-Provider möglicherweise keine E-Mail-Sendungen aus dem Netz von Digital River annehmen, da sie fälschlicherweise annehmen, es handle sich um eine SPAM-Quelle (unerwünschte Werbe-Mail). Abhänging von Ihrem Provider können Mails von Digital River blockiert werden, so dass diese Sie nicht erreichen. Dies schließt Bestellbestätigungen mit ein, die zusätzliche Sicherheitskopien sowohl Ihrer Rechnung als auch der Registrierungsdaten enthalten.

Digital River ist dabei, dieses Problem so schnell wie möglich zu beheben. Falls Sie jedoch im Moment Bestellungen für Software-Lizenzen aufgeben, achten Sie bitte darauf, Ihre Lizenz (Registrierungsdatei) und Ihre Rechnung sofort von der Webseite heruntezuladen, die die erfolgreiche Auslieferung bestätigt, nachdem Ihre Bestellung verarbeitet wurde. Wir bitten, mögliche Unannehmlichkeiten zu entschuldigen.

November 15, 2018:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Whitelist for Macintosh firmware security checks (“EFICheck AllowList”), version 33 (Update Product ID: 041-13914)
• Reconfiguration of macOS privacy settings version 16 (Update Product ID: 091-95707)
• BootCamp Update for iMac Pro (Update Product ID: 041-08805)
• Codecs for Pro Video Formats version 2.0.7 (Update Product ID: 041-15085)

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

November 14, 2018:
Apple re-releases corrected software versions via macOS Software Update:

• macOS 10.14.1 Supplemental Update for MacBook Air 2018 (Update Product ID: 041-18148)

Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Safari Technology Preview version 70 (Update Product ID: 041-22613 / 041-22614)

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.

November 13, 2018:
Apple re-releases corrected software versions via macOS Software Update:

• macOS 10.14.1, update for older versions of macOS (Update Product ID: 041-06734)
• BridgeOS Customer Update (Update Product ID: 041-06731)

November 7, 2018:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• macOS 10.14.1 Supplemental Update for MacBook Air 2018 (Update Product ID: 041-18148)
• Safari Technology Preview version 69 (Update Product ID: 041-19753 / 041-19754)
• BridgeOS Customer Update (Update Product ID: 041-18149)

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.

November 7, 2018:
We are releasing NFS Manager version 4.7. The new version contains the following changes:

• Added new feature to display the internal status and the complete set of options effective for an active NFS mount.
• Added small modifications to user guidance necessary for full compatibility with macOS 10.14.1 and later.
• The distribution package supports new security features of macOS Gatekeeper.
• Enhanced reliability when retrieving the set of share definitions from a remote NFS server in IPv4/IPv6 dual stack networks.
• This version tries to avoid hangs during application startup in cases where the local DNS server returns outdated information about the set of addresses used by the local computer.

November 6, 2018:
Apple re-releases corrected software versions via macOS Software Update:

• macOS 10.14.1 Update (Update Product ID: 091-99992)
• macOS Security Update 2018-005 for macOS Sierra (Update Product ID: 091-96424)
• macOS Security Update 2018-002 for macOS High Sierra (Update Product ID: 041-18191)
• Command Line Tools 10.1 for Xcode 10 and macOS 10.14 (Update Product ID: 091-93706)

November 1, 2018:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

• Compatibility List for the Mojave installer (Update Product ID: 041-15443)
• Command Line Tools 6.2 for Xcode 6 and OS X 10.9 (Update Product ID: 031-06182)
• Command Line Tools 7.2 for Xcode 7 and OS X 10.10 (Update Product ID: 031-45139)
• Command Line Tools 8.2 for Xcode 8 and OS X 10.11 (Update Product ID: 031-85396)
• Command Line Tools 9.2 for Xcode 9 and macOS 10.12 (Update Product ID: 091-29862)
• Command Line Tools 10.1 for Xcode 10 and macOS 10.13 (Update Product ID: 091-93716)