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May 28, 2021:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 2147 (Update Product ID: 071-47177)
Apple XProtect Configuration Data for OS X El Capitan or later, version 2147 (Update Product ID: 071-47178)
Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.79 (Update Product ID: 071-40076)
Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT), for OS X El Capitan or later, version 1.79 (Update Product ID: 071-40073)

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.

May 26, 2021:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

Safari Technology Preview version 125 (Update Product IDs: 071-44528, 071-45900)

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.

May 25, 2021:

We are releasing TinkerTool System 7 version 7.3:

Added support for macOS 11.4.
Cloning the operating system is now supported again if macOS 11.4 or later is used. Please see the reference manual for current restrictions.
Adds workarounds for multiple defects in macOS 11.3 and later where creating install media was not working for specific macOS 11 installers.
The policy for the format of possible destination disks when creating install media was changed to reflect the behavior of Apple’s latest installer applications.
Error handling when creating install media was extended to show the user the exact reason why an operation has failed.
Fixes a problem where a repaired copy of the defective installer for macOS 10.12.6 Sierra was not accepted to create install media.
Fixes a problem where cleaning the staging area for kernel extensions was rejected with an “invalid argument” message.

TinkerTool System 7 is a collection of system utility features helping you in performing advanced administration tasks on Apple Macintosh computers.

May 24, 2021:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

macOS Big Sur 11.4 update (Update Product ID: 071-00696)
Safari 14.1.1 for macOS Mojave (Update Product ID: 071-21058)
Safari 14.1.1 for macOS Catalina (Update Product ID: 071-21211)
BridgeOS Customer Update 11.4 (Update Product ID: 071-00701)
Security Update 2021-004 for macOS Mojave (Update Product ID: 071-28863)
Security Update 2021-003 for macOS Catalina (Update Product ID: 071-28858)

The updates address many product defects and security issues.

May 20, 2021:
We are releasing System Monitor version 4.3 through the Mac App Store:

To provide a permanent control menu at a known location, System Monitor now adds an additional application icon to the menu bar. This makes sure inexperienced users always have a base menu easily accessible. Pro users can remove this icon to save space.
When switching between full user interface and operation in the menu bar only, the app now shows an additional notification that explains the change of control mode. Experienced users can disable this notice.
To reduce flicker during startup, the application no longer tries to temporarily open its control window.
Fixes a problem where spacer elements have not always been shown with the same picture quality in preview bars.
Fixes a problem where diagnostic messages could be written to the system log when specific monitor items have been activated.

System Monitor is an application for the menu bar of macOS, designed to inform you unobtrusively about the activity of your computer. A Trial Version is available as free download.

May 19, 2021:
Apple re-released software via macOS Software Update:

BridgeOS Customer Update 11.5 (Update Product ID: 071-30295)

This update provides support for the beta test of macOS 11.5. It is used by Macintosh models with Apple T2 security processors or Apple Silicon.

May 14, 2021:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

Apple XProtect Configuration Data version 2146 (Update Product ID: 071-40074)
Apple XProtect Configuration Data for OS X El Capitan or later, version 2146 (Update Product ID: 071-40075)

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

May 11, 2021:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

Allow List for Macintosh firmware security checks (“EFI Check”), version 109 (Update Product ID: 071-18867)

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.

May 10, 2021:
Apple re-released software via macOS Software Update:

BridgeOS Customer Update 11.4 (Update Product ID: 071-38774)
Allow List for Macintosh firmware security checks (“EFI Check”), version 108 (Update Product ID: 071-18249)

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.

May 10, 2021:
We are releasing NFS Manager version 5.2:

Added support for macOS 11.3.
Uses clearer wording to describe demonstration mode.
The application has been made more robust against bugs in other third-party applications that misidentify the security component of NFS Manager as possible adware.

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.

May 7, 2021:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

Safari Technology Preview version 124 (Update Product IDs: 071-27613, 071-40183)

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.

May 4, 2021:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

Safari 14.1 for macOS Mojave (Update Product ID: 071-38373)
Safari 14.1 for macOS Catalina (Update Product ID: 071-38374)
BridgeOS Customer Update 11.3 (Update Product ID: 071-29167)
BridgeOS Customer Update 11.4 (Update Product ID: 071-37331)

Safari 14.1 includes improvements and bug fixes.

Start Page section order can now be customized
Additional WebExtensions API lets developers offer extensions that replace the new tab page
Web Speech API lets developers incorporate speech recognition into their web pages for real-time captioning, dictation, and voice navigation
WebM and Vorbis video and audio format support
Fixes an issue where iCloud Tabs do not appear in Safari.

May 4, 2021:

We are releasing TinkerTool System 7 version 7.21:

Added support for macOS 11.3.1. We now strongly advise against using macOS 11.3(.0).
Adds a workaround for a problem where a defect in macOS 11.3 causes many Apple installers to be considered not genuine when creating install media.
Fixes a problem where the health report for Apple flash memory showed zero readings for some older Apple SSD models. The application now makes clear that the full report can only be retrieved for configurations that comply with the NVMe standard.
Fixes a problem where the tab item Protection on the pane Info could be empty after upgrading to macOS 11.3.
Fixes a problem where the table of results from a mass security check for applications could not be sorted by the contents of the detail columns.

TinkerTool System 7 is a collection of system utility features helping you in performing advanced administration tasks on Apple Macintosh computers.

May 3, 2021:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:

macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 Update
macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 Update for OS X El Capitan and later (Update Product ID: 071-32414)
BridgeOS Customer Update 11.3.1 (Update Product ID: 071-32413)

The update addresses product defects and critical security issues.

May 3, 2021:
We are releasing System Monitor version 4.2 through the Mac App Store:

Fixed a problem with the layout of specific numeric displays in the menu bar, where the font size or the total width could be slightly too large.
The animation effect when deleting elements from the menu-bar layout control has been made more consistent.
Fixed a rare compatibility issue with macOS 11 where the hierarchical table in the sidebar of the control window would not show all items or would not react to clicks on each of its lines.

System Monitor is an application for the menu bar of macOS, designed to inform you unobtrusively about the activity of your computer. A Trial Version is available as free download.

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