Blog - Archived Entries - April 2022
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April 29, 2022:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
- Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) version 1.93 (Update Product ID: 002-82276)
- Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT), for macOS Mojave, version 1.93 (Update Product ID: 002-82274)
MRT is part of the built-in antivirus software of macOS. The package 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.
April 26, 2022:
Apple releases software via macOS Software Update:
- Allow List for Macintosh firmware security checks (“EFI Check”), version 127 (Update Product ID: 002-93231)
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.
April 21, 2022:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
- SF Symbols version 3.3 (Update Product ID: 002-73587)
The new package for the San Francisco system font adds new symbols and minor bug fixes.
April 21, 2022:
Apple releases the last version of macOS Server and announces the end of the
product line.
- macOS Server 5.12.2 (App Store ID: 883878097)
The App macOS Server has reached the end of its lifetime. The product is no longer in development and won't be upgraded for macOS 13 or later versions of the operating system. Customers have to search an alternative solution for handling Apple Device Management (MDM) and network-wide user accounts.
April 12, 2022:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
The Pro Video Formats package provides support for the following codecs that are used in professional video workflows: Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ (only for Macs supporting Metal), Apple Intermediate Codec, Avid DNxHD® / DNxHR® decoder, AVC-Intra 50 / 100 / 200 / 4:4:4 / LT, AVC-LongG, XAVC, XF-AVC, XF-HEVC, DVCPRO HD, HDV, XDCAM EX / HD / HD422, MPEG IMX, Uncompressed 4:2:2.
April 11, 2022:
We are releasing System Monitor version 5.4 through the Mac App Store:
- The layout of the System Monitor Plus preference pane was optimized.
- Better user guidance in cases where access to temperature sensors is deactivated via preferences.
- Enhanced behavior in cases where the network configuration changes while launching the App.
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.
April 7, 2022:
Apple releases new software via macOS Software Update:
- Safari Technology Preview version 143 (Update Product ID: 002-86655)
This update to Safari Technology Preview includes the latest WebKit enhancements.