• macOS Mojave 10.14.6 beta 5 (18G78a)
  
  (July 9th releases)
• iOS 12.4 beta 6 (16G5069a)
• watchOS 5.3 beta 5 (16U5566a)

• How to Record a Facetime Call on Your Mac (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Safari Technology Preview 87 Release Notes (webkit.org)
  - Download available for macOS Catalina betas and macOS Mojave.
  (If previous version installed, use software update in system prefs.)
  
  
• A Possible Successor to macOS Server (sponsor blog)
  
  
• WWDC19 Video Transcripts Now Available (apple)
  
  
• Logic Pro X 10.4.6 Update (long list of fixes)
  The Logic Pro X version 10.4.6 Update (for macOS 10.13.6 or later) release notes has a long list of changes/fixes related to Stability/Reliability, Performance, Accessibility, Dynamic Plug-in Loading, Mixer, Automation, Plug-ins, Apple Loops, Undo, Control Surfaces/MIDI Controllers, Articulations, Flex Time and Pitch, Takes/Comping, Key Commands, Export and 'General'.
  
  
• MacBook Air and MacBook Pro updated for back-to-school season (press release)

  "Apple today updated MacBook Air, adding True Tone to its Retina display for a more natural viewing experience, and lowering the price to $1,099, with an even lower price of $999 for college students. In addition, the entry-level $1,299 13-inch MacBook Pro has been updated with the latest 8th-generation quad-core processors, making it two times more powerful than before. It also now features Touch Bar and Touch ID, a True Tone Retina display and the Apple T2 Security Chip, and is available for $1,199 for college students..."

  (Apple's updated support articles for new MacBook Pro and Air model IDs.)
  
  
• Micromat TechTool Pro 11.0.4 update (use in app update check)
  - Added MacBook Pro (2019) support.
  - Fixed a reported application crash in the Video tool.
  - Fixed issues in Disk Image Cloning subcategory in the Volume Cloning tool.
  - Volume Cloning tool fix for reported APFS cloning issues for bootable volumes.
  - Fixed a selection issue in the Check Computer Configuration window.
  - Extended Apple Notary service support to the TechTool Pro 11 Installer.
  - Updated identification strings for Check Computer.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• How to Check for Malware and 'Bad' Plists Manually on Your Mac (sponsor blog)
  (I wouldn't use any 'cleaning' apps.)
  
  
• Apple has pushed a silent Mac update to remove hidden Zoom web server (TC)
• Zoom fixes major Mac webcam security flaw with emergency patch (verge)
  (Ref: Zoom's Response to Video-On Concern.)
  
  
• OWC Blog post about Mac Pro 5,1 not being Catalina compatible
  (I disagree with the R.I.P. title, even if nobody does a Catalina patch for it,
  but a reply noted a Beta Catalina patcher at dosdude1.com/catalina/)
  
  
• WebDriver is Coming to Safari in iOS 13 (webkit blog)

• If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch or device is disabled
  
  
• How to Reset the System Management Controller (SMC)
  
  
• Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook
  
  
• How to install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp
  
  
• How to identify MacBook Pro models (added new 13in 2019 model)
  
  
• How to identify MacBook Air models (added new 13in 2019 model)
  
  
• How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery
  
  
• How to Unpair and erase your Apple Watch
  (was titled "Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone")
  
  
• Logic Pro X 10.4 release notes (added 10.4.6 info)
  
  
• Get help if the internal speakers on your Mac don't make sound
  
  
• Apple Vintage and obsolete products listing

• Chrome (browser) 75.0.3770.142 stable channel update (google)
  
  
• SecureData SecureDrive BT External Drive Review (storagereview)
  
  
• UltraHD Benchmark (3rd Edition) Articles and Guides (Spears & Munsil)
  (Beginners Guide and more for 4k/UHD/HDR Benchmark (calibration) disc.)
  
  
• MSI GE75 Raider Laptop Review: Core i9 and RTX 2080 (anandtech)
  
  
• Firefox 68.0 release notes (includes security fixes)
  
  
• Firefox ESR 60.8.0 release notes (security fixes)
  (Firefox ESR downloads here with all Languages/Operating Systems.)
  
  
• Adobe Security Updates for Bridge CC, Experience Manager, and Dreamweaver
  
  
• Intel® SSD S4500/S4600 Series Advisory and Firmware Update (intel)
  
  
• Intel® Processor Diagnostic Tool Advisory and Update (intel)
  
  
• Synology DiskStation DS2419+ Review (storagereview)
  
  
• AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT and RX 5700 Review (anandtech)
  
  
• 500GB ADATA XPG SX6000 M.2 SSD Review (storagereview)

July 1st to 5th, 2019 News Archive
• Little Snitch 4.4 has Security Fix, New Features and Bug Fixes
• macOS Catalina 10.15 beta 3 (19A501i)
• Xcode 11 beta 3 (11M362V)
• iOS 13 beta 3 (17A5522g) - "g" released July 8th
• iPadOS 13 beta 3 (17A5522g) - "g" released July 8th
• tvOS 13 beta 3 (17J5515e)
• watchOS 6 beta 3 (17R5521e).
• New Mac Pro Details from Catalina Beta 2, Expansion Slot Utility lives again
• Pro Audio: How to Choose the Best Computer for Music Production
• Sony Android TVs Firmware Update 6.6520 (Wifi fix for Oreo)
• Review of GeForce RTX 2070 Super and RTX 2060 Super
• 2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2 SSD Review
• Mozilla blog on fixing Antivirus errors (TLS/man in the middle)
• Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates:
  - Troubleshooting no sound from internal speakers on your Mac.
  - Apple Vintage and obsolete products.
  - How to get your Apple Watch ready for service.
  - Institutions that support health records on iPhone.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.