• Micromat Drive Scope 1.2.3 update (use in-app update check)
  - Fixed a text display issue in Mojave's Dark Mode.
  - Updated drive model detection when only a part number is used.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• Quick Tip: Take Advantage of the macOS App Switcher (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2019) 16.21 (Build 19011500) Update
  (See January 2019 release notes)
  
  
• Shuffle Music Players with Five iTunes Alternatives for Macs (sponsor blog)
  
  
• SoftRAID 5.7.3 Update adds support for Akitio, More (sponsor blog)
  (See release notes PDF for details on other improvements.)
  
  
• Logic Pro X 10.4.4 Update (info from release notes)
  - Fixes issue in which Logic Pro was not creating Auto Backups correctly.
  - Includes stability improvements.
  
  
• VLC Media Player for Mac version 3.0.6 (OS X 10.7.5 or later)
  "fixes an important regression that appeared on 3.0.5 for DVD subtitles. It also adds support for HDR in AV1."
  
  
• Developer News - Beta 4 of macOS 10.14.3 and iOS 12.1.3
  
  
• macOS 101: Six 'Forgotten' Tips for New (and Old) Mac Users (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Get Gaming, VR, & Graphics Processing Power with Helios FX 650 eGPU (sponsor pr)
  
  
• New 2019 Envoy Pro EX Featuring New Shock-Resistant Sleeve (sponsor pr)
  
  
• Samsung Smart TVs to Launch iTunes Movies & TV Shows and Support AirPlay 2 Beginning Spring 2019 (pr)

• If some Mac features don't work when running Windows in Boot Camp (rev Jan. 11th)
  
  
• Logic Pro X release notes (added 10.4.4, Jan. 10th)
  
  
• Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference (rev Jan. 9th)
  (was titled "Potential sources of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interference")
  
  
• How to use the LG UltraFine 4K Display with your Mac (rev Jan. 9th)
  
  
• If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod (rev Jan. 8th)
  
  
• System requirements for iCloud (rev Jan. 8th)
  
  
• iPad Pro unibody enclosure design (new, in response to bent complaints?)
  
  
• How to view, change, or cancel your subscriptions (rev Jan. 7th)

• Fixed a browser crash on MacOS
• Fixed video stuttering on Youtube
• Fix updates for some lightweight themes
• Properly restore column sizes in developer tools inspector
• Updated the Japanese translation for missing strings

• 2019 Predictions: What's in Store for Film, TV and Music Next Year? (variety)
  (Includes prediction of Apple buying Sony Pictures for their Movie/TV show library.)
  
  
• Security Updates for Drupal 7.x, 8.5.x, and 8.6.x (us-cert)
  
  
• Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2019 (includes Java)
  
  
• Freeware VM VirtualBox 6.0.2
  (See Change Log for details. Includes bug fix for macOS Hosts.)
  
  
• DNS Infrastructure Hijacking Campaign (us-cert)
  
  
• AMD announces Radeon VII - 7nm Gaming GPU, 16GB, FreeSync2 HDR, $699
  
  
• AMD Radeon VII: High-End 7nm Vega Card Arrives Feb. 7th for $699 (anandtech)
  
  
• Lexar Releases New M.2 Line & a 1TB SD Card (storagereview)
  
  
• Microsoft January 2019 Security Updates (isc.sans)
  
  
• Security Updates for AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (us-cert)
  
  
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Is Here: Next-Gen Gaming Takes Off (pr)
  - "Priced at $349, RTX 2060 Delivers Amazing Graphics with Ray Tracing and AI to Tens of Millions PC Gamers; Global Availability Jan. 15"
  
  
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB Founders Edition Review (anandtech)

January 1st to 4th, 2019 News Archive
• SMC Reset Tip (not in Apple's article - fixed iMac FW800 port problem)
• Mac Browser Benchmarks - Which is Fastest?
• Security Updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader
• Civilization VI iOS: Known Issues (added note on Dec. 13th update crash)
• Quick Tip: Protect Template Files with Finder's Stationery Pad
• OWC Acquires Akitio - Maker of Premium External Storage Products
• Apple Phone Phishing Scams Getting Better
• App Store caps record-breaking 2018 with blockbuster holiday week
• Letter from Tim Cook to Apple investors
• LG announces 2019 OLED TVs with HDMI 2.1, 8K, and Alpha 9 chipset
• Review of CalDigit T4 (Thunderbolt 3)
• Review of 1.92TB Samsung 983 DCT NVMe SSD
• Review of QNAP TS-963X NAS
• Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates:
  - How to check for Wi-Fi Issues using your Mac
  - How to use the Voice Memos app
  - Prepare for changes to macOS Server 5.7.1
  - Vintage and Obsolete Products Listing

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.