Sept. 21st to 25th, 2020 Apple/Mac/macOS News, Tips and Tech Articles

Archive of September 21st to 25th, 2020 News Go to Current News Page

macOS 10.15.7, and Security Update 2020-005 for Mojave and High Sierra
See details on fixes, and downloads of all the updates (including 10.15.7 Combo update).
(BTW: 10.15.7 includes the 2 bug fixes in Sept. 10th 10.15.6 build 19G2531 developer release.)

Final Cut Pro X 10.4.10 update (app store)
- See release notes for details on fixes and improvements.
(It's only fixes, so What's New in Final Cut Pro X not updated.)
Compressor 4.4.8 update (app store)
- The release notes list a fix for XAVC media from Sony PXW-FX9 not recognized.
Motion 5.4.7 update (app store)
- The release notes list a fix for XAVC media from Sony PXW-FX9 not recognized.
Apple Pro Video Formats 2.1.3 (Apple download page)
- Download page updated to say v2.1.3, but page date is from the 2.1.2 update.
(Apple ProRes RAW & ProRes RAW HQ requires a Mac that supports Metal.)

iMovie 10.1.16 Update for macOS
Info on iMovie for macOS version 10.1.16 (macOS 10.15.6 or later)

Fix an issue that prevented the sharing of some projects in HD or 4K resolutions.
Improves stability when importing media.

Firefox, Firefox ESR and Chrome Updates
September 22, 2020 posted Firefox 81.0 release notes lists new features and security fixes.
They also released Firefox ESR 78.3.0 with "Various stability, functionality, & security fixes".

Chrome 85.0.4183.121 Stable Channel Update includes 10 security fixes. (google)

Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.

Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Reviews at anandtech and storagereview
Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda (xbox.com)
- Creators of Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, DOOM, Quake, Dishonored, & more.

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