• How to use an external storage device as a Mac startup disk
  - includes info on specific ports to use with Apple Silicon Macs when installing macOS.
  (After installing macOS on the external drive, you can use any compatible port.)
  
  
• How to revive or restore Mac firmware
  
  
• How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac (on Intel-based Macs)
  
  
• If you can't start up from macOS Recovery
  
  
• If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro
  
  
• If you see a Cellular, Ultra Wideband, or Apple Pay Issue message after an iOS update or restart
  
  
• Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad
  
  
• About Startup Security Utility on a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip
  
  
• Install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant
  
  
• View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services

• macOS Host: Fixed issue when App Nap was affecting VM performance (bug #18678) .

• (Apr 16) Firefox 125.0.1 release notes lists new features and 15 security fixes.
  Also posted Firefox for Enterprise 125 release notes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Apr 16) Firefox ESR 115.10 release notes lists "various security fixes (9) and other quality improvements". (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to macOS 11.)
  
  
• (Apr 16) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 125.1 (app store).
  - Fixed an issue with a tab's audio continuing to play after closing the tab.
  (April 15th v125.0 changes follow.)
  - Addressed issues to enhance the functionality of deep links.
  - Minor UX improvements and standardized fonts for a more cohesive interface/
  - Implemented fixes & updates to enhance the reliability of opening external links within Firefox.
  - Added a new bottom sheet feature that populates user and password fields for your saved logins, streamlining the login process.
  
  
• (Apr 15) Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 125.0 for iOS/iPadOS (app store)
  - "Bug fixes and technical improvements".

• (Apr 19) Chrome 124.0.6367.71 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".
  - "Easily get to your Most Visited Sites & Shortcuts from the redesigned carousel
  at top of the new tab page." (See linked App store page for user reviews.)
  
  
• (Apr 17) Micromat Drive Scope v1.2.23 update. (Use in-app update check.)
  - Fixed blank NVMe SMART Log table issue.
  - Updates to SATA and NVMe table layouts.
  - Added additional drive manufacturer company logos.
  - Updated PCI vendor identification database.
  - Minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• (Apr 16) Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.84 (24041420).
  The 16.84 release notes lists Outlook feature updates & fixes, and a security update for Excel (CVE-2024-26257).
  
  
• (Apr 15) LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 13.30.56
  - post includes release notes and firmware download page.
  (This update replaces the previous webOS 23 update that was pulled.)
  - includes a tip if you're unable to change Picture or Game mode settings.
  
  
• (Apr 15) LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.61
  - post includes release notes and firmware download page.
  (This update replaces the previous webOS 23 update that was pulled.)

• Apple cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half
  
  
• Apple ramps up investment in clean energy and water around the world

April 8th to 12th, 2024 News Archive
• visionOS 1.1.2 Update.
• Safari Technology Preview 192.
• Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts.
• Optimizing WebKit & Safari for Speedometer 3.0.
• Apple Vision Pro brings a new era of spatial computing to business .
• Pushing the limit with Apple Watch Ultra and The Speed Project.
• Develop in Swift Tutorials.
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
• Chrome 123 Stable Channel Update for Mac.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.