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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Little Snitch version 6.0.4
(August 1st) Little Snitch 6.0.4 update for macOS Sonoma.
The release notes lists bug fixes for users upgrading from version 5.
(Version 5.x is compatible with macOS Big Sur to Sonoma.)
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Safari Technology Preview 200
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sequoia beta and macOS Sonoma.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Safari 17.6 for macOS Ventura & Monterey
(Safari 17.6 installed July 29th, but appeared again on Aug. 1st software update check.)
About the security content of Safari 17.6 lists 9 CVEs fixed.
There's also an article on WebKit Features in Safari 17.6.
(Safari updates sometimes break 3rd party extensions. Check with the provider for updates.
Check feedback in Apple's Safari forum, macOS Ventura & macOS Monterey forums.)
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macOS Sonoma 14.6 Update
About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.6 lists 69 CVEs fixed.
Info from what's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma for version 14.6:
"This update adds support for using up to two external displays when the laptop lid is closed on 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 chip and also provides important bug fixes and security updates."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sonoma discussion forum.)
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macOS Ventura 13.6.8 Update
Security fixes in macOS Ventura 13.6.8 lists 45 CVEs.
What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura for version 13.6.8 says:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.)
M1 Mac Mini Firmware Updated
macOS 13.6.8 updated (2020) M1 Mini firmware to 10151.140.19
(was version 10151.121.1 from macOS 13.6.7).
On a M1 mini running macOS 13.6.7, software update listed macOS 13.6.8 as 1.14 GB,
but the actual download was 2.70 GB.
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macOS Monterey 12.7.6 Update
Security fixes in macOS Monterey 12.7.6 lists 41 CVEs.
What's new in the updates for macOS Monterey for version 12.7.6 says:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Monterey discussion forum.)
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| iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 Updates
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iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9 Updates
(This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.)
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iOS 15.8.3 and iPadOS 15.8.3
Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(Despite that note, usually older OS version updates are security related fixes.)
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watchOS 10.6 Update
About the security content of watchOS 10.6 lists 29 CVEs fixed.
Info from About watchOS 10 updates for version 10.6:
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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tvOS 17.6 Update
About the security content of tvOS 17.6 lists 19 CVEs fixed.
About tvOS Updates for version 17.6 says:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
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visionOS 1.3 Update
About the Security fixes in visionOS 1.3 lists 19 CVEs.
Info from About visionOS 1 Updates for version v1.3:
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
(You can check Apple's Vision Pro discussion forum for user feedback.)
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HomePod Software Update 17.6
Info from About HomePod Software updates for version 17.6:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
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| Other News and Software Updates
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Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/tvOS/Vision Pro Users.
(Now includes an Apple Vision Pro section.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
July 22nd to 26th, 2024 News Archive
- Little Snitch version 6.0.3 (macOS Sonoma).
- Firefox 128.0.3 and iOS Firefox 128.3 Updates.
- Chrome 127.0.6533.77 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Playstation Portal System Software Update 3.0.1.
- Playstation 5 System Software version 24.05-09.60.00.
- Playstation 4 System Software version 11.52 (security update).
- Yamaha RX-A8A/RX-A6A/RX-A4A Receivers Firmware Update 2.03
- Yamaha RX-V4A/TSR-400 Receivers Firmware Update 1.68
- Yamaha RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 Firmware 1.68
- Yamaha RX-A1080/V1085/A2080/V2085/A3080/V3085 Firmware 2.14
- Yamaha RX-V685/A780/A880/7850 Firmware 2.14
- Yamaha RX-V585/HTR-5072/RX-A680 Firmware 1.88
- Yamaha RX-V485/HTR-4072/RX-D485 Firmware 1.88
- Yamaha RX-S602/RX-S602D slimline AV receiver Firmware 1.49
- Yamaha XDA-QS5400 MusicCast Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier Firmware 1.72
- Yamaha CX-A5200 AV Preamplifier/Processor Firmware 2.14
- Yamaha Sound Bars (BAR 40/BAR 400/ATS-4080) Firmware Update 5.08
- LG B4 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.11.10.
- LG B9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.40.45.
- LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.40.45.
- LG Z9 OLED TV and 75SM9970 LCD TVs Firmware Update 05.40.45.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates & troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
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