"Apple Service Utility is used to configure Apple Studio Display after logic board and display repairs.

For more information about when Apple Service Utility may be needed, please refer to the repair manual for your intended repair."

System Requirements:
- macOS Monterey 12.4 or later.

"Software version 16.2 includes general performance and stability improvements."

• Updated banner notifications for TechTool Monitor to explicitly state the issue found.
• Fixed issue where Check Computer Configuration Suites pop-down menu fails to load.
• Added dynamic reading of AC adapter information in TechTool Monitor Power tab.
• Added support for latest iPad and iPad Pro models for the Battery Check test.
• Updated Bonjour manufacturer database for the Local Network tool.
• Added model identification strings for the Check Computer configuration panel.
• Fixed File Structures test & Volume Rebuild tool to correctly handle ExFAT volumes.
• Fixed "TechTool Monitor not installed" dialog from appearing after user logout/login.
• Updated the Surface Scan test to handle timers which exceed twenty-four hours.
• Updated the Apple Mail Database option for the Database Rebuild tool.
• Updates in French, German, Italian, Japanese and Chinese (Simplified) localization to TechTool Monitor.
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

" Same for me. L2TP seems to be broken for now with macOS BigSur 11.7.2.

I have found this workaround (not a fix):
If your VPN provider supports "Cisco IPSec" (beside L2TP), you can add another VPN connection using this connection type. For me, that was a lifesaver.
- g.ledermann"

• Apple Remote Desktop version 3.9.6 (Requires macOS 11.0 or later)
  - Bug fixes and performance improvements.
  - Support for macOS 13.
  - Improved Screen Sharing authentication to provide better protection in enterprise environments.
  
  
• Pixelmator Pro version 3.2.3 (app store link, macOS 11.0 or later)
  - See linked app store page for details.
  
  
• What's new in Shortcuts (Apple)
  - Learn about the new features in Shortcuts for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS.
  
  
• Micromat MachineProfile 1.4.16 (free profile app)
  - Added support for 20W USB-C power adapter.
  - Fixed a reported spacing issue in the Battery tab.
  - Updated location and machine identification strings.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• Help choose the syntax for CSS Nesting (webkit.org)

• About iCloud Private Relay
  
  
• If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen
  (was titled "How to remove your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch passcode without a computer".) Article notes this requires iOS 15.2/iPadOS 15.2 or later.
  
  
• Manage your iCloud storage
  
  
• If your iPhone or iPad is running slow
  - If your iOS or iPadOS device freezes or has performance issues, try these tips.
  
  
• Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty
  - added iPhone 14 Liquid Contact Indicators.
  
  
• How to Remove a payment method from your Apple ID

• LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.21.45
  - includes info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• LG Z9 OLED TV and 75SM9970 LCD TV Firmware Update 05.30.25
  - Post includes update info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.30.25
  - Post includes update info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• Yamaha CD-S303/CD-S303RK Firmware Update 1.53
  - post includes update list of fixes and firmware download page.
  
  
• LG B6 OLED TVs & UH6330/7650/7700 LCD TVs Firmware Update 05.70.35
  - post includes change info, security fixes & firmware download page.
  (Apparently also disables the ability to downgrade firmware.)
  
  
• 2016 LG G6 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.70.55
  - post includes change info, security fixes & firmware download page.
  (Per the notes it disables the ability to downgrade firmware.)
  
  
• LG B9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.30.25
  - Applicable Models list also includes many LG LCD TV models.
  - Post includes change note and firmware download page.
  
  
• 2016 LG C6 & E6 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.70.30
  - Applicable models list includes several LG LCD TV models.
  - post includes change info, security fixes & firmware download pages.
  (Apparently also disables the ability to downgrade firmware.)

December 12th to 16th, 2022 News Archive
• Logic Pro X 10.7.6 Update (2 bug fixes).
• Apple MainStage 3.6.3 Update (2 bug fixes).
• Safari Technology Preview 160.
• macOS Ventura 13.1 (new features, improvements, security fixes).
• macOS Monterey 12.6.2 (security fixes).
• macOS Big Sur 11.7.2 (security fixes).
• M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update (w/macOS 11.7.2).
• Safari 16.2 for macOS Big Sur & Monterey (security fixes).
• iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 (new features/security fixes).
• watchOS 9.2 (new features, bug/security fixes).
• tvOS 16.2 (new features, security fixes).
• iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2 (security fixes).
• Xcode 14.2 released.
• Windows Migration Assistant v2.4.2.0 (Ventura & Monterey).
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
• Apple launches Freeform app for creative brainstorming & collaboration .
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.68
  - includes security updates for Outlook & Office Suite.
• GarageBand 2.3.14 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later.
• Firefox 108.0.1 (bug fix).
• iOS Firefox 108.1 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later.
• Firefox 108.0 (new features, bug and security fixes).
• Firefox ESR 102.6 (includes security fixes).
• iOS Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 108.0 for iOS/iPadOS 14 or later.
• iOS Chrome 108.0.5359.112 for iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later.
• About the security content of iCloud for Windows 14.1.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.