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Apple "Scary Fast" Event Video & New M3 Macs
Apple News and Press Releases (later first)
Safari Technology Preview 182
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
 
Micromat TechTool Pro 18.1.2 Update
Info on changes in TechTool Pro 18.1.2 (use in-app update check).
  • Fixed issue where volumes might not mount at conclusion of a Volume Structures test.
  • Fixed animation at the conclusion of Tests and Tools.
  • Fixed a progress indicator issue in the File Structures test.
  • Addressed a volume name display issue in the Volume Structures test.
  • Updates to Techtool Subscription control flow.
  • Added model identification strings for the Check Computer configuration panel.
  • Updated Sparkle update framework to version 2.5.0.
  • Minor fixes and enhancements.
Lists support for Apple Silicon & Intel-based Macs, and OS X 10.13 to macOS 14 Sonoma.
 
VLC Media Player version 3.0.20
There's finally a page on VLC 3.0.20 Venitari.
(Download page listed the update on Nov. 2nd, but no details were available then.)
The 3.0.20 page includes a list of fixes in 3.0.19/3.0.20, and a change log.
There's also a Security Bulletin on fixes in VLC 3.0.20.
You can download version 3.0.20 at the VLC Media Player for Mac page.
Requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later, Mac with 64-bit Intel processor or Apple Silicon chip.
(VLC for older OS X versions are listed down the linked page.)
 
Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates Topic based Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/tvOS Users.
 
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.)
 
Previous News Archive Summary:
    October 23rd to 27th, 2023 News Archive
  • macOS 14.1 Update (bug fixes & 44 security fixes).
  • Safari 17.1 for macOS Ventura & Monterey (4 security fixes).
  • macOS Ventura 13.6.1 (15 security fixes).
  • About M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update.
  • macOS Monterey 12.7.1 (11 security fixes).
  • PadOS 17.1 & iOS 17.1 Updates (new features/21 security fixes).
  • iOS 16.7.2 & iPadOS 16.7.2 (17 security fixes).
  • iOS 15.8 & iPadOS 15.8 (important security fix).
  • tvOS 17.1 Update (improvements & 4 security fixes).
  • watchOS 10.1 (new features, 11 security fixes).
  • HomePod Software Update 17.1.
  • Apple Watch double tap gesture in watchOS 10.1.
  • Apple backs Biden's push for right-to-repair law.
  • Our Mac Tips page has a Apple DIY Repairs section.
  • Apple TestFlight app for iPhone/iPad version 3.4.3.
  • Firefox 119.0 (new features, bug fix,11 security fixes).
  • Firefox ESR 115.4 (security fixes & other improvements).
  • Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.8 Update.
  • Firefox 119.1 for iOS/iPadOS.
  • Chrome 119.0.6045.41 for iOS/iPadOS.
  • Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 119.0 for iOS/iPadOS.
  • Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.78.2.
  • Playstation 5 System Software version 23.02-08.20.00.06
  • LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.50.51.
  • LG BX OLED TV Firmware Update 04.50.51.
  • LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.33.85.
  • Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles

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