October 11th to 15th, 2021 Apple/Mac/macOS News, Updates, Tips and Tech Articles

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TechTool Pro 14.0.3 released (Micromat)
- See linked page for list of changes/fixes, several related to macOS Big Sur.
Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2019) version 16.54 (build 21101001)
- See Oct. 12 release notes for changes/new features.
- Includes security updates for Excel & Office Suite.

About the security content of iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited."
iOS 15.0.2 release notes
"includes bug fixes and important security updates for your iPhone."
(See linked page for list of bug fixes.)
iPadOS 15.0.2 release notes
"includes bug fixes and important security updates for your iPad."
(see linked page for list of bug fixes.)
About watchOS 8.0.1 release notes
"includes improvements and bug fixes for your Apple Watch."
(see linked page for list of bug fixes.)
Apple's security updates page says "this update has no published CVE entries".

Firmware Updates for Onkyo TX-RZ740, RZ840, NR797, RZ3400 Receivers
- Note: As of Oct. 30 check, this update was removed from Onkyo's pages.
- linked page also has useful Tips and Tricks for Onkyo RZ Receivers.
Microsoft October 2021 Patch Tuesday (isc.sans)
iOS Chrome browser version 94.0.4606.76 (for iOS 14.0 or later)
- See linked page for changes. (Also read user reviews.)
Chrome 94.0.4606.71 Stable Channel Update for Desktop (Google)
- includes 4 security fixes which reportedly are being exploited.

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