• Added MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) support.
  
• Added APFS snapshot progress support to the Volume Structures test.
  
• Added dynamic Wi-Fi speed support in the Network dial.
  
• Added support for detecting USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) in the USB dial.
  
• Added a requested starting block field for the Surface Scan test.
  
• Fixed disabled Remove eDrive button when an eDrive is present.
  
• Fixed Dark Mode display issue in the Protogo window.
  
• Fixed Volume Structures test to handle 2 or more APFS volumes when a part of the same APFS Container.
  
• Fixed issue in which Wi-Fi connected Time Machine volumes could display in TechTool Protection system preference.
  
• Fixed a permissions issue with the spdKernel extension for the Memory Test.
  
• Improved latency when displaying the SMART Check test results graphic.
  
• Additional support for iOS and iPadOS 13 devices in the Battery Check test.
  
• Updated Memory Test results display to use a table view.
  
• Updated SMART Check test to accurately identify external NVMe SMART capable drives.
  
• Updated Processor Check information for recently released Macintosh models.
  
• Updated Bonjour services information for the Local Network tool.
  
• Updated machine identification strings for Check Computer.
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

• Apple launches "Ultimate Rivals" sports game franchise exclusively on Apple Arcade (pr)
  
  
• Introducing the ThunderBay 4 mini (owc pr)
  
  
• Working with macOS (Drive State) Snapshots (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2019) Version 16.32 (19120802)
  - See December 10th release notes. (Includes security fixes for Excel and PowerPoint.)
  
  
• The New Mac Pro Now Available for Purchase (sponsor blog)
  (They also have a blog post on up to 1.5TB RAM upgrades, up to 65% off Apple prices.)
  
  
• Preventing Tracking Prevention Tracking (apple webkit blog)
  
  
• Micromat MachineProfile 1.3.11 update (use in-app update check)
  - Added 16-inch, 2019 MacBook Pro support.
  - Added 96 Watt USB-C Power Adapter identification.
  - Updated machine and location identification strings.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.

• (How to) Install and replace parts in your Mac Pro (2019)
  (for SSD and Wheels, it says to contact Apple or Apple Authorized Service Provider.)
  
  
• (How to) Install PCIe cards in your Mac Pro (2019)
  
  
• PCIe cards you can install in your Mac Pro (2019)
  
  
• (How to) Install and replace memory in your Mac Pro (2019)
  
  
• Replace the Apple I/O card in your Mac Pro (2019)
  
  
• (How to) Replace the power supply in your Mac Pro (2019)
  
  
• (How to) Use the Radeon Pro 580X MPX Module with your Mac Pro
  
  
• (How to) Use the Radeon Pro Vega II MPX Module with your Mac Pro
  
  
• (How to) Use the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo MPX Module with your Mac Pro
  
  
• Using AMD graphics cards with Microsoft Windows on Mac Pro (2019)
  
  
• Mac Pro (2019) memory specifications
  
  
• Mac Pro (2019) status indicator light behavior

"Installation Note: The installer requires System Preferences to be launched during the installation process. Do not manually close System Preferences until after clicking Allow in the Security & Privacy Preferences, later in the process.

The installer also requires rebooting the system after the installation process. Do not launch any other applications until the process is complete and the system has been rebooted.

New in Release 387.10.10.10.40.133"
(No new info, same notes on D/L page as previous drivers, so I won't repeat it here.)

• Final Cut Pro X 10.4.8 update (app store)
  - See release notes for list of changes/fixes.
  
  
• Logic Pro X 10.4.8 update (app store)
  - See release notes for list of changes/fixes.
  
  
• Compressor 4.4.6 update (app store)
  - See release notes for list of changes/fixes.
  
  
• Motion 5.4.5 update (app store)
  - See release notes for list of changes/fixes.

Also released are Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. Here's the article on security fixes in 10.15.2 and security updates 2019-002/2019-007. See below for info on Safari 13.0.4, included in macOS 10.15.2, available for macOS 10.14.6/10.13.6.

macOS 10.15.2 Delta & Combo Update Downloads
• Download macOS Catalina 10.15.2 Update (3.04 GB)
• Download macOS Catalina 10.15.2 Combo Update (4.59 GB)
  
  Security Update Downloads
  
• Download Security Update 2019-002 (Mojave) (1.58 GB)
• Download Security Update 2019-007 (High Sierra) (1.92 GB)

• Safari 13.0.4 includes security fixes, available for macOS 10.14.6 and macOS 10.13.6.
  (Safari update is included in macOS 10.15.2.)
  
  
• iOS 13.3 release notes (17C54).
• iPadOS 13.3 release notes (17C54).
• About the security content of iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3.
  
  
• iOS 12.4.4 release notes (16G140) and security fixes.
  - provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.
  
  
• tvOS 13.3 release notes (17K449) and security fixes.
  - This update includes general performance and stability improvements. (the usual note.)
  
  
• watchOS 6.1.1 release notes (17S449) and security fixes.
  
  
• watchOS 5.3.4 release notes (16U627) and security fixes.

• Adds simulator support for Touch Bar (2nd generation).
• Additional bug fixes and stability improvements.

• Identify your Mac Pro model (added info on 2019 Mac Pro)
  
  
• How to turn your Mac on or off (added info on 2019 Mac Pro)
  
  
• How to install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant (rev 12/10)
  
  
• About the Apple T2 Security Chip (added 2019 Mac Pro)
  
  
• (How to) Find out which macOS your Mac is using (rev 12/10)
  
  
• What's new in the updates for macOS Catalina (added 10.15.2 info)
  
  
• Apple web server notifications (security fixes) (rev 12/9)
  
  
• About macOS Recovery (rev 12/9)

• WordPress 5.3.1 Security and Maintenance Release (wordpress.org)
  
  
• About the security content of iCloud for Windows 10.9 (apple)
  
  
• About the security content of iCloud for Windows 7.16 (includes AAS 8.2) (apple)
  
  
• About the security content of iTunes 12.10.3 for Windows (apple)
  
  
• Freeware VM VirtualBox 6.1.0 (major update)
  - See Change Log's long list of bug fixes/improvements.
  (Includes a fix for VM crashes with macOS hosts, most visible on macOS Catalina.)
  
  
• Chrome 79.0.3945.79 stable channel update (includes 51 security fixes)
  
  
• Onkyo RZ series Receiver HDMI 4K Enhanced Mode Settings Tip
  (Updated with more details/info. This tip not in the user manual.)
  
  
• Pro Audio: Five Essential Audio Effects (sponsor blog)

December 2nd to 6th, 2019 News Archive
• Mac Pixelmator Pro 1.5.3 Update
• Firefox 71.0 and Firefox ESR 68.3.0 Updates
• 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro: First Impressions and Benchmarks
• Using the LG UltraFine 5K Display with a 16-inch MacBook Pro
• Using an External Drive as Your Startup Drive: Part 2
• Apple's Best of 2019 Winners (apps, games, trends)
• Apple announces first ever Apple Music Awards
• Apple Explains Mysterious iPhone 11 Location Requests
• Apple Clips iOS app version 2.0.7 (for iOS 13 or later)
• Apple at NeurIPS 2019 (apple machine learning)
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.