• Safari Technology Preview 90 Release Notes (webkit.org)
  - Download available for macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina beta.
  (If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
  
  
• Mac Pixelmator Pro version 1.4.1 (macOS 10.13 or later, 64-bit CPU)
  - See list of improvements and fixes.
  
  
• Micromat TechTool Pro 11.0.5 update (use in app update check)
  - Added support for MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) and MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports).
  - Added support in the SMART Check test for unformatted SMART enabled drives.
  - Fixed a Dark mode issue in the Data Recovery window.
  - Updates to the Bonjour database for the Local Network tool.
  - Updated identification strings for Check Computer.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• VLC Media Player for Mac version 3.0.8 (OS X 10.7.5 or later)
  Mac specific related info from the changelog:
  - macOS: Fix AV synchronization when using external audio devices.
  - macOS/iOS: Fix stuttering or blank audio when starting or seeking when using external audio devices (bluetooth for example)
  (Change log has many other fixes, including security related.)
  
  
• How to Clean Install macOS Catalina (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Apple readies Camera-Focused Pro iPhones, new iPads, Larger Macbook Pro (bloomberg)
  
  
• Video: How to Install a PCIe SSD in a (Late 2013) 27-inch iMac (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Tribune's iPhone 7 radio frequency radiation tests exceed FCC limits (Chicago Tribune)
  
  
• Used Mac Buyer's Guide (sponsor blog)
  - Includes notes/link to Apple's Certified Refurbished store.

• (How to) Back up your Mac with Time Machine
  
  
• How to use Apple Diagnostics on your Mac (for June 2013 and later Macs)
  
  
• How to transition from Back to My Mac
  "Learn how to transition to iCloud Drive, screen sharing, and Apple Remote Desktop."
  
  
• Institutions that support health records on iPhone and iPod touch (beta)
  
  
• How to Transfer Time Machine backups from one backup disk to another

August 12th to 16th, 2019 News Archive
• Firefox 68.0.2 and ESR 68.0.2 Updates
• Adobe Security Updates:
  - Acrobat and Reader (APSB19-41)
  - After Effects CC 2019 v16.1.2
  - Character Animator CC 2019 v2.1.1
  - Photoshop CC v19.1.9/v20.0.6
  - Premiere Pro CC 2019 v13.1.3
  - Prelude CC 2019 v8.1.1
  - Creative Cloud Desktop Application v4.9
  - Experience Manager (APSB19-42)
• Mac Microsoft Office version 16.28 Update
• How to Install a PCIe SSD in a 2019 27" iMac (Video)
• FAA Bans Recalled MacBook Pros From Flights
• Apple's US job footprint grows to 2.4 million
• Palm-Sized 5 Port USB-C Travel Dock for Mac/PC/iPad
• Announcing the WebKit Tracking Prevention Policy
• Intel Releases Security Updates
• Bluetooth BR/EDR supported devices are vulnerable to key negotiation attacks
• Microsoft Releases Security Update for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
• August 2019 Microsoft Patch Tuesday (sans isc)
• Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates
  - Use an external graphics processor with a Mac.
  - Apple Web Server Notifications/security fixes
  - Use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac (archived)
  - If you can't back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine
  - About the security content of SwiftNIO HTTP/2 1.5.0 (new)
  - How to install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.