• Pixelmator Pro 1.6.1 (for macOS 10.13 or later, with 64-bit processor)
  "brings a few smaller but important improvements & fixes".
  (See linked app store page for details.)
  
  
• Why Is My Mac Hanging When Copying Files After macOS 10.15.4 Update? (sponsor blog)
  - Includes info on a workaround until Apple fixes a bug causing this.
  
  
• Apple Xcode 11.4.1 (for macOS 10.15.2 or later)
  - Bug fixes, stability improvements and git URL security fix.
  
  
• Pixelmator for iOS version 2.4.8 (app store)
  "fixes for a few related text issues that were causing the app to quit unexpectedly."
  
  
• iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design (pr)
  
  
• New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro available to order, begins arriving next week (pr)
  
  
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2019) version 16.36 (20041300)
  - See April 14th, 2020 release notes. (Includes security update for Word.)
  
  
• Apple makes mobility data available to aid COVID-19 efforts (press release)
  
  
• AKiTiO Node Titan eGPU for Desktop-Class Performance in a Laptop (sponsor blog)
  - More details here and at AKiTiO Node Titan product page.
  
  
• Apple Responds to Senators Questioning Privacy of Covid-19 Tools (bloomberg)
  
  
• How to Create a Photo Slideshow in Keynote for Mac (sponsor blog)

• Use the Radeon Pro W5700X MPX Module with your Mac Pro (new this week)
  
  
• PCIe cards you can install in your Mac Pro (2019)
  (added the Radeon Pro W5700X MPX Module)
  
  
• What to do if your Mac doesn't turn on
  
  
• About LCD display pixel anomalies for Apple products released in 2010 and later
  
  
• About the security content of Xcode 11.4.1
  
  
• Choose your AirPods Pro ear tips and use the Ear Tip Fit Test

• Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2020 (oracle)
  (includes Java Update.) Oracle's blog warns customers to apply patches ASAP!
  
  
• Chrome 81.0.4044.113 stable channel update includes 1 security fix. (google)
  
  
• Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products (us-cert)
  
  
• Freeware VM VirtualBox version 6.1.6
  - See Change Log for list of fixes/improvements.
  
  
• Security Updates for Adobe After Effects (adobe bulletin)
• Security Updates for Adobe Digital Editions (adobe bulletin)
• Security Updates for Adobe Cold Fusion (adobe bulletin)
  
  
• Intel Releases Multiple Security Updates (us-cert)
  
  
• Microsoft April 2020 Patch Tuesday Updates (isc.sans)

April 6th to 10th, 2020 News Archive
• macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Supplemental Update (info/download)
• watchOS 6.2.1, iOS 13.4.1, iPadOS 13.4.1 Updates (Bug Fixes)
• Safari Technology Preview 104 Update (for Mojave/Catalina)
• Firefox 75.0, Firefox ESR 68.7.0, Chrome 81.0.4044.92 Updates
• Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology
• Micromat MachineProfile 1.3.14 (adds 2020 MacBook Air support, more)
• 4TB (USB 3.2 Gen 1) OWC Mercury Elite Pro Review
• Article on Web Animations in Safari 13.1
• OWC Joins iFixIt #FixAtHome Campaign
• Total War: Three Kingdoms 'A World Betrayed' DLC for MacOS
• Photoshop Alternative - Affinity Photo
• Pro Audio - Quick Tips for Better Home Recordings
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
  - How to clean your Apple Pro Display XDR.
  - Apple's Vintage and obsolete products listing updated
  - How to Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud
  - Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Issues updating via the Mac App Store
  - Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Installation best practices
  - How to select a different startup disk
  - About the application firewall.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.