"This update implements a workaround for a serious flaw that we've discovered in macOS that can lead to data loss when using an APFS-formatted disk image. If you're running macOS High Sierra, please apply this update and review any tasks that back up to a disk image on a network volume. Note: this flaw applies to APFS disk images only - ordinary APFS volumes (e.g. your SSD startup disk) are not affected. Disk images are not used for most backup task activity, they are generally only applicable when making backups to network volumes."

CCC now handles an undocumented Keychain Services error code that was occurring when CCC was trying to open its keychain for the first time (i.e. before the keychain yet exists). This resolves an issue that some High Sierra users might have encountered when trying to save a password to CCC's keychain.

Fixed an issue in which a backup task involving a remote Mac would stall if the source or destination volume on the remote Mac was not available."

• macOS may lose data on APFS-formatted disk images (bombich blog)

  "This week we reported to Apple a serious flaw in macOS that can lead to data loss when using an APFS-formatted disk image. Until Apple issues a macOS update that resolves this problem, we're dropping support for APFS-formatted disk images...." (more at linked page)

  
  
• How to Switch Between Mac Web Browsers (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Issue: Error indicating an Aspyr game will "affect the performance of your Mac". (aspyr)
  (related to 32-bit app. Includes list of 32-bit Aspyr games on the App store.)
  
  
• Questions on HDD and SSD Data Retention (with inactivity/power off) (sponsor blog)
  (I have some legacy Macs (Genesis, 9600, 8600, PTPro, PCPro) not used for 18+ yrs.
  I need to check the loaded Genesis out after getting an offer from a collector.)
  
  
• Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac 16.10.0 Update (see release notes)
  
  
• Rise of the Tomb Raider™: 20 Year Celebration coming this spring (feral interactive)
  
  
• Apple HomePod Teardown (ifixit)
  
  
• How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software (bloomberg)
  
  
• Installing a Radeon Vega Frontier Edition in a 2010 Mac Pro (apple forum)
  (External Power Supply used. Pix of card in Mac Pro is upside down.)

• How to use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac
  
  
• How to use the LG UltraFine 4K Display with your Mac
  
  
• Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac
  
  
• How to reset NVRAM on your Mac
  
  
• List of Mac startup key combinations
  
  
• If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled
  
  
• How to get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service
  
  
• If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen
  
  
• How to use Low Power Mode to save battery life on your iPhone
  
  
• How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone or iPad
  
  
• How to hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books
  
  
• How to change or remove your Apple ID payment information
  
  
• How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• How to AirPlay video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• Get help using iCloud Mail
  
  (Long list of HomePod articles (Setup/Tips/Troubleshooting) in last week's news.)

Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.

• Security Updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader (adobe)
  
  
• Chrome 64.0.3282.167 stable channel update (google blog)
  
  
• Intel Introduces New P4510 Series SSD, up to 8TB (storagereview)
  
  
• Report: New Ways to Exploit Meltdown, Specture Vulnerabilities Found (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Samsung M.2 860 EVO 2TB SSD Review (anandtech)
  
  
• 37.5in HP Z38c 21:9 Curved Display Review (IPS, 3840x1600/60Hz) (storagereview)
  
  
• Marrying Vega and Zen: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G Review (anandtech)
  
  
• Google to debut emails that automatically update (reuters)
  
  
• Real Life OLED Burn In Test on 6 TVs (2017 models) (rtings)

Feb. 5th to 9th, 2018 News Archive
• Carbon Copy Cloner v5.0.8 Release Notes (with bug fixes for v5.0.6)
• VLC 3.0.0 "Vetinari" (major update) for Mac (OS X 10.7 or later)
• Got a Spare Flash Drive? Build a RAID Array, Install Live Linux & More
• Safari Technology Preview 49 Release Notes for macOS Sierra/High Sierra
• Micromat MachineProfile 1.2.6 update details
• Micromat Drive Scope 1.1.3 update details
• Security updates available for Flash Player
• Apple HomePod reviews roundup/summary
• Apple adds a HomePod discussion forum
• Macintosh Terminal Tricks (from the past)
• Firefox 58.0.2 release notes
• About VLC 3.0.0 Vetinari Release (many new features)
• Prenotification Security Advisory for Adobe Acrobat and Reader
• LG UP970 4K UHD Player Dolby Vision Firmware Update (third release)
• How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features
• Security and privacy testing of 5 Smart TVs
• Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates:
  - How to Set up and use HomePod
  - How to Use the touch controls on HomePod
  - Now to use Touch Accommodations on HomePod
  - How to Update HomePod
  - How to Reset HomePod
  - Using VoiceOver on HomePod
  - Troubleshooting If HomePod isn't responding
  - How to change settings for HomePod
  - How to use HomePod as a speakerphone
  - How to Use Personal Requests on HomePod
  - How to use Siri to play music or podcasts on your HomePod
  - How to do more with Siri on HomePod
  - How to control your home with Siri
  - How "Hey Siri" works with multiple devices
  - How to use the Home app on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
  - How to automate and remotely access HomeKit accessories
  - How to AirPlay audio

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.