About macOS Sierra, macOS Server 5.2, Safari 10, SoftRAID 5.5.5, more

Archive of September 20th, 2016 News Go to Current News Page

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( Your Tips, Upgrade Reports, Questions to news at xlr8yourmac.com)

SoftRAID 5.5.5, SoftRAID Lite 5.5.5 Update (macOS Sierra compatible)
The SoftRAID download page has v5.5.5 of both versions (as well as features comparison list). Due to length, I've posted a separate page with the complete release notes/list of new features and bug fixes for the full 5.5.5 version. (Some also apply to the v5.5.5 Lite version - see PDF in the download.)
SoftRAID lists 5.5.5 as "the version we recommend for all (SoftRAID) users and is required if plan to run macOS 10.12 Sierra."

macOS 10.12 Sierra Download, Reviews, macOS Server v5.2, macOS Sierra forum:
(See below for related docs on security fixes.)

macOS Sierra Now Available as a Free Update (apple press release)
macOS Sierra v10.12 (mac app store, 4.77GB, includes Safari 10)
Apple's new macOS Sierra discussion forum
macOS Server v5.2 (mac app store, for OS X 10.11.6 or later)
macOS Sierra reviews at digital trends, techcrunch, pcmag

(Update: Added Nvidia graphics driver update for macOS Sierra 10.12 to the Video topics page.)
If you're running an Nvidia card not supported by native Apple drivers, the Sierra upgrade will break existing Nvidia web drivers. I'll post any web page D/L for Nvidia graphics drivers for Sierra (and any CUDA update) when spotted, but they usually appear first in Nvidia's driver prefs check.
Other 3rd party drivers also often require updates for a major OS version upgrade. Ditto for Safari Extensions that may be broken by a major Safari version upgrade. Also if you're using any AV software, it may cause problems with an OS update. (Disable or remove it before applying the Sierra upgrade.)

Apple Support Articles on macOS Sierra, macOS Server 5.2, Safari 10, More:

About the security content of macOS Server 5.2
About the security content of macOS Sierra 10.12 (includes Safari 10)
About the security content of Safari 10 (also available for OS X v10.10.5, v10.11.6)
Lists of available trusted root certificates in macOS
Lists of available trusted root certificates in iOS
About the security content of iCloud for Windows 6.0

Apple How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:

Apple Diagnostics: Reference (error) codes
What is 'Other' and 'Purgeable' in About This Mac? (Storage tab)
How to Use Messages with your Mac
Using 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac
How to Check for Wi-Fi Issues using your Mac
(was titled "Use Wireless Diagnostics to help fix Wi-Fi problems on your Mac")
(How to) Share your Internet connection with Personal Hotspot
(How to) Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch
iCloud security and privacy overview
About backups for iOS devices

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

Other Software Updates, Tips, PR:

Pacifist v3.5.10 update
- Support for macOS 10.12 Sierra and its installer
- Minor localization fixes
- Various other bug fixes
Apple TV remote app v1.0.2 (iOS 9.3.2 or later)
- This update includes bug fixes.
5 Things to Know Before Upgrading Your 2009 or Later iMac (sponsor blog)
Micromat MachineProfile 1.1.7 Released
- Updated for macOS 10.12 Sierra.
- Updated machine and location identification strings.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.
Release notes for Firefox ESR 45.4.0 and Firefox 49.0
(v49 "Ended Firefox for Mac support for OS X 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8.")
Here's the page of Firefox ESR downloads.

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List of Updates, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, Tips and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software updates and troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)

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Previous News Archive Summary:

September 14th to 16th, 2016 News Archive

Carbon Copy Cloner 4.1.10 Updated Released (Sierra support + other fixes)
OWC Guide on Mac Pro Tower Gaming Rig Upgrades
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided comes to Mac and Linux
Little Snitch 3.7 adds macOS Sierra support, more
iTunes Remote app 4.3 (iOS 10 compatible)
OWC Intros Drive Dock with USB 3.1 Gen 1
Pokémon GO v1.7.1 (iOS app)
Amazon Video iOS app v3.8.1

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.

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