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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Mac Upgrades and Repairs
Last Updated: October 21, 2021
(Later added items first)
- Apple Release Candidates (updated Oct. 21st)
- RC2 of macOS Monterey, and iPadOS 15.1.
- Release Candidates of Xcode 13.1, iOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1.
- Micromat MachineProfile 1.4.7 update
- Adds support for macOS Monterey and more.
- Carbon Copy Cloner version 6.0.4 Update
- Adds support for macOS Monterey and more.
- Apple "Unleashed" Event Video & New Products
- New M1 Pro and M1 Max chip powers all-new MacBook Pro 14" and 16" models.
- Final Cut Pro 10.6, Logic Pro 10.7, Compressor 4.6, and Motion 5.6 updates
- These updates require macOS 11.5.1 or later.
- Logic Remote app version 1.5.2
- for iOS 14 or later.
- Chrome 95.0.4638.54 Stable Channel Update for Desktop
- includes 19 security fixes.
- Chrome 94.0.4606.101 Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop
- iOS Chrome browser version 95.0.4638.50 update
- VirtualBox 6.1.28 Update
- Little Snitch version 5.3.1 Update
- 04.30.10 Firmware Update for LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs
- post includes info and firmware download pages.
- 04.30.10 Firmware Update for LG BX OLED TVs
- Applicable Models List also includes many LG LCD TV models.
- post includes info and firmware update download link.
- Firmware Updates for Onkyo TX-RZ740, RZ840, NR797, RZ3400 Receivers
- linked page also has useful Tips and Tricks for Onkyo RZ Receivers.
- TechTool Pro 14.0.3 released
- Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2019) version 16.54
- Includes security updates for Excel & Office Suite.
- iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2 released
- See post for release notes list of bug fixes and info on important security fix.
- watchOS 8.0.1 update released
- See post for release notes list of bug fixes.
- GarageBand version 2.3.12 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later
- Firefox 93.0, Firefox ESR 91.2, & Firefox ESR 78.15 Updates
- Pixelmator Pro 2.1.5 update
- Safari Technology Preview 133
- Download available for macOS Big Sur & Betas of macOS Monterey.
- 03.20.16 Firmware Update for 2021 LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs
- post includes update info and firmware download pages.
(US download pages now dated Oct. 7, 2021 - was Sept. 29th).
- Firmware 1.69 for Panasonic DP-UB420/UB820/UB9000 4K/UHD Players
- First US firmware update posted since July 2019.
- Early feedback says it fixes problems with some Dolby Vision discs noted earlier.
- Download page & tips for updating UB420 (it has no display for status messages).
- Also notes on region bypass trick still working with version 1.69 firmware.
- Updates to Pages, Numbers & Keynote apps for Mac and iOS/iPadOS (version 11.2)
- See notes/what's new, some features require macOS Monterey or iOS/iPadOS 15.
- macOS Catalina Security Update 2021-006 (Info & Download)
- Includes fix for vulnerability reportedly being exploited.
- Post updated with download link for Security Update 2021-006 Catalina.
- iOS 12.5.5 Update (security fixes)
- Fixes for spyware vulnerabilities that reportedly have been exploited.
- HomePod Software Update 15
- Safari 15 update for macOS Big Sur and Catalina.
- Includes several security fixes. (Many Safari forum problem reports.)
- Updated with Apple forum post that has link to Safari 15 reinstaller.
- Xcode 13 update
- Supports the new OS releases and includes security fixes.
- Apple TV 3rd Generation v7.8 Update
- Apple Sept. 14th Event Video & New Products Press Releases
- macOS Big Sur 11.6 released
- Includes fixes for spyware vulnerabilities reportedly being exploited.
- macOS 11.6 broke M1 mac DVD Disc Playback, see DVD Player Fix.
(Listing of macOS, Safari & other Apple OS updates are here.)
- Security Update 2021-005 for macOS Catalina
- Includes fix for spyware vulnerability reportedly being exploited.
- post updated to include Security Update 2021-005 download page.
- Safari 14.1.2 New Builds/Security Fixes for macOS Catalina and Mojave
- Includes fixes for spyware vulnerabilities reportedly being exploited.
- RIVAGE PM Editor v5.0.1 for Mac - macOS 11 (Intel/Apple silicon), 10.15-10.13
- Also Yamaha RIVAGE PM Firmware Update 5.0.1.
- Micromat Lifespan 1.0.4 update
- 06.00.25 Firmware Update for LG B7/C7/E7/W7 OLED TVs
- Includes info and firmware update download pages.
- 05.40.09 Update for LG C8/E8/W8 OLED TVs
- Includes info and firmware update download pages.
- iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro Service Program for No Sound Issues
- Micromat Drive Scope 1.2.14 update
- 05.60.25 Update for USA LG B6 OLED TV, UH6330/7650/7700 LCD TVs
- post includes change info and firmware update download page.
(added to the firmware updates listing)
- 05.40.09 Update for LG B8 OLED TV
- The update's applicable models list also includes many LG LCD TVs.
- Firmware Updates for Sony UBP-X800M2 and UBP-X1100ES 4K UHD/Blu-Ray Players
- Firmware Updates for Sony UBP-X700, X800/UX80, & X1000ES 4K UHD/Blu-Ray Players
- Yamaha YAS-109/ATS-1090/YAS-209/ATS-2090 Firmware Update 4.01
- 03.13.25 Firmware Update for LG ZX OLED TV
- Applicable Models List also includes some LG NANO LCD TV models.
- post includes info and firmware update download link.
- 05.10.25 Update for LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs
- post includes update info and download pages.
- 05.10.30 Update for LG B9 OLED TV
- The Applicable Models list also includes many LG LCD TVs.
- Post includes update info and download page.
- 05.10.25 Update for LG Z9 OLED TV and 75SM9970 LCD TV
- Post includes update info and download pages.
- 05.60.15 Update for USA 2016 LG C6 & E6 OLED TVs
- Applicable models list includes several LG LCD TV models.
- 05.60.30 Update for USA 2016 LG G6 OLED TV
- post includes info and update download page.
- DisplayLink Manager macOS App v1.5 BETA (for macOS Monterey, Big Sur & Catalina)
- Firmware Updates for Yamaha AVRs, Sound Bars, & CX-A5200 Pre-Amp/Processor
- includes list of changes/fixes & firmware download pages for each affected model.
- macOS Big Sur 11.5 (build 20G71) released
- Post has change info (including Enterprise info) and security fixes.
- Also tips on updating. (Safe mode boot, avoid 3rd party security software, etc.)
- (Video) 24-inch M1 iMac Teardown and Benchmarks (sponsor blog)
- Mac iMovie version 10.2.5 Update
- Logic Pro 10.6.3 and MainStage 3.5.3 Updates
- iOS GarageBand 2.3.11 for iOS 14 or later.
- Final Cut Pro 10.5.4, Compressor 4.5.4 & Motion 5.5.3 updates
- Apple posts Mac OS X 10.7 and OS X 10.8 Installers (Free downloads)
- VLC Media Player for Mac version 3.0.16
- See post for info and download.
- Xcode 12.5.1 update
- 6.5066 Firmware Update for Sony A8/A9 Series OLED TVs
- Yamaha RX-V4A/TSR-400, RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 Firmware Update 1.34
(RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 models now have a later firmware update.)
- Apple Music Lossless Audio, and Spatial audio with Atmos in Apple Music
- Apple WWDC21 Keynote Video and New OS Press Releases
- With press releases on new OS versions including macOS Monterey.
- Sony Z9D, A1E TVs Firmware Update 6.7165
- The update's download page "Applicable models list" also includes other models.
- Yamaha TOOLS for NUAGE V2.1.2 for Mac
- Boot Camp 6.1.14 (security fixes)
- Yamaha Update for HDMI 2.1 Compatibility of Select 2020 AV Receivers
(with info on free HDMI board update program in Fall 2021.)
- Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver V1.5.0 for Mac (macOS 11) (requires macOS Big Sur)
- Carbon Copy Cloner version 5.1.27 Update
- Bootable backups on Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Big Sur 11.3 & later, plus 2 fixes.
- Geekbench ML 0.5 (Machine learning benchmark for iOS/Android)
- LG TVs - How to Turn Off AD Tracking, Home Auto Launch & Promotion
- Info on new settings added in some recent firmware updates to LG TVs.
- Apple Configurator 2.14 update
- Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver v3.0.5 for macOS 11 Big Sur
- this driver version requires macOS Big Sur. (See notes.)
- Apple April 2021 Event Video and New Products/Press Releases
- including new M1 chip iMac, M1 chip iPad Pro, and 2nd Gen Apple TV 4K.
- Yamaha (Ethernet) LAN Monitor v1.6.4 for macOS 11.x (intel), 10.15-10.13
(was originally named "Yamaha Audio Network Monitor".)
- GarageBand version 10.4.3 update for macOS Big Sur
- Bug and Security fixes.
- libbluray 1.3.0
- Includes a link to VLC Media Player for Mac download page.
- Geekbench version 5.4 update
- Mac "Silver Sparrow" Malware: How to Find and Remove It (sponsor blog)
- Many Malware posts in Apple's forums on (name) "will damage your computer"
- Includes tips on removing Malware.
- Apple article on 2016/2017 MacBook Pro Battery not charging past 1%
- Apple offers to replace affected batteries free of charge. See post for details.
- macOS 11.2.3/11.2.1/11.2 DVD Playback causes CVM Server Crash (M1 Mini)
- Finally fixed in 11.3.1 update.
- Repeatable problem in macOS 11.3/11.2.3/11.2.1/11.2 (was NOT a problem with macOS 11.1).
- Other users also reported repeated CVM Server crashes from various Apps since macOS 11.2.
- M1 Mini using Apple USB SuperDrive (via Apple USB-C to USB adapter or USB-A port).
- Yamaha RX-V481/V481D/V581/A660/HTR-4069/5069/TSR-5810 Firmware Update
- Brother Printer Drivers 4.1.1 for macOS
- 27in LED Cinema Display using Powered HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter with M1 Mini
- Panasonic 4K/UHD Player Firmware Updates, Tips and Tricks updated
- Added info on 4K60 Settings, Deep Color Output Priority, Audio & VIERA link.
- SoftRAID Comes to the M1 Macs
- Download of SoftRAID v6 Beta that supports M1 Macs and Big Sur.
- Apple Pro Display XDR Firmware Update 4.2.37 (bug fix)
- Requires macOS 10.15.6 or later.
- HP Printer Drivers v5.1 for macOS (Apple page)
- Hopefully this helps macOS Big Sur users with HP Printer problems.
- For M1 Macs, if the software isn't native, try printer set to open with Rosetta.
- If nothing seems to help, try resetting the printing system.
- Yamaha CL/QL StageMix Version 8.5.1 for iPad
- Yamaha PR lists v8.5, but app store has v8.5.1 of each app.
- Firmware 2.85 for 2015-2017 Yamaha Receivers & CX-A5100
- M1 MacBook Air Video Tests vs 16" MacBook Pro (8-core i9)
M1 MacBook Air (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) vs
16" MacBook Pro (2.3GHz 8-core i9, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD)
- M1 Mac mini owners reporting Display Problems
- Dual displays especially problematic. Some blame HDMI port.
- Teardown & Benchmarks: M1 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, & MacBook Air
- Windows Migration Assistant v2.3.0.0 for Big Sur (info/download)
- Apple Remote Desktop version 3.9.4
- Added support for macOS Big Sur and Apple silicon Macs.
- Nvidia Graphics Driver Update for macOS 10.13.6 (build w/Security Update 2020-006)
- This driver is for build after installing Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra.
(This and previous updates added to our Mac Nvidia Drivers downloads page.)
- $199 Wheel Kit for 2019 Mac Pro (toolless install) (sponsor's pre-order price)
- Rover Pro kit installs in minutes. ($500 less than Apple's $699 Mac Pro Wheels Kit.)
- Apple Updates iMac 27-inch, 21.5-Inch and iMac Pro (Major updates to 27" iMac)
- Sponsor OWC posted a video Teardown of the new 2020 27-inch iMac.
- Apple adds Radeon Pro W5500X MPX Module Option for 2019 Mac Pro
- See post for article and link to apple store Radeon Pro W5500X module ($600 at post time).
- DIY How To Repair and Upgrade Guides for 2019 Mac Pro
- List updated with new guide to Installing or Replacing SSD modules.
(Refers to the new SSD Upgrade Kit modules, available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB sizes.)
- Early 2008 Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.3 (again?)
- Original download page now dated June 5, 2020, but version info has not been updated.
- SteamVR has ended macOS support
- Nvidia Geforce NOW Info and Mac Requirements
- Includes macOS requirements, tested Mac Models and Internet speeds required.
(And a limited time "Founders membership" offer - 3 months free, then $4.99/month for 2020.)
- How to Setup OWC Accelsior 4M2 card for Mac Boot Drive + RAID 0
- Hackintosh Benchmarks: 8 Core i9-9900K, 2x 1TB NVMe, RX580 Nitro+ updated.
(Added Geekbench 5.1 vs 5.0.4 CPU, OpenCL, and Metal scores.)
- Has list of hardware for mini-ITX build plus NVMe SSD Disk Speed & GFXBench Metal results.
- 2019 Mac Pro Teardowns at OWC and iFixit
- DIY How To Repair and Upgrade Guides for 2019 Mac Pro
- RAM, PCIe cards, Power Supply, I/O Card, Radeon Pro modules, Pegasus RAID module, AfterBurner.
(Also includes Apple Pro Display XDR Set up & Using multiple displays with 2019 Mac Pro.)
- Download Legacy Content Packages for Logic 9 and MainStage 2
- Hackintosh Benchmarks: Mojave 10.14.5 vs High Sierra 10.13.6
(Added macOS Mojave 10.14.5 vs High Sierra 10.13.6 benchmark results.)
- 802.11n AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Firmware 7.8.1 (Security Update)
- 802.11ac Airport Extreme Base & Time Capsule Firmware 7.9.1 (Security Update)
- See post for more details on security fixes and how to apply the firmware update.
- Tip for VirtualBox problems with macOS Mojave
- Review of I/O Crest Syba Dual M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe card in a Mac Pro 5,1 (running 10.14.2)
(With Amorphous Disk Mark, Blackmagic & AJA Disk Speed results. Updated with note on RAID 0 speeds.)
- SMC Reset Tip (not in Apple's article - fixed older iMac FW800 port problem after power failure)
- Reader's Benchmarks with NVMe SSD Upgrade vs SATA SSD (Mini-ITX Hackintosh)
- 2018 Mac mini Take-Apart and RAM Upgrade Guides
Although Apple recommends they do it, the 2018 Mini's RAM modules can be user replaced.
Links to guides to replacing RAM modules and 2018 Mini disassembly + RAM upgrade video.
- macOS Mojave Benchmarks from Mac Pro/Radeon RX 580 owner
- With RX580 vs 5770 Benchmarks. 10.14.1 updates firmware to 140.0.0.0.0 (with boot NVMe support).
- SSD Firmware Updates to Address Vulnerabilities in some models (CVE-2018-12037, CVE-2018-12038)
(Lists some Crucial and Samsung SSD models, with specific details. Also links to Samsung's Notice.)
- Tip for macOS Mojave users with "No Wi-Fi Hardware Installed" problem
(usually if you see "No Wi-Fi Hardware Installed", Ethernet also not working)
- Metal, OpenCL, Unigine Benchmarks with Nvidia macOS 10.13.6 driver & GTX-1050 Ti card
(Also GeekBench CPU scores - Reader built Hackintosh with 6-core i7 8700 CPU at 3.2GHz)
- Unigine Benchmarks with Nvidia macOS 10.13.5 driver & GTX-1050 Ti card
(Also GeekBench results - Reader built Hackintosh with 6-core i7 8700 CPU at 3.2GHz)
- Radeon R9 280X Benchmarks in Mac Pro (used with Mac Pro 5,1 & Mac Pro 3,1)
- Report on Low-Cost Vantec USB 3.0 PCI-e Card (Mac Pro 5,1, macOS 10.13)
(And post on Sleep Problems w/USB 3.0 card in 2008 Mac Pro - request for card w/o sleep problems)
- Firmware Update for OWC USB-C Dock with HDMI (revised info)
- Unigine Benchmarks with Nvidia macOS 10.13 driver & GTX-1050 Ti card
- Unigine Valley/Heaven Benchmarks with Nvidia macOS 10.12.6 driver & GTX-1050 Ti card
- Reports on DIY 2009 Mac Pro 12-Core (Dual Xeon X5690/5670) CPU Upgrades (updated)
- Updated first report on page of 2009 Mac Pro 6-Core CPU Upgrades to add Dave's notes on
swapping his single CPU tray for a dual CPU tray, and buying another X5690 CPU.
- MacBook Pro ExpressCard reports page updated
(macOS Sierra user report on SI3132 eSATA expresscard driver problem)
- Tip for OS X Installer "Can't be Verified" error (due to expired Apple certificate)
- Another Report/Reminder to Check 2009-2012 Mac Pro Northbridge Heat Sink Retainers
- Often a cause of overheating shutdowns and kernel panics. (Plastic retainers may break over time.)
- Late 2009 27-Inch iMac Radeon Card Repair (BGA reball to repair cracked solder joints)
- Low-Cost eSATA and USB 3.0 PCIe cards in Mac Pro 5,1
- Reports on 2009 Mac Pro 3.46GHz 6-core CPU Upgrade (with Mac Pro 5,1 EFI)
- HGST 6TB NAS Hard Drive not mounting on restart in 2009-2012 Mac Pros
(drive mounts from a cold boot, but not after a reboot)
- Frequent Notebook Hard Drive Head Unloading (clicking) Revisited
- About Using OS X 'HDAPM' to disable Hard Drive Energy Saving Mode (reports/download/info)
- Another report on 2009 Mac Pro Upgrades (3.46GHz CPU, GPU, RAM, EFI)
- 2009 Mac Pro owner notes on (12-core) Dual 3GHz X5675 Upgrade and More
- Report on 2009 Mac Pro CPU Upgrade and mainboard Repairs
- Info on (user compiled) NTP Update for OS X 10.6/Snow Leopard
- More on 2009-2012 Mac Pro Northbridge Heatsink Retainer Repairs (fix overheating)
- Reports on Combo 802.11ac Wifi + Bluetooth 4.0 card kit for Mac Pros (added 4th report)
- 2006/2007 Mac Mini eSATA Card Mod Reports page updated (using ASM1061 based SATA3 card)
- Reminder on Screen Sharing & iTunes HD video playback problems (HDCP)
- Another 2009 Mac Pro NB (overheating) Heatsink Retainer Repair added to previous info
- Tips for fixing HDCP Errors playing iTunes HD Movies/TV shows
(Notes, Causes and Tips that have helped in the past)
- Seagate/WD SATA3 Drive Jumper Tips for older Macs with SATA1 interfaces
- 2009 Mac Pro 6-core CPU Upgrade (3.46GHz W3690), Fixing NB Heatsink Retainers:
- 2009 Mac Pro 12-core CPU Upgrade - Dual 2.93GHz X5670 Westmere CPUs
- Report: QuickerTek 802.11ac QCard2 in 15" Retina MacBook Pro
- Mac Pro Northbridge High Temperatures? Check for a Broken Heatsink Retainer
- Reminder on which SATA2 Mac models that run SATA3 Drives at SATA1 speed
- Another Low-Cost 2009 Mac Pro Quad-Core 3.2GHz CPU Upgrade
- Report: 2008 Mac Pro with Asus PCE-AC68 802.11ac PCIe card and OS X 10.10
- Report: iMac eSATA Mini-PCIe card Mod (updated)
- Late 2013 Mac Pro (DIY) CPU Upgrades and Benchmarks
- Report: 2006 Xserve Dual 3GHz Quad-Core X5365 CPUs Upgrade ($150)
- 2013 Mac Pro Guides on Installing/Removing SSDs, Ram, Multiple Displays, Audio & More
- Report: 2006 Mac Pro (1,1) Dual X5355 (Quad-Core) CPU Upgrade (under $60)
- 2007 Mac Pro (2,1) running OS X 10.9 Mavericks (with Radeon 7970 card)
- 2006 Mac Pro Dual Quad-Core CPUs ($70), EFI, PC 5770 ($75) Video Card Upgrades
- Setting OS X DVD Player to Output 5.1 Digital Audio (vs PCM) via HDMI to AVR/HDTV
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