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MacStrategy is a web site with lots of free (technical) information and news about Apple products with a specific slant to Europe. Most Apple focused web sites are very USA centric so although we have useful information for American users, we do try to make sure the information we post is also relevant to European users. You can keep up with the latest news, information and software updates via our Twitter feed (see also the right hand column) and our blog (the link to our latest blog post is below). We have many reference articles including some great technical information on the site. Just take a look at our articles listed below, use the navigation menu or icons above or you can go straight to our recently updated/added article lists now.Newest Articles
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The latest macOS security updates are:
- macOS 14.1.1 - included in the macOS 14.1.1 Installer (or go to Apple menu > System Settings > General > Software Update and install the 14.1.1 update)
- macOS 13.6.2 - included in the macOS 13.6.2 Installer (or go to Apple menu > System Settings > General > Software Update and install the 13.6.2 update - scroll to the very bottom of Software Update and click the blue "More info" link under "Other updates are available" or "Another update is available")
- macOS 12.7.1 - included in the macOS 12.7.1 Installer (or go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update and install the 12.7.1 update - click the blue "More info" link under "Other updates are available" or "Another update is available")
- SECURITY WARNING: macOS 11 and earlier are no longer supported with security updates - see our securing older operating systems article.
The latest iOS / iPadOS / watchOS / tvOS security updates are:
- iOS/iPadOS 17.1.1 - instructions for upgrading to/updating
- iOS/iPadOS 16.7.2 (for iOS devices that cannot be upgraded to iOS 17) - instructions for upgrading to/updating
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