January 2022 - Mr. Macintosh

macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 Update is now available for all users!

Today, Apple released the macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 update. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. That means that Apple’s patch notes are gone and we only get Security Update notes

Apple DOES fix bugs & issues in security updates even though they don’t release patch notes.

Big Sur 11.6.3 Update Summary

Printnightmare Windows print spooler vulnerability.

After installing the 11.6.3 update, you will be able to print and authenticate to a windows print server from your Mac again.

2. Safari 15.3 is now available as a separate download and install. This version fixes the safarileaks vulnerability.

macOS Monterey 12.2 is now available!

UPDATED: 02/01

Apple just released its 2nd major update to macOS Monterey. Let’s jump in and see what’s new in this update!

Quick Summary

Public release updated from from RC version – 12.2 RC = 21D48 – 12.2 Public = 21D49
Apple update text = “macOS 12.2 includes bug fixes and security updates for your Mac and is recommended for all users.” Detailed patch notes not released.
12.2 is available as a delta update, Full Installer & M1 IPSW Restore file
Universal Control = N/A in 12.2 – Delayed until Spring 2022
Memory Leaks – Some of the memory leaks were fixed in 12.1. Some users have reported that the windowserver memory leaks remained in 12.1. Waiting on reports from 12.2 users. UPDATE: Some users are still reporting memory leaks after updating to 12.2.
macOS Monterey Upgrade Notifications are now being sent out. (macOS Big Sur and below)
safarileaks.com security vulnerability fixed in Safari 15.3
Music.app rebuilt as a full native application. (Previously it was just web content loaded into into the window)
Safari 15.3 Released as a separate update for macOS Big Sur & macOS Catalina
Printnightmare (Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability) fixed in Monterey 12.3 & Big Sur 11.6.3. Macs can now print to a Windows print server again.
The macOS Monterey 12.2 Update has a sleep Bluetooth battery drain issue when a mouse or keyboard is wirelessly connected! After sleeping overnight the battery will be dead on your MacBook Pro. More info in my video – https://youtu.be/L0DXObzGxgs

My macOS Monterey 12.2 Update video.

1. iOS 15.3 (19D50)
2. iPadOS 15.3 (19D50)
3. tvOS 15.3 (19K547)
4. HomePodOS 15.3 (19K547)
5. watchOS 8.4 (19S546)
6. Monterey 12.2 (21D49)
7. Big Sur 11.6.3 (20G415)
8. Catalina Security Update 2022-001 (19H1713)

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