On July 11th, Apple released a public beta for iOS & Ventura! The new build number for Ventura is (22A5295i). A full installer & IPSW was also released.
Apple just released macOS Ventura Beta 3, let’s jump in and find out what’s new.
Apple has added a new feature to iOS, iPadOS and Ventura – Lockdown Mode!
Today, Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.6.7. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. Apple will no longer be releasing patch notes for Big Sur OS-level bug fixes. Apple still fixes bugs & issues in Big Sur and Catalina updates.
Big Sur Update Quick Overview
macOS Big Sur 11.6.7 Update has no published CVE entries.
Apple has released a full installer of 11.6.7
Apple stopped releasing M1 IPSW restore files after version 11.6.
A Safari update was not released alongside the 11.6.7 update.
macOS Ventura Public & Beta full installer download links.
Download Ventura Full Installer – Public & Beta Versions.
This database will contain download links for macOS 13 Ventura full Installer pkg files (InstallAssistant.pkg). This file is the same full installer that you would download directly from the App Store for Intel and Apple Silicon M1 Mac Computers. The InstallAssistant.pkg is stored on Apple’s servers and contains the full “Install macOS.app”. Once downloaded, all you need to do is install the pkg and the full installer of macOS will be in your applications folder. This change was made when Apple revised the full installer for Big Sur. The InstallAssistant.pkg is not available for Catalina or Mojave.
UPDATED: 8/20/25
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The macOS Monterey 12.4 (21F79) Update is now Available.
UPDATED: 05/16
The 12.4 update is the sixth overall for macOS Monterey. The previous update 12.3.1, was released a month and a half ago. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.
Quick Summary
Changes – Universal Control is now officially out of “Beta”
Enhancements – Podcast app changes
Bug fixes – 1 software bug addressed for the 2013 Mac Pro. Sleep wake panic fixed with the 430.120.6.0.0 firmware update.
Security Updates – 54 Security fixes!!!
Full installer and M1 IPSW – Full installer & M1 IPSW file are now available to download.
Safari – Version 15.5 (17613.2.7.1.8) is included in the 12.4 update. For Big Sur and Catalina, Safari is available as a separate download.
Xcode – Version 13.4 & Command Line tools released.
Studio Display – 15.5 Firmware released (12.4 update required)
Device Support Update – This update ensures proper updating and restoring for iOS and iPadOS devices with a Mac.
Universal Control NOTE: Universal Control in this release isn’t compatible with macOS 12.3 and iOS 15.4.Workaround: Use Universal Control between macOS 12.4 and iOS 15.5. (91136128)
InstallAssistant.pkg = Full download. Installing this package will add the full “Install macOS Monterey.app” to your applications folder.
5. Apple Silicon IPSW Restore file Update
Apple has released the full IPSW restore file of macOS Monterey for Apple Silicon M1 Macs. I keep track of all of them in my Apple Silicon Firmware Database
The delta update will automatically change in size for exactly what your macOS version needs.
1. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.3.1 (21E258) = 2.3GB
2. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.3 (21E230) = 2.3 GB
3.Delta from macOS Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62) = 4.4GB
4. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.2 (21D48) = 4.4GB
5. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.1 (21C52) = 4.4GB
6. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (21A559) = 4.5GB
7. Full update size = 11.3 GB
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Monterey Combo Update
The “Combo Update” has been replaced by an automatic sized update. This means if you are updating from an version of monterey, you will get an update that includes only the files that you need.
7. Apple Silicon M1 Firmware Update
This update has a new firmware update. The version number is reported in System Information under “System Firmware Version“
Apple Silicon M1 Firmware – Updated!
7. macOS Monterey 12.4 = 7459.121.3
6. macOS Monterey 12.3.1 = 7459.101.3
5. macOSMonterey 12.3 = 7459.101.2
4. macOS Monterey 12.2.1 = 7429.81.3
3. macOS Monterey 12.2 = 7429.81.3
2. macOS Monterey 12.1 = 7429.61.2
1. macOS Monterey 12.0.1 = 7429.41.5
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
The Version of BridgeOS for your T2 Security Chip (2018-2020 Intel Macs) was updated.
BridgeOS version – Updated
7. macOS Monterey 12.4 = 19.16.15071
6. macOS Monterey 12.3.1 = 19.16.14243
5. macOS Monterey 12.3 = 19.16.14242.5.1
4. macOS Monterey 12.2.1 = 19.16.10744.0.0 (Same as 12.2)
3. macOS Monterey 12.2 = 19.16.10744.0.0
2. macOS Monterey 12.1 = 19.16.10647.0.0
1. macOS Monterey 12.0.1 = 19.16.10548.0.0
9. Safari Update
The new version of Safar 15 is included in the macOS Monterey update.
Safari = UPDATED!
7. macOS Monterey 12.4 = 15.5 (17613.2.7.1.8)
6. macOS Monterey 12.3.1 = 15.4 (17613.1.17.1.13)
5. macOS Monterey 12.3 = 15.4 (17613.1.17.1.6)
4. macOS Monterey 12.2.1 = 15.3 (17612.4.9.1.8)
3. macOS Monterey 12.2 = 15.3 (17612.4.9.1.5)
2. macOS Monterey 12.1 = 15.2 (17612.3.6.1.6)
1. macOS Monterey 12.0.1 = 15.1 (17612.2.9.1.20)
10. What’s new for Enterprise in macOS Monterey
Enterprise changes in macOS Monterey12.4
Adds support for signing in with a Managed Apple ID that is federated with Google Workspace.
MDMs can query additional update status information after an Install Later command.
Resolves an issue where the network becomes unresponsive using multiple Network Extensions or a Network Extension with an Ethernet adapter.
Resolves an issue where the Kerberos SSO extension may fail to reconnect or sign in automatically.
Fixes an issue where links to Microsoft Teams fail to open from Safari.
Resolves an issue on Intel-based Mac computers where entering the firmware password was required to return to the login window after attempting a password reset.
macOS Monterey 12.4 includes enhancements to Apple Podcasts and bug fixes:
Apple Podcasts includes a new setting to limit episodes stored on your Mac and automatically delete older ones
Support for Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5, available as a separate update, refines camera tuning, including improved noise reduction, contrast, and framing
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
Today, Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. Apple will no longer be releasing patch notes for Big Sur OS-level bug fixes. Apple still fixes bugs & issues in Big Sur and Catalina updates.
Big Sur Update Quick Overview
macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 fixes 39 different security vulnerabilities.
Apple has released a full installer of 11.6.6
Apple stopped releasing M1 IPSW restore files after version 11.6.
Safari 15.5 (16613.2.7.1.9) is now available as a separate download. The Safari update fixes 3 different security vulnerabilities.
macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update (21E258) is now available
UPDATED: 04/01
Apple just released a minor update for macOS Monterey. The 12.3.1 update addresses three bug fixes and two serious zero-day security vulnerabilities. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.
Quick Summary
Bug fixes – 3 software bugs addressed
Security Updates – 2 zero-day security vulnerabilities! “Apple is aware of a report that these issues may have been actively exploited.”
Full installer and M1 IPSW – UPDATE: Full installer & M1 IPSW file are now available for download.
Safari – UPDATE: 15.4 (17613.1.17.1.13) included in the 12.3.1 update. For Big Sur and Catalina Safari 15.4 (16613.1.17.1.13) is available as a separate download.
Enterprise Fixes – “Resolves an issue where a software update may become stuck at an Apple logo and progress bar.”
2021 14 & 16″ MacBook Pro 12.3 Update Bricking Issue = “Some 2021 MacBook Pro models cannot update or restore to macOS Monterey 12.3” Could this be the fix for 2021 MacBook Pro owners that failed the 12.3 update after having their logic board replaced?
Apple Business Essentials for small businesses announced.
macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 Update is now available for all users!
Today, Apple released the macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. Apple will no longer be releasing patch notes for Big Sur OS-level bug fixes. Apple still fixes bugs & issues in Big Sur and Catalina updates.
Big Sur 11.6.5 Update Quick Overview
macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 fixes 19 security vulnerabilities.
Apple released a full installer of 11.6.5!
Apple stopped releasing M1 IPSW restore files after version 11.6.
Safari 15.4 is not yet available as a separate download. Apple usually releases the update a day or two after.
Apple just released the biggest update to macOS Monterey yet! Universal Control, the long awaited feature is finally available! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.
Quick Summary
This update is known as the “Spring Release” by many MacAdmins. This major update usually arrives in the spring and has the most OS level changes of any update release.
Universal Control is finally available in this release! (in beta form)
Python 2.7 – Removed from this release. Apple recommends Python 3.
Important info for Microsoft OneDrive & Dropbox Desktop users!!! – The kernel extensions used by Dropbox Desktop Application and Microsoft OneDrive have been removed in macOS Monterey 12.3. UPDATE: OneDrive version 22.033.0213.0002 is stable and fixes the issue. HT u/derrman
Full installer and M1 IPSW Restore file released.
Safari 15.4 is included in the 12.3 update.
GarageBand 10.4.6, Logic Pro X 10.7.3 & Xcode 13.3 have been updated to address security vulnerabilities.
