“Apple updated its OS X desktop operating system yesterday (Mar. 21) to version 10.11.4, which fixes dozens of system vulnerabilities, solves an annoying bug in Safari and adds a password to Notes,” Henry T. Casey reports for LAPTOP Magazine. “The new version also increases USB reliability and adds support for Apple’s animated Live Photo files.”
“The most well-publicized flaw patched in the security updates protects users from targeted attacks that could poach images or videos sent via iMessage,” Casey reports. “OS X users who use Notes as their primary app for writing quick documents will also want to update to 10.11.4, which adds password-protection and sorting features to the program. The new version of the operating system also enables users to import Evernote files into the Notes app.”
Casey reports, “If you’ve been receiving Live Photos shot by your friends that wouldn’t animate, this revision to OS X adds another welcome feature: support for those images in AirDrop and Messages.”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: It’s schnappy!
I use RAID drives which are not supported by the 10.11 version of Disk Utility. You can do in Terminal if you are comfortable with that, but I am not. So I am staying on 10.10 for now.
If your RAID is already set up, why do you need Disk Utility to do anything to it?
Just because the newer versions don’t include the functionality to create new RAID arrays, doesn’t mean that your current one won’t function in 10.11.4.
I can verify that’s correct. Had a software RAID in my system when I went to 10.11. Kept right on working.
I always use a hardware RAID. That way I can swap trays without the computer and rebuild without the computer. Plus, I don’t have to worry about software compatibility issues like this one.
SoftRaid is nice and all but hardware RAIDs aren’t expensive and work independently of the computer. Rock solid.
Spend the $49 and get a copy of SoftRAID Lite.
https://www.softraid.com/pages/features/softraid_lite.html
Does the previous generation of Disk Utility with the RAID support not run in 10.11? You could always back it up somewhere else or rename it if it does… and you’d have access to it
There were hacks to try and make it run but, when I tested it, drives formatted with the older Disk Utility in El Capitan had permission issues. Also, if my memory is correct, there were issues with the “repair permissions” function.
In short, it didn’t work right.
Anyone knows if the issues that El Capitan and Office 2016 had are solved by now?
First time loading Word after a reboot a few hours ago…..and it still takes nearly 30 bounces to load on a late 2015 iMac.
I guess the answer is no, issues aren’t yet sorted.
Takes 5 seconds to boot up Word 2016 on my 2013 MBA. Your problem could be with the online registration thing MS does to verify your copy (or some bullshit or other) since I’ve had stalls at startup when offline.
Thanks, enzos. And is Word stable during long sessions?
It produced a couple of unprintable files and PDFs early on but was over that with an update and has been stable since then. (I work over 2 hours a day on Word (and Excel) files … only one unexpected Quit that I remember).
OK, here’s something I’m happy about. Oxford (OED 4) was taking 20 or 30 secs to load before the update (why it got so slow?), now it’s back down to 3 secs or so.
Cheers Apple
Hi Dave. But is Word stable through long sessions after booting?
Word has been very stable for me. A few issues with Outlook in the beginning, but nothing with Word or Excel.
I assume you’re running off a traditional hard drive? Moving your apps to an SSD will take care of that.
It used to take me upwards of eight (looonng) minutes to go from hitting the power button to having a few basic apps (Outlook, InDesign, Safari, Word) ready to go on my 2013 27″ iMac.
Installed a $125 external SSD, copied over my apps and the OS, and it now takes about 25 seconds to reach that same point. Best money ever spent!
I think that’s more on Microsoft than it is Apple…
Most of the problems were fixed with the first major update. I’ve been running Office 2016 since then and have NEVER had a problem with Office (other than it being, you know, Office).
Words good as ever it did.
I’m hoping hoping hoping 10.11.4 fixed the lazy Finder database updating bug that’s ages old. I almost don’t want to look in order to avoid disappointment. *sigh* Apple is never perfect. Just better than the rest.
Anyway, piles of security fixes! Always a good thing.
I guess not. Nome of my issues are solved. Still can not get the Calendar to open full-height AND remember this for the next time I open it etc.
Sometimes… SOMETIMES!… POW! Right in Apple’s kisser! ✊💥
Well, it’s as slow as a wet week on my Mini with 16 gig of RAM. Bummer!
You might be my function models. Thanks for your write-up