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macOS Sierra Is Now Available For Download (engadget.com)

Posted by msmash on from the new-OS-versions dept.

Dave Knott writes: Apple's latest desktop operating system, macOS Sierra, is now available for download. In addition to the Siri virtual assistant hitting the desktop for the first time, the free update includes features like a universal clipboard, revamped Messages, a storage optimization tool, and Apple Pay on the web.Engadget has also tested the new operating system and gave it a fairly positive review. It notes that Siri integration is "useful, if you already use Siri," and that iCloud and storage improvements have "practical benefits for everyone." But at the same time, the publication found that Siri "isn't always smart enough."

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  1. Re:universal clipboard wtf by berj · · Score: 4, Informative

    1) nothing goes to the internet.

    2) nothing will go to a machine/account that isn't signed in to the same icloud account.

    3) Calm down.. just turn Handoff off and you're good.

  2. "Allow apps" from only "sanctioned" sources now by UnknownSoldier · · Score: 4, Informative

    I see in System Preferences, Security & Privacy, General, that Apple no longer thinks you have the right to run downloaded programs.

    The "( ) Anywhere" option has been completely hidden.

    Allow apps downloaded from

    ( ) Mac App Store
    ( ) Mac App Store and identified developers
    ( ) Anywhere <-- Now hidden!?

    WTF !

    Thankfully there is a way to disable this crap.

    sudo spctl --master-disable

    Reference:
    http://apple.stackexchange.com...

    1. Re:"Allow apps" from only "sanctioned" sources now by berj · · Score: 4, Informative

      Nothing in this update stops you from running unsigned apps if you so choose. You just can't (easily) set it to the default.. which is a good thing.

      If you want to run an unsigned app you you can just right click on the icon, select "open", respond to the dialog presented saying that you want to open this unsigned app.. and then every other time you open that app you can just double click on the icon.

      Easy peasy.

    2. Re:"Allow apps" from only "sanctioned" sources now by real+gumby · · Score: 2, Informative

      I agree pretty shocking: Apple made sure there was a way for knowledgable users to do what they like while reducing the chance that less experienced users could get unwittingly pownd by accidentally downloaded apps. The nerve!

  3. Re:universal clipboard wtf by Yaztromo · · Score: 3, Informative

    How does it get between machines logged-in to the same iCloud account if not through the Internet?

    Bluetooth and/or local WiFi. The WiFi login isn't used for communication between the devices, but only for pairing the devices together locally (that is, the devices find each other via Bluetooth and/or WiFi on the local network. A handshake is done to verify that both have successfully authenticated against the same account ID on iCloud. Then local communications is permitted. iCloud isn't involved in the data transfer, nor in the setup of a communications channel between devices).

    Yaz