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    Dec 15, 2020 3 minutes

    macOS quick-fire questions

    Can macOS save disk space using auto compression?

    System files have been doing this since OS X 10.6, but this feature hasn’t been well supported for users or developers. This changes in Big Sur with the arrival of AppleArchive, although that’s not intended for use for whole volumes.

    Where can I see which apps have been updated?

    The closest macOS comes is in System Information. Select the Installations item under Software (left), to show updates and software installations

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