As you've probably noticed, when there's a software update from Apple, we don't recommend allowing the Software Update program simply to do its work automatically. Rather, we prefer a more manual ...

A package manager or package management system is a set of utilities that facilitate the process of installing, updating, and removing computer programs on an operating system. It is very prevalent ...

Suspicious Package is a free Quick Look plug-in which allows you to inspect package files (.pkg) on the Mac. Package files on the Mac are awesome, because they can install all of the various files ...

Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

How to use the Installer command to deploy packages silently on macOS and OS X Your email has been sent Installing applications on macOS and OS X computers is easy to ...

The macOS installer is quick and easy to use, but you can find out more info on what happens during installations by checking its built-in logs. Here's how to look at them. macOS installer files are ...

Debian-based Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Debian itself, rely on robust package management systems to install, update, and remove software efficiently. One of the most critical ...

Hey everyone, <P>Since you were all so helpful with my last question, I thought I would hit you with this one.<P>So I downloaded a file that ends in .pkg with some programs that I want installed. How ...