Extra Credit

macOS

Official docs outline

14 sections
  1. macOS User Guide

    Everyday use of macOS, the desktop, Dock, menu bar, and apps.

  2. Finder and files

    Organizing files and folders, tags, and file management.

  3. Spotlight search

    Searching files, apps, and the web from Spotlight.

  4. System Settings

    Configuring displays, network, accounts, and other preferences.

  5. Users and accounts

    Creating users, administrators, and standard accounts.

  6. Time Machine backups

    Backing up and restoring files.

  7. FileVault disk encryption

    Encrypting the startup disk and recovery keys.

  8. Apple Platform Security

    Secure boot, Gatekeeper, SIP, keychain, and the security architecture.

  9. Gatekeeper and runtime protection

    Code signing, notarization, and app launch checks.

  10. System Integrity Protection

    Protecting system files and processes from modification.

  11. Keychain Access

    Storing passwords, keys, and certificates.

  12. Terminal and the shell

    Using the command line, zsh, and shell scripting basics.

  13. Disk Utility and APFS

    Managing disks, volumes, and the Apple File System.

  14. launchd services

    Daemons and agents, plist job definitions, and starting background services.

Each section links to the official page. Titles and summaries by Extra Credit; the docs belong to their authors.

Versions and support

6 release lines
27.2 latest release, Oct 26, 2026
LineReleasedLatestSupport
27 Sep 14, 2026 27.2 Supported
26 Sep 15, 2025 26.7.2 Supported
15 Sep 16, 2024 15.8.2 Supported
14 Sep 26, 2023 14.8.9 Ended Sep 14, 2026
13 Oct 24, 2022 13.7.8 Ended Sep 15, 2025
12 Oct 25, 2021 12.7.6 Ended Sep 16, 2024

Source: endoflife.date

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