![]() Either log on as an admin user to run it, or use my free app Run T2M2 to run it with elevated privileges. ⚠️ If you normally use your Mac as an ‘ordinary’ rather than an admin user, Apple decided a couple of years ago that you couldn’t have access to the logs, which T2M2 relies on. If you use Time Machine, you’ll want T2M2 if you’re running High Sierra or Mojave, version 1.4 now brings you significant improvements. In its default configuration, all you need do is set the time period to 2 hours, for example, and click on its Get log button to view all the Time Machine entries – it is as easy as that. If that’s the case, don’t waste time trying to use Console or the log command: download my Consolation 3 log browser. Sometimes you need the additional information provided in the original log messages to understand what has gone wrong. In most cases where there are problems in making backups, T2M2 and its Help book should provide sufficient information for you to diagnose the cause and fix it. When you click on this button in T2M2, it triggers a backup which is as close as possible to a normal automatic backup, and includes local snapshots where those are available. macOS has several different ways of making backups through Time Machine, some of which are better than others. One feature which I should mention is its ability to make a manual backup immediately, using the Back up now button. And, for your added security, it is now notarized. It also includes a new menu item which makes it easy for you to check this blog for software updates to it, and to my other free tools. Its Help book, which is detailed and thorough, has been updated too. ![]() In its reports, it now tells you how many local snapshots have been created, and how many removed:Ĭreated 8 new snapshots, and deleted 7 old snapshots It analyses backups made from HFS+ volumes in Sierra, High Sierra, and Mojave, and from APFS volumes in High Sierra and Mojave. I’m delighted to announce that all these issues and more have now been addressed in a new version, T2M2 1.4, available from here: t2m214 It has run, and version 1.3 still does, even in Mojave, but one figure is invariably wrong, it doesn’t look at local snapshots, and doesn’t do Dark Mode either. Click on its Check Time Machine button, and it gives a traffic light indicator, hopefully green, as to how your backups are running, and provides some useful detail about the whole backup system.īecause I was unable to run backups in High Sierra (it’s a long story involving a Fusion Drive, APFS, and inability to dual-boot High Sierra), T2M2 hasn’t been updated for changes which were introduced in macOS 10.13. My solution is a free tool, The Time Machine Mechanic, or T2M2, which I built to analyse Time Machine entries automatically in Sierra’s logs. But from Sierra on, that has become increasingly complex, and most users would rather undergo root canal treatment than try to make any sense of what they now see in Console. Before Sierra brought the new unified log, it was easy to check for problems using Console. But it’s easy to forget, and sometimes can be misleading. You can keep Time Machine’s menu in your menubar, and every day check that the last backup was made less than an hour ago. The snag is that, when backups stop being made, you may be none the wiser: Time Machine isn’t very good at warning you that something has gone wrong. So long as you keep ample free space on the volume which holds your backups, it should only rarely run into trouble. ![]() For much of the time, Time Machine backups just work.
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There’s a mysterious figure who might be able to shed light on the disappearance of your fellow assassins, and you have to get through four fairly big story levels in order to complete your quest. In Nightfall, you have a choice between two main characters – Hyo and Shinobu, who are both shadow assassins in a tale that takes place before the events of the main game. ![]() That doesn’t mean it’s just a simple rinse and repeat exercise though, as there are several small tweaks to the gameplay as well as a brand new story. Visually, the Nightfall expansion looks very similar to the core game – the graphics haven’t been upgraded and everything’s still running on the same engine with the same effects. Now, developer Lince Works has come out with a re-release of the game – the Shadow Edition, which doesn’t just feature Aragami but also its brand new expansion Nightfall. I wasn’t disappointed – it was an excellent take on the ninja stealth genre and it deserved its physical disc edition that I have sitting on my shelf. A more conventional style like this may put Aragami 2 in line with other contemporaries, but losing those signature visuals does diminish the uniqueness of the game.About a year and a half ago, I first played Aragami after reading several positive reviews about the game. So pick your battles wisely, and stealth remains your best of friends.Īnd while the gameplay side of Aragami 2 has charted a new direction with some solid ideas, it does so with less emphasis on its previously unique look, which is frankly a disappointing step back for the series. Without a checkpoint system in place for Aragami 2, two deaths will force a mission restart. The sequel gives you a fighting chance and while the occasional swordfight is fun and exciting, a quick escape is more sensible when the numbers are against you. Going up against a single foe can result in a flurry of satisfying blocks, parries, and counters. Gone are the instant deaths and players can either choose to get out of dodge or attempt to fight their way out of the mess. ![]() While completing missions without being detected is the ideal scenario, there is always the chance of combat when you inevitably get discovered, and Aragami 2 has switched things up once more. Together with other useful passive skills that can aid your planning and strategy, it is clear that Lince Works wants players to experiment and returning to previous missions to discover more ways to play. If you prefer to move with more freedom, you might consider mesmerizing the enemy instead, eliminating the possibility of alarm while exploring with impunity. The power fantasy of a supernatural assassin definitely delivers in that regard. A whistle ability goes from affecting all guards in earshot to an upgraded version that can target specific guards. By unlocking certain powers and upgrading them further, you can start picking off foes methodically with precision. It is a shame that we no longer have the power to create darkness as a means of transportation, but there are new powers to tap into that are useful most of the time.įor those who prefer complete stealth, Aragami 2 is right up your alley. Although there are not many conversations to be had, being around fellow people who are afflicted with the same condition and the impending invasion can be a good motivation for players to drive forward.Īnother big change in Aragami 2 sees the bolstering of skills and powers that are in your arsenal. ![]() The addition of a hub area does help in allowing players to build an attachment to the people of Kakurega and functions as a place to take a breather before setting out for the next mission. There are also ability points to spend to strengthen the protagonist with new Shadow powers or passive bonuses. ![]() In this hub world, players can interact with villagers, or try their hand at crafting. This time around, however, gone is the linearity in terms of narrative, and in comes a mission-based structure that offers a variety of mission types.Īrriving in Kakurega Village, the crisis of both impending mass memory loss and the invasion of the Akatsuchi faction sees the village elder Katashi relying on you to save the day. As the titular Aragami, cursed elite warriors capable of controlling the mystical power of Shadow Essence, players still control the shadows as a means to an end. ![]() Will you tell me when my order is on its way? 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Certain items can take longer to source than the estimated week, particularly during busy trading periods and may take longer to arrive at our warehouse.Where an item is 'Back in stock soon', we'll aim to receive more stock within a week and will dispatch any orders once the shipment has arrived.We will aim to dispatch pre-orders so that you receive them on the release date. ![]() Orders sent via the Express Delivery service will be dispatched the same day if ordered by 2pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).Orders sent via Royal Mail 48® are usually received within two to five working days, including Saturdays.If the items are in stock, we’ll aim to dispatch them within 24 hours of your order being placed. Note: We recommend to encrypt strings that contain sensitive data (logins, passwords, API credentials, keys, and so on), it’s also useful to encrypt some more strings in order to knock a malicious person out of the way, and to make the reverse engineering task much more complicated. As a result, if the code is decompiled, the contents of strings will be hidden and will be inaccessible for static analysis and decryption. The dynamic keys are calculated during the work of the protected application based on many parameters (context-sensitive), and they can't be extracted from the application's code. It is based on a strong cryptographic algorithm with the dynamic keys or White-Box Cryptography. String EncryptionĮncryption of strings is used to hide the contents of string constants in mobile applications. Note: Some of the features are available in the Enterprise version only. Secure Execution Environment and CryptoModule.Environment checks: Emulator/Root/Debug/Hooks/Jailbreak detection, custom firmware detection, wireless status monitoring.Transparent SSL Pinning / HTTP Public Key Pinning (HPKP).Obfuscation of AndroidManifest: Applications/ActivityNames/ContentProviders/Receivers class names mangling. ![]() Resource name obfuscation (resources.arsc).Integrity control: certificate checks, APK's content checks.Hiding method calls, field types and field access with use of the DexProtector's native invokedynamic engine.Supported Application Development Frameworks: Adobe PhoneGap, Apache Cordova, B4X, Cocos2d, Ionic, ReactNative, Titanium, Unity, Xamarin Supported platforms: Android, Android Wear, Android TV, Android Auto, iOS, WatchOS, tvOS, FireOS, YunOS Supported languages: Java, Kotlin, C/C++, C#, Objective-C, Swift, HTML/JS Successfully prevents Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis and TamperingĮffortless integration (Gradle, Ant, Maven) ![]() It applies the one and only true multi-layer protection (Native/Byte-code) DexProtector is the security solution for Android and iOS ( Enterprise) platforms.ĭexProtector works directly (post-processing, no coding required) with APKs, AARs, AABs, IPAs and iOS Frameworks bringing the unbeatable integrity control. |