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macOS's 49.7-Day Networking Time Bomb: Reboot or Bust

Your Mac's been counting down to network oblivion for 49.7 days. Straight from an AI firm's nightmare—reboot city awaits.

Ticking clock overlay on macOS networking interface showing failure after 49.7 days

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • macOS networking stack fails after exactly 49.7 days due to time value bug—reboot required. 𝕏
  • Discovered by AI firm Photon during server ops; exposes Apple's time-handling flaws. 𝕏
  • Risk highest for always-on servers; monitor uptime and push for quick Apple patch. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Tom's Hardware - AI

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