macOS apps not connected to internet (11.6.1)
After installing recent 11.6.1 security update. None of my macOS apps will connect to the internet. This includes Mail, app store, safari, itunes, appleTV app (Library detected (cached?) but will not play), software updater, appleID sign in, icloud. Pretty much the whole suite.
However, the internet connection manager shows a good connection, and I can use browsers such as firefox with no issue. Messages even will mirror the items received on my phone, but it seems to be the exception. No issue with skype or zoom and non-apple apps using internet connection. The lack of connection is only impacting macOS apps.
I am running a imac 21.5 inch 2017, purchased in July 2021). Came installed with catalina and was working fine, but this issue appeared when initially updating to Big Sur (v11), but after a few reboots, and just ignoring it for awhile, the issue dissappeared and I was able to upgrade the rest of the way to current version. The issue hasn't repeated until recent security update. Have again attempted reboots, zapping pram, but no success.
I'm tempted to upgrade to v12 through the apple website (not appstore) using firefox browser, but would this fix the issue?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)