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Security Update 2010-005 released

August 24, 2010

Apple released a new security update today, more info can be found here. It’s available for Mac OS X v10.5.8, Mac OS X Server v10.5.8, Mac OS X v10.6.4 and Mac OS X Server v10.6.4. It blocks several security holes, and I recommend all Mac users keep up to date with ALL security updates. Use [...]

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New iMacs, Mac Pros, Magic Trackpad released

July 27, 2010

Mid-2010 iMac The new Mid-2010 iMacs are out, and they are pretty wonderful. the backlit displays are brilliantly sharp, and are powered by upgraded graphic cards. They have faster processors, too. They also feature Hyper-Threading and in the case of the i5 abd 57 processor models, Turbo Boost. The Intel Xeon processors support Hyper-Threading, which [...]

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Apple releases update to Mac OS X 10.6.4 for the new iMacs

July 27, 2010

An update to Mac OS X 10.6.4 was released this morning, with additions specific for the new iMacs… oh, you didn’t know about the new iMacs? Read the next post! Unless you have one of the new model iMacs, you won’t need this update. The new update addresses graphic anomalies occurring in the new iMacs [...]

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New Safari Autofill Privacy Flaw

July 24, 2010

Apple is working to fix a security flaw in Safari that could allow a web site to grab names, email addresses and other info from visitors, no matter if the visitor volunteers the the info or not. The AutoFill feature in Safari is very convenient, and is turned on by default, but has recently been [...]

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iPhone 4 Free Case News

July 23, 2010

Apple unleashed it’s free iPhone 4 Case Program for all iPhone owners who purchase an iPhone 4 prior to September 30, 2010. This fulfils a promise made by Steve Jobs last week. To take advantage, download an app and select either an Apple Bumper Case, or one of the third-party cases offered, at no charge. [...]

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iTunes 9.2.1 update

July 20, 2010

iTunes 9.2.1 was released yesterday to improve security and fix bugs. Some of the changes: Disables older versions of some incompatible third-party plug-ins Addresses minor issues with dragging and dropping items Addresses a performance issue when first syncing to some devices with iTunes 9.2 Addresses an issue upgrading to iOS 4 on an iPhone or [...]

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IOS 4.0 Available

June 21, 2010

The new iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch operating system is available, and downloading as I write. I’m excited! I plugged my iPhone in to my Mac, fired up iTunes, and… my software was up to date, supposedly. I clicked the button to update, and lo and behold, I was offered the option of downloading and installing, downloading only, [...]

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iPhone 4 pre-orders 600,000 in one day.

June 16, 2010

It took about 3 dozen tries… well, maybe 2 dozen, but I finally got a “reservation” to pick my new iPhone 4 32GB (Black) up at the Santa Rosa, CA. Apple Store on June 24. Stay tuned for first impressions. I’ll no doubt be posting that day. Problems with the pre-order process I can’t speak [...]

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Mac OS X 10.6.4 update released

June 16, 2010

Apple released the newest update to Mac OS X 10.6 yesterday. They have more info on this page. Updating instructions from Apple: Updating your system You should back up your system before installation; you can use Time Machine. Do not interrupt the installation process once you have started to update your system. You may experience [...]

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Mac Minis upgraded

June 15, 2010

Apple just announced the new Mac Mini, with new features: An aluminum unibody enclosure Up to twice the graphics performance Industry-leading energy efficiency An HDMI port and SD card slot The HDMI port will make the new Mini a very interesting solution for Home Theater installations. Basic configurations are: 2.4GHz with 2GB RAM, a 320GB [...]

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