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Apple/products related News/Updates/Reviews/Tips/PR: (later added first)
Reminder on Screen Sharing and iTunes HD video playback problems (HDCP):
If you're suddenly unable to play protected iTunes HD content after an upgrade ("This movie can be played only on displays that support HDCP..."), check System Prefs/Sharing to see if Screen Sharing is enabled - if so disable it. (This has been mentioned before but repeating again after a report of Screen Sharing enabled after upgrading to Yosemite. There are other causes of course but screen sharing was the first item to check in previous post on Tips for HDCP Errors/Problems playing purchased iTunes HD Video.)
  
Other News/Updates/Reviews/Tech/PR: (later added first)

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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades/Mods/Repairs:
  • OS X Drivers for Belkin F9L1109 802.11ac USB 3.0 adapter (OS X 10.10 report)
  • (2008 Mac Pro) Asus PCE-AC68 802.11ac PCIe card with OS X Yosemite
  • CUDA Problems with Nvidia 343.01.01f01 Driver for Yosemite
  • MacBook Pro ExpressCards page updated (OS X 10.9.5/eSATA card)
  • Another 2009 Mac Pro NB (overheating) Heatsink Retainer Repair
  • Mac OS X Compatible 802.11ac Adapters (USB/PCIe/Mini-PCIe) Updated
  • 2009 Mac Pro 6-core 3.46GHz CPU Upgrade, Repair NB Heatsink Retainers
  • 2009 Mac Pro 12-core CPU Upgrade (Dual 2.93GHz X5670 Westmere CPUs)
  • 2009 Mac Pro Northbridge High Temperatures? Check Plastic Heatsink Retainers
  • Tips for HDCP Errors/Problems playing purchased iTunes HD Video

    (Listing of Updates, DIY Upgrades, Repairs, Tips and more you may have missed.)

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    Previous News Archive Summary:
      November 6th/7th News Archive
    • 2014 Mac Mini review: Not the upgrade we were hoping for
    • Create a Bootable Yosemite USB Install Drive with DiskMaker X
    • Apple's Guide to manually creating a bootable installer for OS X 10.10/10.9
    • Pages v5.5.1 for OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)
    • Pages v2.5.1, Numbers v2.5.1 and Keynote v2.5.1 for iOS 8
    • OWC 1TB (960GB) Aura SSD Upgrade for MacBook Air 2010-2012 Models
    • FujiXerox Printer Drivers v3.0 for OS X (apple D/L page)
    • Microsoft Outlook for Mac v15.3 review
    • Microsoft Office for iOS goes free
    • EFF's Secure Messaging Scorecard
    • Pixelmator 3.3 release notes
    • Apple Support/How-To Article Updates:
      - Using Apple Hardware Test
      - What is OS X Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
      - OS X Printer and scanner software available for download
      - If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
      - What to do if your iOS Device is not responding or does not turn on

    For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
      


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