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Nvidia Graphics Driver Update for OS X 10.9.5 w/Security Update 2015-004
Nvidia download page for Graphics driver 334.01.03.f03 for OS X 10.9.5 build 13F1077. (The build after installing OS X Security Update 2015-004 released April 8th.) Here's a clip from the main D/L page tab (other than version info typical boilerplate).
"New in Release 343.01.03f03
  • Graphics driver updated for OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 (build 13F1077)
  • Contains performance improvements and bug fixes for a wide range of applications.
  • Includes NVIDIA Driver Manager preference pane."
  • See linked page/tabs for more info. As of April 14th post date page lists older Cuda 6.0.51 version but link goes to the latest CUDA 7.0.36 update for OS X released April 9th.
      

    Nvidia Graphics Driver Update for OS X 10.8.5 w/Security Update 2015-004
    Nvidia download page for Graphics driver 313.01.04.f04 for OS X 10.8.5 build 12F2518. (The build after installing OS X Security Update 2015-004 released April 8th.) Here's a clip from the main D/L page tab (again, other than version info typical boilerplate).
    "New in Release 313.01.04.f04
  • Graphics driver updated for OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 (build 12F2518)
  • Contains performance improvements and bug fixes for a wide range of applications.
  • Includes NVIDIA Driver Manager preference pane."
  • As of April 14th post date page lists older Cuda 5.5.28 version but link goes to CUDA 7.0.36 for OS X that does not list 10.8.x support. As of post date, latest CUDA to list OS X 10.8.x support is CUDA 6.5.46. (Older generation GPUs are told to use CUDA 6.5.45.)
      

    (April 14th/15th) Apple Support/How-To Article Updates: (later first)

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    Previous News Archive Summary:
      April 13th, 2015 News Archive
    • Final Cut Pro X 10.2, Motion 5.2 and Compressor 4.2 Updates
    • Apple Pro Video Formats (codecs) 2.0.1
    • Tips for SSL Certificate Problems after Security Update 2015-004
    • Available disk space not reported correctly after Yosemite Recovery Update
    • Tip for OS X Server not updating to 4.1
    • OWC Viper Pro Thunderbolt External SSD Premieres at NAB
    • NVMe SSD: An Introduction to the Standards for PCIe SSDs
    • HGST ships NVM Express Compliant PCIe SSDs
    • Apple in talks with musicians for exclusive streaming deals
    • Should Apple Launch an 8K iMac?
    • New/Updated Apple Support Articles: (partial list)
      - About backups in iCloud and iTunes
      - Troubleshooting problems restoring from iCloud backup
      - If a droplet doesn't open in Compressor 4.2
      - If photos or video files are missing or checkered in a Motion project
      - If you can't burn a Blu-ray disc in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, or Compressor
      - If clients can't connect using LDAP after upgrading your server to OS X v10.10.3
      - How Power Nap works on your Mac (with list of macs that support it)
      - If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch doesn't respond or doesn't turn on
      - Tip for Mac unexpectedly restarts and shuts down after OS X v10.10.3 update
      - Fix flashing question mark after installing 'OS X Yosemite Recovery Update 1.0.'

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