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(April 28th) Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:
Mac computers: Sleep Indicator Light behavior
About the screens you see when your Mac starts up
Try safe mode if your Mac doesn't finish starting up
MacBook Pro: Bottom case foot replacement DIY instructions
If your iMac (2013 or 2014 model) restarts when opening a JPEG image in Finder or Preview (ref: iMac Graphics Update for 10.10.3 released Apr. 23rd)
Using Game Center on your Mac or iOS device
How to verify the authenticity of manually downloaded Apple software updates
About the security content of iOS 8.3
About the security content of OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 and Security Update 2015-004
Manage your associated devices in iTunes
Hide and unhide purchases in the iTunes Store
How to Set up your Apple Watch
If you need more space for an iOS update
Get help with iOS update and restore errors
Change the name of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
About Restrictions (parental controls) on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Use Restrictions to prevent purchasing on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Nike + iPod: Achieving a new workout milestone may cause your iPod nano to unexpectedly reset
Sync iBooks between your Mac and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Troubleshooting Sync Services on Windows with Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010
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Previous News Archive Summary:
April 27th, 2015 News Archive
LaCie Rugged RAID (Thunderbolt) review
Another Tip for Pro Video Formats 2.0.1 keeps appearing in Updates
Micromat MachineProfile 1.0.23 update (adds 2015 Mac support, more)
Apple Reports Record Second Quarter Results (press release)
New/Updated Apple Support Articles: (partial list)
- How to Use Projector Calibrator in OS X
- Mac keyboard shortcuts for accessibility features
- Get the latest version of Safari for your Mac
- About Family Sharing
- Get help using iCloud Drive
- Apple Configurator: Managing iOS device software
- How to Set up your Apple Watch
- About Notifications on your Apple Watch
- Adjust the intensity of haptic alerts on your Apple Watch
- Your heart rate. What it means, and where on Apple Watch you'll find it.
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