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AirPort Client Update for (some) MacBook/MacBook Pros (fix for 10.5.8 problems)
(also added a link to this update in yesterday's post about this problem.)

About AirPort Client Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro
This update is recommended for some Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X v10.5.8 and addresses an issue with AirPort performance while running on battery power. It may only be installed on:

  • MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
  • MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
  • MacBook (13-inch, Late 2008)
  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008)
  • MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008)
  • MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008)
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    Safari 4.0.3 Update (bug fixes/improvements and security fixes)
    Appears in software update but also available now at http://www.apple.com/safari/download/. (Restart required after update/install.)

    "About Safari 4.0.3
    This update is recommended for all Safari users and includes improvements to stability, compatibility and security including:
  • Stability improvements for webpages that use the HTML 5 video tag
  • Stability improvements for 3rd-party plug-ins
  • Stability improvements for Top Sites
  • Fixes an issue that prevented some users from logging into iWork.com
  • Fixes an issue that could cause web content to be displayed in greyscale instead of color

    For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this site: About Apple Security Updates."

  • Here's a direct link to the doc About the security content of Safari 4.0.3.
    (FYI - sometimes addons can be broken by Safari updates. There's a 1Password 2.9.24 update now that notes Safari 4.0.3 compatibility.)

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    Apple posts Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.1 for Windows
    Today Apple also posted Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.1 for Windows - "This update improves reliability while running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista on a Mac computer using Boot Camp". They also have a related doc About the Multi-Touch Trackpad update 1.1 for Windows XP and Vista.
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    Apple adds Matte Display option to 15in MacBook Pros
    Eddie sent a note that the Apple store now offers a matte display option on the 15in MacBook Pros. (Previously available only on 17in models.) The Matte option adds $50 (same as 17in option price).
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    Duke Nukem 3D for iPhone/Touch (launch day priced at $2.99)
    I had several mails this morning that Duke Nukem 3D for iPhone/Touch is available now with a $2.99 1 day launch sale. Some review complaints about controls and a rumor of an update. (Normally I'd just include this in the other news/software listing but often that gets missed and I get more mails about something already there.)
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    Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting doc updates

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    Other News/Articles/Rumors, Misc. Software Updates

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    Recent Articles and Reviews
    Listing/links to recent articles and reviews you may have missed.
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