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News Story Links for the week of July 2nd through July 6th, 2012:

Monday July 2nd, 2012

• Apple/products related News/Articles/Op-Ed/Software Updates:
  • Review of Mid-2012 MacBook Air (11in/1.7GHz/4GB/128GB)
  • 2012 MacBook Pro/OS X 10.7.5 beta Nvidia drivers are leaky
  • Final Cut Pro X Performance Tips
  • Apple pays $60M in China iPad dispute
  • Apple's MobileMe is dead - but you can still retrieve your files
  • Kaspersky detects more APT attacks targeting Macs
  • Retina MacBook Pro Lock + Security case Bundle (preorder)
  • VLC Media Player 2.0.2 Update (info/download)
  • When His Project Was Canceled, Unemployed Programmer Kept Sneaking Into Apple to Finish the Job
  
  
  
• New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  • Apple Thunderbolt cables and adapters
  • About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters
    
    
  • Aperture 3: Training resources
  • Final Cut Pro X: Training resources
  • Pro Application Replacement Serial Numbers
  • Shake 4.1: Compressor 1 & 2 not compatible with Qmaster 2.1 (incl. w/Shake 4.1)
  • iPhoto 9.2.2 or later: Migrating MobileMe albums and photos to your iPhoto library
  • Aperture 3.2.3 or later: Migrating MobileMe albums & photos to your Aperture library
    
    
  • Apple product tutorials
  • Mac Pro & Mac mini Fast Start: The new user's guide to the Mac
  • How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider or Distributor
    
    
  • Mac 101: iCal
  • Disc Burning Quick Assist
  • Chinese subtitles may not display correctly (w/tip)
    
    
  • Mac OS X: Resetting the SyncServices folder
  • iSync: Supported mobile phones in Mac OS X v10.4, 10.5, and 10.6
  • Advanced troubleshooting for Sync Services on Windows with Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010
  • Time Machine - "Backup volume could not be mounted" after changing network volume's password
    
    
  • Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email
  • iCloud: Keeping an existing @mac.com email address
  • Creating an iCloud account: Frequently Asked Questions
  • iCloud: Configuring Mail with Mac OS X v10.6 or iOS 4
  • iCloud: Troubleshooting creating backups
  • iCloud: Troubleshooting the move from MobileMe to iCloud
  • iCloud: What if my device or computer doesn't meet iCloud system requirements for moving from MobileMe?
  • iCloud: Migrated MobileMe Accounts may behave unexpectedly on iOS when restored from iTunes
    
    
  • iWeb: Discontinuation of MobileMe services
  • iMovie: MobileMe services are no longer available
  • Error messages appear when you access MobileMe
  • MobileMe: About moving to iCloud
  • Frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud
  • MobileMe: Save your MobileMe content to your computer
  • MobileMe: How to save files on your MobileMe iDisk
  • MobileMe: How to save your MobileMe Gallery photos and movies
  • MobileMe: How to back up MobileMe Contacts, Calendars, and Bookmarks
  • MobileMe: Uninstalling the MobileMe Control Panel for Windows
  • MobileMe: How to move an iWeb site from MobileMe to another web hosting service
  
  
  
• Other News/Articles/Reviews/Op-Ed/OT:
  • Linksys firmware upgrade for (EA3500/EA4500) Wi-Fi routers angers some users
  • 'Leap Second' Bug Wreaks Havoc Across Web
  • (Real) Storm Crushes Amazon Cloud, Knocks out Netflix, Pinterest, Instagram
  • Friday's storms raise questions about safety of cloud computing
  • Micron To Buy Elpida Memory, Debts for $2.5 Billion
  • Pantech Vega S5 (phone) boasts 5" 720p display, 13MP camera
  • AMD Posts Catalyst 12.6 WHQL, 12.7 Beta
  • EVGA Precision v3.0.3
  • Review of Plextor M3 Pro 256GB
  • Review of SVS SB12-NSD Subwoofer

• Apple/products related Reviews/Rumors/Op-Ed/Software Updates:
  • Review of MacBook Pro 13in (Mid 2012)
  • Review of Retina MacBook Pro
  • Supply chain reportedly to start volume shipping products for new iMac in July
  • Retina Display iMac to debut in October?
  • Op-Ed: Do we really need razor-sharp screens?
  • Nexus Q vs Apple TV (comparison)
  • Plex Media Server v0.9.6.5
  
  New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  • About the SD and SDXC card slot
  • Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive
  • Xserve: How to use command line to monitor Xserve hardware
    
    
  • iDVD: Slideshow error while rendering or encoding
  • iMovie 9.0.6: iMovie unexpectedly quits after opening
  • Final Cut Pro X: RED Workflows with Final Cut Pro X white paper
  • Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Custom/duplicate Compressor settings may not be preserved
    
    
  • OS X v10.5, v10.6: How to back up and restore your files
  • OS X: White scrolling text appears during start up
  • OS X: Back to My Mac requires AirPort base station or UPnP-capable 3rd-party router
    
    
  • iCloud: Mail server information
  • Recovering iCloud or MobileMe data from iTunes backups for an iOS device
  • How to save your MobileMe Gallery photos and movies (rev'd again)
    (Many on iCloud/MobileMe in yesterday's listing)
    
    
  • About the Mac App Store
  • About Remote app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
  • How do I remove my podcast from the iTunes Store catalog?
    
    (the following posted as FYI, now archived/no longer updated)
  • Archived - Xserve RAID: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Archived - Xserve RAID: About Controller Cache Memory
  • Archived - Xserve RAID: About Apple Drive Module (ADM) Drive Cache
  • Archived - Xserve RAID: About Using Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
  • Archived - OS X, OS X Server: How to Use Apple-Supplied RAID Software
  • Archived - Promise VTrak: Controller replacement procedure
  • Archived - Xsan: Managing video production workflow in relation to Xsan Volume bandwidth
  
  
  
• Other News/Articles/Op-Ed/OBits/OT:
  • Gates: Apple may have to make a Surface-like device
  • EU court: Sale of used software licenses is just fine
  • (Nvidia) GPU Test Drive - Run Science Apps 5x Faster (via Remote Cluster)
  • Microsoft offers cheap upgrades for Windows 8 Pro
  • NASA mourns tragic death of retired astronaut Alan Poindexter
  • Ferrari designer Pininfarina dies aged 85
  • Ferrari salutes Sergio Pininfarina
  • Andy Griffith dies at age 86
  • Happy birthday, Corvette

• Mini owner report on problems w/Crucial M225 Firmware v2030
  
  
• OS X 10.7.4 Finder (Remote) File Substitution Bug (also seen in Dev/Beta 10.8)
  
  
• Apple/products related News/Op-Ed/SW Updates:
  • Apple removes malware app from App Store
  • App Store Encryption Glitch Causes Many New App Updates To Crash - See List
  • Rumors of Apple Tweaking Camera, Battery in Current iPad
  • Apple Patent for Head-Mounted Computing Device
  • Apple Grip on Metal Chassis Supplies Leaves Ultrabook Makers Scrambling
  • Cocktail 6.0, Mountain Lion Edition
  • Brother Printer Drivers v2.9 for OS X Lion/10.6
  
  
  
• New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  • Mac Pro: How to remove or install memory
  • OS X v10.7: Unable to connect to a Mac OS X v10.6 Open Directory Server
  • OS X v10.5, v10.6: How to back up and restore your files
  • Aperture: Foil stamp may be missing on book
  • About Apple Configurator 1.1 (v1.1 rel'd last week)
  • iPhoto 9.2.2 or later: Migrating MobileMe albums and photos to your iPhoto library
  • OS X: Printer and scanner software available for download
  • AirPort: NAT port mapping to L2TP VPN servers at private addresses via AirPort Utility does not work
    
    
  • Archived - About artbox
  • Archived - How to delete captions and metadata from your Aperture project
  • Archived - MacBook Air (Original): How to address a computer that starts up with 9 beeps
  
  
  
• Other News/Articles/Alerts/Op-Ed/OT:
  • Comparing Dual-Core vs. Quad-Core CPUs
  • New Java Exploit to Debut in BlackHole Exploit Kits
  • Teach with Portals: Valve takes edutainment to a whole new level
  • New Android Malware Uses Phones as Spam Botnet
  • Fed workaround for DNSchanger infected computers ends July 9th
  • Cisco Changes Privacy Policy in Cloud Connect Service
  • Best Buy Tries on Apple's Sleek Look
  • Toshiba Fined $87M for LCD Price Fixing; Won't Pay a Penny
  • NVIDIA Posts GeForce 304.79 Beta Drivers, Unifies Win8 & Win7/Vista Drivers
  • (Sticker Shock) Cue Acoustics PS1 Wireless Speaker System
  • 1996 BMW 328i vs. 2012 328i

• Apple/products related News/Reviews/SW Updates:
  • Another Retina MacBook Pro Review
  • OWC's July Garage Sale/Clearance page (sponsor blog)
  • Mac USB3 performance: worth the cost?
  • Mac vs. PC gap is the narrowest since '90s
  • Apple Fixes App Crashing Issues, DRM Software To Blame (ref: prev. story/list)
  • EyeTV 3.5.5 update
  
  
  
• New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  • MacBook Pro: Frequently asked questions about using a Retina display
  • Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Using "This Computer Plus" or other configured cluster
    
    
  • iCloud: Mail server information
  • iTunes Store: Can't download or play a podcast
  • iPhone and iPod: Liquid damage is not covered by warranty
  • iOS: How to adjust Time Zone Support for calendars
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Rumors/OT:
  • Amazon Said to Plan Smartphone to Vie With iPhone
  • AT&T will offer service to block phones/tablets reported stolen
  • Court Ruling Could Be Boon to Cyberheist Victims
  • Another Reminder on Fed DNSchanger workaround ending Monday
  • Yamaha RX-A2020 9.2 Networking A/V Receiver Review