News Archive for Monday, March 18th, 2013

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Previous Day's News Summary: (no update Fri)
    Thursday March 14th, 2013 News Archive
  • 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.1 (info/download)
  • OS X 10.8.3 Update (with Safari 6.0.3) Downloads/Info on Security Fixes
  • Security Update 2013-001 for OS X 10.6.8 and OS X 10.7.5 (info/downloads)
  • Apple Boot Camp 5 and Boot Camp 4.x Software Update Downloads
  • Apple store has iMacs with Built-in VESA Mount Adapter (adds $40)
  • 2012 Mac Mini user's Tip for Dell 2413 Display problem
  • LightWave 3D Group unveils Architectural Design Bundle
  • Civilization V Expansion 'Brave New World' Coming to Mac
  • Apple and Facebook Flash Forward to Computer Memory of the Future
  • Apple eyes wireless charging via the iPad Smart Cover
  • Jobs to be manga hero in Japanese comic series
  • VirtualBox 4.2.10 (freeware VM)
  • New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Docs:
    - About the OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.3 Update
    - About the security content of OS X v10.8.3 & Security Update 2013-001
    - About the security content of Safari 6.0.3
    - Boot Camp 5: Frequently asked questions
    - Boot Camp: Installing Windows 7 Frequently Asked Questions
    - Boot Camp: Frequently asked questions about installing Windows 8
    - Boot Camp: Thunderbolt devices not recognized after Windows 8 upgrade
    - Boot Camp: About keyboards and key assignment for Microsoft Windows
    - Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems
    - Boot Camp: Windows installation boots to black screen with blinking cursor
    - iMac (27-inch, Late 2012): Boot Camp alert with 3TB hard drive (fixed in 10.8.3)
    - iMac: "Windows 8 not supported on this Mac" alert message (fixed in 10.8.3)
    - Windows 8, iMac (Mid 2011): Keyboard screen brightness controls do not work
    - MacBook Pro (13" Late 2012): Distorted or black screen during Windows 8 install
    - MacBook Air (Mid 2012): "Free up space on Drive C" alert during Win 8 upgrade
    - Win 8/Boot Camp 5: MacBook Air won't start or displays low res graphics
    - Windows 8: "Uninstall USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver" alert
    - Using USB 3 devices on Mac computers FAQ
    - AirPort and Bluetooth: Potential sources of interference
    - iMac (Late 2012): VESA mount compatibility
    - Understanding your support coverage and service options
    - Many new Docs on AppleCare warranty, agreements, and terms

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