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News Story Links for the week of April 30th through May 4th, 2012:

Monday April 30th, 2012

• (2006-08) Mac Pro FBDIMM Pairing Guide/Pairing Mix Tests (revisited)
  
  
• Apple/Products related News/Articles/Op-Ed:
  • Python-based malware attack targets Macs. Windows PCs also under fire (Sophos)
  • AV firm data shows Snow Leopard users most prone to Flashback infection
  • Apple's Tim Cook wins where Jobs failed: On Java
    (click bait title, ref: last week's PR from Oracle on Java for OS X)
  • (Yet another) Op-Ed on Apple's reported tax rate
  
  
  
• New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  • Lion Server: VPN service does not accept connections after update
  • iPhoto '09 & iPhoto '11: Improving face recognition results
  • OS X: How to change the behavior of function keys
  • Xsan: How to automount StorNext volumes
  • Apple Photo Services: Product line details for books, cards, and calendars
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • Intel admits Ivy Bridge chips run hotter - Overclockers beware
    (ref: OC's article on Ivy Bridge Temperatures)
  • NVIDIA Unveils GeForce GTX 690: Dual GK104 Flagship Launching May 3rd
  • Ivy Bridge HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7 3770K) vs Radeon HD 6550D (A8 3870K)
  • Capsule Review: Sapphire's Radeon HD 7870 Overclock Edition
  • How To Succeed Like Apple and Amazon
  • How Nvidia can accelerate the graphics in your apps
  • Religious Sites are Worst for Malware, (Symantec) Report Finds
  • Down but Not Out: Conficker Camouflages New Windows Infections
  • Top 5 Concerns About CISPA
  • With The Avengers, Joss Whedon Masters the Marvel Universe

• How to Keep your MobileMe mail working w/o Lion or iCloud compatible device
  
  
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Docs:
  • MobileMe: Save your MobileMe content before June 30, 2012
  • Frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud
  • MobileMe: About moving to iCloud
  • iCloud: Troubleshooting the move from MobileMe to iCloud
  • iCloud: What if my device or computer doesn't meet iCloud system requirements?
    
    
  • About the Guest network feature of AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule
  • Managed Client: How to manage the Keychain menu in Workgroup Manager
  • Xserve (Late 2006 and later): Configuring Lights-Out Management (LOM)
  • OS X v10.4, 10.5, 10.6: How to look up ".local" hostnames via both Bonjour and standard DNS
  • iMovie '08: Camcorder Support
    
    
  • iTunes Store: Which types of items can I buy in my country?
  • iOS: Troubleshooting applications purchased from the App Store
  • iPhoto for iOS: Downloading videos from Journal pages
  • iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles
  • iOS: Using FaceTime
  
  
  
• Apple/Products related News/Op-Ed/Rumors:
  • Flashback 'hijacked' Google keyword searches
    (ref: Symantec's OSX.Flashback.K - The motivation behind the malware - $$$)
  • Apple's Thunderbolt cable criticized as expensive, but Elgato's is no cheaper
  • RIM Orchestrated 'Wake Up' Protest at Australian Apple Store
  • Apple plans to crush carriers and offer direct mobile service, expert says
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • NEC PA271W Display Review
  • Facebook urges users to share organ-donor status
  • Skype investigates a potential security threat
  • Denon AVR-3312CI A/V Receiver Review
  • The GQ&A: Richard Hammond's 10 Best (?) American Cars

• Apple/Products related News/Articles/Op-Ed:
  • Watch Steve Jobs play FDR in a long-lost takeoff on famous '1984' Mac TV AD
  • Some Users Unhappy With iTunes' New Security Questions
  • Microsoft detects new malware targeting unpatched Mac Office
    (ref: MS's An interesting case of Mac OSX malware of Apr 30th)
  • Spotify Releases iPad App w/New Sonic Exploration Features
  • Apple ID Horror Story
  
  
  
• New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  • Final Cut Pro X: How to remove and reinstall Final Cut Pro X
  • Wireless input devices: Bluetooth frequently asked questions
  • Apple Portables: About the Sudden Motion Sensor
  • Mac 101: Mac essentials
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • $99 Xbox, Kindle Bundle on Tap Next Week?
  • Gaming Laptops w/Intel's Ivy Bridge Processors
  • Slimming Desktops Down: Intel Reveals Next Unit of Computing
  • Global Payments Breach Window Expands
  • 2013 Nissan GT-R: How to Manhandle a 545HP Supercomputer around Laguna Seca
  • Paradigm SUB 1 Review

• Apple/Products related Updates/Articles/Op-Ed/Rumors:
  • Little Snitch 2.5.2 (and release notes)
  • Why Apple Needs Wal-Mart More Than It Needs Target
  • Apple's TV: Petite Glass in Every Corner of Your Home
  • Liquidmetal in an Apple product? Don't hold your breath
  
  
  
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:
  • Using Activity Monitor to read System Memory & determine how much RAM is used
  • iCloud: Setting up & using Back to My Mac w/802.11n AirPort base or Time Capsule
  • Final Cut Studio (2009): Compatible version of Cinema Tools for OS X Lion
  • Software downloads: Frequently asked questions
    
    
  • Apple Portables: Troubleshooting power adapters with a barrel-type connector
  • MacBook (2009): Mini-DVI to video adapter compatibility
  • Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen): How to restart your Apple TV
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod touch: Keeping device within acceptable operating temperatures
    
    (these 2 have reminders on MobileMe June 30 end)
  • How to save files on your MobileMe iDisk to your Mac or Windows PC
  • How to move an iWeb site from MobileMe to another web hosting service
    
    
  • Xserve (Late 2006 or later): How to configure Server Monitor to access Xserve
  • OS X Server 10.5: Authentication methods for Podcast Producer
  • Managed Client: How to manage Control Features in iTunes 8.1 or later
    
    
  • iTunes Store: Film rental usage rights in Europe
  • iPhone: Understanding the TTY symbol in the status bar
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • Nvidia GTX 690 Review: Ultra Expensive, Ultra Rare, Ultra Fast (Anandtech)
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 Review (PCmag)
  • 9 Fake Apple products that would make Jony Ive Cringe
  • OpenX Promises Fix for Rogue Ads Bug
  • Malware targeted to Android devices via compromised Web sites
  • Turn Your Old Netbook Into A Touchscreen Tablet

• Latest Report on Apple Exchange Program for some ATI 2600XT's w/Distorted Video
  
  
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:
  • Troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues in OS X Lion and OS X v10.6
  • Using Lion Recovery when no DHCP service is available
  • iTunes 10: About playing music with AirPlay
    
    
  • iCloud: Backup and restore overview
  • iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Reminders and Tasks
  • iCloud: Distinguishing between Calendars and Reminders
  • Mail: Troubleshooting sending & receiving email messages (OS X Lion, OS X v10.6)
  • MobileMe: Backup troubleshooting tips
  • Mac 101: Safari 5.1
    
    
  • Mac mini (Early 2006) and later: Connecting to a television
  • Power Mac G5: Display Compatibility
  • iMac (Late 2006): External Ports and Connectors
    
    
  • iPad Wi-Fi + 4G: About 4G LTE connectivity
  • iPad (3rd generation): Using Dictation
  • iOS: Force an app to close
    
    
  • Xsan: Issues creating files in directories that have an unresolved POSIX GID
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • Java for OS X Developer Preview (11M3705+10M3705a) (apple dev note on next update)
  • Critical Flash Update Fixes Zero-day Flaw (deja-vu)
  • The iPad 2,4 Review: 32nm Brings Better Battery Life (anandtech)
  • D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router Review: Strong Monitoring, Indifferent Performance
  • TSMC's 28nm ARM Cortex-A9 Test Chip reaches beyond 3GHz
  • Feds Seized Hip-Hop Site for a Year, Waiting for Proof of Infringement
  • Microsoft to Botmasters: Abandon Your Inboxes
  • Review: Sharp Wit Lifts "Avengers" Above Formulaic Action