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News Story Links for the week of May 7th through May 11th, 2012:

Monday May 7th, 2012

• Apple/Products related Updates/News/Reviews/Rumors:
  • iOS 5.1.1 Software Update (with security fixes)
  • Apple security blunder (in 10.7.3) exposes Lion login passwords in clear text
  • Rumor: Apple may launch a MacBook Air for $799 this year
  • Adobe preps silent Flash updates for Macs
  • Google Said to Face Fine by U.S. Over Apple Safari Breach
  • (Short) Review of Apple TV (3rd gen)
  • Adobe Lightroom 4.1 Review
  • (PCMag) Review of Adobe CS6
  
  
  
• New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  • About the security content of iOS 5.1.1 Software Update (ref: above update)
  • Apple security updates (for above doc link)
  • Apple Web Server notifications (security fixes)
    
    (These are now Archived/No longer updated)
  • Troubleshooting Automatic Software Update in OS X v10.5 or earlier
  • Using network locations in OS X v10.5 or earlier
  • Mac OS X: Using Disk Copy disk image files
  • iChat and Photo Booth may unexpectedly quitw/Quicktime 7.5.5 installed
  • Mac mini (Original): Compatible Apple displays
  • Power Mac G5 (Late 2005) compatibility with Apple DVI to Video Adapter
  • Xsan 2: Volumes unavailable after upgrading from Xsan 1.x
    
    (Windows related)
  • iTunes for Windows: Optical drive is no longer recognized, or "Disc burner or software not found" alert after install
  • iPod for Windows: Connecting multiple iPod devices to iTunes
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • ASRock's High-End Vision 3D 252B HTPC Review
  • AT&T Expands in Home Security to Seek Gains Beyond Phones
  • Some PC Mfrs Give Free Ivy Bridge Upgrades to Shoppers With Poor Timing
  • 3-D Video Pod Delivers 360-Degree, Holograph-Like Projections

• Software Updates/Security Patches:
  • Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.2.2 Update (ref: security fixes)
  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.3.3 Update (ref: security fixes)
  • Microsoft Entourage 2008 for Mac, Web Services Edition (pub date today)
  • Adobe Shockwave Player 11.6.5.635
  • Portal 2 (Update) w/Perpetual Testing Initiative Starts Now
  
  
  
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Docs:
  • Lion Server: Unable to connect to L2TP VPN server using full name
  • Lion Server: Allowing custom URL protocols in links via wiki service
  • Mac OS X Server: How to remotely install software using the softwareupdate command-line tool
    
    
  • GarageBand: Re-downloading Learn to Play Artist Lessons
  • GarageBand for iOS: Unable to share to SoundCloud via Connect with Facebook
    
    
  • How to disable the Java web plug-in in Safari
  • Aperture 3: Support resources
  • Aperture: Foil stamp may be missing on book
  • Boot Camp: Computer may not always show correct date and time
    
    
  • iOS: AirPrint 101
  • iOS 5: Understanding VoiceOver voices
  • iPhone: HDR photos not saved to Camera Roll (fixed in iOS 5.1.1 update)
  • iPhone and iPad: Using cellular networks while in another country
  • Using a POP account with multiple devices
  • Apple TV: Depending on my country, what content can I buy/rent from iTunes Store?
    
    (These are now Archived/No longer updated)
  • Bluetooth: About Bluetooth Icons
  • iPod Hi-Fi: Troubleshooting no audio
  • iPod Hi-Fi: Troubleshooting sound quality issues
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • Microsoft Patches More Than 20 Bugs in May Patch Tuesday
  • Adobe, Microsoft Push Critical Security Fixes
  • Plaxo shuts back door spammers used to access Google accounts
  • Apple e-mail hints at multi-user account feature for iPad
  • FTC Slaps MySpace For Privacy Breaches
  • Intel Z77 Motherboard Review with Ivy Bridge (ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI)
  • Fujifilm Unveils Waterproof, Wireless FinePix XP170 Digital Camera

• OS X Lion v10.7.4 Update (client/server/admin tools) w/security fixes
  
  
• Security Update 2012-002 for Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6)
  
  
• Safari 5.1.7 for OS X Lion/Snow Leopard with Security Fixes
  
  
• Apple Remote Desktop 3.5.3, Portal 2 Update and Misc Reviews:
  • Apple Remote Desktop 3.5.3 Client (included w/10.7.4)
  • Portal 2 Update Released
  • Photoshop CS6 dazzles with technical prowess and artistic inspiration
  • Newer Technology Power2U USB Receptacle Review
  
  
  
• New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  • About Safari 5.1.7
  • About the security content of Safari 5.1.7
  • About the Lion Server v10.7.4 Update
  • About the OS X Lion v10.7.4 Update
  • About the security content of OS X Lion v10.7.4 and Security Update 2012-002
  • OS X Lion v10.7.4, Security Update 2012-002: Global DYLD launch variables no longer loaded
    
    
  • About Apple Remote Desktop client 3.5.3 (included w/10.7.4)
  • OS X Lion v10.7.3: User account passwords appear in log files for Legacy FileVault, and/or network home directories (fixed in 10.7.4)
  • OS X Lion: After "Apply to enclosed items...", unable to change prefs, remove or save files, iPhoto & iTunes issues, Preview & TextEdit quit (fixed in 10.7.4)
  • Lion Server: Server app unable to display Profile Manager settings after updating to Lion Server v10.7.3 (fixed in 10.7.4)
  • Empty Trash may not delete folders if using network home directory (fixed in 10.7.4)
  • Active Directory user not notified when password does not meet complexity requirements at login window (said fixed in 10.7.4)
  • OS X Lion: Supported digital camera RAW formats (revised for 10.7.4)
    
    
  • About file quarantine in OS X
  • OS X: Starting up with the 32-bit or 64-bit kernel
  • OS X 10.6 & earlier: Hiding or showing a window's toolbar
  • OS X: How to quit an unresponsive application using Force Quit
  • OS X: How to change the keyboard layout at the login window
  • OS X: Changing the language shown in menus and dialogs
  • Mac 101: Customize the Dock
    
    
  • Logic Pro 9: Support resources
  • Logic Pro 9: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
  • MainStage 2: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
  • Aperture 3: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Final Cut Pro X: How to remove and reinstall Final Cut Pro X
  • Final Cut Studio (2009): Compatible version of Cinema Tools for OS X Lion
    
    
  • iPhoto for iOS 1.0.1: Sound Effects may disable audio playback
  • iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID
  • iTunes Store & Mac App Store: Seeing your purchase history and order numbers
  • iTunes Store movie rental usage rights in Canada
    
    
  • Mac mini: About the DVI to VGA Adapter
  
  
  
• Other News/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • Sprint unveils versatile Tri-Fi hotspot
  • Micron Airs New DDR4 DRAM For Tablets, Servers, Ultrabooks
  • Twitter Downplays Breach That Exposed Passwords
  • HP Laptop Launch Includes AMD 'Sleekbook'
  • 20 years later, you can play (1992) Wolfenstein 3D online for free
  • New TV remote controls respond to apps, speech and gestures

• Apple TV (2nd/3rd Gen) Software Update 5.0.1
  
  
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:
  • Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) (new)
  • Startup key combinations for Intel-based Macs
  • About the Guest network feature of AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule
  • Integrating Apple TV (1st gen) with a new computer
    
    
  • Update third-party software after upgrading OS X
  • OS X Lion v10.7.3: User account passwords appear in log files for Legacy FileVault, and/or network home directories (rev'd again)
  • OS X 10.6 and earlier: Hiding or showing a window's toolbar (rev'd again)
  • Mac OS X: Resetting the SyncServices folder
  • Address Book: Printing mailing labels or envelopes with multiple names
  • Mac 101: Address Book
    
    
  • iTunes Store: Troubleshooting iTunes Match
  • iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
  • Apple TV (1st gen): Syncing photos via iTunes
  • FCPro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Using purchased iTunes music in your project
  • How to purchase TV shows, movies, music, and music videos on Apple TV (1st gen)
  • How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
    
    
  • iCloud: Why was I spammed?
  • iCloud: How to get long email headers for iCloud accounts
  • Mail: Bounced message may not return to originator as expected
  • Configuring Mail for your email account (OS X v10.5 and later)
  • "This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons" alert appears
  • Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email
  • About Flashback malware removal tool
  • About Flashback malware
    
    
  • iOS: System requirements for Personal Hotspot
  • iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles
  
  
  
• Other News/Updates/Reviews/Articles/OT:
  • Cocktail 5.3 Lion Edition (compat w/10.7.4)
  • BBEdit 10.1.2 Update
  • Power2U & Accelsior PCIe SSD Finalists In American Business Awards (sponsor blog)
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 review round-up
  • For every $1 Google spends lobbying, Apple spends 10¢
  • HP on Sleekbook: Apple doesn't 'own silver'
  • Netflix Frictionless Sharing: Do You Want to Automatically Broadcast What You Watch?
  • Dish Network Offers DVR That Removes Ads
  • Pebble Smartwatch Sells Out, Collects $10 Million on Kickstarter
  • DVDs & Blu-rays Will Soon Waste More Time w/New Unskippable Piracy Warnings
  • Researchers Develop Wallpaper That Blocks Wi-Fi Signals
  • Will Your Next Car Steal Itself?

• Another 2006 Mac Mini Core 2 Duo CPU/Firmware/Lion Upgrade Report
  
  
• Report on Sonnet Tempo Pro eSATA Driver problems after 10.7.4 Update
  
  
• Reader FYI on Trim Enabler after OS X 10.7.4 Update
  
  
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:
  • OS X v10.6: How to connect a wireless-capable printer to your AirPort network
  • Recovering iCloud or MobileMe data from iTunes backups for an iOS device
  • Sync Services: Advanced troubleshooting for contact and calendar syncing
  • How to back up calendar data using MobileMe Calendar
  • Lion Server: Enabling iCal Server Push Notifications for Active Directory users
    
    
  • iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular: About 4G LTE connectivity
  • iOS: Understanding cellular data networks
  • iOS: Understanding the SIM PIN
  • iOS: Troubleshooting Personal Hotspot
  • iOS: System requirements for Personal Hotspot
    
    
  • Boot Camp: Multi-Touch trackpad gestures
  • Mac mini (Early 2006, Mid 2007): External ports and connectors
  • Apple TV (1st gen): Update to 3.0.1 or Later to prevent content from temporarily disappearing until re-synced (old doc)
  
  
  
• Other News/Rumors/Reviews/OT:
  • Foxconn chief: We're preparing to build the Apple television
  • iCloud beta site reveals unannounced iOS 6 beta, web apps for Notes & Reminders
  • FBI: Updates Over Public 'Net Access = Bad Idea
  • MP3Tunes files for bankruptcy protection
  • USPS to ban overseas shipments on tablets, smartphones, more
  • Netgear NeoTV NTV200 Streaming Player Review (w/iOS remote control app)
  • Fluance XL7F Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review
  • Book Review: "Photographs Not Taken"
  • Auto legend Carroll Shelby, father of Cobra, dies