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News Archive for Wednesday, Sept. 19th, 2012
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(Mid-2012) MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.9
(download page linked)
"About MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.9 (4.29 MB)
This update is recommended for MacBook Pro (mid 2012) models. This update resolves an issue which can cause the system to hang during heavy processor loads.
System Requirements:
- OS X 10.7.4 or later
- OS X 10.8.2 and later"
FYI: On Friday OWC reported that this update fixes 6Gb/s Drive Issues in the Optical bay of 13in 2012 MacBook Pros seen previously. |
MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update v1.0
(download page linked)
"About MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update v1.0 (4.97 MB)
This update is recommended for MacBook Pro with Retina display (mid 2012) models.
This update resolves an issue which can cause the system to hang during heavy processor loads, and resolves an issue where NetBoot does not function properly when using an Ethernet adapter.
System Requirements:
- OS X 10.7.4 or later
- OS X 10.8 or later" |
(Mid-2012) MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.5
(download page linked)
"About MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.5 (4.76 MB)
This update is recommended for MacBook Air (mid 2012) models. This update fixes an issue where Turbo Boost does not activate when using Boot Camp, and resolves an issue where NetBoot does not function properly when using an Ethernet adapter.
System Requirements:
- OS X 10.7.4 or later
- OS X 10.8 and later" |
(Late 2010) MacBook Air SMC Update v1.7
(download page linked)
"About MacBook Air SMC Update v1.7 (658 KB)
This update enables Power Nap support on MacBook Air (Late 2010) computers and is recommended for all users running OS X v10.8.2 or later." |
iPhoto 9.4 Update/Info
(download page linked)
"About iPhoto 9.4 (757.61 MB)
What's New in Version 9.4:
- Adds support for Shared Photo Streams on OS X Mountain Lion
- Comments can now be added to photos after publishing them to Facebook
- New card and calendar themes have been added
- A new File menu command can be used to open the current photo library in Aperture (if installed)
- Includes performance and stability improvements
System Requirements:
- OS X Lion 10.7.5
- OS X 10.8.2 or later" |
Aperture 3.4 Update/Info
(download page linked)
"About Aperture 3.4 (554.48 MB)
What's New in Aperture 3.4
- Adds support for Shared Photo Streams on OS X Mountain Lion
- A new File menu command can be used to open the current photo library in iPhoto
- Includes performance and stability improvements
The update is recommended for all users of Aperture 3.
System Requirements:
- OS X Lion 10.7.5
- OS X 10.8.2 or later"
See Apple docs list below for full release notes and doc about some 3rd-party plug-ins no longer compatible with v3.4.
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Security Update 2012-004 for OS X 10.6 (Client/Server)
(download pages linked - related docs below)
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OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 Update (Delta and Combo):
(download pages linked, related docs below)
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OS X Lion v10.7.5 Update (Client/Server/Combos):
(download pages linked - see below for related docs)
They were very late posting it, but here's the D/L page for Server Admin Tools 10.7.5
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New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
- Aperture 3.4: Release notes
- Aperture 3.4 and later: Some third-party plug-ins are no longer compatible
- About the OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 Update
- About the OS X Lion v10.7.5 Update
- About the Lion Server v10.7.5 Update
- About Server Admin Tools 10.7.5
- About the security content of Safari 6.0.1
- About the security content of OS X v10.8.2, v10.7.5 & Security Update 2012-004
- Mac 101: Time Machine
- OS X: Updating OS X and Mac App Store apps
- How to enable and use different language Input Sources
- "You cannot install Mac OS X on this volume..." alert in Installer
- Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck
- Mountain Lion: Unable to use some panes when System Prefs opened in 32bit mode
- OS X: App icon has a prohibitory sign or "PowerPC apps no longer supported"
- OS X Lion: After "Apply to enclosed item...", unable to change prefs, remove or save files, iPhoto & iTunes issues, Preview & TextEdit quit
- OS X Server: Installing profiles that require user interaction
- Lion Server: Allowing custom URL protocols in links via wiki service
- Unable to create automount on a Lion Server that is a member of Open Directory
- Xserve (Early 2009), Lion Server: LOM interface may not be available on Ethernet
- iCloud: About @icloud.com email addresses
- iCloud: System requirements
- iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Calendar
- iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Reminders and Tasks
- iCloud: Using and troubleshooting Calendar attachments
- iCloud: Calendar Events, Reminders, To Dos and Tasks behavior differs by app
- iCloud: About the iCloud Web App Plugin for Internet Explorer
- iCloud: Reminders are called Tasks in Microsoft Outlook on Windows
- About the security content of iOS 6 (Massive list of security fixes.)
(Hopefully a security update will be made for iOS 5.x at least...)
- iOS 6: Using Maps
- iOS 6: About Reminders
- iOS 6: Using Do Not Disturb
- iOS 6: Understanding Location Services
- iOS 6: Which software features does my iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch support?
- iOS: About Siri
- iOS: Using FaceTime
- iOS: Connecting to the Internet
- iOS: Troubleshooting Personal Hotspot
- iOS: System requirements for Personal Hotspot
- iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
- iOS: Setting up Home Sharing on your device
- iOS: 3rd-party Bluetooth headsets, headphones, & keyboards
- iPhoto for iOS 1.0.1: Sound effects may disable audio playback (fixed in v1.1)
- iPhoto for iOS: Downloading videos from Journal pages
- iPhoto for iOS: Supported file types for importing via iTunes File Sharing
- iPhoto for iOS: Photos in Camera Roll are not updated automatically with edits
- iPhoto for iOS: Comments & Share badge may not appear on photos shared to Facebook
- iPhoto for iOS & iMovie for iOS: About hardware requirements
- iMovie for iOS: Cannot import GarageBand song (fixed in v1.4)
- iMovie for iOS: Some video clips do not appear in Video browser
- iMovie for iOS: What does a yellow triangle in my timeline mean?
- iMovie for iOS: Issues transferring projects containing 1080p HD video between iOS devices
- iPad: Using Bluetooth headsets and keyboards
- iTunes Store: Troubleshooting iTunes Match
- iTunes: How to add a computer or iOS device to iTunes Match
- How to opt out of interest-based ads from the iAd network
(Updated docs from Tuesday)
- Mac 101: Notification Center
- Aperture 3: Troubleshooting Basics
- iOS: How to back up your data and set up as a new device
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