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Last Updated: May 16th, 2013
(Note: See the Archives pages for other news items, including ones not listed here)

• 2006 Mini Core2Duo CPU, Mini 2,1 EFI, OS X Mountain Lion Upgrades (5/16/2013)
  
  
• Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.2 Install/Troubleshooting Tips (5/10/2013)
• Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.2 (info/download) (5/09/2013)
  
  
• USB 3.0 Card in Mini-PCIe Airport card slot Macs? (instead of eSATA card mod) (4/22/2013)
  
  
• Plugable USB 3.0 'Flat Dock' (USB3-SATA-UASP1) Sleep & Large Volume Firmware Update
  
  
• iPhoto 9.4.3, Aperture 3.4.4, Safari 6.0.4, Safari 5.1.9 Updates (4/16/2013)
• Apple posts Java 6 Update 45 for OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8.x (4/16/2013)
• Oracle posts Java 7 Update 21 for OS X 10.7.3 and later (4/16/2013)
  
  
• Freeware VM VirtualBox Feedback/Updates (4.2.12 update + reports on 10.6 Server Guest problems)
  
  
• DIY OS X Fusion Drive Page updated (another warning on FD Disk Utility Repairs) (4/12/2013)
  
• DIY OS X Fusion Drive Page updated (notes on partitioned Fusion Drives) (4/08/2013)
  
  
• EVGA announces GTX680 Mac Edition (2GB GDDR5, PCIe 2.0) (4/4/2013)
• Sapphire HD 7950 Mac Edition (3GB GDDR5, PCIe 3.0) in Stock (on 4/4/2013)
  
  
• Gaming on a Late 2012 Mac Mini? (4/1/2013)
  
  
• (Early) Mac Mini (socketed) CPU/SSD/RAM Upgrades (3/26/2013)
  
  
• Apple TV 5.2.1 Update (info) (3/19/2013)
  
  
• DIY Fusion Drive in 2011 MacBook Pro (various SSDs/HDs) (3/19/2013)
  
  
• DIY Fusion Drive in 2008 Mac Pro using PCIe SSD 120GB + 1TB HD (3/19/2013)
  
  
• Mac NVIDIA CUDA drivers v5.0.45 adds OS X 10.8.3 support (3/19/2013)
  
  
• (15in) Retina MacBook Pro SMC Update 1.1 (Game Performance/Fan Speed/Sleep fixes) (3/14/2013)
  
  
• OS X 10.8.3 Update Combo/Delta Updaters (includes Safari 6.0.3) (3/14/2013)
  (Includes warning/FYI for Intel X25 SSD users)
  
  
• Security Update 2013-001 for OS X 10.6.8 and OS X 10.7.5 (downloads/information) (3/14/2013)
  
  
• Downloads of new Boot Camp 5.x and Boot Camp 4.x Updates (3/14/2013)
  
  
• 2012 Mac Mini SSD swap (Intel 520) and Drive Cloning Notes (3/11/2013)
  
  
• Sapphire shows AMD Radeon 7950 Mac Edition PCIe card at CeBIT (3/4/2013)
  
  
• Why 2012 iMac/2012 Mac Mini won't Wake After Hours of Sleep (Hibernates/Powers Off) (2/28/2013)
  
  
• iTunes 11.0.2 and Java 6/Java 7 Security Updates for OS X (2/19/2013)
  
  
• How to Fix IPv6 Tunnel errors seen with Airport Base 7.6.3 Firmware (2/19/2013)
  
  
• Low-cost ($250) 2008 Mac Pro Dual Quad-Core 3.2GHz CPU Upgrade (2/18/2013)
  
  
• Early 2013 Retina MacBook Pros with Updated CPUs and Price Cuts (2/13/2013)
  
  
• (Mid 2010/Early 2011) 15in/17in MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.7 (battery related) (2/12/2013)
  
  
• Report/Lantest Benchmarks: Drobo FS (Long-Term Use) and Drobo 5N (2/11/2013)
  
  
• 802.11N AirPort Base & Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.6.3 (2/7/2013)
  (Adds new features but some reports of iPv6 problems. Reader said he had to revert back to previous FW)
• AirPort Utility 6.2 for OS X 10.7-10.8 (with new feature support) (2/7/2013)
  
  
• (OS X) EDID Patch Script to Force RGB Mode on External Displays (2/4/2013)
  
  
• SMC Firmware Updates for MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air (battery related) (1/30/2013)
  
  
• Apple TV 5.2 Update (w/BlueTooth keyboard support, new features/fixes) (1/28/2013)
  
  
• Mac user Reports/Tips on NAS Updated (Synology DS1512+ permission issues) (1/21/2013)
  
  
• 2006-08 Mac Mini Core 2 Duo CPU/Firmware/Lion Upgrade Reports (another under $50 C2D CPU)
  
  
• Mid-2012 MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.6 (info/download) (1/9/2013)
  
  
• Follow-up on HighPoint RocketU USB 3.0 Card Problems w/OS X 10.8.x (12/26/2012)
  
  
• 2006 Mac Pro 8-Core (Dual x5365) CPU Upgrade + 2007 EFI/Bootrom Update (12/17/2012)
  
  
• Late-2012 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro EFI Update v1.1 (12/17/2012)
  
  
• Late-2012 iMac EFI Update 2.0 (12/17/2012)
  
  
• WiFi Driver Update for Late-2012 Macs running 10.8.2 Build 12C2034 (12/17/2012)
  
  
• SoftRAID 4.5 Update has fix for Data Corruption with Late 2012 Mac Mini (12/17/2012)
  
  
• Mirrors for (1st Gen) ATV Cloner (added to Apple TV Hard Drive Upgrade page) (12/17/2012)
  
  
• Late-2012 Mac Mini EFI Update (to fix HDMI flicker) (12/10/2012)
  
  
• MacBook Pro/8600M and Radeon HD 2600XT Repair/Extension Programs End (12/10/2012)
  
  
• Late 2012 Mac Mini DIY Shielding to reduce USB 3.0 interference with Bluetooth (12/6/2012)
  
  
• OS X Server 2.2 Update Info and Problem Reports/Tips (12/6/2012)
• Final Cut Pro 10.0.7, Motion 5.0.6, Compressor 4.0.6 Updates (12/6/2012)
  
  
• OS X 10.8.2 Update (Later Build) for Late 2012 Macs Reposted (11/29/2012)
  
  
• Apple LED Cinema Display Firmware Update 1.1 (info/download) (11/29/2012)
  
  
• Apple TV 5.1.1 Update (new feature/fixes/security) (11/29/2012)
  
  
• (2012 Mac Mini) Another Post on Intel HD4000 Flicker Problem/Fix is Coming (11/27/2012)
  
  
• Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.1 for Mid-2012 MacBook Pros (11/27/2012)
  
  
• OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard available at Apple Store (DVD, $19.99) (11/26/2012)
  
  
• OS X 10.8.2 Supplemental Update 2.0 (Keychain Fix, More) (11/20/2012)
  
  
• My Tests with LCD Monitor, HDTV and AVR of 2012 Mac Mini HDMI Video Problems
  
  
• Mid-2012 MacBook Air/MacBook Pro Update 2.0 (Rel'd 11/8/2012, later PULLED)
  
  
• Report on DIY Fusion Drive in a 2010 iMac (11/5/2012)
  
  
• More Info on 2012 Mac Mini (Intel HD4000) Video Dropouts (w/Tip from Intel) (11/2/2012)
  
  
• Mac Pro OS X 10.8 Upgrade problems due to (old) Atheros WiFi card conflict w/SATA (10/30/2012)
  
  
• Some 2012 Mac Mini owners report Intermittent Loss of Video (HDMI) (10/29/2012 - later updated)
  
  
• Apple posts answers to 'Fusion Drive' Frequently Asked Questions (10/24/2012)
  
  
• OS X 10.8.2 Update for 13" Retina Macbook Pro, Late 2012 Mac mini & iMac (10/24/2012, later pulled)
  
  
• Apple's iMac 1TB Seagate Hard Drive Replacement Program revised 10/12/2012
  (now covers iMacs sold between Oct. 2009 and July 2011)
  
  
• Supplemental Updates for OS X 10.8.2 and OS X 10.7.5 (10/4/2012)
  
  
• Feedback on Combo USB 3.0 + SATA 3 Card w/OS X 10.7.5 (& 10.8 driver update) (10/4/2012)
• More Feedback on USB 3.0 Cards with OS X 10.8.2/10.7.5 (10/3/2012)
• First Feedback on OS X 10.8.2 USB 3.0 Card Support (10/1/2012)
  
  
• OS X PCI Ethernet (GigE) card reports page updated (10/1/2012)
  
  
• OS X Updates, Firmware Updates for MacBook Pro/Air/Retina Notebooks (9/19/2012)
  
  
• Mac Mini SATA Card (mini-PCIe) Install/Mod for eSATA use (updated w/another report)
  
  
• Nvidia GTX 570 in 2008 Mac Pro (OS X 10.8.1) w/Benchmarks vs 8800GT (9/11/2012)
  
  
• NVIDIA Quadro K5000 for Mac (Pro) (9/7/2012)
  
  
• Follow-Up from Mac Pro 1,1 owner on OS X 10.8.1 Update (OK) (8/27/2012)
  
  
• MacBook Pro (Nvidia 8600M) GPU Failures/Repairs page updated (covered repair/tips) (8/20/2012)
  
  
• More on 15" Mid-2010 MacBook Pro Video Problems / Warranty Repair Extension (8/6/2012)
  
  
• 2006 Mac Pro (1,1) owner report/tips on Mountain Lion Install (8/1/2012)
  
  
• Retina MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update (Bug fixes and Power Nap support) (7/27/2012)
• 2011/2012 MacBook Air SMC Firmware Updates (Bug fixes and Power Nap support) (7/25/2012)
  
  
• Updates to Aperture, iLife, iWork Apps, Apple Remote Desktop, More (7/25/2012)
• OS X 10.8 Info/App Updates/Install Info, Tips (7/25/2012)
  
  
• 2009 Mac Pro 2.66GHz to 3.2GHz CPU Upgrade Benchmarks (7/19/2012)
  
  
• 2010 MacBook Pro owner notes on Nvidia 320M Problems (7/11/2012)
• Mountain Lion Tips for (unsupported) 2006/2007 Mac Pros (7/11/2012)
  
  
• Mini owner report on problems w/Crucial M225 Firmware v2030 (7/5/2012)
• OS X 10.7.4 (and 10.8 beta) Finder Remote File Substitution Bug (7/5/2012)
  
  
• Apple posts ThunderBolt Update 1.2.1 (replaces pulled v1.2) (June 18th)
• Apple Pulls ThunderBolt 1.2 Update due to Boot Problems w/some 2011 Macs (June 15th)
  
  
• 2012 MacBook Air SW Update w/Fixes for Flash Performance, Graphics, Ext. Displays (June 13th)
• Retina MacBook Pro Reviews/Teardown/Benchmarks (June 13th)
  
  
• Sonnet Driver Update v2.2.9 for SATA Tempo Pro/E4P/E4i cards (5/18/2012)
  
  
• (OS X 10.5) Leopard Security Update 2012-003 & Flashback Remover (for Intel-CPU macs) (5/14/2012)
  
  
• Another 2006 Mac Mini Core 2 Duo CPU + Firmware + Lion Upgrade Report (5/11/2012)
• Report on Sonnet Tempo Pro eSATA Driver problems after 10.7.4 Update (32-bit mode only issue?)
• Reader FYI on Trim Enabler after OS X 10.7.4 Update (5/11/2012)
  
  
• OS X Lion v10.7.4 Update (client/server/admin tools) w/security fixes (5/9/2012)
  
  
• Latest Report on Apple's Exchange Program for (specific) ATI 2600XT's w/Distorted Video (5/4/2012)
  
  
• Apple lets you keep your MobileMe mail working w/o Lion or iCloud compatible Machine (5/1/2012)
  
  
• (2006-08) Mac Pro FBDIMM Pairing Guide/Pairing Mix Tests (revisited) (4/30/2012)
  
  
• More (positive) Feedback on Nvidia 8800GT card "Oven Bake" (solder reflow) Tip
  
  
• 2008 Mac Pro Dual 3.2GHz (Quad-Cores) CPU upgrade (4/10/2012)
  
  
• 1333MHz Dimms (2x4GB) in 17in Early 2009 MacBook Pro (revisited) (4/2/2012)
  
  
• SI3132 eSATA cards/drivers with OS X Lion (revisited) (3/21/2012)
  
  
• Report on Nvidia Lion Drivers w/GTX580 (Card Fans not running) in 08 Mac Pro (3/19/2012)
  
  
• Status of (Ximeta) NDAS Drivers for OS X (3/20/2012)
  
  
• Radeon HD 2600 XT Video card distorted video/no video Replacement/Refund Program (revisited)
  
  
• Reader Report: Windows 8 (beta) in Parallels 7 (VM) on Mac Pro
  
  
• 8800GT owner report on Nvidia posted Lion Drivers (Fixing Black Screen/Crashes in OS X 10.7.3)
  
  
• More Feedback on Late 2008 MacBook Pro EFI Update
• Feedback on Late 2008 MacBook Pro EFI Update (Display Flicker Fixed)
  
  
• (Late 2008) MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.8 to fix Internal Display Flicker
  
  
• Nvidia Posts Drivers/CUDA Update for OS X Lion (said to support cards like GTX-5xx w/o mac rom)
  
  
• (Late 2009 or Newer) iMac Wi-Fi Update to Fix Auto Reconnect after Wake from Sleep in OS X 10.7.3
  
  
• EFI Firmware Updates for 2011 iMac, MacBook Pros, MacBook Air and Mac Mini
  
  
• Firmware Update for OWC 6G SSDs and Electra 3G SSDs
  (And Before/After Firmware Update Benchmarks with a 240GB 6G SSD)
  
  
• Notes on OS X 10.8 support for Radeon 6970/6950 cards, 7900/7800/7700 in works
  
  
• Late 2010 MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.3
  (Enables Lion Recovery and Fix Issue w/Power Button)
  
  
• EFI Firmware Updates for Mid-2010 iMac and Mid-2010 (15in/17in) MacBook Pros
  (Enables Lion Recovery from Internet)
  
  
• Firmware Update v7.6.1 for 802.11N Airport Extreme Bases & Time Capsules
• EFI Firmware Updates for Mid-2010 Mini, Mid-2010 MacBook and Mid-2010 MacBook Pro 13in
  
  
• More reports of Sheepshaver in OS X Lion (for Classic apps w/Intel-based Macs)
  
  
• Reader Feedback on Sonnet Echo ThunderBolt to Expresscard Adapter
  
  
• Data Doubler/SSD Install in 2009 iMac
  
  
• MainStage 2.2 Performance Tip (esp. for Core 2 Duo Macs)
  
  
• Reader Feedback on Mac ATI 5870 graphics card (replies to reader request)
  
  
• Another Low-Cost 2006 Mac Pro 8-Core CPU Upgrade report ($350 for Dual 2.66GHz Quad-Cores)
  
  
• Reader Feedback on Flashed Radeon 6870 in Mac Pro (2008)
  
  
• More Feedback on (Unofficial) Mac Pro 1,1 to 2,1 EFI firmware Update
  
  
• Service Notes from 2010 MacBook Pro 15in owner w/Video issues
  
  
• Another Low-Cost (under $60) 2006 Mac Pro (two Quad-Cores) CPU Upgrade Report
  
  
• 2010 MacBook Pro (15in) Video Update 1.0 (fix for intermittent black screen/no video)
  
  
• More on Screen Flashing in OS X 10.7.2 w/ADC Displays (Confirmed at Apple)
  
  
• Apple article on Mid-2010 15in MacBook Pro Intermittent Black Screen/No Video (see above for fix)
  (and a 15in 2010 MacBook Pro owner's notes about the problem.)
  
  
• Mac Pros w/5770 (or similar)/ADC Displays - Screen Flashing in OS X 10.7.2 (w/User Tip)
  
  
• Reader Warning/Tip about 10.7.2 Update on Core2Duo upgraded Macs
  
  
• Latest report on 2006 Mac Pro w/Quad-Core CPUs/Lion and 2,1 EFI Rom Upgrade
  
  
• Another Report on Mac Pro FBDimm Mix/OS X Lion
  
  
• Another 2006 Mac Pro w/Quad-Core CPUs and KP's after Lion Upgrade (Noted KPs w/8GB or more RAM installed)
  
  
• (MacBook Pro) Express34 Card reports page updated (Tempo Pro eSATA card rpt)
  
  
• Early MacBook Pro (2,2) Owner report on Upgrades (WiFi/AirDrop card, SSD, Cooling)
  
  
• Mac Mini (2006-08) CPU Upgrade (Chip Swaps) Reports page updated
  
  
• (Unofficial) Mac Pro 1,1 to 2,1 EFI Updater Feedback (Fix for KP's in Lion/10.6.8 w/Quad-Core CPU upgrades?)
  
  
• More Reports of Lion on Core2Duo Updated CD Minis
  
  
• iMac Graphic Firmware Update 3.0 (Freeze Fix for Lion)
  
  
• Info on Mounting Screws for Mini-PCIe Airport Cards
  
  
• 64-bit EFI ROM for Radeon 6870 (compatible w/MacPro 2008 and later) (Flashed cards sold on ebay)
  
  
• OS X 10.7.1 Lion (and Server) on Core2 Duo Updated Mini and iMac (originally CoreDuo models)
  
  
• Another under $20 AirDrop compatible card upgrade (Atheros)
  
  
• In-Depth Review/Tests of new Airport Extreme and Time Capsule
  
  
• Under $20 AirDrop Compatible card (Broadcom BCM94322MC)
  
  
• List of AirDrop supported WiFi card models
  
  
• Reader FYI/Tip on Lion FileVault2/Bootcamp BSOD
  
  
• WD My Book Live Firmware Update (said to fix Lion/TM issues)
  
  
• iMac 1TB Seagate HD Replacement Program (for iMacs sold between May 2011 and July 2011)
  
  
• 2007 Mac Pro Lion/SSD Upgrade (and eSATA card) Report
  
  
• Notes/Tips on OS X Lion and eSATA cards in July 18th and July 15th news
  
  
• Another Early Mac Pro Dual Quad-Core CPU (and GPU, SSD) Upgrade report
  
  
• Remembering the G4 Cube (and mods we did)
  [more Mac Model Related articles]
  
  
• Feedback on (universal) Trim Enabler w/OS X 10.6.8
  
  
• Another Report on Mac Radeon 2600 XT Exchange Program (Infant Failure)
  
  
• Another (low-cost) 2006 Mac Pro (Dual) Quad-Core CPU Upgrade
  
  
• Apple's MacBook Bottom Case Replacement Program
  
  
• Low-Cost 2006 Mac Pro CPU Upgrade report ($225 for Pair of E5345 Quad-Cores)
  
  
• Jumper Tips for Western Digital 6Gb/sec HDs in G5 Macs
  [more SATA/IDE Related articles]
  
  
• Info on 2011 iMac Main HD Upgrade Restrictions (Sensor/Fan Speeds/AHT)
  
  
• About the 2009->2010 Mac Pro EFI/Bootrom Updater (w/6-core CPU and 1333MHz RAM Support)
  [more Mac Model Related articles]
  
  
• (More) Mac Pro Blu-Ray and DVD Burner Upgrade owner reports
  
  
• 2010 Mac Pro CPU Upgrade (2.8GHz 4-core to 3.2GHz 6-Core)
  
  
• Feedback on D-Link DWA-160 802.11N Dual-Band USB Adapter
  
  
• Scanner Tips for OS X Leopard/SL Updated
  
  
• OS X user reports on reliable eSATA card/Port Multipler Cases
  
  
• Enabling (Snow Leopard) OS X TRIM support for 3rd party SSDs
  
  
• Water Cooled 2006 Mac Pro w/3.3GHz (OC'd 2.66's) Quad-Core CPUs
  
  
• Report of (PC) Radeon 6870 working w/OS X 10.6.6 Drivers from 2011 MBP
  
  
• 3 More Mac Pro CPU Upgrade reports (w/Software OC report)
  
  
• Apple Exchange/Refund Program for certain S/N Radeon 2600 XT's w/Distorted Video
  
  
• 2006 Mac Pro Quad-Core CPU Upgrade report (5350's OC'd to 3.3GHz)
  
  
• MCE Optibay (2nd HD in optical drive bay) Install Guide
  
  
• Apple replacement/refund program for certain S/N ATI X1900 XT's w/distorted video
  
  
• Photo Gallery/Guide - iMac eSATA Card Install/Mod
  
  
• iMac SATA Card (mini-PCIe) Install/Mod for eSATA use
  
  
• Dual SSD RAID in 2nd Optical Drive Bay using Mac Pro motherboard spare SATA ports
  
  
• Mac Mini eSATA Mod (using Mini-PCIe SATA Card)
  
  
• 2008 Mac Pro CPU Upgrade report (from single 2.8GHz to Dual 3GHz Quad Cores)
  
  
• Notes on Radeon 5770 (or 5870) Upgrade in 2008 Mac Pro
  
  
• Benchmarks of 2010 iMac 27in w/OWC eSATA mod and SSD
  
  
• How to get 10.6.4 client working on 2010 Mac Mini Server Model
  
  
• More info on 2010 27in iMac's HD + SSD Option (w/service part info)
  
  
• Bill's Guide to Overhauling a PowerMac G5 Delphi Liquid Cooling System
  
  
• Info on 2009 Mac Pros w/eSATA cards - problems booting to Windows/Bootamp Volumes
  (No problems with mine, but I have earlier bootrom version)
  
  
• Using Linksys 802.11N Dual-Band PCMCIA card in OS X
  
  
• Samsung DVD Burner Firmware Update Utility for OS X
  
  
• Apple Doc on Time Capsule Power Supply Failures (repair/repl cost covered for listed models)
  
  
• PowerMac G5 Coolant Leaks/Repairs (a must read for LCS owners) (updated again)
  
  
• 2010 Mac Mini Server Drive Temperature Sensors Info/Pix (from owner swapping in dual SSDs)
  
  
• Teardowns of 2010 Mac Mini Std and Server models, Notes on special HD Cable/Sensors
  (w/recap on late 09 iMac special HD cables)
  
  
• PeaceKeeper Browser Benchmarks - Safari 5 vs Chrome/Opera/iCab/FireFox
  
  
• Plist edits to use LSI SAS PCI-X Card in PowerMac G5
  
  
• 2010 MacBook Pro SSD Info/Feedback (Apple OEM SSD, Intel X25M gen2, OWC Sandforce)
  
  
• Seagate GoFlex 2TB Taken Apart
  
  
• How to move your OS X Steam Games Folder Location using a symbolic link
  
  
• Tips for OS X SSD Users on Disabling Hibernate mode/deleting sleepimage file (and recap on disabling SMS, LidWake)
  
  
• Cheap USB Flash Drive RAID 0 Array Tests/Experiment
  
  
• 2009 Mac Pro owner running GTX-285 and ATI 4870 Cards (via Aux power Y adapters)
  
  
• Using WDidle3 to disable Head Parking w/WD Green Hard Drives
  
  
• Tip/Fix for Maya problems with OS X 10.6.3
  
  
• Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 w/17in MacBook Pro
  
  
• AppleTV 320GB Hard Drive Upgrade Guide - A Better Way (IMHO)
  
  
• First Report/Benchmarks of WD 1TB Scorpio HD in Unibody MacBook Pro
  
  
• Aperture User's Speedup Tip
  
  
• AppleTV Hard Drive Upgrades Revisited (6 new reports) (plus guides/clone scripts, mods/hacks)
  
  
• Short Review of Netgear XAVB1004 PowerLine Networking Adapter Kit w/4 Port Ethernet Switch (Feb. 2010)
  
  
• AJA Kona and Helios Lantest Benchmarks of Xserve RAID vs Promise Vtrac E-Class vs QNAP TS-809 Pro
  
  
• SI3132 (SATA Card) Driver update w/64bit Snow Leopard Support (a boon for cheap eSATA PCIe/Expresscard users)
  
  
• 2009 Mac Pro Audio update causing noise w/Firewire Audio
• What the 2009 Mac Pro Audio Update Really Changed
• 2009 Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0 (fix for high wattage/temps from audio playback in OS X)
  (Also fixed same issue w/Firewire I/O - awaiting same fix for 10.5.8)
  
  
• Review of NewerTech's $59.99 eSATA 6G PCIe Controller card
  
  
• Sonnet E4P SATA card driver update (w/SL 64-bit support) and Tips for problems w/2.2.1 drivers
  
  
• Mac user feedback on WD TV/Live and Asus O!Play Media players (New Firmware for both, w/new features)
  
  
• Playing Blu-Ray Movies in Mac OS X (using VLC and MakeMKV)
  
  
• Crucial M225 Firmware Update 1916
  
  
• (Another) Hard Drive in a Mac Pro's Optical Drive Bay article (using rubber isolated/heatsinked low-cost brackets, SATA cable)
  
  
• My report on (flush-fit) Sonnet Express/34 card slot Memory card reader/writer (Jan 8th, 2010)
  
  
• Notes/Benchmarks on 750GB WD Scorpio HD in (Unibody) MacBook
  
  
• Reader Feedback on Remote AC Power Switches (Jan. 2010)
  
  
• Quad-Core 2.93GHz 2009 Mac Pro owner's CPU Core Temperature Tests (OS X vs Windows)