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Final Cut Pro X 10.4.1, Compressor 4.4.1, and Motion 5.4.1 Updates
  • Final Cut Pro v10.4.1
    - See release notes and last week's press release.

  • Apple Compressor v4.4.1
    - Closed captions related changes & more - see release notes.

  • Apple Motion v5.4.1
    ProRes RAW
    - Support for ProRes RAW files lets you design motion graphics using pristine RAW
       image data from the camera sensor.
    - Enjoy smooth playback and real-time graphics creation on laptop & desktop Mac computers.
    - Work natively with ProRes RAW or ProRes RAW HQ files created by ATOMOS recorders
       and DJI Inspire 2 drone.
    - Fixes in 360°, Drop Zone, Stability/Reliability, Text & UI - see release notes.
Adobe Security Updates for Flash, InDesign CC, Digital Editions, and More
Adobe has posted Security Updates for Flash Player, InDesign CC, Digital Editions, Experience Manager, Cold Fusion, and Adobe PhoneGap Push plugin.
 

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Apple/products related News, Updates, Tips, PR: (later first)
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates: (later first)
(Includes some I missed last week.)

Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.


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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, Tips and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software updates and troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
Previous News Archive Summary:
    April 2nd to 6th, 2018 News Archive
  • Nvidia CUDA & Graphics Driver Update for macOS 10.13.4 (17E199)
  • Nvidia Graphics Driver Updates for 10.12.6/10.11.6 (w/Security Update 2018-002)
  • Feedback on macOS 10.13.4 Update (problems/tips)
  • Interview with Apple on 2019 Mac Pro design ('shaped by workflows')
  • What's new in macOS Server version 5.6 (requires macOS 10.13.4)
  • Safari Technology Preview 53 Release Notes (for macOS Sierra/High Sierra)
  • Press release on Final Cut Pro X update with ProRes RAW and advanced closed captioning
  • Guide to Getting Started With Audio Podcasting
  • New MacOS Backdoor Linked to OceanLotus Found
  • iTunes 12.6.4 with built-in app store (supports iOS 11.3 devices)
  • Guide to Easy, Inexpensive Screencasting with QuickTime Player
  • Micromat MachineProfile v1.2.7 Update (bugfix for 10.13.4, more)
  • A Guide to Mac Home Video/Audio Studio Gear
  • Report that Apple Plans to Use Its Own Chips in Macs from 2020
  • AMD is Boosted By Apple's Rising Interest In Video Games (eGPUs)
  • Micromat MacCheck (Diagnostics) v1.0.7 Update (bugfix for 10.13.4, more)
  • New OWC Solutions to be Displayed at the NAB Show
  • Apple's Jony Ive Talks What He Looks for in a New Hire & Steve Jobs
  • Building Better Backups with Carbon Copy Cloner (v5.1)
  • Intel Expands 8th Gen Core: i9 on Mobile, Iris Plus, Desktop, Chipsets, vPro
  • Announcing 1.1.1.1: the fastest, privacy-first consumer DNS service
  • Memblaze PBlaze5 NVMe SSD Review
  • Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates:
    - How to reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac
    - How to use target disk mode to move files to another computer
    - Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac
    - How to Use Switch Control to interact with your Mac
    - How to use Home Sharing to share iTunes content with other devices
    - Apple Web Server notifications (security fixes)
    - Deploying apps in a business environment with iTunes (w/iTunes 12.6.4 D/L)
    - Use an external graphics processor with your Mac (revised)
    - How to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp
    - Get help if the internal speakers on your Mac don't make sound
    - How to view, change, or cancel your subscriptions (revised)
    - How to install Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp
    - Apple Vintage and obsolete products list (updated)

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