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Firmware Update for OWC USB-C Dock with HDMI
FYI from a reader (thanks Bob). Download/Info from the OWC Software and Drivers page :
"OWC USB-C Dock with HDMI Firmware Update
If you purchased the USB-C Dock before March 29, 2017 and are experiencing connectivity issues when your MacBook or MacBook Pro enters sleep mode, please install this firmware update.
(Update - as of fall 2017 check, update file and note changed. Note now says )
As of August 2017, anyone who purchased the OWC USB-C Dock with HDMI should install this firmware update.
www.owcdigital.com/assets/products/usb-c-dock/OWCTCDOCK11P_Firmware_Update.zip
File size: 2396.19KB (ZIP)
More info and firmware upgrade instructions are in OWC article titled
USB-C Dock (HDMI): MacBook & MacBook Pro Sleep Issues
Filename and size changed after original post in early June 2017 here. (Check the OWC Software and Drivers page for any future update/changes.)
Apple/Products Related News, Reviews, Op-Ed, PR: [WWDC News and Updates below ]
Recent Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates:
Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.
Other News, Reviews, Software Updates and PR:
The Audio/HT page has info on firmware updates for Samsung UBD-K8500 and OPPO 203/205 4K UHD Players. (There may be later versions there by the time you read this.)
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OS/Software Updates for 2017 iMacs and 2017 13" MacBook Pro w/Touch Bar:
2017 WWDC Product Updates - macOS High Sierra, Updated iMac/iMac Pro, More
macOS High Sierra delivers advanced technologies for storage, video and graphics (pr)
APFS, Metal 2 w/External GPU Support, HEVC/H.265, VR, AR, Faster Safari, More
- www.apple.com/macos/high-sierra-preview/
iMac Pro, the most powerful Mac ever, arrives this December (pr)
Up to 18 Core CPU, Radeon Pro Vega, up to 4TB SSD/128GB RAM, starts at $4999 (US)
- www.apple.com/imac-pro/
iMac receives major update featuring more powerful graphics, faster processors, Thunderbolt 3 and brighter displays (pr)
- www.apple.com/imac/
MacBook , MacBook Pro Updated with Faster (Kaby Lake) CPUs and SSDs
iPad Pro, in 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch models, introduces the world's most advanced display and breakthrough performance (pr)
- www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
iOS 11 brings powerful new features to iPhone and iPad this fall (pr)
- www.apple.com/ios/ios-11-preview/
watchOS 4 brings more intelligence and fitness features to Apple Watch (pr)
- www.apple.com/watchos-preview/
HomePod reinvents music in the home (pr)
- www.apple.com/homepod/
Apple unveils all-new App Store (pr)
- www.apple.com/ios/app-store/
2017 WWDC Videos, Dev Betas, Info on Core ML and ARKit:
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.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
May 29th to June 2nd, 2017 News Archive
How to Get Ready for macOS Beta
How to Add Back a MacBook's Battery Time Remaining Indicator
Swift Playgrounds expands coding education to robots, drones & musical instruments
Apple Is Manufacturing a Siri Speaker to Outdo Google and Amazon
Beta 2 of macOS 10.12.6, iOS 10.3.3, watchOS 3.2.3, tvOS 10.2.2
Dawn of War III for macOS powered by Metal, releasing June 8th
Halide "groundbreaking camera app" for iOS 10
Geforce GTX with MAX-Q Design Transforms Gaming Laptops
Intel Announces Skylake-X: 18-Core HCC Silicon for $1999
Intel Announces Basin Falls: High-End Desktop Platform & X299 Chipset
Seagate 2.4TB Enterprise Performance 10K 2.5-inch Hard Drive
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:
- Vintage and obsolete products list updated
For links to older news pages, see the Archives .
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