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  • iMovie v10.1.4 for OS X 10.11.2 or later
    - Fix stability issue for some users who upgraded from a previous version in which they had shared movies or trailers

  • Final Cut Pro X v10.3.1 for OS X 10.11.2 or later
    - Fixes issues with updating libraries
    - Fixes an issue when using Paste Attributes to copy color correction between clips
    - Fixes an issue with cropped images in the Viewer when the Language & Region System Preference is set to Spanish

  • Netflix iOS app v9.0.1 (iOS 8 or later)
    - Download movies and TV episodes to watch on the go
    - Bug fixes

  • Micromat TechTool Pro 9.0.2 Released (adds macOS Sierra support, more)

  • 2009 Mac Pro Quad Core - No Video with 4x16GB RAM installed (apple forums)
    (reportedly with Quad-Core model, max is 3x16GB dimms. Instead of just not recognizing the extra RAM, guessing no video is due a Memory map issue?
    He noted EFI/bootrom updated to Mac Pro 5,1. Per OWC's Max RAM listing for Mac Pros, the Mac Pro 4,1/5,1 single CPU models max out at 48GB, the 2009 (Mac Pro 4,1) Dual CPU models max is 96GB and Dual CPU 2010-2012's (Mac Pro 5,1) max is 128GB. Their current Mac Pro RAM upgrades page footnote says OS X 10.9 and later can address 128GB. That page also lists 128GB RAM upgrades for Dual CPU 2009 Mac Pros. 3 Identical Dimms per bank is the highest performance (triple channel) memory configuration for Mac Pro 4,1/5,1. And don't mix registered & unregistered dimms.
    )

  • Updated Civilization VI (App Store) Support KB (Aspyr, also one for steam)
    (includes system requirements and specifics on supported graphics cards.)

  • A Guide to Your Mac's Sleep Issues (sponsor blog)

  • ROME: Total War for iPad consolidates power with new patch (feral interactive)
    (ROME: Total War (iOS 9 or later) v1.5.1 at app store)
(Nov. 28th to 30th) Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:

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

Other News, Software Updates and PR:

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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.)
  

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Previous News Archive Summary:
    November 21st to 25th, 2016 News Archive
  • Download Nvidia CUDA 8.0.53 Update for macOS 10.12.x, OS X 10.11.x
  • Five Useful Yet Forgotten Mac Tips
  • Apple Abandons Development of Wireless Routers
  • Apple iPhone 6s Program for Unexpected Shutdown Issues (battery replacement)
  • Freeware VM VirtualBox 5.1.10 (includes OS X Host related fix)
  • Review of 10TB Seagate IronWolf HDD
  • Review of 512GB Intel (M.2) SSD 600P
  • Review of 240GB Toshiba OCZ TL100 SSD
  • Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates:
    - How to reinstall macOS
    - MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory
    - How to Manage and back up your iTunes media library
    - How to Share your iTunes library over your home network
    - Get Started with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch (Setup Guide)
    - See how apps affect Mac performance, battery runtime, temperature, and fan activity

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
  


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