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News Archive for Tuesday June 28, 2011:
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Macs | CPU Upgrades | Video | Storage | Audio | Apps/OS/Network | Contact
Miss a Day? See the previous 3 days' news summary or the Archives.
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Java for OS X 10.6 Update 5: (Info from the D/L page)
"Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5 delivers improved compatibility, security, and reliability by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_26.
Please quit any web browsers and Java applications before installing this update.
See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4593 for more details about this update.
(About Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5)
See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222 for information about the security content of this update.
System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.6.4" (or later)
HT1222 is a doc listing page - here's the doc About the security content of Java for OS X 10.6 Update 5. |
Java for OS X 10.5 Update 10: (Info from the D/L page)
"Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10 delivers improved compatibility, security, and reliability by updating J2SE 5.0 to 1.5.0_30, and updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_26 for 64-bit capable Intel-based Macs.
J2SE 1.4.2 is no longer being updated to fix bugs or security issues and remains disabled by default in this update.
Please quit any web browsers and Java applications before installing this update.
See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4592 for more details about this update.
(About Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10)
See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222 for information about the security content of this update.
System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5.8"
Here's the doc About the security content of Java for OS X 10.5 Update 10 |
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Apple docs on ThunderBolt Updates, Cable Info and Usage in BootCamp/Win 7
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Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Doc Updates
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Recent Articles/Tips and Reviews - Listing/links to articles and reviews you may have missed. |
Previous 3 Days News Summaries:
Monday June 27, 2011
- Apple posts Thunderbolt Firmware Update (Performance, other fixes)
- PCI Express takes on Thunderbolt
- Apple Time Capsule using WD desktop HDD: Is this a "server grade" drive?
- Pioneer VSX-1021-K A/V Receiver Review (w/AirPlay Audio and iControlAV2 App support)
- (Another) Review of iCade (iPad controller/mini arcade housing)
- How to Build a Hackintosh Mini
- (Freeware VM) VirtualBox v4.0.10 update (w/fix for OS X Lion issues)
- Cocktail (Snow Leopard Edition) v4.9.4
- Apple iCloud MobileMe Transition Roadmap
- Skype for iPad hands-on: New competition for Apple's FaceTime
- Conan O'Brien pokes fun at Final Cut Pro X (w/video clip from show)
- In Defense of Final Cut Pro X
- A Petition to bring back previous Final Cut Pro 7/FC Studio
- Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and HL2: Deathmatch Updates Released
- Left 4 Dead 2 Update Released (steam)
- (Aspyr) Duke Nukem Forever coming to Mac this summer
- Compressor 3.5.3 & 4.0: QuickClusters on the same system may not work as expected (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Installation best practices (Apple)
- OS X v10.5 and later: About Back to My Mac security (Apple)
- Back to My Mac: "Double NAT" configurations may prevent Back to My Mac connections (Apple)
- Information about the MobileMe transition (Apple)
- How to save your MobileMe Gallery photos and movies (Apple)
- MobileMe: How to save files on your MobileMe iDisk to your Mac or Windows PC (Apple)
- How to move an iWeb site from MobileMe to another web hosting service (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Using OpenCL-enabled graphics cards (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X: Mac OS X 10.6.7: Media Browser option unavailable in Share menu (Apple)
- OS X v10.6 and earlier: How to change user account name or home directory name (Apple)
- AirPort Express: How to join an existing wireless network in client mode (Apple)
- Troubleshooting iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch accessories (Apple)
- Remote app for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch can't connect to iTunes or Apple TV (Apple)
- Mac 101: Mail (Mac OS X v10.6 and earlier) (Apple)
- iOS: Troubleshooting car stereo connections (Apple)
- Your Mac won't start up in Mac OS X (OS X 10.3.9 or earlier) (Apple)
- The Laptop and Desktop Specs That (Do and Don't) Matter
- Civilization V PC Update Released (huge list of chgs/fixes) (steam)
- NRDC: Your Set-Top Box/DVR May Use More Power Than Your Fridge (?)
- DIY Battery Reconditioner
- How a Hard Drive Works
- The Eyefinity Guide to Multi-Monitor Bliss
- Alienware M11xr3 notebook review
Thursday June 23, 2011
- Info/Download links for OS X 10.6.8 (Client and Server, w/Security fixes)
- Info/Download links for Security Update 2011-004 for OS X 10.5.8 (Client and Server)
- Analyst: iCloud linked to Apple's TV ambitions
- (Displaymate) Display Tech Shoot-Out: iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom vs Asus Transformer
- Apple, Nordic Semi Join Bluetooth Board
- AutoCAD 2011 for Mac Review
- Final Cut Pro X: What's Missing for Some Pros
- Hands On: Apple's Final Cut Pro X
- Toast 11 Titanium Review
- Team Fortress 2 is now Free to Play
- Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and HL2: Deathmatch Updates Released
- About the security content of Mac OS X v10.6.8 and Security Update 2011-004 (Apple)
- About the Mac OS X v10.6.8 Update (Apple)
- About the Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 Update (Apple)
- About Server Admin Tools 10.6.8 (Apple)
- OS X Server: Creating a single NetBoot, NetInstall or NetRestore image for multiple Mac models (Apple)
- OS X Server v10.6.7: Wiki movies may not play in Firefox or Internet Explorer (said fixed in 10.6.8) (Apple)
- Kerberized SMB printing may not work after updating to OS X v10.6.7 (said fixed in 10.6.8) (Apple)
- iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Using OpenCL-enabled graphics cards (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Installation best practices (Apple)
- Mac OS X v10.6: Supported digital camera RAW formats (Apple)
- OS X v10.6, Mail: Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages (Apple)
- iAd Producer 1.2: Release notes (Apple)
- FBI Busts International 'Scareware' Rings
- Best Buy's Music Cloud: Skip It, For Now
- HDTVs: Plasma vs. LCD (CCFL) vs. LCD (LED)
- COD: Black Ops Update Released (steam)
- Rumor: PopCap In Late Stage Acquisition Discussions With EA For $1 Billion
Wednesday June 22, 2011
- First Take: Updated Apple Time Capsule
- Sonnet Intros Bootable 6Gb/s SATA Cards for Desktop and Notebooks
- That Apple Television Is Coming This August Alongside The iPhone Nano (And Santa)
- Apple scores broad patent on touch screens
- Epson Printer Drivers v2.7 (Snow Leopard)
- Lexmark Printer Driver v2.5 (Snow Leopard)
- First look at Apple's Final Cut Pro X
- Early adopters unimpressed by Apple's Final Cut Pro X
- Apple Launches HD Streaming App for iTunes Festival 2011
- Mozilla retires Firefox 4 from security support (Firefox v5 released yesterday)
- Firefox Strategy is a Recipe for Failure
- 1Password v3.6.0 (w/FF 5 support - rel 6/20)
- Playback 1.7.6 (OS X media server)
- ClamXav v2.2
- Apple iCloud Exec Leaves Apple for Healthcare Field
- Team Fortress 2 blog posts on coming 'Uber Update'
- Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Installation best practices (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: May be unable to open Final Cut Pro X (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X: Use "Import from Camera" when importing media from an SD card that was copied to the local drive (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: "Send To" menu command from Final Cut Studio (2009) opens incorrect version of target app (Apple)
- Final Cut Pro X: Movie files from iTunes, iPhoto, and Aperture do not appear in the media browser (w/tips) (Apple)
- AirPort: Cross reference of 802.11n-capable AirPort Base Station names (Apple)
- iOS: Third-party Bluetooth headsets, headphones, and keyboards (Apple)
- Verizon Wireless: How to set up a new Cellular Data account on iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G for Verizon (Apple)
- Mac OS X v10.6: Printer and scanner software (Apple)
- iWork for iOS: About iTunes File Sharing (Apple)
- iOS: Syncing with iTunes (Apple)
- iOS: May be unable to select Camera Roll from Photos application (Apple)
- Intel Talks Up 50-Core Processor; Aims at Exaflops Performance
- Google TV 2.0 - a look into the Android 3.1 'Fishtank'
- FCC warning: Watch out for mystery phone charges
- Dropbox Accounts Were Accessible by Anyone for Four Hours on Monday
- Inside the Mobile Phone Manufacturer Torture Tests
- Ford Beefs Up Technology Team on Demand for Mobile Applications in Cars
- Battlefield 3 - Preview
- F.E.A.R. 3 available on Steam (IGN Review here)
- L.A. Noire "Nicholson Electroplating" DLC Case Now Available for Download
- City of Heroes Going Free to Play Later This Year
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