"About Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.2
This update provides stability fixes for Thunderbolt and Target Disk Mode.

When your computer restarts a gray screen will appear with a status bar to indicate the progress of the update.

Do not disturb or shut off the power on your computer during this update. Note: Your computer must be plugged into AC power for the update to install.

System Requirements:
OS X Lion 10.8.3 and later"

If you see any improvements or it fixes a problem you've had (or not), let me know . Thanks.
FYI: Friday's news page has Tips for Install problems and Unrecognized Devices after the Thunderbolt Firmware Update.
  

• GripStand mini Protective Case & Desktop Stand for iPad mini (sponsor blog)
• How to Run Windows on a Mac (PCmag's guide)
• Review: B&W Z2 AirPlay dock

• iMac (27-inch, Late 2012): Installing or replacing memory

• Seagate 600 Pro Enterprise SSD Review
• NuVo Technologies Wireless Audio System (PR)
• Review: Spears and Munsil HDTV Benchmark Setup and Test Disc, Version 2
• BlueStacks Brings Android Games to the TV Via GamePop Console
• Warner Archive Instant Takes Back Titles From Netflix
• Review: Seiki SE50UY04 4K HDTV ($1499)
• What's Wrong With the U.S. Job Market?
• Tech Trends 2013: Video

Wednesday May 8th, 2013 News Archive
• Apple TV Tip for "Air Play Speakers not available.... being used by someone else"
• Pixelmator 2.2: legitimate Photoshop replacement that costs $15
• Newer Tech adds Optical Drive Choices To miniStack MAX (sponsor blog)
• Apple's Customer Data-Privacy Rules Struck Down by German Court
• Fission (audio editor) v2.1.3 (see chg notes)
• Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.3.4 Update
• (Late) First look: new Apple iMac 27in
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Docs:
  - OS X: About kernel panics
  - LED Cinema Display (27-inch): Intermittent loss of audio
  - MacBook Pro: Frequently asked questions about using a Retina display
  - Desktop computers: Troubleshooting wireless keyboard/mouse issues in OS X v10.5
  - OS X Lion: Installer reports "This disk cannot be used to start up your computer"
  - Resolving duplicate calendars after setting up your calendar app for iCloud Calendar
  - iTunes reports that "iTunes cannot recognize this iPod at this time"
  - iCloud: Managing your iCloud storage
  - Time Capsule: "Connection Failed" message appears (archived)
  - AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule: External USB drive becomes inaccessible (archived)
  - Using AirPort Utility 5.3.1 or later to make copy of Time Capsule disk (archived)
  - Can't connect to AirPort Extreme/Time Capsule shared storage from Windows (archived)
  
• Other News/Reviews/Tech/OT:
  - Seagate 600 / 600 Pro SSD Review
  - BeagleBone Black: A 1-GHz computer for $45
  - Pagers Costing Hospitals Billions
  - Prenda Law Is The Tip of the Iceberg
  - Has Big Data Made Anonymity Impossible?
  - Why Disney Licensed Star Wars to Electronic Arts
  - World of Warcraft Loses 1.3M Subscribers in Q1
  - Review: The Great Escape (Blu-ray)

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.