November 8th to 12th, 2021 Apple/Mac/macOS News, Updates, Tips and Tech Articles

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Carbon Copy Cloner 6.0.5 Update
See the CCC 6.0.5 release notes for a list of new features, improvements and fixes.
(More info on Carbon Copy Cloner 6 (including free 30 day trial) at bombich.com.)

Logic Pro 10.7.1 update
The app store page for Logic Pro 10.7.1 simply says "This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes", but the release notes has a long list of improvements. (Requires macOS 11.0 or later)

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

Apple honors and celebrates American veterans (press release)
Apple introduces Apple Business Essentials (pr)
- The new service, available today in beta, brings device management, support, and storage into one complete subscription for small businesses.
Holiday season kicks off at Apple (pr)
- Holiday Gift Guide and helps customers craft personalized holiday cards.

This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates

Play HDR video on Mac
- Lists Mac models that support HDR video on HDR10-compatible displays and TVs.
Use FaceTime on Mac
macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers
How to Back up and restore your iTunes library on your PC
- originally "Back up and Restore your iTunes media library".
How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card
Check your gift card balance
Gift apps, music, movies, and more from Apple
What type of gift card do I have? (Nov 10)
Resolve issues between iCloud for Windows or iTunes & third-party security software
How to clean your Apple products
How to clean the nano-texture glass on your Apple display
If the screen isn't working on your iPhone or iPad
Access and manage files in your iCloud Drive
Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Restore an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that needs a newer version of iOS or iPadOS
If you subscribe to Apple One and use a different Apple ID for iCloud
How to use Messages for Business

Topic based page of Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS Users.

Other News, Software and Firmware Updates

2021 LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.20.65
- A later .80 firmware update posted Nov 18, 2021 (reported HDCP 2.x fix).
Yamaha RX-V385/HTR-3072 AV Receiver Firmware Update 1.10
- post includes update info and firmware download page.
iOS Chrome browser version 96.0.4664.36 (for iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later)
- Stability and performance improvements. (A later update released Nov. 18th.)
About the security content of iCloud for Windows 13 (apple)
- for Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft November 2021 Patch Tuesday (isc.sans)

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List of Updates, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, Tips and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates and troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)

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