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MacBook Pro/OS X 10.9.5 user report on SIL3132 eSATA Expresscard/Drivers:
Updated the page on MacBook Pro ExpressCard/34 Cards with another report the Silicon Image 3132 eSATA card drivers (v1.2.5.0) work in OS X Mavericks (10.9.5) after a reinstall. (Major OS X upgrades usually remove/move them as 'incompatible' but a driver reinstall often works.) This has been seen as far back as OS X 10.6 but of course always test for reliability before assuming they are fully functional/trustworthy. (Considering eSATA history with some chipsets/enclosures.)
  
Updated Apple Support Articles: (Oct. 13th)

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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades/Mods/Repairs:
  • Nvidia Drivers and CUDA Update for OS X 10.9.5
  • iTunes 11.4 Files to Remove before Reinstalling iTunes 11.3.1
  • Another 2009 Mac Pro NB (overheating) Heatsink Retainer Repair
  • Mac OS X Compatible 802.11ac Adapters (USB/PCIe/Mini-PCIe) Updated
  • 2009 Mac Pro 6-core 3.46GHz CPU Upgrade, Repair NB Heatsink Retainers
  • 2009 Mac Pro 12-core CPU Upgrade (Dual 2.93GHz X5670 Westmere CPUs)
  • 2009 Mac Pro Northbridge High Temperatures? Check Plastic Heatsink Retainers
  • Causes/Tips for HDCP Errors with iTunes HD Content

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    Previous News Archive Summary:
      Friday, Oct. 10th, 2014 News
    • Where to Watch Apple's Oct. 16th Special Event Live Stream
    • Freeware VM VirtualBox v4.3.18 (has some OS X related fixes)
    • Review of G-Technology G-SPEED Studio 4-bay
    • Review of LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2
    • EtreCheck 2.0.3 (freeware)
    • Updated Apple Support Articles:
      - iCloud: My Photo Stream FAQ
      - iTunes: Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring

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