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Apple/products related News/Software Updates/Tips/PR:
Updated Apple Support Articles: (Oct. 14th)
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The Audio/HT page has FYI on X-Men: DoFP disc problems with Oppo BDP-83 players.
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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades/Mods/Repairs:
MacBook Pro ExpressCards page updated (OS X 10.9.5/eSATA card)
Download Updated Nvidia Drivers and CUDA 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:
Monday, Oct. 13th, 2014 News
Express34 Card reports page updated (MacBook Pro/OS X 10.9.5/SI3132 eSATA card)
Updated Apple support doc on Advanced iTunes Store Troubleshooting
Carl Zeiss Enters VR with $99 Headset for iPhone 6, Galaxy S5
Apple Pay Setup, Functionality Leaked in Screenshots
Apple (iMac) Inspired G-Pack PC that mounts behind a TV
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3, E5-2650 v3 Review
Seagate STCU16000100 4-bay 16TB NAS Review
Samsung 60GHz Wi-Fi press release (reference - 802.11ad)
Review of Favi J6-LED-Pico Projector with AirPlay & Miracasts
eVolo - the first electrostatic Bluetooth speaker
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