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Apple releases iPod nano 4G 1.0.4 update

Apple has released a minor update to their iPod nano 4G, 1.0.4. The update, currently available for iPod nano 4G owners via iTunes, addresses a daylight savings time issue as well as other minor fixes.

Users should sync their iPod nano 4G with iTunes to receive the update. For more on the iPod nano, check out the iPod nano product pages on apple.com.

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Apple to release Snow Leopard on Friday, August 28th

Apple will release the newest version of its Mac OS X operating system, 10.6 Snow Leopard, this Friday. Users can pre-order Snow Leopard online or wait to pick up the software on Friday in retail locations.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will release with support for Microsoft Exchange as well as several new enhancements to performance, and is available as a $29 upgrade for existing Mac OS X 10.5.x Leopard users. Snow Leopard is Apple's first operating system to be release as an Intel-only platform.

To read more about Snow Leopard, visit the product overview pages … Read more

Faxing in Mac OS X

Written by Topher Kessler

Faxing documents seems to be one of those antiquated technologies that is here to stay. Even with many digital alternatives available for sending and receiving documents, faxing refuses to be replaced and instead has kept up with current forms of communication, integrating into email and IP networking. Perhaps the idea of having an original copy is what makes faxing more appealing than emailing a Word or even a PDF document, but regardless of the reason, faxing is still around and quite commonly used.

Sending a standard fax

To send a standard fax from your computer, you … Read more

Apple releases Apple Remote Desktop 3.3

Apple has released the latest update of their remote management software, Apple Remote Desktop, now version 3.3.

From the release notes for Apple Remote Desktop 3.3, the latest update provides:

Improves support for accessing client computers and task servers behind NAT (Network Address Translation) routers. Includes Task Server and Directory Server scanners, for finding client computers known by your task server and clients in computer groups on a directory server. New "Reporting" tab in client computer Info window, to set a single reporting policy for the client computer, shared by all Remote Desktop administrator computers. New &… Read more

Apple releases Logic Express 9

Apple has released the latest edition of their pro-sumer music editing software, Logic Express. The Apple Store online is now accepting pre-orders for the $199 software.

Apple's Logic Express 9 brings a gaggle of new features including:

Flex Time - a new set of features designed to manipulate timing and tempo quickly. Production Tools - Selective Track Import, Drum Replacer, notation and chord grids, and more. Guitar Gear - Amp Designer, Pedalboard, and more. For more on the new features of Logic Express 9, read the Logic Express 9 product page on apple.com.

Experiencing problems? Have feedback? Let us know! … Read more

Preparing for 10.6 Snow Leopard: Early release? Early installation?

Written by Topher Kessler

Official announcements have mentioned a September release date for Snow Leopard, but rumor has it we could see it arrive as soon as August 28th (1, 2). In the past when Apple has given a month or season timeframe for a product release they have pushed it back as far as possible in that window, but with Snow Leopard in development for so long perhaps they have finished things up sooner than expected. Recently people have spotted the availability of Snow Leopard in a "MacBox Set" on the Apple Store, which seemed to be … Read more

Some MacBooks and MacBook Pros may unexpectedly go to Sleep Mode when stacked

Edited by Joe Aimonetti

If you have more than one MacBook or new MacBook Pro (models with a magnetic closing mechanism) you may experience an issue with the top computer going into sleep mode unexpectedly when stacked.

This issue is expected behavior and occurs because the magnet in the bottom computer could activate the magnetic switch in the top computer, causing the top computer to think that it has been shut. As Apple's KB Article on the subject notes:

"Automatic sleep operation works based on magnets; a switch in the MacBook Pro, known as a Hall Effect switch, … Read more

Combo updaters for OS X Leopard.

Written by Topher Kessler

When you run the Software Updater in OS X, the system will present the latest updates for your system. While this is handy for most people, many times people will not want to update to the latest version for compatibility reasons, and instead may wish to install a version or two prior to the current one.

Apple discussion poster "slowfish" writes:

"I had problem with 10.5.8 so I just installed new OS. Mine is 10.5 now. Can I down 10.5.7 patch and install it? It say i need … Read more

Apple releases Bluetooth 2.0.1 and Hard Drive 2.0 updates

Written by Topher Kessler

Apple has released a couple of driver and firmware updates for people running bluetooth on their computers. In addition, Apple has provided an update to certain hard drive models that clicked and caused pausing in MacBooks.

Apple Bluetooth 2.0.1

This is a small update that addresses bugs and compatibility issues with Apple's wireless mice and keybaords, when used with Broadcom Bluetooth controllers.

Apple Hard Drive Update 2.0

This update is for June 2009 MacBooks and addresses a problem where a number of computers running 7200RPM 500GB hard drives would click and pause … Read more