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A subject questioned before, it turns out the Apple TV includes diagnostic software. This KB article tells you how to access the diagnostic software, using the remote. More …
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AppleInsider: Data just released by market research firm IDC indicates that Apple’s share of the worldwide personal computer market rose slightly during the first calendar quarter of the year (Apple’s second fiscal quarter)… More …
Apple has recently discovered that some batteries used in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks may have battery performance issues. Apple is offering a software update that is designed to improve battery performance.
Affected batteries will have one or more of the following symptoms:
* Battery is not recognized causing an “X” to appear in the battery icon in the Finder menu bar.
* Battery will not charge when computer is plugged into AC power.
* Battery exhibits low charge capacity/runtime when using a fully charged battery with a battery cycle count (as shown in System Profiler) of less than 300.
* Battery pack is visibly deformed.
If, after you have installed the battery update, your battery has any of the listed symptoms, please make a reservation to bring your computer with its battery to your local Apple Retail Store, or contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), or call your local Apple Support Contact Center. If Apple or an AASP determines that your battery is eligible for replacement, you will receive a new battery, free of charge, even if your MacBook or MacBook Pro is out of warranty.
For MacBook and MacBook Pro systems with Intel Core Duo processors, this program extends repair coverage on the battery for up to two years from the date of purchase of the computer. More …
C|Net is reporting on trouble Google is having integrating DoubleClick. Google acquired DoubleClick, that technology mostly described as a data gather, your web surfing data. Privacy has been questioned just because it is DoubleClick. Now the integrity of search results could be untrustworthy. Will my next search results be based on the sponsors wishes? More …
Hardmac reports that a journalist who requested an 80GB iPod for review from Apple received the unit – but got a call urgently requesting its return by next Friday (5/4) at the latest. In fact, all news outlets have apparently been told to return all iPod review units to their maker.
The theory is that Apple doesn’t want reviews of the ‘old’ iPod in the media anytime soon, as it is prepping the release of new models. New iPods had been predicted for Christmas, then MacWorld, last January. iPods, were then already overdue for an upgrade. More …
Not only what is supposed to happen with each key stroke, but that some programs do not follow Apple GUI guidelines. One software company is a surprise and another is not. More …
On doorstops Office programs do not recognize Home and End, and thus do nothing. Very annoying, especially since the software company makes the OS. Just in case you didn’t know..
John Gruber of Daring Fireball interviews Dino Dai Zovi, winner of the much-hyped Mac-hacking contest.
Dai Zovi, despite the fact that he works in the security business, doesn’t install anti-virus software on any of his Macs. He does use other recommended security methods. More …
After Battery Update has been installed, each battery you insert into your MacBook or MacBook Pro will be updated automatically. Your computer’s power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source. Download page.
Flip4Mac WMV Player is a collection of QuickTime components that allow you to play, import, and export Windows Media video and audio files on your Mac using your favorite QuickTime-based applications. The latest version 2.1.1.70 is available for download
What’s new in version 2.1.1.70:
* Added support for reclaiming file types assumed by other applications.
* Added support for Windows Media 9 Advanced playback.
* Improved ASX handling.
* Improved support for MPEG 4 playback.
* Resolved some issues related to 2-pass VBR encoding.
* Resolved manual activation issue.
* Resolved Helix streaming server playback issue.
* Resolved Save as and Save As QuickTime Movie issue on OS 10.3.9/QT 7.1.2 systems.
* Resolved potential for crash when playing back files that have been deliberately modified/damaged.
* Improved support for installation using Apple Remote Desktop.
Has the iPhone been responsible for.Mac down times and lack of upgrades? Users have paid in a lot a money over the years. ZDNet’s Alan Graham laments the state of Apple’s .Mac services, “So I’m Starting my own .Mac death clock.” More …