Mac OS X Lion

May 11 2012

Apple Releases Update for Safari

Apple has released an update to Safari to address several issues with Adobe Flash.  Safari 5.1.7 brings the app up to date and in line with Mac OS X 10.7.4 and addresses the following issues with the browser:

  • Improve the browser’s responsiveness when the system is low on memory
  • Fix an issue that could prevent webpages from responding after using a pinch to zoom gesture
  • Fix an issue that could affect websites using forms to authenticate users
  • Disable versions of Adobe Flash Player that do not include the latest security updates and provide the option to get the current version from Adobe’s website.

You can download the latest update from the Software Update option under the Apple Menu.

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May 11 2012

Apple releases Mac OS 10.7.4 Update

Apple has released the latest update to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.  The Mac OS X 10.7.4 update addresses a number of issues including:

  • Resolve an issue where the “Reopen windows when logging back in” setting is always enabled
  • Improve compatibility with certain British third-party USB keyboards
  • Address an issue that may prevent files from being saved to a server
  • Improve the reliability of copying files to an SMB server

You can download the latest update through the Software Update feature under the Apple Menu or from the Apple Support website at:

http://support.apple.com/downloads/

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Apr 12 2012

Apple Updates Java for 3rd Time This Month To Deal With Flashback Trojan

Apple has released a third update to Java for both Mac OS x Lion and Mac OS X 10.6 to deal with the infections of the Flashback Trojan.  Infections reached a whopping 600,000 machines globally according to three anti-virus companies that were monitoring it (Dr. Web, the discoverer of the Trojan, Kaspersky, and Symantec) , however, that number has dropped to 270,000 in recent days.

The update on the Apple Support Website updates Java to Version 1.6.0_31.  This brings it inline with the Oracle version of Java.  You can download the latest version of Java through the Software Update feature under the Apple menu or from Apple’s Support website at :

http://support.apple.com/downloads/

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Apr 5 2012

Apple Updates Java for Second Time in Two Days

After media reports yesterday of more than 600,000 Macs globally being infected by a Trojan taking advantage of a Known Java vulnerability, Apple has responded by releasing the second update to Java in two days.  The update, 2012-002 is available for download via the Software Update feature of the Apple Menu, or from the Apple Support website at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1515

 

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Apr 4 2012

Apple releases Update for Java for Mac OS X Lion

Apple has released an update to Java for Mac OS X Lion.  The update 2012-001 is intended to address issues with reliability and security.  It also addresses compatibility issues for Java SE 6.  This update require Mac OS X Lion 10.7.  You can download the update through the software update option on the Apple menu or from the Apple support website at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1515

 

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Apr 2 2012

Apple Releases Update for iPhoto ’11

Apple has released an update to the iPhoto ’11 Application.  IPhoto Verison 9.2.3 addresses a host of issues and includes the following updates and enhancements:

  • Improves overall stability
  • Addresses an issue that could cause iPhoto to quit unexpectedly on systems with multiple user accounts

Fixes and enhancements included in iPhoto Versions 9.2 to 9.2.2

  • Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream
  • Addresses compatibility with iCloud and iOS 5
  • Left and right swipe gestures can now be used to navigate between photos in Magnify (1-up) view
  • Previously imported photos are now displayed in a separate section of the Import window
  • Book/calendar themes and card categories can now be selected using a pop-up menu in the carousel view
  • Resolves an issue that could cause some pages of books to print incorrectly
  • Rebuilding a library now correctly preserves saved slideshows and books

The iPhoto 9.2.3 update requires users to have Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3 or later.  You can download the latest version of iPhoto through the Software Update feature under the Apple menu or through the iPhoto Support Page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1514

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Mar 28 2012

Apple Updates Safari to Version 5.1.5

Apple has released an update to their Safari Internet Browser software.  version 5.1.5 is intended to address a couple of stability issues in both Lion and Snow Leopard:

  • Fix an issue that could affect website usability when running Safari in 32-bit mode
  • Fix an issue that could affect the stability of Software Update on Mac OS X Server v10.6.8

You can update the browser through the Software Update  function under the Apple Menu or by downloading the update from the Safari Support Page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1070

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Mar 19 2012

Apple Updates Digital Camera RAW Compatibility

Apple has updated the Digital Camera RAW Compatibility, releasing version 3.10 of the compatibility driver.  The update adds the following cameras to the compatibility list for Apple’s Apperture 3 as well as their iPhoto ’11 packages:

  • Canon PowerShot G1 X
  • Nikon D4
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ35
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ38
  • Samsung NX200
  • Sony Alpha NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-VG20

You will need at least Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Mac OS 10.7.1 installed in order to use this update.  You can install the update from the Software Update function under the Apple Menu in Mac OS X or from the Apple Support page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1510

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Mar 14 2012

Apple Updates Epson Printer Drivers for Mac OS X

Apple has released an update to the Epson printer drivers for Mac OS X.  The latest version of the Epson drivers, version 2.10, requires users to have at least Mac OS X 10.6 on their machines.  You can download the drivers through the Software Update feature under the Apple menu or from the Epson Printer Support page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1398

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Mar 6 2012

Aspyr Releases Company Of Heros Complete: Campaign Edition

Aspyr’s latest game for the Mac is the Company of Heros Complete: Campaign edition which is now available in the Mac App Store.   The game “redefines real time strategy gaming by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Beginning with the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, players lead squads of Allied soldiers into battle against the German war machine through some of the most pivotal battles of WWII. Through a rich single player campaign, players experience the cinematic intensity and bravery of ordinary soldiers thrust into extraordinary events.”

Aspyr has included enough content in the game for over 50 hours of gameplay, with three separate armies and 6 campaigns.  The game is available for $49.99 from the Mac App Store at:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/company-heroes-complete-campaign/id488724898?mt=12&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Or you can alternatively download the app from the GameAgent store at:

http://www.gameagent.com/store/aspyr/pd/productID.245492800/pgm.78347700

The game requires a minimum system of:

  • Operating System: 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard), 10.7.2 (Lion)
  • CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
  • CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 13 GB
  • Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 2600
  • Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 8600
  • Video Memory (VRam): 256MB
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard

The Graphics cards supported by Company of Heros is:

  • NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600, 8800, 9600, GT 120, 320M, 330M
  • ATI RADEON HD 2600, HD 3870, HD 4670, HD 4850, HD 5670, HD 5750, HD 5770, HD 5870, HD 6630M, HD 6750M, HD 6970M
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000

You can find more information about the game at the Aspyr Company of Heros COmplete website at:

http://www.aspyr.com/games/company-of-heroes-complete-campaign-edition

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