Software Updates

Software Update: iWork ’08 Applications

by Matt on February 2, 2009

Apple released updates today for Keynote, Pages, and Numbers from iWork ’08. The iWork ’09 versions of those applications were not updated. As is often the case, Apple says that the Pages and Numbers updates offer only “general compatibility issues.” The Keynote update “addresses compatibility issues with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 and Microsoft Office PowerPoint [...]

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Software Update: iDVD & iLife Media Browser

by Matt on January 26, 2009

The updates keep coming today! Apple released iDVD 7.0.3 and iLife Media Browser. Apple’s update page simply says that the updates improve overal stability. The iLife Media Browser, though, can be downloaded if you use iLife ’08, Aperture, or iWork ’08. You can download the iDVD update here and the iLife Media Browser update here.

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Software Update: NVIDIA Graphics Update 2009 1.0

by Matt on January 26, 2009

Apple released a graphics card update for its portable line, as well as other Macs: This update improves cursor movement when using the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter with the Mini DisplayPort enabled MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro. It also improves playback of HD video running on systems with NVIDIA GeForce 7300 [...]

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Software Update: QuickTime 7.6

by Matt on January 21, 2009

Apple released QuickTime 7.6 today, saying: QuickTime 7.6 includes changes that increase reliability, improve compatibility and enhance security. Although this description is vague, other sources have already indicated that the H.264 single-pass encode quality is improved, as is MJPEG playback. To download the updated for Leopard, Tiger, or Windows, click here.

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Software Updates: Mail Update 1.0

by Matt on December 22, 2008

Apple released an update for its own Mail.app today due to a bug that affects 10.5.6 users: This update addresses stability issues with Mail. After updating to Mac OS X 10.5.6, Mail may unexpectedly quit.  This can be caused by using a copy of Mail that wasn”t updated properly (you may need to install the [...]

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Software Update: Pro Application Support

by Matt on December 17, 2008

Apple released an update for Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, and Logic Pro today. From Apple: Pro Applications Updates improve reliability for Apple’s professional applications and are recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, and Logic Studio. Pro Applications Update 2008-05 addresses general performance issues and improves overall stability. Applications [...]

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Software Update: Mac OS X 10.5.6

by Matt on December 15, 2008

Apple released Mac OS X 10.5.6 for its clients and servers today. The client update is available as both a delta and a combo update. The server update is also available as a delta or combo update. According to Apple’s kbase article on the update, changes and improvements include: – Improves reliability of Address Book [...]

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