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Troubleshooting: Apple TV Status Light Stays On in Sleep Mode

I picked up an Apple TV on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. I needed one for instructional purpose and the $25 iTunes Gift Card was a pleasant bonus. I noticed that the status light on the Apple TV stays on even when it was supposed to be in sleep mode. Afterward I noticed that the Apple TV felt really warm. This is the third Apple TV I owned, the other two are still in use and do not behave like this one.

Apple TV Status Light Stays On

According to Apple Support document the status light on Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation):

  • Glows – Apple TV is on
  • Is off – Apple TV is off or in standby
  • Flashes once – Apple TV is accepting a command from the remote
  • Flashes slowly – Apple TV is starting up

This particular Apple TV does not Flash in any way. The main concern is that this Apple TV actually stays on even though it is supposedly in sleep mode.

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iTunes 11.1.5

Apple releases iTunes 11.1.5

OS X

This update fixes a problem that may cause iTunes to quit unexpectedly when a device is connected and improves compatibility with iBooks for Mac on OS X Mavericks.

Windows

This update resolves an issue with typing Japanese text in the iTunes Store and fixes a problem that may cause iTunes to quit unexpectedly when a device is connected.

iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows (64-bit)

This version of iTunes resolves an issue where the equalizer may not work as expected and improves performance when switching views in large iTunes libraries.

This update also includes additional minor bug fixes.

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The Right Person as Microsoft CEO

Recent chatters within the Tech Press suggest that Microsoft is close to name the successor to Steve Balmer as Microsoft CEO.

Kara Swisher from Re/code wrote:

And, at this moment, those who have watched the process think that insider Satya Nadella, who is currently leading its enterprise effort, is the likeliest internal candidate to prevail.

That’s due to a number of reasons, including his familiarity with the company, where he has spent much of his career, as well as a strong technical background and a varied work history at Microsoft.

Considering that Nadella was heavily involved with loss-leader division within Microsoft, namely Bing, not sure if Nadella is the right candidate.

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Meatloaf T. Cat, One Year to the Day.

One year ago, we lost our friend Meatloaf T. Cat.

Meatloaf had helped us in rescuing so many kittens for 10 years. Even though Meatloaf was a neutered male feline, he tolerated all the kittens we’ve rescued. In fact Meatloaf become a foster daddy cat.

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Trouble with Apple Activation Server

I am not sure what is going on with Apple Activation Server today. I was able to update 2 iPhones and an iPad earlier. It seems one of the iPad could not be activated.

The next step is to put the iPad into recovery mode and restore iOS.

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South Park: Season 17 Episode 7 – “Black Friday”

South Park: Season 17 Episode 7 – “Black Friday” | video stream | iTunes | Amazon Instant Video
Anticipation for the biggest shopping day of the year is building. The dark days of winter are coming and that can only mean one thing: the fight to be the first in the mall on Black Friday has begun. The boys prepare to battle the crowds the day after Thanksgiving to get the best deal on the new gaming systems.
Original Air Date: 2013-11-13 | Press Release

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As usual, this episode will be available for streaming in the United States shortly after the premier at South Park Studios. The uncensored version will be made available 24 hours after this episode aired on Comedy Central.

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You can search for “South Park S17E07“, but you will not find any leaks before the episode aired. You can watch the preview, though.

“They Are Calling It… Black Friday”
Cartman calls the boys together to discuss a dark magic in South Park. (Flash | MP4)

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Show Notes:

  • This is the seventh of ten episodes of the seventeenth season
  • Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States – Wikipedia
  • Thanksgiving Day (United States) – Wikipedia
  • Official Playstation 4 release date in the US is November 15, 2013; $399 base price – Official Site | AmazonSmile
  • Official Xbox One release date in the US is November 22, 2013; $499 base price – Official Site | AmazonSmile
  • Mommy’s Toys????!!!

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In the United States this episode will be airing on Comedy Central. First week run schedule on Comedy Central:

  • Wednesday November 13, 2013 – 10:00 p.m.
  • Thursday November 14, 2013 – 12:30 a.m.
  • Thursday November 14, 2013 – 10:30 p.m.
  • Friday November 15, 2013 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Monday November 18, 2013 – 12:31 a.m.
  • Wednesday November 20, 2013 – 09:30 p.m.

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Out now, South Park: The Complete Sixteenth Season, Uncensored.
Blu-ray | DVD | iTunes Store | Amazon Instant Video

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Pictures are courtesy of South Park Studios

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