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I Need New Macs

For the past 7 years I have been purchasing at least one portable computer each year with the exception of 2007. It is now November 2007, and I have yet purchased a computer. OK, I did get a new Core 2 Duo PC from the office. It is currently running Windows XP, take that Windows Vista. I can’t bear using Windows Vista at all. The PC itself is more than powerful enough to run Windows Vista Ultimate, but up to this moment there are some softwares that wouldn’t run properly on Windows Vista. In addition to that, the networking stack in Windows Vista does not play nice with other Operating Systems. I have not reinstalled Windows Vista back on any computers I have in my home office.

I have recently acquired a new AVCHD camcorder, Panasonic HDC-SD5. I just finished recording Carlos Alazraqui‘s stand up sets at the Hollywood Improv. It is roughly an hour of raw footage, and recorded in High Definition at 1080i. Working with AVCHD format requires a lot of processing powers. It takes 2 hours to re-encode an 11-minute of edited footage on my 2GHz MacBook Pro Core Duo. I am sure that it would take significantly less time if I have a Core 2 Duo Mac (or better). I am hoping that the 64-bit CPU and Operating System (Mac OS X Leopard) would be able to handle the HD encoding better and faster.

Anyway, I am waiting for the next version of MacBook Pro sometimes during Macworld 2008. I was talking to a friend who wanted to do movie editing on MacBook Pro in High Definitions, and I did convince her to wait until the next version of MacBook Pro is released.

I am thinking about getting an iMac or even a Mac Pro for all the multimedia projects I am working on right now. As of this point I can’t justify spending the money for any of them. I personally prefer using portables such as MacBook Pro. Maybe I can convince the office to get me new Mac or Macs.

One other thing in mind is for me to somehow contact Apple and get them to donate a Mac or two. It’s a wishful thinking. If you’re working for Apple Inc., please let someone know at the corporate office that I need new Macs and the Pro-Apps.

One can dream……..

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Roxio Releases Toast 8.0.3 Update

Roxio releases Toast 8.0.3 update.

Roxio Toast 8 icon

Roxio Toast® 8 now support Blu-ray discs recording on the Mac. Toast® 8 includes exclusive EyeTV burning and TiVoToGo™ transfers to DVD or iPod®.

Toast® 8 now supports Mac OS X Leopard.

Toast® 8 version history:
http://www.roxio.com/enu/support/toast/version_history8.html

Download Toast® 8.0.3 update:
http://www.roxio.com/enu/support/toast/software_updates.html

Buy Toast 8 Titanium @ Amazon.com

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Apple Posts Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.1 Update

Addressing numbers of known bugs, Apple posts Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.1 update (build 9B18). The update can be obtained through Software Update or through Apple Support Downloads site.

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Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.1 on MacBook Pro Core Duo

Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.1 9B18

Mac OS X Leopard

11/15/2007
Mac OS X 10.5.1 Update Client – 110MB | Server – 110MB
This update includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac and server.

Details on this Mac OS X 10.5.1 update:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306907

AirPort
Allows password-protected accounts on AirPort Disks to show up on in the Finder’s Shared Sidebar.
Resolves an issue with saved passwords for wireless networks.

Back to My Mac
Improves the reliability of Back to My Mac-enabled Macs appearing in the Finder’s Shared Sidebar.
Improves compatibility with D-Link NAT gateways.

Disk utilities
Restores the functionality of the progress bar during permission repairs in Disk Utility.
Addresses an issue that could produce an alert when creating disk images using Disk Utility or Terminal.
Improves disk partitioning when multiple RAID sets are created on the same disk.

iCal
iCal alarms are now more reliably delivered via email.
Resolves an issue when inviting attendees via a CalDAV account.

Mail
Improves stability when resizing columns in the message viewer or switching between Stationery templates in email messages.
Addresses an issue in which attachments enclosed inside an HTML link may not be clickable in email messages.
Fixes an issue with email accounts added using the “Simple Setup” feature in which messages cannot be sent due to an SMTP connection failure.
Improves Smart Mailboxes compatibility with .Mac Sync, and addresses an issue with To Do’s disappearing when using Smart Mailboxes.
Resolves an issue with syncing Mail accounts with .Mac in which multiple On My Mac folders appear in the Mailbox pane.

Networking
Addresses an issue in which Microsoft Windows shared folders may be read-only when connected via SMB.

Printing
Resolves an issue in which user-selected values on Paper Feed PDE are reset to default while saving a custom preset.

Security, Firewall
Addresses a code signing issue; third-party applications can now run when included in the Application Firewall or when whitelisted in Parental Controls.
In Security preferences’ Firewall tab, the “Block All” option is now called “Allow Only essential services”
Includes recent Apple security updates.

System and Finder
Addresses a potential data loss issue when moving files across partitions in the Finder.
Resolves an issue with login after turning off FileVault for a specific user account.
Improves compatibility with Adobe Flash-based uploaders used by .Mac Web Gallery and certain other websites and applications.
Resolves a potential text drawing issue with certain Adobe Flash-based websites and applications.

Time Machine
Addresses formatting issues with certain drives used with Time Machine (specifically, single-partition MBR drives greater than 512 GB in size as well as NTFS drives of any size and partition scheme).
Resolves an issue in which files restored in Time Machine may be restored to the backup hierarchy rather than the folders to which they belong.

Mac OS X 10.5.1 addresses Leopard Firewall security. For more information, you can read it here.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307004

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Apple Introduces Final Cut Express 4

Apple introduces Final Cut Express 4.

Final Cut Express 4 box

For more informations on Final Cut Express 4, head to:
http://www.apple.com/finalcutexpress/

System Requirements

  • A Mac computer with a 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo, or Intel Xeon processor
    For AVCHD: A Mac computer with an Intel processor
  • 1GB of RAM or more
  • An AGP or PCI Express graphics card compatible with Quartz Extreme; or an Intel GMA integrated graphics processor in a MacBook or Mac mini computer
  • Some FxPlug filters are not compatible with integrated Intel graphics processors.
  • A display with 1024-by-768 resolution or higher
  • A DVD drive for installation
  • Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
  • QuickTime 7.2 or later
  • 500MB of disk space to install Final Cut Express and LiveType
  • Additional 500MB to install LiveType content

It is finally answering the one question out of many that I currently care about.

“Why doesn’t Final Cut Express support AVCHD? Final Cut Pro can, but I rarely use it for small projects. Wait a minute, iMovie ’08 can too. I feel that iMovie ’08 is under-powered, and Final Cut Pro is an overkill. Apple, please add AVCHD support to Final Cut Express. I would like to import and edit the AVCHD-encoded clips that I took using my new Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder.”

OK, apparently Apple was not going to add AVCHD support to Final Cut Express 3.5 and older. The AVCHD support will be built in Final Cut Express 4.

Anyway, I like using Final Cut Pro; but it’s a bit overkill at many times. I like using iMovie HD ’06; but it’s a little bit limited in features. I like using iMovie ’08; but it’s missing some important features such as audio extractions, and many others. In my mind, I’d say that for most of the projects I’m working on, I can sufficiently handle them in Final Cut Express. I recently purchased Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder and it records into the AVCHD format. I was going to fire up Final Cut Pro to work on some videos, but since Apple announces Final Cut Express 4 with AVCHD support; I don’t need Final Cut Pro for most of my projects.

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Apple Posts A Torrent of Updates

Apple posts a torrent of updates to Mac OS X Panther, Mac OS X Tiger, iPhoto ’08, Final Cut Studio 2 and Safari 3.

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Mac OS X Panther (11/14/2007):

Security Update 2007-008 10.3.9 Client – 49MB | 10.3.9 Server – 63.4MB
Security Update 2007-008 is recommended for all users and servers.

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Mac OS X Tiger (11/14/2007):

Mac OS X 10.4.11
The 10.4.11 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Tiger.
Includes Safari 3.0.4
Mac OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update PPC – 180.8MB | Intel – 321.5MB
Mac OS X 10.4.11 Update PPC – 67.9MB | Intel – 128MB

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Mac OS X Tiger Server (11/14/2007):

Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
The 10.4.11 update is recommended for all servers currently running Mac OS X Server Tiger.
Includes Safari 3.0.4
Mac OS X Server 10.4.11 Combo Update PPC – 242MB | Universal – 425MB
Mac OS X Server 10.4.11 Update PPC – 109MB | Universal – 137MB

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Server Admin Tools for Mac OS X Tiger:

Server Admin Tools 10.4.11 – 51MB
The Server Administration Software installer package contains tools for remote serveradministration. These applications require Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later.

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Final Cut Studio 2 (11/14/2007):

Soundtrack Pro 2.0.2 – 70MB
This update addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues and improves overall stability.

Final Cut Pro 6.0.2 – 38MB
This update addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues, improves overall stability, and supports compatibility for additional video devices.

DVD Studio Pro 4.2.1 – 11.9MB
This update addresses specific customer issues, compatibility issues, and general performance issues and improves overall stability.

Motion 3.0.2 – 20.6MB
This update addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues, and improves overall stability.

Color 1.0.2 – 79.8MB
This update addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues and improves overall stability.

Cinema Tools 4.0.1 – 10MB
This update addresses specific customer issues, general performance issues and improves overall stability.

Compressor 3.0.2 – 95.5MB
Compressor 3.0.2 and Apple Qmaster 3.0.2 address specific customer issues and compatibility issues.

Pro Applications Update 2007-02 – 8.8MB
This update includes fixes to underlying frameworks and shared components for the updated Final Cut Studio 2 applications.

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iLife ’08 (11/14/2007):

iPhoto 7.1.1 – 9.3MB
This update supports compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

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Safari 3.0.4 Beta for Windows
http://www.apple.com/safari/

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Mac OS X Leopard: Adding Printer

An Apple A Day Gallery – 2007.11.10
Mac OS X Leopard: Adding Printer
System Preferences icon

Printer Setup Utility is no longer included in Leopard. Adding printer can be done in the Print Dialogue box or through System Preferences.

System Preferences - adding printer System Preferences - Print & Fax

Add Printer dialogue box

Printer Browser

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Mac OS X Leopard: Apple Remote Pairing

An Apple A Day Gallery – 2007.11.10
Mac OS X Leopard: Apple Remote Pairing

Apple Remote Pairing custom icon
Apple Remote comes with every Intel-based iMacs, MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. To prevent other Apple Remotes controlling the your Mac, you can:

  • Disable remote control infrared receiver. Open System Preferences > Security. Check the “Disable remote control infrared receiver. OR,
  • Pair an Apple Remote to the computer.

To pair an Apple Remote with your Mac:

  • Press and hold the “Menu” and “Next” buttons for a few seconds until the Apple Remote icon flashes on the screen.
  • After doing so, the your Mac can only be controlled using the paired Apple Remote.

To unpair the Apple Remote:

  • Open System Preferences > Security.
  • Click on the “Unpair” button.

System Preferences Security Apple Remote Pairing