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March 1, 2007

VMware Fusion Beta 2 for Mac is Released

VMware releases Fusion Beta 2 for Intel-Macs.
http://www.vmware.com/products/beta/fusion/

VMware Fusion Beta requires Serial Number, it can be obtained through the download page.

Fusion Beta – VMware-Fusion-e.x.p-41385.dmg
Beta Version | 3/1/07 | Build 41385 | 120 MB
(md5sum: f19458ff927cd2573eaa5ccc5c4c183a)

From VMware:

What’s new in Beta 2

Experimental 3D graphics: DirectX 8.1 support

Rollback

Windows Vista Support

Improved networking support

Improved ability to add virtual hardware

VMware Fusion for Mac Release notes
http://www.vmware.com/products/beta/fusion/releasenotes_fusion.html

February 27, 2007

Parallels Desktop for Mac Build 3186 is Released

Parallels Desktop for Mac Build 3186 (02.27.2007) is released. This major update is available for free for current users of Parallels Desktop for Mac.

http://www.parallels.com/en/download/desktop/
http://www.parallels.com/en/news/id,10825

January 30, 2007

Apple Releases Airport Extreme 802.11n Enabler for $1.99

Apple has added Airport Extreme 802.11n enabler to Apple Store for $1.99.

Airport Extreme 802.11n enabler is also included with the new Airport Extreme Base Station 802.11n.

January 28, 2007

LogMeIn Client for Mac OS X: Problem and Solution

A few weeks ago I wrote about LogMeIn Client support on Mac OS X. It has been working for the past 3 weeks without any problems. During a chat on Leo Laporte’s Radio Show chat, someone mentioned that he was not able to use LogMeIn Client on Mac OS X using Mozilla Firefox 2. I mentioned that I had been accessing LogMeIn Client using Safari and it had been working fine. A few minutes later, he informed me that he’s still having the same problem using Safari. I then found out that I was having the same problem.

The problem:
The remote access screen turns black when connecting to the remote computer.

The solution:
Do not open the remote connection in new window.

I will post a much more comprehensive instructions with some screen captures. Please check back.

January 25, 2007

Apple Releases “Airport Extreme Update 2007-001” for Some Intel-Macs

Apple has released “Airport Extreme Update 2007-001” for some Intel-Macs.

From Apple Support Downloads:

AirPort Extreme Update 2007-001 – 6.5MB
This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and provides compatibility with AirPort Extreme base stations and networks.
According to MacNN, the update is intended for Intel-Macs with Core Duo Processor (MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini including Core Solo model).

If there’s any more updates, I’ll post it here asap.

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

January 23, 2007

Apple Store Genius Bar: Dead MacBook Battery Part 2

My friend got the call from Apple Store on Monday (01.22.2007), the replacement battery had arrived. She went to the Apple Store and exchange the defective battery.

All is good.

Thanks to Apple Store Genius Bar.

January 20, 2007

Apple Store Genius Bar: Dead MacBook Battery Part 1

I was testing some RAM modules on various computers. One of the computer was a White 13″ MacBook 1.83 GHz. It was a painles procedure to install the ram on the MacBook. I had the MacBook connected to the MagSafe power adapter. I then noticed that Mac OS X said that there’s no battery installed. I checked the battery indicator and none of the lights were on. Such a surprised since it was working just fine the day before. I then swapped the MacBook baterry with a different one from another MacBook. It is apparent that something wrong with the battery circuitry. Paraphrasing Dr. McCoy: “It’s dead, Jim!”

Here I am at an Apple Store, waiting for my Genius Bar appointment. This should be a no brainer, unless they’re giving me some runarounds. I’ll find out in a few minutes.

UPDATE:
Surprise, they didn’t have any replacement batteries.