VLC 2.0.5

VLC 2.0.5 was released on December 15, 2012.

This is a minor update that fixes a couple of regressions of the 2.0.x branch of VLC and improves the overall stability.

  • Improved reliability for MKC, Koreus and SWF playback
  • Resolved system sleep issue on OS X 10.5
  • Fixed MPEG2 audio and video encoding
  • Various minor fies and improvements
  • Updated translations

VLC-2.0.5

Pixelmator 2.1.4

Pixelmator 2.1.4 is now available.

What’s New in Version 2.1.4
This update improves overall stability and performance, including the following:

  • Improves Auto Save support
  • Enables layer Auto Select for painting and retouching tools
  • Improves effects’ responsiveness when working with large images
  • Improves Adobe Photoshop CS6 brush collections support
  • Fixes important stability issues
  • And much more

Pixelmator-2.1.4

p.s.

It was released on December 14th, 2012. How come I just got the update today?

Gigabyte Motherboard GA-Z77X-UP4 TH

We just picked up a Gigabyte Motherboard GA-Z77X-UP4 TH from Micro Center earlier today. It is one of the few PC Motherboards with built-in Thunderbolt port.

Gigabyte-Z77X-UP4-TH

Someone has Hackintoshed this motherboard.

According to postings at tonymacx86.com forums, GA-Z77X-UP5 TH is easier to Hackintosh.

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p.s.

If you went to Micro Center in Tustin to get this motherboard, look for John Her; he’s really helpful.

Apple updates Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor.

Apple updates Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor.

Final Cut Pro X

What’s New in Version 10.0.7
This update improves overall stability, performance and compatibility including:

  • The Letterbox effect “Offset” slider has been restored
  • Fixes an issue when creating a single layer DVD
  • Fixes an issue where some third-party effects could cause Final Cut Pro to hang during background rendering
  • Fixes an issue where some third-party transitions would incorrectly use black instead of source media
  • Adds support for editing MXF files that are still ingesting
  • Fixes an issue rendering Motion Templates containing Image Units

Motion

What’s New in Version 5.0.6
This update improves overall stability and performance including:

  • Fixes an issue where Image Units were removed when a project was saved
  • Fixes issues when working with multiple documents on dual displays

Compressor

What’s New in Version 4.0.6
This update improves overall stability, performance and compatibility including:

  • Fixes an issue with the upload of clips of greater than 1 GB to Vimeo

iTunes 11 is now available

Apple releases iTunes 11, finally.

About iTunes 11
Introducing the new iTunes.
With a dramatically simplified player, a completely redesigned Store, and iCloud features you’ll love—this is the best iTunes yet.

iTunes 11 is available for:

  • OS X (version 10.6.8 or later)
  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
  • 32-bit editions of Windows Vista, or 32-bit editions of Windows 7, and Windows 8
  • 64-bit editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7

OS X | 32-bit Windows | 64-bit Windows

 

About iTunes 11
Introducing the new iTunes.
With a dramatically simplified player, a completely redesigned Store, and iCloud features you’ll love—this is the best iTunes yet.

Angry Birds Star Wars 1.1.0: Hoth is here

Angry Birds Star Wars 1.1.0 is now available.

iPad | iPhone / iPod touch | Android | Windows | Mac | Windows Phone | Kindle Fire | Windows 8 Tablet

It is a dark time for the Rebellion. Evading the dreaded Imperial Starfleet, a group of freedom fighters has established a new secret base on the remote ice world of Hoth. Unfortunately the evil Darth Vader discovers their hideout, and the desperate Rebel birds must escape the AT-ATs and Pigtroopers hot on their trail.But the Rebels have an ace up their sleeve with the debut of PRINCESS LEIA!

Shiver through 20 new levels on the ice world of Hoth!

Pink bird stars as Princess Leia with an ATTRACTIVE new power!

Discover two new bonus levels!

Stay tuned for more epic adventures coming up soon!

Messages Beta for Lion ends December 14th, 2012.

Apple will be shutting down Messages beta for Lion service on December 14th, 2012.

Email from Apple:

Dear <insert name here>,

The Messages Beta program for Lion will end on Friday, December 14, 2012. We hope you’ve enjoyed the opportunity to preview Messages.
If you’d like to continue using Messages, upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store. Messages is one of many great new apps and features built right into OS X Mountain Lion. Learn More.

Thank you for your participation in the Messages Beta program.