Sling Media releases SlingPlayer for Mac OS X Public Beta. It is available for Mac OS X 10.4 (PPC and Intel).
More info:
http://us.slingmedia.com/object/KB-005161.html
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Apple Releases Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta with Two Finger Scrolling and Right Click
Apple releases Boot Camp 1.1.2 Beta
Two Finger Scrolling and Two Finger Right Click on MacBook (Pro) Trackpad is now enabled for Windows XP.
Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta provides updated driver support Intel-based Macs including the newly released MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo.
Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta weighs in at 143MB while Boot Camp 1.1.1 weighs in at 186MB
From Apple:
Changes in Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta
Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta contains several updates and is intended for all new and previous Boot Camp beta users.
Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta includes:
- Support for the latest Intel-based Macintosh computers
- Easier partitioning using presets for popular sizes
- Ability to install Windows XP on any internal disk
- Support for built-in iSight cameras
- Support for built-in microphones
- Support for the Apple USB Modem
- Trackpad scrolling and right-click support on Apple Laptops
- Improved Apple keyboard support including Delete, PrintScreen, NumLock, and ScrollLock keys
- Improved International Apple keyboard support
Important note:
It is recommended to uninstall the previous “Macintosh Drivers” before installing “Macintosh Drivers 1.1.2 beta”.
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Apple is Rolling Out The New .Mac Webmail Interface
Approximately 6:00PM Pacific Standard Time (PST), I logged on to my .Mac webmail and I was greeted with a message from Apple. I have been using the .Mac webmail the whole day because I was not working on my usual computer where I use Mail.app as the email client.
Apple is officially rolling out the new .Mac Webmail interface.
Click on the picture for larger image
If you have .Mac account, just log in to your .Mac webmail.
Based on a number of poeple I know, not all of them have their account switched to the new interface yet.
Update (9:00PM PST):
It seems that Apple rolling it out pretty quick. More reports from colleagues and friends; they are getting the new UI.
Get .Mac from Amazon.com (<$80)
Get .Mac from Apple Store
http://www.mac.com/
http://www.mac.com/1/webmail.html
Features of the new .Mac webmail
- Drag-and-drop functionality
- A message pane
- Quick Reply
- Address Book integration
- Message previews
- Message flagging
- Keyboard shortcuts
List of supported browsers:
Mac OS X
- Safari 1.2 or later
- Firefox 1.0.4 or later
Windows
- Firefox 1.0.4 or later
- Internet Explorer 6 or later
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MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 to Address Unexpected Shutdown
Apple posts MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 to address issues with unexpected shutdowns.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macbooksmcfirmwareupdate11.html
Download MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 (<1MB)
From Apple:
MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1
About this update
The SMC Update improves the MacBook’s internal monitoring system and addresses issues with unexpected shutdowns. This update is recommended for all MacBook systems, including those that received warranty repair.
Note:
If your MacBook is running Mac OS X 10.4.6, you won’t be able to install the SMC Update until you update to Mac OS X 10.4.8.
MacBooks running Mac OS X 10.4.7 will be able to download and install the SMC Update, so it is not essential that you update your system software, although Apple always recommends updating to the latest version of the system software.
After this update has completed successfully, your SMC Version will be: 1.4f12.
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Final Cut Express HD 3.5.1 and iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0
Final Cut HD 3.5.1
Final Cut Express HD 3.5.1 addresses compatibility on specific hardware.
Macintosh computer with a PCI Express video card:
- iMac (iSight)
- Power Mac G5 Dual
- Power Mac G5 Quad)
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/finalcutexpresshd351.html
To download the Update
Sign in with your Apple ID. Enter your Final Cut Express HD 3.5 serial number, then click the “Download Update” button to begin downloading the update.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutexpress/download/ (17MB)
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iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0
The iPod shuffle Reset Utility restores First Generation iPod shuffle.
iPod shuffle Reset Utility is only for First Generation 512MB and 1GB iPod shuffle.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303979
iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0 for Mac – download (2.1MB)
iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0 for Windows – download (1.3MB)
Use the iPod shuffle Reset Utility to fix the following issues:
- With the iPod shuffle switched on, pressing the Play button will cause amber and green LEDs to flash for a few seconds, and the unit will not play any music, nor can you sync music to it from iTunes.
- On a Windows PC, iPod shuffle will appear in My Computer as a “Removable Disk,” however the iPod shuffle volume will not mount correctly. The unit is listed in Device Manager under “Disk Drives” as “Apple iPod USB Device.”
- On a Mac, the unit will only be recognized in Apple System Profiler under Hardware -> USB and will not appear or mount in the Finder.
- When attempting to restore, the unit may not be recognized at all. However, if it is recognized, the restore may fail with an error dialog “Firmware update failure. Disk write error” or another error. It may take 3 restore attempts before the error appears. Note: iPod shuffle may take several minutes to be recognized.
iPod shuffle Reset Utility image ©2006 Apple Computer, Inc.
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Firefox 2 is Officially Released
Mozilla Foundation officially released Firefox 2, the multi platform web browser. Firefox 2 has been in development for the past year and was released in series of betas and release candidates. It was actually posted at Mozilla.org ftp servers on Monday 10.23.2006, but wasn’t officially made public.
From Mozilla.com:
What’s New in Firefox 2
Improvements to the user interface, security tools and options for customization, combine to deliver a rich, engaging, safer and more productive Web browsing experience for all.
- Tabbed browsing.
- Spell checking.
- Search.
- Web feeds.
- Identity theft protection.
- Proven security model.
- Customization.
For more information, read it at:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/press/mozilla-2006-10-24.html
http://www.mozilla.org/
http://www.mozilla.com/
http://www.getfirefox.com/
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MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo and Magsafe Airline Power Adapter
Apple Releases MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
From Apple:
MacBook Pro Notebooks Now Feature Intel Core 2 Duo Processors
The entire MacBook Pro line of notebooks now includes the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor and delivers performance that is up to 39 percent faster than the previous generation. All MacBook Pro models now offer double the memory and greater storage capacity than the previous generation, as well as a FireWire 800 port for connecting to high-speed peripherals. [Oct 24, 2006]
All MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models (15″ and 17″) now sport Dual Layer DVD Burner and FireWire 800.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?family=MacBookPro
The MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo built to order options come with maximum of 3GB RAM, and up to 200GB SATA hard drive.
In addition to that Apple also offers Magsafe Airline Power Adapter (Part Number: MA598Z/A).
Magsafe Airline Power Adapter
Important notes:
- Using the MagSafe Airline Power Adapter provides power for your computer but does not charge the battery.
- The MagSafe Airline Power Adapter is not compatible with automobile power ports.
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