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July 28th, 2010

Safari 5.0.1 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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June 23rd, 2010

iTunes 9.2 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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June 15th, 2010

Mac OS 10.6.4 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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June 7th, 2010

Safari 5.0 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

This update contains new features including:

Safari Reader: Click on the new Reader icon to view articles on the web in a single, clutter-free page. Improved Performance: Safari 5 executes JavaScript up to 25% faster than Safari 4. Better page caching and DNS prefetching speed up browsing. Bing Search Option:

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May 26th, 2010

How to Sync Your Firefox Bookmarks to Your iPad

Yes, you read that right.

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May 16th, 2010

Numbers for iPad Mini Review

What I just submitted to the App store.

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April 14th, 2010

How to Search Your Mac’s Configuration Files

It’s easier than you might think.

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April 5th, 2010

Photoshop CS3 and Mac OS 10.6.3 Potential Problems

Having a problem? This might help.

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April 2nd, 2010

AirPort Base Station Update 2010-001 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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April 2nd, 2010

iTunes 9.1 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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April 2nd, 2010

iPhoto 8.1.2 Update Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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March 31st, 2010

iMovie Update 8.0.6 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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March 30th, 2010

Mac OS X 10.6.3 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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March 12th, 2010

Safari 4.0.5 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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February 26th, 2010

Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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February 12th, 2010

Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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February 12th, 2010

iLife Support 9.0.4 Update Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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February 8th, 2010

iTunes 9.0.3 Update Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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January 22nd, 2010

Snow Leopard Book Correction: Page 64

Wrong modifier key!

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January 13th, 2010

Help Wanted: Troubleshooting a YouTube Video Problem

A recent bug report to Apple and plea for help from readers.

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January 1st, 2010

Beware of Smith Micro Mac Software

A quick warning to Snow Leopard users.

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December 22nd, 2009

Mac OS X: Using Your Laptop in "Clamshell Mode"

Using your MacBook or MacBook Pro with the lid closed. Really.

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December 10th, 2009

Airport Client Update 2009-002 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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December 5th, 2009

Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 1 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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November 24th, 2009

iPhoto Update 8.1.1 Now Available

Information from Software Update.

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