Apple Release 10.6.3 v 1.1

This is an update for any users that updated from 10.6 straight to 10.6.3. Not all users will need this update. If you updated from 10.6.2 to 10.6.3 you will not need this update. If it does not show up in your Software Update you do not need the update! Please check your Software Update to see if you qualify for the update. If you need to download the combo update manually a link is provided here.

Here is the list of fixes:

• improve the reliability and compatibility of QuickTime X
• address compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications
• address an issue that causes background message colors to display incorrectly in Mail
• resolve an issue that prevented files with the # or & characters in their names from opening in Rosetta applications
• resolve an issue that prevented files from copying to Windows file servers
• improve performance of Logic Pro 9 and Main Stage 2 when running in 64-bit mode
• improve sleep and wake reliability when using Bonjour wake on demand
• address a color issue in iMovie with HD content
• improve printing reliability
• resolve issues with recurring events in iCal when connected to an Exchange server
• improve the reliability of 3rd party USB input devices
• fix glowing, stuck, or dark pixels when viewing video from the iMac
  
• (Late 2009) built-in iSight camera

Enjoy,

MACNERD Team

iPad WiFi Issues...

So there is plenty of talk about the iPad and its first major issue for some but not all owners of iPads. It seems that some users are encountering WiFi dropouts or weak signal when the iPad is laid down on a flat surface. Apple has released a support document regarding the issue and I would assume we would see a software fix for this in a future release. Until then here are some solutions to try and fix your problem.

Apple Support Document

Some users have also noticed the problem resolves itself when you increase the brightness of the iPad. This sounds very odd but whatever works right!

Either way let us know if this fixes your problems and enjoy your iPad...we still don't have one.

MACNERD Team

Mac OS 10.6.3 Released

Go ahead and check your software update as a new version of Snow Leopard was released today so go grab that update!

Here are some of the changes:

The 10.6.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:

• improve the reliability and compatibility of QuickTime X
• address compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications
• address an issue that causes background message colors to display incorrectly in Mail
• resolve an issue that prevented files with the # or & characters in their names from opening in Rosetta applications
• resolve an issue that prevented files from copying to Windows file servers
• improve performance of Logic Pro 9 and Main Stage 2 when running in 64-bit mode
• improve sleep and wake reliability when using Bonjour wake on demand
• address a color issue in iMovie with HD content
• improve printing reliability
• resolve issues with recurring events in iCal when connected to an Exchange server
• improve the reliability of 3rd party USB input devices
• fix glowing, stuck, or dark pixels when viewing video from the iMac (Late 2009) built-in iSight camera

There are many more changes besides these so go grab it!

MACNERD Team

Removing Old Email Addresses in Apple Mail

Here is a real easy fix to removing those old email addresses that Apple Mail auto references when sending an email. All you have to do is open up the Mail program and go up to the Window Menu and scroll down to Previous Recipients.

Once that window is open you can sort by Name and you'll see those old email addresses that Mail keeps referring to. You can just click the email address you want to delete and hit delete and your good to go.

MACNERD TEAM

Aperture 3.0.1 update out

For those of you that updated to version 3 of Aperture an update was just released fixing a number of issues. Go grab it from your software update! or click the link below to download manually.

Aperture 3.0.1

Here is the breakdown of the changes:

This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of issues in Aperture 3, including:

• Upgrading libraries from earlier versions of Aperture
• Importing libraries from iPhoto
• Importing photos directly from a camera
• Memory usage when processing heavily-retouched photos
• Face recognition processing
• Adding undetected faces using the Add Missing Face button
• Printing pages containing multiple images
• Printing photos and contact sheets with borders and metadata
• Editing photos using an external editor
• Display of images with Definition and Straighten adjustments applied
• Zooming photos in the Viewer and in the Loupe using keyboard shortcuts
• Accessing Aperture libraries on a network volume Selecting and moving pins on the Places map
• Adding and editing custom locations using the Manage My Places window
• Switching between masters when working with RAW+JPEG pairs.
  

How to integrate Facebook with iChat

Now that Facebook supports Jabber you can integrate it into your favorite IM Client. Here is how to set it up.

1. You need to find your Facebook username by going to http://www.facebook.com/your_user/

2. Then you can open up iChat and under the Preferences Menu your going to click on the Accounts tab and setup a new Jabber Account

3. The Account name is your_user@chat.facebook.com and then you need to enter you Facebook Password

4. Finally you need to click the little drop down arrow which you can see in the photo and for the Server Name you need to put chat.facebook.com and in the Port column enter 5222 and then click Done.

5. You are now communicating with your buddy in high school that your not sure you want to be able to talk to whenever you want...

MACNERD Team

Apple releases Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0

This small but timely update addresses the issues many Mac Pro users were having when processing audio. Go grab it now in your Software update window.

Details from Apple:
This update is for Mac Pro (Early 2009) computers running Mac OS X v10.6.2. This update reduces processor utilization during audio activities, such as playing or recording music.

Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0

MACNERD Team

Apple releases Aperture 3

Today Apple updating there Aperture product line with over 200 new features!! The whole application got a huge makeover and a bunch of iPhoto features were integrated within the app as well making this a very powerful tool for organizing, editing, and working with your Photos and Videos. I would list all the features but its much easier for you to get the breakdown over here from the Cupertino Campus:

Aperture 3 200+ New Features

Aperture 3 Free Trial--Good for 30 days!

MACNERD Team

iPhone OS 3.1.3 Released

Plug in your iPhones and you'll find the latest version of the iPhone software has been bumped up to 3.1.3.

Here are the changes

This update for iPhone and iPod touch contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:

▪Improves the accuracy of reported battery level on iPhone 3GS
▪Resolves issue where third-party apps would not launch in some instances
▪Fixes bug that may cause an app to crash when using the Japanese Kana keyboard

MACNERD Team

iMac 27" Display Firmware Update Released

This update hopefully fixes the issues customers are having with the new 27" iMac displays.

Let us know if all is well!

Here is the link for more details and download

The 27-inch iMac Display Update will update the display firmware on your iMac. Do not disturb or shut off the power on your iMac during this update.

MACNERD Team

Apple releases iTunes 9.0.3

Apple just released iTunes 9.0.3 and it provides a number of bug fixes:

• iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.
• Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
• Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
• Addresses issues that affect stability and performance

MACNERD Team

File Sharing Made Easy with Dropbox

If you haven't heard of Dropbox yet then we recommend going over to there site and checking it out. Basically this is a cloud based storage service that allows a seamless way to share files with anyone in the world on either your Mac or iPhone! The iPhone app is great when you need to send something quick and your not in front of your Mac. You can take advantage of their free 2gb account and start sharing those large files, photos, songs that are too large to email and you can upgrade to 100gb if you need massive amounts of storage. They also provide a very easy way to get more space for Free by referring others to their service. We know there are plenty of cloud based services out there now but the seamless integration of Dropbox with your Mac and iPhone is hands down the best we've seen.

Thanks

MACNERD Team

Cleaning up iTunes Duplicates

So your iTunes Library is overflowing with duplicate tracks that just magically appeared??? Instead of investing in third party software to try and sort the problem out why not just use iTunes itself to fix your issue. If you look under the File Menu in iTunes you will see "Show Duplicates" now hold down the Option key and you will see the option change to "Show Exact Duplicates". This can really come in handy when trying to keep tracks that are just on different albums and aren't necessarily duplicates.

Enjoy.

MACNERD Team