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Apple releases Java update to remove Flashback malware [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:21:52 -0500

[url]http://www.macrumors.com/2012/04/12/apple-releases-java-update-to-remove-flashback-malware/[/url]

Is your Mac infected? [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:38:38 -0500

There has been a lot of talk lately about the supposed 600,000 Mac users that are infected with the Flashback Malware.

Always lots of rumors and scares put into people so they want to run out and buy Anti-Virus software. Some of these scares are created by people who want to sell you Anti-Virus software...

Having said that, you probably are not infected as long as you haven't downloaded anything from strange places you aren't familiar with.
To check for the malware, use the link below which is the MacWorld magazine website online. I have always trusted MacWorld.

[url]http://www.macworld.com/article/1166278/free_flashback_checker_finds_out_if_your_mac_is_infected.html[/url]

I checked my machine using the terminal commands and my machine was clean.
Here are the commands I ran from the link above.
You can copy and paste the line of code below into a terminal window...
1. Run the following command in Terminal:
defaults read /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/Info LSEnvironment

8. Run the following command in Terminal:
defaults read ~/.MacOSX/environment DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES

I also keep my machine up to date using the Software Update feature of the Mac. Apple released two Java updates last week to take care of the security threat. If you haven't updated your machine, do so now....

New Apple TV released today [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:51:22 -0600

New Apple TV released today which now support 1080P

Same price of $99
[url]http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/apple_tv[/url]

New iPad released today [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:26:01 -0600

Starting price for the new iPad is $499
See the comparison between the iPad 2 and the new iPad:
[url]http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/[/url]
and here:
[url]http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/[/url]

The iPad 2 has a price drop of $100...
Now starting at $399

So far no name is associated with the new iPad other than calling it a new iPad.
Will wait and see if they call it the iPad 3 or the iPad HD.

10.8 Mountain Lion announced today [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:42:53 -0600

Apple announced the upcoming new OS X named "Mountain Lion".
This will be released this summer.
[url]http://www.apple.com/macosx/mountain-lion/[/url]

For those of you that don't even have Lion yet, you might start thinking about upgrading if your computer can run Lion....
Just remember, when upgrading to Lion, you may also need to upgrade some of your older applications.

Here are a couple I had to update.
1. Quicken 2006 to Quicken Essentials
[url]http://quicken.intuit.com/personal-finance-software/mac-personal-financial-software.jsp[/url]
You can also buy it directly from the Mac App Store on your computer for the same price.

2. AppleWorks to iWork (this includes Keynote, Pages, Numbers)
You can buy these separately from the Mac Apple Store on your computer for $19.99 each and you can also download the trial version here:
[url]http://www.apple.com/iwork/[/url]

Also released today is "Messages" for Apple Computers running Lion...
This joins iChat with the new Messages which allows you to send iMessages to other computers, iPhones,
iPads and iPod Touches....
[url]http://www.apple.com/macosx/mountain-lion/messages-beta/[/url]

The application, iChat, is deleted but the old iChat window and buddy list is still the same.
It is just now incorporated within the new "Messages" application...

Life moves on........

Apple Airport Base Station Firmware Update 7.6.1 [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:52:18 -0600

Hey Will....

This update isn't something everyone sees unless they are looking for it.
Glad you got yours updated...

Apple Airport Base Station Firmware Update 7.6.1 [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:42:32 -0600

Thanks Joe ~ appreciate the heads up about this one and 7.6 as well :)

Mac OS X 10.7.3 update today [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:43:18 -0600

For those of you that don't have your updates set for automatically, there is a Lion update today....

10.7.3 has been released for all of you running Lion....
You can download it using your "Software Update" or by going here and downloading the Combo update.
[url]http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1484[/url]

I use the Combo update because I have several computers and I only have to download it once and then update the rest of my computers...

Apple Airport Base Station Firmware Update 7.6.1 [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:25:40 -0600

For those of you that have Apple Base Stations,
Airport Extreme
Airport Express
Time Capsule

There is a new firmware 7.6.1 update
To update your Base Stations you need to open up the Airport Utility in your Utilities folder and then the update should show up automatically.
If it doesn't do it automatically, then click on the Airport Utility in the menu bar and "Check for Updates".

Follow the prompts and give it time to upload and restart your Base Stations.
The new firmware fixes a few prior problems.

[url]http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1481[/url]

Apple has also releasesd Airport Utility 6.0 for 10.7 Lion users which is available through your Software Update feature on your Mac....
[url]http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1483[/url]

Apple Airport Base Station Firmware Update 7.6 [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:03:26 -0600

For those of you that have Apple Base Stations,
Airport Extreme
Airport Express
Time Capsule

There is a new firmware 7.6 update
To update your Base Stations you need to open up the Airport Utility in your Utilities folder and then the update should show up automatically.
If it doesn't do it automatically, then click on the Airport Utility in the menu bar and "Check for Updates".

Follow the prompts and give it time to upload and restart your Base Stations.
The new firmware fixes a few prior problems.
[url]http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1471[/url]

I have updated my devices without any problems.

10.7 Lion is out today [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:37:26 -0500

Well, I guess no one else is running Lion yet.

I have now installed it on 2 of my computers and they seem to be doing fine.

A couple of things to watch out for before upgrading is any old software you have that you still are using. Old PPC software will NOT work with Lion.....

I had to update Quicken so it was compatible with Lion.
I also need to update Microsoft Word/Excel/etc. if I want to use them with Lion as my version '98 is not compatible. So far I don't need Microsoft so I haven't updated that....

AppleWorks will no longer work and there are no updates.
I am going to miss that for several things I used to do.

Other than that, Lion runs good and has some nice new features.

I would like to hear any stories from other users.

10.7 Lion is out today [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:15:58 -0500

10.7 Lion has been released today via the App Store.. $29.99
[url]http://www.apple.com/macosx/[/url]

The new way to purchase software is through the Mac App Store.
No more boxed versions of software to buy, we just download it from the App Store.
[url]http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-lion/id444303913?mt=12&ls=1[/url]

I am running it on a separate Hard Drive to test it out. Some changes that some will like and other changes may be more challenging to adjust to.

Anyone running Lion yet?

New iMacs out today [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:01:10 -0500

The new iMacs announced today now all have Quad Core i5 processors and new Graphics just to mention a few.
Very impressive.
[url]http://www.apple.com/imac/[/url]

Anyone buying one of these new iMacs?
[url]http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/imac?mco=MTcyMTgwNTQ[/url]

Buying an iPad for Christmas? Update! [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:33:37 -0600

The new iPad 2 was announced today.

[url]http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad/start?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ[/url]

Front and Rear facing cameras, FaceTime and more.
See all the new specifications on the link above.

Buying an iPad for Christmas? Update! [Discussions or Help for Apple Computers]

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:12:58 -0600

Well, lots of delays and uncertainty about when the newer iPad 2 will be coming out...
[url]http://www.macrumors.com/2011/02/23/another-ipad-coming-later-this-year-total-macbook-pro-revamp-in-2012/[/url]