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Friday September 3

16:46
Mac Pro (Mid 2010), Mac Pro (Early 2009): Issues wit...

If you have three displays connected to each graphics card in one of the following configurations:

a Mac Pro (Mid 2010) that has either the ATI Radeon HD 5770 or ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics upgrade kit
or
two ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics cards
or
a Mac Pro (Early 2009) that has a ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card
 

... one of the following issues may occur:

When using a DVI connection, a Mini DisplayPort, and an HDMI connection, the display connected via DVI may turn black.
When using a DVI connection and two HDMI displays, the display connected via DVI may turn black.
When using a DVI connection and a HDMI connection, adding an additional HDMI connection or a Mini DisplayPort connection may cause the initially-connected HDMI device to no longer appear in the Graphics tab of System Profiler.

 

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13:28
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests

iTunes for Windows includes Device Sync Tests within iTunes Diagnostics. Device Sync Tests can assist you in troubleshooting an issue when trying to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes. This can assist with issues around syncing contacts, calendars, mail accounts, bookmarks, and notes over USB on your computer.

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10:13
Mac OS X Server v10.6: Server may not receive DHCP-s...

Mac OS X Server v10.6 may not receive an IP address for a network interface if the Firewall service is enabled with the default firewall rules.

If the interface is configured to use DHCP then it will not receive an IP address or other network configuration information.
If the interface is configured to use DHCP with manual address, the interface will have the desired IP address but will not receive its subnet mask, router, DNS Server, or Search Domain settings from the DHCP server.

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10:13
Mac OS X Server v10.5, v10.6: Symlinks in FTPRoot fo...

The optional FTP service automatically generates symlinks to the appropriate share paths inside of the configured FTPRoot folder. If a share point is unshared or FTP access is disabled for a share point, these symlinks are not automatically removed.

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Thursday September 2

10:57
iTunes Store: Movie and TV rental video formats

The iTunes Store offers a choice of movie rental and TV rental video formats. The information below will help you choose the format best suited to the device you view your rental on.

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Wednesday September 1

21:29
iTunes Store: How to rent TV Shows

You can rent TV Shows from the iTunes Store and watch them on your Mac or Windows computer, iPhone, or iPod touch.1

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18:56
iTunes Store: TV episode rental frequently asked que...

See the frequently asked questions below to learn more about renting TV episodes from the iTunes Store.
Note: TV rentals are currently only available in the US.

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12:07
iTunes Store: Movie rental frequently asked question...

See the frequently asked questions below to learn more about renting movies from the iTunes Store.

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09:51
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) and MacBook Pro (17-...

Learn how to adjust graphics performance on your MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) or MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010).

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09:36
Mac Pro (Mid 2010): Kernel panic when installing or...

Certain Mac Pro (Mid 2010) configurations may exhibit a kernel panic or otherwise appear unresponsive after you install Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac virtualization software or after you restart the computer.  You may also experience a kernel panic using the Parallels virtualization engine in 32-bit mode.  

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08:29
Powering Apple and third party peripherals through U...

Learn more about the power available via USB on Apple computers and displays and how to use peripheral devices that may require more power than is available through the USB port.

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Tuesday August 31

12:17
Apple Cinema Display (30-inch DVI) has 1280 x 800 as...

When you connect an Apple Cinema Display (30-inch DVI) to one of the products noted below, you may find that the highest available resolution is 1280 x 800, even though the optimum resolution for the display is 2560 x 1600. The maximum resolution available when this display is connected to a single-link DVI port is 1280 x 800; you must connect the display to a dual-link DVI port to access the higher resolutions available to the display.

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Monday August 30

16:04
iMovie '09: Importing AVCHD clips from some mul...

Some camcorders that record multiple formats require extra steps to import both formats into iMovie ’09. If you have recorded both AVCHD and MP4 (or iFrame) formats with certain camcorders, iMovie will only recognize the MP4/iFrame video clips in its 'Import' window.

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Thursday August 26

16:02
Mac Pro (Mid 2010): Migration does not complete

In some situations, your migration may not seem to complete or may stop running and report a Network Connection message.

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13:14
iWork: About the iWork 9.0.4 update

iWork Update 4 is recommended for iWork 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 9.0.3. It addresses issues in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, and adds export compatibility to Pages for the standard ePub file format (for use with iBooks).

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12:46
Creating ePub files with Pages

ePub is an open ebook standard produced by the International Digital Publishing Forum. Pages ’09 lets you export your documents in ePub format for reading with iBooks on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
iBooks supports both ePub and PDF file formats, and you can export both from Pages.

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12:39
Tips on sharing photos from Aperture with iLife and...

Since version 1.5, Aperture offers full-size previews of images that can be used with iLife '06 and iWork '06 or later. Here are some tips on getting the most out of this feature.

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12:37
iLife '09: Music and Photos may not be accessib...

If you installed the iLife Support 9.0.3 update, and subsequently used Migration Assistant to transfer your files to a new Mac, you may be unable to see your iPhoto images or iTunes music in the Media Browser of your iLife '09 applications.* Also related to this issue, your screen saver preference pane in System Preferences may become unresponsive.
* If this issue occurs in only one of your iLife '09 applications, this article does not apply and troubleshooting should be performed for that application, not the entire suite. See the following articles for more information:
How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists 
iPhoto 6 and later: Rebuilding the iPhoto library

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Wednesday August 25

17:13
MobileMe: Supported system requirements

This article explains the supported system requirements for the best experience with MobileMe, as well as the minimum system requirements for using MobileMe.

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14:52
Xsan: Some features are not supported with StorNext...

Some Xsan features are not supported when accessing a SAN volume running on Quantum StorNext metadata controllers.

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14:50
Xsan: Troubleshooting "Disk Stripe Group DOWN f...

An Xsan metadata controller's system log may show repeating messages similar to the following:

Aug 25 08:37:12 mdc1 fsm[123]: Xsan FSS 'MyVolume[0]': [Node 42] Disk Stripe Group 1 is DOWN for this client. # disks 2 unitmap[1] 0xfffff partaccess 0x1

Xsan Admin may report that there are no visible LUNs for an Xsan client.
Attempting to mount a volume in Xsan Admin may not work, and this alert may appear: "Not all data LUNs of the volume are visible to this computer. Check the Fibre Channel cables and try again."

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14:41
MobileMe: About email aliases

If you're a MobileMe member, you can create up to five email aliases for better organization, for fun, or even to prevent unwanted email from being sent to your primary MobileMe email address.

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12:32
Mac OS X Server v10.6: Server Admin does not open Se...

In some situations, the Server Assistant application may not open as expected when you select a remote server in Server Admin and click the Set Up button.

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07:54
Using MSCONFIG to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows...

In Windows XP, some background processes can cause issues that may prevent applications such as iTunes and QuickTime Player from working correctly, opening, or even installing. Learn how you might resolve these conflicts by disabling some items using the System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG).

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Tuesday August 24

13:02
About Security Update 2010-005

This document describes Security Update 2010-005, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.
For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website.
For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see "How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key."
Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.
To learn about other Security Updates, see "Apple Security Updates."

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12:58
Resetting PowerBook and iBook Power Management Unit...

Learn how to reset the PowerBook and iBook Power Manager. Resetting the power manager also resets date and time settings.

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12:37
Boot Camp is not included with Mac OS X Server

Boot Camp is not included with Macs that ship with Mac OS X Server pre-installed. This includes all Xserves as well as Mac mini and Mac Pro configurations that include Mac OS X Server.

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10:42
iOS 4: About multitasking

Multitasking is a feature of iOS 4 that allows applications to perform specific tasks in the background while you are using other applications. Multitasking in iOS 4 is supported on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch (3rd generation).

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09:45
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Windows displays a blue...

A message may appear on a blue screen when connecting your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a Microsoft Windows computer. This can happen if your iOS device has saved photos that were taken with the built-in camera or were saved from Safari, Mail, or other apps. This issue can also occur due to a USB driver conflict with other devices connected to the computer.

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08:32
Mac Pro RAID Card and Xserve RAID Card: Frequently A...

This document contains frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding the Mac Pro RAID Card and the Xserve RAID Card, with answers to those questions.

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Monday August 23

12:00
Well known TCP and UDP ports used by Apple software...

Learn more about TCP and UDP ports used by Apple products, such as Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, AppleShare IP, Network Assistant, Apple Remote Desktop, Macintosh Manager, and MobileMe. Many of these are referred to as "well known" industry standard ports.
Note: Mac OS X v10.5 and later includes the Application Firewall, which is different from a port-based firewall.

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10:24
Configuring firewalls on Windows for use with Apple...

Once you have synced or paired the Apple TV to your PC to establish a syncing or streaming connection, iTunes may state "The Apple TV 'name' is not responding. Check that any firewall software running on this computer has been set to allow communication on port 3689."

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10:20
Mac OS X Server 10.6: Installing Mac OS X Server on...

Learn how to install Mac OS X Server v10.6 on a computer that already has Mac OS X installed.

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Friday August 20

12:20
Mac OS X versions (builds) included with Intel-based...

Learn which versions of Mac OS X ship with Intel-based Macs. If you have a PowerPC-based Mac, see Mac OS: Versions, builds included with PowerPC Macs (since 1998) instead.
Tips

Some computers shipped with different Mac OS X versions at different times. When a computer is not bundled with a later version, a "-" appears in the "Later Mac OS included" column.
The build information is available in the About This Mac window.
Some Macs may include a slightly later build version (but same numbered version) of Mac OS X on the Install or Restore discs than was preinstalled on the computer.
Do not use a Mac OS X version earlier than the one included with the computer.

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11:50
iOS: Birthdays Calendar does not display Birthdays s...

iCal, iOS 4, and MobileMe all offer a Birthdays Calendar. This calendar is automatically generated from birthday information found in your Address Book contacts. Contacts whose first birthday is more than 77 years ago do not display when viewed in the Birthdays Calendar on an iOS Device, such as an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.  
The Birthdays Calendar can be synced via cable (USB) in iOS 4 or earlier versions. In iOS 4, the Birthday Calendar is available directly on the device, either from contacts stored on the iOS Device or synced with MobileMe. This issue occurs regardless of whether the Birthdays Calendar was created on the iOS Device or synced to it via MobileMe or iTunes.

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09:26
MobileMe: Keeping Junk mail folder contents consiste...

For Mail at me.com, junk mail filtering is turned on by default. If you use Mac OS X Mail to check your MobileMe email, the contents of your Junk folder may not match unless you choose the right settings. By default, Mac OS X Mail stores junk messages locally, whereas MobileMe Mail stores messages on an IMAP server.

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Wednesday August 18

14:38
Mac Pro (Early 2009), Mac Pro (Mid 2010): Supported...

Learn about supported graphics card and display configurations for the Mac Pro (Early 2009) and Mac Pro (Mid 2010) configured with either an ATI Radeon HD 5770 or Radeon HD 5870 graphics card.
 

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12:35
Mac OS X: 64-bit kernel frequently asked questions

Learn about the 64-bit kernel on Mac OS X and its default configuration on some Macintosh models.

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11:04
Aperture 3: Book ordering panel turns white when sub...

When you order a book in Aperture, the order panel may turn white when you click the Place Order button and nothing seems to happen.

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11:03
Apple Photo Services: Print Details

Apple Photo Services gives you a variety of print sizes for your projects. See the tables below for the sizes offered in your area . 

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10:57
iMovie '09: Sharing a movie with iDVD may resul...

When Sharing a movie from iMovie to iDVD, you will be prompted to save your current iDVD project if you have already started but not saved it. Selecting the Cancel button may result in the loss of your current iDVD project.

 

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Tuesday August 17

15:02
Sync Services: Advanced troubleshooting for contact...

Sometimes, you may encounter an issue which involves syncing contacts, contact groups, or calendar events.
The issue could involve syncing with MobileMe, syncing your iPhone or iPod with iTunes, or syncing other mobile phone devices using iSync.
This article describes advanced techniques to attempt if you have NOT been able to fix your syncing issue using Reset sync history.
Note: This article does not apply to MobileMe Calendar beta. See this article for MobileMe Calendar beta troubleshooting information.

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13:50
Mac OS X Server v10.6: Custom Recurring Events dimme...

When modifying an event from the web calendar, the option for Custom under the Repeat Menu may be dimmed ("grayed out").

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12:57
About the Snow Leopard Graphics Update

The Snow Leopard Graphics Update contains stability and performance fixes for graphics applications and games in Mac OS X v10.6.4.

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08:54
Mac OS X Server v10.6: Junk mail filter always bounc...

When junk mail filtering is enabled in the Mail Service provided by Mac OS X Server v10.6, you may notice that some messages are always bounced when the action taken is not set to bounce.

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Monday August 16

13:06
Troubleshooting iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch accesso...

If you are having issues with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch accessory, try the following troubleshooting steps:

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13:00
iOS: Unable to switch between song-repeat options in...

After using Nike+ on your iPhone or iPod touch, you may be unable to switch between options for repeating songs in the iPod/Music application.

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10:31
iPhone 4: Using FaceTime behind a firewall

For most Wi-Fi networks, FaceTime video calling will just work. If you are on a Wi-Fi network that is behind a firewall, see below.

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08:20
Mac Pro (Early 2008) and later: FireWire slow or unr...

When running the 64-bit version of Microsoft Vista on a Mac Pro (Early 2008) and later, the FireWire port may seem slow or unresponsive.

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08:19
Xsan Admin 2.2: Xsan Admin recommends Xsan 2.2.1 for...

After you upgrade your Mac Pro (Mid 2010) to Xsan 2.2.1, Xsan Admin 2.2 may display the status warning message "Xsan 2.2.1 recommended".

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08:19
Mac Pro RAID Card (Early 2009): Enabling system slee...

Learn which conditions you need to meet to put your Mac Pro (Mid 2010) with a RAID Card (Early 2009) to sleep.

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08:18
Mac OS X Server: Can't use Bluetooth devices wi...

When you set up a Mac OS X Server system locally, you may not be able to pair a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse with the server while Server Assistant is running.

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08:18
Mac OS X v10.6: Compatibility with the 64-bit kernel

Learn about compatibility with the 64-bit kernel included with Mac OS X v10.6.

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08:16
Mac OS X v10.6: Starting up with the 32-bit or 64-bi...

Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard includes a 64-bit kernel. On hardware that supports the 64-bit kernel, you can choose whether to start up (boot) your Mac using the new 64-bit kernel or the earlier 32-bit kernel.

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08:15
Mac OS X v10.6: Macs that use the 64-bit kernel

Learn which Macs can use the 64-bit kernel in Mac OS X v10.6 and which use it by default.

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08:10
Mac Pro: How to locate the Serial Number

The Mac Pro computer's serial number can be found within the model's configuration label, which is located on the computer's back panel directly below the video ports.

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08:09
Power Mac G5 and Mac Pro: How to open the CD/DVD tra...

There are several ways to open the optical drive trays on Power Mac G5 or Mac Pro:

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08:08
Mac Pro RAID Card: Identification and compatibility

Learn more about identifying the Mac Pro RAID Card (Early 2009), distinguishing it from the original Mac Pro RAID Card, and determining which card works with which model of Mac Pro.

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08:07
Mac Pro & Mac mini Fast Start: The new user...

Got a new Mac Pro or Mac mini? This handy Fast Start guide will help you set up your computer and get you on your way to working and playing in no time.

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Sunday August 15

19:51
MacBook: How to find the serial number

Learn how to find the serial number on your MacBook computer.

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Friday August 13

14:45
Mac OS X Server v10.6: Avoid using apostrophes in DH...

Avoid using apostrophes in DHCP static map names. If you have already created DHCP static maps that contain apostrophes in the name, you may not be able to remove them in Server Admin.

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12:51
About Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update...

Learn about Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0, which features it includes, which Mac computers should apply the update, and how to install the update.

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12:40
Intel-based iMac: Installing available updates

The tables in this article list the update or updates you should install on your Intel-based iMac computer. Under each iMac model is the list of updates that should be installed on your computer. If you are unsure if your iMac has a particular update installed, download and open the update installer. If the update is already installed, the installer will alert you to this fact.
 

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10:09
About QuickTime 7.6.7

QuickTime 7.6.7 improves security and is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users on Windows.

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Thursday August 12

15:51
MobileMe: Securing your account if it's been co...

Your MobileMe username and password allows you to access multiple Apple resources such as me.com, Apple Discussions, iTunes, and the Apple Online Store. It's important to keep your sign-in credentials secure to reduce the chances of your MobileMe account and personal information from being compromised. The following tips will help you reduce the risk of theft or stolen identity and will also guide you through re-securing your account if you think it's been compromised.

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15:48
MobileMe: Keeping your MobileMe account secure

Apple takes precautions to safeguard your personal information against loss, theft, and misuse, as well as against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Apple online services, such as the MobileMe website, use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption on all web pages where personal information is collected. The following tips are things you can do to help further reduce the risk of theft or stolen identity.
Note: If you think your MobileMe account has been compromised, see this article.

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15:09
About the security content of QuickTime 7.6.7

This document describes the security content of QuickTime 7.6.7.
For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website.
For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see "How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key."
Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.
To learn about other Security Updates, see "Apple Security Updates".

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10:09
How to disinfect the Apple internal or external keyb...

In addition to regular cleaning of your computer and input devices (keyboards, trackpads, and mice), you may find it necessary to disinfect them.
When a single computer is being used by multiple people either in a home, school, or another setting you may wish to disinfect the parts of the computer that people come into contact with, such as the the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad.  This also applies to Magic Trackpad and other wireless input devices made by Apple.

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09:55
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may...

With Mac OS X, the Shared folder is required to authorize your iTunes Store purchases. With Windows the iTunes folder is also required. If either of these folders are missing or have incorrect folder permissions, you may notice one of the following symptoms:

You are unable to complete a purchase from the iTunes Store.
You cannot play content you purchased from the iTunes Store.
An alert appears with the following text:"There was an error storing your authorization information on this computer. The required directory was not found or has a permission error."

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Wednesday August 11

12:15
About the security content of the iOS 3.2.2 Update f...

This document describes the security content of the iOS 3.2.2 Update for iPad, which can be downloaded and installed using iTunes.
For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website.
For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see "How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key."
Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.
To learn about other Security Updates, see "Apple Security Updates".

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12:13
About the security content of the iOS 4.0.2 Update f...

This document describes the security content of iOS 4.0.2 Update for iPhone and iPod touch, which can be downloaded and installed using iTunes.
For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website.
For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see "How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key."
Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.
To learn about other Security Updates, see "Apple Security Updates".

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11:02
About Security Update 2008-005

This document describes Security Update 2008-005, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.
For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website.
For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see "How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key."
Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.
To learn about other Security Updates, see "Apple Security Updates."

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Tuesday August 10

13:14
Apple Wireless Mouse: How to Install or Replace Batt...

This document explains how to install or replace batteries in your Apple Wireless Mouse.

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13:13
Bluetooth: How to set up your Apple Wireless Mouse

Learn how to set up your Apple Wireless Mouse.

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13:11
Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: About the Bluetoo...

The Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse software CD include a firmware updater. You can use it to update the firmware of your computer's built-in Bluetooth hardware or a D-Link DBT-120 (rev B2 or later) USB to Bluetooth adapter.

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Monday August 9

13:58
Mac OS X Server v10.5, 10.6: Enabling SSL for Open D...

This article explains how to configure an Open Directory server and Mac OS X client to use SSL encryption for Open Directory binding.

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12:12
About the Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 Update

This software updates Mac OS X Server v10.6, v10.6.1, v10.6.2, or v10.6.3 to v10.6.4.

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12:11
About Wiki Server Update 1.0 for Mac OS X Server v10...

This update includes startup and reliability improvements for the wiki service. The update is recommended for servers running Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 build 10F569 or 10F2025.

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09:28
iTunes for Windows: System restarts, blue screen, or...

When accessing the iTunes Store on Windows, your computer may restart or display a blue screen (Windows XP), or iTunes may quit unexpectedly (Windows Vista). You might also have issues opening iTunes if it is configured to open to the iTunes Store.

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09:21
iTunes Store: How to submit a podcast to the iTunes...

If you can successfully subscribe to your feed using the Advanced menu in iTunes, you’re ready to submit your feed.

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Friday August 6

14:12
iMac: Evaluating normal noises

The iMac, like most computers, has components that may generate small amounts of noise during use. In most cases these noises are normal and do not require repair or further evaluation.

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14:10
Magic Trackpad: How to locate the serial number

Learn where to locate the serial number on your Magic Trackpad.

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13:51
iMac (Late 2009) and later: External features, ports...

Learn about the external features, ports, and connectors on the iMac (Mid 2010) and iMac (Late 2009) computers. All ports and connectors described in this document are located on the Input/Output (I/O) panel on the bottom-right side on the back of the computer.
 

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Thursday August 5

13:56
MacBook: How to remove or install memory

Learn how to correctly install memory into a MacBook portable computer. 

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13:34
iBooks: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

See the frequently asked questions below to learn more about iBooks and the iBookstore.

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12:58
iOS: Error message when trying to use a custom Acces...

When activating 3G service on an iOS device using a custom Access Point Name (APN), the error message "Could not activate cellular data network: PDP authentication failure" may appear.

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Tuesday August 3

22:03
Apple Wireless Keyboards and Mouse: System Requireme...

Learn about the system requirements for the Apple Wireless Keyboards and Apple Wireless Mouse devices.

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13:41
iPhone and iPod touch: Syncing Notes

Using iOS 4 or later, you can sync Notes over the air using MobileMe or an IMAP email account. This article explains certain sync behaviors and shows how to enable Notes syncing.

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10:26
How to back up your data and set up as a new device

You may want to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and set it up as new to troubleshoot an issue. Take steps to preserve your data before restoring as new by following this article.

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09:15
iTunes: Photo sync creates iPod Photo Cache folder

When you use iTunes to sync photos to iPhone, iPad, or iPod, iTunes creates a folder called "iPod Photo Cache" in the top level of the folder you selected for your photos. Picking another folder to sync does not erase the previous iPod Photo Cache folder. Depending on how many photos are being synced, your hard drive could fill up.

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Monday August 2

15:02
RAW images and MP4 video files cannot be captured di...

When you connect a Sony NEX-3 or NEX-5 camera to your computer via USB, RAW images and MP4 videos you've shot do not show up via Image Capture, iPhoto, or Aperture. However, JPEG images do show up as expected.

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13:14
Aperture: Some pixel dimensions are slightly differe...

The pixel dimensions for some RAW images in your library may be slightly different after you upgrade to Aperture 3.

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13:13
Aperture 3: Discussion about differences in exposure...

When you reprocess images captured in a previous version of Aperture to use the Aperture 3 RAW decoding system, you may see some changes to the images. 

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13:02
Mac OS X v10.6: Supported digital camera RAW formats

Learn which digital camera RAW files are supported by Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, or later. Many digital cameras offer options to save pictures in digital camera RAW format.

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13:01
Mac OS X v10.5: Digital camera RAW formats supported

Learn which digital camera RAW files are supported by Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard or later.
Many digital cameras offer options to save pictures in digital camera RAW format. Digital camera RAW formats retain more image information than JPEGs and can produce better results when used with imaging applications such as Aperture and iPhoto. Mac OS X Leopard provides system-level support for digital camera RAW formats from the following cameras.

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10:57
Troubleshooting iPhone hardware

If you have issues with your iPhone, try these tips first.

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09:34
Mac mini (Mid 2010) and iMac (Mid 2010): Windows sup...

Learn more about using Microsoft Windows with the SD (Secure Digital) card slot in the Mac mini (Mid 2010) and iMac (Mid 2010).

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Friday July 30

12:27
iMac (Late 2009) and iMac (Mid 2010): Installing or...

Learn how to install additional memory or replace the memory in your iMac (Mid 2010) or iMac (Late 2009) computer.

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Thursday July 29

14:54
Safari: Unsupported third-party add-ons may cause Sa...

Unsupported third-party add-ons may cause Safari to unexpectedly quit or have performance issues.
Unsupported third-party add-ons may add features to Safari or change its appearance. If you use unsupported third-party add-ons you may encounter issues such as these:

Safari quits unexpectedly
Safari runs slowly
Safari is unable to download files
Other unexpected behavior

Note: This article does not apply to Internet Plug-Ins such as QuickTime, Java and Adobe Flash. It also does not apply to Safari Extensions.

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iMac (Mid 2010): Memory specifications

Learn which kinds of memory to use with your iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) and iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010).

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