Apple OS X 10.5.7 released
Posted by: Kellen on: May 16, 2009
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What’s included?
General
- Includes latest security fixes.
- Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.
- Improves performance of video playback and cursor movements for recent Macs with NVIDIA graphics.
- Resolves an issue with Dvorak keyboard layout in Mac OS X 10.5.6.
- Improves the reliability and accuracy of Unit Converter, Stocks, Weather and Movies Dashboard widgets.
- Addresses a situation that may cause issues when logging into Gmail.
- Improves reliability when syncing contacts with Yahoo!.
- Expansion Slot Utility for Mac Pro now reports the correct PCIe slot configuration.
- Improves network performance when connected to certain Ethernet switches that have Flow Control enabled.
- Improves stability for network home directories hosted by Mac OS X Server v10.4.
- Improves Finder search results for network volumes that may not support Spotlight searching, such as Mac OS X Server v10.4, Time Capsule, and third-party AFP servers.
- Includes several improvements to Directory Service and Client Management.
iCal
- Improves overall reliability with CalDav.
- Improves reliability when automatically syncing with MobileMe.
- Addresses reliability and sync issues with Notes.
- Addresses an issue that may cause the BCC field to populate incorrectly when redirecting a message from the Sent mailbox.
Parental Controls
- Improves consistency with Parental Controls and application restrictions.
- Addresses an issue in which time limits may not work properly with full-screen games and Fast User Switching.
Printing
- Resolves an issue that may cause certain third-party printers to print to the incorrect paper tray.
- Non-admin user accounts can now be allowed to add and remove printers by enabling Parental Controls and selecting “Can administer printers”.
- Includes other printing reliability and stability improvements.
Trick you notebook to go to sleep…
Posted by: Kellen on: April 24, 2009
this can be useful if you don’t have a external keyboard, say to wake your second screen.
Many laptops have a magnetic switch that tells the computer to go to sleep when the lid closes. Older Macs could be fooled into going to sleep with their lids up by waving a magnet by the upper right hand corner of the lid. Newer Macs can be fooled by resting a magnet on the switch on the right hand side of the keyboard. Caution: don’t put a magnet near your hard drive!
You want it, we got it.
Posted by: Kellen on: March 31, 2009
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Apple Product Guide – Spring 2009
Come in and see what in store for you in 2009. We have all the latest and great Apple products and accessories for your enjoyment! Click the link above to see all the great Apple stuff.
We wiped our feet on Web 2.0’s doormat.
Posted by: Kellen on: March 12, 2009
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KSBW Consumer Watch report
Posted by: Kellen on: May 24, 2008
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Computer Works was featured on KSBW Action News 8’s Consumer Watch. Where did we end up? On top of course. A+
Yes, you can multi-touch the Macbook Pro!
Posted by: Kellen on: February 27, 2008
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Yesterday, Apple refreshed both the Macbook and the Macbook Pro lines. The upgrade not only includes a speed boost, but it brings the multi-touch from the Macbook Air to the Macbook Pro. The revisions are due in-store next week, but come in now if you want a great deal on the previous models. Here’s the jest of the upgrades…
Macbook:
- $1099.99 – 2.1GHz/120GB HDD/1GB memory
- $1299.99 – 2.4GHz/160GB HDD/2GB memory
- $1499.99 – 2.4GHz/250GB HDD/2GB memory
Macbook Pro:
- $1999.99 – 2.4GHz/200GB HDD/256MB 8600M GT (VRAM)/2GB memory
- $2499.99 – 2.5GHz/250GB HDD/512MB 8600M GT (VRAM)/2GB memory
- $2799.99 – 2.5GHz/250GB HDD/512MB 8600M GT (VRAM)/2GB memory
Now with 100% more training…
Posted by: Kellen on: February 25, 2008
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Starting today, Monterey Bay Computer Works will be hosting one on one personal training. This is a great opportunity to answer all your question about iMovie, iDVD, iPhoto, GarageBand and all the other great Apple programs. Our experienced Apple Specialists are here to save the day.
*Please note that the personal training is not meant to troubleshoot or repair your computer.
MacWorld Announcements!
Posted by: mbcw on: January 17, 2008
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Ah, the MacWorld Keynote. Many people look forward to this event with endless anticipation to see what advances the black turtle-neck wearing head of Apple will announce; others dread the event for fear the product they just bought will be suddenly outdated….
First up is the MacBook Air:
A wafer thin ultra portable laptop. Barely 3lbs, with a 13.3″ screen, a full size backlit keyboard, and a Intel Core 2 processor. All while still being about as thick as your index finger. No optical drive, and ethernet plug, wireless internet only. (Hence the name “Air”) The MaBook Air starts at $1799, and won’t be in the store for a few more weeks. Is thin really in for you? If you travel a lot this may be the ticket, otherwise you can still get the normal, faster MacBook (slightly chunkier at 5.1 lbs) for a few hundred less.
Also announced was price cut on the current Apple TV (now $229) and the ability to rent movies. No more trips to Blockbuster, no more checking the mail for NetFlix to arrive. Find a movie, pick it, and start watching, all while never leaving the couch. (Broadband connection required)
The iPod Touch got some feature enhancements as well. Now it has the same email, and note applications as the iPhone, bringing the iPod Touch pretty close to a fully functional PDA. The price remains the same. $299 for the 8GB and $399 for the 16GB. Already have an iPod Touch? The new software can be bought through the iTunes store for only $20.
Backup, backup, backup!
Posted by: mbcw on: October 27, 2007
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Leopard is out, and many users are excited add this feature rich upgrade to their Mac. Please, make sure you back your data BEFORE taking the plunge. There have been scattered reports of Leopard not installing correctly due to lack of space or incompatible software.
We reccommend users do an Archive and Install. A great write up on this topic can be found here:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20071026082852658
Update: 10/27
Issues:
Mac the Ripper does not work.
FileMaker products do not work.
Instability problems with Adobe Creative Suite 3 (perhaps earlier versions of well)
Canon wide format printers.
Major apps that DO work:
Toast 8
MS Office 2004
Move over Tiger…
Posted by: mbcw on: October 23, 2007
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There’s a new cat in town!
Leopard is going to be available on the 26th @ 6pm. Computer Works will be open until 7pm for those of you who want to pick it up on the first day.
Machines purchased on or after Oct. 1st are eligible for a $10 Leopard upgrade. Visit http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/ for more information. New machines will not come with Leopard pre-installed for another week or two.
Going to upgrade your machine? Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements:
Power PC G4/G5 or Intel with 867MHz or faster. (1.6GHz recommended)
9GB of free space.
512MB of RAM. (1GB or greater recommended)
Time Machine requires a USB or FireWire external HD.
Single User: $129
Family Pack (5 licenses) $199
