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Apple releases Security Update 2012-001 for Snow Leopard, Snow Leopard Server operating systems

With Mac OS X 10.7.3 going live yesterday, one has to wonder what changed for Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) users? Not that much. Per AppleInsider, Apple’s legacy Snow Leopard and Snow Leopard Server operating systems saw only minor security patches, though it is recommended that users install the latest software. The Snow Leopard […]

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VMWare releases Fusion 4.1.1 update

On Wednesday, virtualization softare maker VMWare released version 4.1.1 of its Fusion software for the Mac. Similar to other virtualization software packages, VMWare allows users to run alternate operating systems such as Windows and Linux distributions on Intel-based Macs at native speeds. Other features, such as Unity, allow users to run and minimize Windows applications […]

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Apple releases MacBook Pro Video Update 1.0 (Snow Leopard) firmware update for 15-inch MacBook Pro units running Mac OS X 10.6

It’s not the meatiest firmware update in the world, but it could still prove helpful in a pinch. Per The Mac Observer, Apple has released its MacBook Pro Video Update 1.0 (Snow Leopard) firmware update, a fix for Snow Leopard users experiencing the “Intermittent black screen or loss of video” issue. The company released a […]

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Apple releases Security Update 2011-005

On Friday, Apple also released Security Update 2011-005 for the Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7 operating systems. The update, a 15.6 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Certificate Trust Policy: Available for: Mac OS X v10.6.8, Mac OS X Server v10.6.8, OS X Lion v10.7.1, Lion Server v10.7.1 Impact: An attacker […]

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Apple releases updated Mac OS X 10.6 drivers for HP, Samsung and Brother printers

On Wednesday, Apple released printer driver updates for both HP and Samsung printers. The HP Printer Drivers 2.7 update, a 494.47MB download containing the latest printing and scanning software for HP printers, requires Mac OS X 10.6.1 or later or later to install and run and can also be snagged via Mac OS X’s Software […]