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Mac mini News Software

Apple releases Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7, works to address HDMI flicker issue on late-2012 Mac mini

You can’t knock a good firmware update. Late Monday, Apple released Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7, the company’s firmware updater for the late-2012 Mac mini desktop. The update, a 4.8 megabyte download, addresses HDMI video flicker issues on Mac mini (Late 2012) computers and is recommended for all users. The EFI Firmware Update 1.7 […]

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Apple, Google reportedly partnering on $500 million bid for Kodak’s patents

Apple and Google may not always see eye to eye on matters, but both of them know a deal when they see one. Per Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly teamed up with Google to offer a bid for Kodak patents worth over US$500 million. On Friday, the news site cited two sources familiar with Kodak’s ongoing […]

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iPad News retail

Apple launches iPad mini in China, still deals with scalper element at product releases

In spite of various protocols, it’s hard to keep a good scalper down. Per the Wall Street Journal, Apple’s reservation-only system in China, put in place after a near-riot occurred for the iPhone 4S launch, led to few crowds for the debut of the iPad mini. Many of those who turned out for the iPad […]

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News Software

OnyX 2.6.5 beta 2 released, now available to public

OnyX, Titanium Software’s popular freeware multifunction utility for Mac OS X, has been updated to version 2.6.5 beta 2. The new beta, a 16.5 megabyte download via MacUpdate, adds the following fixes and changes: – New application developed in AppleScriptObjC now. OnyX 2.6.5 beta 2 requires an Intel-based processor and OS X 10.8 or later […]

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hard drive News Software

How-to: Upgrade your hard drive’s firmware via ISO images

This might be useful. A recent post on the Apple Core shows how you can manually install firmware updates for your hard drives via burning ISO images to CD or DVD, then working from there. It’s not exactly for the faint of heart, but David Morgenstern is there to guide you as needed. Head on […]