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A number of users have reported an issue in which Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) repeatedly drops WiFi (AirPort) connections when connected to a variety of wireless routers. Typical fixes for this issue (including switching to or from IPv6, resetting router settings, etc.) have proven largely ineffective. We have, however, identified a few less-traditional fixes [...]

After applying Security Update 2010-05, some users have reported PHP and MySQL problems, including an inability to connect to MySQL databases. Apple Discussions poster TriangleJuice reports that the following procedure resolves the database connection issue: In the Terminal type sudo nano /etc/php.ini (Terminal will ask you for your password) Change: mysql.default_socket = to: mysql.default_socket = /tmp/mysql.sock Press Ctrl-O, then [...]

Some users have reported issues after applying Security Update 2010-05, the most dire of which is an inability to startup (boot) directly after updating. If you experience this issue, or another show-stopping problem, follow these potential fixes: Delete errant kernel extensions. Early indications are that this issue could be related to a kernel extension (.kext) [...]

Apple has released Security Update 2010-005 in the following editions: Security Update 2010-005 (Snow Leopard – Client) Security Update 2010-005 (Snow Leopard – Server) Security Update 2010-005 (Leopard-Client) Security Update 2010-005 (Leopard-Server) The new release is available through Software Update or via the above download links. Among the security holes plugged: CoreGraphics Opening a maliciously [...]

Several users have reported an issue in which the cursor moves unexpectedly and without user input under Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard). In these cases, the cursor may continue to move even when the mouse is physically disconnected. Users have also reported that the issue remains after switching mice (both wired and Bluetooth) and [...]

Some users are reporting a variety of issues after applying Snow Leopard Graphics Update 1.0,  which (for the majority of users) fixes longstanding issues with several games and provides an OpenGL performance boost. Slow/laggy system performane. Some users have reported sluggish transitions between applications, slow scrolling and other performance related issues after the update (again, [...]

Apple has released “Snow Leopard Graphics Update” for Mac OS X 10.6.x, which the company says “contains stability and performance fixes for graphics applications and games, including fixes that: address frame rate issues occurring in Portal and Team Fortress 2 on certain Macs resolve an issue that could cause Aperture 3 or StarCraft II to [...]

Several users have reported an issue in which Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) systems cannot connect to Wi-Fi networks to which computers running Mac OS X 10.5.x, iOS devices and Windows systems have no problems connecting. Turn off Bluetooth Oddly, some users have reported that simply turning off Bluetooth resolves this issue. To do [...]

Release Notes and Download Links What to do if you have a show-stopping problem right after updating Problems and fixes Graphics Problems: Slowness, Artifacts (garbled), OpenGL issues Photoshop CS5/After Effects CS5 Freeze No Internet Access Slow Startup Wi-Fi/AirPort Problems Spotlight Crashes or Doesn’t Work Mail.app Missing Subjects

A number of users have reported an issue in which Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) is slow to go to sleep. In these cases, the system will stay awake for 30 seconds to several minutes before entering sleep mode. Fixes Check printer queue. This problem may be caused by items stuck in the print [...]