27-Inch iMac EFI Firmware, SMC Updates Released
Apple has posted two updates for the 27-inch iMac. The first, iMac SMC Firmware Update 1.0, “fixes Target Display Mode compatibility issues on 27-inch iMac computers.” The second,
Apple Releases Security Update 2010-003: Plugs Apple Type Services Hole
Apple has released a small security update for Mac OS X 10.5.8, Mac OS X Server 10.5.8, Mac OS X 10.6.3, and Mac OS X Server 10.6.3. The new release plugs the following security hole:
Mac OS X 10.6.3 v1.1 Confusion Explained
It appears that a number of users are confused by the Mac OS X 10.6.3 v1.1 update, which Apple released yesterday. Here’s the deal: This does not appear to be a “new” version of
Mac OS X 10.6.3: ‘PTMD’ Process Eats CPU, Causes Fan to Run Constantly
Several users have reported an issue in which, after updating to Mac OS X 10.6.3, a process called PTMD persistently uses 50% or more of CPU time and shortens battery life dramatically. This
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.3 v1.1 Update [UPDATED]
Apple has released a patch for Mac OS X 10.6.3, dubbed Mac OS X v10.6.3 v1.1 Update. It appears that this build incorporates updates that are also included in a “supplemental” Mac OS
Mac OS X 10.6.3 Fails to Install
Several users have reported an issue in which Mac OS X 10.6.3 installation fails during the “writing files” stage. The system then delivers a cryptic error message instructing the