MacNewsBlog

.Mac Email: "Authentication Failed" Alert
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86223

About the security content of Security Update 2006-007
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829

Aperture: Some Uncompressed DNG files show wrong color palette
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304838

Apple security updates
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

AppleWorks 6: Can't install due to privileges alert
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304162

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X images not recognized after Digital Camera RAW Support Update 1.0
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304839

Displays: How to find the Serial Number
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304859

Error 1415, 1417, 1418, or 1428 when restoring or updating an iPod in iTunes 7 or later
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304508

Fifth Generation iPod resets when playing some mono MP3 songs and podcasts
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304490

Final Cut Pro 5: Unexpectedly quits after importing XDCAM Clips
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304033

How to reset iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61705

iChat AV: Understanding why you can't join or host multiperson chats
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304486

iMovie: Using footage from DV and non-DV sources
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304158

iPhoto, Aperture: Ordering prints of different images on a single order
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304792

iPhoto: Can't send slideshow to iDVD
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304139

It seems a few days ago that Kevin Rose, founder of Digg "confirmed" the existence of the iPhone and even gave out some of the features it will have.

As usual, before getting your hopes up, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Imagine your dream phone with a Mac OS.... then realize... that this is the closest you'll get to an "iPhone" until it's released.

Not saying that Kevin Rose is full of it... I'm sure Apple's got that iPhone waiting in the wings. I'm more along the lines of "I'll believe it when I see it" since there have been so many wrong "confirmations" before.

Alsoft finally released their Universal Binary version of the disk utility Disk Warrior 4. The defacto standard in repair tools, Disk Warrior will finally be able to be used on Intel Macs.

You can get a downloadable version for $99.95 or an upgrade for $49.95 in which Alsoft will send you a physical disc.

Thank God it's here at last. I haven't had many problems with Intel Macs yet but this will be the handy to have when I do!

Rumors of a delay in Apple's yet-unannounced iPhone pushed their shares down almost 2 points to 88.11. Since Apple hasn't even announced an iPhone, I'm not sure where these guys are getting their info...

Read more:
The Street

Market Watch

This weeks New and Updated Knowledge Base Documents! Enjoy!

About Apple Remote Desktop 3.1
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304569

About the Xsan 1.4.1 update
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304423

Aperture: Tips on using a RAW+JPEG workflow in Aperture
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304868

Apple Software versions and Microsoft Windows compatibility
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304854

Error 1415, 1417, 1418, or 1428 when restoring or updating an iPod in iTunes 7 or later
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304508

Fifth Generation iPod resets when playing some mono MP3 songs and podcasts
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304490

Final Cut Pro: Unexpected Quit with P2 import
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304866

Well this weekened had me troubleshooting our brand new 24" iMac because the Firewire 400 port would not boot a FW drive that previously worked. Not only that but it seems like the drive itself has a crashed partition.

I did every trick in the book to reset those firewire ports to no avail. Zap PRAM, NVRAM, reset PMU, unplug the machine for 8 hours and come back to it and still... dead.

A call to Apple Care took us through some procedures but in the end, got us a case number and an appointment to see an Apple Genius at the Apple Store. The genius deemed it dead and has ordered us a new logic board. Luckily we were able to take the iMac monster home with us until the parts come in since it still worked fine... just no firewire.

If you've got a core 2 duo MacBook Pro or MacBook, this is for you. Apple doesn't list what this fixes but just says it improves AirPort compatibility. So if you've been having problems with your swanky new MacBook or MacBook Pro and Airport, try this out!

Download here.

It's been pretty quiet here as of late besides the Security Update [PPC, UB] and a few other things you probably read about on other MacNews sites. If anything comes up we'll post here, but if not, Have a safe and Merry Christmas!

New and Updated Knowledge Base Documents
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About Security Update 2006-008

About the iPod shuffle Reset Utility

Adding and Deleting Songs and playlists from your iPod

Apple security updates

Boot Camp Beta: Apple keyboards and keyboard mapping in Windows XP

DVD Studio Pro: Format to DLT drive does not complete on Mac Pro

Final Cut Pro: Capturing audio and video to separate files not available with HDV

Final Cut Pro: Troubleshooting Basics

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for iPod Games

How to reset iPod

Shares of Apple stock fell almost 5% today ever since a report from legal publication, The Recorder, a San Francisco-based publication owned by American Lawyer Media, reported that federal prosecutors are probing whether former company executives forged documents to maximize executives' stock option profits.

Steve Jobs is said to have hired his own outside attorney. This could be something or absolutely nothing. We'll see in the days ahead. It's unfortunate that this kind of thing can put a damper on holiday spirits!

Read more:
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/061227/apple_computer_mover.html?.v=2