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Did Apple's Security Update 2006-003 hose your Mac to the point where all you see is a spinning beach ball of doom (also known as the pizza of doom)? Well you're not alone. Fortunately theres an easy fix for this.

1. Reboot your Mac.
2. Hold down the shift key to boot OSX into "safe mode". This stops all startup items from launching.
3. Once you're in OSX go to: HardDisk > Library > StartupItems. This is NOT the same as your user directory. Be sure to start from your Hard disk first then traverse to your Library and StartupItems folder.
4. Most likely you'll have Adobe Version Cue installed if you have any Adobe products installed on your Mac. Move this out of your StartupItems folder and onto the Desktop. If you don't see Adobe Version Cue then there is most likely something else in your StartupItems folder causing the problem. Remove the items one by one and reboot to figure out which is causing it.

Not sure if Adobe will fix this soon or not so I guess no Version Cue for now!

Aperture: "Insufficient Disk Space" error when importing images
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304566

Aperture: Changes to keyboard shortcuts in version 1.5
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304409

Aperture: Some images duplicated when importing from iPhoto
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302903

Aperture: Some PSD files renamed when updating to Aperture 1.5
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304552

Aperture: Update Vault doesn't work after restoring a vault
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302623

Final Cut Pro 5 may fail to open with 64 or more QuickTime components installed
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304477

Final Cut Pro 5: May drop frames of 1080pA24 media on 1.67GHz PowerBook G4 models
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304565

Final Cut Pro will not open in Curtain Mode under Apple Remote Desktop
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304564

Identifying the ports and controls of iPod models
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303690

iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716

iPod: About the battery charge status icon
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60970

iSync 2.2 or later: Some phones may require a firmware update
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303608

iSync: Editing contact name on Motorola phone may create a duplicate Address Book entry
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303606

Mac OS X 10.4.8: Mac Pro - kernel panic at startup after installing on a RAID volume
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304511

Mac OS X 10.4: Close printer queue window before printing from Classic
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304419

Mac OS X 10.4: Invisible files become visible after NetInstall or restoring from a disk image
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301677

Nike + iPod Voice Kits: Frequently Asked Questions
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304537

Power Mac G5 and Mac Pro: How to open the CD/DVD tray
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304526

Restoring Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304567

.Mac: What it means when System Status section says "Members cannot access the .Mac Welcome page. It will be restored ASAP."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304558

About the iPod shuffle Reset Utility
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303979

About Xsan 1.4
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303691

New and Updated Knowledge Base Documents

.Mac: ".Mac legacy client exited abnormally" alert message
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304533

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

About the Firmware Restoration CD
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303469

About the security content of Apple Remote Desktop 3.1
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304824

Aperture: Using FAT32 volumes not supported
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304823

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

Charging your iPod battery
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61127

Compressor: Cannot submit job from Batch Window
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93234

Duplicate mount point in /Volumes after unexpected restart
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304031

DVD Studio Pro: Authoring a DVD that plays automatically without a menu
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93812

Error 1418 when restoring any iPod in iTunes 7 or later
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304508

I don't see some of my songs when browsing by artist on my iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302773

Identifying iPod models
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61688

Intel-based Macs audio may get out of sync with input source
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304690

iPhoto: Five steps to great books, cards, and calendars
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304802

iPod 101: Backing Up Your Library
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304814

.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

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

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

Direct from Apple!

About white MacBooks' palmrest area
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304058

Apple Product Tutorials
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304971

Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300870

Final Cut Express HD: Capture Project feature is not available with HDV projects
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304964

Final Cut Pro: Insert Edit/Assemble Edit unavailable in Edit to Tape window
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304959

How to identify keyboard localizations
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304933

iPod only shows an Apple logo and doesn't start up
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61584

iPod: Minimum System Requirements
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60971

Fortune magazine chimes in about Parallels, the company that has brought us the software that allows Intel Macs to run Windows software without having to reboot.

Turns out Parallels isn't such a small company after all. They were bought out three years ago by virtualization company SWSoft:
"SWsoft and its Parallels subsidiary are both Russian-American operations. SWsoft CEO Serguei Beloussov, based in Virginia, calls the shots for programmers who are based in Moscow. Parallels employed only seven when SWsoft bought it, but today has 100 people, mostly in Russian R&D."

The article goes on to quote Michael Dell who is still wondering if Jobs will allow OSX to run on regular PC's sold by other companies as well as license it.

An interesting read: Windows on the Mac changes everything

The Inquirer is reporting that Apple's new iPhone will sport the Marvell CPU which was originally owned by Intel. Intel sold it's XScale business to Marvell according to the article. Also of note, the flash memory will be manufactured by Intel.

Also of note, Balda is rumored to be the manufacturer of the touch-screens according to PlastEurope's webpage.

Scorecard:
CPU: Marvell
Flash Memory: Intel
Touch-screen: Balda

About Security Update 2007-001
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304989

Americas: Service Certification Training and Testing Centers
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305055

Aperture: How to burn images to optical media
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305041

Apple Legacy Product Manuals
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305118

Charging your iPod battery
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61127

Do It Yourself iMac G5 parts you can install
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86812

DVD Studio Pro: Rules for Entering DVD@CCESS Links
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305071

How to tell if 802.11n-enabling software is installed
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305074

Installing Apple Remote Desktop Admin 3.0 if a later client version is already installed
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305008

iPod: Minimum System Requirements
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60971

iTunes for Mac reports a -48 error during iPod sync
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304893

Apple posted the WWAN Support Update 1.0 for those of you with EVDO and HSDPA cards on the Cingular, Sprint and Verizon networks.

Digital Trends Jason Tomczak shows that Apple (AAPL) may have a HOT product on their hands with Apple iTV! In fact it might be too hot! Check out the above thermal scan of the Apple iTV when its being used! It measured 110F degrees when playing!

Maybe Apple intended it to be a cup warmer?

Read more about the HOT Apple iTV here complete with many photos of it in different heat situations.

Recently, I turned on the firewall on a clients OS X Server 10.4 installation because there were many attempts to hack into it. I went through and configured the firewall so that any necessary ports were open, and walked away thinking all was well.

Well it wasn't. There were a few clients who couldn't connect via ftp or ftp took a long time to respond after connecting. I realize that ftp is an insecure way of transmitting information, but this client had his hands tied since many of his users don't have an sftp client.

After a bit of troubleshooting, I discovered that the reason the clients were having a hard time connecting to the ftp server: You need to open more than ports 20 and 21 for ftp to work through a firewall.

So what did we do to make things work again? Read more after the cut.

We're all eagerly anticipating Leopard as well as enjoying AppleInsider's Road to Leopard Series.

Today they talk about Apple Mail 3.0 and even dive into the history of where Apple's Mail client came from. To see what new features await us in Apple Mail 3.0, check this out!

Also check out their past articles:
Road to Mac OS X Leopard: Time Machine
Road to Mac OS X Leopard: Spaces
Road to Mac OS X Leopard: Dock 1.6
Road to Mac OS X Leopard: Finder 10.5

Almost an entire week ahead of the MacWorld Keynote, Apple today introduced the new MacPro 8-core. Featuring Intel's new 45 nanometer Quad-Core "Harpertown" Xeon processors running up to 3.2 GHz the new MacPro is the fastest Mac ever. Throw in the powerful new graphics and up to 4TB of internal storage and you've got one fantastic work horse!

They all come standard with 8 cores, starting from 2.8 Ghz and going all the way up to 3.2 Ghz. Other than the CPU which is a "Harpertown" processor most of the other features seem to be the same. Also interesting to note is that the front side bus clocks in at 1600 Mhz with 64-bit dual independent frontside buses.

In the graphics department, the Mac Pros don't fail to innovate with a Double-wide, 16-lane PCI Express 2.0 graphics slot and one of the following installed:

• ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with 256MB of GDDR3 memory and two dual-link DVI ports
• NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with 512MB of GDDR3 memory and two dual-link DVI ports
• NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with 512MB of GDDR3 memory and two dual-link DVI ports
• NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 with 1.5GB of GDDR3 memory, two dual-link DVI ports, and one stereo 3D port

For those of you who have been waiting for the new machines to come out, this looks to be the machine to get. More news as it comes

Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing says:
“The new Mac Pro is the fastest Mac we’ve ever made. With 3.2 GHz 8-core Xeon processing, a 1600 MHz front side bus and 800 MHz memory, the new Mac Pro uses the fastest Intel Xeon architecture on the market.”

Standard MacPro 8-core configuration:
retail price of $2,799 (US)

• two 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors with dual-independent 1600 MHz front side buses
• 2GB of 800 MHz DDR2 ECC fully-buffered DIMM memory, expandable up to 32GB
• ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
• 320GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm
• 16x SuperDrive™ with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• two PCI Express 2.0 slots and two PCI Express slots
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; and
• Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse.

Of course you have a ton of build to order options as well at the Apple Store!