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Read More »Monthly Archives: August 2011
iMac Firmware Graphics Update to Fix Lion Hanging Problems
Apple has released iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0 to address an issue Lion hanging issues. This firmware update fixes a graphics issue that may cause an iMac to hang under certain conditions. Do not shut off the power on your iMac during this update. Loss of power could result in your iMac failing to start up. Did you have an ...
Read More »Updates: Boot Camp 3.3 and Xsan 2.2.2
Apple has released an important update for Boot Camp. Boot Camp Software Update 3.3 for Windows update “includes critical bug fixes and hardware support. It is recommended for all Boot Camp 3.2 users.” Direct download link: Boot Camp Software Update 3.3 for Windows (Windows exe file). Apple also released an update for Xsan. Xsan 2.2.2 FileSystem Update for 10.6 notes ...
Read More »Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO
Apple has announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO. Tim Cook, Apple’s COO, will be Apple’s CEO. Steve will remain involved with Apple as chairman of the board. Here is Steve Jobs’ letter: Letter from Steve Jobs To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community: I have always said if there ever came a day when I ...
Read More »Updates: Apple Remote Desktop & Epson Drivers
Apple has released an update for Epson drivers on the Mac. Epson 2.8 Printer Drivers “includes the latest Epson printing and scanning software for OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10.6”. Apple has also updated its Remote Desktop app for managing multiple Macs on a network. Apple Remote Desktop was sold for $300 and now it’s available for $79.99 ...
Read More »iTunes 10.4.1 Update Released
Apple has released iTunes 10.4.1. The update provides a number of improvements. The improvements include: • Fixes a problem where the media keys on some third-party keyboards work inconsistently with iTunes • Addresses issues with adding artwork to songs and videos • Resolves an issue which may cause iTunes to become unresponsive when purchasing an HD movie • Fixes a ...
Read More »MacBook Air (2011 model) Prices in the Middle East
The new MacBook Air notebooks with ThunderBolt are available in the United Arab Emirates since August 11th. Unfortunately they are not available in Saudi Arabia from Arab Computers until the 27th of the month. The 2011 MacBook Air models’ features include faster processors, ThunderBolt port and a backlit keyboard. Base models ship with an Intel Core i5 processor but you ...
Read More »Apple Releases Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 Update
Apple has released the first Mac OS X Lion update. OS X Lion includes many fixes and as you can see from the screenshot it is the first official Arabic update notes from Apple. The 10.7.1 update is recommended for all users running OS X Lion and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability and compatibility of your ...
Read More »SaudiDent’s Big Giveaway of iQuran HD Codes
SaudiDent.com is pleased to annouce the “Big Giveaway Codes” for iQuran HD (iPad Quran App). We are giving away 40 FREE Codes for iQuran HD which is Compatible with iPad. Big Giveaway Codes is sponsored by SaudiDent.com and online promoted by SaudiMac. How to Enter: We have several Methods allow you to win one of those 40 FREE Codes. A. ...
Read More »STC App 0.96 Update
The Saudi Telecom Company has updated their STC iPhone App. STC App 0.96 features are: • Updating the info of Internet roaming packages. • Fixing the behavior of the app when internet connection is not working. • Adding error message when entering non STC postpaid number in Friends Key. • Fixing compatibility issues with the upcoming iOS 5.0 STC App ...
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