Apple has released an update to Mail for OS X Mavericks that improves compatibility with Gmail. Mail Update for Mavericks 1.0 This update improves stability and compatibility with Gmail, and includes fixes for users with custom Gmail settings. For more information on this update, see: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6030 … [Read more...] about Apple Releases 'Mail Update for Mavericks 1.0' to All Users
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Apple Seeds Mail Update for Mavericks to Developers
Apple has seeded the Mail Update for Mavericks to developers ahead of its public release. The update resolves a compatibility issue with Gmail. Mail Update for Mavericks Seed Note This update improves stability and compatibility with Gmail, and includes fixes for users with custom Gmail settings. … [Read more...] about Apple Seeds Mail Update for Mavericks to Developers
How to Fine Tune Java Controls Per Website in Safari for Mac OS X
The first time you visit a website that attempts to use Java you will get a prompt giving you the ability to Allow or Deny the Java app from running. Whichever the option chosen, the site attempting to use Java will then be added to the access list which can be later adjusted manually as follows: … [Read more...] about How to Fine Tune Java Controls Per Website in Safari for Mac OS X
How to Install Java in OS X Mavericks
Java has plenty of real-world applications and uses, but because it has been used as an attack vector in the past, Apple has made OS X reasonably aggressive in limiting Java on Macs. As a result, Mavericks does not come with Java preinstalled, and upgraded Macs will remove Java in Mavericks installation process. For most users this is a very good thing, it further reduces the … [Read more...] about How to Install Java in OS X Mavericks
Apple is Readying Updates to Safari, iBooks, Remote Desktop, Mail
Apple is readying updates to Safari, iBooks, Remote Desktop, and Mail for OS X Mavericks. The updates will bring a slew of performance and bug fixes. … [Read more...] about Apple is Readying Updates to Safari, iBooks, Remote Desktop, Mail
Apple is Testing an Update for the OS X Mavericks Mail Application
Apple has seeded employees and AppleSeed program members with an update to the OS X Mavericks Mail application for testing. The updated Mail app is Version 7.0 and is labeled as build 1822. The OS X Mavericks 10.9.0 Mail app, for comparison, is Version 7.0 with build number 1816. The update is said to fix issues with Gmail, Smart Mailboxes, and stability. Testers are asked to: … [Read more...] about Apple is Testing an Update for the OS X Mavericks Mail Application
Western Digital Warns Mac Users of Potential Data Loss When Using Its External Drives With Mavericks
Western Digital has sent an email to customers warning them about potential data loss when connecting external hard drives to Macs running OS X Mavericks. Following up on numerous reports of data loss, the company suggests that Mac users remove the WD Drive Manager, WD Raid Manager and WD SmartWare software applications from the computers as soon as possible. It is 'urgently' … [Read more...] about Western Digital Warns Mac Users of Potential Data Loss When Using Its External Drives With Mavericks
Apple Fixed 802.11ac SMB Transfer Speeds With OS X Mavericks
Apple has fixed 802.11ac SMB transfer speeds with the release of OS X Mavericks. Back in June, it was discovered that the new MacBook Air's 802.11ac Wi-Fi performance was being artificially limited by OS X. Apple was not dynamically scaling the TCP window size. … [Read more...] about Apple Fixed 802.11ac SMB Transfer Speeds With OS X Mavericks
Things for Mac Gets OS X Mavericks Support
Things for Mac, a popular task manager, has been updated with support for OS X Mavericks. Things is a delightful and easy to use task manager. It's the perfect companion for everything you want to achieve in life, offering a great balance between ease of use and powerful features. … [Read more...] about Things for Mac Gets OS X Mavericks Support
John Siracusa's Extensive OS X Mavericks Review
If you're looking for an extensive review of OS X Mavericks, John Siracusa has posted an in depth look at the new operating system for Ars Technica. Mavericks is the first California-themed release of OS X, named after "places that inspire us here in California," according to Craig Federighi, who says this naming scheme is intended to last for at least the next 10 years. The … [Read more...] about John Siracusa's Extensive OS X Mavericks Review