Apple today issued a software update for the newly launched 2013 Mac Pro, which improves system reliability during reboot, resolves an issue with memory self-test and improves graphics power management when using bootcamp. Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update v2.0 This update is recommended for all Mac Pro (Late 2013) models. This update improves system reliability during … [Read more...] about Apple Issues EFI Firmware Update for Newly Launched Mac Pro
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Apple Seeds First OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Build to Developers, Includes FaceTime Audio
Apple has seeded the first build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 beta to developers for testing, just days after the public release of OS X Mavericks 10.9.1. This beta brings FaceTime audio to Macs, but Apple does ask developers to focus on Mail, Messages, VPN, Graphics Drivers, and VoiceOver. … [Read more...] about Apple Seeds First OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Build to Developers, Includes FaceTime Audio
Final Cut Pro X Gets Huge Update Bringing Mac Pro Optimizations and 4K Video Monitoring
Final Cut Pro X has received a huge update bringing 4K content and video monitoring, optimizations for the Mac Pro's dual GPUs, and much more. Completely redesigned from the ground up, Final Cut Pro adds extraordinary speed, quality, and flexibility to every part of the post-production workflow. … [Read more...] about Final Cut Pro X Gets Huge Update Bringing Mac Pro Optimizations and 4K Video Monitoring
Apple Releases Compressor 4.1 Featuring a New Interface, Hardware Based H.264 Encoding
Apple has released Compressor 4.1 featuring a new interface with a single window layout and streamlined controls. Compressor adds power and flexibility to Final Cut Pro X export. Customize output settings, work faster with distributed encoding, and tap into a comprehensive set of delivery features. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases Compressor 4.1 Featuring a New Interface, Hardware Based H.264 Encoding
Apple Updates Motion for the New Mac Pro, Adds FxPlug 3 Support
Apple has updated Motion with optimizations for the new Mac Pro, FxPlug 3, and 4K YouTube video sharing. Designed for video editors, Motion 5 lets you customize Final Cut Pro titles, transitions, and effects. Or create your own dazzling animations in 2D or 3D space, with real-time feedback as you work. … [Read more...] about Apple Updates Motion for the New Mac Pro, Adds FxPlug 3 Support
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 With Improved Support for Gmail in OS X Mail
Apple has released OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 for download via Software Update. The 10.9.1 update improves the stability and compatibility of your Mac, and is recommended for all OS X Mavericks users. This update includes the following fixes: … [Read more...] about Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 With Improved Support for Gmail in OS X Mail
Nice iOS 7 Design Concept for Mac OS X
Andrew Ambrosino has created a beautiful concept for Mac OS X that is inspired by iOS 7. Ambrosino describes his concept by simply saying it "includes some good flatness, translucent blurs, and overall streamlining." … [Read more...] about Nice iOS 7 Design Concept for Mac OS X
How To Encrypt A Folder With Password Protection In OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Do you have confidential data in your Mac that needs to be locked with secure passwords to prevent unwanted access? You can easily encrypt a folder on your Mac without any additional tools. You can create an encrypted disk image from your specified folder directly. Open up Disk Utility. Then, click on File > New > Disk Image From … [Read more...] about How To Encrypt A Folder With Password Protection In OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Quick History of Apple Mac OS X
OS X is the newest of Apple Inc.'s Mac OS line of operating systems. Although, under its original name of Mac OS X, it was officially designated as simply "version 10" of the Mac OS, "version 9" had a completely different codebase, file system, design, and hardware support. Mac OS had been Apple's primary operating system since 1984, and the family was backward … [Read more...] about Quick History of Apple Mac OS X
The Bureau – XCOM Declassified Launches for Mac OS X
TransGaming has launched 'The Bureau - XCOM Declassified' for Mac OS X. The year is 1962. JFK is President and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear – but a far more powerful and insidious enemy than communism is threatening America. Known only to a select few, a top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating and concealing a series of … [Read more...] about The Bureau – XCOM Declassified Launches for Mac OS X