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UPDATE: Workaround for iPhoto 8.1 sync issues with iTunes, iPhone

Edited by Joe Aimonetti

Several users are reporting difficulty syncing their iPhones to iPhoto '09 following the latest iPhoto update, 8.1. Users are experiencing the error code (-50).

Update: It appears as though the bug in iPhoto, which was causing iPhoto Albums to not show up properly in iTunes when attempting to sync photos to your iPhone or iPod touch, is due to corrupt data in iPhoto Slideshows following the iPhoto 8.1 update. Users have found that deleting their iPhoto Slideshows solved the (-50) error in iTunes. This Apple Support Discussions thread reports the many variations of this … Read more

Passwords not saving in keychain

Written by Topher Kessler

Many times when you log into a network resource or access a system setting you will be prompted for a password, with the option to save the password in your keychain. This convenience allows you to access common items without needing to enter passwords every time you with to access those items; however, sometimes certain problems may prevent the system from properly retrieving the password.

Apple discussion poster "Damon S." writes:

"I have been having an issue with my MacBook refusing to remember the password for my Time Capsule. I have an external … Read more

Snow Leopard system requirements

Written by Topher Kessler

Apple has announced Snow Leopard's availability, and have links to it from their website's home page. Since this announcement, there have been many inquiries about whether or not a certain system will run the new operating system.

The basic requirements for Snow Leopard are as follows:

An Apple computer with an Intel Processor 1GB of Memory (RAM) 5GB of hard drive space (Storage) DVD drive for installation

The full set of system requirements can be found at Apple's website at the following page: http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html.

While the DVD … Read more

Apple releases iPod nano 4G 1.0.4 update

Apple has released a minor update to their iPod nano 4G, 1.0.4. The update, currently available for iPod nano 4G owners via iTunes, addresses a daylight savings time issue as well as other minor fixes.

Users should sync their iPod nano 4G with iTunes to receive the update. For more on the iPod nano, check out the iPod nano product pages on apple.com.

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Apple to release Snow Leopard on Friday, August 28th

Apple will release the newest version of its Mac OS X operating system, 10.6 Snow Leopard, this Friday. Users can pre-order Snow Leopard online or wait to pick up the software on Friday in retail locations.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will release with support for Microsoft Exchange as well as several new enhancements to performance, and is available as a $29 upgrade for existing Mac OS X 10.5.x Leopard users. Snow Leopard is Apple's first operating system to be release as an Intel-only platform.

To read more about Snow Leopard, visit the product overview pages … Read more

Faxing in Mac OS X

Written by Topher Kessler

Faxing documents seems to be one of those antiquated technologies that is here to stay. Even with many digital alternatives available for sending and receiving documents, faxing refuses to be replaced and instead has kept up with current forms of communication, integrating into email and IP networking. Perhaps the idea of having an original copy is what makes faxing more appealing than emailing a Word or even a PDF document, but regardless of the reason, faxing is still around and quite commonly used.

Sending a standard fax

To send a standard fax from your computer, you … Read more

Apple releases Apple Remote Desktop 3.3

Apple has released the latest update of their remote management software, Apple Remote Desktop, now version 3.3.

From the release notes for Apple Remote Desktop 3.3, the latest update provides:

Improves support for accessing client computers and task servers behind NAT (Network Address Translation) routers. Includes Task Server and Directory Server scanners, for finding client computers known by your task server and clients in computer groups on a directory server. New "Reporting" tab in client computer Info window, to set a single reporting policy for the client computer, shared by all Remote Desktop administrator computers. New &… Read more

Apple releases Logic Express 9

Apple has released the latest edition of their pro-sumer music editing software, Logic Express. The Apple Store online is now accepting pre-orders for the $199 software.

Apple's Logic Express 9 brings a gaggle of new features including:

Flex Time - a new set of features designed to manipulate timing and tempo quickly. Production Tools - Selective Track Import, Drum Replacer, notation and chord grids, and more. Guitar Gear - Amp Designer, Pedalboard, and more. For more on the new features of Logic Express 9, read the Logic Express 9 product page on apple.com.

Experiencing problems? Have feedback? Let us know! … Read more

Preparing for 10.6 Snow Leopard: Early release? Early installation?

Written by Topher Kessler

Official announcements have mentioned a September release date for Snow Leopard, but rumor has it we could see it arrive as soon as August 28th (1, 2). In the past when Apple has given a month or season timeframe for a product release they have pushed it back as far as possible in that window, but with Snow Leopard in development for so long perhaps they have finished things up sooner than expected. Recently people have spotted the availability of Snow Leopard in a "MacBox Set" on the Apple Store, which seemed to be … Read more