Apple MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 released
Apple has released a firmware update for the recently launched MacBook Pro models.
This new update is applicable on the 17-inch, Early 2009 editions of this notebook computer from the company.
Apple spoke about this new update:
This firmware update is recommended for all 17-inch MacBook Pro (Early 2009) users and [...]
Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update
Apple has issued a new updated for some of their customers.
This update is named: Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter firmware update.
Apple said in the release notes that the update addresses possible intermittent flickering and compatibility issues.
The problems include:
In some cases those issues may include no video [...]
Apple Battery Update 1.4 released
Apple has released a new software update for all MacBook models.
This update is designed for improving the capabilities of the MacBooks to maintain a charge when shut down.
This also comes handy when the MacBook is not used over a period of time.
Apple said that the users would have to be [...]
Apple TV gets software update 2.3.1
Apple has released a software update for the owners of their Apple TV product.
The software edition is now in version 2.3.1.
This update looks like a performance and stability update as no new feature is apparently available.
Apple has not given out any details yet on this update.
Some users are [...]
Mac OS X Snow Leopard would load printer drivers on demand?
AppleInsider has reported that Apple is planning a special mechanism to load printer drivers on their upcoming Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
The report claims that the OS would not include gigabytes worth of drivers for printers available in the wild.
Instead, the OS would check for [...]
Windows XP comes with tons of restrictions from Microsoft for netbooks
ITExaminer.com has posted information on the limitations Microsoft put on netbook manufacturers when it comes to Windows XP.
The limitations:
SSD cannot be bigger than 16GB. Hard Disk cannot be larger than 160GB.
Graphic engine cannot support anything better than DirectX 9.
System RAM cannot be more than 1GB.
The [...]
Intel releases a pre-production Windows 7 drivers for graphics chipsets
Microsoft Windows 7 might not have a launch date yet but Intel is already working on the proper drivers for this upcoming new OS from the software giant.
The company has now made available pre-production version of Windows 7 drivers for graphics chipsets.
Intel said in a statement [...]
Toshiba to offer OpenSolaris powered laptops
This is a surprising new development. Japanese personal computer maker Toshiba has announced that they are collaborating with Sun Microsystems to offer laptops based on their OpenSolaris operating system.
These laptops would go on sale early next year and would be aimed at the geeks.
A company representative said: “Toshiba and [...]
Apple updates software for MacBook Air
Apple has released a software update for their MacBook Air notebook product.
This update is a pretty small one at just 368KB.
Apple notified in the release note for this update:
This update is recommended for all MacBook Air computers, and addresses issues with video playback and processor core idling.
Third-party software that [...]
Asus aims to deliver all their motherboards with Linux onboard
Hardware manufacturer Asus has announced that they eventually plan to ship all their motherboard models with Splashtop.
Splashtop comes loaded with Linux OS in addition to some applications like Firefox based browser and Skype VoIP Client.
This would make the motherboard bootable within seconds and can be used [...]
