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Apple today released Server Admin Tools 10.6, providing software utilities to enable Snow Leopard client systems to administer servers running Leopard Server and Snow Leopard Server. This download contains remote administration tools, documentation, and utilities that you can install on a computer other than your server. For more information on how to use the included software, see the...

Apple today released a pair of updates targeting Snow Leopard for server and database users. - Network Registration Update 1.0 fixes an issue with duplicate serial numbers on Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard. The Network Registration Update is recommended for servers running Mac OS X Server version 10.6. It addresses an issue with duplicate serial number alerts on servers with multiple network...

Apple today released a series of updates allowing users to download the Snow Leopard-compatible printer drivers that ship with Apple's new operating system. Apple has also posted a support document outlining which printer models currently have Snow Leopard-compatible drivers available. - Brother Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v.10.6 (80.8 MB) - Canon Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v.10.6 (247.8...

Apple today released Aperture 2.1.4, addressing general compatibility and stability, as well several other specific issues. This update addresses general compatibility and overall stability in the following areas: - Creating books - Ordering books and prints - Slideshows The update is recommended for all users of Aperture 2.Apple's support document for the release provides additional...

The Loop notes that Apple has begun shipping Logic Express 9, an updated version of the company's middle-tier audio suite positioned as offering additional tools to GarageBand users. Logic Express fits between GarageBand at the low-end and Logic Pro at the high-end, in Apple's music software line-up. Logic Express is more like Logic Pro in its look and feel than GarageBand.Announced last month...

Apple today released a pair of updates to its Apple Remote Desktop management system aimed at administrators who oversee large numbers of computers, allowing them to assist users remotely, administer their systems, and deploy software updates. Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin (51 MB) and Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.1 Client (4.1 MB) address several reliability and security issues with the system....

TUAW notes that Apple is currently selling refurbished 5 GB first-generation iPods for $129 in its online store. Originally released in October 2001 and only compatible with Macs, the first-generation iPod utilizes Firewire connectivity and a mechanical scroll wheel. This is the very first iPod model, introduced in 2001. I don't know how they ended up there, or why they're selling them, but...

Apple today released Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0.1, offering bug fixes and compatibility improvements for Apple peripheral devices. This update provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard. It installs on all Macintosh systems with Bluetooth based on the Broadcom chipset.The update weighs in at 1.78 MB and requires OS X 10.5.7 or ...

Apple today released iPhoto 8.1, adding several new options for ordering printed products. This update adds several new print product options to iPhoto '09: - Hardcover books can now be ordered in a new extra-large (10" x13") size - Includes three new book themes with travel-oriented designs: Tropical, Asian, Old World - A variety of new holiday greeting cards themes are now availableThe...

Apple today released three add-ons for Final Cut Studio, bringing additional functionality to the company's professional video editing application suite. Compressor Droplets weighs in at 103 KB and allows users to create customized workflows accessible from clickable Desktop icons. Droplets allow you to create a standalone Compressor preset that you can use on your desktop. These droplets...

Nowhereelse.fr posts an image that it claims is the Apple Tablet. A few other sites have already picked up on it, so we publish it here on Page 2. Nowhereelse's track record, however, is very poor. The French site was also responsible for previous fake iPhone photos and seemingly unfounded iPhone case discoloration concerns. We publish only because it's already gotten traction on...

Mac|Life reports that bookstore chain Borders has mentioned an Apple "iPAD" as part of a new online survey targeting its customers. The relevant question asks customers if they are familiar with, have purchased, or are planning to purchase any of a number of "Digital Reading Devices", including Amazon's Kindle, Sony's Digital Reader, and Barnes and Noble's affiliated Plastic Logic Reader. Of...

Adobe's Principal Project Manager for Photoshop John Nack today announced on his blog that future versions of the company's Creative Suite packages will drop support for Macs running on PowerPC processors and become Intel-only offerings. By the time the next version of the Suite ships, the very youngest PPC-based Macs will be roughly four years old. They're still great systems, but if you haven't...

The Sierra Sun reports (via 9 to 5 Mac) that Apple yesterday shot an advertisement for an unreleased product at Jax at the Tracks, a recently-opened 1940s-style diner in Truckee, California near Lake Tahoe. Apple computers worked on an advertisement at Jax on the Tracks Tuesday afternoon, but because the product they were advertising hadn't been released, members of the group didn't release any...

Apple yesterday released AirPort Client Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro, addressing issues with AirPort performance on OS X 10.5.8 while running on battery power. This update is recommended for some Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X v10.5.8 and addresses an issue with AirPort performance while running on battery power. It may only be installed on: MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007) ...

Apple today released Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.1 for Windows to improve trackpad performance for users running Windows XP or Vista under Boot Camp. This update improves the performance of the Apple Multi-Touch trackpad when running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista on a Mac computer using Boot Camp. For information on how to install this update, please visit this website: About the...

Microsoft today released Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0.1, an update to the company's software for connecting to Windows-based computers from a Mac running OS X. Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0.1 lets you connect from your Macintosh computer to a Windows-based computer or to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time. After you have connected, you can work with...

Microsoft today released a pair of updates to address a bug introduced in Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 released last month that prevented users from opening some Office documents saved in Microsoft's Open XML format. A description of the issue is included on Microsoft's support document regarding the update. Compatibility is improved. This update fixes an issue that causes...