ComputechSOS.com - Macintosh Tech Blog http://www.computechsos.com Tech news and tips on Apple Macintosh products. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:16:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 iTunes for Windows / Safari for Windows: Quits unexpectedly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/Kvb18Xk_PSA/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/itunes-for-windows-safari-for-windows-quits-unexpectedly/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:16:40 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/itunes-for-windows-safari-for-windows-quits-unexpectedly/ iTunes for Windows (versions 9.2 and 9.2.1) may quit unexpectedly during sync or backup with iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. iTunes may display the following alert messages: “SyncServer has stopped working” (or a similar message) “MobileDeviceHelper has stopped working” Safari 5 for Windows may also quit unexpectedly.

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iTunes for Windows / Safari for Windows: Quits unexpectedly
]]> http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/itunes-for-windows-safari-for-windows-quits-unexpectedly/feed/ 0 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/itunes-for-windows-safari-for-windows-quits-unexpectedly/ About the security content of Safari 5.0.1 and Safari 4.1.1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/9S-RpFx7f24/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-the-security-content-of-safari-5-0-1-and-safari-4-1-1/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:47:15 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/about-the-security-content-of-safari-5-0-1-and-safari-4-1-1/ This document describes the security content of Safari 5.0.1 and Safari 4.1.1. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website

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About the security content of Safari 5.0.1 and Safari 4.1.1
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About Apple Battery Charger
]]> http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-apple-battery-charger/feed/ 0 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-apple-battery-charger/ About Apple Magic Trackpad Update 1.0 for Windows http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/sQoTs4-BLMQ/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-apple-magic-trackpad-update-1-0-for-windows/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:31:00 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/about-apple-magic-trackpad-update-1-0-for-windows/ This update adds support for the Apple Magic Trackpad on Windows operating systems for use with Boot Camp.

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About Apple Magic Trackpad Update 1.0 for Windows
]]> http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-apple-magic-trackpad-update-1-0-for-windows/feed/ 0 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-apple-magic-trackpad-update-1-0-for-windows/ About Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/BAWLCzGhf7A/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-magic-trackpad-and-multi-touch-trackpad-update-1-0/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:27:14 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/about-magic-trackpad-and-multi-touch-trackpad-update-1-0/ Learn about Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0, which features it includes, which Mac computers should apply the update, and how to install the update.

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About Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0
]]> http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-magic-trackpad-and-multi-touch-trackpad-update-1-0/feed/ 0 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/about-magic-trackpad-and-multi-touch-trackpad-update-1-0/ iMac (Mid 2010): Memory specifications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/Bj-HL1GHV-4/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/imac-mid-2010-memory-specifications/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:50:21 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/imac-mid-2010-memory-specifications/ Learn which kinds of memory to use with your iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) and iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010).

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iMac (Mid 2010): Memory specifications
]]> http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/imac-mid-2010-memory-specifications/feed/ 0 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/imac-mid-2010-memory-specifications/ Locating your iMac Serial Number http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/LcdkOrsvn1Q/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/locating-your-imac-serial-number/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:28:04 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/locating-your-imac-serial-number/ To learn where the serial number is located on your iMac, first identify which model of iMac you have. Use the information in these linked documents to find your iMac’s serial number.

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Locating your iMac Serial Number
]]> http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/locating-your-imac-serial-number/feed/ 0 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/locating-your-imac-serial-number/ iPhone: Understanding the ‘Restore Needed’ message http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/fcV1H58NCfc/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/iphone-understanding-the-restore-needed-message/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:44:04 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/iphone-understanding-the-restore-needed-message/ In some cases, iPhone may not show up in iTunes under Devices while displaying the following error message:

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iPhone: Understanding the ‘Restore Needed’ message
]]> http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/iphone-understanding-the-restore-needed-message/feed/ 0 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/iphone-understanding-the-restore-needed-message/ How to back up your data and set up as a new device http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/e3OzFGvdKlA/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/how-to-back-up-your-data-and-set-up-as-a-new-device/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:35:12 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/how-to-back-up-your-data-and-set-up-as-a-new-device/ You may want to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and set it up as new to troubleshoot an issue. Take steps to preserve your data before restoring as new by following this article.

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How to back up your data and set up as a new device
]]> http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/how-to-back-up-your-data-and-set-up-as-a-new-device/feed/ 0 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/how-to-back-up-your-data-and-set-up-as-a-new-device/ MobileMe: Expired user names still valid for other services http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/computechsos/~3/k73qfLqA4L0/ http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/knowledge-base/mobileme-expired-user-names-still-valid-for-other-services/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:14:05 +0000 http://www.computechsos.com/tech-blog/mobileme-expired-user-names-still-valid-for-other-services/ An expired MobileMe account continues to be a valid Apple ID (AppleConnect login) for use with Apple Services.

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MobileMe: Expired user names still valid for other services
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