reliability

Apple posts AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Firmware Updates for Mac OS X

Apple has posted firmware updates for both the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express. These updates must be download and applied and both address the same issues in their respective devices, namely:

  • Resolves issue with Audio dropout when playing to AirPort Express with AirTunes

  • Resolves issue with Wireless Disabled mode for AirPort Express
  • Resolves issue with AirPort Extreme LAN Performance
  • Resolves issue when enabling AOL Parental Controls
  • Resolves issue with vulnerability to Denial of Service Attacks (bonk)
  • Resolves issue with wireless internet access through AirPort via some PPPoA DSL Routers
  • Improved reliability when printing through AirPort base stations
  • Improved support for RADIUS servers
  • Improved support for Network Time Servers (NTP) for AirPort when using an IP addresses

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Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2

The Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2 fixes Bluetooth performance and reliability for OS X 10.4.3 and later. You can download this update from the link above or install it via the Software Utility. Either way, you’re going to have to restart after installing this update.

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Aperture 1.0.1 Update

The Aperture 1.0.1 Update Apple posted today addresses a number of issues related to reliability and performance. It also delivers improved image export quality and metadata handling.

Among the key areas addressed are:

  • White balance adjustment accuracy and performance

  • Image export quality
  • Book and print ordering reliability
  • Auto-stacking performance
  • Custom paper size handling

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