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OS X 10.5.7 Update Just Landed
The latest update to OS X Leopard ( 10.5.7 ) has just launched through Software Update. Full details of the fixes and improvments can be found here
Apple Release OS X 10.5.5
The latest build of OS X Leopard ( 10.5.5 ) is now available for download or via Software Update. The update includes a whole raft of fixes and improvements and so far there is little noise about possible problems caused by this version.
There are a couple of comments on this Digg thread suggesting that the update may cause problems with iChat and Time Machine, but at the time of writing these appear to be unconfirmed and may be local issues with the users reporting them rather than a widespread issue.
OS X 10.5.3 Available Today From Apple.com
Apple have today posted the latest update to OS X Leopard, available via Apple.com or Software Update the installation is a fairly hefty download ranging from 200Mb to 420Mb. The update includes over 300 new features and fixes.
OS X 10.5.2 Update Available Now
Apple have today released OS X 10.5.2 through Software Update or the Apple Download site if you prefer to download the Combo Update. The update includes over 300 updates for further details of the exact changes made go to http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307109.
Leopard Tips : Showing More Info In Airport Menu
Leopard introduced a change to the default Airport Menu which indicates whether networks are encrypted or not by showing a small padlock next to the network name. It now has an option that shows additional information for the currently connected wireless network. To access this press and hold the Option key ( alt ) while clicking on the Airport icon in the Menu Bar. You should see a menu that looks a bit like the one below. This shows the channel used, MAC address of access point connected to signal noise and transmit rate.
iChat and PhotoBooth Effects Site
QuartzFX.com is a new site which has a small number of add on effects for iChat and PhotoBooth in OS X Leopard. The Invisible effect is pretty nice. Worth a look
Get Rid Of Aqua Scrollbars In Leopard
One of the oddities of Leopards new look is the fact that some aspects of the old aqua look from previous versions of OS X have remained, the most obvious being the aqua style scroll bars in Finder windows, Safari etc.
Fortunately there is a way to complete the transformation and to make these GUI elements take on the more subtle blue-grey appearance as seen in iTunes. To do this you need to first download the following file http://www.abitbol.org/macosx/Extras.zip. Once you have this file downloaded and extracted you will find you have a folder called Extras with 3 files, a ReadMe file and two files called Extras.rsrc and Extras2.rsrc. The ReadMe file contains the instructions on installing the files although it does not explain the process fully.
Has OS X 10.5.1 Fixed The iMac Freezing Problem ?
Ok, so have you installed 10.5.1 on your new iMac ? Were you having freezing problems before ? Has 10.5.1 fixed it ? Or rather has the iMac graphic firmware update fixed it ?
So far my iMac has not frozen since installing so I am keeping my fingers crossed, but I would love to hear from you if your have experienced a freeze since updating yesterday.
Apple Releases OS X 10.5.1
Apple today released the first update to OS X Leopard, 10.5.1, as well as a graphics adapter firmware update for new iMacs. The full details of the release can be read at :-
How To Mod Your Leopard Dock
From the outset the new Dock in OSX Leopard was a controversial move by Apple and it was obvious there would be immediate moves by some to either mod it to their preferences or remove it altogether.
The hack to remove the 3D effect was quickly discovered. Just type :-
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