Mac software updates

Gary · Jun 02, 2011, 20:52:46

Quote from: Bill on Jun 01, 2011, 22:45:42
I wonder if it will tell you in the system log when it does an update?

Use terminal and run this. more /System/Library/CoreServices/CoreTypes.bundle/Contents/Resources/XProtect.meta.plist

That shows the date of the latest update, if it says the 26th you have the older update, Apple have updated the lsit since the security update came out, the latest date is is 1st June at 19:15. GMT To force your Mac to update just uncheck Automatically update safe downloads list in the security preference pane, then re-tick it, and run that terminal command again.

Bill · Jun 02, 2011, 21:13:02

Ta for that

Someone on tbb pointed me towards xprotect, they'd picked it up with Little Snitch. I found an entry for it at ~9am today in the system log, unfortunately it was an "Unable to connect" error- it had chosen to update whilst I was re-booting the router

Sod's Law strikes again...

So I'm still on the old version, I'll leave it alone and have another look tomorrow.

Gary · Jun 03, 2011, 08:55:11

Rebooting also triggers xprotext, its part of the startup in the console logs Blll

Bill · Jun 03, 2011, 21:03:55

It's handy to know how to force it- I've found that if the computer happens to be in sleep mode when update time comes around, it won't re-try when it wakes up.

Could be a pain if you somehow get the update time set to the wee small hours!

Gary · Jun 07, 2011, 09:01:29

Itunes Beta 10.3 available for download, not via software updater for me yet though...probably as its a beta.

Steve · Jun 07, 2011, 19:03:01

As I understand it the iTunes 10.3 is not beta but some of the limited features of iCloud available in this release are a beta version if that makes any sense which it probably doesn't.

What's new in iTunes 10.3

Introducing iTunes in the Cloud beta. The music you purchase in iTunes appears automatically on all your devices. You can also download your past iTunes purchases. Where you want, when you want.

• Automatic Downloads. Purchase music from any device or computer and automatically download a copy to your Mac and iOS devices.

• Download Previous Purchases. Download your past music purchases again at no additional cost. Your purchases are available in the iTunes Store on your Mac or in the iTunes app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iTunes Store.

iTunes 10.3 also adds Books to the iTunes Store, where you can discover and buy your favorite books on your computer and automatically download them to iBooks on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This version also allows you to use Automatic Downloads with apps and books or download previously purchased apps and books from your computer or iOS device.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Bill · Jun 07, 2011, 20:02:20

So they want me to scatter my files all over the internet with beta software... yeah, right

Stevescat · Jun 07, 2011, 20:21:37

Unfortunately, no music yet for us in the UK, only Apps and Books. Bugger!

Niall · Jun 07, 2011, 21:20:16

While that seems like a good idea in theory, what if you have bandwidth caps? You'll be downloading the same files across a network. Someone that has a mac, iphone and ipad would download things three times with each purchase.

Gary · Jun 08, 2011, 14:42:37

iTunes 10.3.1 released which fixes and a potential issue with syncing iOS devices.

Steve · Jun 15, 2011, 18:14:52

Talking about Wifi there's an update to the Airport utility 5.5.3

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1390

pctech · Jun 15, 2011, 19:26:28

Quote from: Steve on Jun 15, 2011, 18:14:52
Talking about Wifi there's an update to the Airport utility 5.5.3

Yeah apparently they've added another runway.

Gary · Jun 16, 2011, 17:23:07

Quote from: pctech on Jun 15, 2011, 19:26:28
Yeah apparently they've added another runway.

Ever thought of going into stand up comedy Mitch? Don't!

Lance · Jun 16, 2011, 18:16:40

I'm not sure he would be a flying success!

Gary · Jun 16, 2011, 19:55:35

Quote from: Lance on Jun 16, 2011, 18:16:40
I'm not sure he would be a flying success!

pctech · Jun 22, 2011, 10:30:49

Quote from: Gary on Jun 16, 2011, 17:23:07
Ever thought of going into stand up comedy Mitch? Don't!

Just because its an Apple joke

Najarak · Jun 23, 2011, 21:02:37

10.6.8 now available through Software Update

"The 10.6.8 update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:
Enhance the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion
Resolve an issue that may cause Preview to unexpectedly quit
Improve support for IPv6
Improve VPN reliability
Identify and remove known variants of Mac Defender
For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4561.
For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222."

Interesting mention of Mac Defender

Bill · Jun 23, 2011, 21:15:31

Ta

I'm more interested in the IPv6 update, it's a pity the "detailed information" link doesn't work

Just about to press the Restart button...

edit- no problems

Gary · Jun 23, 2011, 21:41:52

All ok here, a prior update addressed the Mac Defender already nby updating the definitions every 24 hours in X-protect. All seems fine here. Not sure if there were any more updates to the new three aerial Airport card in my mac but it seems to grab the wireless faster.

Gary · Jun 23, 2011, 21:57:13

Quote from: pctech on Jun 22, 2011, 10:30:49
Just because its an Apple joke

No, just because I would hate to see you bottled that badly off stage

Bill · Jun 23, 2011, 22:11:04

Quote from: Gary on Jun 23, 2011, 21:41:52but it seems to grab the wireless faster.

Possible- I get the impression that items start up in a different order to before.

Previously, the wallpaper would come up and then almost immediately dim as Shades loaded in, now Shades starts up pretty much last

Maybe something to do with the MacDefender check?

Bill · Jun 23, 2011, 22:17:38

Quote from: Bill on Jun 23, 2011, 21:15:31it's a pity the "detailed information" link doesn't work

It works now, but it doesn't really tell you anything

Gary · Jun 23, 2011, 23:52:54

Quote from: Bill on Jun 23, 2011, 22:11:04
Possible- I get the impression that items start up in a different order to before.

Previously, the wallpaper would come up and then almost immediately dim as Shades loaded in, now Shades starts up pretty much last

Maybe something to do with the MacDefender check?

My iMac has a light sensor next to the webcam that dims and brightens the backlight automatically so I cant hep you on that one Bill

Bill · Jun 24, 2011, 00:00:36

Quote from: Gary on Jun 23, 2011, 23:52:54
My iMac has a light sensor next to the webcam that dims and brightens the backlight automatically so I cant hep you on that one Bill

I've got that on the MacBook, but not the iMac... Shades is handy because it puts a couple of icons on the menu bar that allow me to easily adjust either monitor without diving into sys prefs.

And it was free

Gary · Jun 24, 2011, 07:54:43

Quote from: Bill on Jun 24, 2011, 00:00:36
I've got that on the MacBook, but not the iMac... Shades is handy because it puts a couple of icons on the menu bar that allow me to easily adjust either monitor without diving into sys prefs.

And it was free

I tried shades on my other iMac, it works well but mucks up the colour calibration I found.