The Firmware Restoration CD can restore the firmware of an Intel-based Macintosh computer. Restoring your firmware will reset some of your computer’s preferences to defaults.
You can only use this to restore the firmware after an interrupted or unsuccessful update. If your computer is already in this state, you’ll need to download the software and create [...]
Archive for category iMac
Firmware Restoration CD 1.8, Graphics Firmware Update 1.0, and iMac Late 2009 Windows 7 Drivers
Jan 20
The latest data from market research firm NPD Group shows Apple performing very well in U.S. PC sales for the month of October. The 21.5-inch iMac and 27-inch iMac are in first and third place, respectively, under the desktop category while the low-end 13-inch MacBook Pro took the top spot in notebook sales figures. Apple [...]
AppleInsider reported that a small number of 27-inch Core-i7 iMacs are showing up dead on arrival. In some of the cases, users would hear the boot up chime after the power button has been pressed but nothing would show up on the screen. Worse, a few of the units arrived with a cracked display. There [...]
I’ve posted bits about how the latest 27-inch iMac has been gaining praises from various review sites which includes Macworld which said, “Apple has not only blurred the line between consumer and professional systems, it’s darn near erased it.”
With one writer for The Mac Observer going as fas as issuing an obit for the Mac [...]
The 27-inch quad-core iMacs continue to gain praises. Last week, I posted a review from Electronista where it wassaid:
The 27-inch iMac is already a milestone for Apple through its inclusion of a truly greater-than-HD display, but the addition of Core i5 and Core i7 processors transforms it into a near powerhouse. This is the first [...]
This is a follow-up on my post about the Late-2009 iMacs, particularly the high-end 27-inch systems.
Electronista just published their Core i5 27-inch iMac review and their benchmarks show that the Core i5 iMac is almost 50% faster than the 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo 24-inch iMac with 3GB of RAM and a Radeon HD 2600 XT [...]
Here’s a slew of news about the latest iMacs including instructions on how to upgrade the RAM, availability of the Core i5 and Core i7 27-inch iMacs, and by reviews of the late-2009 iMacs including a sneak peek into the Core i5 version.
The Mac Observer gave the heads up on an Apple knowledge base article [...]
The entry level iMac sports a 21.5-inch glossy LED-backlit display with a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 500GB of storage (7200 rpm). 4GB (two 2GB modules) DDR3 RAM comes as standard, upgradable up to 16GB. It also comes with NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB of shared DDR3 memory.
A second 21.5-inch model has [...]
Hot on the heels of the Mac OS X 10.6.1 update, Apple released security updates for both Leopard and Tiger as well as a graphics card firmware update for the iMac.
Security Update 2009-005 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security [...]
There are times when a family member or a friend asks us to let them use our Macs to check their emails or find something on Google. There’s really nothing to worry about unless you’re currently working on a project of some sort and they accidentally close the application or window you were using. Oops… [...]
My friend commented that I have been gone from blogging for quite a bit now. I have been a bit busy with the teaching stint I have with the new medical transcription school here in Davao.
Why did I start blogging again now after almost a month of inactivity? Because I’m @#&%$!
Apple just upgraded the Mac [...]
It has been more than a week since I got myself a brand new 17″ iMac Core Duo. I could’ve posted my first impressions sooner but I was knocked out by a bout of viral infection. I’m still recuperating but I am well enough to post my thoughts.
Hardware
The iMac really looks sleek and sexy. I’ve [...]
Got an iMac!
Jun 5
Finally bought a brand new Mac. I’ve been anticipating and dreading this moment.
My Powerbook’s power adapter shorted and a piece of insulation burned, exposing the wires underneath. The power adapter itself also smelt burnt. I had to bring my Powerbook to my brother to have it charged everyday.
The iMac is not a need but more [...]
Tired of listening to music and podcasts on your iPod. Maybe bored even with watching short movies on your 5th gen. Kottke.org lists 50 fun things to do with your iPod. Most of the tips or suggestions have a link to a product or software that will let you get more things out of your [...]
