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Download OS X Lion 10.7.3 11d16 Build Combo & Delta Updates (Devs Only)

On November 16, 2011, in Software, by TechAdmin
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If you are a registered OS X developer, you can now download OS X Lion 10.7.3 11d16 DMG from Apple Developer Center. Apple has seeded OS X 10.7.3 Lion build 11d16 over at its developer website. This release brings updates to iCal, Mail, Address Book and iCloud storage.

It’s meant for developers only and Apple recommends that you don’t install it on your primary Mac machine as downgrading back to 10.7.2 won’t be possible. It’s also recommended to backup all your important data to an external device before you upgrade to Lion 10.7.3 as your data may be lost in the process.

Download OS X Lion 10.7.3 11d16 (Combo & Delta Updates)

To download, head to Mac Developer Center and sign in with your Apple ID. Soon as you’re logged in, you’ll get access to OSX Lion 10.7.3 direct download links.

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Download OS X Lion 10.7.1 [Direct Download Links]

On August 17, 2011, in Software, by TechAdmin
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Apple has released Mac OS X 10.7.1 update for Mac users. You can now download OS X Lion 10.7.1 update and install it. This routine update from Apple resolves some minor issues in OS X Lion. However, there are no new features added in this release. According to Apple KB (Knowledge Base):

What’s New in 10.7.1 OS X Lion

  • Address an issue that may cause the system to become unresponsive when playing a video in Safari.
  • Resolve an issue that may cause system audio to stop working when using HDMI or optical audio out.
  • Improve the reliability of Wi-Fi connections.
  • Resolve an issue that prevents transfer of your data, settings, and compatible applications to a new Mac running OS X Lion.
  • Resolve an issue in which an admin user account could be missing after upgrading to OS X Lion.

There are separate updates for Macbook Air & Mac Mini users from other Mac users. The 10.7.1 Lion update for Mac Mini and Macbook Air users resolves the issues specific to these 2 product lines as many of users have been experiencing problems in system boot up while plugged into MegaSafe adapter. There have also been some issues with audio while outputting video to an external source via HDMI or through optical out. Both these issues have been resolved in this update.

To download the update, you can either use Apple Software Update or you can use OS X Lion 10.7.1 direct download links which will allow you to save the update for installation on other machines as well. Here are direct download links:

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Hackintosh OSX 10.7 Lion: Upgrade / Install OS X Lion 10.7 on Hackintosh PC with xMove & MultiBeast

On July 25, 2011, in Hacks, How to, by TechAdmin
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Want to install OS X Lion 10.7 on Hackintosh PC? If you are running Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or above on Hackintosh, you can easily upgrade to OS X 10.7 Lion. Here’s a guide to help you along the process:

Step 0: OS X Lion 10.7 Hackintosh System Requirements

A PC with following hardware & software:

  • OS: Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or above
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (minimum) 64 Bit
  • Disk Space: 12 GB Total (at least). 4 GB of this will be for /Applications.
  • Mac OS X Lion Installer (You can purchase OS X 10.7 Lion from Mac App Store for $29.99).
  • xMove and MultiBeast [Download from here]

Step 1: Setting Up Model Identifier

  1. Your system’s Model Identifier should be defined as Mac Pro 3,1. To confirm this:
  2. In OS X Menu Bar, click on Apple logo > About this Mac
  3. You’ll see System Information on screen. Click on More info button.
  4. You can see the Model Identifier under hardware.
  5. If it’s not ‘Mac Pro 3,1’, you will need to download MultiBeast to change this.

Step 2: Download OS X Lion from Mac App Store

  1. Boot into your current Hackintosh OS X.
  2. Purchase and download OS X Lion from Mac App Store [App Store Link]
  3. Once the setup launches, click continue and install Lion in the same drive where you had installed Snow Leopard.OSX-Lion-Setup
  4. Reboot your PC.

OSX-Lion-Installing

Don’t jump in joy yet, this will just install the files required to install Lion. Now continue with next step:

Step 3: Preparing OS X Lion Installer Partition

  1. Once your PC restarts, open Disk Utility: /Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility
  2. Select the drive where you have Snow Leopard installed from the left sidebar.
  3. Now move to “Partition” tab and click on ‘+’ button to add a new partition.OSX-Lion-Partition
  4. Enter the details of new partition. Name: Installer. Format: Mac OS Extended. Size: 8 GB.
  5. Click Apply. New partition will be created.OSX-Lion-Confirm-Partition
  6. Now click on the partition that you just created and close the Disk Utility.OSX-Lion-Select-Partition

Step 4: Creating OS X Lion Installer with xMove

  1. Download and launch xMove (double click to launch).
  2. In “Select a Destination”, choose Installer partition as destination. DO NOT choose Snow Leopard.xMove
  3. Click Continue and wait for the process to complete

Step 5: Installing OS X Lion Hackintosh

  1. Reboot your PC
  2. At Chimera boot screen, select “Installer”.
  3. OS X Lion installer will launch, follow the process to install Lion on your Hackintosh PC.
  4. Once installation is complete and your system reboots: select the Lion disk at Chimera boot screen to boot into Lion.
  5. Once you’re at Lion Desktop (after competing registration etc.); before you do anything: follow step 6.

Note: You can choose it to install over your Snow Leopard installation or can choose a different partition for it, up to you.

Step 6: Drivers Setup and Post Installation Tasks with MultiBeast

  1. Download and Launch MultiBeast (download link given in Step 0 above).
  2. Choose one of the following 2 options:
    • UserDSDT: For those with custom DSDT
    • EasyBeast: For Core2Due / i3 / i5 or i7 powered PCs.
  4. After you select the appropriate choice: select System Utilities
  5. Reboot your PC.
  6. You can repeat the MultiBeast process to install other drivers for: Sound, Graphics, Ethernet etc..

Enjoy the ‘Most Advanced Desktop OS’ ;) .

Thanks to tonymacx86 for tools, screenshots and the awesome tutorial.

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Apple Back to School 2011 Promotion: iTunes Gift Card Worth $100

On June 16, 2011, in News, by TechAdmin
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Apple has launched the Back to School 2011 Promotion 2011 and its a $100 iTunes Gift Card. The Back to School promotion starts June 16, and will continue till September 20. If you buy a Mac for college during this period, you will get a $100 redeemable iTunes gift card worth $100. That card can be used either on Mac App Store, iBookStore, App Store and iTunes Store.

Apple Back to School 2011 Promotion

Promo details, according to Apple, are:

Buy a qualifying Mac from Apple or a participating Apple Authorized Campus Store from June 16, 2011, through September 20, 2011, and receive a $100 Back to School Card for use on the Mac App Store, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the iBookstore. If the qualifying Mac is returned, your refund may be reduced by the full amount of the Back to School Card. Terms and conditions apply. Not all Apple products qualify for education pricing.

Check Apple Back to School 2011 promotion page for more details.

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Download Mac OS X 10.6.7 [Direct Download Links]

On March 21, 2011, in Software, by TechAdmin
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Apple has released final version of Mac OS X 10.6.7. So, if you’re a Mac user, you can download OS X 10.6.7 right now. The latest version includes numerous bug fixes. You can either get it via Apple Software Update or can download it from direct download links.

Typically, Apple Software Update will notify you that an update is available. If it doesn’t, you can manually check for updates and it will appear in list of available updates.

Alternatively, you can download it directly:

Mac OSX 10.6.7 direct download links

OS X 10.6.7 Update: MacOSXUpd10.6.7.dmg (475 MB)

OS X 10.6.7 Combo: MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg (1.12 GB)

If you install it via software update, it’s much smaller in size.

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Find My Mac Feature to Debut in Mac OSX 10.7 Lion?

On February 26, 2011, in News, by TechAdmin
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Apple is likely to bring Find My Mac feature in Mac OSX 10.7 Lion as revealed in some leaked screenshots. Here are screenshots showing Find My Mac and MobileMe for Mac. Here are the screenshots:

First, MobileMe for Mac

MobileMe for Mac

Find My Mac hints:

Find My Mac

Find-my-Mac-Files

via 9to5Mac

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Download Mac OS X Lion 10.7 Developer Preview

On February 24, 2011, in Software, by TechAdmin
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Mac OS X Lion

In addition to with new Macbook Pros, Apple has released Mac OS X Lion 10.7 developer preview. This release is strictly for developers and you will need to have a developer account to download Mac OS X Lion 10.7. Here is the list of some features as specified in Apple Press Release:

  • a new version of Mail, with an elegant, widescreen layout inspired by the iPad; Conversations, which automatically groups related messages into one easy to read timeline; more powerful search; and support for Microsoft Exchange 2010;
  • AirDrop, a remarkably simple way to copy files wirelessly from one Mac to another with no setup;
  • Versions, which automatically saves successive versions of your document as you create it, and gives you an easy way to browse, edit and even revert to previous versions; 
  • Resume, which conveniently brings your apps back exactly how you left them when you restart your Mac or quit and relaunch an app; 
  • Auto Save, which automatically saves your documents as you work;
  • the all new FileVault, that provides high performance full disk encryption for local and external drives, and the ability to wipe data from your Mac instantaneously; and 
  • Mac OS X Lion Server, which makes setting up a server easier than ever and adds support for managing Mac OS X Lion, iPhone®, iPad and iPod touch® devices.

Head to Apple Developer Center and download Mac OSX Lion if you’ve signed up for Apple Developer program.

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Apple Mac OS X 10.6.7 Build 10J846 Seeded to Developers

On January 25, 2011, in Software, by TechAdmin
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Apple has seeded Mac OS X 10.6.7 build 10J846 to developers. If you have a developer account with Apple Developer Center, you can download OSX 10.6.7 10J846 after logging in.

Mac-OSX-10.6.7-10J846

Apple had released Mac OS X 10.6.7 build 10J842 last week.

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Apple Mac OS X 10.6.7 Build 10J842 Released for Developers

On January 20, 2011, in News, Software, by TechAdmin
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Apple has released Mac OS X 10.6.7 for developers. So, if you have a developer account with Apple, you can download Mac OSX 10.6.7 10J842 Build from Apple Developer Center.

Mac OS X 10.6.7 10J842

If you don’t have a developer account, you can’t download Mac OS X 10.6.7 10J842.

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How to Sync Zune HD on Mac OS X

On January 10, 2011, in How to, by TechAdmin
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Sync Zune HD Mac

Want to sync Zune HD with Mac? Now you can! A slight modification in Windows Phone 7 connector for Mac enables you to have unofficial Zune HD on Mac OS X. Here is a simple guide to help you:

Step 1: Download the WP7 Connector for Mac

Step 2: Open WP7 Connector, then quit it to generate preference files. (Quit in the menu bar icon, too)

Step 3: Open Terminal and run following command:

defaults write com.microsoft.Windows-Phone-7-Connector ZuneEnabled -bool YES

Step 4: Run WP7 Connector again and sync!

via ZuneBoards

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