by Luis Pedroza | Info@fndtn.com | Twitter.com/thefndtn
Apple has released two fixes in the form of firmware updates, solving issues related to SuperDrives and AirPort wireless cards. Before you go looking for your fix, make sure you have already upgraded to Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later. It is required for said firmware patches’ installation.
Separate EFI [...]
by James Klann | James@fndtn.com
With laptop sales contributing a sizable percentage of Apple’s growth, we thought it might not be a bad idea to pass along some tips on how to increase the time one can run off their battery. We’ll start with the easiest and work our way down to the more complex:
Manually reduce [...]
By Erik Tollefsrud | erik@fndtn.com
Everyone with a portable device, such as a notebook computer, iPod or iPhone, eventually has to deal with a battery that no longer lasts as long as it once did. My personal experience has been that when the battery finally begins to die, our clients are surprised and wonder if [...]
By Aaron Hintgen | aaron@fndtn.com
In January, Apple announced a new 17” MacBook Pro that is now shipping. The unibody aluminum enclosure and glossy screen brings its looks in line with the current MacBook and 15” MacBook Pro.
Beyond the look of the body, the 17” MacBook Pro is the thinnest and lightest 17” notebook computer [...]
By Aaron Hintgen | aaron@fndtn.com
A few weeks ago, Apple announced all-new MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. Both models have similar striking looks and feature new unibody aluminum construction, where parts are machined from single blocks of aluminum. This gives the MacBook family incredible rigidity and low weight.
Both models now have a larger multi-touch [...]