Pretty much everything in the known universe was updated on Wednesday. And assorted firmware updates for your MacBook…those tend to be important, so let’s go through them. On Wednesday, Apple released MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.9 for its mid-2012 MacBook Pro notebook. The update, a 4 megabyte download, resolves an issue which can cause […]
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The mysteries of Thunderbolt, they’re being unraveled. Per CNET, Apple has posted a short FAQ on its new Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter, which outlines some uses and limitations of the adapter, and also hints at potential troubleshooting for both it and other Thunderbolt devices. In the FAQ, Apple makes particular note about the daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt […]
You may have gotten your wish. Per AppleInsider, Apple delivered its long-awaited update of its MacBook Pro notebook on Monday, adding Intel’s latest Ivy Bridge processors, as well as dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 650M graphics on the 15-inch model. The updated MacBook Pro is different from the next-generation MacBook Pro Apple unveiled on Monday, as […]
Thunderbolt came out last year, now it’s time for the nifty peripherals. Per Engadget, Belkin is showing off new upgrades to its Thunderbolt Express Dock even before it’s hit store shelves. The new upgrade brings three USB 3.0 ports, ditching the aging USB 2.0 ports that were shown off in the version at this year’s […]
You can’t knock a good peripheral device. Per AppleInsider, Matrox on Sunday unveiled its new DS1 Thunderbolt docking station, which allows users to add multiple peripherals like an HDMI display, a full-size keyboard and a mouse to a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac or PC and will be available this September for US$249. The DS1 also includes a […]