All you hardcore Apple TV goers can now install an update. Apple TV 2.0.1 update has been released!

I haven’t been able to find any details on the update on the Apple site or elsewhere, so I’m assuming this update is jam-packed full of small, minor tweaks. A few things that have been noticed however… The interface seems to be cleaner and ’spiffed up’ a bit, which is a good thing… Also after updating you should notice the addition of ‘Genres’ under ‘My Movies’ which should prove helpful for most in organizing and finding the movies you are looking for.

To install the Apple TV 2.0.1 update, go to Apple TV Settings > General > Update Software. From there you will see a ’software updating’ message. After a few minutes you should be presented with the choice of updating now or later. If you update now, it will lead to a restart,4 or so Apple logo flashes, a logo with progress bar and then roughly 5 more logo flashes followed by a short Apple TV intro movie. Got that!?

If you have an Apple TV, I highly recommend you keep your device up-to-date. But if you were to miss this update I promise I won’t complain… it’s not a major one… Still though, seriously… update your Apple TV ok?

[via MacDailyNews]

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: Apple TV, Apple TV 2.0.1

This morning I woke up to read all over the place that the latest version of Photoshop Elements version 6 is now shipping for the Mac. Well, I hit up the adobe site and wouldn’t you know it, it says that PE6 is still in ‘pre-order’ mode. The PE6 page notes that it should be shipping by the end of March, but no ‘buy now’ feature is available… only the ‘pre-order’. If you’d like to pre-order a copy, it will set you back a reasonable $89.99. If you’re upgrading from Photoshop Elements 4 for mac, the upgrade is available for $69.99. Not bad.

What’s new in this update?

• Easily create perfect group shots with new Photomerge® Group Shot
• Batch apply one or more adjustments to multiple images simultaneously
• Take advantage of Guided Edit mode for assistance with key steps when editing and making creations
• Count on flexible layout options to create scrapbook pages, CD/DVD labels, and more
• Select objects in your photos more easily than ever with the new Quick Select tool
• Create and fine-tune rich, dramatic black-and-whites with ease
• Get the perfect exposure with new tools for fine-tuning color, brightness, and contrast
• Combine features from different faces for entertaining results
• Experience native performance on Intel® and PowerPC® based Macintosh computers

For those that do not require the ‘full throttle’ experience of Photoshop CS2 or CS3, Elements is a wise choice.

To read and learn more about Photoshop Elements 6 for the Mac, click here.

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: Photoshop Elements 6 Mac

Today Apple released the Time Machine and AirPort Updates v1.0. It’s recommended for all users and includes important compatibility improvements for using Time Machine with Time Capsule… There are also some AirPort driver fixes.

The update requires Mac OS X 10.5.2 client only, and weighs in at a trim 10.4 MB.

To make the updates, use the software update utility from your Apple menu or click here to download download direct from Apple. (You will see the download link in the upper-right hand corner of the screen!)

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: Airport, Software Updates, Time Machine

Today, Apple released iTunes 7.6.1 via the Software Update utility. You can see the details of the iTunes update above.

The iTunes update details:

Rent and download your favorite movies with iTunes on your computer or directly to your living room on Apple TV. Enjoy rented movies in sizes up to 720p HD with surround sound on your Apple TV and sizes up to DVD-quality on your computer. Transfer your rented movies from iTunes to your iPod or iPhone and enjoy them on the go.

Also, purchase and download your favorite TV shows, music, and more directly on your Apple TV. Effortlessly transfer purchases made on Apple TV back to your computer with iTunes.

iTunes 7.6.1 includes several bug fixes and improves compatibility with Apple TV software version 2.0.

…And as you can see in the image above I still have a few other updates to install. A Compressor Update, Keyboard Firmware Update and a small Leopard Graphics Update. Check your software updates by clicking the Apple > Software Update… I’m going to run my updates right now!

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: Compressor Update, iTunes 7.6.1, Keyboard Firmware Update, Leopard Graphics Update, Software Update

If you haven’t installed the latest keyboard firmware upgrade from Apple, you can do so by clicking here. The official line from Apple:

‘This MacBook and MacBook Pro firmware update addresses an issue where the first key press may be ignored if the computer has been sitting idle. It also addresses some other issues’

A small upgrade, but I know this was a nagging problem for some.

On a lighter note, Jacqui Cheng over at ars technica has confirmed some strange but true trivia regarding this update. Seems as though song lyrics and a quote from George Orwell’s ‘1984′ have been embedded in the HIDFirmwareUpdateTool. Strange indeed. Looks to me like the Apple Engineers were simply having some fun here. Read more about this here.

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: Keyboard Firmware Upgrade

One of the more handy updates I found immediately after installation of OS X 10.5.2 was the addition of Time Machine to the menu bar. Simply click on the time machine logo, and you can administer your Time Machine settings, view when your last backup took place, browse other Time Machine disks and more. A very handy little update indeed. Two thumbs up!

If you haven’t installed 10.5.2 yet, simply run ’software update…’ from the Apple menu to get started.

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: 10.5.2, Menu Bar, OS X, Time Machine