Apple released Lion update 10.7.3, then quickly pulled the updater because of reported problems with applications crashing. The combo updater doesn’t seem to exhibit the issue and is still available for download.

The update includes additional language support, addresses issues when using smart cards to log in, resolves issues authenticating with directory services, and addresses compatibility issues with Windows file sharing. It also addresses a WiFi connection issue when waking from sleep. For a complete list of changes see this article.

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Now that Apple requires an Apple ID to purchase OS X 10.7 Lion as well as apps for iOS devices, there’s really no getting away from the process. For business owners with staff members this will get confusing as employees purchase productivity apps and install them on personal devices.

Here’s a procedure that will keep apps with the business, organized and licensed properly.

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The floods in Thailand that have cost so many lives have also hit some of the largest hard drive manufacturers. Western Digital, Seagate and Toshiba have been affected. Hard drive prices are rising from speculation and shortages. Expect high costs for at least the next two quarters. If you need storage, plan ahead and make sure it’s in stock. It might be wise to do a little cleanup to save room. That’s not to say skip your backup routine or put off replacing a dying drive. I can’t emphasize how important it is to have a functioning backup. Consider MacLab’s remote/cloud backup for a drive-less off-site solution.

Statement and update from Western Digital

Apple released OS X 10.7.2 and iCloud. iCloud promises to sync calendars, contacts, bookmarks, photos and more. iCloud requires OS X Lion and/or iOS 5. If your Mac is running 10.6 Snow Leopard or 10.5 Leopard, iCloud won’t work.

As an alternative, Kerio Connect will sync calendars, contacts and provide email at your own domain for any Mac running 10.4 through 10.7. Contact MacLab for details.

Many of our clients with MobileMe (Apple’s previous “cloud”) have been experiencing email trouble over the last week or two. Possibly this is due to the transition to iCloud. You can check the status of Apple’s MobileMe servers here.

Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs passed away at the age of 56. He inspired us and affected our lives profoundly. Steve Jobs practically invented the personal computer, brought us the mouse, Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, digital music and more. Jobs dared to think different and through extraordinary effort and vision brought us the “insanely great.”

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Here are a few of the latest and greatest updates:

OS X Lion 10.7.1 Update has been out for a few weeks. This update is important to apply before attempting a migration from an old computer to a new Mac running Lion. 10.7.2 is expected soon.

Security Update 2011-005 (Snow Leopard) and Security Update 2011-005 (Lion) are security patches for the operating system.

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Apple updated the Mac Mini with a processor boost, a Thunderbolt port, Mac OS 10.7 (Lion), and reduced the price by $100. The mini no longer ships with an internal CD/DVD drive. The optical drive is only available as an external option ($79.)

The 11 inch and 13 inch MacBook Air models have also been updated. They ship with new processors, backlit keyboards, Thunderbolt ports and Mac OS 10.7 (Lion). Apple offers 4GB of RAM as a standard option rather than custom build. This means we can get you a MacBook Air quicker. Continue Reading…