Apple has determined that graphics cards in some late 2013 Mac Pros, manufactured between February 8, 2015 and April 11, 2015, may cause distorted video, no video, system instability, freezing, restarts, shut downs, or may prevent system start up.
Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will repair eligible Mac Pro models affected by the video issues free of charge. Customers can book an appointment with the Genius Bar at an Apple Store or visit an Apple Authorized Service Provider to determine if their Mac Pro is eligible for coverage.
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Happiness is a podcasting family⇢
Myke Hurley, writing at iMore:
The fact that we have computers in our pockets now — on our person at all times — means that we are all just a tap away from each other. And since we have hosts who live all over the world, there’s someone online at practically any time of the day or night. That’s powerful, and that’s why I love my Apple devices. They not only help me do my work in a practical sense; they also help me stay connected to the people that are most important in my life.
Remember the Milk gets giant overhaul⇢
Remember the Milk was the first task manager I ever used. Like Gabe, I used Remember the Milk for years. I upgraded to their Pro service way back on July 24, 2008 and have close to 6,000 completed tasks logged there.
The service fell behind, though, and I moved on, but now, it’s back with a huge update. With an all-new look and new apps, the service offers features found in other systems, including start dates, task sharing, subtasks and more. Remember the Milk had things like plain-English parsing and amazing search operators well before anyone else, and these have been updated as well.
John Lasseter looks back on 30 years of Pixar⇢
I’m not sure I can name another company that has brought so much joy to the world. Happy birthday, Pixar.
Apple launches broken iPhone upgrade program⇢
The Apple Store Reuse and Recycle iPhone trade-in program currently allows a customer to bring in an older iPhone model and trade it in for credit toward the purchase of a new iPhone model. The main exception since the launch of the program is that this does not apply toward older iPhones with cracked displays, or broken cameras and buttons. That’s about to change …
Starting this week, the updated program will allow Apple Stores to give credit for iPhone 5s and iPhone 6/6 Plus units with damaged displays, cameras, and buttons within reason. Apple believes that this new program will encourage new iPhone upgrades versus a standard iPhone screen repair.
‘This darkest of narratives’⇢
I’d like to say that the iPad will settle in at an average rate of 12 million units per quarter, but I don’t think it’s going to happen. I suspect iPad sales will be down for at least one more quarter, and then may stabilize as people upgrade to the iPad Air 3.
But I have to admit, that’s my optimism talking. I’ve come to love the iPad and I don’t think Apple will abandon it. In fact, the company now seems committed to improving it at a pitch that was lacking during its first few years of existence. Perhaps this couple of years in the doldrums will end up being the thing that turns the iPad around.
Day One 2 released⇢
Day One 2 is now out as a new, paid upgrade to the excellent Mac and iOS journaling app. The new version supports multiple photos per journal entry, multiple journals and a more powerful filter system.
I’ve been using the betas for a while, and have been impressed. Day One has been a constant on my iPhone’s homescreen for years, and I’m happy to pay again for an app that means so much to me.
512 Pixels stickers now in stock
The new 512 Pixels sticker is a 3" by 3" reminder of 1984’s Macintosh introduction. This is going to be a limited run, so grab one today!
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Kbase Article of the Week: OS X El Capitan: Start up in single-user mode⇢
Another useful article this week:
To troubleshoot your computer’s startup sequence using only UNIX commands, start up in single-user mode. You should do this only if you’re comfortable with UNIX.
Connected #76: Dreaming is Enough⇢
This week on Connected, Federico and I talk about my 20th Anniversary Mac and video Airmail, Federico’s new NAS and the iPad Air 3.
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The 20th Anniversary Mac
The 20th Anniversary Mac is one of the most unique and unusual computers Apple has ever released.
When it went for sale in 1997 with a $7,500 price tag, it didn’t do amazingly well in the market. While only 11,600 were sold, each one was built to be special. The TAM doesn’t share the same startup chime or paint color as other Macs of its age, and the one-off ADB keyboard featured a leather palm rest and removable trackpad. The mouse was too common for users of this machine. Apple could even send someone to set up the entire system for you. Rumor has it that they would do so in a tuxedo.
Shot on iPhone 6s⇢
I was thrilled to see my friend Erin Brooks in this list of photographers. They say the best camera you have is the one with you, and Erin and these other artists really prove it.