Newsletter Archives

• New AskWoody support for Apple products

  Posted on September 25, 2019 at 11:10 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  Nathan Parker has assembled, and PKCano has posted, a new AskWoody Knowledge Base article, AKB 2000014: Ongoing List of Apple Operating System Updates. It’ll keep you updated on the latest Apple patches, and our recommendations about installing or waiting on each. Given the recent problems, particularly with iOS13, it’s a must-read for anybody with an Apple product.

  Our approach to Apple is the same as our approach to Microsoft (and Google, too, for that matter): We calls ’em like we sees ’em. Don’t expect any pulled punches or marketing pablum.

  Thanks, folks!

  And while you’re at it, wander through the MacOS for Windows Wonks Forum. Nathan has added many interesting topics to the list.

  Apple AirPods, AKB 2000014, HomePods, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS

• iOS 13.1, tvOS 13, and iPadOS released — plus urgent news for Mac Pro and AVID users

  Posted on September 25, 2019 at 05:43 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  From Nathaniel Parker:

  Apple released iOS 13.1 yesterday for the iPhone and iPod Touch, adding additional features that did not make it in the iOS 13 release. Today also marked the release of the new iPadOS variant of iOS, which also happens to officially be at 13.1. tvOS 13 has also been released today as well.

  Before updating devices today, however, you might want to hold off until Apple releases a fix for third-party keyboards. For those of us who also use a Mac, it is also recommended to wait and upgrade all devices after macOS Catalina is released. AskWoody is launching an Apple Operating Systems Update list (an AskWoody Knowledge Base article) that will be continuously updated, along with guidance on when to install updates and what updates to wait on.

  Urgent news for users of AVID video editing software on the “trashcan” Mac Pro. There is a major issue causing some Mac Pros not to restart after shutting down. For those who use a “trashcan” Mac Pro and AVID, don’t shut down your Mac, and initiate a full-system backup immediately.

  Lastly, the new low-cost 10.2” iPad is shipping Wednesday, with in-store availability coming later this week.

  Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, tvOS