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OS X 10.8.3 update brings official Windows 8 Boot Camp support

Lewis Leong

Lewis Leong

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Mac users can look forward to an update today that includes Windows 8 support and Safari improvements.

OS X 10.8.3 brings the usual bug fixes and performance improvements as well as official Boot Camp support for Windows 8. There are some minor updates to Safari as well as the ability to redeem iTunes gift cards by scanning the bar code with your Mac’s webcam.

On the Windows side of the update, Microsoft’s latest operating system is finally supported in Apple’s dual boot feature, Boot Camp. The improvements brings support for 3TB or larger drives as well as support for installing Windows 8.

Safari has been improved for social media starved users. Facebook has been optimized to scroll smoother as well as a slew of other improvements. Here’s the full change log:

  • The ability to redeem iTunes gift cards in the Mac App Store using your Mac’s built-in camera
  • Boot Camp support for installing Windows 8
  • Boot Camp support for Macs with a 3 TB hard drive
  • A fix for an issue that could cause a file URL to quit apps unexpectedly
  • A fix for an issue that may cause Logic Pro to become unresponsive when using certain plug-ins
  • A fix for an issue that may cause audio to stutter on 2011 iMacs
  • A fix for an issue in Contacts that may cause cards to print out of order
  • A fix for an issue that may cause the desktop picture to change after logging out or restarting
  • A fix for an issue in Messages that may cause messages to appear out of order after waking from sleep
  • A fix for an issue that may cause the screen to display incorrectly after waking from sleep
  • Improves compatibility with IMAP servers in the Notes app
  • Allows the Slideshow screen saver to display photos located in a subfolder
  • A fix for an issue in Contacts that may cause addresses to print in the wrong location
  • Reliability improvements when using a Microsoft Exchange account in Mail
  • Xsan reliability improvements
  • A fix for an issue that could cause Active Directory accounts to be locked out after accessing the Security & Privacy pane in System Preferences
  • A fix for an issue that could cause link aggregation to not complete after a restart
  • A fix for an issue that could cause delays when logging into an Active Directory account on high latency networks

Safari 6.0.3 improvements:

  • Improves scrolling on facebook.com
  • Improves scrolling while zoomed in on a webpage
  • Improves performance on webpages with plug-in content
  • A fix for an issue that could cause the inaccurate appearance of an alert that bookmarks can’t be changed
  • A fix for an issue that could cause duplicate bookmarks to appear on an iOS device after editing bookmarks with Safari in OS X
  • A fix for an issue that permitted users to access unfiltered search results when searching from google.com when Parental Controls are enabled
  • A fix for an issue that could prevent Safari from restoring the last position on a webpage a user navigated back to

To get the update, just open up the Mac App Store and head over to the “Update” section to check for updates.

Source: Apple

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