If your computer is connected to a local network that’s protected from the Internet by a firewall, you may need to specify proxy servers to access some Internet sites. A proxy server is a computer on a local network that acts as an intermediary between a single computer user and the Internet so that the network can ensure security,...

Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5 delivers improved reliability, security, and compatibility for Java SE 6. Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5 supersedes all previous versions of Java for Mac OS X 10.6....

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10 delivers improved reliability, security, and compatibility for J2SE 5.0 and Java SE 6. Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10 supersedes all previous updates of Java for Mac OS X 10.5....

This document describes the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or...

This document describes the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or...

Learn about version numbers such as "Version 10.6.8", and build numbers such as "Build 10K540", which appear in the About This Mac window and System Profiler....

The Mac OS X v10.6.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac....

This document describes of Mac OS X v10.6.8 and Security Update 2011-004, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are...

Learn which Macs can use the 64-bit kernel in Mac OS X v10.6 and which use it by default....

A port is a location use for passing data in and out of your computer....