Mac OS X v10.6.4 Update Now Available

Apple [AAPL] has released the Mac OS X v10.6.4 update that brings a number of fixes to the OS.

Fixes include compatibility with Braille displays, fixes to the trackpad and keyboard, reliability on VPN connections and quite a bit more (Full list included below).

When updating Apple remind you to make a backup of your system just incase something fails mid-update. If you have outstanding updates to install you should install those as prompted.

General fixes and improvements

* improves compatibility with some Braille displays
* resolves an issue that causes the keyboard or trackpad to become unresponsive
* resolves an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications from opening
* addresses issues copying, renaming, or deleting files on SMB file servers
* improves reliability of VPN connections
* resolves a playback issue in DVD Player when using Good Quality deinterlacing
* resolves an issue editing photos with iPhoto or Aperture in full screen view
* resolves an issue with Parental Controls Time Limits for Open Directory or Active Directory users
* resolves a display sleep issue with MacBook Pro (Early 2010) computers
* resolves an issue with MacBook Pro (Early 2010) computers in which the right speaker may sound louder than the left speaker
* includes Safari 5.0; for more information about Safari 5.0, see this webpage
* Security improvements; for information about the security content of this update, please visit this article

Fixes and improvements for Aperture 3
* adds tethered shooting support for additional digital camera models
* addresses IPTC metadata compatibility issues

Fixes and improvements for external devices
* RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras
* resolves an issue with using third-party USB web cameras
* resolves an issue with noise when using some third-party FireWire audio devices
* resolves pairing issues with Apple remotes

More details available at Apple.