Apple has released new firmware software for MacBooks that should address the widely reported intermittent shutdown problem affecting many units. Apple MacBook Pro MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 improves the MacBook’s internal monitoring system and addresses issues with unexpected shutdowns. “This update is recommended for all MacBook systems, including those that received warranty repair,” Apple stressed.Users need to have Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later in order to install the update, which must not be interrupted once it is begun.The company has claimed the firmware update will repair the intermittent shutdown problem, which is caused by some heatsinks inaccurately gauging the Mac’s running temperature, moving to shut the Mac down in order to protect it. Apple has been replacing the component in affected Macs up to now.-Jonny Evans, Macworld.co.uk Related Links: Apple MacBook Pro Line Gets Intel Core 2 Duo Chips Apple Notes Occasional MacBook Shutdowns Apple Exec Talks Up MacBookCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content news Salesforce CEO Benioff shakes up executive team with new hires Six months after the company lost its co-CEO and announced it was laying off 10% of its global workforce, Salesforce’s top team is undergoing a major personnel change. By Charlotte Trueman Jun 07, 2023 3 mins Technology Industry Enterprise Applications opinion Cisco debuts bold portfolio of network, security, and observability solutions and previews generative AI capabilities for Webex and Security Cloud Cisco’s innovative technologies help connect the dots of its network- and cloud-based ecosystem. By Pete Bartolik Jun 07, 2023 4 mins Cloud Security brandpost A guide to hybrid cloud deployment for innovation without disruption How do organizations balance their on-premises preferences and requisites with the crucial need to innovate? By Ahmed Helmy, Global Vice President, Avaya Experience Platform Product Management Jun 07, 2023 3 mins Hybrid Cloud brandpost Bringing AI to your organization? Better bring the right database Why Apache Cassandra offers the scalability, reliability, and speed required for building artificial intelligence applications. By Patrick McFadin Jun 07, 2023 7 mins Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe