Apple has issued a small update to correct an audio problem caused by the OS X 10.4.10 update released last month. 

After installing the [Mac OS X 10.4.10 update of June 20][2], some users were plagued by "popping" or "crackling" sounds which would come through when some external speakers were connected to Intel-based Macs.

To remove the Rice Krispies effect from your Mac, Apple has [released a new audio patch][2].

Today's patch is listed as "Audio Update 2007-001" and came be retrieved via Software update or [direct from the Apple site][3].

The 660KB download is a recommended update for all Intel Macs, but older PowerPC machines are not affected.

Apple has also re-released the original Mac OS X 10.4.10 update as v1.1 to add the audio patch, so if you've held off based on the audio problems it should be safe to upgrade now.


[1]: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/audioupdate2007001.html "Audio Update 2007-001"
[2]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/06/apple-release-o.html "Apple Releases OS X 10.4.10 Update"
[3]: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305840