Apple, on April 19, 2007, released Security Update 2007-004 , correcting multiple vulnerabilities within Mac OS X 10.4.

However, no update has been released for the unexpected increase in volume for internal speakers. As we, and many others have reported, a recent software update resulted in an unexpected increase in volume for internal speakers, leaving many users frustrated that Apple would foist such a “feature” on unsuspecting users. Not all Apple users enjoy being blown away by their systems nor are they from the generation that believes “loud” is the norm. Apple, Inc.’s Ambient Light Sensor provides a fairly acceptable level of light for bedroom use when the computer is not powered off. Although dissimilar in nature, a bedroom environment (or home office, den, nook, etc) is often quieter than your average family room on Friday nights. Internal speakers should be a convenience, not a hassle to overcome in such environments. There has been no explanation as to why Apple took the direction it did in regards to this issue and I expect anything other than “user feedback” will never be given. A simple preference in the Sound pane would have sufficed. I sincerely hope this won’t continue for much longer; especially into Leopard.