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Macbook Pro Mid 2010 17 Inch

hey guys found great deal on mbp mid 2010 17 inch. picked $300. issue have ram @ 4 gb , i'd upgrade 8 gb. know has own ram preferences, have seen horror stories mbp's in 2010 , whether or not take ram. have advice me? thanks.   roosterfosho said: ↑ hey guys found great deal on mbp mid 2010 17 inch. picked $300. issue have ram @ 4 gb , i'd upgrade 8 gb. know has own ram preferences, have seen horror stories mbp's in 2010 , whether or not take ram. have advice me? thanks. click expand... download scanner crucial.com, run , show how can take , type. did when got 2011 mbp (upgraded 4gb 16gb) , haven't had probs. ram pretty cheap.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro

Inateck products??

ive been looking sleeve ipad pro , possibly rmbp. i've seen inateck stuff on amazon , think don't bad can 1 ipp , looks pocket on front can hold ipad air. use of products? can 1 both main mac devices , match.   ss4luck said: ↑ ive been looking sleeve ipad pro , possibly rmbp. i've seen inateck stuff on amazon , think don't bad can 1 ipp , looks pocket on front can hold ipad air. use of products? can 1 both main mac devices , match. click expand... i ordered inatek sleeve mini, along other brands amazon. although design nice, wasn't impressed protection factor, sent back. understand there personal budgets, wouldn't use 1 ipp. there better options, albeit more expensive.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

El Capitan acting up...slowness, overheating

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hello, updated mid-2010 macbook snow leopard el capitan (at least thought). in addition inserted new 850 evo samsung (500gb) + 8 gb ram. @ first, computer fast..applications loaded fast etc. after 2 weeks, having issues it....one of noticable drop in speed...to point whole system (cursor) seems stalling..also see lot of spining wheels. can still work on it's weird...loading of stupid built-in dictionary can take 2-3 seconds, before instant. on boot-up too,before fast, not takes much longer. feels if still running old 5400rpm hdd. in fact, can point...just now, when letters typing need split second longer appear...again, stalling best description...or feeling if rewinding movie in slow motion. in activity monitor, cpu usage jumps 10% 350%..with kernel_task. see printscreen below. it's unpleasant work with. on top of everything, uppper left-hand corner exteremely hot...and when place fingers next microphne, whole aluminium on "fire"..re

Resolved Resize Internal SSD

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i upgraded original internal 750gb disk drive new sandisk ultra ii 960gb ssd. before installing, cloned original drive new ssd. after install, realized there unallocated amount of free space (209.91gb) unintentional partitioned. i've tried resize drive numerous times via various tutorials , google searches no luck. can help? specs: 2011 macbook pro 17" osx 10.11 el captain happens when try resize via internet recovery mode & disk utility:   positive it's internet recovery , not local recovery mode? if yes, create new partition matching unallocated space. see if works. if does, delete again , see if can resize existing 1 then.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System So

Lost All Songs/Playlists on Itunes

i had virus removed on pc hard drive , noticed on itunes songs/playlists disappeared! have ipod 16gb touch songs/playlists. question can sync itunes library using upload of songs/playlists via ipod touch? don't want lose songs on ipod experimenting sync feature appreciate recommendations experts out there on how songs/playlists restored itunes account. have songs/playlists backed on pc via sync feature. in advance input!   there's program i've used in past purpose called touch copy transfer music ipod nano macbook air. ( https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/ touchcopy /) believe functions both mac , pcs. perhaps work in situation?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes

iCloud Backup iPhone 6S

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i'm having bit of trouble iphone 6s icloud backups. ipad air 2 seems work fine. got message on phone iphone hasn't been backed 7 weeks goto manually , message "the last backup not completed". googled issue , tried read online. first thing did quick reset didn't work. tried waiting out several days in case server issue. tried deleting old backup , trying again. didn't work. tried signing out of icloud , in, didn't work , massive headache. lost icloud photos (they restoring now) , cards in applepay needed reactivated. not recommend doing unless absolutely have too. tried reseting network settings, didn't work , again massive headache. lost wifi , bluetooth information not on iphone every device (including imac) tied appleid. regretting long time. other step can think of restore new. if getting work requires me not using , starting fresh point of in first place? has run this, have suggestions? appr

When I turn off wifi, does it actually turn off?

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i keep wifi on moto x turned off thinking it'll save battery. noticed wi-fi analyzer app still works. because can't turn off wifi? and, if not, why have option?!   attached files: screenshot_20160116-123202.png file size: 115.5 kb views: 154 well, app notice wifi off, , temporarily turn on radios. while wifi off, app doesn't need transmit something, receive it.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Alternatives to iOS and iOS Devices iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Site to compare models and benchmarks?

i've been using maxed out 2009 mbp , need upgrade. i'm considering options - 12" mb, mbp retina, or possibly imac. i'm sure far superior i've been working on, want see how much. can recommend site can compare stats, benchmarks, etc against each other, including older 2009 mbp? i'm leaning towards 12" macbook because of portability, being 1st gen concerns me, whole 1 port/dongle issue, , possibly underpowered- i'll using photoshop, movie editing, , connecting 1080p monitor majority of use. if leaps , bounds on 2009 mbp, might still in running. (plus black option, , miss black macbook) appreciate help. thanks!   http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-comparison-chart/   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice iPhon

iPhone Transferring purchases and restores....

so ios9 apps purchased on idevices no longer transfer , stored in itunes: https://imazing.com/blog/why-did-apple-kill-app-extraction-in-ios-9 thats fine me saves space on computer - happens when restore 1 of devices?? re-download , install of apps during restore, or not restore apps?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 9 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

rMBP owners: Is this issue "normal"?

.   take apple can diagnostic under warrenty did buy apple care chance   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Clean Install El Capitan

hi guys, 2011 mbp sluggish decided on performing clean install of el capitan , searched numerous websites via google on how this. followed instructed on website stated: http://mashable.com/2015/10/01/clean-install-os-x-el-capitan/#z1xpqqntreqy however, expecting have reinstall apps via app store, strangely, after reinstall many if not apps there. has left me feeling have not performed proper clean install. want redo clean install, however, grateful if guys can confirm whether information link complete or whether missing. alternatively, can provide me full details / instructions how perform clean install. appreciated.   that site accurate , "clean install." sure did not miss step (quote below)? apps part of os , reinstalled, other ilife , iworks apps not included. apps seeing makes think did not clean install? after did clean install , rebooted should have run setup wiz

Unwanted folders popping up in Mac Mail

i've become inundated folders in mac mail accounts, 1 gmail , 1 mac mail. each system upgrade more folders. have junk, trash, deleted messages, recovered messages, sent, sent messages , multiples of each. where/why these popping , how can rid of them? deleting folders doesn't work. i'm using os x el capitan 10.11.2   it's difficult diagnose problem without knowing more particular setup. these problems happen imap accounts web hosting companies. gmail stable, apple's icloud mail—so situation odd. try deleting folders web interface of gmail , icloud. open mail app , use mailbox>rebuild function. if fails solve problem, suggest remove accounts mail preferences. quit app. relaunch mail , input account info scratch.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help

New Power Supply, early 2009 MacPro (4,1)

first, i've searched forum related issues , have come empty handed. need new power supply 2009 mac pro. repair should easy. getting part proving hard. i've done of standard diagnostics , have reduced possibilities power supply, after 2 hours of know on wednesday (12/30) in trying system restart. press power button, hear "click" , nothing. rinse , repeat 2 hours while pulling , disconnecting possible power unit. no, not connected usb devices, monitor, hard drives, memory, etc. have replaced br2032 cr2025 (yes know different working , according forum posts work, not long). need know, unit has 32gb of memory, 256gb ssd, 500gb , 1tb drives, original ati 4870 , 3 usb devices attached. 1 connection ups, 1 speaker system , 1 7 port usb 2 hub (keyboard , mouse connect via usb hub). system running os x 10.10.5. if knows in u.s.a. can power supply tower macpro (early 2009) appreciated. thanks,  

Mac pro dilemma

hi, friend has possibility buy mac pro, has 2 variations: mac pro 2008 2x 2,8 ghz quad-core intel xeon 16 gb ram 800 mhz ddr 2 fb-dimm grafika nvidia geforce gt 8800 512 mb or mac pro 2010 2x 2,4 ghz quad-core intel xeon 6 gb ram 1066 mhz ddr 3 ecc grafika nvidia geforce gt 120 512 mb need work premiere or avid software. prefer? help.   get 2010. have 2008 , love it, 2010 i7 , gives additional virtual cores. additionally, has faster system bus , more upgradeable.   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iCloud Photo Library vs Upload to My Photo Stream?

if turn off stream happen? photos still backed icloud , save space on iphone? not want lose anything.   regular photo stream: only stores recent 1000 photos or last 30 days of images, whichever greater does not use icloud storage allotment compatible across devices including iphone, ipad, mac, , pc stores web-optimized versions of photos, may degrade quality does not upload , sync videos you can still sync photos , albums mac or pc via itunes when photo stream enabled icloud photo library: stores all photos , personal video , has no limits long have icloud storage space support it uses icloud storage allotment accessible on iphone, ipad, mac, , online via icloud.com stores full-resolution photos on server , on devices , supports many file formats including jpg, raw, png, gif, tiff, , others uploads , syncs videos photos you can not sync albums , photos mac or pc via itunes whe

USB Camera Adapter vs SD Card Reader for iPhone DSLR workflow

now it's supported in ios 9.2, i'm looking able use iphone loading photos off dslr camera (canon t3i). i'm trying decide whether usb camera adapter or sd card reader better option. usb camera connection adapter i'm looking answer 2 questions: can use existing usb sd card adapter it? tethered shooting possible it? i'm considering maybe on-the-go, connecting camera directly via usb may more convenient popping out sd card. use sd card reader mac, not sure how t3i direct usb connection.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Bootcamp: Boot Configuration Data contains errors.

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how fix this? have bought copy of winclone basic-- , imaged without chkdisk /b, because can't figure out how run utility without working copy of windows... (if there's way rectify small problem please tell me-- might verify before reformatting , repartitioning) file:\efi\microsoft\boot\bcd error code 0xc000000f advice? windows 10 home; imac 5k.   probably bit late boot windows, select bootcamp volume in windows explorer, right click, properties, tools, error check. schedule chkdsk @ next restart.   Forums Macs Windows, Linux & Others on the Mac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iTunes is stuck on top?

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i've searched on menus, can't seem find option disable itunes floating. it's extremely annoying. i've unchecked "keep miniplayer on top of other windows" , "keep movie window on top of other windows", itunes still stuck on top!   attached files: screen shot 2015-12-01 @ 1.34.01 pm.png file size: 2.1 mb views: 28 huh, that's....... strange. quit , reopened itunes? restarted computer?   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professiona

Usb 3 lightning port when exactly?

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people told me in past you'd need saturate usb 2 speeds have use usb 3 lightning port. since newest iphone have crazy read write speeds now, it? on 1000 read , 289 write   zellio said: ↑ people told me in past you'd need saturate usb 2 speeds have use usb 3 lightning port. since newest iphone have crazy read write speeds now, it? on 1000 read , 289 write click expand... fair point considering appears ipad pro has that, usb 3 lightning port....except bundled usb 2 cable make more money selling usb 3 cables in few months time   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Des

User generated playlists in Apple Music

the curated playlists in apple music short, genre specific & average round when compared playlist options available in spotify. why apple not provide functionality search or share user generated playlists in apple music?   they used have imix, i'm not sure why couldn't bring again. edit: apparently working on remember... http://appleinsider.com/articles/15...ks-to-revive-the-mixtape-with-a-digital-twist   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Watch band deals..

http://sellout.woot.com/plus/apple-watch-replacement-bands-stands-1?ref=so_cnt_wp_6 not sure if deals or not posting in case wanted some!   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPad Pro Note taking apps..... what are you using with the Pro?

there quite few note taking apps out there along apple's own notes. onenote, evernote, notability, goodnotes, zoom etc etc using? have tried? why did settle on choice? speaking myself... using onenote, been little glitchy me. using notability , far it. former evernote user, let premium subscription lapse. have read company struggling.   how notability handle notes? i.e. organisational wise? i'm using onenotes haven't done yet still waiting pencil - hoping it'll turn tomorrow!!   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wirele

Access Encrypted HDD - Wireless Network

not having luck finding answers on this, don't know if suck @ searching in forum or if first post it. i've been doing fair amount of google searching little results. not use time machine prefer manually backup files on frequent basis , other macbooks in house have access drive if need be. looking @ getting new router (currently have airport) , moving asus rt-ac68u router couple of usb ports on it. in perfect world, i'd love have media hdd , backup hdd attached router , able access these on network (in case wasn't clear). haven't pulled trigger on new router yet, curious if accessing encrypted hdd on wireless network? did have issues getting setup? thoughts/tips?   why hdd encrypted in first place? can network devices, encrypted hdd going readable device encrypted in first place, otherwise defeat whole point of encryption.   Foru

How well should a GTX 980 Ti work in a Mac Pro 2009?

i upgraded mac pro (8 core, 2.93 ghz) gtx 680 mac edition gtx 980 ti macvidcards. expecting big boost in video power, can't tell difference. tried run tests. novabench 680 got score of 188 , 980 scored 178. cinebench r15 680 scored 48.58 in opengl test, while 980 scored 43.11. play eso , have not noticed big improvement in frame rate. using latest nvidia driver. seems wasted $900. there trick missing or typical?   spainchaud said: ↑ i upgraded mac pro (8 core, 2.93 ghz) gtx 680 mac edition gtx 980 ti macvidcards. expecting big boost in video power, can't tell difference. tried run tests. novabench 680 got score of 188 , 980 scored 178. cinebench r15 680 scored 48.58 in opengl test, while 980 scored 43.11. play eso , have not noticed big improvement in frame rate. using latest nvidia driver. seems wasted $900. there trick missing or typical? click ex

iMac 27" late 2011 SSD (LCD) screen wont turn on

hello, installed owc ssd imac , after following youtube video installation put imac , screen wont start. after couple of seconds fan kick in, checked logic board , 3 of 4 leds appear. pointers ? thank in advance, mo   might not problems mine today (see thread in imacs) way technician worked out screen , not graphics card plug monitor in. if plug external monitor in , comes on, imac screen, either damaged or not plugged in.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Antenna of iPhone 4 vs 4s vs Samsung Galaxy III

i shopping refurbished cdma phone ting. want 1 antenna there 2 huge hills between me , signal tower nearest house. hindsight 20/20, , wish had asked phone models of friends & family got signals out here. know had cdma phones. iphone 4 within price range, , samsung galaxy iii & iphone 4s might be. best antenna worth trying find money for. there other phones afford, have no confidence hold iphone , samsung in regard. have experience me this? thanks!   the galaxy s3 doesn't have signal strength avoid , honest, whilst iphone 4 (in case) better, no iphone has top-notch reception in experience. 6+ , 6s+ best presumably that's due larger bodies. motorola if signal strength priority.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone

Manually Copy Music to iPhone?

hi everyone, before start bugging apple on this, wanted see if else has had problems this. subscribe itunes match , apple music, enrolls me cloud music library. have bunch of tracks on master itunes library not qualify itunes match or cloud music library. these tracks include multi hour long dj sets exceed time length requirements , have many spoken word ripped cds below acceptable bit rate of itunes match , cloud music library. unless missing something, seems apple has disabled me being able copy music iphone once have cloud music library turned on. way have found can copy music iphone disable cloud music library on iphone, disconnect , reconnect phone, can manually copy music iphone, turn on cloud music library, merges libraries. @ point, tracks couldn't copy on before locally stored on phone, won't appear on other devices because aren't eligible stored in cloud. i'm huge fan of apple music , itunes match, there appears few gotchas app

Pairing Apple Keyboard with Apple TV Gen 4

has tried pairing 1 of mac keyboards apple tv. not showing under bluetooth.   apparently bluetooth keyboards aren't supported yet.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iOS 'magically' restricts explicit content even though restrictions are off

since ios 9 keep having issues, restrictions. every single day, @ least twice forced enable restrictions, allow explicit content , turn off again.. wouldn't of problem me if didn't have apple music, @ least on free trial, otherwise cancel subscription in heartbeat. far know: resetting settings or restoring ios not help. have same issue me?   are minor and/or on family sharing?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 9 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

When will i be able to buy a new iphone 6s with ios 9.1 out of the box?

when able buy new iphone 6s ios 9.1 out of box? or there alreay did recently?   just curious, why matter?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

How to draw red horizontal lines in Word 2011

hello, have been given word file table. need add red horizontal lines across table. net, learned 2 ways: 1. press --- , hit return. works horizontal line not cross vertical lines of table. cannot change color black red. 2. use horizontal clip art. can draw line across table has shadow , in black. cannot change features. please let me know how draw red horizontal line across table? thanks.   peterpan123 said: ↑ hello, have been given word file table. need add red horizontal lines across table. net, learned 2 ways: 1. press --- , hit return. works horizontal line not cross vertical lines of table. cannot change color black red. 2. use horizontal clip art. can draw line across table has shadow , in black. cannot change features. please let me know how draw red horizontal line across table? thanks. click expand... perhaps if put word in publishing m

Applescript doesn't understand replace_chars

i attempting figure out way strip out text 'calendar summary' action within automator. (attempting answer old question raised on automator g+ group). workflow grabs weeks calendar events, attempts strip out information summary action leave event names, sends these notification event. figured i'd able use applescript replace text didn't need when run action error: <<script>> doesn't understand "replace_chars" message. may trying pass applescript in format doesn't like, i'm not familiar how works... here's link workflow (can't seem attach zip of it!), know may doing wrong, or can point me in right direction?   you need include code replace_chars handler.   Forums Macs Mac Programming

Why can't you just turn off the Mobile Data warnings?

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i turn off podcasts because otherwise uses **** load of data. every time open app warns me mobile data off, there no way turn off these warnings far can see. it's annoying, it's how icons automatically push top left or how cannot hide icons apps never use cannot uninstall. these little things annoy me, don't why apple still haven't gotten around fixing these issues yet :\   its because aren't "issues" how have intentionally designed system work   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

how to view hidden windows files on mac

hey sorry if posting in wrong section. noob mac world. bought mac el capitan. transferred windows files computer. problem not know how view hidden files transferred. know how can access these files? appreciated, thanks.   open terminal enter: defaults write com.apple.finder appleshowallfiles yes killall finder   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Magic Trackpad 2 and Yosemite – ideas?

well, subject says – got idea how force mt2 work yosemite properly? kinda works in wired mode , in bluetooth – basic functions (no scrolling/gestures, click click etc.). i know apple wants upgrade el capitan use new hardware (monumentally moronic idea imo), out of question considering how crappy el capitan turned out be. more 10.10.6-alpha-with-extra-bugs. magic trackpad 2, on other hand, seems really little piece of hardware. bad apple doesn't want support – don't want return it.   maybe try better driver, " bettertouchtool " have update mt2.   Forums Macs macOS OS X Yosemite (10.10) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple M

iPhone Phone Clean like app for iOS 9?

i'm looking phone clean app cleans memory/storage cache , closes non-essential background apps iphone 6s plus runs in ios , not tethered mac. have looked @ battery status , memory & diskscanner pro, these looks little cagy (pop ads, pushing other software apps on you,) , there mixed reviews in app store questioning reliability/effectiveness. looking insights group might effective. thanks, sheldon   sheldonsmith said: ↑ i'm looking phone clean app cleans memory/storage cache , closes non-essential background apps iphone 6s plus runs in ios , not tethered mac. have looked @ battery status , memory & diskscanner pro, these looks little cagy (pop ads, pushing other software apps on you,) , there mixed reviews in app store questioning reliability/effectiveness. looking insights group might effective. thanks, sheldon click expand...

debating whether to buy or not

i have iphone 6 plus. debating whether buy 6s plus or not, going until heard concerns battery life. can give me little direction here.   there no concerns battery life. if want phone, it. don't let naysayers ruin you.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Need Pram battery

it appears pram battery in 15" powerbook has died. on sourcing replacement appreciated. stats: model name: powerbook g4 15" model identifier: powerbook5,6 processor name: powerpc g4 (1.2) processor speed: 1.67 ghz   what info on old battery?   Forums Macs PowerPC Macs iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Finder Goes to top of folder every time

so if i'm in finder, , go subdirectory of folder, go back, brings me top of folder every time, making super difficult work directory lots of files. else experiencing this? there way fix this?   a work around use "enclosing folder" command instead of back. command-up arrow key equivalent.   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Microsoft Working on Fix for Office Bugs in OS X El Capitan

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since os x el capitan released public last week, microsoft office users have noticed serious bugs when attempting use software. macrumors has received multiple emails people having issues office 2016, , there several threads problem on our forums . word, excel, outlook, , powerpoint crashing many microsoft users have installed office 2016, , office 2011 users noticing problems outlook. ​ microsoft aware of problems software , has been responding customer complaints. in thread on the microsoft forums , microsoft program manager faisal jeelani said company working apple resolve issues, said there no timeline fix. microsoft gave computerworld similar statement: quote "we know users may experiencing issues office 2016 mac running on el capitan," statement read. "we actively investigating matter apple. until there fix, recommend people install latest updates office 2016 mac using microsoft autoupdate.&qu

The ONE thing iPad Pro is missing...

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while ipad pro seems have all... superhuman quad core processor, big 3k screen, 4 beastly speakers, apple pencil, advanced display technology, 4gb of ram, detachable cool keyboard, , incredible thinness , lightness. above features still missing... colorful smart covers. lol sinceriously, loved different colored smart covers, liked added character or individually device. changed covers depending on month or season. guess can ipad mini, have been cool have more colors pro (red, blue, green, orange, purple, pink, navy blue, saddle brown, and/or golden yellow.) happy we'll @ least white cover come on apple! :/ kal.   but colours hardly 'pro'   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS

Use of disk maker

i trying make bootable disk el capitan using diskmaker x5 (i have macpro 2010 ox x 10.5). not succeed. comment 'no valid sudoers sources found, quitting'. after nothing happens. message mean? how can 'valid shudders'?   gerarddezeeuw said: ↑ i trying make bootable disk el capitan using diskmaker x5 (i have macpro 2010 ox x 10.5). not succeed. comment 'no valid sudoers sources found, quitting'. after nothing happens. message mean? how can 'valid shudders'? click expand... this method used comes ars technica , works great. need label usb drive untitled. make sure there copy of el capital in applications folder may have download again because deletes after inital install. "if don't want use diskmaker x, apple has included terminal command can create install disk you. assuming have os x el capitan installer in appl

Restoring iPhone Apps to an iTunes Backup

hi everyone. i've run issues restoring iphone apps to/from phone backup in itunes, thought i'd see if might able help. reference, iphone 5s running ios 9.0.1, , i'm using itunes 12.3.0.44 on macbook pro running yosemite. noticed there number of apps in music/itunes/itunes music/mobile applications no longer have installed on iphone, in interest of freeing little disk space on macbook pro, wanted rebuild app archive scratch. deleted of apps in mobile applications folder, plan use file > devices > transfer purchases [my iphone's name] function re-copy of apps phone itunes archive, thereby leaving me apps i'm using. unfortunately, after deleting of apps mobile applications folder re-connecting phone , using "transfer purchases" function, few items seem transfer (a few songs i've purchased on itunes), , that's it. reason, can't apps on iphone copy itunes archive, , mobile applications folder remains empty

10.11 GM to public release same or diff?

see title   when installer finishes downloading, plan perform diff find out differences. post in el capitan release time? thread: release in app store version 15a284 , gm candidate 15a282a. source: https://developer.apple.com/osx/download/ here's download page: https://itunes.apple.com/app/os-x-yosemite/id1018109117   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Resolved Help Needed - Formatting my LaCie hard drive and it has become stuck in the 'Partitioning' phase.

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i'm new macrumors , forums in general matter bare me. memory on mid 2011 imac getting close limit , i've turned using external hard drives store footage. when came transfer video across morning surprised find lacie rugged 500gb did not establish connection via firewire. restarted imac (the old 'off , on') , met error message read along lines of "the external device connected not supported computer". wouldn't hard drive 100% operational means approaches 4 years old , has been sent lacie once before came in working condition , have used on same mac, , others, since. showing in disk utility tried format (mac os extended (journaled)) hoping solve issue , raced through first half of progress bar has become stuck. has stopped @ 'partitioning' phase (as pictured) , estimated time has incrementally increase ever since starting @ 'less 1 minute' , post on 34 minutes. ideas/solutions? can unplug hard drive mid-format or su

Ipad Mini 4 Bluetooth

hello everyone, acquired new ipad mini 4..however wifi version. questing how can connect ipad samsung galaxy s5, in order use inbuilt gps. whenever try connect 2 stay connected second before disconnecting again. possible somehow, or need jailbreak ipad? kind regards.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Would worn out keys be replaced under warranty?

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my wife has 2014 macbook air still under warranty (has month left). machine in near constant use , spends large part of time on typing, , result few of keys have started wear out can seen in attached pic. apple replace under warranty, or put down misuse? hasn't been misused such, reckon types way more than average user.   peckerhead said: ↑ my wife has 2014 macbook air still under warranty (has month left). machine in near constant use , spends large part of time on typing, , result few of keys have started wear out can seen in attached pic. apple replace under warranty, or put down misuse? hasn't been misused such, reckon types way more than average user. view attachment 587316 click expand... unless there evidence wife types ball-peen hammer, i'd keys worn under normal use should fall under warranty. i'd recommend ma

Instagram Testing Multiple Account Support on iOS

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instagram has begun testing multiple account support on ios, suggesting feature coming instagram ios users in near future. starting today, instagram users began noticing option log more 1 account in instagram app, multi-account support limited small number of users @ time. ​ instagram users have access multiple accounts feature see option add additional accounts in settings menu through new "add account" heading. once second or third account added, switching between them can done couple of taps. multiple accounts logged in, notifications likes , comments have header let know account receiving alert. multi-user support has been highly desired feature on instagram several years. first hint of support came in late 2015, when instagram began testing feature on android. not clear when multiple account support see wider release ios users instagram has not yet made official announcement. article link: instagram testing multiple account supp

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