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iPhone 1970 date glitch

hi guys, decided try 1970 date thing on phone see how fix myself , behold simple disconnect battery , it'll working fine when reconnect it. decided in contact apple see reaction , have offered replace phone €291 fee. cogs turned in head , told me if caused software surely cannot press charge on me? think i'm @ legal situations , not 100% sure on have feeling being software issue means technically should replace free or less price. can opinions on this?   you shouldn't that.   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

Firewatch minimum specs

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got 2009 mbp , want play - happy turn down settings. got game?   numerous posts developers on steam indicate not force minimum set of specifications - if not have recommended minimum game still run. may not run not lock out either. opengl game built on unity engine. if have other games have idea how things go (or not go). a.   Forums Special Interests Mac and PC Games 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

iBooks taking up space

my ibooks app using 1,3gb , don't have single book/audiobook/pdf or nothing in there. ideas on how fix this? thanks, fillilutten   if works right, go ibooks, tap on featured repeatedly till screen flashes. should reset cache. check it.   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

Question about Cdock

hi guys, got first mac in october after having windows life. enjoying far except found transparency much. not sure why ive loves much. anyway reduced transparency , dock became opaque. used cdock transparent again think looks better. when installing cdock had use terminal disable system integrity protection.. make me vulnerable viruses or anything? reenabled after cdock , installed.   system integrity protection damage mitigation in case contract malware. not known how effective or be, bar should protect core system when happen. being said, there no reason keep turned off after installing cdock. possible turn of specific parts of protection only, don't know cdock needs. if needs install guess write access system directories.   Forums Macs macOS

iPad Pro Power Adapter

hi guys, bought ipp in brazil came 10 watt charger. researching on internet, realized in other countries ipp came 12 watt charger. basicly, takes 7 hours charge when in standby, , not charge screen turned on , max bright. comproved "battery health" app. should buy alternate 12 watts power supply? how long takes charge ipp and, charge when in use?   was officially bought apple or apple resellers? if so, should've come 12w charger. recommend buying certified charger, i.e. ones apple sells   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 iLif

Given that I use Bootcamp, which machine to choose?

hello, since windows work differently, posting here. have macbook pro 2010 17" me right now. between 2012-2014, used rmbp 15" 2012. in 2014-a week ago, used rmbp 15" 2014. in add 3 machines, used bootcamp , installed windows 7 in bootcamp partitions. used winclone backup windows partition. waiting up-coming new mac laptop might available in march or may. after upgrading ei capitan, performance of mbp 2010 17" became slow. checked. mail not cause slowdown. 1. since have been using mbp, there issues if restore backuped windows partition (using winclone) on macbook or macbook air? 2. if buy surface pro 4 or macbook, able put backuped windows parition of these machines? 3. if upgrade hd of mbp 2010 17" ssd, think have issues given rmbp 2012 , rmbp 2014 have more advanced hardware. guess might have use windows installed on laptop base , manually copy files windows partition of rmbp 2012 , 2014. suggestion appreciated. thanks.

Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT) Certification Query

hello friends, job seeker , gained comptia a+, n+ , ms networking fundamentals , diploma in computing level 7 in nz. want study apple technician problem 0(zero) @ apple , don't know start? have search info acmt in nz there no centre , online there $2799 fee bit me? free material or anything? can please me this? thank   the certification material have ever seen comes taking authorized apple certified training centers course or applecare technician training package offered on apple website. http://www.apple.com/shop/product/ma714z/b/applecare-technician-training $299.00 usd year subscription. need take , pass 2 exams. have been able find during short quest in trying find out info pertaining certification myself.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help

Czech leader calls migrant wave in Europe an 'organised invasion'

it apparently falling eastern europeans bastion of truth defense against islamic invasion of europe, while in west facilitate , promote way can. ironic indeed country shamed @ violent anti-jewish past wish import 1,000,000's of violent anti-jewish zealots. czech president milos zeman called current wave of refugees europe "an organised invasion", adding young men syria , iraq should instead "take arms" against islamic state (is) group. "i profoundly convinced facing organised invasion , not spontaneous movement of refugees," said zeman in christmas message czech republic released saturday. went on compassion "possible" refugees old or sick , children, not young men in view should home fighting against jihadists. "a large majority of illegal migrants young men in health, , single. wonder why these men not taking arms go fight freedom of countries against islamic state," said zeman, elected czec

Disk Utility: how to initialize a failed external 1TB USB 3.0 HDD?

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my iomega 1tb usb 3.0 decided die on me. plugging 2 mac os computers , 1 windows 7 laptop using different cables , different usb ports avail did nothing: platters spin hdd won't mount. controller... knows. didn't have patience , cracked enclosure opened find toshiba hdd. have dock , using that, disk utility sees drive , prompt me initialize when plugging in. have no option in disk utility. iomega tech support says left expectancy of these drives 3-5 years (learn new everyday) , recommended have 3 copies of data @ times, 1 work with, on site , third offsite. guidance helpful. apparently data still on there. how recover it? pictures attached.   just changed title thread can come in more searches , others.   Forums Macs macOS

Phones LG G5

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haven't seen on lg g5 until today. rumor looks promising. moving volume buttons side of device welcomed. home button double fingerprint scanner nice touch. removable battery modular design interesting. http://www.droid-life.com/2016/01/13/lg-g5-modular-design/   jamezr said: ↑ haven't seen on lg g5 until today. rumor looks promising. moving volume buttons side of device welcomed. home button double fingerprint scanner nice touch. removable battery modular design interesting. http://www.droid-life.com/2016/01/13/lg-g5-modular-design/ click expand... i saw well, , looks original approach. @ first when heard going metal, doubted lg ones offering removable batteries. offer removable battery , metal unibody design, that's quite feat.   Forums

From 4S to 5S? Good choice or not?

hi, have iphone 4s 16gb, it's little slow , old, perfect first day have bought. received offer, new iphone 5s 16 gb, near 350 eur, think upgrade respect 4s or better wait , go 6? (the phone free contract, no subscription)   i loved 5s yeah upgrade if price right but... if can afford better going 6 more future proof.   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

Clone Time Machine HDD to allow for two independent TM HDDs?

i have 2 independent tm backups. 1 started off clone of other. did such way time machine thinks same tm backup when plug in either drive, not intended. means if plug in tm drive a, perform backup, dismount , unplug , plug in tm drive b, tm tells me last backup drive time of last backup made tm drive a. i'm pretty confident read somewhere it's possible have tm recognise each tm drive unique tm backup, , therefore report lapsed time since each backup correctly either drive. i'm upgrade tm drive b, entail cloning new usb 3 hdd. how do , have tm recognise unique tm backup , report correct lapsed time in future?   you start new tm volume not clone existing one, no other way have them different after all. clone clone of previous drive show identical. when plug in new drive go tm preferences , add volume backup ask if want use both yes let thing , have 2 different backups point on showin

Need help with Automator

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i want use automator automatically close application(if application open) when click on shut down , proceed shut down.is possible?   you can't run automator action when shutting down mac. can run script inside automator shut down mac. create new automator workflow, , use action "quit application" , select application want quitted. find script action, , insert this: tell application "finder" shut down end tell save application. run application, shut down application, , turn off mac (i haven't tested script, since didn't want shut down mac @ time of writing this, multiple sources recommends )   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad

iMac 5K late 2015, i5 or i7 for normal home use?

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i'm buy late 2015 imac 5k in 10 days, current computer late 2008 macbook usage had been normal home use browsing, watching videos. i'm interested buy in imac time, confused between getting i5 3.3 ghz or i7 4.0 ghz! tell self i5 should enough since i'm going use normal use (browsing, watching videos, i'll never use photo or video editing , etc), , tell myself i7 can great me in order future proof, ordering i7 take ages arrive in country, while i5 readily available. guys, should go i5 or i7? thank in advance best regard   bader said: ↑ i'm buy late 2015 imac 5k in 10 days, current computer late 2008 macbook usage had been normal home use browsing, watching videos. i'm interested buy in imac time, confused between getting i5 3.3 ghz or i7 4.0 ghz! tell self i5 should enough since i'm going use normal use (browsing, watchin

iPad Air 2 with blue blotches/smudges on screen

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hi all, ipad air has couple of blue blotches/smudges on screen. it's visible brightness on max, against black screen. i've noticed it, noticeable sometimes. i's not noticeable indicated in picture... camera seems able pick well. naked eye, looks fin 95% of time i've got few months of apple care left, i'm going take ipad in, know cause this? thanks.   attached files: img_5196.jpg file size: 1.6 mb views: 45 img_5195.jpg file size: 1.8 mb views: 45 Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS &

Icloud constant request for password

does have problem iphone asking icloud login passwords? everytime switch phone off, after logging icloud, asked log in again when next switch on. have tried signing out of icloud, deleting data, rebooting phone re-enabling icould , logging in again after next turn off & on prompted again. driving crazy. doesn't happen on ipad or imac. help!!   i have noticed thread on exists - i'll read   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

iPhone [Free Game] ZenFloat

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zenfloat fun bubble pop arcade game. pop different colored bubbles keep energy bar full , keep monk afloat. different power-ups fun , engaging surprises. keep eye out skull bubbles end game app link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zenfloat/id978302969?mt=8 looking forward having feedback   attached files: 1.png file size: 518.2 kb views: 10 2.png file size: 711 kb views: 13 3.png file size: 592.1 kb views: 13 4.png file size: 799 kb views: 11

Best place to buy 6s online or at B&m

i live in chicago , charged 9.25% tax. i'm looking buy couple of unlocked 6s phones. can save money of retail?   apple pay + discover card = 10% cash   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 Bob Ross on iPad Pro?

which app need draw kind of paintings bob ross does? i'm complete newbie latest bob ross hype got me interested start it. seems have usual set of brushes, i'm thinking if can find similar brushes in app can @ least follow along videos on youtube. ideas?   i feel man. i'm on bob loblaw's law blog hype right in search of app that'll let me bob law blogging phone.   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 Wireless

iPhone Placeboard Beta Test - Remember and share your favorite places

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hi, i'm happy introduce placeboard! quick overview , screenshots, visit: http://placeboardapp.com can use in city remember shops, restaurants , many other places. outdoor activities, remember mountain top or camping spot can organize places tags, check them without internet access, search what's around precisely, or change mind @ anytime advanced undo/redo support. places can shared sms, email, facebook… or collaborative place lists, invite friends contribute. if interested join beta test directly: https://rink.hockeyapp.net/recruit/5a54cc4f74524aafa023aeddc212bd69 follow app news, check twitter or facebook . feedback or questions welcome! cheers, quentin.   hi quentin! congratulations on app. have ask, though: if use foursquare, why should use placeboard?   Forums iPhone, iPad,

set up Brother HL-L2340DX El Capitan 10.11.1

i put here because other poor fool might saved trouble when or browser finds it. tedious brother printer configuration, mac os x 10.11.1. setup software brother fubar . set using lcd display, , tediously entering passphrase , down arrows, scroll (almost) through ascii character set. open curly bracket character (ascii 123 decimal) shows blank on lcd display, fine gotcha! not accept wifi passphrase longer 61 characters. assigned fixed ip (via lcd interface) of xyz.xyz.xyz.xyz (but set dhcp reservation mac address). set iphone side iphone printing, after downloading iphone app. use web based utility manage printer –> point browser @ ip address of printer. oh, wasted hours.   sumleilmus said: ↑ it not accept wifi passphrase longer 61 characters. click expand... instead of wpa maximum of 63 characters?  

iPad Pro 1st Gen Touch ID. Why?

why in world did apple not put faster 2nd gen touch id fingerprint scanner in ipad pro? ridiculous. have gotten love on 6s. cheap move on apple's part. may sound silly, enough reason on principle alone me send back.   because first one's cheaper , easier mass produce   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 Wireless

Kernel Panics causing frequent crashes

i having issues kernel panic. kernel panic crashes mbp without warning. using brand new, fresh install of os x 10.11.1, after secure wipe of hard drive. nothing plugged usbs, , had couple of apps (safari, system preferences) open when last kernel panic occurred. mid 2010 15" mbp original parts, except upgraded 8gb ddr3 ram, installed within weeks of original purchase. here's kernel panic message don't understand: anonymous uuid: 535e8f0b-c11d-0a5a-52a0-f8b28cfe49fd wed nov 11 17:53:32 2015 *** panic report *** panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff7f9f445bad): "gpu panic: [<none>] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : nvrm[0/1:0:0]: read error 0x00000100: cfg 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, bar0 0xd2000000 0xffffff91380a5000 0x0a5480a2, d0, p0/4\n"@/library/caches/com.apple.xbs/sources/applegraphicscontrol/applegraphicscontrol-3.11.33.1/src/applemuxcontrol/kext/gpupanic.cpp:127 backtrace (cpu 0), frame : return address 0xffffff80fe213630 : 0xf

Upgrade 13 vs 15 MBP? Computational biology.

hi! looking update. have used mac since old enough tell parents don't windows. graduate student , start working on computational biology. user of macbooks, current macbook air (1,3 ghz intel core i5 4gb ram). doing regular biology , stuff portable , powerful enough everything. since started biocomputer thing it's running @ full. becoming warm in process , ram not enough. so... considering moving pro. being used portability of air considered 13" one. however. computer. move... lot. among countries , continents. in time periods go couple of months couple of yeas. so... big fancy desktop not nice have , move often. considered 15 inch better. since don't make enough money pay discrete gpu quad core vs dual core , maybe iris pro vs hd6100 of 13 inch (considering go 16gb ram on both, not making mistake again) price different worth it? or should favor portability? or should keep computer , try ssh way through of this? thanks, , sorry long post

my tuner podcasts

for looking podcast app, there 1 right 1.99. 1 thing though makes me reluctant buy doesn't allow background play, radio not   background play not allowed apps except music app.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV Apps 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

USB-C to lightning review

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so picked usb-c lightning cable morning, got amazon, link below. first thing noticed when opened package cable thin, without comparing apple lightning cable seems lot thinner , lower quality, after comparing 2 side side aren't different. apple lightening cable little thicker not much. lightning port looks 1 apple , fits , works correctly. usb-c end looks nothing did in listing. disappointed bigger , thicker pics on amazon looked like. see pictures below. how works.....perfectly. connected macbook , itunes popped up, phone not see unsupported accessory, on generic packaging or on listing did made iphone certified. other way looks else spot on. , thinner cord holds use. update if think of else or if seems not stand test of time. http://www.amazon.com/dp/b00xhx066u/ref=twister_b0135g5ugy?_encoding=utf8&psc=1   attached files: img

Safari shows tab bar on start

on safari 9.0.1 on el capitan, tab bar shows on start, doesn't hiding it. can done?   doesn't help.   Forums Macs macOS macOS 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

Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale?

just around corner!   cyber monday date again? black friday 25th november?   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

Facetime Hanging Up on Connection

hi, i'm experiencing bug on macbook pro (2014) facetime connects call (audio or video) it's hangs within 5 seconds, , no 1 can hear me 5 seconds connect... not that help... don't understand what's going on. facetime works on imac not on laptop. used work until couple of days ago doesn't, , don't recall changing settings. i've checked through apple troubleshooting guides talks making sure facetime activated , making sure date , time correct, none of helped me. if has suggestions they'd appreciated! thanks!   anyone?   Forums Macs macOS OS X Yosemite (10.10) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Profess

iPad Pro [CLOSED] Guess: Specs of iPad Pro?

edit: got wrong. don't let know because it's do. starting off, on apple's website says ipad pro have " nearly double cpu performance of ipad air 2 ". guess cpu 2ghz quad core. second guess battery size. guessing upwards of 8,000mah. i'm gonna leave guys it. let's see gets right.   cdayc said: ↑ starting off, on apple's website says ipad pro have " nearly double cpu performance of ipad air 2 ". guess cpu 2ghz quad core. second guess battery size. guessing upwards of 8,000mah. i'm gonna leave guys it. let's see gets right. click expand... won't quad core @ 2ghz. it'll tri-core advancing on air 2 chip. double performance doesn't mean double specs.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Watch died on me today while updating to 2.0.1. Anyone else?

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i updating watch , got dreaded red exclamation mark. ended going apple store , waiting on walk-in appointment 3+ hours , said can't restore or replace it, have send in repair. it's annoying can't restore operating system in store guess had no choice. else have issues?   attached files: img_0448.jpg file size: 1.7 mb views: 201 thankfully, have not had problem, understand frustration. assuming tried and/or tried "force restart" no success? on charger when failed? ?? watch app on phone tell you? more info please.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch

iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pass FCC, Smart Keyboard Limited to U.S. Layout at Launch

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apple received final approval u.s. federal communications commission on october 15 ipad pro , apple pencil ahead of november launch. fcc regulatory documents show apple filed applications both lte , wi-fi models of upcoming 12.9-inch tablet, noted g4games . ​ there still @ least 2 weeks remaining until ipad pro , apple pencil released, fcc approval typically 1 of final requirements leading new product launch. new magic keyboard , magic mouse 2, example, received fcc approval in august prior release week. on related note, apple added fine print on german website indicates smart keyboard ipad pro available u.s. english layout @ launch, spotted ifun.de . accessory not confused new magic keyboard , available in on dozen languages. ​ ipad pro come in silver, space gray , gold, starting @ $799 32gb wi-fi model. 128gb wi-fi model available $949, , wi-fi + lte 128gb model retail $1,079. apple pencil , smart keyboard retail $99 , $169 respectiv

iPad UI Concept

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what think ipad ui concept ? edited bit: music , video icon shows last played song , video   sorry, inyaface, large, jazzy , kindle fire me   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 Wireless

Moving Over Parallels: How Does Licensing Work?

hi guys, had quick question. know simple move on vm's new comps , not happens in regards the programs have licensing , not. adobe x , quickbooks pretty strict when comes serial keys , i'm trying figure out safe route is. should deactivate on old vm, copy on new comp, re activate? leave activated , move over? happens if both comps running windows @ same time? curious on how licensing works in terms of vm? more if had deactivate paid programs before moving over.   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store 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

MBP crashes hard, frequently, when loading YouTube files on Reddit, and some other places. Need help

2012 mbp, yosemite 10.10.5, firefox 41.0.1 (latest). 15% of time when click on youtube video in reddit, either firefox crashes, or entire computer restarts, 50/50 1 occur. started happening on 10/6, , think coincided updating firefox, perhaps. have reset firefox, removed every plug-in , extension, , deleted prefs.js. repaired permissions on hd. deleted flash computer. removed firefox app applications , re-downloaded it. don't know else do! have no oddball startup items launching. here crash reports. note half won't there, since aren't generated when computer crashes. here links crash reports, if help: https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/bp-8f21e196-7b5c-498d-b56f-638cb2151010 [1] https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/bp-aedf513c-d8cb-4e02-bbc8-41e8a2151009 [2] https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/bp-a877343a-ce4a-4584-b916-6f4ba2151008 [3] https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/bp-7515f5b3-c640-47cc-

Can we stop...

...allowing people make forum threads thread title doesn't make clear thread about. did example there. forum should readable , not kind of weird clickbait competition. suggestion.   moving cursor on thread title reveals several lines of opening post. have found, perusing threads in such manner (often) sufficient in ascertaining whether or not wish participate. if said feature not available, agree point.   Forums Mac Community Site and Forum Feedback 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