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iPhone what do you think about Apple News? Do you use it daily?

in country not available :-(   it's grown on me. use more how use (or used use) flipboard following topics instead of specific publications, except have subscribed guardian uk don't have leave news app.   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

ATV 4 Podcast app stuck in fast forward??

i thought when podcast app turned on atv 4 happy wrong!! first had syncing problems can live stupidly thought fast forward usual. app stuck in fast forward no matter not go normal speed. have tried stopping app in multitasking mode still same when start up. else have problem?   no, it's not happening atv4 -- maybe it's issue siri remote...?   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

Other

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i wonder "other" is, in itunes, when @ device (ipod touch 6) content. don't have lot of apps, don't text or browse lot, pretty clean, since couple of days, have 5gb of other have on 3000 photos on ipod , it's showing uses 40mb of space! believe "other" not stuff files not interpreted correctly , showed in wrong category... anyway, wanted share weird behavior   attached files: 2016-01-20 12_59_36-.jpg file size: 22.1 kb views: 20 probably cached stuff once deleted show again.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 9 iPhone Mac OS & System Software

rMB Hard Drive with Apple Dock Problem

hi, want post issue have had rmb. when plugg external western digital passport 3 tb hard drive apple official usb-c usb 3, , hard drive works fine. problem when use apple three-in-one dock (hdmi, usb-c , usb) adaptater, , can´t work files has, hard drive ends disconnecting after while, every time try copy or move files. tried apple official three-in-one dock , have had same problem. of have problem too? thanks, , sorry bad english!   going on description of issue, suspect issue might it's drawing power, or hub isn't powered - along lines. when have apple three-in-one dock, problem persist when have mains power in?   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Not

Settings animation bug (9.2 final - 9.3 beta)

hello, i'm marco , i'm here report bug noone have osserved in new releases. bug affects every iphones since 9.2 firmware, no present in 9.1 it's cosmetic bug appear when tap voice in settings, example facebook, flickr battery, phone, messages , on. (not happens in wifi, blueetoth,notifications , first voices of settings) first time tap voice, there not smooth slide new page, principal settings page moves or down little jump. transitions not smooth , can see every time enter first time menu. second time smooth it's enough close setting , open again see bug when tapping voice. don't know if explanation understandable, me huge issue, because never have seen such similar behavior in previous build. strange thing nobody seems report problem !!! please, there way report bug ?   mtx4 said: ↑ hello, i'm marco , i'm here report bug noon

Who is DEFINITELY going to pick up a new Mac mini this year?

here's hoping see nice little sky lake update year! it's hard waiting   definitely? yes, buying one? no.. if apple stick silly soldering memory motherboard , making none upgradable...   Forums Macs Desktops Mac mini 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 5s standby battery usage

hi all, purchased iphone 5s. phone awesome. i'm worried battery life. have turned icloud off, background app refresh off, fewer notifications, email in manual fetch mode , every other possible settings battery life. have switched off wifi , cellular data before going sleep. next day saw 10% battery drain in 10 hours of sleep. standby time increased 10 hours while usage time remained same. normal? sorry english. please me. in advance, regards ajuvignesh   how long ago did buy it? if in last week, i'd give 7 days or set up. stuff happening in background syncing , like, may use more battery during period of time.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iP

UK IPP Supply through EE.

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took opportunity upgrade air ipp through ee. ordered on 4th of dec, far 3 failed promise dates , phone call won't before christmas. disappointed least, ironically managed source pencil within 2 days of ordering expecting hard part! else had order fulfilled through ee yet?   didn't know ee doing it, know o2   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

Is this really how owned music works with AM?

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i don't listen music these days. have 150gb of music in itunes library, younger days. went go load stuff onto phone big road trip through new zealand, , no longer allow me add music in itunes. ok turn on icloud library on imac. allows me download offline play, lot of music (that own legally) not play, , shows greyed out. lot of albums transferred 2 or 3 tracks. insult injury tracks on phones hard drive, unplayable without data. hell. need choose between having apple music, or having easy access own music? if how not huge scandal? model should stream music? no big deal in states travel lot international, , mobile data precious on tour. please tell me there setting i'm not seeing allows me total local control of phones music library. if not going spotify yesterday.   i would these questions answered. opened music app first time in months , has changed worse wtf going on  

Permission issues on 10.11.2

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hi, i'm having issues permissions in above os. far have noticed occurring image files because file type use. randomly select of images in folder , hit "command o" open them in preview , message says cannot open them because not have permission. when check file in "get info" tab, have of relevant permissions should allow me want. when restart mac try , same , opens of image files, no problem. few folders later same message. restart , again can open them... have tried 1 permission fixing solution other day using terminal , seemed work, getting same issue. going on? notice apple have messed around way permissions work in os lately , i'm wondering if meddling has screwed how. never had issue before... ideas?   similar problems time machine! says have no rights leaves me open files..   Forums

iPhone 4s battery issue

so, have old iphone 4s running last ios (10.1?) , battery drain crazy, chrome, facebook app , whatsup, reach low levels after 2 hours, , i'm not heavy user, every , check messages, it's not on time. made tweaks disabling background refreshing, location , stuff that, it's still not helping. i'm thinking buy new battery, before buy one, want know how can make sure if it's software or hardware problem. there anyway can check?   its iphone 4s, thats problem. it's 5 models old. came out multiple years ago. technology @ time wasn't great. battery wasn't great begin with. on time battery life deteriorates. apps use more cpu , ram due complexity , such = kills battery faster. need new iphone, perhaps latest , greatest iphone 6s. answer question, software , hardware. software- being apps in store days, not os. apps use more data , processing power tend today's needs. a

Target folder permissions NOT inheriting with MOVED files

hi, has been exhausting researching , experimenting permission settings have files copied or moved "shared" folder inherit permissions of target parent folder. below environment in research. mac pro [10.10.1 yosemite] shared folder. pc [non mac] mac clients using same workgroup name accessing shared folder. have used chmod acl settings below. permission inheritance works on newly created folders/files or copied [from locally or via networked computer] folders/files. but, inheritance not work on folders/files have been moved same mac or computer on same network. rather, these moved folders/files retain permissions of parent folder moved. chmod -r +a "group:[examplegroup] allow list,add_file,search,add_subdirectory,delete_child,readattr,writeattr,readextat tr,writeextattr,readsecurity,file_inherit,directory_inherit" /path/to/folder there times folders/files moved rather copied various users , want these files inherit permissio

What an amazing device!

just stopped apple store today , bought 128gb ipad pro (silver). bit unlucky when comes screens on macs/iphones/ipads, time got perfect screen. no stuck or dead pixels, no yellow screen issue, no dark corners , no creaking. @ first wondered if big, after few hours got used size - more immersive experience. don't find awkward sit in couch , weight not problem @ all. screen stunning , speakers fantastic (i guess low system sounds bug?) forward start using sketching , doing wireframes web , app projects (i digital art director). happy purchase - amazing device. thumbs 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

TENC Iphone case

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someone have or see case? how ? advice thin case should buy 6s iphone?   auto-heal impressive, phone won't auto-heal. don't suggest can protect phone.   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

LIVE TV Solution

looking live tv solutions without paying cable subscription. find cbs, sky news, bloomberg. others not aware of ?   we have zattoo in europe many channels, on 150 in fact.   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

iPad Pro iPad Pro for teachers?

i need purchase tablet stylus classes. in past, use windows microsoft journal, absolutely hate windows. ipad pro promising alternative, doesn't can deliver needs @ point. workflow: 1. prepare barebone lecture notes powerpoint 2. "print" powerpoint file journal format (.jnt), (kind of printing file .pdf) 3. connect tablet vga projector, open file in journal, , write while lecturing (mostly short phrases, , solving lots of mathematical problems). need of pen functions basic (different color pen, eraser, , highlighter). 4. journal can save writing in .jnt, , file can shared , viewed/edited windows computers. important still want access these files years in future, when no longer have tablet. 5. if needed, convert .jnt file .pdf posting (e.g., mac users couldn't open .jnt) way, 'best' app think of onenote. file structure poor, in handling hundreds of pages of powerpoint slides, multiple files. example, can't have 1 file p

Alien Isolation on Mac

hi, wonder if has experience steam here. tried posting steam community seems 10 on there , silly replies...... have installed alien isolation via steam on late 2015 27" imac there problem. can play once but, when quit, next time try play crashes. way me play again run option: "verify integrity of game cache" runs through "validating steam files" , tells me "1 file failed validate , reacquired". after can play game 1 more time. square 1 again. every time want play have run through whole procedure. has else got running on imac? have several other steam games running no problem. thanks.   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 Applica

Is this the computer for me?

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hi. going buy macbook: 13-inch macbook pro retina display following configuration: • 3.1ghz dual-core intel core i7, turbo boost 3.4ghz • 8gb 1866mhz lpddr3 sdram • 256gb pcie-based flash storage • intel iris graphics 6100 • force touch trackpad • accessory kit • backlit keyboard (english) & user's guide • apple thunderbolt firewire adapter , guy @ store practically insisting 1 128g ram make "perfect computer". if don't 128g 1 make _that_ of difference? can explain pros , cons me? ty   what need computer do? in opinion, 3.1ghz i7 processor waste of money. if want spend $200 on computer, opt 16gb of ram. otherwise, save $200 , spend on more useful.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro

Skyline in the full line up, when?

i know new imac 21" got skyline processor update, when have full mac line skylake proc? particularly interested in macbook, macbook air notebooks.   just correct initial mistake, 21.5 inch imac got broadwell chips because ones better graphics cards (iris pro 6200 in broadwells case) not available skylake chips yet. 27 inch got skylake because worse integrated graphics don't matter when have dedicated graphics cards take slack when needed. answer question when intel release appropriate chips, give idea core m in macbook due release before christmas , ones rmbp's due release 2016. unfortunately don't think air ever updated again think kept legacy product couple of years , replaced macbook, happened when rmbp replaced mbp.   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice

Apple Repair

so long story short, dumb ass didn't put new case on before left work. phone fell outta pocket & screen shattered. it's still functioning holds me on until friday appointment apple. question apple replace metal frame around phone when fix screen ? has 2 knicks in it.   you can purchase screen replacement or phone replacement. 2nd option more $$.   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

iCloud aggressive advertising

i looking @ icloud, checking out service, when found have subscribe service. not in money atm, don't want subscription service, left page, thinking since did not agree anything, search, left in peace. evening closed down night. morning came again! trouble is, wasn't able leave page. keep getting ad on safari. one: http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/mac.html . annoying , blocks ability use safari search with. @ rate going switch search engine. have never seen such aggressive , persistent advertising! comes if open fresh window. tried removing ad, comes page of detailed instructions. have never seen such aggressive , intrusive advertising!   i'm wondering if have adware or may have installed. don't ads or @ page , browser not go there when reopen. try quitting safari hold shift key when restart prevent going page. might ant run scan adware app malwarebytes.  

Help... new to mac and struggling

hi, i've bought first imac , i'm struggling things in windows. in safari/google chrome can right click , open new tab or new window, how do on mac? (sorry have more questions go)   how access dropbox, on pc can access through pc folder , have favourite folder   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

iPod touch My Cydia icon disappeared for some reason

is there way can use cydia delete unwanted things? have couple of gb used mods can't delete. i'm using ipod touch 4th gen, running ios 6.1.1   gman99830 said: ↑ is there way can use cydia delete unwanted things? have couple of gb used mods can't delete. i'm using ipod touch 4th gen, running ios 6.1.1 click expand... what mean deleting mods? use cydia uninstall tweaks, if meany mods if cydia icon disappeared, see if can access cydia opening safari , typing in "cydia://"   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Jailbreaks and iOS Hacks iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork

iPhone 6S Plus have "no service" signal?

since upgraded iphone 6 plus 6s plus, have seen "no service" message on places have signal. these places frequent past few years (home, work, restaurant, etc.) in different cities, doubt t-mobile (my carrier) have issues transmitter in 8 different cities @ same time. hence, experience issue? "no service" appears @ random , either have reboot phone or turn on/off airplane mode.   interesting.. don't "no service", 4g signal in places used one-two bar lte signal on 6s+   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 W

Slow wifi speeds on 6+

so having internet issues modem, , none of devices on 30mbps. fixed , around 90 now. when go speed test still on 6+, still @ 30mbps. tried far reseting network settings, restoring new phone, , doing hard reset. if 1 else have ideas great.   if you restored backup after restoring new did ever "forget network" wifi connection in question?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone 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

Has anyone else got a ton of apps missing from iTunes?

six or 7 of apps have disappeared itunes account since ios9. glitch or cheerio apps?   have tried transferring purchases , syncing apps phone itunes? should in purchased history on phone searchable list - think there may have been mention of apple possibly hiding apps v. old , incompatible?   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

Decisions, Decisions, Upgrades for a G4 Digital Audio

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10 years ago when new forums here on macrumors, built g4 tower using spare parts various sources on internet in order further transition way away windows pcs being used @ home. dual 533 digital audio, housed in quicksilver case. somehow ended shopping parts when being liquidated apple spare parts vendors, , scored brand new case, logic board, , power supply had started heavily use machine again, putting work transcoding video files down smaller versions used on various ios , ipod devices in little collection. after unplugging computer move new location, faced g4 not power up. aware of button on logic board reset power management, other tricks boot (i had when built system), however, believe issue power supply, due other issues have been having recently, need source out replacement. so question! curious others on here doing machines of era keep them kicking, , curious best upgrades regards upgrading internals? have considered upgrading processor 1 q

Is it necessary to get a screen protector for the 6?

as per title. got second hand 1 came without protector.   no. screens hold well. make effort go easy on phone , don't throw in pockets or bags keys etc , fine. refuse use screen protector.   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

How to install OS X on an iMac?

the title might sound stupid looking for. hate admit messed when wanted install windows on imac (bad decision) , ended deleting whole os x partition. how ? don't have discs , can use windows 10 have on hands. have somehow download new el capitan os , put in usb or exactly. please me.   raudbul said: ↑ the title might sound stupid looking for. hate admit messed when wanted install windows on imac (bad decision) , ended deleting whole os x partition. how ? don't have discs , can use windows 10 have on hands. have somehow download new el capitan os , put in usb or exactly. please me. click expand... i think you'll have go apple store , have them totally refresh drive os x, wrong. far know, can access os x installer via apple app store; it's not available download other way.   Forums

Men with the Rose Gold iPhone

now guys got hands on , see in person, plan keep or swap out color?   anthonybkny said: ↑ now guys got hands on , see in person, plan keep or swap out color? click expand... funny thing had second thoughts when ordered mine... ordered 2 silver 1 rose gold (i have tmo account , att account)... figured i'd not rose gold , return , use both silvers. have love it, , want return 2 of silvers i'll have second rose gold 6s! love rose gold 6s!   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

Any recent iPhone 6s buyers debating about getting the Nexus P

any recent iphone 6s buyers considering returning iphone nexus p? thoughts?   i'm not returning 6s interested in getting 6p can try out project fi   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

Battery on iPhone 6 Terrible since iOS 9

am one? i've done reset settings trick no dice. done full restore , see battery life improve? i'm lasting half day now...used last day. can reach if used low power mode, of course, not preferable.   battery crap. wifi , lte speeds excruciatingly slow. kill me.   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

iOS 9 and changing video res iphone 6s?? Slow mo FPS change?

i see these options lacking completely. @ least on 6 change 240 fps 120fps in lower light situations. also, don't see options @ in ios9 change video res or fps period...what missing?   bonesquat said: ↑ i see these options lacking completely. @ least on 6 change 240 fps 120fps in lower light situations. also, don't see options @ in ios9 change video res or fps period...what missing? thanks click expand... settings > photos & camera you'll find you're looking there.   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

iPhone 5 stay on iOS 9 or downgrade to 8.x

im giving iphone 5 family member once new iphone today should restore ios 9 or give them phone ios 8 , tell them never upgrade ?   depends if hate them or not? hate = give them ios9 = give them ios8   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

DC Area UPS

anybody in dc area receive "arrival scan" yet?   baltimore area , no update since leaving louisville @ 359pm   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

Picture metadata in photos app?

is there way view metadata on pictures have in apple photos app?   there atleast basic metadata place took photo , time displayed on top of picture.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS 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

Germany: over 91,000 asylum-seekers arrived in January

poor germans [merkel excluded] hoping winter bring little respite tidal wave of human misery heading way, not be. 91k in jan alone, can assume numbers swell further onset of spring, , reports of 100,000s fleeing latest government/rebel offensives in syria. still coming in droves, spurred on merkels cackling love calls, , desperately afraid dumb infidels come senses , start defending borders. 1 thing certain, unsustainable. population of syria [and other destitute, violent muslim nations] cannot allowed bash down europe's borders, squat , demand handouts life them , entire extended families. concrete must done dissuade these people wanting roost in europe. or better yet, take away option together. solution simple, lacking , principled leaders implement common sense defensive/social policies . ----------------------------------- more 91,000 asylum seekers arrived in germany last month, government said thursday, underlining pressure country faces di

what stock photo sites are you using?

my company has subscription istockphoto right now, ending @ end of month. i'm positive when call , inquire renewing, price per month have gone up. started using istock when $1, $3, $5 per image (i think that's right), , costs 10x that. so, site(s) using? there less expensive site out there has great collection of images company should using instead?   i pixabay. i'm not sure if on terms of use companies, photos creative commons zero, should work.   Forums Special Interests Design and Graphics 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, 2009 Mac Pro nVidia 750ti

have 2009 mac pro, ssd in pci card slot, nvidia 750ti maxwell card -- , restarting kernel panics. crash logs seem nvidia drivers. else having sudden restarts?   sounds didn't install or enable nvidia webdrivers...   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

So which one is junk - iOS or iTunes?

i swear god fight itunes every time plug in ios device. it's been way years. it's different problem. when plug in old ipod classic, have zero, , mean 0 problems. syncs want, , quickly. every time. when plug in ios device - ios device - having exact same issue both iphone 6 , ipad air 2 - either itunes or ios becomes absolute biggest piece of ****ing ****. both devices on 9.2. bought 1 song itunes store on computer. added existing playlist in itunes, had 13 songs on it. new song, has 14 songs. existing 13 song playlist on both iphone , ipad. plug in iphone, wait pop in itunes, , delete existing 13 song playlist iphone via itunes. copy new 14 song playlist itunes iphone. according itunes, successful. song copies phone, , plays, not in playlist. itunes (mistakenly) shows 14 song playlist on iphone. however, on iphone, new playlist copied somehow still has 13 songs - new song isn't in playlist copied phone, though song on phone.

Square Trade or Apple Care

i getting i7 imac 5k next week , wanted know if should purchase apple care or square trade it. student can apple care @ discounted rate, square trade can give me year. thoughts?   i have used both , both excellent. apple care apple devices because have apple store close by. can make appointment , drop off. square trade have mail in although supposedly reimburse repair made @ apple store. have never tried it. under apple care, have had iphone repair took hour. , laptop repair took 4 days. under square trade, have had acer laptop repaired took 4 days. had mail repair depot. preference use apple care apple devices , square trade other stuff. if go square trade sure discount coupon. have them time.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac

Very confused about Messages

hi guys, confused messages app. have iphone 6s , os 9.2.1 , have no third party apps installed , never have installed any. under settings > messages "imessage" turned on , "send sms" turned off - don't recall having ever changed setting. i'm wondering if means if other person doesn't have iphone still message? appreciated.   bingefeller said: ↑ hi guys, confused messages app. have iphone 6s , os 9.2.1 , have no third party apps installed , never have installed any. under settings > messages "imessage" turned on , "send sms" turned off - don't recall having ever changed setting. i'm wondering if means if other person doesn't have iphone still message? appreciated. click expand... send sms turned off default. turn on. other iphone users may not have data connection iphone

unrecognised users on apple macbook

i have tried change read/write permissions on file on apple macbook add user, , found 3 user names not recognise: _avipm _avqmd _avuxupdate not appear under users , groups in system preferences. , problem? if problem, how rid of them? thanks.   i'm assuming you've got avira antivirus? creates accounts named these. can background tasks without needing elevate or ask user passwords. if don't have avira or never installed ... that's problem. quote , we'll delete accounts.   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

How likely will Apple release new powerful laptop in two months?

hello, heard intel released new powerful cpu laptops yesterday. how expect new powerful laptop apple? not sure if should hold out purchase of rmbp 15" 2015.   got link?   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice 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

Mac Pro 2009 won't boot - strange diag leds behaviour

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hi! reading post. have problem mac pro 2009 (4.1) , need help! the symptoms: mp won't boot. when press power button, turns on, fans running (not psu fan though), can hear activity in hd , optical drive no chime , no video (screen stays black). keyboard not responding, can't open optical drive. led on power button starts blinking. what tried: tried remove gpu, hds, optical drive, rams. tried reseating rams, shuffling rams, new ram,... tried gpu, resetting smc,... no changes. diag leds: when press diag led button on backplane, have amber 5v led on. when press power button, there brief red light on cpu board, that's all. no other light after that, neither cpus nor rams, led on power button goes white. on plane leds, there green led on amber 5v stays solid green. close diag button, efi led goes green, gpu led goes green, gpu led starts blinking (green), @ same time top led (sys pg ?) goes solid green, after gpu led has had few blinks,

iPad Pro vs MacBook

i'm on fence 1 purchase. want mobile, , ipad pro sticks out because has cellular capability. however, i'm weary of ios , not full os. use business have word processing , spreadsheets do. opinions of owners of either/or?   just keep simple; if ios not have power need, buy macbook. maybe add wireless adapter or use iphone data.   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice 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

Apple WatchOS Beta install

was wondering if theres way download beta software apple watch without developer id, had on watch @ 1 point uninstalled , can't find site downloaded profile   is not part of public beta?   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch 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

Help: Macbook Pro 13 inch 2012: some buttons don't work

my friend spilled little bit of wine on left top corner of keyboard of macbook pro 13 inch 2012. right keys 'esc', 'tab, 'caps lock', , ('alt' on bottom left) don't work anymore. weird because key under 'esc' , 'shift' key on left work fine... can fix or hardware inside keyboard?   jbridges1993 said: ↑ is can fix or hardware inside keyboard? click expand... it's hardware. need new keyboard, possibly more.   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

External drives won't eject

external hard drives (wds) won't eject since upgrade el capitan (10.11.2). happens on imac , laptops. pop says other programs may using hard drive not case. need restart, external still mounted; able eject. bit of pain.   i have issues drives not ejecting. couple of reasons, not related yours, are: 1) watch video in quicktime player, close video. quicktime player shows not being active in dock. drive won't eject. "open" quicktime player , quit. can eject. 2) use terminal view/work on disk. go home directory. drive won't eject. have close tab or window in terminal have drive eject. not problem before yosemite. may have programs running (anti-malware, whatever) in background use disk don't release or osx doesn't recognize being released. drives guid hfs+ (maybe there's issue non hfs+ drives in el capitan). have software came drives use? there have

rMBP 13" 2015 CPU temps

i got 13" rmbp 2015 yesterday, , loving far! thing has me concerned when installed istat , intel power gadget noticed under full cpu load cpu temp reach on 100c before fan ramping max of 3000 rpm. normal? seems mbp has fan curve set max core temp of 100c, mbp's? know tj max 105c these chips, seems high. have tried smc reset.   3000rpm? idle fan speed? in 15" rpm range 2000-6200rpm.   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

Vandalized MacBook Pro 2012

i'll omit drama , issue @ hand on this- 2012 mbp intentionally dropped 3 feet , hit tile floor cover lid bearing brunt. expected, glass on screen cracked badly , need replaced (1680x1050 glossy- ideas of cost?) have run disk test , comes fine, when run aht locks cold during memory test phase @ start. seems run when boot desktop, have used machine sparingly. possibly 1 of memory sticks jarred loose? surprisingly, see no dents or scratches (well, there no new ones) concerned ideas should check see needs replacing , repairing. suggestions have experienced fallen mbp appreciated. and... happy 2016 all!   try , reseat ram, it's not overly difficult on machines. if problem persists i'd @ least diagnosis apple , go there.   Forums Macs Notebooks

Best Buy Sales Event Includes $300 Off Retina MacBook, $125 Off iPad Air 2, and More

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best buy today introduced new deal apple-centric " holiday event ," giving customers chance $300 off of entry-level retina macbook , along free two-day shipping last minute holiday shoppers. ​ priced @ $1,299, deal reduces new gold , silver , , space gray macbook $999, rivaling of entry model 13-inch macbook air . college students have opportunity macbook low $949, $50 student discount offered when ordering either macbook or imac. $1,599 version of 12-inch macbook, increased flash storage, isn't available in best buy's current sale. apple holiday event began earlier in december @ best buy, , of deals still running in lead-up christmas. when activating on two-year contract, retailer offering 16gb versions of iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus $1 , $99.99, respectively. ipad air 2 has been cut $125 both cellular , wi-fi options. similar deal running ipad mini 4 , has been reduced $100 on each of versions. apple watch still available

'Steve Jobs' Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD in February

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​ universal pictures has announced digital hd , blu-ray release dates underperforming steve jobs film, set launch digitally on february 2 , in retail locations 2 weeks later on february 16 of next year. studio noted of blu-ray special features include: quote -inside jobs: making of steve jobs -feature commentary director danny boyle -feature commentary writer aaron sorkin , editor elliot graham click expand... home release of film coincides 88th annual academy awards ceremony, set kick off sunday, february 28. given universal's original oscar push michael fassbender , kate winslet in lead roles, makes sense studio try , film in front of more people after pulling over 2,000 of screening locations around united states due poor box office performance . article link: 'steve jobs' available on blu-ray, dvd, , digital hd in february   l