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PS4 Purchase ?

ok, thinking of diving in , buying ps4 suggestions in uk deal on console ? thanks.   postabargain kind of thing http://www.postabargain.co.uk/ got mine argos through them.   Forums Special Interests Console 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

Classic Buckle design issue.

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just observed when worn classic buckle not sit flush watch body. checked out few unboxing videos / try on videos , appear same. else same? take characteristic rather fault.   does sit flush when not worn?   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

WhatsApp Issue

long story short, dropped phone in water , borrowing iphone friend. whatsapp chats weren't set , last 6 months ago. i'm having issue it's showing 'connecting' status , when trying manual backup, shows 'please wait' i've left hour isn't going anywhere. i've got many important conversations , pictures on there , don't wish lose them. i've considered deleting app , re downloading surely lose everything? fyi, other apps using internet , working fine. can help?   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

iCloud Photo Library

new user, hope correct forum since installing os x 10.10.3 time ago, decided it’s time try new icloud photos library. however, when open photos, preferences , choose icloud photos library, tells me mac has 58gb of photos & video , therefore need 200gb of storage. have 2900 photos & around 30 small video clips. find hard believe since friend requires 20gb of storage , has 18000 photos! using finder, have looked @ username/photos folder. in addition large number of .jpg files, shows 58gb iphoto folder , 52gb photos library.photoslibrary folder. appreciate if explain why have such huge folders in photos & iphotos library. jrwolfe@comcast.net   i assume bulk of 58gb videos, eat space fast   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store

Resolved programaticly grab UIView

hi all, i'm wondering if there quick , simple solution following. know can loop through subviews etc. that's 1. issn't possible select subview based on it's tag ? want re-size subview based on tag. possible? like.. dictionary ?   you might want revisit this previous thread of yours. shows way.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Programming 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

Files stuck in "waiting" status and not uploading to iCloud Drive

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i decided migrate dropbox icloud drive (not sure idea anymore) , copied files 1 other on mac. number of files uploaded properly, many of them see on hold "waiting" status below filename: noticed these not uploaded files if rename them, start uploading. have left computer on over 12 hours , don't think there movement. have decent enough broadband - 12mpbs upload speed - , yesterday uploaded 4gb file icloud drive in hour; , pending small files altogether size. know how can trigger sync in better way renaming each file individually? note: have enough storage on icloud store these files.   anyone? wanted move icloud drive still haven't sorted issue. looks i'll staying dropbox ...   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple P

Thanks!

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just wanted say, it's been 1 year date since joined mr. i've had numerous issues resolved, , it's been fun through forums , keep date apple news. wanted thank whos helped me ( or made me laugh), , admins/moderators making experience lot better, , working hard. sure there have been few unkind/annoying people, doesn't matter. amazing year!!   glad you've had experiences! we'll count on there being more.   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

Photos app and Android

guys, i've "updated" photos , have seen no end of problems! want import photos android (which have done without trouble). first problem few photos show thumbnails. second problem photos have imported show being new. if import i'll have duplicates. when select photos want import (i count how many new ones have on phone , count on photos app) , click import nothing happens. says importing, several hours later 5 photos need importing still in import process. decide stop importing. doesn't work. photos app hangs. choose quit photos. won't allow me so. tells me it's closing library. force quit not available! choose shut down mac. no can photos still running - , can't force quit either! have hold power button down shut down. happens every single time! oh apple, have been doing these last few years!   guys, quick question pl

HDD goes read only randomly

hello, ever since upgrading yosemite on mbp when came out, have had ungodly annoying glitch. @ random points, hard drive becomes read only. applications work fine, others not. google chrome give me aw snap error on every page, , unable delete or move files. if try downloading file safari, says don't have enough disk space, though have 1tb hard drive, , i'm barely using 25gb(i'm on fresh install atm). have reinstalled more times can count, , because of software requirements(im music producer), need keep os updated. have tried repairing disk permissions, , repairing disk through disk utility, hdd have relatively new, replaced after failure last year, wouldn't have since mavericks works fine. on issue appreciated. thanks! zbest56   zbest56 said: ↑ hello, ever since upgrading yosemite on mbp when came out, have had ungodly annoying glitch. @

No charge

i not charged 1 dollar on card,, should worry? seems other people have been. if order still seems fine though 2/24   no mine wasn't charged either, noticed available credit has amount subtracted 2 apple watches (i got 1 apple pay, , 1 cc on site).   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

i need your opinion...sell as used..?

greetings macrumors. here issue. friend had wine spilled on 15 inch retina macbook pro. have not seen laptop according 4 people, main board corroded , isnt able saved. here whats bothering me. wants sell unit parts. claiming battery should ok, should hard drive , screen. hasnt tested these parts assumption. screen dont see why should, idk if hard drive removable on these units , since right on motherboard might corroded well. battery have taken damage right? wants $600 lot. think hard drive may or may not removable (help me out here or not) , may or may not corroded untested battery , screen way on priced. morning offered $450 , said low. think guys? me out. because pet peeve seeing others being ripped off apple name. shops sell powerpc macs hundreds.   what trying do? trying buy her?   Forums

S/MIME signed emails

i installed personal email certificate on both mac mail , iphone 6. knowing bit different on ios 8 took few steps installed on iphone , trusted. question when sending signed (not encrypted) mac or iphone recipient using ios not show signed blue check mark in header. understanding trusted certificate recognized on receiving end. maybe can explain this. recipient have have own certificate installed? on mac mail message that's signed shows security: emailaddress check mark.   outlook supports s/mime , show red ribbon. many other clients junky clients gmail, have signing attachment, think pk6 file.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTu

How Do You Decide If You Need a Mac Pro?

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don't shoot if sounds newbie question. have had 3 macs on past ten years. had 15" macbook pro (2008 model), 11" macbook air (2013 model), , retina macbook pro (2013 model 16 gb ram, 512 gb ssd, intel i7). have had handful of pc laptops, aren't worth mentioning except tank of asus bought $500 , reason keeps going strong. other ones lasted 4 or 5 months , went straight down drain. i'm mac person, , want powerful home work station. work in international development , lot of video , photo editing, creative design, , multitasking. know don't "need" super powerful machine. working on retina macbook pro isn't practical working big immersive screen lot of power behind it. game on - call of duty, kind of thing. questions is: imac or mac pro? love 5k retina imac have heard lot overheating problems. never know going have use thing. work in ghana, ethiopia, south sudan, based in portland, or. heat major factor - has be

How to remove this annoying ad in Safari?

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opens on every single webpage open, don't know got want keep "block popups" option unblocked, because need work. ideas ?   attached files: 1.jpg file size: 165.3 kb views: 69 adblocks extension , block 1 ad.   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

Security from theft.

apologies if posted elsewhere, known measures in place on watch things security/theft? it's not passcode locked etc, if stolen control have know? cheers.   when first put on required unlock it, using either passcode or iphone. stay unlocked until senses has been removed skin. when locked, there options wipe after many incorrect attempts @ unlocking. there's no find watch functionality since must connected phone internet , gps.   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

"Messages" (v8.0) on iMac sometimes takes MINUTES to send SMS?

i've noticed send sms friend, on imac (10.10.2) on messages (v8.0 4733), , "progress bar" @ top 90% complete, hang there 3-4 minutes, before being "sent." after first message gets sent , i'm given "sent" sound, next messages type / send sent instantaneously. so, holding first message , how can prevent it? thinking it's wi-fi or modem problem, i'm doing on various webpages @ same time i'm doing messages, that's not issue.   i noticed few days ago apple's messages near top of list on downdetector's web site (not thing). having same issues yesterday you're citing, using messages on mac connect business partner in seattle (i'm in portland) , brother (in sitka, flying portland tomorrow). of messages sent text messages, , few not shown received received on other end - found out when picked phone call each party. kicker me r

Decisions, decisions... your opinion please?

i need 2 laptops... 1 database development while tethered external display , 1 travel (size, weight, , battery life matter here). 1 other thing keep in mind take both when travel. more powerful might needed in hotel @ night. i'm thinking following might best combination. powerful 1 easy... rmbp 13 or 15 2nd 1 not easy. has run couple of important applications: vmware (for windows use) filemaker xojo (database development tool) recent introduction of mb 12" sort of clouds issue. before thinking mba 13" best option. perhaps still is? then, don't want invest $ 1500 or more in obsolete computer. first option of 13 or 15" needs consideration because need take on road too. know 15" more powerful quad core cpu, make difference? should wait wwdc rumors of refresh 15"? what's thoughts?   i'd say, rmbp 15" both roles.

Lollipop Memory Leak

i've been doing lot of reading on lollipop samsung galaxy devices. can running lollipop touchwiz confirm not experiencing memory leak that's talked about. i've read touchwiz lollipop stock rom fixed memory leak, right @ version 5.0. before google fixed , google yet release fix.   samsung never rolled out 5.0 devices, rolled out 5.0.1 not sure if fixed in touchwiz, suspect may have memory leak. did clean factory install yesterday due device having refresh background content. im not rooted; not disabled anything, have official device running official firmware, knox , else 100% ok , whilst app refreshing seemed sorted, feels it's creeping , don't know why. yeah i'm not sure whether it's lollipop issue ram usage seems creep ever higher despite me killing apps regularly. i've read reports yesterday google have acknowledged 5.0 5.0.1 5.0.2 , 5.1 have , patched in n

Nokia Lumia 635 is $30 bucks on amazon today

http://www.amazon.com/at-nokia-lumi...utf8&qid=1426258149&sr=1-1&keywords=lumia+635   i got excited, gophone.... work backup, backup phone on normal att sim?   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

Watching videos on Apple Watch

i know, display tiny , idea might sound silly of but, believe watching short video clips on apple watch cool? i'm looking forward don't think going happen...   i see monitoring home security purposes or baby monitor. maybe facetime come in future version not sure why want face time on watch.   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

Macbook vs Macbook pro 13 and 15 inch

hey looking new macbook mine giving me problems (its 2012 macbook pro 15 inch 2.3 ghz intel core i7, nvidia geforce gt 650m 512 mb , 4 gb ram). undergraduate architecture/design student , use illustrator, muse, photoshop , autocad. , @ instance 2 or 3 of these app keep running along safari , etc. options a) buy new macbook although inferior in terms of processor etc portable , keep older macbook around , fixed still under warranty. b) buy macbook pro 13 inch 3.1ghz dual-core intel core i7,16gb ram 512 gb flash storage , intel iris graphics 6100 , dispose 15 inch laptop turns out little cheaper upper end 15 inch macbook pro. c)to 15 inch macbook pro 2.5ghz quad-core intel core i7, 16gb ram 512 gb memory, intel iris pro graphics , nvidia geforce gt 750m 2gb of gddr5 memory. out of these 2 options second option concerns screen size , graphics. don't know if should more worried processor or graphic card

Apple Watch vs Pebble Time Steel

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apple watch vs pebble time steel. nice comparison. http://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/apple-watch-vs-pebble-time-steel-1286864   attached files: apple-watch-vs-pebble-time-steel-970-80.jpg file size: 42.4 kb views: 2,929 seriously? have new samsung here.   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

64x windows on a 07' Macbook

greetings macrumors! month or 2 ago few friendly uses on mr helped me install windows on boot camp drivers in 64 bit mode. used windows 7 ultimate disk has 32 & 64 , chose 64. updated 8 8.1. runs not perfect , wish go windows 7. have little dilemma. disk used has both versions fixed *cough* disk. want use legal disk macbook refuses boot 64bit disk. have windows 7 home premium , want use key code on macbook. want 64 bit. there way trick efi boot 64 bit on legal dvds? have versions of windows compiled on usb drive 64x macbook doesnt want see @ boot menu select.anyone figure out? have windows 7 home service pack 1.   use disc used before -- deactivate windows 7 , reactivate legit key code http://pcsupport.about.com/od/osproductkeys/ht/change-windows-7-key.htm might not work though since you're doing both key change , downgrade. might want try using iso found here: http://getint

iOS Wifi-Security Question - Will iPhone attempt to connect to an AP insecurely?

say had ap wpa2-encryption set on ios device. other guy decides setup rogue ap same ssid own ap - encryption off. iphone confused - or connect wpa2-encrypted 1 correct wifi password?   crellion said: ↑ say had ap wpa2-encryption set on ios device. other guy decides setup rogue ap same ssid own ap - encryption off. iphone confused - or connect wpa2-encrypted 1 correct wifi password? click expand... i'm verifies other information routers mac address etc, wouldn't worry.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iW

Stainless Black option has special treatment to prevent wear/scratches

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/diamond-like_carbon "an additional diamond-like carbon (dlc) layer gives space black stainless steel distinctive look." stainless bands available in space black option. note, different space grey. expect cost more.   attached files: screen shot 2015-02-21 @ 9.01.51 pm.png file size: 587.5 kb views: 217 yes, has been documented here , vast majority of expect expensive model in watch (stainless steel) collection.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applica

Powerline adapter to improve Airplay connection from Airport Extreme? (UK)

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hi, live in old house thick walls , bought airport extreme replace bt home hub 5, in attempt improve reliability of airplay connection , general wifi signal. did improve things, airplay connection still cuts out lot in places furthest away ae. buy airport express try , extend wifi network, discovered can power line adapters extend wifi network , create new hotspots throughout house via power cables. upon reading bit further seems great solution me there more potential issues , headaches too. eg. creating multiple wifi networks or bt 1 looking @ seems have issues connecting imacs. house entirely macs , apple devices, plus additional airplay speakers. have experience or advice offer on this? ideally i'd find out power line solution should give me best airplay performance , compatibility apple stuff. or should try airport express or solution?   rokko said:

Best prices for Mac Pro (Late 2013) RAM? Looking for 16 GB sticks...

where're current best prices mac pro ram? i've ended lot of odd dead ends in searching, , various sites misleading. i've had trouble searching macrumors recent results well. notice amazon has crucial 16gb modules $163 http://www.amazon.com/crucial-2x16g...f8&qid=1424474974&sr=8-1&keywords=mac+pro+ram recalled superbiiz has these less-marketed hynix 16gb modules $145 http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=d318r16gh1 before shipping. seems lowest i've found... other underrated resources?   there's plenty gf decent quality ram out there, me possibly lower prices aren't worth hassles of returns , such, stick other world computing, crucial, or hynix. looking , found amazon consistently had lower prices on crucial's own site, @ least in it's recommend.   Forums Macs

& bitwise help

i learning sprite kit , dealing collisions of objects. got snippet of code apple docs , trying figure out &bitwise operator doing. first time using bitwise. know && logic operator evaluates left , right side true or false. checking left , right make sure both not equal 0? code: static const uint32_t landercatagory = 0x1; static const uint32_t rockcatagory = 0x1 << 1; static const uint32_t photoncatagory = 0x1 << 2; static const uint32_t edgecatagory = 0x1 << 3; -(void)didbegincontact:(skphysicscontact *)contact{ skphysicsbody *firstbody; skphysicsbody *secondbody; if (firstbody.categorybitmask < secondbody.categorybitmask) { firstbody = contact.bodya; secondbody = contact.bodyb; } else{ firstbody = contact.bodyb; secondbody = contact.bodya; } [b] if ((firstbody.categorybitmask & photoncatagory) != 0) [/b]{ nslog

problem w/ external SSD as boot drive?

hey all, so, have had 2013 imac 27" while. posted few weeks ago, opted make bootable drive samsung 850 evo , lacie rugged thunderbolt enclosure... however, during past week, have had 2 separate instances of imac freezing pinwheel. wan't doing intensive tasks (just surfing web , watching hulu video @ same time. may have had wod open also). specs base imac 27" quad-core i5 1tb internal spinner drive, ram upgraded 24 gb (since day 1). reason think ssd cause of these recent freezing problem?   triple-tap said: ↑ hey all, so, have had 2013 imac 27" while. posted few weeks ago, opted make bootable drive samsung 850 evo , lacie rugged thunderbolt enclosure... however, during past week, have had 2 separate instances of imac freezing pinwheel. wan't doing intensive tasks (just surfing web , watching hulu video @ same t

I kinda want the app interface on iPhone

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...and maybe digital crown...   why? step backwards, because multitouch>digital crown. watch interface concession because multitouch not practical on tiny screen.   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

Resolved Is the iPad Air 2 peak iPad/tablet?

it seems me ipad air 2 represent peak in quality , popularity tablet market. such light, well-powered, powerful tablet. me, has become of laptop killer apple bluetooth keyboard. can't imagine lugging around rmbp while having little beast. possibility app developers start pushing more demanding games , programs. of course, has irked me since 2009 ipad has no file management system. compromises apple has made on vision of company (fashion watches, cheap phones, mini tablets) since steve passed, why must remain intransigent file management?   vesuvio cat said: ↑ it seems me ipad air 2 represent peak in quality , popularity tablet market. such light, well-powered, powerful tablet. me, has become of laptop killer apple bluetooth keyboard. can't imagine lugging around rmbp while having little beast. possibility app developers start pushing more de

Teacher terrified by surprise 'active shooter'

quote drill in eastern oregon schoolhouse files federal lawsuit elementary school teacher linda mclean sat @ desk on calm blue-sky friday afternoon 2 years ago when heard clatter of sounded falling ladder, followed running feet. man dressed in black hoodie , goggles burst through classroom door. leveled pistol @ mclean's face , pulled trigger. terrified teacher heard gunfire, smelled smoke, felt heart racing, says. "you're dead," gunman said, , stalked out of room mclean alive. hooded man's gun loaded blanks, part of surprise "active shooter" drill @ pine eagle school district no. 61, charter school in tiny eastern oregon town of halfway. gun-toting man shawn thatcher, school district's safety officer. members of district's safety committee notified baker county sheriff's office , 911 dispatch center in advance of drill wouldn't respond emergency @ school in case of school s

If your MacBook stops responding during setup (from Apple)

if macbook stops responding during setup... macbook setup   interesting. while didn't experience during setup, "support" page give fire people saying it's underpowered machine can't set properly.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook 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

Same Updates Happening Over & Over...?

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i went update apps on macbook pro, running os x 10.10.3 , noticed "pro video formats" has updated 3 times.. turned mac off , on , when checked see if had updates, trying update same thing again.. going on? not have update 3 times in os already? need find way delete 2 files , find out why still saying needs update. please me.   same thing here... decided stop updates. wrong app store updater.   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 Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

The morality of Apple watch buyers

reading forum , seeing complaints disturbing. people in arms @ possibility may have wait watch longer like. don't me wrong excited new product releases as next apple fan boy. not lose perspective! gadget. sad when many in world don't know when next meal , or suffering illness , of can think tragedy of waiting watch. 1 posted should while wait our watches. start trying contribute others.   echo44 said: ↑ reading forum , seeing complaints disturbing. people in arms @ possibility may have wait watch longer like. don't me wrong excited new product releases as next apple fan boy. not loose perspective! gadget. sad when many in world don't know when next meal , or suffering illness , of can think tragedy of waiting watch. 1 posted should while wait our watches. start trying contribute others. click expand... each own, don't

Macbook Durability?

does have thoughts durability of macbook? new keyboard mechanism, tiny hinge? i'm order macbook hinge tiny compared air , pros... plus looks screen cable different latter in ribbon type fed through directly lid instead of rerouted through hinges.   fuzzball84 said: ↑ does have thoughts durability of macbook? new keyboard mechanism, tiny hinge? i'm order macbook hinge tiny compared air , pros... plus looks screen cable different latter in ribbon type fed through directly lid instead of rerouted through hinges. click expand... lowest compared other macbooks. thin, precision in making precise. won't suprised if break after 2-3 years of using. why apple care super important new macbook .   Forums Macs No

iOS 8.3 Continuity Messages not working?

i've noticed after updating 8.3, no longer receiving messages non iphone users in message on macs. able send , receive using message app on mac, that's it, before able messages. else having issue or known bug?   settings>messages>text message forwarding   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 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 AMD's latest drivers on the M295X

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hi, read latest amd gpu drivers include optimisations gta v wanted try installing them on retina 5k m295x gpu. couple of months ago had tried without success figured m295x available in other machines may have changed. didn't want mess editing .inf files or copying old versions of installers on may have seen in previous posts subject. running windows 8.1 (64 bit). previous drivers amd's official bootcamp drivers dated 16/12/14. found here:- http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/bootcamp , looked like:- tried download updated drivers dated 13/4/15 directly within ccc. non starter, ccc appeared freeze. went direct amd's download page here:- http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop?os=windows+8.1+-+64 selected win 8.1 64 bit drivers , downloaded them. did not uninstall previous drivers. ran executable unpacked file. let them unpack default folder , navigated c:\amd\amd-catalyst-15.4beta-64bit-win8.1-apr9\packages\

Boot Camp, Virtualization, Neither?

any special reason choose boot camp on virtualization new iteration of macbook? seems core m should work windows 8.1, haven't gone totally mac in while (see sig) , i've pulled trigger on new 1.2/512 i've got bit of separation anxiety related of more specialized software.   i chose using virtual machine because need windows handful of things , way don't need reboot machine it. also, ability share files between win , mac sides without special software (besides vm software, of course). , flexible storage usage nice, on mba doesn't have ton of internal storage.   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 Professi

Jony Ive's Apple Watch

anyone know model jony wears?   aluminium <in british accent>   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

Discrete graphics card not appearing in "About this Mac"

i had swap out ribbon cable between logic board , bluetooth/wifi area in mid-2010 macbook pro. since noticed "about mac" lists discrete intel gpu rather nvidia geforce 330m. mean using former, or latter appear if being used? mean os isn't recognizing discrete card? thanks!   easy way tell if dgpu working. go system preferences, select energy saver , automatic graphics switching option. if it's there, well. turn off , go mac again. you'll find dgpu showing.   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

rMB ships with charge cable the length of iPads!

i'm sure covered elsewhere, blown away apple ship $1,300 computer charge cable long stubble ipad! quote arstechnica review: "the difference macbook doesn’t come longer cord other macbooks include. ipad, stumpy little plug sits flush rest of adapter"   apple nickel , diming customers doing things , not including free adapter agree overpriced device begin with.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook 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

This is exactly why the Apple Watch requires an appointment! *Video*

this video proves how involved apple watch sale be. video: watch https://player.vimeo.com/video/105693990   i under impression apple not going add/remove links or swap bands during appointments.   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

Former Beats Execs Jimmy Iovine and Trent Reznor Leading Development of Apple's New Music Service

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rumors revamped apple-branded beats streaming music service have been circulating since september of last year , launch of service draws nearer, information on pricing , content has been leaking out. in detailed report on upcoming service published today, the new york times confirms known information , adds new details on roles trent reznor , jimmy iovine playing in development of music service. report divulges information on apple's interest in exclusive album releases , company's work on itunes radio revamp. apple's upcoming streaming music service said take on many of characteristics of existing beats music service, focus on curated playlists , "vivid visual appeal" fits apple's minimal design aesthetic. it's unlikely retain "beats music" moniker, , being tested part of upcoming update ios, said ios 8.4. ​ previously rumored , while apple hoped price new service @ $7.99, undercutting prices of comp

Fictional TV presidents more popular than Obama

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http://news.yahoo.com/fictional-tv-presidents-more-popular-obama-reuters-ipsos-053009188.html quote washington (reuters) - whether it's earnest josiah bartlet "the west wing" or manipulative frank underwood in "house of cards," americans prefer television presidents real-life potus, president barack "no drama" obama. click expand... frank underwood real pres   jkcerda said: ↑ http://news.yahoo.com/fictional-tv-presidents-more-popular-obama-reuters-ipsos-053009188.html frank underwood real pres click expand... the fact american's prefer fictional characters, more worrying, funny.   Forums Mac Community Politics, Religion, Social Issues

Deleting iCloud Email Address

hello, apologize if question has been answered elsewhere: after hours of searching , testing, can't seem solution looking for. first entered apple world macbook pro in 2009. in high school @ time , didn't realize how managed appleid @ time have such repercussions later on. anyways, created appleid @mac.com address. added email address alternate. account have made purchases , whatnot on. fast-forward now, other family members have apple products. due not understanding appleid (does anyone, really?), creating separate appleids, while others used mine share music purchases. somewhere along way, sister creating @icloud.com email address, never uses, tethered @mac.com appleid. i remove email account appleid and/or permanently delete it. never uses it, , neither i, bothers me having associated. unfortunately, i've read, seems impossible apple not give users such power. thought i'd check here first. it's worth, know add

Ben Carson — Homosexuality is a choice, and prisons prove it

quote ben carson says without doubt, homosexuality conscious choice people make. , potential 2016 presidential candidate says have no further prison culture reach same conclusion him. when asked if thinks people have control on sexuality, carson said “absolutely.” , pulled out prison sex comparison try make point. “because lot of people go prison go prison straight — , when come out, they’re gay,” carson said. “so, did happen while in there? ask question.” in other news, on tuesday, carson announced formation of exploratory committee 2016 run ... http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/413418/ben-carson-gay-prison-sex click expand... run, ben, run! , thank driving wedge issue. it's not 1 serve well.   not really. none of men (or of them) in prison engage in gay sex identify gay. contrary people want believe, out of prison, if guy horny enough, well,