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Late 2013 vs mid 2014

looking @ 15" mbp on macmall - offering believe late 2013 2.6g i7 quad/1 t pcie flash storage/16g ram etc etc $800 off - $2400 - vs $3000+ current top-of-the-line. difference can glean specs 2.8g processor in latter vs 2.6g in 2013 version. always, "the devil in details" - what, if anything, missing? thanks (been messing computers while - saw "stretch")   they're same aside cpu speed. if quad 2.6ghz works you, sounds you've found deal!   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

Apple Care or Square Trade Warranty

ive been kicking around better bang buck , services. ive heard mixed thoughts on subject, decided ask masses: 1 better choice?   i considering squaretrade until changed smartwatch plan day applewatch launched. before 24th plan didn't include deductible , 3 years. me cover watch st $10 more ac+, deductible $20 more, , same length of coverage. why pay more st?? no thanks, i'm going ac+ now.   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

Credit Card/Shipment Notice

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how long after noticing credit card charge did receive preparing shipment confirmation?   -3 days showed "preparing shipment" on saturday evening, , cc charged today, being delivered tomorrow.   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

Will you guys put it on your bedside table?

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i'm curious see how people treating watch. personally, think watch "most personal device" , think important device use instead of iphone, feel putting on bedside table lame since wearable device, i'm going make of small drawers (actually jewelry drawer) in dresser apple watch drawer watch charge every night , keep bands. how guys? how guys treating device , going put @ night? re read post , it's weird know...i'm curious lol   tonight first watch night me i'm going wear see if taptic can save me constant oversleeping , waking partner. if not, on nightstand, iphone relegated charging deck elsewhere.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iC

Hubble Space Telescope marks 25th anniversary

there have been on 12,900 scientific papers published based on data hubble. http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015...bit-this-week-crowning-glory/?intcmp=trending   jamesmike said: ↑ there have been on 12,900 scientific papers published based on data hubble. http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015...bit-this-week-crowning-glory/?intcmp=trending click expand... now feel old..... 25 years!   Forums Mac Community Current Events 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

Trim enabled in system report ???

hi connected (samsung evo ssd + seagate go-flex adaptor via thunderbolt 2011 imac) installed trim enabler , turned on. when check see if running correctly says fine. question there anywhere in (about mac - system report) verify trim indeed on, have checked in thunderbolt option in hardware cannot see trim anywhere (there report on go-flex adaptor nothing trim) thanks.   look in system report>sata/sata express. there trim support indicator.   Forums Macs Mac 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

Anybody pre-ordered way late?

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so gonna preorder minute went live, , able 4/24 day, wasn't sure , didn't press final pay button. anywhoooo, went local apple store , tried in person, still wasn't sure..until sunday morning when went, "okay, know order 1 , convincing myself right now, might put in order." there is, june delivery hopes few weeks earlier (hopefully mid-late may. else on same boat can't wait it? apple lets customers buy 1 in person, , cancel ordered aw   yes. preordered today. try order 4/24 morning see if in store pickup available , if so, i'll cancel today's order. mine says available ship:june. don't know if it's true   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks

Wait until June

i ordered aluminum gray sport watch black band @ 12:30 morning , order says june expected delivery. had thought i'd receive watch april 24-may 5th. 1 ordered in great demand? way 10 minutes before launch time. kept checking 12.01 until store opened , me wasn't until close 12:30. used ipad air 2 apple app , watch on macbook air continual refreshes , still store not opened; however, other threads wasn't true. ������������   yes, seems popular one. sold out in 4 mins according i've read in these forums. models sold out within 10 mins.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPa

Georgia mom fatally shoots teen son while trying to break up fight

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/mom-shoots-kills-son-break-fight-cops-article-1.2176918 quote a georgia mother's reckless attempt break fight gun resulted in mistakenly shooting 15-year-old son in head, killing him, police said. latoya tilson's wild firing crowd outside college park apartment complex saturday night wounded 17-year-old boy shot in buttocks, police said. 33-year-old's son, pierre tilson, died monday @ hospital, atlanta journal constitution reported. click expand... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-break-fight-bullet-hit-kill-teenage-son.html   sigh, if there of been gun free zone sign out there of never happened.   Forums Mac Community Politics, Religion, Social Issues

Why should we stick with Mac Os/Macs?

i'm not trying start war here, i'd have pretty open conversation benefits of using mac os instead of windows , yes don't count linux because in opinion really need paid apps , free alternatives not task. i've been trying windows 10 last few days , have i'm pretty impressed, looks , microsoft keeps improving day (they need desperately update icons ) , final product may end being nice, , think self , apple / mac os have on windows? better security? love not having use antivirus on mac, easy virus on windows? hardware side has caught on windows, new dell xps 13 looks amazing, screen rivals apple's (lg's) displays, samsung ultrabooks quite nice too. trackpad , keyboards, yes think apple still king, again new windows keyboards , trackpad have improved. can pretty every major program on windows, i'm studying become designer , see of classmates using same programs without issues. , don't forget price, apple products con

Non slip iP6 case, quicksand?

so few years ago had stumbled upon quicksand case rock perfect. had textured surface sort of life smooth sandpaper, , beautiful grey color. here's link found on amazon s4: http://www.amazon.com/moacc-anti-slip-protector-gt-i9600-quicksand/dp/b00kfejx5y/ref=sr_1_21?s=wireless&ie=utf8&qid=1428046611&sr=1-21 , here's youtube video well: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kny947x2gm0 obvious question is, know of similar ip6? looking sleek, , textured give grip. thanks!   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

Decry?

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seen few times whilst browsing forums. clicking on goes new reply page. gives?   attached files: decry.png file size: 259 kb views: 152 roadbloc said: ↑ seen few times whilst browsing forums. clicking on goes new reply page. gives? click expand... remember day is. ​   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

iMac (27-inch Late 2009) not Boot

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hello, , welcome. have imac (27-inch late 2009) there not boot. have become why graphiccard not working. , have same other card inserted. theimac not booting. external screen. not understand problem in maschine. best regards daniel   is screen turning black after point, or mac hang @ point? in first case, might graphics card switches mode monitor doesn't support. can try boot recovery system see if works.   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

which external thunderbolt ssd do i buy

hi please can help purchase external thunderbolt ssd use boot drive imac cannot definitive answer on 1 buy has built in garbage disposal have yosemite installed on late 2011 machine don't want mess trim enabler looking @ either 250gb or 500gb ssd appreciated   jay72 said: ↑ hi please can help purchase external thunderbolt ssd use boot drive imac cannot definitive answer on 1 buy has built in garbage disposal have yosemite installed on late 2011 machine don't want mess trim enabler looking @ either 250gb or 500gb ssd appreciated thanks click expand... you first start writing in coherent sentences. don't what's fuss trim on yosemite. works fine on samsung 840 pro. remember disable trim , re-enable kext signing before applying os point updates , there go. try lacie rugged thunderbolt enclosure.  

Convert PDF to OPML

hi have been sent mindmaps pdf's, wondering if knew how convert them opml. have googled etc, don't seem have other converting opml pdf. thank in advance   i think once pdf document there's no reverse action them original format. can ask creator of documents opml formatted files?   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

Blank Safari favorites icons

only few of favorites on safari have website icons, rest blank, quite annoying cos icons can let identify website immediately. tried deleting ~/library/safari/touch icons/ folder , relaunch safari, still few same websites have icons. rest blank. example, youtube doesn't icon. there way fix this? cheers.   i same thing, google.... wonder if it's intentional google sites?   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

iPhone safe site

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im newbie interms of jailbroken, can please give me link whre can download apps can use jailbreak cell phone. stated newbie please patience newbie question expect more question come since first time jailbreak phone big   i recommend taking time lot of reading on jailbreaking , allows device. jailbreaking phone easy part.   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 Apple TV iLife Wireless

Connecting to a PC

hello, can connect pc , other macs going finder , clicking on device appears in shared part on left hand side. click connect as, , type in username , password, , can connect fine. if person using windows , doesn't use password, can't connect. type in username , leave password field blank, , won't connect. doing wrong, or can connect? thank much.   connect anonymous instead.   Forums Macs Windows, Linux & Others on the Mac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

MFi certified XBox style controller 'Mad Catz CTRLi' on sale on Amazon

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if racing or fps games on ios hate swipe, sipe, tap, tap on glass screen, , looking best ps or xbox style controller iphone/ipad, one. love mine , on sale $50 on amazon. link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00m77us74/ref=as_li_tl?ie=utf8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeasin=b00m77us74&linkcode=as2&tag=afte00b-20&linkid=rpkj5zqg27f3sb44   lloydbm41 said: ↑ if racing or fps games on ios hate swipe, sipe, tap, tap on glass screen, , looking best ps or xbox style controller iphone/ipad, one. love mine , on sale $50 on amazon. link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00m77us74/ref=as_li_tl?ie=utf8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeasin=b00m77us74&linkcode=as2&tag=afte00b-20&linkid=rpkj5zqg27f3sb44 click expand... i don't know how did it, puts link amazon can see too. somehow amazon.com links shorte

ResearchKit Receives Thousands of Sign-Ups Following Launch

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less twenty-four hours after apple unveiled researchkit , open source medical framework had received thousands of sign-ups, according bloomberg . report claims stanford university researchers awoke on tuesday morning, day after apple's "spring forward" media event, discover 11,000 people signed myheart counts , cardiovascular disease app built using researchkit. quote "to 10,000 people enrolled in medical study normally, take year , 50 medical centers around country," said alan yeung, medical director of stanford cardiovascular health. "that's power of phone." click expand... researchkit open source software framework aimed @ revolutionizing medical studies making them more readily available millions of iphone users worldwide. when given permission, framework uses iphone's various sensors collect user data such weight, blood pressure, glucose levels , asthma inhaler use, informatio

My Apps Aren't Loading Properly When Uploading Pics Please help

i installed app called dubsmash , i'm not sure clicked when inside app internet hasn't been loading on apps example im trying upload photo on kik messenger , instagram it's not working. lets me load other people's photos cannot upload mine. should do? i'm worried.   unless phone jailbroken app can't affect other apps or phones connectivity in general. have tried restarting phone? trying want on wifi or on cellular data see if it's different?   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

Water resistant, water proof... or what?

the event on , wasn't able find confirmation of water resistance on apple watch models... there's picture of guy getting share of water cool off after running or in apple web site. official word on this?   water resistant, certified @ ipx7   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

BBC Radio DJ Zane Lowe Joining Apple's iTunes Radio Effort

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noted dj zane lowe, has headed bbc radio 1's popular evening new music show on decade, leaving broadcaster next month join apple, reports bbc news . lowe has won number of awards radio show , other work on years, , nominated grammy award year role in writing , producing sam smith's album "in lonely hour." ​ quote zane said: "i want thank @ radio 1 support , friendship. "the station has allowed me share incredible music country's best music fans." during time on station, new zealand-born dj has become known championing emerging talent , many acts have made breakthrough after having 1 of tracks named "hottest record in world" on zane's show. click expand... while lowe has apparently not publicly stated role take on @ apple, the guardian says involve company's itunes radio streaming music service. lowe's role include more itunes radio @ point, however,

Migrate from Aperture Vault & Export Questions

in preparation migrate (not sure @ time), , scheduled back-ups, wanted know if migrate aperture vault lightroom? or first have restore vault library, perform migration (export)? if case, seem better make of library opposed vault. question when perform: 1) export -> versions -> images not exported raw, changes made images saved. 2) export -> originals -> saves raw, not raw image changes (touch up, crop, exposure, etc). however, if filter applied , image converted tiff, export image tiff issue there many,many images made adjustments , still raw. there way identify these images opposed going through entire library manually? plan export "originals", having identified raw images edits, export tiff. thank you,   you cannot migrate vault, proprietary backup of library. adobe has come out plugin exports aperture library lightroom. see adobe's blog on  

Programming Language Features

as of know, i'm in process of designing/implementing own language right (and unless i'm mistaken, believe there's 2 others on these forums doing similar things). i'm curious, kinds of features have seen want see in new language, , kinds of tasks find tedious existing languages feel should easier? kinds of features should not present? syntax not feature. language stored nothing more abstract syntax trees (it looks cryptic lisp if open file in text editor doesn't recognize language). users define syntax should be, , ast displayed syntax editor. when save, it's converted preferred syntax ast. should put end pointless style , syntax fights , force people think actual features, algorithms, , data structures. ideas have: - for-in loops, no loops. loops have potential logic mistakes made , no actual benefit on for-in loops. - default values parameters. - parameters can passed position or keyword. - functions can take

what ssd is a better buy?

http://www.amazon.ca/crucial-mx100-...&sr=8-1&keywords=crucial+mx100+256gb+sata+2.5 http://www.amazon.ca/kingston-digit...8837&sr=8-1&keywords=kingston+hyperx+fury+ssd feed   you more drive money crucial , $5.00 cheaper, not mention drive reputation. easy decision.   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

Moving from 08 uMBP to . ?

hey all, '08 15" umbp core2duo (2.8ghz, 4gb ram, 500gb hdd) little long in tooth, , i'm considering upgrade. here options see them right now, , i'm interested in hearing opinions! option 1 - upgrade ssd, clean install of osx, replace battery (which needs regardless) option 2 - refurb'd mba, looking @ 1.7ghz i7, 8gb ram, 512ssd option 3 - refurb'd umbp 15" bells , whistles can in budget. looking spend $1400-1600. used lot more logic work, , still fair amount of audio/video control via qlab. other that, normal junk 1 when typing lives away (word processing, internetzing, light steam games). i'm curious if has made jump smaller computer , experience is. every metric, mba i7 "better" computer current rig.   the mba fine, upgrade 8gb of ram. or rmbp. call retina screen or non retina screen. rmbp more powerful  

Hard drive benchmark for Mac?

is there hard drive benchmark software mac? not disk speed test writes , reads file, actual benchmark program tests speeds of parts of disk , tests seek time , stuff. disk speed test writes file , gets placed @ end of data, if drive full placed near center slower , speed test wont accurate.   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

Using Mac apps code for iPhone app

i new app designing , design simple chat bot app. found open source sample code on web such application, written mac app , runs on mac terminal. wondering if work if import code xcode , choose iphone app development? edit: framework wish use iphone app development, written mac. https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~msdosx/labs/01_chatbot.html   ios not provide user visible console (stdin , stdout), @ minimum need add sort of ui views , controllers input , text output code port. other user io, many posix , foundation calls used unix terminal , os x apps supported ios, not apis expect launch other processes or access full (outside sandbox) file system.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Programming iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Wa

Anyone have a problems with messages history?

i noticed when looking through messages contacts have long history. (never deleting messages) while scrolling display messages months back, out of order, or show random pictures. example if scrolling , have had conversation week, show messages 3 months ago , skips inbetween until point tries refresh messages; add in between more recent conversations , past ones; still far out of order. feature or bug ios 8.3?   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

Email App Is Taking Up So Much $$@$ing Space!

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for technical info: have apple ipad 3 (16gb) running ios 8.1.3, 2.1 gb available. last few months, have noticed mail app has grown large. don't send out lots of emails (maybe 1-4 day, tops), receive 4-5 day. when first got ipad friend of mine (who erased of data , settings) in mid august, mail app 20mb. ever since that, grew , grew. , of 4-24-15, @ whopping 1.0gb , getting bigger! have read every other blogpost, message, post, etc., , have not found answers. have cleared inbox, sent mail, trash, mail, , spam folder hundreds of times, doesn't work. please me!!! point want take outside 12gauge , shoot it!   henry-johnson said: ↑ for technical info: have apple ipad 3 (16gb) running ios 8.1.3, 2.1 gb available. last few months, have noticed mail app has grown large. don't send out lots of emails (maybe 1-4 day, tops), receive 4-5

This is my theory

everyone worried won't watch on friday, here know 1: many people have been charged , order has gone preparing shipped. 2: apple has huge shipments coming china time. bottom line if email says first shipment should mean first shipment. if people preparing shipment (first shipment) should gauge have still processing, first shipment. apple , calculated. if people first shipments don't watches friday eat crow. until have faith in apple! should you.   they ship next day air, should fine, come thursday, probably. concerned if our orders don't update wednesday though. also, in case, if you, find suitable crow , video camera can film eating crow, if comes that. also, important question, have given thought how you're going cook it?   Forums Apple Watch Ap

Hairy Arms

i don't want see more of weird hairy arms. all. haha j/k can't wait 42mm space grey sport next friday! else excited!!????   right there you, buddy.   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

Change scroll speed by application

so want thing should simple enough: change scroll speed of scroll wheel on mouse on application basis, can set 1 speed in itunes, in safari, etc. specifically, i'm trying increase speed in itunes (it painfully slow), while keeping else normal. know of piece of software or setting allows me this?   smart scroll (and more). 14.00. see: http://www.marcmoini.com/sx_en.html hth   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

Chrome setup in Safari

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hello. i'm curious if possible favorites in safari same way on chrome. i'm new it, , i'd give safari try. unfortunately, i've got used favorites being small icons under address bar , can't seem find way on safari. please, help? here's picture : thanks!   if find way add custom images os x's selection of symbols, manually. short of that, think you're out of luck. also, thread should've been posted in os x forum.   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

New photos app, upload from library?

hi got new photos app + icloud photos library going it's great if want send email from, gmail, , include photo computer.. can't choose photo library photos folder can't chosen when browsing local folders have first drag photos desktop, example, , choose these files gmail there not other easy way this?   solved solved when browsing picture add mail (for example), there special "photos" button down left clicking that, show photos, can choose   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

Can those animated emojis be viewed on iPhone?

or on apple watch ?   i believe in unveiling of apple watch stated animated emojis viewable on watch or ios device.   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

Anyone need a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter?

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free home: mini-dvi dvi adapter. @ parents' house digging through old stuff , found it. don't believe it's ever been used. came 12" powerbook g4, in day when apple provided video adapters. mini-dvi looks this: it's compatible on 1ghz+ powerbook g4 12", intel imacs, of macbooks, intel xserve, mac mini models, , late model emacs. i'd prefer give use it, rather throw in drawer, have 0 use it. pm me if you're interested.   anyone need mini-dvi dvi adapter? a.goldberg said: ↑ free home: mini-dvi dvi adapter. @ parents' house digging through old stuff , found it. don't believe it's ever been used. came 12" powerbook g4, in day when apple provided video adapters. mini-dvi looks this: image it's compatible on 1ghz+ powerbook g4 12", intel imacs, of macbooks, intel xse

refurb 2014 rMBP 256GB vs new 2015 rMBP 128GB vs wait for refurb 2015 rMBP 256GB

as topic, on limited budget , new 256gb out of question, missing out lot going last year's model? mac used coding school projects , light gaming (lol, sim city, older games). there might light video editing time time not more once or twice year. thanks!   no. refurb 2.6/8/256. great machine.   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

Need assistance with iMac, Snow Leopard to Yosemite

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late 2009 27" imac, quad core i7, a1312, emc no. 2374 has generic fresh install of snow leopard 10.6.3 (from legitimate apple os x disc) . . . . due frustration @ not being able have way bootable yosemite usb stick. if knew how, create bootable dvd yosemite installer, i've got installer dmg file dl dvds. have late 2012 imac , have been using production platform. . . . . . . late 2009 imac . . . . puzzled why imac not recognize bootable usb stick. when execute cold boot 'c' key pressed. after prolonged grey screen, apple logo, defiantly goes straight desktop screen. when use snow leopard disc , boot "recovery/installer" environment, disk utility see usb stick, i've re-done stick prior posting here, not have reason suspect stick bad. please tell me how being complete moron , show me light.   i believe doing creating recovery partition, download installer o

Home Button doesn't feel 'right' on 6 Plus

i've had 6 plus month, , can't used home button on it. works fine, touchid great, reachability works great. clicking works fine. i'm not sure if looking faults though, when use reachability, button sounds little loose. button doesn't appear loose, there tiniest amount of play in it, nothing cause concern. sounds, dunno, hollow. , when tap it, granted it's in quiet rooms it's noticeable, @ least me, makes slight hollow rattle. it's kinda hard explain. have ipad 3, , yes, it's not touchid, button feels way more solid 6 plus' does, 6 plus button feels cheap. have compared against friends 6 plus', have issues too. have real loud harsh clicks, have buttons can move around, , brothers has gritty click it's full of dirt. can't check if using reachability same thing on phones because i'm out in pub or whatever them can't hear. clicks seem way more harsh mine does, though. bugs me little becau

Stalled SFTP connections on 10.10.2

hi, i'm having following problem. have 2 macbooks 1 10.10.2 , 10.6.8. use 10.6.8 backup stuff. latest update yosemite, notice connections gets stalled when try sftp @ same time try navigate on internet. both computers connected same local network, 1 ethernet , other on wifi n. if try navigate or ftp 1 @ time, there no problem. if try both @ same time, can't use internet , ftp stalled sometimes. if having same issue?   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

Iphone will not stream music or videos

my iphone 5 ios 8.1.3 not play music soundcloud or spotify; tries load when trying play or search song. youtube not work. whenever click on video, video keeps loading long time. not understand seems problem? can please me find out wrong iphone?   have tried restarting phone? perhaps resetting network settings?   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

Samsung U28D590D + mid 2014 15" rMBP

okay, i've got monitor @ home, , can not work mid 2014 15-inch rmbp dual graphics. have tried connected both owc thunderbolt 2 station, , caldigit thunderbolt 2 station , same result - black screen on both laptop , samsung, , have hard shut down machine. way able samsung recognized connecting directly hdmi port on mac, , using gfxcardstatus set dedicated graphics only. funny thing is, monitor works absolutely fine 13" rmbp, both thunderbolt 2 docks. thoughts on next step can take troubleshoot?   diggy33 said: ↑ okay, i've got monitor @ home, , can not work mid 2014 15-inch rmbp dual graphics. have tried connected both owc thunderbolt 2 station, , caldigit thunderbolt 2 station , same result - black screen on both laptop , samsung, , have hard shut down machine. way able samsung recognized connecting directly hdmi port on mac, , using g

Should Apps Show in iCloud Drive?

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i use goodreader app on iphone pdf's if icloud turned on in goodreader should accessible on mac in finder/icloud drive? there folder in finder/icloud drive last week it's gone...still using icloud on iphone goodreader. using same apple id both mac , iphone. so, files in goodreader supposed accessible on mac if icloud drive turned on both on iphone , mac? suggestions on how them back, if so. 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

Skype 2.8 PPC fix!

i found on apple forums, , appears working correctly: "perhaps had disgusting experience of skype cutting off service if running version 2.8 because it's cleaner current spammy crappy versions or because have powerpc (ppc) mac can run earlier version, or whatever reason, , have been informed ms / skype no longer work on computer. practicing best restraint here not use 4-letter words came mind when ms did , screwed us. took lot of searching, found work-around solves problem time being. have edit .plist file skype server thinks running modern version when still running 2.8. here how it: write geeky way worked. may able accomplish same thing using finder, show package contents, , editor textedit, ran permission problems when tried that, switched doing through unix terminal , worked fine. 1) make sure skype not running (quit if is) , run /applications/utilities/terminal. there.... 2) cd /applications/skype.app/contents/ (if sk

Need help was trying to do fresh install 3 tb fusion please help

i sold imac , trying fresh install on fusion 3tb followed terminal command diskutl cs list copied uuid , deleted. when go disk utility says mac doesn't recognize fusion drive fixed when shows error , nothing. idk else can please me.   go terminal , command again see layout , uuids. code: diskutil cs list then logical volumes or logical volume group still there. sounds perhaps deleted 1 of logical volumes. code: diskutil cs delete uuid once done start disk util , should popup offering fix fusion drive.   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

Good Lens Kit for iPhone 6 and 6+

guys, switch iphone 6 (now ex android) , intrigued in using lens kit iphone, love photography , love try using lens kit new phone, lens recommend? friend says should go one, i'm not sure if worth price. need help olloclip 4-in-1 lens iphone 6/6 plus   it goes on caseless phone. opinion? once mess parts , all, small point , shoot starts making lots of sense. parts built 1 camera.   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

General iTunes 12.1 breaks downgrading

ok, i'm reading, itunes 12.1 breaks ability downgrade ios 8.1.2. being said, had new mac (long story in case can't restore old one) , automatically upgraded itunes 12.1. how downgrade itunes 12.0.1? watched video tutorial i'm still kind of lost. read can use app cleaner untinstall itunes 12.1 delete folder music > itunes. so, move folder desktop , reinstall 12.0.1 , move music > itunes back? or, have move folder @ all? can't find clear , concise answer anywhere.   you have remove first installed apple...apple application support, apple mobile device support, icloud , itunes 12.1. rename itunes library.itl itunes library.bak restart computer. install itunes 12.0.1   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Jailbreaks and iOS Hacks

Review of the [Beta] new Photos...

found review verge of awaiting arrival... http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/5/7982517/apple-photos-mac-iphoto-replacement-explainer-faq   yeah... before reading that, might want know verge heavily pro-apple , has close 0 knowledge prosumer market or photography in general.   Forums Special Interests Digital Photography 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