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Speakerphone sound level critically low — defect?

hi all, got 42mm ss yesterday. first thing tested ability call wrist on speakerphone. in dead silence @ house barely hear other person on other end, yet hear me fine — sounds loud comes out of 6+ earpiece when it's not on speakerphone , volume turned way , hold phone foot away face. understand never meant used blast music on or make conference calls 12 other people in room, making call in perfect silence borderline impossible. in ads see people answering calls down street. unit defective or else received watch experiencing? thoughts appreciated! thanks!   it's not loudest smart watch that's sure.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iClo

UPS Signature Pre-Authorization

ive seen rumors floating around on forum people saying if specify location of delivery ups mychoice, counts pre-authorization. false. apple or ups isn't allowing easy pre-authorzations. if want this, have call apple customer support , send form leave on door.   gman36 said: ↑ ive seen rumors floating around on forum people saying if specify location of delivery ups mychoice, counts pre-authorization. false. apple or ups isn't allowing easy pre-authorzations. if want this, have call apple customer support , send form leave on door. click expand... this form should same thing (or similar.) found on old iphone thread around here.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad

Preparing for Shipment

http://www.reddit.com/r/applewatch/comments/332uzp/preparing_for_shipment_38_mm_apple_watch_sport/ on reddit ordered 38mm sport white got "preparing shipment" status update. did else update?   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

Thumbnails don't show in new Photos app

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i tried option+command+click photos app repair, still no luck. idea? in advance.   attached files: screen shot 2015-04-15 @ 12.48.20 am.png file size: 29.5 kb views: 73 sza said: ↑ i tried option+command+click photos app repair, still no luck. idea? in advance. click expand... this see after restoring computer time machine backup. say, repair doesn't seem regenerate thumbnail, or provide option repair thumbnails. if edit photo, make change , save it, thumbnail appear. not of solution, though.   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & Sys

Do ANY stores have a 38mm WORKING (non-demo) to play with?

the major dilemma many "which size", , many on fence... after trying them on. includes me. it's awesome when knows 1 best, it's struggle "tweeners". on 1 hand, 42mm looks good, perhaps tad large. 38mm looks bit better, give screen size. have loved have used 38mm on "live version" table, alas every 1 of 42mm. iow, no way see 38mm in live, interactive mode. store, or others have working 38mm watches?   pretty sure stores 42mm, unfortunately.   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

Do they have the watches out to check out in the store without personal appointment

i wondering have watches out on display . other products. dont want swap bands or try diffrent ones on. want play display unit feel , see in person. looked @ appointments , booked couple of days   antdub22 said: ↑ i wondering have watches out on display . other products. dont want swap bands or try diffrent ones on. want play display unit feel , see in person. looked @ appointments , booked couple of days now click expand... yes do.. spend 30 minutes 1 alone after appointment.   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

Photos.app iCloud sync

so there way photos sync on icloud when primary library isn't on system disk? ask because wifes mac doesn't have space put photos library on , wanted clear space uploading photos icloud. photos.app telling me can't sync library isn't on system disk.   diamond.g said: ↑ so there way photos sync on icloud when primary library isn't on system disk? ask because wifes mac doesn't have space put photos library on , wanted clear space uploading photos icloud. photos.app telling me can't sync library isn't on system disk. click expand... where tell this? pics aren't uploading external thunderbolt drive. doesn't see, aren't uploading, in setting says uploading xxxx photos , stays there.   Forums Apple and Apple Services

Current base 13 inch Mbp vs dell xps 17

does base 13 inch macbook pro have better specs laptop - http://www.pcworld.com/product/739670/dell-xps-17-notebook.html?   that dell laptop has better cpu (quad core vs dual core on rmbp) that's has going it. other specs aren't (apart bigger storage capacity that's hard drive, slower)   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

Broken Wireless Ribbon

mid-2010 macbook pro i7 2.66ghz 10.10.2 tl;dr: wifi has been turning self off turn on after reboot. after software troubleshooting steps (including re-installing os) looked see if there missing wire. thought wifi/bluetooth loose pulled up. bluetooth , wifi never work. last couple of months i've had intermittent wifi problems wifi turn off after wake, , give me "no hardware installed" message. took local apple certified shop. when brought in wifi wasn't working, when rebooted (an action fixes problem temporarily) , tested it worked fine. rep advised re-install os, , if didn't fix it airport card. re-installed os , reset nvram afterwards. decided open thing see if wire loose. noticed ribbon connecting airport card area the, think might logic board, might have been little "raised" on 1 side. took spudger thing got in little kit when installed ssd, , started prying 1 side up. came easy. noticed though connectio

Is the super zoom all in one the future of photography?

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ok, it's friday , i'll throw out fun . we've had few friendly discussions on future of photography. form unseat or surpass dslr or ever? cell phone cameras? mirrorless or m4/3 cameras. tech haven't thought of? these new model super zooms? nikon p900 out , starting lot of interest. http://nikonrumors.com/2015/03/26/this-is-how-the-nikon-coolpix-p900-cameras-83x-zoom-at-2000mm-looks-like.aspx/#more-90394 http://www.nikon.com/news/2015/0302_cpx_03.htm http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/compacts/nikon_cpp900/overview trade dx body , bag of lenses single body/lens combo 16mp sensor , 24-2000mm f/2.8-6.5 lens (that wasn't gimmick)? there lot p900 can't do. it's low light stink (iso 6400) , sharpness not measure pro fx kits , it's putting out pretty impressive. but, if nikon can build camera...what if put of fx , pro lens brain power building true pro in 1 super zoom? p900 $600 camera , it's

littlePNG - PNG Image Optimizer

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iPad Air 2 Notes side column?

hi all, have simple question side column in notes application. holding ipad on side horizontally, left side of column taking @ least 2 inches of space. there way minimize side column? pushes keyboard , writing space right side. don't have issue when holding ipad vertically. side column minimizable. please help. thank you.   i tried resize in landscape mode , there doesn't seem way it. keyboard lays on column though , doesn't pushed right. yours does?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

I had no idea I was going to an iPhone 6 Plus today.

welp, surprise. family thinking upgrading iphone 5s old 3gs's. have lovely nexus 5. when got home today, family members on fire go down att. going switching carriers t-mobile. planning on keeping nexus 5 while else upgraded. long story short, walked out of there brand new iphone 6 plus. else walked out 6. far, love thing! last iphone 4s. have rmbp full ecosystem. nice back.   sweet. 5s have been plenty still thing.   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

Netflix Issue with Dual Graphics Mid 2014 Macbook Pro 15 Inch

hey there, thought ask assistance forum @ wits end problem. trying run netflix in fullscreen mode on mid 2014 rmbp gt 750 , intel iris dual graphics. used work fine, have been getting serious problems. yesterday while watching in fullscreen mode,as menu tool bar timed out (faded away screen because didn't use mouse) entire screen went black , there rainbow coloured pixels flying around screen. tried pram reset resulted in fixing problem, instead of going black when tool bar fades away, screens hue changes darker blue colour, , whites blown out super saturated , bright. now, have narrowed culprit down as limited computer knowledge can let me. when auto graphics switching disabled, have absolutely no issues @ netflix in full screen. downloaded gfxcardstatus, , using little app able manually select gpu wanted use. great 750m runs fine, i wondering if intel iris graphics card failing? ran startup diagnostics holding "d" key on startup,

Seeing these things in real life

after burning way time on internet , discussing apple watch lot, i've come realisation. have see them in real life. can't decide until physically see them. how work? there booking system try-ons during pre-order period? when booking period open?   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

Hugely controversial view

my main reason buying apple watch . . . . . . because want watch. love fact can change face , think of faces really, beautiful , elegant. no regular watch offers that. , no regular watch offers such beautiful faces price (of sport). it's huge plus watch allow me control heavy iphone 6+. , i'll able see notifications , answer phone (or see who's calling) without dragging out of pocket. i'm not sure i'm bothered other apps. i'm not looking or needing "killer app". there's 1 downside may upset me: beautiful watch faces not there. i'm going staring @ black box lot of time, strapped wrist.   if you're wanting watch telling time you're better off getting 1 won't require charging every night.   Forums Apple Watch

Apple Watch first generation, a good investment?

if know knew today no 1 break seal of iphone first generation without having @ least 1 spare. think sealed in case apple watch worth lot of money in 10 years? , if so, model best investment?   of course is. collection factor. mean @ iphone 1, wants 1 have one. i'd imagine apple watch same well. think they'll sell incredibly well.   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

Problem installing Drivers for Win7

i having problems installing win7 64 ultimate (disk). followed directions of bca, downloaded drivers , needed files 16gb flash drive. okay until drivers installation. message said drivers not compatible. did point drivers located in flash drive no avail. made second attempt, restored boot camp partition, downloaded drivers again, re-create partition and… same problem. drivers downloaded bca, assume should correct ones. @ point don’t know else do. 200 gb boot camp partitioned in main drive , ready win installation. suggestion of next step appreciated before scrap whole win project. imac 27, mid 2010 macos 10.10.2 bca 5.1.3 bluetooth keyboard , apple usb mouse 2 external 2tb drives   Forums Macs Windows, Linux & Others on the Mac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Note

Wifi slow at times running iOS 8.1.3

is experiencing issues slow speeds on wifi running ios 8.1.3 on iphone 6? happened twice yesterday , twice today on both home , works network. fix issue, turn wifi off , turn on. when notice slow speeds it's slow edge. tried doing speed test app , wouldmy run. no issues disconnection many people have. else have sporatic slow wifi connections?   my 6 plus runs fine on 8.1.3 safari on imac, yosemite 10.10.2 runs slow. noticeably slower chrome on imac. use mercury on plus though think known issue on yosemite   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

iPhone 5 saying there is headphone connected but there isn't!

i've tried everything. settings using cotton bud see if work. still doesn't, hasn't seen water in lifetime. suggestions.   i have success toothpick. insert in far goes (no force), gently scrape along insides of socket towards you. should able feel sensor is, , able bounce in , out pick - if eyes reasonable , can angle light in hole, it's quite possible see thing.   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

backing up with Carbon Copy Cloner

hi, know if can clone os unto drive out erasing it? got 4tb drive video files have no place store , dont want erase files. possible?   yes, there options leave existing files on drive.   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

Handbrake DTS-HDMA > Dolby Pro Logic II

can me setting does? has done track exactly? stereo track? still surround sound track? don't know. when first started collection, must admit, never wanted deep "perfect settings" thing. wanted going , priority picture quality. since have kind of regretted neglect audio part.. , set hd 5.1 sources dolby pro logic ii "core audio aac" setting. regretfully did sd audio in "5.1" mix down ac3. have no idea these differences though, i'd 1 bit of guru in area me understand settings ideal films. both codec , mix down? understand passthru keeps original track recommended settings surround sound hd sources? aac vs ac3? coreaudio vs ffmpeg? , again, have normal 2.0 tv set up, i'm first 5.1 surround sound set.. 5.1 speakers of pro logic ii hd conversions? going stereo played through 5 speakers? have ruined surround sound affect of 5.1? can help.  

Resolved How to hide ALL extensions on the whole HD? Need to make an automator flow.

there topic forever ago: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=362645 apple automator link mentioned therein long dead, still have file, 2012. run 10.10. double clicked on it, , automator says not loaded because can't located, try reinstalling. there app, pricey @ $15, 1 thing horrid windows machines free. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/file-folder-automator-action/id479445983?mt=12&ign-mpt=uo=8 don't know first thing automator. brave soldier post instructions on how use (or else) hide extensions on entire machine? many many thanks. mc   how finder preferences>advanced>untick show filename extensions?   Forums Macs macOS macOS iPhone Mac OS & System Software i

Hardening FileZilla

i installed filezilla on mbp used manage vps. advanced support web host blocked ftp ports , app, , said use ssh via cpanel - whatever means. said had install filezilla, , choose port 22, enter cpanel username , password, , ready sftp stuff vps. however, when @ of settings under filezilla > settings , feel overwhelmed!! if there security or system admin types out there, appreciate overview of filezilla settings might need changed keep me , mbp , vps secure!! have fear of sending things passwords in plain-text, or saving session-data or uploads in temporary place others might later find?! (*note: have been searching security guides online, not finding much.) thanks, debbie   have @ cyberduck or transmit. they're bit easier navigate filezilla.   Forums Macs

OS X vs Windows - productivity performance

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i've been mac user couple of years , got os x mountain lion. in fact, first os x machine hackintosh (before got first mac, 2011 imac). remember how os x seemed faster windows in tasks (photoshop, sketchbook). didn't run benchmarks or anything, subjectively felt faster , system didn't have these big lags windows did. assumed os x better performer - , loved else well. and, besides, wasn't performance anyway - liked system more , long run @ least fast windows, rather use os x. became mac enthusiast , since bought 3 macs. however, recently, installed bootcamp pc programs , put photoshop on , while things equally fast in os x, things felt smoother on windows, moving large layers or groups of layers move tool, reason stutters on mac (before tried on windows, assumed that's how photoshop works). , it's not photoshop - little things seem faster in windows (i wrong, though): while evernote sure looks prettier on os x, scrolling through note

Lost wireless scanner; wireless printer still there

have canon mg5420 wireless printer/scanner. few days ago, scanner portion disappeared , mba (2014) sees printer. i'm running yosemite, have spoken apple support , no luck. have downloaded canon drivers, reinstalled, fixed disk permissions, deleted relevant in library folder, rebooted (x 20) reset printer factory defaults , still no luck. have thought on might try next? scanner shared , used lot hurts.   gowild2000 said: ↑ have canon mg5420 wireless printer/scanner. few days ago, scanner portion disappeared , mba (2014) sees printer. i'm running yosemite, have spoken apple support , no luck. have downloaded canon drivers, reinstalled, fixed disk permissions, deleted relevant in library folder, rebooted (x 20) reset printer factory defaults , still no luck. have thought on might try next? scanner shared , used lot hurts. click expand... try

iMovie v10 doesn't play nice with Analog to Digital (FireWire) converter

hello everyone, upgraded imac 10.9 , updated imovie v10 (from v9.0.9). use sony dvmc-da2 import analog video signals via firewire, , import them imovie v9. had no issue doing in os x 10.8 imovie v9. however, along 10.9 upgrade updated imovie v10, import feature not seem firewire sony analog digital converter. video signal cuts in , out, , if stabilizes, audio lags on recorded content. not happen in imovie v9. happen in quicktime player x (but not quicktime 7 pro). assuming core functionality in 10.9 (that maybe both imovie v10 , qt x) rely on, culprit here? it's quite frustrating! has had experience or found solution? i've tried different cables , analog multimedia, have same effect. i'm hesitant try 10.10 @ point, assume may make things worse. mac specs: imac 2011 27" - os x 10.9.5 3.4ghz i7 / 32gb ram plenty of internal , external disk space   unless you've deleted

GPU fail... Time to upgrade to Retina??

ok completely, hopelessly stuck on fence on one. few months ago upgraded 2011 i7 2.0ghz quadcore mbp, replacing optical 128gb ssd , buying 8gb of 1333mhz ram (about $250). upgrade wicked success , mac ran @ blistering pace. couple of weeks ago experienced gpu failure plague 2011 mbp's. bad, mac wouldn't boot , needed work files off of had shell out $250 guy reflow gpu (labour expensive in aus). understand reflowing isn't permanent solution, i'm running gfxcardstatus , smcfancontrol showing running @ lower temperatures , i've disabled discrete gpu. im still cautious whether fail again did first time , because need work files makes me nervous. plan running 100% right quite throw on ebay, looking @ sold items mbp same model similar upgrades go between $1000-1500. therefore cut losses on 1 , maybe little added put directly brand new 13" mbp retina 128gb ($1500) benefit increased portability. way no longer have 1 liabil

I'm almost afraid to wear it.

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it's soooo nice. think might cry when gets first ding. i'm glad got sapphire display don't have worry part of it. (42 ss, milanse loop)   attached files: image.jpg file size: 1.5 mb views: 634 this looks photoshopped pretty.   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

Sport With White Band: A Possible Consensus

hey everyone, may standout in group, ordered 42mm white sport. though of care far more own choices, either sg or ss models, think white sport shipments? i've seen people ordered 4 days after me, (april 14th, wanted try on first.), yet devices preparing shipment. thoughts this? thanks, hope ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ's come soon.   john90976 said: ↑ hey everyone, may standout in group, ordered 42mm white sport. though of care far more own choices, either sg or ss models, think white sport shipments? i've seen people ordered 4 days after me, (april 14th, wanted try on first.), yet devices preparing shipment. thoughts this? thanks, hope ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ's come soon. click expand... i ordered same 1 , wondering same thing. 38mm of same on 4/10, after trying on switched order 42mm on 4/15. idea have since live near chicago, may not updates won't take long sh

Post Your Non-Sports Band Order Status Here

so far, movement we're seeing sports bands, there several threads on that. thread other band, please share model , status change.   i have 2 orders in account 1 watch (cancelled apple, working on fixing that, say) , 1 42mm loop. i'm starting think if ordered band separately not watch until band ready ship or close it. seems way lot of people, extremely disappointed in preorder.   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

Should I return NEW 2015 11" 4/256 MBA and buy a 2013 11" 4/256 Refurb from Apple?

i bought new 2015 11" 4/256 mba apple store 11 days ago $1112 after $50 education discount. apple selling 2013 11" 4/256 mba $809 ($857 after taxes). use mba pretty internet browsing, music, , movies. i'm within 14 day return period should return 2015 mba , buy refurb 1 saving me $255 or new broadwell chip worth it? got mom 2013 refurb , don't notice difference compared 2015 one.   for purposes there absolutely no difference. 11" model.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Air 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

A must read if you want something to help you past the time tip our arrivals!!!!!

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/smartphone-debate-ends-with-stabbings-908541   so you're trying make people mad enough resort stabbing? interesting cult manipulation op.   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

Photos - sort by date

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hi! used iphoto beforehand sort photos show in particular order on atv (scans of of negatives / slides) named photos in order wanted. in iphoto sorted photos name. changed date / time start date / time , increasing 1 minute / photo. procedure worked fine show photos in correct order on atv. photos functionality seems gone - how sort photos atv ? hints holger   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

iPad Technology these days..

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me relaxing outside new ipad air 2. state of mobile technology these days still amazes me, kind of thing found in sci-fi movies when growing up.   attached files: image.jpg file size: 838 kb views: 349 i think complain bit , don't notice magical advancements witnessing   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 the Sport ugly like a Fitbit Surge?

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playing poker last night mate high flying corporate exec wearing fitbit surge. i've never seen 1 on wrist before , asked him if wore time including exec meetings. said did. looked ugly, seemed pop wrist , looked quite tacky , cheap though in pics quite nice. made me think sport sg pre-order , how may cheap well. tried both fitbit surge , watch sport black band?   tried apple watch sport today in sg , felt cheap, too. doubt i'll wear office.   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

Apple Watch / iPhone Notification

quick questions notifications on apple watch ... - if enable notifications apple watch companion app notifications show on apple watch .... still vibrate on iphone @ same time taptic feel watch ? turning on notification apple watch silence notifications on iphone ? dont want multiple alarms going off around me. - if respond notification on apple watch relfect actions ? (lets close notification watch ... still show on lock screen of phone ? ) notifications have not been informed public recent reviews, insted chosing many notifications happening on wrist ... guys   aduteau said: ↑ quick questions notifications on apple watch ... - if enable notifications apple watch companion app notifications show on apple watch .... still vibrate on iphone @ same time taptic feel watch ? turning on notification apple watch silence notifications on iphone ? d

iTunes Remote App Intermittently not Working

hey, guys, moved , had set new wlan (using powerline adapters , second router ap). since then, i've noticed can access itunes on mac via iphone , ipad remote apps temporarily--after time, no longer finds mac. it's little strange, since means can work, must disabling after time. have disconnect , reconnect mac wi-fi apps find mac again. same thing happens other remote apps, such plex or alfred. can think of try fix this? maybe in router? main router d-link dir-868l , ap asus rt-n56u. appreciated. thanks!   hmm thought might've been more common issue...   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computer

Screen Problem

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hey guys. today bought apple iphone 5s gold 16gb used phone has 2 days checking warranty.. , here ask problem facing need suggestion when brought @ home noticed on safari white color not balanced or not in uniform color.. has pink tinge/hue/shade in rectangular shape in iphone , freaking out it.. seller called me , said if not satisfied set can send me back. 2nd. when brought home becomes hot , reset , till it's been 5 hours running flawlessly..(pink shade still same) seller gave me box of verizon variant asurion.. written , told me custom purpose have put iphone , imei number on box. not refurbished 100% ... <-----he said <---- wanna ask that.. refurbished? harmful phone (will spread?) if kept phone ignoring pink shade? best option?? return it or keep it.. kindly guide ... p.s: in pakistan , u.s imported mobile phone.. still in warranty apple till july 2015. there no apple store in pakistan. do now?  

Try-on reservations in Australia

watches available pre-order 5:01 p.m. friday (aest). local apple store open until 9 p.m. on friday. think we'll able make try-on reservations friday evening? has there been news yet on when reservation system open? working on assumption open @ same time pre-orders? (mind you, friday 5th wedding anniversary, won't spending evening trying on watches anyway -- nonethless, curious).   i wondering same, had asked in previous thread got no response. knowledgable know. i'm guessing won't until saturday more in line u.s., plus i'm struggling imagine how set store halfway through trading day.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Mu

Popup for iCloud password at each reboot

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since recently, whenever reboot mac, land on finder have popup asking me icloud password: if enter password, keeps on coming. gave after 5-6 attempts. if click on cancel, appears once more disappears. icloud services running though. logged in, can see in system preferences, emails working, tabs/favorites synced etc. popup , how stop appearing? thoughts?   try finding icloud entry in keychain , delete restart , enter pw again. make stick in keychain , fix this.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Refurb MBA or refurb rMBP

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hello wonderful people of internet! (or trolls, guess) anyway have decided abandoning 3 year old windows laptop (except gaming, still reason ) in favor of shiny new (or in case refurbished) macbook, using for: streaming video, surfing web (forums, social media ect.), light photoshop , video editing (i'm photoagrahy), school/homework, not torrenting things, playing odd low graphics indie game/roguelike , possibly setting parallel run linux or windows. main deciding factors portability(i taking school), battery life(previous reason), ram/speed(for paralells, photoshop , games), storage(will download lots of stuff, use sd card, old laptop or family nas this). models comparing are: and ------------------------------------------------------- rmbp pros (hehe) , cons pros: -much more powerful mba -8gigs of ram -retina display -more ports cons: -less storage mba -less portable -less battery -more expensive mba pros , cons pros: -

Find my watch mode?

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would able lock our watch iphone/ipad?   probably not.  watch not maintain own wifi connection (or gps coordinates), therefore when disconnected phone, won't able know if distress signal has been put out nor accurately pinpoint on map. think follows ideal  watch pretty hard lose. doesn't mean theft or losses won't occur, of course.   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

Easy decision

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before knew pricing, me choice between sport in space grey, or ss blue leather loop. 2 things have changed. first, they've re-rendered blue leather loop , "bright" blue describe it. don't it. they've added black one. don't one, either. second know there's £180 difference between sport rubber strap , ss rubber strap. £180 what? different glass @ front (could tell difference?) , different (could tell difference?). sport lighter , space grey carries no price premium. , don't of straps ss. oh, , there's no distracting shiny silver band around screen. whole thing's black , screen glows out of it. lovely. plus, won't pissed off if apple watch 2 comes out next year , better. have spent £339 compared £529. space grey is. 42mm. 2 days late birthday missing here? else ss have apart regard invisible cosmetic/psychological differences?  

why do i have 2 versions of gcc and g in Mac OS X?

i had fresh re-installation of mac os x yosemite before install xcode , commandlinetools. seems have 2 versions of gcc , g++ in following 2 directories: /usr/bin (both files 14kb) and /library/developer/commandlinetools/usr/bin (g++ alias , gcc 19kb) type "which gcc" in terminal gives me "/usr/bin/gcc", did "which g++" gives me "/usr/bin/g++", , means system use gcc , g++ in /usr/bin so, questions are: 1. why have 2 versions of gcc , g++? 2. why gcc , g++ installed commandlinetools not specified default ones? 3. how ask mac os x point gcc , g++ in directory "/library/developer/commandlinetools/usr/bin"? btw, installed commandlinetools according following: http://railsapps.github.io/xcode-command-line-tools.html however, got different output typing "gcc --version" (difference hightlighted): configured with: --prefix= /applicati