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MacBook Pro Fans Not Speeding Up

today, began notice mbp running bit slower usual. after couple hours of use, noticed running lot hotter usual. laptop running @ 170f 30% cpu usage. didn't make of it, , considered anomaly. later on in day, noticed began realize fan running lot slower usual @ higher temperatures. running @ 2000-3000rpm regardless of temperature of laptop or how intensive activity doing. first thought "oh great, fans must broken , i'll have bring shop , go through again...". had fans die on old macbook, , didn't want deal again. test fans, downloaded smcfancontrol , manually set fans run @ 6200rpm. sure enough, manually setting 6200rpm sped fan. knew fans working , reach higher speeds. next? tried restart. nothing changed. now? well, knew smc involved fan/temperature control, , reset it. did that. reset smc. still no change. started playing around fans using smcfancontrol , noticed no matter minimum speed set @ temperature,...

iCal sending events across time zones?

i couldn't find looking searching. want know if create event here in pacific time, , send in eastern time, if event automatically correct time zone change? schedule meeting on calendar @ 1pm , send event opens on east coast, automatically figure out meeting time @ 4pm eastern time? i'm dealing contractors in different time zones, can't seem stuff straight, figure if events this, have no excuse. unless of course ical doesn't figure out automatically confuse them more. know fact running imac's basic software , whats out there open source, i'm 99% sure using ical well.   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...

some keys Apple keyboard don't work

hi guys have apple wireless keyboard there solution bad key? program adjust keys function? example: enter key doesn't work, fine if can adjust key, eject key sorry english   you can try pairing keyboard mac or ios device, if issue follows keyboard, need keyboard replaced. there no way re-bind enter key key unfortunately. did buy keyboard apple product, or separately? if purchased product covered applecare can replaced free of charge unless can show damaged it, , if purchased separately, has 1-year limited warranty on it.   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 iLif...

How to not sync a group from address book to iCloud?

so got new mbp since second generation died (truly sad!) , have decided start keeping better records of contacts. want start using ical , address book family can keep better track of each other we'll synced up. have managed mess around bit , solve of issues, due wordiness, question has been difficult locate in previous posts. keep lot of personal info on our computers (i.e. warranty dates, when things have been purchased, passwords) , had in past stored them in outlook. we'd make contact , store info in it. not best method, if there's better way, feel free throw @ me can avoid whole issue. anyways, i've updated contacts on mbp , synced iphone via icloud. great! however, don't want every "contact" in address book synced iphone. here's question: there way create group in address book, stays on computer , not synce icloud while still having phone contacts stay synced icloud?   ...

Is iCloud document integration (Pages, Numbers, etc) working in Mountain Lion yet?

(for running developer's preview or golden master) ...or apple need put out update iwork suite?   iwork needs update.   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) 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

Strange Macbook Noise

i turned macbook on today , noticed making odd noise. sort of chirping noise. have been running kinda hard lately , dropped 4 inches on right side near power button right after turned off last. don't have money , need have me, thought should ask around before taking in. noticed has tried restarting , repairing permissions , not. recorded photo booth on 13 inch macbook.* made in 2009. version 10.5.8 processor: 2ghz intel core 2 duo can list more info if need be. * http://youtu.be/x9dk720bhoa thank -daggett   daggett said: ↑ i turned macbook on today , noticed making odd noise. sort of chirping noise. have been running kinda hard lately , dropped 4 inches on right side near power button right after turned off last. don't have money , need have me, thought should ask around before taking in. noticed has tried restar...

Storing only on my ipod.

i listen music on go , not ever on computer. plan free space (a lot of space) on computer , load songs onto ipod classic , delete have in itunes, etc. (i never use it). know can individually add songs ipod dragging them in. (right?) here question, of music 320kbps since i'm picky quality. if throw on ipod, if 1 day want extract songs or whole library onto computer, still retain same quality? dont want upload 320, try extract song , comes out @ 128kbps. quality remain correct? thanks!   others more experienced me in this, planning use extract music ipod? far know (could wrong), itunes doesn't extract ipod, syncs ipod (unless purchased music itunes, 320kb/s, i'm guessing didn't). if you're manually grabbing files ipod_control folder, you're grabbing exact file untouched. if you're using third party software go through , extract songs in organized fas...

Resolved Anyone know if there is a specific hardware requirement for ML's dictation?

i've been searching net since read lion gm releasing today , haven't found anything. reason i'm asking because know new airplay feature in mountain lion requires core ix processor, , know if 2010 mac mini core 2 duo out of luck new feature well... developers know if dictation works core 2 duo machines?   it work microphone capable systems.   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) 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

Phones iSung Galaxy V: Combination of iPhone 5 and Galaxy S 3

http://mashable.com/2012/07/06/isung/ not sure if saw yet made 3d render of samsung/apple partnership might based off latest releases/rumors. kinda interesting not getting high praise on youtube.   i idea of having memory card slot on video doing texting, playing video game , watching video @ once?!?! mean common doing that?!? 4s , android devices multi task phone gotta admit, of these ideas ridiculous.... i've owned every generation of iphones , 2 android devices (last 1 g2x), reason why went iphone (4s) because of simplicity. don't need widget dialer or widget show contacts or widget shows calendar... can open app, want , close it. that's there it!   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Alternatives to iOS and iOS Devices ...

MAC replacement for PC

hi all, been windows pc user , looking @ possibly replacing mac. want personal use, usual stuff emails, browsing etc, video downloads. recommend suitable model?   if want feet wet in os x mini . if looking consult macrumors buyer's guide . imacs going updates fall after mountain lion released , apple solved new retina display technology imac. mac pro use read rumor 2013 .   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

non-retina 15' MBP's memory is not upgrade-able/configurable?

hi, heard saying new non-retina mbp has onboard memory, not upgradable yourself? true or not?   you can upgrade   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

Firefox Crash! **** this!

i switched firefox because chrome crashing time. installed flash , started using firefox , crashed again while watching video. don't believe chrome has problems besides flash built in browser. flash culprit. blame now? apple or adobe?   blame incompetent programmers... crapload of flash applications badly written , throw ton of runtime exceptions ( video players - youtube, vimeo, etc. name it... crap cause know nothing qa ). flash technology not bad, many people misuse , many have no idea how use ( starting juniors senior software engineers ). beside programmers, it's firefox's / chrome's fault not being able handle exception without crashing every time ( such exceptions nothing new or unusual - badly written code fail, no matter technology / programming language used , if not handled, surely start crashing stuff )... safari example handles lot better: can 99% of time click ...

Changing Dedicated Mission Control Button?

hey, so, have rmbp, , wondering: possible change mission control button (f3) function dashboard button instead?   jzj687 said: ↑ hey, so, have rmbp, , wondering: possible change mission control button (f3) function dashboard button instead? click expand... open keyboard system preference , click 'keyboard shortcuts' tab. can change keys needed there.   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions Mac OS X Lion (10.7) 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 with new hard drive, time machine restore problem

hi all, haven't had luck fixing problem far , thought here might able help. imac had hard drive problem month ago. had "white screen of death". after performing disk repair worked enough time me perform time machine backup. few days after backup, went white screen of death. far can tell, backup worked fine , backed 40gb of data, pictures 1/1/12-5/26/12. after received imac apple store (with new hard drive) loaded iphoto folder , there no pictures 2012 on there... however, there large lost+found folder on backup. hard drive messed photos corrupted or somewhere else? tia!   blownpepper said: ↑ hi all, haven't had luck fixing problem far , thought here might able help. imac had hard drive problem month ago. had "white screen of death". after performing disk repair worked enough time me perform time mac...

My Canvas

build creative story if can put imaginations real time image story , build story of own … http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-canvas/id531293385?mt=8 use "my canvas" , explore wonderful world of stories best graphics. grind thoughts , make stories of own enriched colorful images , surprise world creativity. upto decide themes use how can showcase story writing skills . upgrade themes, images move further enhance story in aspects . stories can made more decorative images. can build stories themes city, beach, forest, park , many more. app compatible ipad.   Forums Archive Archives of Old Posts iPad Apps iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPo...

Question about Applecare

hi all when imac,i applecare well. if ipad needs repair,thats easy,just send back,but if imac needs repair under applecare warranty? come out fix it,or expected take apple retail store,the nearest 1 miles away. apple stores inside pc world suitable place return to. alan   asimmd said: ↑ hi all when imac,i applecare well. if ipad needs repair,thats easy,just send back,but if imac needs repair under applecare warranty? come out fix it,or expected take apple retail store,the nearest 1 miles away. click expand... you can either take apple store or apple authorized service provider or ship apple repair.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac...

Hackintosh vs iMac vs MacBook Pro

hello! decided switch mac windows couldn't decide best option me. lot of video editing in final cut pro x, basic stuff web browsing , email. please note: if going hackintosh or imac, going macbook air well. option 1: hackintosh going powerful of three. going have core i7 @ 3.4 ghz, 16gb of ram, amd radeon 6870 , ssd boot drive. cost $1075. pros: powerful upgradibility inexpensive ($1075 vs $2900 similar spec imac) cons: stability (not tho, hackintosh pretty reliable these days) legal issues ease of use (messing around dsdt, kexts, , graphics vs hitting power button , ready go) option 2: imac 21.5 base model 21.5 inch imac. has lowest spec of 3 systems. 2.5 ghz i5, 4gb ram, amd radeon 6750m, , 500gb hard drive. pros: real mac top-notch design (something not in hackintosh) beautiful screen (21.5 ips) included webcam, speakers , microphone cons: low specs expensive get no upgradibility option 3: macbook...

Turn By Turn Navigation - Australia

just wondering if australia able turn turn work? have 4s, , can tell siri direct me, , loads route there doesn't much... still green street signs, doesn't tell me when turn, , if go different way, doesn't recalculate.. curious whether me, or australian thing, haven't heard saying doesn't work....   just way, navigation working countries?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Older iOS Versions iOS 6 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

1 yr old iMac 27" screen dimming....

my yr old 27" imac has full left side dark dimming on screen....seems better if press screen bottom..for while...anyone else have issue?   yeah, mid 2011 27inch went same couple of months ago. screen started flicker couple of weeks , got worse until whole left half of screen virtually black. took apple store , confirmed lcd panel had gone , replaced under warranty £420.00 think lucky didn't have pay think pretty poor such big failures after purchase maybe unlucky plenty of similar stories online not rare fault.   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...

Why I'm waiting

first -- holy crap, haven't logged macrumors since jan 31, 2005. powerbook g5 anyone? have been relatively faithful reader though, , mac fangirl... on third macbook/laptop now, , in serious need of big monitor photo editing , data crunching. don't need retina, don't need fancy. need moderately powerful machine serve me next 5 years. want run latest , greatest software adobe (cs5, etc.), more specific data/statistics software, , video editing. current imac can fine i'm sure, how many versions going forward can handle? 3-year-old macbook groaning @ newer keynote/video stuff, not mention pain simple photo-editing... hasn't kept pace more resource-eating newer software. thus, main reason not wanting buy expensive machine hardware on year old. oh, , argument of paying *that money* older hardware. and, in case wondering, rumors of new imac on photography forums these mac-specific places, it's not there's small group of ...

Any 2012 all in one printers that offer scanner over wifi?

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any 2012 in 1 printers offer scanner on wifi? (w auto document feeder) looking @ one http://www.newegg.com/product/produ...na-_-na&aid=10440897&pid=1796839&sid=20003702 else got great recommendations? know mentioned before last year (2011) in post. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1089810 .   i have elderly hp officejet , year-old canin mx-882, both of have document feeder scanners work on wifi. canon gulps ink though...   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

Samsung really is obsessed with Apple

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so i'm watching french open on nbc , keep running samsung commercial on series 9 laptop. it's shoot out between series 9 , macbook air alike; talk battery life , boot times reference it's "killer design". , @ end macbook air clone gets shot. phone ads make fun of people standing in line waiting buy (obviously dig @ apple fans). did in executive suite tell ad department focus every ad on apple? . outside of mac vs pc ads has apple 2.0 ever directed advertising against single competitor samsung is?   samsung ctrl-c company vertically oriented dram, foundry , display business creativity involves ripping off other designs.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple, Inc and Tech Industry iPhone Mac OS & System Software...

Are all these iPhone rumors a red herring? Poll

cook said apple doubling down on secrecy. on top of that, find rumors stupid, stretching iphone laziest thing i've ever heard. highly doubt apple something, know how big of deal is.   i sure hope so. stretching iphone extraordinarily stupid.   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

RAID 0 vs Raptor for scratch disc

i have 2 x 1tb wd blacks in software raid 0 store footage on use scratch disc notice premiere, bridge , photoshop seem wait on disc. better off new sata3 raptor 600gb drive work? have intel ssd boot drive, know it's not   is creative suite on ssd? don't think you'll see of increase sata iii drive. understand it, ssds benefit more sata iii mechanical harddrives, don't saturate sata ii's bandwidth.   Forums Special Interests Digital Video 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

now that it's jailbroken how to install useful unix programs?

for example: want svn , it's not listed in cydia, @ least not in default sources. how can install it? i'd homebrew ios. how can there?   use ifile, installs debs   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

30 fps on diablo??

hey guys have bto high end 27 inch imac running latest lion. when playing diablo 3 settings high except shadows (medium) , running native resolution im getting 30 fps while walking around. battles drop bit lower. i'm running cinema display 2 gig video card , 16 gig of ram. i'm curious how seemingly non intensive game running such few frames. game design , resource usage or video card not strong. thanks chance cinema display has though second screen goes black while gaming.   sk8r1230 said: ↑ hey guys have bto high end 27 inch imac running latest lion. when playing diablo 3 settings high except shadows (medium) , running native resolution im getting 30 fps while walking around. battles drop bit lower. i'm running cinema display 2 gig video card , 16 gig of ram. i'm curious how seemingly non intensive game running such few frames....

Speck Magfolio Lounge

https://www.speckproducts.com/tablet-ipad-cases/the-new-ipad/magfolio-lounge-for-ipad.html have case love share experience , maybe pictures? screen cover looks unique, i'm concerned material quality.   oppressed said: ↑ https://www.speckproducts.com/tablet-ipad-cases/the-new-ipad/magfolio-lounge-for-ipad.html have case love share experience , maybe pictures? screen cover looks unique, i'm concerned material quality. click expand... i think metagamers did review on or 1 else here.. not impressed.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud ...

How to wireless stream content from internet to HDTV?

i'm hoping set simple hdtv setup second bedroom in not have access cable jack. have strong, relatively fast (20mbs) wifi signal. need stream content (e.g. netflix, hulu, youtube...) 1080p hdtv (led, 40-46"). i've not yet purchased components. suspect options include use of mac mini, appletv, hdtv. use of "smart" hdtv or preferred? money not major concern. running cables through walls infeasible. suggestions appreciated.   apple tv netflix's. plus can rent videos itunes. if have mac once ml comes out can mirror youtube , else want   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 i...

Green screen with polarized sunglasses?

i bought pair of ray bans polarized. when have them on , @ iphone, screen has green hue. looked @ other iphones, same kind, , normal. other phones did not have screen protector , neither mine. replacement phone got last saturday. ideas why green color?   polarised glasses fun things lcd-screens. it's normal.   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

Softboxes - Suggestions?

my lighting needs work. need portability. led option? need set fast. suggestions? used interviews , fill lighting real estate showings.   i use lowell rifa's. have kit... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/285906-reg/lowel_lc_9568_rifa_ex_big_triple.html can buy them individually if don't need 3. , make smaller ones considerably cheaper. big ones , adjust bulbs more or less light.   Forums Special Interests Digital Video 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

TiVo to Apple TV

i have tivo premiere , i'm looking recorded shows tivo itunes can stream them appletv 3. i've tried roxio toast , found converts @ low resolution (480p ?), looks crap on tv. there way recordings converted itunes @ full resolution ?   this works great tivohd http://code.google.com/p/itivo/ not sure how work premiere.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

How do I stop Previewing from opening up so many files?

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i upgraded lion, , whenever open preview, opens every single picture ever opened...how stop making that?   scissorband said: ↑ i upgraded lion, , whenever open preview, opens every single picture ever opened...how stop making that? click expand... uncheck in system preferences: ​   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

"Duplicate" and "export" default directory?

please me, going crazy here! when use "duplicate" function in lion, , want save duplicated file, or when want save pdf-export of file, lion assumes directory want save same directory *last* time did duplicate save or export. *never* case! in fact, 99% of times, want duplicate , export saved same directory original file, , imagine others agree. cannot find way change this? seems others not annoyed problem me, might have missed easy setting.   frutter said: ↑ please me, going crazy here! when use "duplicate" function in lion, , want save duplicated file, or when want save pdf-export of file, lion assumes directory want save same directory *last* time did duplicate save or export. *never* case! in fact, 99% of times, want duplicate , export saved same directory original file, , imagine others agree. cannot find ...

Transfer Rate Between PC & Mac

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hi all, been confused week transfer rate on local area network through wifi. downloaded plenty of videos internet on pc , transfer these videos mac. @ beginning, use thumb drive copy videos , paste on mac. (the thumb drive homemade 1 has capacity of 8g 3mb/sec writing speed). however, quantity of videos pretty large, started consider use hard drive (500gb wd hard drive 30+mb/sec writing speed usb 2.0). tried use transfer videos application allow pc read mac disk need pay registration. hence, need find way solve problem. started think how lan via wireless network , have wireless router. connecting these 2 machines not easy, pc , mac. finally, connect 2 machines through router. transfer rate terrible 1.5mb/sec @ max. speed. here model of machines little. macbook pro 15-inch, mid 2010, processor 2.4 ghz intel core i5, memory 4 gb 1067 mhz ddr3 dell xps m1330 d-link dir-655 q01: why transfer rate remains @ 1.5mb/sec, because downlo...

Boots up but displays white screen only

i browsing when of sudden screen turned white. powered down , turned on again, , comes white screen. no apple logo or spinning wheel. however, chime sound. attempt blindly log on successful, , after randomly pressing trackpad, able play audio file. so, computer boots , everything, nothing shows on display. have tried resetting pram, smc, safe mode, booting dvd--no luck. unfortunately, 6 months past warranty (of course!) trying figure out without having call apple. can me please? student, , finals coming up, desperately need files , laptop. thanks!!   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

Resolved Appstore purchases: install on more than one Mac?

went imac 2 years ago, love it, never going windows. i'm getting ready purchase new 27" imac after refresh, , giving 21.5" imac wife. questions: - when set-up new mac appleid, able install purchases i've made on appstore onto new computer? - have uninstall apps old computer, or appstore "buy once/install many" type thing. newbie question, i've never been in situation before. thanks.   apple's support site provides answers questions: mac app store: asked questions (faq)   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 ...

Screen Sleeping issue - Definitely a new one for you guru's

hi guys, last port of call before give solving problem, i'm hoping can me out here. few weeks ago purchased 2009 unibody macbook pro 13.3" (2.26ghz - 2gb ram - 160gb hd) busted screen (lid, lcd, glass panel busted) intention fix , sell on. purchased complete replacement display assembly ebay. (note; display 2008 unibody macbook 13.3" - not macbook pro - due cheaper price - had inspected pictures, , connections on mbp logic board , come conclusion well) fast forward today - new screen/lid assembly fitted, working save 1 issue. macbook pro no longer fall asleep upon closing lid. have reset pram, smc, , various other techniques try , rectify issue - none having worked. occured me may have placement of magnets in bezel of displays. i.e macbook screen connected macbook pro body not send computer sleep because magnets in macbook screen not align magnets in macbook pro body. i'm hoping can either confirm this, o...

iBook logic board problem?

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my brother having problem ibook g3 (800mhz) think may faulty logic board. computer shut down @ random times, , power when hold shift control option power. me identify ? has happened twice in 2 days.   Forums Macs PowerPC Macs 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

What accessories did you buy with your rMBP or MBP Air

since have lost functionality airs , retinas (optical drives etc), know each of ordered rmbp or mbp airs. things like: cases? cables? audio speakers? airport express/extreme/time machine adaptors? mouse/keyboard/external display? whatever else can think of. thank you.   my rmbp replacing 1,1 mp keyboard, mouse , 30" acd used it. have picked following work incoming 2.6/512/16 rmbp , 11/i7/128/8 mba: m rain stand - stunning! lacie thunderbolt esata hub new booq bag carry both thunderbolt dual dvi cable thunderbolt cable still on list are: usb3 enclosure 256gb ssd belkin thunderbolt hub joli sleeves both   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iP...

MCE Optibay drives.

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been considering swapping out superdrive optibay while , learnt of official mce optibay's today. i'm adding cheaper/better, buying optibay , ssd mce or buying 2 separately, , wondering if knew ssd's mce use? doesn't read/write speed? if bad ssd i'll seperatly, if they're of standard i'll buy them there basically.   there cheaper alternatives mce. installed 256 gb crucial m4 in main bay , moved hdd optibay this: http://www.amazon.com/drive-unibody-macbook-superdrive-replacement/dp/b0058ah2us perfect fit in 2011 15" mbp , working fine.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Deskto...

New Talking Ted App!

it's talking tom, can't choose words says (sadly). wasn't until saw did realize other phones (other iphones) use same "apps" iphone. youtube videos use same thing mac/pc products, or people android phones see different app (and features?) iphones? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd8t4nhiuh0   Forums Mac Community Community Discussion 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 strange keyboard story

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hello everyone, first time post here, , i've come tell strange story happened me today , seek advice. please pardon clumsy english, i'm not native speaker. live in france. today, friends lithuania came visit me. have macbook pro bought in lithuania through friend. asked me them keyboard problem had. realized keyboard layout misconfiguration issue, , tried fix setting right layout. thing got strange : couldn't identify layout. german layout ("@" on "l" key, german "double s" right next "0") except it's qwerty keyboard (the german layout qwertz). after tinkering while keyboard layout setting menu , browsing apple support database, decided call applecare. first technician not figure out more could, contact level 2 support. not figure out either, , when talked again first technician had spoken with, asked him if mistake made in factory built in. answered me unlikely , advised me sell mac...

Question re: access to drive attached to TBD

if have usb drive attached thunderbolt display , tbd connected lan, usb drive available computer on lan when tbd not connected laptop via thunderbolt cable? think not - unsure.   no, ports aren't connected each other, computer.   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

MBPR Cuda for Premiere

i've seen hacks enable cuda premiere , after effects. has been successful @ yet? i've installed cuda support nvidia , did following terminal actions. /applications/adobe\ premiere\ pro\ cs5/adobe\ premiere\ pro\ cs5.app/contents/gpusniffer.app/contents/macos/gpusniffer graphics card. typed... sudo nano /applications/adobe\ master\ collection/adobe\ premiere\ pro\ cs5/adobe\ premiere\ pro\ cs5.app/contents/cuda_supported_cards.txt when goto add graphics gard list , save it. re-enter terminal command see has in fact been added doesn't seem add it.   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 Wire...

Newegg has the MC975ll/A 2.3 Retina in stock...

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free 3 day shipping , no tax most. fyi people patiently waiting , don't need/want 16gb memory. http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=n82e16834100224   looks have 2.6/512/8 in too. i'll wait 2.7/512/16   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

Best place for to buy iPhone case?

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i've decided case 4s after buying day came out , don't know can find big variety of cases. want beatles case bad amazon don't know kind of quality no reviews. can refer me trusted site can purchase nice case? also, prefer, hard rubber or hard plastic?   i bought latest otterbox on amazon , pleased. marketplace, amazon great. of products, subject manufacturer. love buying stuff on amazon   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

Do I have an iPhone 4? Found phone in club.

hi guys, basically, work in nightclub in uk , found physically looks iphone 4. have policy if phones aren't collected within 6 weeks, they're yours, possible attempts made find owner of phone. anyway, last weekend time , i've brought home , it's dead. stuck on charge few hours been off while see if re-set battery , try , boot ito life, no avail. i've got 3gs myself , have changed screen etc on after being clumsy fool, had scan on internet find how-to on taking apart. here when gets confusing, when stripping apart find battery silver , soldered pcb board, videos have come across have black battery , not soldered. if helps on cover/glass of phone shows; a1332 emc 380a. google shows iphone 4 16gb. able point me in right direction of video/ details of model of phone. i've taken pictures of inside of phone , can upload these if required, writing on 3gs though. answers appreciated. steve   ...

Weird Circle Marks On RMBP Screen

so have been sitting here happily cleaning retina macbook pro screen , noticed weird perfect circle top left of display. in normal viewing not noticeable defiantly there. oh , 1 located @ bottom of display. kinda suction cup marks... have tried clean not possible. else experiencing this?   could have been done during assembly... take genius bar.. ask them clean it... if cant request new machine   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

Safari 6.0 vs Chrome Version X

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i love chrome, try , use safari have chrome setup nice find hard move - although said, new tighter integration os safari have , share sheets want use it. wish had newtab page within safari chrome, have setup quick links google+ , mail, know can set them in topsites it's not asthetic nice icons chrome uses. on thing have gotten use right clicking link , having @ top of menu 'open link in new tab' - in safari it's second top , pure habit find myself opening things in new windows rather tabs vast amount of extension chrome don't seem slow down, seems 1 more plus using chrome on safari. share these points of view or think i'm nit picking?   enzoamata said: ↑ i love chrome, try , use safari have chrome setup nice find hard move - although said, new tighter integration os safari have , share sheets want use it. ...

Using RAM from 2012 MBP in 2009 MBP

can use ram new 2012 13" mbp in mid-2009 13" mbp? want cheaper upgrade of new mbp (compared apple's price 8 gb upgrade) , upgrade old mbp simultaneously. have read ddr3 ram run @ speed of controller, long <= speed of ram, big jump (1600 mhz -> 1066 mhz). try this?   it'll fine.   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

(HBO) The Newsroom

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anybody watch last night? quite loved it. can't wait next week munn on   mtreys said: ↑ anybody watch last night? quite loved it. can't wait next week munn on click expand... i did. liked it, , sort of envy actors when deliver sorkin-esque diatribes every episode. have read of criticism well, , can't sort of agree - premise of rich, white, hetero guy finding courage "opinionated dips hit" on television doesn't inspire boundless admiration in me. said, it's sorkin, , anxiously await arrival of olivia munn. lot better news show drama backstory beginning guy saying what's on mind, he's bajillionaire , doesn't have lose.   Forums Mac Community Community Discussion ...

Buying an iMac from the German Apple Store

we in military , moving on europe @ end of july. else, hoping refresh when new mac books came out , didn't work out. our next chance release of mountain lion time our stuff packed , shipped , apple can no longer ship apo addresses due recent changes in usps shipping rules. leaves 2 options, first buy 2011 model , send our stuff. other buy 1 apple store in germany. i'm hoping there might folks can me couple questions. if walk apple store in germany , order imac machine same machine? being told can change language in os in english. mac's (this our first) have bios or boot menu might stuck in german if ever have use it? realize power plug have german plug on end , have replace cord when come states. other question sales tax around 19%. military member tax taxes away vat (value added tax) form. apple stores in germany accept vat forms? help!   most german stores take...