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Using a Windows Keyboard on Mac

does find odd or difficult use windows keyboard on mac. plan on getting mini when new ones come out, , wondered if difficult use windows keyboard @ all. example eject key. keyboard using hp elite keyboard.   not difficult @ all. weird thing relative position of modifier keys (opt/cmd) change, iirc, can modify in system preferences if muscle memory demands do--i know did. address specific concern, can use f12 key eject, or during startup can hold down (left) mouse button. miss having volume , playback keys on keyboard. they're available on pc keyboards not 1 i'm using mac mini. when available, i've found @ least volume buttons work fine. think playback keys well, don't have keyboard test with. on basic keyboard, i've recovered playback keys (at expense of function keys) workaround program keyremap4macbook, won't need go far. additionally, you'll missing ...

MIDI Volume gone after Lion Upgrade??

i upgraded lion 6 months ago , ever since midi volume has gone down dramatically. use sibelius 6 (a music writing application) write music, export midi file mp3 (so can chuck music itunes). worked in snow leopard on lion volume on these files zero. volume way on midi play controls itunes. appreciated. thanks.   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

Questions on what to get?

so have been debating while between mba speced out or mbp. here want do. 2012 macbook pro 15 inch $1799 crucial m4 512gb ssd$409 or ocz vertex 4 256gb ssd$299 or there better ssd out there? want spend under $500 512gb ssd with corsair vengence 16gb of ram$114 or corsair vengence 8gb of ram$54 guys think should do?   do whatever want. use computer for?   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

Critique my first ever photo set

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hi all i'm not sure protocol here asking people critique photos, i'll ask anyways. dad keen photographer, having photos etc featured in calendars, newsletters etc. i've decided i'd try photography hobby...after graduating last week dad bought me new canon powershot sx220 hs camera. trust judgement on me 1) have no knowledge on photographer other small basics learnt part of sport performance analysis assignment university 2) i've never had own camera 3) i'm starting out, i'm not in market real hi tech fancy cameras. after brief 101 on basics of new camera dad, went off titanic belfast before sunset...unfortunately, problems meant missed sun set behind hills didn't take many pictures in in last few hours of sunshine. know pictures aren't great, i'd love of guys take time, if want to, , critique 28 photos, maybe adding comments on pictures. 1 of problems had getting lighting right ,...

What are your Fan Speed Settings?

i got 2.8 refurbished quad , it's not loud, has fan noise. coming quiet imac, annoying. did reading , installed smc fan control. bumped intake , exhaust 600 800 , seems better , runs lot cooler too. cause harm in long run? guys set fans at? i'm noob @ mac pro , want last many years.   steelbluetj said: ↑ i got 2.8 refurbished quad , it's not loud, has fan noise. coming quiet imac, annoying. did reading , installed smc fan control. bumped intake , exhaust 600 800 , seems better , runs lot cooler too. cause harm in long run? guys set fans at? i'm noob @ mac pro , want last many years. thanks click expand... i'm running mine @ 750, way cooler. i'm less worried mac pro fans mbp fans. if have ever held one, pretty big , robust blowing dust out of tower out air helps lot   ...

Your Retina Coconut battery results

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after 3 load cycles, capacity seemingly rising ... current = 8729 mah design = 8460 mah   attached files: a"> uten navn.jpg file size: 85.7 kb views: 1,095 pagga said: ↑ after 3 load cycles, capacity seemingly rising ... click expand... it normal if battery health (maximum capacity) more or less 100%, when brand new, or if fluctuates or down on time. further details, read checking status , health section of following link. should answer most, if not all, of battery questions: apple notebook battery faq ​   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro ...

Error when creating Windows 7 install disk

hello everyone, attempting install windows 7 on new retina macbook pro. downloaded windows 7 iso right microsoft website , ran bootcamp assistant. selected "create windows 7 install disk" , began format 16gb usb drive , started copying windows files. @ 85% just...stops. i've waited hour , not further. have tried on multiple usb drives no luck. tried installing windows anyway since seemed there amount of install files on drive, failed. i've done multiple searches , i've seen quite few people same issue, there doesn't seem concrete answer. have ideas?   patmort02 said: ↑ hello everyone, attempting install windows 7 on new retina macbook pro. downloaded windows 7 iso right microsoft website , ran bootcamp assistant. selected "create windows 7 install disk" , began format 16gb usb drive , started copy...

Sweet FREE Game - Bubble Bang Bang V2.0 is online

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this funny bubble pop game. easy play not easy to best.pop bubbles different colors different points. careful!!! bubbles' colors changing! -5 points if pop black bubble. 3 modes you time mode:you 60s gain many points possible. survival mode:game on if pop 5 black bubbles. kid mode:there no black bubble in 60s. ---features--- - 3 game modes - multiple touch supported - addictive user interface , sound effect - share others - game center integration you'll enjoy it!!! app store : http://itunes.apple.com/app/id493891722   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

QuarkXpress 9 Prefpane

i accidentally removed qxp9 prefpane system preferences. there's no way restore it. google cannot me, , reinstall of quark doesn't change thing (it opens sytem preferences @ end nothing happens). please !   you should able re-add opening .prefpane file. macintosh hd > library > preferencepanes > qupreferencepane.prefpane   Forums Special Interests Design and Graphics iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

First macbook pro purchase (retina)

hi guys, i'm new on forum. since year planning switch mac, waited till release of new macbook pro. excited of buying macbook pro retina, read these problems scroll lag. furthermore, anandtech mentioned things such as: 'to quite honest, hardware in rmbp isn’t enough deliver consistently smooth experience across applications.' laptop lot of money, , want make decision buying it. planning go base model 8gb ram. use browsing, word, video's, photo editing, photoshop, , illustrator. though there problems, still plan buy rmbp? read mountain lion might solve lot of these problems? lot giving me advice!   as first time mbp owner, i'm pleased retina mbp. applications updated may few months. don't photo editing, photoshop or illustrator looks adobe working updated possible. if aren't sure, there nothing wrong getting regular mbp. same processor a...

Rocktap Battle - My FIRST game to iPhone. I need feedback.

rocktap battle first game made iphone. game have great sound track, nice gameplay, game center integration, combo system, achievements, etc.... please check game , post impressions on thread. youtube gameplay video: http://youtu.be/0ihe51xotl8 itunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocktap-battle/id530096547?l=pt&ls=1&mt=8   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

Have Apple corrected/improved the slow WiFi performance (design) in iPad 3 ?

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i'm not going trawl , try , find articles, unless have to, i'll assume of here understand ipad1 has slow wifi speeds, due apple, channels , number of antenna's, making ipad's wifi, 1 say, bit on cheap. boasted n class device, kind of fudging truth little due physical design not run @ full n speeds 1 mac or windows laptop or desktop on wireless. known , documented, if have find articles again explain all. so, knowing this, question: on ipad3 have apple sorted out , has latest ipad been build/improved/fixed? run @ consider full wireless n speeds other devices run at. or apple still, crippling it's wifi speed due design? here little bit of text relation apple's, ahem, playing standards mean ipad1 model: apple's technical specifications ipad dual-band (2.4 ghz , 5 ghz) 802.11n supported. , is. apple doesn't tell version of 802.11n built in ipad such no speed improvement on 802.11g or 802.11a. ...

SMC Firmware 1.4 in ML 10.8 ?

just installed mountain lion dp4 , right after first boot prompted app store proposes install updates of 1 looks incorrect. recommends smc firmware 1.4 os x 10.8 mb air mid 2011 running smc 1.74 higher proposed update. has else testing ml seen this? screenshot: http://i47.tinypic.com/344uuf5.png   tbaer said: ↑ just installed mountain lion dp4 , right after first boot prompted app store proposes install updates of 1 looks incorrect. recommends smc firmware 1.4 os x 10.8 mb air mid 2011 running smc 1.74 higher proposed update. click expand... confusingly, update version , firmware version have not been same other macs. given description references 10.8, i'm sure it's new update.   Forums Macs Notebooks ...

I want a battery meter built into the hardware on the iPhone 5

i'd see sort led battery meter akin built side of mac books. think handy press button or perhaps both of volume buttons simultaneously , have bar of led lights illuminate down side indicate power level of phone. might "that's 1 on screen for" quicker , more descrete illuminating whole screen. who's me?   would cool? sure. sure apple rather use space else. it's easy wake phone , check battery percentage (which presented greater degree of accuracy series of 5 or leds).   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 iL...

Recorder app from apple

i recorded somthing app played fine, given option name recording did that, cant find on phone   where looking it? should right in app recorded in.   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

Where can I buy hard drive for Xserve?

i want upgrade xserve, don't want buy apple drive module. can buy enclosure , put own sata drive in it? if so, can link store? thanks!   ummm have tried ebay? can find empty modules electronics cheap throw hard drive in there , go.   Forums Macs Mac OS X Server, Xserve, and Networking 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

Sooo does retina display mean farewell to matte screens?

can't imagine them working so, end?   why can't imagine them working together?   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

How can you get a program to load earlier on bootup?

i'm running mac os x lion 10.7.4 on late 2011 mbp. use logitech mouse it, , rely on logitech control center software configure mouse speed/acceleration (i don't mac os x acceleration, guess i'm used windows). problem every time boot , log in, mouse pointer extremely slow minute, because takes minute before mac os x loads logitech control center. there way mac os x load earlier?   slapple said: ↑ i'm running mac os x lion 10.7.4 on late 2011 mbp. use logitech mouse it, , rely on logitech control center software configure mouse speed/acceleration (i don't mac os x acceleration, guess i'm used windows). problem every time boot , log in, mouse pointer extremely slow minute, because takes minute before mac os x loads logitech control center. there way mac os x load earlier? click expand... have contacted logitec...

What's the bottleneck with my mini?

so have 2011 mac mini 2.5ghz i5 , 5400rpm hard drive. compared 2006 mac pro, scores 1,500 points higher on geek bench, starts struggle bit when throwing more things @ it. ram , processor usage seems ok, it's not maxing out- thinking issue hard drive since it's 5400, , have ssd in mac pro. it? or dual core mac mini not powerful 8 gigs of ram?   what not working expectations?   Forums Macs Desktops Mac mini iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Question About Jail Brake iphone 4

so jb iphone4 yesterday following video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grezwm_islq let cydia load, go search, type pdanet (free tethering app used when had droid) , when start typing first letter "p" app on list: pam (apple) pam modules pcre profile directory dont know else do!!! reason jb iphone because need app tethering! traveling , paying $19 day @ hotel staying at! ridiculous when can free internet out of phone.   then don't use pdanet - can use mywi or tetherme.   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

Seas0nPass now supports untethered iOS 5.1.1 on aTV2

http://blog.firecore.com/8099   jailbroke it, how install xbmc, or nitotv. there way install without using terminal?   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

Traveling to Europe. Need to conserve Data on iOS5

my company allows 100 megabyte usage on international travel month. isn't disabled following: 3g siri icloud backup photo stream notifications (one app @ time disabled of them except phone , messages) imessages switched manual email retrieval disabled "push" exchange email disabled itunes match enabled prompt me when wifi networks nearby (annoying might me hop on more wifi networks) else did miss? i'm leaving data roaming enabled might disable , enable when need use google maps or query email. thing else can reduce data use when don't explicitly request data use performed?   why don't turn on airplane mode?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Trouble...

Maximum Resolution for prospective 'retina' screens

hope hasn't been brought before, here goes: following assumes between , when new 'retina' displays introduced next month or so, thunderbolt spec won't updated. maximum useful throughput (goodput) current tb spec 8gbit/s per direction/per channel (8b/10b encoding). below displayport 1.0/1.1 spec of 8.64gbit/s. means there ceiling on size of display can driven thunderbolt cable. , seeing tb display apple's flagship external display, see updates resolution, matching, or @ least exceeding other displays available in apple's range. if apple's brand new 'universal port' spec championed, , had headstart with, couldn't work new high resolution updated tb display, why bother updating display resolutions @ all. so, out of way, maximum resolution is: 3072 x 1728. 60 fps * (3 * 8) bit colour * 3072 * 1728 = 7.644 gbit/s. sheer speculation, grounded in form of logic. there's nothing stopping...

small buzzing (SSD activity) when the air is plugged

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hi im have 2011 mba 13. want know if normal hear little hum or buzz (t sounds spinning hard disk, o shaver) every time scroll page on safari , when open app or loading (like sdd have activity) .i understand ssd not have because has no moving parts when unplug magsafe of air disappears appear when air plugged . small hum/buzz comes close esc key near magsafe connector in advance   sounds power management bit of computer - may nothing, take local apple store if still in warranty. david   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

Amazon is Penalizing (delay shipping) when you get free shipping:Amazon Shipping Scam

i ordered amazon thursday night. still shows "shipping soon." if had chose pay shipping have sent out on friday. , yes directly shipped amazon not distributor. in past when ordered things amazon on thursday night shipped next day whether usps or ups. 2 other issues: 1) when order amazon , choose usps shipping overcharge you. example few weeks ago ordered bottle of supplements , light. charged me $6.00 shipping. supplements cost $5.00--more shipping. there no way weight of package costs usps $6.00--and no not priority mail. 2) when amazon ships 1 of there distribution facilities don't tell shipping from. if need in hurry choose ups next day air (expensive), many times distribution facility close (within 50 miles). telling me shipping air 50 miles? no way, still charged air amount though didn't use , if had chose ground have arrived @ same time.   if choose next day air p...

iPod Toiluch not playing certain YouTube videos

dose know why idevies not play youtube videos on ipod touch google , play it's called rct3 won't install , won't stop please help. want play tube. videos dose know cannot please way how fix want play tube videos please thanks ---------- chimmy said: ↑ dose know why idevies not play youtube videos on ipod touch google , play it's called rct3 won't install , won't stop please help. want play tube. videos dose know cannot please way how fix want play tube videos please thanks click expand... please want play. erwin youtube videos because please send me   this might not problem, yt app blocks videos if have songs audio. apple wants buy song on itunes.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch ...

Just a little note about gaming.

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if reason want dual boot windows gaming, dual boot ubuntu. downloading windows 7 torrents or highly risky new sopa wannabe laws wizzing about. not worth buying windows. prefer mac on day.   people download windows using torrents? why not use digitalriver links or enterprise evaluation copy. there plenty of safe ways keep trial mode going forever or use slic mod. , know can use wine (or crossover) on os x. p.s. people, don't feed trolls (unlike i'm doing here).   Forums Archive Wasteland 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

Finance manager app for small business

i'm looking ipad app small business can keep transactions of individual customers, how spent , bought , create statements , invoices them.* icloud syncing or being able export email/dropbox can print them on mac or adjust of transactions on mac , not need ipad me.* have tried easy books , kashoo don't work , can't need.   bump!   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 iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Failed hard drive, corruption, and time machine?

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i hope right forum, issue spans software/hardware categories. 3 times on last 3 months i've have "invalid node structure" error (mbp mid-2010). once disk utility able fix no problem. last 2 times, however, (three weeks apart) had wipe hard drive , restore time machine backup because ins error seems have been caused deep file system or partition issue--i think ("volume bitmap needs minor repair" 1 of things came when trying repair ins error) did virus scans clamxav see if have inadvertently infected system , came clean. getting anxious hard drive failing, took computer evaluated certified repair peeps. replaced drive , got computer today. when tried use set-up assistant restore system backup, didn't work. got login screen after waiting 2 hours data transfer, not recognize password (i tried several times , know using right 1 account restoring--and generic "password" , leaving blank didn't work either)....

Outlook 2011 does not work when connected on Company Wireless

hi, new apple , started using mac book pro. bought in jan 2012 believe has recent updates. using outlook 2011 on mac. works fine when connected company network via vpn or when in office building , connected via wired lan. when connect via vpn, need add company dns server make work. @ work, switch secured company wireless network, outlook 2011 not work. tried not work. exchange setting work on vpn , wired lan https://sxxxhc01.sxxx.local/ews/exchange.asmx please note on company wireless network, webmail works following address https://mail.sxxxx.org company desk not support mac , shall thankful if can help thanks, regards, iateapple   perhaps don't want unauthorized devices accessing exchange on secure wireless? if company doesn't support macs you're sol. they're ones in position you, if refuse use webmail.   ...

Apple: a company that caves to demands of ATT like a little *****! (FaceTime over 3G)

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update: @ first pissed @ at&t more thought more pissed got @ apple since ones caving at&ts demand bake in alert ios software can explain me? if greedy sob company at&t wouldn't want people use facetime on 3g charge them when go on 2 / 3 gb data limits? seems penny wise , pound foolish. http://www.cultofmac.com/179430/att-ceo-responds-to-rumors-of-charging-customers-for-facetime-over-3g/   of course want u use @ same time work out great them if millions of iphone users had pay $5-$10 month facetime. mindless money grab going bite them back.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud...

help with second payed video project

i filmed in full 1080 p 2 hour baseball game edited in fcp x multi cam. rendered out product around 22 gigs, there chance compress video 4-5 gigs while retaining of quality? multi camera footage put put on disk 8.5 gb dual layer disk, along 2-3 minute highlights of game. thank in advance, zflyhigh   a couple questions: dual layer disk meant played in dvd player or storing (burning) file on it, on flash drive? have compressor 4 installed? i'll try answer of questions.. can compress 22gb file down 4-5gb while retaining ~98% quality. can done compressor or free applications handbrake. (compressor 4 recommended if plan on doing lot of work). if video meant played on dvd in movie format don't have use 4-5gb file source dvd encoding, you're better off using full size 22gb file fit onto disc using mpeg-2 encoding. if plan on going route helps have compressor 4 not required....

iPhone 5 Production Underway for an Expected Fall Launch

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according japanese blog mac otakara , next generation iphone has gone production in china. mac otakara cites reliable chinese sources information. reference, mac otakara cited similar sources when reported ipad 3 first went production in january 2012. lead time between production , launch ipad 3 approximately 2 months official launch date of march 16th, 2012. suggest see new iphone september, though production timelines ipad , iphone may differ significantly. meanwhile, wall street journal had reported iphone 5 begin production in june, , signs have pointed september or october launch new iphone. ​ leaked iphone 5 parts have suggested apple adopting two-tone backing central metal panel. mac otakara reports in production models panel have naked aluminum surface , partially glass covered portion. note small hole seen between lens , flash in prototype parts absent. article link: iphone 5 production underway expected fall lau...

MacBook Pro won't read LG Lucid

so dad switched providers at&t verizon & went iphones lg lucids. whenever plug phone mac says unreadable! have looked everywhere try , fix problem nothing seems work. got phone last week , beginning piss me off. want put music on phone can't since mac won't read it! can me please??!!!!   try doubletwist, it's designed handle music transfers android phones, among other things. jw   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

iPhone won't sync

hello people when plug in iphone 4s, won't sync everything. runs through 3-4 steps in itunes, whereas runs through couple more steps. it's syncing songs or anything. did perform clean install recently, has that. anyone, how sync iphone again? thanks, pen10k   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

No longer have "open in iFile"

i have no idea when stopped showing or why. ideas?   try reboot or re-install of ifile   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

What should I do?

my 3g ipod touch stopped working couple of days ago , i've been thinking of getting new ipod. kind of hoping 5g released september, i've read lot of things people saying won't update ipod touch, if won't big update, ipad mini replace ipod touch, etc. etc. also, that's still couple of months away if happen , don't know if wait long without one. thinking of getting 4th generation, 1 of friends told me better off spending money on samsung galaxy player 5.0. friend suggested buying used , reselling in september if new ipod touch come out, i'm not comfortable buying used (bad previous experience) , i'm not sure i'd want deal hassle of selling online (i tried selling ps2 online long time ago, , months , months in end, gave cousin). i'm confused should do. opinions? should wait september, buy 4g, or buy galaxy player 5.0? in advance.   ma...

Safari when opening new tabs....

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so why search history come when open new tab? have tap away search history list tap bookmarks. it's such pain. there better way open new tab of bookmarked site? can't 1 finds annoyingly , utterly cumbersome.   you may have 2 preferences set make appear safari malfunctioning. if when try open new tab , safari brings page showing history, have 1 of preferences in safari set "open new pages "history" (you can choose number of things here). if opening new tabs clicking "new tab" button, invoke preference. same goes file : new tab menu bar. open new tabs holding down apple (command) key when clicking on link or bookmark. opens whatever clicked on in new tab (saving hassle of more steps!) luck! beware, however, if opening bookmark bookmarks bar , exists in folder there, must not hold down apple key while clicking on folder itself, when you're r...

Do YOU think it is worth upgrading to iOS5 from iOS4?

right have iphone 4 ios 4.3.3. jailbroken, over-clocked it's blazing fast, & have apps not available in app store text notifier, , notably grooveshark. while know 5.1.1 can untethered jailbroken, iphone running smooth, , working flawlessly - fast, reliable, efficient, , useful. feature if did upgrade ios 5.1.1 siri0us cydia, let me voice text. thoughts?   the thing matters if think it's worth it features of ios 5 documented.   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

2012 Hex with 1333 Ram, Reads as 1066

title says it. picked 2012 3.33 hex, installed 32gb(4*8) of g.skill 1333 non ecc ram. mac reads 32gb of 1066. because ram non ecc? there can make read 1333? tried pram reset. thanks.   try 1 stick , see , try 2, 3 reboot each time, see if it's across board, got faulty 8gb stick in 32 cruicial, , read 4gb , computer no faster 2006 mac pro 1.1, quad. replacement ram worked , it's screaming fast now. huge difference in response.   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

Apple ID on rMPB

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hey, purchased rmpb today apple store, looks great , everything, have problem. not sure if problem exclusive rmpb, whenever required enter apple id , password (when downloaded adobe flash player instance), won't accept details enter. there isn't info box comes tell me details incorrect, box shakes. got ideas? in advance.   it doesn't want apple id; wants username you've set on computer. if don't know is, go system preferences > users & groups, , should list username under "current user" on left.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applicatio...

Thunderbolt SSD Questions

hey wondering advice... have 3.4 imac incredibly fast apart weak point of hard drive being standard 1tb affair... wondering if help... not keen spend £599 on thunderbolt drive obvious reasons , equally not keen on ripping machine apart fit internal drive , came out think cunning idea... intend is... have thunderbolt cable , seagate goflex desktop adaptor on way.... use of blutac putty... etc... stability thinking can half price make thunderbolt drive... thinking crucial m4 512ssd... thought if instead 256 in years time can same set again , raid them make faster , bigger , each year build up... way can spread out massive cost , reduce it... imac , have drives on shelf under desk not touched ever... big question have m4 goflex , therefore should go little cheaper or guys advise different... whats best software moving boot drive (i have main storage on nas) 180gb become smaller later new drive... final question next year , bey...

Notifications, I don't get this...

first of it's epic fail there not universal switch urn them off, reading article @ macworld , commented if steve new lot of people out of jobs, right. anyway happens me ve turned off in ebay, ebay isn't running, , notifies me? isn't strange or what? if can solve mystery me deserve congratulations. anger thing d mention mess notifications are, take off notification center, why should app istill notify app badge if have on in settings? explain me, what's point of having notifications outside notification centre? shouldn't if notification center choice in app settings off, app doesn't notify of anything???   if you're still receiving notifications ebay, i'd uninstall , reinstall app. how notifications mess? have 1 dedicated area manage notifications on per-app basis, , in there can chose whatever want. badges, it's matter of choice. nothing wron...

Video Organizer Recommendations

hi all, can recommend program that's sorta itunes or better organize, tag, video files off local server , play formats vlc or @ least let me choose launch vlc   usher many tricks handle management. i'm not sure how links networked volumes.   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

Imac 2TB Hard Drive Failed after 6 mos

so after fiddling week , taking in apple store, confirmed hd dead. running smart utility onyx , drive utilities come os lion, both did not find problems. under warranty hd getting replaced free. has else had happen early??? thanks.   me after 1 , half year usage western digital caviar black 1tb failed didn't replace because hadn't purchased apple care plan added esata port , have 4gb g-raid , happy.the problem hard disks in imac temperature.   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

rMBP Charge Time ?

how long retina macbook pro take charge? charger turn led off when charged?   takes me anywhere between hour , half 2 hours recharge 1% 100% whilst in light use. depends on you're doing whilst charging though. e.g: playing diablo 3 whilst plugged in result in not charging @ all. (power consumed immediately.) whilst charging led orange. once charged turns green. not turn off.   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

Macbook Air 2012 Autocad and 3dsMax

can macbook air 2012 11.6'' , i5 1,7 , 4gb ram , 128gb ssd run 3ds max , autocad ? if yes run smooth or quite chunky ? , heat ? thanks!   it might, cad better quad-core. consider getting i7 8gb ram. here minimum requirements. air meets minimums, again, more horsepower wouldn't hurt. http://usa.autodesk.com/autocad/system-requirements/ also, 3ds max requires windows partition, 8gb system better if plan run windows in virtual machine.   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

AVCHD import to FCX question

i new fcx , have import question. have sony sr12 , used clip wrap convert avchd video files on mac. ready import them fcx , wasn't sure if should check "create optimized media" preference under importing files converted prores 422 or not.   yes, can check that. did try import footage via fcp x camera directly already, without need clipwrap? here alternative clipwrap, if importing footage directly camera not work. transcoding .mts files (avchd footage) editable format (.mov)   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

iPhone 4S Home Button Loose Clicking

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hi all, today, 6.5-month-old iphone 4s started having weird behavior home button. home button makes clicking sound when lightly press (while not pressing fully), , feels loose , kinda "sticky." when let phone sit while. saw post @ apple support forums describes exactly i've been experiencing: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3894412?start=0&tstart=0# i've heard conflicting opinions: normal , it's not. phone still within warranty. replaced, i've heard replacement phones can worse when comes home button. willing either swap out @ genius bar or try suck , keep using phone is. home button quirk little annoying, iphone still functional , usable - couldn't happier it. think? thanks!   if unhappy within rights repaired or replaced because it's under warranty. it's better safe sorry.   ...