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Advice: Buying MacBook Pro

someone messaged me on youtube selling macbook pro. it's 2011, 15 inch model. offered him $500, , said he'd take it. find unfathomable. wants me pay him best buy gift card, because doesn't have paypal, , money's in cash. legit? should trust guy , buy macbook? he's going send me pictures of macbook piece of paper has username on it, can see if it's real deal.   scam - 99.99% chance of scam   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

Retina 256GB owners...wish you bought 512GB?

bought retina 256gb base model @ best buy last night, have not opened yet. still on fence if should take , 512gb. using photography (photoshop cs6, lightroom 4, nik, & hdr applications). install ms office on word/excel/power point. in theory, if store photos on external hard drives (which should anyways), should have big enough ssd. how many of 256gb owners wish went 512gb instead?   i don't own 1 , never opt largest hd available.   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

No real graphics improvement after upgrade?

have upgraded lion gm on mbp 15" 2.4 i5 (2010) , disappointingly haven't noticed of improvement in graphics. have moved installation around quite lot including upgrading snow leopard lion, clean installing lion , migrating time machine see if make difference, doing few more time machine installations when messed things up. symptoms include choppiness switching between panes on launchpad, opening folders worse , unhiding dock when starting / hasn't been done while. there hope when buy final release when comes out (yes, using imzdl gm) , clean install graphics performance? on lion briefly tried clean install before migrating stuff on time machine , couldn't see improvement.   eyron said: ↑ have upgraded lion gm on mbp 15" 2.4 i5 (2010) , disappointingly haven't noticed of improvement in graphics. have moved installation ...

Up to date before general release?

hi, ml gm has been released. wondering if eligible date programme gm build before general release, or @ same time else?   you'll when it's publicly released of course   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

Resolved Moving data/progs from old machine to new one abroad

i've got unibody macbook (running snow leopard) selling before move abroad, , and buy macbook pro there. migration assistant doesn't seem in case. appreciated.   do have such thing external hd/time capsule play with?   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

HELP! Trying to copy .jpg to flashdrive NOT from iphoto

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have been working @ long time. .jpeg files not in iphoto, in desktop , trying tidy , free memory while saving valuable pics. used finder locate pics (.jpg). of pics on desktop, , iphoto, , documents. unnecessary space eaten them. "selected all", , tried drag them memory stick, i've done in past docs, in groups or individually. not move. tried individual pics, no problem. in edit tab said "copy 10 items" have 9000 -mac has better that! (pics=3 gb,space available= 2gb, want take full advantage of) so, created blank folder on desktop, , placed on left bar, easy drag. till then. highlighted pics , tried drag (i believe finder getting list "documents", not desktop). did not work @ first, may have taken long time mac handle job. colorful wheel told me mac doing something, , voila! pics there. open folder, looks pics had. try drag folder memory stick. circle bar across (forbidden) sign. surprised, go folde...

Dual Boot XP and Lion?

ok, i've seen posts on in past few days non of them seem working me. main post i've noticed if put windows xp disc drive , restart mac holding down option when loads disc appear boot option , click 1 , install. seems real way of getting xp installed since bootcamp in lion no longer supports xp. issue when insert disc , press option dont disc icon click on , wondering if going wrong somehow. i've done far.....i've partitioned hdd have 50gb xp (a little know use 3d animation programs), took iso xp downloaded academic alliance website university part of microsoft program , burt both dvd , cd (encase made difference). put disc in drive , turned off macbook pro , on holding down option key (a.k.a alt). far can get, nothing shows other main drive , recovery drive. there else out there has tried install windows xp on macbook pro mid-2009 15" running lion 10.7.4 (or similar) , managed work?   ...

Text Orientation (titles) in iMovie 11

ok, i'm doing video imovie 11 , i'm having situation titles. i'm placing titles in video , everytime change text orientation changes in places. have fix it. if close imovie , open again changes text orientation of titles again... how can fix this? thanks!!!   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

Resolved Need help with Lion

i bought mbp 13" feb , going release ml. wan't keep full install copy of lion , don't buy appstore since mac eligible download in case ever need (reinstallation using internet recovery) tried getting using method given here . not working anymore! can provide me th sha1 hash of installesd.dmg can download other source before wipe off hd , install ml. although finding authentic copy of disk image uphill battle since have no idea find 1 , believe torrents bad idea, @ least checksum helpful in advance   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 A...

Refurbed air or....

i have brand new macbook pro (non-retina, high def screen) , have relegated 2 year old mbp (15 incher) bringing along work me non-work things, such internet searches, or reference books. it's bit large , obvious on desk, plus little heavier i'd (though far being 17 inch hp.) toying idea of refurb air apple store use instead. 1 of basic ones- no more 850 list. there of later core2 machines, , basic i5 ones 4gb ram fit price. light surfing (no gaming) , rare light use of windows vm, these machines still viable? not positive yet i'll invest in one, curious. mbp have (2.53ghz i5, 500 gig hd, 8 gb ram , standard glossy) new, , doing okay, i'm thinking of smaller 1 convenience. ideas welcome. i've got number of options @ home already- couple of netbooks, have ipad bring has bluetooth keyboard, , older windows laptops well. far, mbp if favorite. bit large.   to hones...

trouble with divx player

i running mac os 10.6.8 using divx plus web player. have downloaded divx videos. cannot locate them. recall being able search file name yesterday , finding them. how can find divx videos being sent?? please me out: thx in advance! sincerely, - s g   have thought looking in movies folder?   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

Ati 4870 problem

the ati 4870 gpu in 2008 mac pro seems throwing problems of lately. not displaying @ on screen start up. , home screen extremely slow, unresponsive , screen covered in white squares. card seems hot when doesn't boot correctly. card fried? in advance.   stick fork in it, it's done before sending dumpster, make sure fan clear of dust , spinning   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

How much the screen in RMBP is worth and opinions

hi all, waiting 2.6/16/512 rmbp arrive (scheduled july 4), have started having second thoughts money apple charges laptop (and of course agreed pay - second thoughts about). so, me living in canada, things this. retina pro 2.6/16/512gb sales tax came out @ cdn$3422 spent last 11 days waiting laptop , started becoming more financially conscious thought this: mbp non-retina mid-2012: high end: 2.6ghz, hi-res antiglare (must me) comes out @ cdn$2631 comes 750 5400rpm. prices samsung 830 256gb right here cdn$300 (sales tax included). total $2931. $500 less you: lose retina, 512-256 = 256 flash , 16-8=8 gb ram, of course form factor gain 750gb storage, (maybe piece of mind due tried design) thought fuss of carrying external me (the 750gb). turns out data doubler owc 70-80. let's cdn$3000. 3000 non-retina 8gb, 256 same flash (samsung 830), second drive 750gb, no optical drive, tried design, same cpu, same gp...

Accessories website that ships via FedEx?

just wondering if tell me online stores ship via fedex? need order couple iphone/ipad accessories, due setup of apartment building, takes me weeks ups package whereas fedex leave in office. know amazon prime ups, point me sites ship exclusively via fedex? help.   pjstock42 said: ↑ just wondering if tell me online stores ship via fedex? need order couple iphone/ipad accessories, due setup of apartment building, takes me weeks ups package whereas fedex leave in office. know amazon prime ups, point me sites ship exclusively via fedex? help. click expand... incase, case mate, incipio, griffin - no seidio, sgp - yes can't think of more company names.. wants add this?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch ...

Two HDs in 2nd optical bay on 2010 Mac Pro?

i have ordered owc multi mount install 1 3.5" hard drive , 1 2.5" ssd 2nd optical drive bay of 2010 2.8mhz quad. however, since there's 1 sata/power connector in 5.25" bay area, how can connect third drive? there additional sata port on motherboard? on mac pro 1,1, there 2 sata ports. item description on owc web page says kit includes needed install 2 additional drives. don't see how. ( http://eshop.macsales.com/item/owc/mm352a52mp9/ )   you un-plug dvd drive unnecessarily sata well. can split power y-splits sata split not happening.   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music P...

Anyone know long it takes Apple to refund money after you cancel an item?

i placed order yesterday base model rmbp. oddly enough, apple took money out of account instantly. changed mind today , want different model, cancelled order. know how long takes them give refunds? didn't think billed until item shipped?   phaserfuzz said: ↑ i placed order yesterday base model rmbp. oddly enough, apple took money out of account instantly. changed mind today , want different model, cancelled order. know how long takes them give refunds? didn't think billed until item shipped? click expand... it can take business day or 2 transactions process. want money fast possible, don't have incentive fast-track transactions going other way.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBoo...

MBPR tear down and what it means for iMac

so first tear down of macbook pro retina had been posted , more inaccessible mbp before it. not surprise confirmation of apples design direction. reading thru noticed ram soldered board. when imac redesigned can expect user upgradable ram thing of past? hope not. if so, spec bump year before new 2013 redesign. http://www.ifixit.com/teardown/macbook-pro-with-retina-display-teardown/9462/1#.t9iigbd5mc0   the same done on mba due space constraints. unless make imac thin mbpr or mba, doubt they'll make non-upgradeable.   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 iLi...

When will Amazon/Retail Stores get the New MBP's in Stock?

title says all, when amazon new mbp's in stock can order one? have amazon gift card credit, why wondering.   nobody knows, keep hitting refresh guess. few weeks based on past experience.   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Considering used MacPro

hello. looking option of buying used mac pro. video editor , i've been able of work on c2d mbpro , similar machine - felt use more juice, hd content , rendering times. professionally video editor , use avid workstations @ work, little freelancing stuff i've been able work way do. intrigued mac pro, haven't had desktop machine in on 4 years , have 24" 1920x1200 display (fujitsu-siemens p24 scenic view), use firewire dv camcorder , external usb drives. interested in making "budget" machine oem parts. it'd cool 128gb ssd , have 2x1tb regular drives in raid, internal hdd timemachine , max out ram possible. but not have experience , don't have estimate on processing power of processors used in mac pro. i'm not sure on price. i'd hate mac pro , find out processor-wise i'm on same level i5's in current mb pro's. example have stumbled upon used 2010 mac pro nehalem w3520 2,66 quad...

GTA: IV not working - Intel HD3000?

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today, figured it'd nice install , play gta: iv on macbook. well, bad. hardly works because game said had 60 mb of vram can't change graphics , world not loading. (all see water , random objects) have 13" macbook pro, late 2011 (2.4 ghz i5, 8 gb ram) 512 mb vram in os x. canyourunit shows 1,4 gb vram in windows 7 ultimate (x64, sp1). assume problem caused intel hd 3000 graphics card, installing new drivers didn't solve anything. know solution this?   gta iv minimum requirement processor 2.4ghz dual-core. have 2.8ghz dual-core i7, , ran crap. gta iv processor heavy. have 1gb video card, maybe because trying run in 1920x1080, should have tried lower resolution. don't think mbp can run game sorry.   Forums Macs Windows, Linu...

Samsung (aka the Korean CopyShop) has done it again!!

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the article , pictures speaks - blatant rip-off samsung of classic piece of apple hardware. time it's mac mini (at least external design; inside, that's story): http://www.macworld.co.uk/mac/news/?newsid=3361470&pagtype=allchandate   it's p. o. s. cpu next nothing wonder charge it. 16gb ssd joke. more info on here: price low 330 http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/samsung-chromebox-gets-a-premature-outing-330-price-tag/ there link tube video advert gear. ( tigerdirect selling lot tiger direct not nice.)   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...

ipad and Push for email?

can please me set push notification yahoo email account on ipad. @ 1 time working , not. want make sure settings how should be.   are setting using yahoo option? no need use microsoft exchange option. might want check fetch new data set push.   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

Not this again.....(arguing about the next iPhone)

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reading every apple blog's comments/ forums, become apparent once again we're arguing next iphone (remember last october)? want come out in june- can't deny it. whether or not does- apple whether screw on customers and/or developers. know if do, they'll find away "cure" aspect ratio , please customers didn't update 4s in hopes complete redesign. give new guy chance! tim, in opinion, did not disappoint @ d10, , still see feature bright, despite changes in management. believe? it'll come out in june/july along new macs. btw: what's wrong in believing can?   here go again.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software ...

iphone 4s won't recognize being plugged into computer/car

hey guys, going through issue can't seem find answer to. on past few weeks i've been experiencing issue jailbroken iphone 4s (ios 5.0.1) can not connect wall adapter charge, or function in way. i've let sit because wasn't necessity (wifi-sync works fine) i'm in position can not update 5.1.1 because wifi update not work, either. can not update via cable itunes (10.6.1) on imac (lion 10.7.3) because computer ignores iphone exists when plug in. i've used 3 different wires know that's not case, including 1 plug in wall. other features on phone work normal, if means anything. appreciated, , if more info needed please ask. edit: it's worth, think started shortly after jail broke iphone. can't remember sure, though.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone ...

Time Lapse Photography

i want make time lapse video of on several months. see apps taking this, want want app overlay previous pic can line them up. want make sure take pics close same position possible. of panorama apps do. got idea across. there out there? or recommendations on how can best this?   i think understand you're getting at. haven't seen such app, sounds need viewfinder overlay real-time camera view (at 50% transparency) on existing image. or, half screen show real-time image, , other half existing image, , match side-to-side. failing that, suggest solve problem making rigid camera holder can register position physical features of area placed (against wall, along edge of railing, etc.). if it's in public place, make sure register permanent structure. final thought. don't have experience such software, might check image stacking software (commonly used astrophotograph...

Should I....

get http://www.costco.com/browse/produc...14&ntx=mode+matchallpartial&nty=1&topnav=&s=1 <--great deal. or should 2012 mbp 15" first? if dslr wait until christmas time mbp.   can you?   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

ATV2 Question about Wifi with no Broadband

ok, lost comcast connection storm last night, repair person on way out later today, there anyway bypass need connection internet in order using atv2 , mini server inside house. want able watch movies in itunes library, without internet, can not turn on sharing. please not tell me there no way around , apple lacks solution, render atv2 useless then.   if home sharing wasn't turned on before lost internet don't think can anything. far know needs internet check account.   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

Texting ?

does know if ios5 ever able send text without having hit try again on screen when go send text when have 1 incoming. y other phones used this. when hit send button attempt send , receive other text , phone automatically resend text. way set in setting or this? lot of texts work , time red ! next text because have incoming one. there way around this? james   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Older iOS Versions iOS 5 and earlier 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

OS Lion to upgrade or not?

this question has been debated death, need advice. have mid 2010 15" mbp i7 dual processor , 750 gb (7200rp) hard drive, running on snow leopard. upgrade lion quandary download app store ( broadband mobile router) or go the thumb drive. have purchased new wd studio 2tb portable hard drive toback to. moving abroad permanently in 6 weeks live , work , thought if went wrong @ least have physical copy of lion sought out problems might come up. how go rate lion compared snow leopard? advice or input appreciated. jenko.   i stay snow leopard if you. when upgraded computer noticed slight speed decrease plus didn't makes can't go snow leopard. mean personal preference save 40 bucks unless need icloud. gain. there other changes doesn't change functionality.   Forums Macs ...

After restart safari stucks:(

when finnish work on macbook, esp. using safari , shut down station, minimize safari few bars opening dock (not next trash, icon on dock) because expect when want power macbook next time , open safari- want continue last opened session. when try this- safari after login next trash , when try open safari frozen! :-( edit: happened me after reinstall whole system. please can give me advice, should it? thank   lion can reopen automatically.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

1.5GB of RAM just disappears?

hey guys, started using dropbox sync files. tried uploading 1gb file , worked. however, while uploading somehow 1.5 gb of ram or became used. checked in activity monitor , doesn't what's using ram in list. nothing has changed in terms of memory usage in activity monitor, 1.5gb of ram of still being used. when reboot goes normal, annoying.   macnoobguy said: ↑ hey guys, started using dropbox sync files. tried uploading 1gb file , worked. however, while uploading somehow 1.5 gb of ram or became used. checked in activity monitor , doesn't what's using ram in list. nothing has changed in terms of memory usage in activity monitor, 1.5gb of ram of still being used. click expand... you don't need worry ram being used. mac os x manages memory automatically, no interference user or 3rd party apps. thing need watch page out...

New update to 5.1.1 JB?

now new update 5.1.1 been released apple according mobile burn ==> http://www.mobileburn.com/chtml/mobile_story.jsp?id=19478&title=apple-updates-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-to-ios-511 news how should apple begin unsigned 5.1 , in process leave doors open official 5.1 jailbreak.   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

Deleted folder keeps coming back

so, downloading pictures collection of photos have week ago , put them in folder because had bunch of photos same name had 80 photos downloaded , didn't want them clogging desktop. so, made folder called 17 magazine (their out takes magazine) , put pictures in there , fixed names , put photos in correct spot , deleted folder. now, week ago , it's been coming onto desktop ever since. i've "secure empty trash" i've restarted it, i've renamed it, moved , it's been annoying. how can stop it!!   help!!!   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications i...

Mini Empires

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hey guys, downloaded new game mini empires , want me hack it. need lot of gems (oh whatever called) can please me?? there easy way hack iphone games? i'm using iphone 3gs 4.2.1   why bother playing game then?   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

Keyboard internitantly disconnecting.

my keyboard momentarily disconnects , reconnects few seconds later, ideas? often, during caurse of day. batteries quality rechargables. when typing emails, text slows down, , if stop typing text appears , catches up. again thoughts anybody? thanks. martin   martinchivers said: ↑ my keyboard momentarily disconnects , reconnects few seconds later, ideas? often, during caurse of day. batteries quality rechargables. when typing emails, text slows down, , if stop typing text appears , catches up. again thoughts anybody? thanks. martin click expand... it helps if specify exact computer model , keyboard you're using. how maximise macrumors troubleshooting experience   Forums Macs Desktops ...

Preventing turning off phone or enabling Airplane mode? - Jailbreak

i wondering if there way make harder prevent unauthorized people turn off jailbroken iphone or enabling airplane mode? reason asking iphone 4s snatched out of hand yesterday 3 bikers in central london , although police arrived find iphone couldn't track, lock, or wipe iphone data connection must have been disabled. (those actions still pending on icloud.com) find iphone flawed doesn't take prevent phone being tracked. thieves had not been able turn off phone police have been able track them. there can prevent on jailbroken iphone? can tell me if activator override "hold sleep button" function? airplane mode? can example require pass code if wants change airplane mode or that? appreciated. , advise me: around before use precious iphone in public...   cool idea. i'm curious answer well. you'd need hold both button action prevent hard reboot-because shu...

Find my IPhone across multiple accounts

i'm manager company , staring making switch blackberry iphone. got each user set iphone own itunes/icloud account avoid creating single company account i'd have monitor excessive purchases. * although can each of them set find friends app , track phone located @ time, i'm restricted doing computer (unless i'm mistaken , there's desktop version) more importantly, able use find iphone features alerts, remote lock , remote wipe in event of lost or stolen phone. find friends app although useful doesn't appear professional enough either. * thoughts on whether become possible in future, or if i'll forced creating single icloud account?   cristovao said: ↑ i'm manager company , staring making switch blackberry iphone. got each user set iphone own itunes/icloud account avoid creating single company account i...

Giving used iPad as gift

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hi, bought ipad 2 give gift sister living in india [i in now]. power ipad first time, select country us, enter itunes account use on other ipad , installed bunch of free apps , paid apps, can have few apps play right away. after give her, not using account on ipad anymore. login store using own apple account in india. here's question. let's goes 'store' option on ipad settings, logs me out , logs in own account. 1. can still use apps installed on ipad using account [i assume if have updated, may need login account...but assuming doesn't care updates]? 2. if clicks on 'app store' icon on ipad, country's app store go to? country of apple account logged in or country selected when ipad first powered up? basically, trying achieve this. want setup ipad in , have bunch of apps on when give in india. have use own account on. feel free let me know if have suggestion on best way go this.   ...

Garage band + headset mic, help?

hello, need getting mic functionality work on mac. system setting>sound> "output" headphone port system setting>sound> "input" 2 options" internal microphone built-in , other line in audio line-in port head phones work not mic. can't , sound reception mic. headset 2 jacks only. have latest imac , lion osx. can use internal mac mic, prefer headset mic jacks assignment. garageband "mono 1" , mono 2 (built-in input) monitor: off on   what exact headset model , manufacturer? perhaps under mistaken impression audio input jack on mac mic-level, when in reality it's line-level? see this related thread .   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple W...

GreatShield VIES iPad Sleeve Review

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i on hunt relatively cheap ipad sleeve work ipad 3 , case (incase magazine jacket). found while browsing on amazon , decided try out, though there no reviews on it. , must impressed quality of sleeve. has bubble-sleeve interior absorb shock , nylon material it's made of doesn't feel cheap @ all. there zipper compartment on front can store cables , such. opted grey version. highly recommend looking sleeve complement ipad. it's $11, of moment, it. here's link gray , black versions: grey: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b007jl712s/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details black: http://www.amazon.com/greatshield-n...tion-verizon/dp/b007i8tute/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1 here's pics:   now when going update islide cases?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch ...

Luardi?

anyone try company? http://www.luardi.com/slim-aluminum-bumper-17.html have aluminum bumpers, similar vapor pro guess...wonder if there antenna or quality issues...   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Buying advice iPad 2 or new iPad?

going buy ipad. debating between ipad 2 32 gb wi-fi , new ipad 32 gb wi-fi. prices $499 , $599. uses surfing, photo sharing (pics taken @ time, not left on ipad long - except favorites). ebooks, games (sharing ipad grandnieces). won't reading long periods of time. have looked @ new ipad @ bb , warmer touch. thought buy ipad 2 , upgrade in couple of years. being cheap?   davidinva said: ↑ going buy ipad. debating between ipad 2 32 gb wi-fi , new ipad 32 gb wi-fi. prices $399 , $499. uses surfing, photo sharing (pics taken @ time, not left on ipad long - except favorites). ebooks, games (sharing ipad grandnieces). won't reading long periods of time. have looked @ new ipad @ bb , warmer touch. thought buy ipad 2 , upgrade in couple of years. being cheap? click expand... new 32gb ipad $499? that's steal. grab me 1 while...

Change iTunes Details

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is there way change these "hard-coded" itunes details on summary page, such date?   attached files: a"> screen shot 2012-04-15 @ 3.40.49 pm.png file size: 57.4 kb views: 60 which date? expect date modified being picked file attributes, similar how info or finder show last date of modification. if case should able use touch command in terminal.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iMac G4 Logicboard

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i got new logic board 700 mhz imac g4 (one of pins on old 1 bended, airport slot went bad, heatsink came off...) when plug new 1 won't give me "bong" sound or power monitor. ideas? harddrive spin , think loading operating system (just sounds like). ram good. in advance. please please, help! need computer.   sk8er123 said: ↑ i got new logic board 700 mhz imac g4 (one of pins on old 1 bended, airport slot went bad, heatsink came off...) when plug new 1 won't give me "bong" sound or power monitor. ideas? harddrive spin , think loading operating system (just sounds like). ram good. in advance. please please, help! need computer. click expand... bended? made night. lol. it's psu if you're sure part kgb. check make sure installed correctly, failing that, psu.   ...

How Should I handle my files?

so i'm not quite @ point of having nas in next year or so. i'd keep in mind eventual migration of itunes library on the nas not of import right now. music: 100gb movies: 365gb tv shows: 608gb have music on separate drive form itunes folder , manage myself. (after ripping cd or something, copy files onto music drive , drag them itunes) purchase of more , more music itunes (and since upgrading bitrate of matched music) find want let itunes managed music. , copy import itunes itunes library can eliminate step or two. so, question is, how can , still retain movies , tv shows on separate drives? when moved itunes library blank 500gb drive , told consolidate files, pops error says disk isn't big enough. valid considering extensive video collection. ideas? (sorry soapbox)   if understand correctly, having similar issue user, take quick @ thread, got tell itune no cop...

Had my first productive FaceTime last night

my roommate , trying install dimmer light switch in our living room, , dad knows electricity called him on phone. didn't help. dad has ipad 2 , have new ipad told him call me on facetime. able walk through whole process , see wires , in real time, , got work! plus entertaining have mom in background worrying him electrocuting himself, lmao. thought awesome. productive facetime?   anytime can coordinate parents. have 2 kids , live 3 hours away. facetime essential part of how communicate our children. love it. used show them our bathroom when done remodeling it.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Compu...

Having a few bootcamp issues

evening gents, i'm having problem bootcamp , i'm swear im doing correctly. started boot camp , used create , bootable usb disk iso , told download required drivers. happened no problem. windows installed , everything. how ever when go windows doesnt have drivers. nothing works in terms of display, wireless , rest. can 1 shed light ?   i have experienced on 2 of mbp. need make sure file completes in mac. if apple tells ready, double check. both times when apple told me ready boot windows, turns out usb empty. if haven't start working on bootcamp, blow away , start over. if not, friend of yours download driver since major pain find online.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone ...

Longevity air vs pro

what last longer? or same. whats main difference in cpus??   as far physically lasting longer, same far usefulness, mbp has upgradeable parts allow expand in future while air not air pretty buy said, love air   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

HELP! When i run any microsoft office 2004 app it wont launch

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it shows error message box , sais: microsoft [product name] cannot load microsoft office shared libraries know means? hunter6690 ​   usually occurs if have removed 1 or more office applications somewhere other /applications/microsoft office 2004. put word, excel, powerpoint or entourage in folder, , try reopening affected application. if doesn't resolve issue may have remove , reinstall entire office suite.   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

Low Noise external drive?

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i have old g-drive mobile firewire 800/400 & usb2.0 timemachine backup. problem not long ago upgraded 320gb 500gb , new drive make quite lot of noise... not actual noise worried about, buzzing gets pretty annoying whenever doing it's thing. it's occupying fw800 port have, bit problematic have fw800 drive want access time time... that's why looking more low noise drive can daisy chain fw800!! have been looking @ wd passport studio (the black one) or lacie d2 quadra - wich 1 low noise or there better? can not taller mac mini have fit in next in sonnet macrack mini mount.   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 iLi...

Is MacBook Air for me?

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i looking mba never having used 1 want make sure it's correct me. want 256gb/8/13.3 model use home serato use, playing football manager, browsing internet , excel use. know fed of these threads   should fine.   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

Help me choose a 4-bay DAS?

greetings forum, well, it's time me start thinking expanding storage options. instead of buying external drive compliment current one, i've decided buy 4-bay das (not nas, have no router , no need nas) having trouble finding 1 sits comfortably me. so, i'm hoping fellow members here have advice on das units. preferences: -4-bay -firewire 800 , esata connectivity -a no-raid mode, drives show in osx separate hard disks. -not picky drive manufacturer/firmware should need replace drive in future. -able handle 3tb drives -no additional software; want plug mac , have show current external drive would. -for sake of broadening suggestions, i'm not going set maximum price point this. if have solutions, want hear them regardless of how expensive are. other things: -i'm not picky looks or sounds of box, room box in noisy fans , music/movies that's playing. -the das unit floats boat owc mercury elite pro qx2 , i'd rather n...

Where do I find the plugin for Flash Player

i'm tired of not having info pop on websites plugin missing inplace of video or pictures. , find proper plugin?   there site called "google", might have heard of it. if type in flash, first hit.. also, if use chrome browser, flash built-in. no need plugin.   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

Weird pricing apple vs amazon

2011 base 13" mba $929 recond apple. amazon has 2012 brand new $939. wha?????   where see 2012 13" air $939?   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