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Is it possible to replace a screen that has many small scratches and blemishes?

hi, ipod touch screen has many little scratches , blemishes. don't want that--so, repair center able replace screen (or maybe outer scratched layer of screen)? ideas of how cost? thanks!   ifixit ifixit.com has information. didn't mention generation ipod own. why not try polishing compound on glass surface first?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod touch 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

Screenshot location

i'm sure posted before can't see it anyway when screen grab (cmd+shift+4) drops onto desktop, how change drops it? ie folder somewhere on hard drive? hate desktop being filled screenshots , little bit more control of go i'm running lion osx cheers   http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=971831&highlight=screenshot+location   Forums Macs macOS macOS 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

20 meg limit over 3G whose fault?

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the 20mb limit single download on 3g at&ts thing or apples? im going att being reason. if so, whats limit on verizon? of course google why bother when im here. last question, limit mean icloud stuff? thx   the verizon iphone has same restriction. sent droid using tapatalk   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

Obtaining iPod profile in OS X

my ipod nano (3rd gen, think) stolen while on holidays. travel insurance company requires proof of purchase. don't have receipt or original box (i had these recycled long ago!). however, i'm sure there must evidence on mbp somewhere it's been in possession. in particular, mean registered ipod mbp time ago. possible find/access file somewhere print out proving did, indeed, own ipod?   potlatch said: ↑ my ipod nano (3rd gen, think) stolen while on holidays. travel insurance company requires proof of purchase. don't have receipt or original box (i had these recycled long ago!). however, i'm sure there must evidence on mbp somewhere it's been in possession. in particular, mean registered ipod mbp time ago. possible find/access file somewhere print out proving did, indeed, own ipod? click expand... a profile on computer wo

ssd vs hdd is it even worth it???

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hey guys, buying 15" macbook pro , in quite predicament few reasons... ssd: first being price of ssd low amount of storage. concern wont enough , dont feel doing lots of other things external hard drives , other inconvenient things. if 128 gb $90 bucks or 256 gb $400. neither memory lots of money goods of ssd's there speed, no moving parts! hdd: these things cheap , come lots of storage. down side have have moving parts , less durable slower.if 1 of these free. choose 500gb 7200 rpm. worth less memory , more money better performance or should take free memory isnt powerful? guys recommend , think should get?   no 1 can answer you, have decide if it's worth you. mine came 250gb 5400rpm, , if don't count .mkv bluray rips use ~100gb. me, deceaion 240/256gb ssd no brainer. plan 1tb wd opti bay in future can keep of blurays on laptop, since watch them when h

World of Warcraft on last-gen MVP 15?

for have owned or have had great deal of experience playing or watching wow on 2010 model mbp (the lowest 1 on current referb totem pole, 256mb 330m graphics) how game run? keep consistent fps decent settings? hold while raiding? point of comparison, deciding between $1200 referb pro , $1100 referb imac (which has 512 card in it), , lady prefers second laptop on imac long laptop price , wow right. thanks!   i used 10/20 man raids on it. don't remember settings did fine. averaged 30+fps had capped @ 50 keep getting hot. 2.53ghz i5, , 1680x1050 display, should better if using 1400x900 display.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Des

Missing Dock

no matter theme or custom dock download not show have tried un-checking in winterboard. ideas why have no dock @ on 4.3.3? have dock in safe mode?   try uninstalling winterboard, , reinstalling it. next guess, @ least.   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

iChat problem

hello i'm on 10.6.7 - macbook pro 2011, seeing when use ichat usual, when double click them , open in preview app, previewed images created file on desktop tried trash ichat, preview prefs, no way ! if friend drag chat window , double click better see preview app, see image created on desktop arrgghhh !!! tried keep them there, hoping after restart cleared such temparary files...but no way :-( what's happening? seems invisible previewed files visible and/or prevent them cleared after restart. suggestion ?? tia all tele   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

Mouse recomendations?

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i'm looking mouse high dpi , multitude of buttons (more 5) map mission control/launchpad/etc.. to looking @ logitech g700 mac drivers crap, wondering people use around here.   well don't logitech won't help. use marathon mouse m705 on mac pro. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-...43?wt.mc_id=p_bazvoice_srchvoice&strf=partner tons of buttons , superb battery life. preference pane allows amazing customization. works snow leopard , lion in testing.   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

Speck Fitted Case! Anyone?

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any of guys have 1 of these? feedback please! amazon have no review on yet! nice! link   attached files: speck case.jpg file size: 328.3 kb views: 98 pretty cool lookin. what's made out of?   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

Getting Rosetta back in OSX

i love move lion, cannot afford office 11 @ time, , 04 need anyways. major issue quicken. check out page http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2011/03/03/will-mac-os-x-lion-kill-quicken-2007-3/ still using quicken 2006 , did try quicken essentials bare basics. not have third of features in version of quicken. if moved lion mean lose quicken wud serious problem me. aware of fusion , parallels, cannot afford them @ time , booting boot camp run quicken windows insane, looks move remain on snow leopard, until crafty , smart third party developer finds out way rosetta in osx. john   why keep depending on rosetta? intuit should have updated quicken intel years ago. instead, clinging platform killed 5 years ago. i'd find new app.   Forums Macs macOS

Is This Mac Pro Worth It?

i regularly see deals on mac pros in area. 1 looking @ right has 2 dualcore cpus , 2 videocards, 4gb of ram, , 1tb hard drive $750. thinking of swapping out gpus , putting in 5770 apple gaming on bootcamp. think machine worth price at? don't need best performance can upgrade ram later down line, looking machine can run os x programs need , decent gaming on bootcamp side. thoughts? thank you!   is 1,1 or 2,1 macpro. 3,1 macpro has xeon processors. model name: mac pro model identifier: macpro3,1 processor name: quad-core intel xeon processor speed: 2.8 ghz number of processors: 2 total number of cores: 8 l2 cache (per processor): 12 mb memory: 12 gb bus speed: 1.6 ghz not saying not buy @ $750 unit looking at, options upgrade, expand , run more recent versions of os x limited.   Forums

advice on buying an air

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hi, have sold white unibody macbook (which on last legs) in order upgrade macbook air! can advise me on these questions? 1. new macbook air hot? liked unibody macbook because didn't seem hot on base (maybe due being plastic , not metal?). 2. how space available when turn on 128gb macbook air first time (i not considering bigger hard drive option @ moment due higher price)? 3. notice speed bump 2010 unibody macbook? hardware wise i5's in macbook airs better 2.4ghz c2d in macbook? how graphics card compare? 4. people miss dvd drive? 5. whats screen quality on new 13" macbook air's (i happy screen on unibody macbook) responses received   heliocentric said: ↑ 1. new macbook air hot? liked unibody macbook because didn't seem hot on base (maybe due being plastic , not metal?). click expand... the 13"

Thunderbolt to FW800 cable?

does make adapter yet? looking @ 13in air today since drives @ home fw800 , don't want move slower usb2 impractical me it.   looked in apple store didn't seem have them.   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

Bootcamp migration to new Mac with Lion

i have bootcamp partition on current mac running sl, , comfortable using winclone: http://terrywhite.com/techblog/archives/1314 question is, there issue migrating boot camp partition (ntfs win 7 64 bit) of different mac running sl, onto new mac lion, using above winclone method? looking forward comments people have done it. sadly, have resource heavy windows software need run work.   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

What's the real upgrade policy?

i'm seeing mixed results when talk people iphone upgrades. more people , carriers in mix i'm curious real upgrade policy now. in past, when next iphone available, current iphone owners less 18 months of service on contract given full discount upgrade latest iphone. i'm not sure true read people upgrading 3g 3gs , i4. did policy start , apply people owned original iphone? what's deal? iphone faithful upgrade every year latest iphone when it's under 18 month minimum? if you've been able how? , don't mean upgrade pay more money. i'm talking full discount price.   if pay $100+ on line, line gets upgrade every year.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac

Any way to re-locate iTunes Library??

i've googled long , hard (twss) yet find solution allow me perform reasonably simple task without messing music library. i've moved new machine, , have copied entire itunes library because folder structure different (used store media on separate partition, stored in home folder), i'm left few unsatisfactory options: continue using old itunes library has tracks , playlists preserved doesn't know of files located. delete , re-add tracks library, means itunes knows wipes of precariously chosen playlists. do 'move' , 'consolidate' method copy of tracks new location mess personal taste in folder structure/file naming believe have check 'allow itunes organise music folders' (uh, no itunes, had massive mp3 collection long before glint in steve jobs' eye....) start new itunes library scratch (??!) missing obvious? there's got easy way this, right? want change start of file path in itunes library datab

iPhone 4 Back Glass

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i know question has been asked several times, haven't found similar thread here goes. i've been using iphone 4 naked sgp protector back. want forgo using kind of protector accumulate dust , pain maintain. how glass scratch when set on surfaces? mainly, users "naked iphones" post pics of backs after use?   govern1 said: ↑ i know question has been asked several times, haven't found similar thread here goes. i've been using iphone 4 naked sgp protector back. want forgo using kind of protector accumulate dust , pain maintain. how glass scratch when set on surfaces? mainly, users "naked iphones" post pics of backs after use? thanks click expand... i bought iphone 4 used , pretty scratched up. i'd if you're laying on table lot, camera going scratched glass. if use plastic protector should fine. i'm ghetto ,

Hello everyone

let me start out saying has been years since last used mac. after thinking while decided away windows , come back. apologize if there thread covering already. i'm looking list of useful apps install on new imac. got 2011 21.5" i5 2.5 ghz quad core system yesterday. far good, might make easier or more enjoyable fantastic. thanks!   click2flash (or similar). blocks flash on web browsers runs badly on macs.   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

Iphone 4 Restore Question

i have iphone 4 ios 4.2.1 , baseband 03.10.01. jailbroke using greenpois0n. since first jailbreak, installed lots of stuff check out different stuff , phone slow. gevey sim says invalid sim though did not restart phone. wanted know if go on general-settings-reset-erase settings , content, brick iphone? read bricks if have used other sources jailbreak nobody mentioned greenpois0n. if itunes way restore it, update 4.3.3. there way keep ios 4.2.1?   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

Tutorial: How to get PCSX2 to run on Mac (without BootCamp)

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note: tutorial snow leopard. yes work lion first download app pcsx2mac.net: http://pcsx2mac.net/files/pcsx2sl.pkg download nvidia cg framework: http://developer.nvidia.com/object/cg_download.html have make account if don't have 1 already, it's free regardless. install both packages , start pcsx2 note: need download bios emulator find of google. first go config/configure should like: bios press "select bios dir(as in directory)" , choose folder bios downloaded. graphics: graphics should like for games pay attention bottom, can go through check list fix games kingdom hearts , not it's not choppy) widescreen , choice in resolution doesn't matter, way sound: first controller: controller settings you, if can gamepad works mac i'd use that. these settings(they're close assassins creed 2 if you've ever played on mac) edit: notice "select" , "triangle" have both set "v",

Can not restore backup iOS 5 Beta 3

any thoughts on this? on ipad 2 on beta 1. synced computer , upgraded itunes beta 3 , loaded ios 5 beta 3 on ipad. update loads fine, when "restore backup" backup hang , wont boot. if use backup icloud or itunes saved on both. if revert beta 1 , restore same exact backup works no problem. idea on might wrong?   it's beta? mentioned in release notes?   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

Thinning out Lion

so files can delete thin down lion?   thinning out might risk messing if you're not careful.   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

Change from Server to Client version on GM Upgrade

i installed server version on dev preview 1 , updated along way , everytime automatically kept server version. i'm attempting install client version, need, says must first purchase server app mac app store. there way convert client can install gm?   format , start over.   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

Photo Booth takes pictures/videos too large.

i have lion running on 2007 imac has vga camera , photo booth keeps recording videos in hd , taking super large photos when max resolution 640x480 on camera itself. videos come out choppy because of way recording. know way fix or different video recording program should use?   does have suggestion? why apple increase resolution of everything, on macs vga cameras? -__-   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

new mac book air: from linux pc to macOS

dear all, considering buy next mac book air released. nowadays linux user on pc hardware, , happy it. main reason change opportunity use microsoft office, unluckly used in institute , have use extensively. have done mind quite sure buy mac have question make speed transition , understand if can work want under macos. 1) shell 100% compatible between debian , mac os? if not there way make it? 2) mosto of work done in command line , few mouse. want able work , administrate system command line. possible? 3) apt-get software manager. there project have complete , update repository similar software manager? 4) can install gnome , remove graphics interface macos? 5) can install gcc compile software? thank in advance -- claudio   why switch? sounds cli style of working suits run window xp in virtualbox , use office through  

Partition Issues after Lion GM installation on a 35GB partition

succesfully installed os x lion gm on 35gb partition on 250gb main drive has snow leopard & windows 7(on bootcamp). it's little weird can open apps snow leopard when i'm booted in lion. i've managed stop spotlight pulling snow leopard items reason still shows on finder , mac app store reads lion partition has twitter.app installed in though haven't made attempts on putting on there. there away make lion not read snow leopard partition @ all?   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

Resolved Performance of Kingston Memory cards vs OWC? HELP!

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is performance of kingston memory cards same owc after looking @ sale on kingston on @ newegg can 16gb grand total of $111.26 vs 184.99 + tax / shipping kingston 8gb (2 x 4gb) 204-pin ddr3 so-dimm ddr3 1333 laptop memory model kvr1333d3sok2/8gr   define "performance". same. has better "performance"? blue ford focus or silver ford focus? long specs correct, ram work, why 16 gigs? add 8 gigs @ $55 current 4 gigs = 12 gigs $55 add 16 gigs @ $111 pull current 4 gigs = 16 gigs $111. last 4 gigs cost $55... on other hand, ram has never been cheaper.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Appl

UGHHH...why does this happen every time on a long call?

i make long phone calls quite , of (if not all) time when i'm on long phone call in customer service or thing similar iphone 4 drops call. it's extremely aggravating since happens @ worst times, time worse damn is annoying. other people run in or singled out here?   where geico living under rock guy when need him...   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

iCloud and TV Shows

i'm wondering if possible use icloud redownload tv shows can music. i'm asking because able download tv shows itunes ipad when i'm away computer, watch them, delete them ipad make room more, , redownload them when home. possible?   from understand, apple working stations allow tv shows part of icloud musicmatch can't @ moment deal. not surprising tv people want continue screwing consumers as possible   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Ipad used as graphics tablet?

im wondering if there apps allow ipad used graphics tablet photoshop or other software? , if not there ever app capable of this? thanks.   danando1993 said: ↑ im wondering if there apps allow ipad used graphics tablet photoshop or other software? , if not there ever app capable of this? thanks. click expand... i'd surprised honest. ipad doesn't capture inputs precisely enough, it's less sensitive cheap graphics tab.   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

OWC 6G SSD -- Only 2011 SATA III can take advantage?

can 2010 macbook pro sata ii take full advantage of new owc 6g ssd drives, or better off going 3g model? 6g drives designed work @ full capacity 2011 macbook pros , imacs? appreciated. thanks!   wirelessly posted (mozilla/5.0 (iphone; u; cpu iphone os 4_3_3 mac os x; nl-nl) applewebkit/533.17.9 (khtml, gecko) version/5.0.2 mobile/8j2 safari/6533.18.5) no sata 2 not support sata 3 throughput. unles planning on moving out again newer computer in future. sata 2, 3gbps ssd , save som money   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Apple Customer Service is Awesome!

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just phoned apple problem 3gs case cracking near charger port, had little 1 , when @ apple store guy said should fine if gets worse come left bit , have longer 1 right in middle. phoned apple earlier , said replace because have had problems 3gs few times upgrade me brand new white iphone 4 12 months warranty can recommend me case iphone 4?   rossmc said: ↑ just phoned apple problem 3gs case cracking near charger port, had little 1 , when @ apple store guy said should fine if gets worse come left bit , have longer 1 right in middle. phoned apple earlier , said replace because have had problems 3gs few times upgrade me brand new white iphone 4 12 months warranty can recommend me case iphone 4? click expand... lucky! go speck candy shell because it's not thick , offers protections. oh, , power support screen protector. i'm happy worked out you

SDXC card on a MacBook Pro 13"3

will sd slot on mcbook pro 13"3 v 10.6.7 (2010 model) read sdxc 32 0r 64gb card used on new nikon 5100. thks adv. amosdi mac os x v.10.6.7 2.53 ghz 4 gb   it's supposedly sdxc reader, don't see why not. reads 16gb sdhc card formatted on d5100 without issue.   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

in aperture, how can i find referenced masters?

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i apparantly have 43 pictures referenced , not in "main": library .. how find them , "bring them over?"   eroxx said: ↑ i apparantly have 43 pictures referenced , not in "main": library .. how find them , "bring them over?" click expand... well when import or files aperture, have set keep them in same spot or move them on aperture library? well, technically, either way, you're going still have original file on computer's harddrive. can find name of file , spotlight search of it. find of pictures, move them 1 folder, , important folder aperture program (however import pics). hope helps   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Soft

Secure erase before clean install of Lion?

just got 2011 macbook pro, planning on upgrading lion once it's released next month public consumption. have apple ssd in mb pro, , question performing secure erase of ssd before upgrading lion snow leopard. necessary? guys recommend doing secure erase opposed simple reformat before upgrading? harm in doing secure erase on apple ssd? in advance info.   advaitan said: ↑ just got 2011 macbook pro, planning on upgrading lion once it's released next month public consumption. have apple ssd in mb pro, , question performing secure erase of ssd before upgrading lion snow leopard. necessary? guys recommend doing secure erase opposed simple reformat before upgrading? harm in doing secure erase on apple ssd? in advance info. click expand... depends ssd have. if has sandforce controller, not necessary. other controllers should benefit factory rese

What is the best laptop for single male college student?

hi, heading college , i'm wondering best laptop studies.   pinkblobkirby said: ↑ hi, heading college , i'm wondering best laptop studies. click expand... it depends, using for? , looking notebook or desktop?   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

I am trying to play Napoleon Total War using Wine and Crossover Games, but....

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it turns out have have patch wine. have no idea how , googled it, damn confusing. help?   i've used crossover in past , have never gotten semi modern games run patched. recommend buying old windows xp or 7 disc , use bootcamp fps useable , can set graphics higher. not wine bad it's great programs word , internet explorer not graphically intensive.   Forums Special Interests Mac and PC Games 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

ios 5 - Safari "Reading List" On Ipad

has got 'reading list' part of safari within ios 5 on ipad work? tried , still dependent upon having internet connection. have added web pages 'reading list' when try , view still access internet connection. guessing still beta , not working. interested if else had working!!!   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

iCloud as of now

say have ripped mp3s, can sych them icloud or apple stuff only? able in full version?   if purchase itunes match (24.95 year) yes.   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

weird upgrade- possibility or dum idea?

scenario: want buy 2011 macbook pro , want replace stock hdd after market ssd because heard toshiba ssd’s apple offers upgrade mediocre ( want around 200 gb write speed of 500mb/s)... however, don’t want void warranty , crack open macbook. questions are: 1) can external ssd , load snow leopard , else on , run/boot laptop while ignoring internal hard drive? 2) slow down speed of (opening/running programs/apps, downloading , uploading speeds) if connect external ssd through firewire or thunderbolt port? think ports have speeds on 500 mb/s idk if there overall difference in lag between external ports , motherboard compared lag between internal sata/pci-e port , motherboard. 3) came across pci-e ssd… pci-e port ssd/hhd can connect or card slot? don’t know how guts work lol 4) final question…is equally important have lot if ram though ill have ssd? (i doing lot of video editing iwas told upgrade ram adnd video card) i’m not of electronics wi

external Hard Drive "crashed"; still use it or demand replacement from LaCie?

not sure if i'm using right terminology, since maybe wasn't "crash", here's happened. got lacie rikiki go 1 tb external usb drive little on month ago. until yesterday. yesterday morning fine. ejected finder , unplugged it, , went school. when got home plugged macbook pro... , met wonderful message: quote the disk inserted not readable computer click expand... so tried other usb port... no luck. tried different cable... no luck tried different macbook pro (my girlfriend's)... no luck. in disk utility, "hardware" line visible, "1 tb toshiba mk1059gsm media", there no lines under partitions. erased drive , zero'd out (i figure should adequate test of writing errors, right?) should repartition , go using drive backups? or should contact lacie , ask them replace because don't trust keep data safe. i'm hoping else out there better understandin

Proofpoint Encryption

a company work routinely send me messages encrypted proofpoint encryption when need send me attachment. use apple mail , these messages refuse load. when click on message directs open them webpage. if in safari loads page , have login read message. doing crashes safari. gets beachball , activity monitor shows eating memory (i've let 4gb before killed one). if open page in firefox can login in message has problems. none of buttons work right. can't access attachment or anything, read text. i've been mac user 5 years , first time i've ever come across can't works without problem on pc.   stephenmeade said: ↑ a company work routinely send me messages encrypted proofpoint encryption when need send me attachment. use apple mail , these messages refuse load. when click on message directs open them webpage. if in safari loads page , hav

Just cannot decide between 21.5" and 27"

first of all, apologies duplicating getting increasingly annoying regular forum-goers see please bear me. i'm long-suffering pc user who's decided it's time change , buying imac. i've bored of noisy towers, messy cables, ugly monitors , atrocious operating systems. have serious "keeping me awake @ night" issues in terms of choosing imac go for. 'general purpose' user, needs very.... general. 1 day i'll interested in games, next day i'll need surf few sites , check mail. next day might feel dabbing in bit of creative side. don't have digital camera , i'm not enthusiast - photography isn't hobby of mine - yet. plan on trying out sometime though. note: i've seen both in apple store i've had impression of , feel - 5 minute test drive didn't feel definitive in making decision. 27" options looks stunning, i'm unsure if need horsepower. have large catalogue of pc games 697

iBook 14" 1.33 vs. iBook 14" 1.42

just curious . . . if , when son gets own computer , ibooks, 1 should sell , 1 should keep? 1.42 in beautiful condition, assuming else equal, there difference in resale value between 1.42 , 1.33? there used . . . long time ago , have no idea if there still collectors out there interested in 1.42. if resale value on either equally low, i'll hold onto 1.42. (why not?) if it's worth something, can sell , keep using 1 of 1.33's. thoughts?   nhcowboy1 said: ↑ just curious . . . if , when son gets own computer , ibooks, 1 should sell , 1 should keep? 1.42 in beautiful condition, assuming else equal, there difference in resale value between 1.42 , 1.33? there used . . . long time ago , have no idea if there still collectors out there interested in 1.42. if resale value on either equally low, i'll hold onto 1.42. (why not?) if it's worth s

iPhone Alarm not working

hi ive got iphone4 (running latest os). sync mac, however, events fire in ical on mac arent firing on iphone. can help? events created on mac, theyre day events, have 2 notifications , set repeat every year. 1) message day before @ 12:00 2) message 7 days before @ 12:00 used work have stopped reason (when dont know).   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

iPhone 3G 3.1.3 05.12.01 baseband, update and unlock?

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hello macrumors! feel bit bad first post being request need help, googling , looking around still left me uncertain title states have iphone 3g on 3.1.3 05.12.01 baseband want wipe , update 4.x , unlock use carriers. understanding need update while preserving baseband, got. far used sn0wbreeze 2.2.1 make custom 4.2.1 ipsw successful , afterwards wanted use ultrasn0w don't want mess wanted have confirmation right... yeah appreciated, in advance!   iskyy said: ↑ hello macrumors! feel bit bad first post being request need help, googling , looking around still left me uncertain title states have iphone 3g on 3.1.3 05.12.01 baseband want wipe , update 4.x , unlock use carriers. understanding need update while preserving baseband, got. far used sn0wbreeze 2.2.1 make custom 4.2.1 ipsw successful , afterwards wanted use ultrasn0w don't want me

How do I change the country for ITUNES ?

i want change itunes store current country settings have lots of stuff want not able can please guide me how can in details. did go through of threads seems not able on current account. solution seems buy itunes gift card , redeem it. read need address , credit card. request of forums members please enlighten me how go doing it. in advance   log out , go store , @ bottom there should country jump menu.   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

Catastrophic OSX Failure + Unable See Time Machine Backups

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