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opening documents (pdf) in firefox without saving

i read alot of pdf's online. when click on link of course there option open file or save it. 90% of time, want open , move on, file still saves in downloads directory. obnoxious is. checked preferences not find answer how fix this thanks -g   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

Sync challenged!

wirelessly posted (mozilla/5.0 (iphone; u; cpu iphone os 4_3_4 mac os x; en-us) applewebkit/533.17.9 (khtml, gecko) version/5.0.2 mobile/8k2 safari/6533.18.5) sync challenged.  looking help. have serious need accurately , coordinate contacts , calendars work these three: iphone 4 , outlook 2007, , google.  i use win 7 on laptop.  so far getting jumbled mess contacts since 3 may have different pieces of information.  calendar problem me many duplicate entries. there tutorial, written clearly, step-by-step, how this? confused when go sync iphone , message saying number of conflicts see 1 when tap review now, , not sure how go on next conflict. final issue when sync message says example 25% of contacts changed, mean 25% of on laptop changed syncing phone, or mean opposite, 25% of on phone changed? thinks very , ideas. wish update info on phone first force outlook , google accept updates.   

Incomplete AirDrop Files

i've been trying transfer specific data macbook pro macbook air, , i'm guessing because file i'm trying transfer large, airdrop has quit twice on me. once because macbook pro accidentally shut off. wondering how delete these files both times more half of 7 gig file got through, , when go view file in download folder, says it's 0kb in size, hard drive seems still contain file. know if there directory or anything?   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

Resolved [Q] How to assign apps to open in specific desktop?

i have setup 4 desktops in mission control mirror old space setup in sl, have not found way assign apps open in specific desktop in sl. can please show me how can done? thanks p.s. know how change scrolling sensitivity magic mouse? response guys.   right click dock icon, options, assign to.   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

Remote access/networking problems after 10.7

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i'm taking office on mac. got couple of machines there time capsule, had them set talk each other in 10.6 using mobile me login , had trusty laptop able wire in house. in process of going paperless, able access scanned images of files house or anywhere decent internet connection. , good. upgraded 1 or 2 of machines 10.7. these machines talk other macs if they're on same network. office machines no longer give time of day machines @ house. ****?!? please tell me i've overlooked simple , can remedy downgrade in capabilities. if not, i've got '09 sp mac pro @ office. using file server 10.6. office manager/book keeper using 1 drive thing, drive contains forms , images backed using time machine. able stick 10.7 server on machine , remedy situation, , manager still able use programs on mp while it's running 10.7 server? please tell me it's first option. pretty please. starting wish had stayed 10.6. wanna smack re

Problem adding bookmark to homescreen

any of having trouble adding bookmark home screen after jail breaking? ipad 2 won't it.   just tried , it's fine me. try rebooting ipad , try again?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad 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

Lion not saving profile settings.

wirelessly posted (mozilla/5.0 (iphone; u; cpu iphone os 4_3_3 mac os x; en-us) applewebkit/533.17.9 (khtml, gecko) version/5.0.2 mobile/8j2 safari/6533.18.5) so, want know if i'm 1 issue. i've done clean install of lion on 11" macbook air , somewhere in process of reinstalling programs , data, both of profiles refuse save settings in application. thought may have been resume feature glitching, because of issue unable uncheck box disable it.   same problem hello, have same problem macbook air, jus not save settings, if restart , uncheck "open applications" options, ignore reopen again. have lot of problems ical , outlook sync, bot apps way not same when select or deselect features.. disappointed upgrade !   Forums Macs macOS

How do I delete old file versions? And how does versions work?

hi there, i've tried find answer no avail. versions awesome feature, i'm concerned hard drive space. previous versions of things stored , more importantly, if want delete old versions never need, how do clear out disk space? lets have document thats date wont ever need old versions of it. how delete old versions or how delete few of them? know version files stored , there way tweak how versions works? eg. have delete old versions after time or something. versions great, want inside incase need make such changes maximize hard disk space. mean if it's duplicating everything, chew space massively. all!   i don't know they're located , stored, far i'm concerned, documents don't take space @ really, @ least not point make significant difference on hard drive. that's me, don't know if or others work large documents.  

I just want to get back to my mac!

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i tried bootcamp assistant windows disk got. screen black , says there no bootable device , need insert 1 won't let me normal mac. have disk in computer , eject button isn't working. done windows , want mac back! please help!   getting mac back cd out of drive, hold down eject button turn on whilst still holding down button. sounds accidentally wiped hard disk in process, may wrong, happen if got setup , formated entire hard disk instead of partition windows. means need re-install os x. if disc out of drive can give instruction install os x using 16gb flash drive, (or possibly 8gb). thats how install os x on macbook. cheers, mr-rhys-wright   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook iPhone Mac OS & Sy

How to disable Option-Left going to Dashboard

how make so, after upgrade lion, when press option-left cursor moves word word?   ah, found under prefs > keyboard > mission control   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

Do I need more RAM? (Activity Monitor Details Attached)

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i find mac gets bit of lag or beachballs time time. happened again. increasing 4 8gb of ram solve based on activity monitor snapshot?   attached files: screen shot 2011-07-18 @ 10.02.33 pm.png file size: 195.6 kb views: 125 ca$hflow said: ↑ i find mac gets bit of lag or beachballs time time. happened again. increasing 4 8gb of ram solve based on activity monitor snapshot? click expand... 8gb of ram help, may not necessary (though relatively cheap , useful upgrade). inactive ram equatable free ram, memory management algorithms within os x prevent freeing memory inactive ram (thinking may using quit programs again or something). try opening terminal, typing "purge", , pressing enter. attempt release inactive ram , ma

Refurbished MBP

hey, ever have problems buying refurbished mbp? im thinking of picking 1 up? difference make buy refurb bnib.   it comes in unmarked box. thats it.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Route port to certain network connection

i wondering if possible have port use 1 network connection, , have rest use another. right now, wifi i'm on not allow remote desktop unless tunnel through (deathly slow) vpn. have option of tethering iphone, again, rather slow. know if there way route remote desktop ports through either vpn or iphone, , have normal web traffic run off wifi.   never mind, subscribed high-speed domestic vpn, times this.   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

(Freshman CS Student)Should I buy MBP now?

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i'm heading college in september cs degree. i'm wondering if need laptop (well, mbp matter) now. based on macrumors buyer's guide, mbps refresh around 8-10 months average approximately around october december. ( 2 - 4 months since college starts) question is, how freshman cs student? need carry laptop during months inside class? having programming projects need laptop? group projects? have pretty desktop runs windows , linux , got ipad 2 gf gift. i'm thinking 2 - 4 months of college lectures? right this? since have ipad 2, can pretty use purposes until new refresh comes out. i'm willing buy 2-4 months of wait not bad ayt? heard refresh new case design ,faster sure , etc worth wait. cs students out there? thanks.   pardon ignorance, cs?   Forums Macs

New iMac / Time Capsule question

i have 2010 mbp backs older tc has 530gb of 998gb available. q#1 when new imac home tc allow me migrate recent mbp backup new imac same on 2 machines? q#2 tc both machines separately? q#3 if order bto apple , comes lion , mbp running snow leopard? can still migrate? apologize if these questions seem elementary have spent days on forums searching there seems soooo info it's hard sort out. many   wanski said: ↑ q#2 tc both machines separately? click expand... sorry don't have direct knowledge of migration questions (though *think* work). assuming machines have different names, quite sure time machine (the software) both machines separately time capsule (the hardware). should backed separate .sparsebundle files, filename of include machine name. regards, brian33   Forums

how do I make any songs to iphone 4 ringtones on mac?

how make songs iphone 4 ringtones on mac?   http://www.simonblog.com/2010/09/06/how-to-create-ringtone-for-iphone-on-itunes-10/   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

SSD for 2009 MacBook 13"

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(the earlier alu one, before called them pro's). spec - c2d 2.06ghz, 4gb ram, 160gb 5400rpm hdd, 9400m gt anyway, gf picked macbook air , i'm amazed speed of ssd in particular... has me tempted buy 1 macbook. few q's... 1. notice huge speed jump? appreciate mbp isn't optimised in same way... 2. worth money? 3. i've researched bit installing them, looks quite straightforward, how go cloning new ssd? 3. worth buying crucial m4 w/ transfer kit? tempted because it's £15 more cable/disc. replies   1. in tasks, yes. tasks include disk access sped up. 2. yes, others no. depends on usage , capacity need. 3. 2.5" enclosure, put ssd in , use e.g. ccc clone. 4. kit include?   Forums Macs Notebooks

What do you carry with your MacBook Pro?

i seeing others carry in bags. keep: 15in mbp 320gb goflex slim ( http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/external/external-hard-drive/slim-hard-drive/ ) 16gb mushkin usb drive ( http://mushkin.com/digital-storage/flash-drives/mknufdmh16gb.aspx ) power adapter iphone usb cable cat6 cable kindle latest issue of wired magazine, never know when bored waiting place.   mbp 13 inch 2011 4bg flash drive 32gb ipod touch iphone cord vga adapter vga cord power cord incase sleeve mouse firewire 800 cord headphones   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 iWor

sabnzbd + lion?

i'm running newest ver , not working.. says loaded in background nothing shows in title bar , have manually load nab files localhost:8080, people reporting works need help. in advance   well seem working me sickbeard (although had re-install cheetah). when launch sabnzb+ in lion doesn't place menubar icon in menubar though. other that, seems ok.   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

How will iTunes react if I keep just Apps and Videos on an external HD?

currently videos, itunes "finds" them when have external hd attached. have 9gb of iphone apps, , don't see point of keeping them on main hd. itunes "find" folder , move new apps external hd if moved folder? want keep music on hd. not apps.   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

I spilled coffee on my MBP

it splash , has been working fine since 1 exception; trackpad became hard a rock 3 days , couldn't pushed down. after 3 days pushed down again, not sense being pushed down , nothing. else mbp, including trackpad, fine , can still tap trackpad , works...it doesn't work when push track pad down. plan take apple store after vacation have fixed , wondering if else had ever done similar , cost have apple fix it? don't have applecare , plan tell them truth happened.   might need cleaned. how old computer. if still within 1year window buy apple care, tell them planning on buying it, become friendlier etc. when know buying extended plan.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System

How is windows on the mac?

how windows on mac? if want play windows games can use virtual box or wine. or need more play windows games on mac? chilaha   your options follows: use boot camp boot directly windows , give best performance. use virtualization software, performance subpar booting directing windows. parallels, you'll decent performance use cross-over (wine) compatibility huge issue.   Forums Macs Windows, Linux & Others on the Mac 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 questions

big week me....went blackberry iphone 4 , pc macbook pro. use activesync w/exchange email , have gmail account on well. loyal blackberry user ten years , have tried lots of devices (work in wireless integration) including evo recently. went blackberry see how goes......i more optimistic iphone have been other device. yikes....anyway, having growing pains both....since iphone forum ask few questions it....thanks in advance. 1. notifications weak (as in barely noticeable)....i have have tone selected in order know have messages....if have on vibrate it's short little 1 vibrate tone , that's it. anyway fix that? 2. wifi - better battery life keep wifi on? curious not sure if wifi supersedes 3g connection data usage....or if keep wifi on bounce , forth between 2 causing worse battery life... think that's now....any suggestions appreciated.   1. notifications overhau

How many post needed

how many post needed view classifieds?   250 posts , membership length of @ least 180 days (~6 months).   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

IOS 5 Beta 2 weather shows you Sun up and sundown

wirelessly posted (mozilla/5.0 (iphone; cpu iphone os 5_0 mac os x) applewebkit/534.46 (khtml, gecko) version/5.0.2 mobile/9a5248d safari/6533.18.5) when go weather app, show hourly temperature , when light or dark   can post screenshot?   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

vmware fusion - don't open .com extension

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hello, got .com virus in mac mail, , test if vmware run on doubleclick, tried this. , yes, did start vmware , tried unsuspend windows. cancelled @ moment. however, question is, how remove default opening software .com? don't want vmware opening file mac @ all. have dialog box appear "we don't know open with, please select program" or "this file can't run on mac." other extensions vmware have configured open windows?   so purposely double clicked on virus easiest way stop vmware not running .com programs receive not double click them, or misunderstanding post.   Forums Macs macOS macOS iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud De

PS3/360 on an iPad?

with e3 came announcement of wii u? familiar it, 1 of big draws of device being able stream wii u games console it's controller, tablet screen. love concept because family, sitting in front of console getting harder , harder , there great ps3 games i'd love catch on. brings me questions - there or know of solution stream game video (or tv matter) ipad? ipad seems great tool accomplish this, haven't found in way of accomplishing this. thoughts?   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpfzpf0msru (wouldn't work when tried use youtube tags show in thread)   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop

iMac just arrived at local FedEx distribution center

i've been tracking imac , surprise, arrived @ local fedex distribution center 20 minutes ago. it's 4:20pm , close @ 7:30pm. if call them, guys think they'll let me go ahead , pick or better off waiting until tomorrow when it's due delivery? way, distribution center 5 miles away.   imiket said: ↑ i've been tracking imac , surprise, arrived @ local fedex distribution center 20 minutes ago. it's 4:20pm , close @ 7:30pm. if call, guys think they'll let me go ahead , pick or better off waiting until tomorrow when it's due delivery? way, distribution center 5 miles away. click expand... 3 hour away , 5 mile walk. mmmmm...... how fast can run??? lol!!! give them call , see if allow distribution center "pick up". if not, you'll have wait. .  

Apple TV update to 4.2.2 makes it worthless

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the latest update 4.2.2 made apple tv worthless. can no longer stream video itunes. when looks it's going work, shows image , never buffers or starts. netflix app incredibly slow , laggy , freezes point it's unwatchable. hope fix   am mistaken hasn't 4.2.2 been out awhile, or there update today?   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

10.7 Lion physical copy??

when lion becomes available in app store, once download it, able burn physical backup dvd?   check article out how burn lion boot disc   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

Mom's birthday coming up, is the iPad 2 the right gift for her?

hi all, mom's birthday coming in couple months, , have begun looking getting ipad 2. need few suggestions guys whether think ipad 2 right product her. uses old windows toshiba laptop (really heavy; hates lugging around) of these things: 1. browse internet; reading blogs, news, etc 2. watch videos on youtube 3. watch downloadable/home movies, or @ pictures, etc. wondering if ipad 2 product her? also, should wait back-to-school her, i.e. there "deals" or discounts can take advantage of in next 3 months or so? alternatively should wait ipad 3 or there marginal gains purposes? guys! -v   i rather buy macbook pro replace current laptop.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad

How to make an Emgency Boot Disc

how can make disk can put mbp , have boot normal system? last weekend let os install 7 updates. after installing them computer boot gray screen "no" symbol , spinning image. trying airport grabbed thought install disk, app install disc , headed airport. pressing c , booting app disc let system start normal. when verified disk permissions found problem acl on launchd. doing repair fixed it. next bootup normal. every time booted after verified disk , had repair again. btw don't know if acl on launchd root cause of boot problems. @ least able boot normal routine. yesterday booted 6 times doing repairs , worked normally. don't trust os boot normal time, if i'm on trip , won't home 5 days (happens every week) , don't have boot disk of type. appreciated , yes i've researched topic everywhere.   i think issue solved. forgot apple gives free 90 day

Move app shortcuts into a folder?

i'm trying limit amount of icons on dock, i'm looking way make folder place dock, , move app shortcuts left it. issue i'm having shortcuts left part of dock won't drop folders on right side. appreciated.   create aliases of applications in applications folder, move aliases folder of liking , have created, , drag & drop folder onto right side of dock. can use spotlight or alfred start applications.   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

What's the best option?

so here's position. have c2d macbook bought student (spring '08), , have got imac , ipad replace of everyday usage. imac runs snow leopard now, , plan upgrade lion. had intended upgrade macbook lion (it came leopard, , never bothered upgrade snow leopard). seems me have 3 options: 1) leave macbook on leopard, it's getting on bit , don't use anyway 2) buy upgrade snow leopard while disks still available, , upgrade lion next month 3) possible use disks came imac (came snow leopard on it) install snow leopard on macbook? upgrade lion. there may possible other mechanism upgrade lion, seems not enough details available yet 4th option. people reckon should do?   rcp27 said: ↑ so here's position. have c2d macbook bought student (spring '08), , have got imac , ipad replace of everyday usage. imac runs snow leopard now, , plan

Slingbox now on ATV!

this in thread, decided deserved own. until there has been no way this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a-q2c5latq   does know if audio sent or if video goes out?   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

Lion Gold Master

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lion dp4 gold master.   gm not installing onto 2011 macbooks ?   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 Issue With 2011 27" i7 iMac with 24" Apple Cinema Display (video)

here's link video.. suggestions anybody? called apple btw, recon aware of don't know how fix it. + still have 1 years applecare warranty? should try , return it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziy3h33de_e&feature=channel_video_title   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

4 days left on AppleCare, got a free 2011 replacement

hi all. i'm posting reference looking see apple's policy replacement computers. got mine today! here's stats: 2007 sr macbook pro (purchased june 2008 on clearance through hook-up @ guitar center). on past 3 years, computer has received following service @ apple store: 2 replacement batteries 1 top case replacement 1 logic board replacement (due nvidia 8600 whatever) 1 power brick replacement 3 optical drive replacements last optical drive replacement going in today. genius nice, carrying cutest-in-the-world 15 month-old daughter, , looked @ 'puter's history, , volunteered see do. 5 minutes later told me seem nice guy , he'd give me new computer. got baseline 2011 15-inch mbp. think 2007 mbp bit of lemon, didn't think had shot @ free replacement. not optical drive. i've read here , on webs, need 3 *major* components fail. here are. in wildest dream hoped gpu failure next year after ivy bridge mbp

Apple Files for 'iCloud' Trademark in Europe

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unsurprisingly, patently apple notes apple has filed trademark on term "icloud" in europe, staking out territory prepares introduce new cloud-based service next monday @ worldwide developers conference (wwdc). quote apple has filed trademark under 12 distinct international classes covering such matters delivering digital music telecommunications, electronic storage, online social networking services, multimedia content fee or pre-paid subscription, computer software, electronic books , magazines, entertainment, photographic services, business management , advertising services, games, headgear , digital devices/computers. click expand... in application, apple cites application filed in jamaica on december 7, 2010 priority date of registration. icloud trademarks registered in united states , europe xcerion, company behind earlier icloud service rebranded cloudme after apple reportedly purchased domain ,

MBP AppleCare...£40 cheaper on the phone than online?!

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went renew applecare 13 inch mbp...online it's £203, wanted on phone....called them , quoted , charged me £160!!   maybe gave edu price.   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

Home button problems

hi guys, have looked through 5 pages on here see if can see if has had similar problem cant please excuse if has been asked. daughters gen4, have press home button 5 times screen light up. have solution this?   does happen after putting sleep, or need press several times quit out of apps?   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

Just dropped my iPad 2, it hit the cement with the top right corner...

i had minor heart attack. guess what? it's 100% fine! had stm skinny case on, thought looked crack if ever dropped it, everything's in perfect shape! fact no damage done both case, , strong build quality of device. i'm posting because bet many people have been interested in how ipad survive fall this. know have!   that great news. got tell though. heart beating fast clicked ion thread.   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

"Battery not available"

alright mac shut down no reason, opened few minutes afterwards noticed charge logo on top right has x on it, said "battery not available". tried solutions no use. , no i'm not able open battery , reseating it. also, before happened, using mac , doing nothing unusual might have set off. it's making loud hovering noise.   what "most solutions"? maybe can help? ______________________________________________________ this should answer most, if not all, of battery questions: apple notebook battery faq by ggjstudios ______________________________________________________ ​   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple

How do I repair disc on Snow Leopard?

i used have tiger , whenever scan/repair disc via disc utility, put in install disc, , press c on keyboard, lead me installation mode can access disc utility repair disc option. have new imac snow leopard. followed same procedure before computer isn't starting in install mode. it's starting would. did change snow leopard? how can access repair disc? thanks,   hold d down when restart computer.   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

Apple Acquires 200+ Patents from Freescale Semiconductor

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accoridng patentlyo , apple has recorded receipt of 200 patents , pending patent applications electronics company freescale semiconductor, inc. freescale division of motorola spun off in 2003. patents reportedly represent wide range of topics related computer hardware , wireless devices. quote it unclear information available whether (1) apple obtained full title patents , (2) whether apple purchased rights or obtained them through other type of transaction. click expand... it's not clear apple's intentions patents or if part of sort of settlement. article link: apple acquires 200+ patents freescale semiconductor   macbook g5! return powerpc.   Forums News and Article Discussion Mac Blog Discussion

It's not F.U.D., it's reality: BT censors the internet for the MPA

for said internet censorship in uk f.u.d., check this: quote a high court judge has ruled bt must block access website provides links pirated movies. newzbin 2 members-only site aggregates large amount of illegally copied material found on usenet discussion forums. landmark case first time isp has been ordered block access such site. paves way other sites blocked part of major crackdown on piracy. in ruling, mr justice arnold stated: "in judgment follows bt has actual knowledge of other persons using service infringe copyright: knows users , operators of newzbin 2 infringe copyright on large scale, , in particular infringe copyrights of studios in large numbers of films , television programmes." continued: "it knows users of newzbin 2 include bt subscribers, , knows users use service receive infringing copies of copyright works made available them newzbin 2." bt , motion picture ass

Intermittent flickering - 2011 mini

i've had mini since launch. on 2 occasions, after reboot, i've noticed flickering every few seconds on bottom 1/4 of screen. second episode seemed have bright pixels showed randomly in top 3/4 of screen. checked connections while mac on - i'm using included hdmi dvi connector. monitor same 1 i've use macbook years. both times fixed restart. not sure means or if else has had happen. if occurring more regularly, use display port dvi connector bought mistake , try see if made difference...   what's display model?   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 A

Music Production DAW

hello, purchase new macbook air. hope begin producing music via garageband , work way better daw. i'm beginner , plan have sole workstation. heart leans toward maxed mba 11 suppose $100 more can purchase more logical maxed mba 13. don't plan on using external display @ time, maybe i've answered own question. thoughts? 11" viable contender long term music production or should go "logic" on one? ;-p thanks. ps- included poll fun, take part if want.   you aren't going find on here; i've asked couple questions music production , haven't gotten many answers. being said, use ableton live pretty regularly make mashups, , i'm going going 13" mba.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Air

where is iDisk and AirDrop

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i can't find idisk anymore , airdrop??? thanks frank   open finder window , airdrop on left hand side column. idisk located in finder window   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

Two finger scrolling on older MBP

hmm, updated mbp lion after testing few things on mini... ...and found out on older hardware tab disable "natural scrolling" (something not issue on mini, no trackpad) missing in system preferences ('cause advanced panes don't show if lack multi-touch glass trackpad). i'll poking around on later, before reinvent wheel, have idea needs edited switch scroll direction?   try checking under mouse pane. that's showed me on 2008 macbook. have magic mouse though, don't know if effected it.   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 Appl

Mac OS X Lion on Black MacBook

i have black macbook core 2 duo cpu. guys know trackpad doesn't support multi touch gestures , has 2.5 gbs of ram. worth updating os x lion? ios expirience on laptop, want make sure won't have problems using it.   no problems here far on same model. have 2 gb ram. new mail interface , i'm still trying out rest. i'd it's worth it. if read on new features , don't care of them, you're better off staying on snow leopard.   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

Outrageous Laptop Requirements for College

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the difference required between laptops running windows 7/vista , apple laptops discriminatory. windows-based laptop require @ least 1.6 ghz core 2 duo processor, 3 gb ram, , 120 gb hd. apple-based laptops require have newest macbook pro released year, has 2.3 ghz i5 processor, 4 gb ram, , 320 gb hd. seriously, accounts these differences, , why 2010 macbook pro not accepted ??? it's either hate mac users or trying sell people new macbook pros   either buy windows machine, or load windows on c2d mbp, or buy new mbp or contact school explanation , amplification on rules.   Forums Mac Community Community Discussion iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applic

iOS game name? There are around 5 runners running together

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there around 5 runners running , have tap screen make first jump , others follow suit. ringing bells? edit: garymontague avforums.com has found it - it's grim joggers   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

iPad or 11"MBA?

i got imac power there. sold 13" mbp. felt heavy carrying around class. should ipad 2 or 11"mba? ipad cause smaller , can still take notes since have stylus , use apps evernote etc.   since got imac @ home can homework , research , since in school have take notes ipad 2 better choice mba...unless need use more adavanced tasks better actual computer....   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

building from sourcefiles fails..

hi all, after 2 days of trying, i'm desperate help.. i'm trying build executable xwisp2 source posted here (the link source files on bottom.). xwisp2 program communicate pic programmer ( wisp628 ) via serial port , upload data microcontroller or other stuff. says mac users have compile source. first thing tried "make -f xwisp2_gu.mak" in terminal. gave following errors: code: xwisp2_gu.mak:14: *** missing separator. stop. and code: xwisp2_gu.mak:14: xwisp2.ver: no such file or directory after digging in code (falsely?) concluded xwisp2.ver missing , added file named xwisp2.ver containing: code: vmajor = 2 vminor = 0 vsuffix = 0 and changed line 14 in xwisp2_gu.mak into: code: include xwisp2.ver instead of code: !include xwisp2.ver so far good. got rid of errors in make file, real trouble started. header file "share.h" missing. i'm not sure if file used in os x, or