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Dual HDMI Mini Displayport

hey all, has heard zotac zt-mdp2hd??? think work older imac power 2 displays or newer ones maybe 4? linky: http://www.zotac.com/index.php?page...com_virtuemart&itemid=100168&lang=de&vmcchk=1   i heard (and wrote) yesterday. zotac says it's compatible gpu can't see why wouldn't work imac or other mac. keep in mind limited 1920x1080 per display though.   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

Recommend a good iCal and Address Book replacement?

the new ical , address book in lion dumbed-down me use , don't fit work-flow anymore. can suggest ical , address book replacement? use computer work , need able juggle 20+ calendars , address book groups. nice have calendar app has old 10.5 ical style/layout left , right sidebars select calendars , edit events without them obscuring actual calendar. also, need little month calendar in bottom. address book need able see groups, list of contacts , individual contacts @ same time. why apple decided our quad-core computers can handle displaying 2 columns of information @ time beyond me. suggestions.   daylite or soho, suggested in other thread....   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Softwar

how to zip or rar

hi folks want send zip files mac p.c. user, os x zip utility p.c. friendly, if not can please give me advice on suitable program. thank   elgreko said: ↑ hi folks want send zip files mac p.c. user, os x zip utility p.c. friendly, if not can please give me advice on suitable program. thank you click expand... just select files, right-click (or control-click) , select "compress x items". zip file created compatible both mac os x , windows.   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

Whats your favorite part about the iPhone releases?

with iphone 5 around corner, favorite parts release (besides having actual phone itself) are: - camping out in line macbook filled movies , socializing other iphone fans. - getting on these forums , seeing huge influx of posts. forums feel alive , buzzing chock full of info , stories. - being apart of history , able tell future grand kids. 20 years now, teaching kids case studies of long lines generated apple product releases. can't wait!   so you're guy...   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

Sleep Mode vs. Regular Shutdown?

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i have been getting mixed answers this. should put imac sleep every night, or shutdown , reboot in morning? please put answer do! thanks!   sleep mode sure. macs defrag when in sleep mode. so, there no need whatsoever ever shut down. had last imac on 5 years straight except when had restart because of update , like.   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

Win7 NTFS Partition Icon Help Please? Need help BADLY!

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so i'm new @ macrumors, , joined 1 reason: no matter what, cannot icon on mac os x windows 7 change standard hard drive icon. have read , followed every thread, post , article can find. have gotten me close , taught me little i'm going have do. have been utterly useless. however, 1 particular set of instructions has caught eye. goes this: replacing xp partition's icon if use ntfs file system, not able modify xp partition's icon "get info" procedure. follow instructions see how can change xp partition's icon 1.- format usb stick fat file system (you can use volume really, needs fat). 2.- in mac os x, set custom volume icon using finder's "more info" window or tool of choice. 3.- open terminal window, enter cd /volumes ls -la you'll see file listed has same name fat volume, "._" prepended. example, "._usbstick". 4.-copy file equivalent name windows xp ntfs partition typi

Left4dead 2 query

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i quite new game bare me. have started online campaign friend. @ end of each level gives amount of zombies each of has killed. don't how come can select ever level want play? why aren't tehy unlockable progress through game? take there isn't way view total number of zombies killed in overall campaign. or have set game wrong? on appreciated .   it's not game unlock stuff, there isn't proper story it's not story-driven game. load up, select campaign , play. check community profile page. might track how many zombies you've killed. keeps track of kills per hour , other, more detailed stats.   Forums Special Interests Mac and PC Games iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes App

Is AppleCare worth it?

i'm buy imac, i7, 2tb , wondering everyone's thoughts on applecare. worth money? know personal preference, opinions?   jmac049 said: ↑ i'm buy imac, i7, 2tb , wondering everyone's thoughts on applecare. worth money? know personal preference, opinions? click expand... i wait until year goes , have make decision then. (you have 1 year purchase applecare on machine). deadline tomorrow , haven't decided yet either! i'm leaning towards not doing it. it's price, still expensive if never have use it.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional

Restocking fees in Canada, British Columbia?

i purchased new mac mini, opened it, not satisfied it. heard in states @ least, apple stores no longer charge restocking fees. receipt says "except prohibited, 10% restocking fee apply non-defective item requires apple perform rework prior resale". live in vancouver, british columbia. 1 have experience this? defects, technically can considered defective has problems working dell u2311h, others have reported in other threads. however, hoping accept return no questions asked. in advance   Forums Macs Desktops Mac mini iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Replacement Iphone 3g OEM back housing

i have 2 iphone 3g id replace housings on. repair iphones doin not problem. im having trouble finding oem or close aftermarket parts. when installing flex cable, have trouble installing vibrate button , getting click rather slide , forth. when put flex cable original iphone 3g housing original housing, can vibrate button work perfect....any places oem housings dont charge arm or leg? or know of ebayer? appreciated.   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

2011 MBA to Non Thunderbolt External Monitor

can try connect mba thunderbolt port non thunderbolt external monitor using mini display cable. on apple support forum says can done because mini plugs have same form factor size. thank help. darren   it can done. thunderport port can mini-displayport can do.   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

Need a new ATV2 remote

one of little ones must have grabbed remote. best place new one? know apple store might option, none super close. better question might be: there remotes better atv2 1 came it?   hitman1717 said: ↑ one of little ones must have grabbed remote. best place new one? know apple store might option, none super close. better question might be: there remotes better atv2 1 came it? click expand... you can buy apparently phenomenal remotes make coffee (like harmony) top of line universal remotes can cost hundreds. lost 1 too, , bought 6 dollar universal remote amazon , paired atv2 , works reasonably well. broke down , bought used apple remote (just yesterday) - got 12 bucks including shipping. new ones 20 bucks.   Forums Apple TV Apple

Macbook Pro 15 2.2ghz Battery Life?

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i installed lion today on 2011 macbook pro 2.2ghz 15". when unplug machine , let sit idle 5 mins half brightness , check battery life getting around 4 hours. laptop 1 month old 19 charge cycles. there wrong? or can fix in settings? have did search , couldn't find model. thanks!   maxtorboring said: ↑ i installed lion today on 2011 macbook pro 2.2ghz 15". when unplug machine , let sit idle 5 mins half brightness , check battery life getting around 4 hours. laptop 1 month old 19 charge cycles. there wrong? or can fix in settings? have did search , couldn't find model. thanks! click expand... battery life indicator estimates based on usage. if you're running vid show lesser amount if you're browsing web. you're fine - no need freak out. search macrumors guides more details.  

Installed Lion Cannot log in

just installed lion app store on imac 2010 upgraded sl. installation went find , i'm happy when rebooted went @ login screen see apple logo cannot find user account sl do? have buttons reboot shutdown etc can't log in   same problem. have same problem. have found solution far?   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

spotlight/finder is broken. mds and mdworker consuming all cpu

>>>>>>tl;dr : a) command line alternative "command-f" in finder search parameters: 1)kind any 2)system files included b) should worried process mdworker23 c) mds taking on 100% of cpu along side 3 mdworker , 2 mdworker23 processes<<<<<<<<< had installed evernote earlier try out, when figured didnt try uninstall manually suggested best thorough way delete installed applications(if u know of alternatives pls let me know). command-f in finder, add option "system files included" . search parameters have right is: 1)kind any 2)system files included proceed search term "evernote", @ point not .app file shows up, when try search nothing shows up.. appears if finder frozen. close finder , open folder , same thing except search parameters have is: kind any finder shows "evernote.app" that's in applications folder. proceed add second search parameter, se

Just switched to Verizon and now I'm wondering how I lived with AT&T for three years

i moving out of at&t's coverage area @ end of month, decided switch verizon before unlimited data goes away. amazed. 3g super fast. have had at&t 3 years, , 2 iphones (3g , 4), , have never seen speed this. checking email instantaneous. video call on skype doesn't drop or fuzzy or out of sync. can watch entire netflix movie without stopping in middle , wait remember buffer. haven't used voice yet, test when have weekly phone call dad on sunday. complains can't hear me, we'll see if can hear difference now. have never been complained at&t. have lived in metro areas thought got pretty at&t coverage. iphone 3g first smartphone ever had, never realized data speeds should different. know truth.   cool. how's verizon bill compared at&t? ill switch when iphone gets lte support. (next year presume)   Forums

Windows workgroups no longer seen

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in sl, active computers in windows workgroup (which mac part of) seen in left side of finder window. in lion gm gone, it's possible smb-mount windows shares manually command-k (or menu) - of course works if name of computers , shares known , if it's known windows computers active. in lion, automatic listing of active workgroup members found. has functionality been removed (a.k.a. "another enhanced feature") in lion??? if lion must apple's chernobyl...   it kind of works now, slow , limited. example can still see laptop disconnected 1 hour ago. known bug? did apple @ point?   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions Mac OS X Lion (10.7) iPhone Mac OS &am

Macbook Pro Black Screen (Logic Board Replaced but problem is back)

so purchased macbook pro april of 2010. believe refurbd can't find exact year model was. old order: mbp 15.4/2.66/2x2gb/500/sd/glsy-usa few months screen started turning black randomly. have 20 inch cinema display attached laptop. 8gb of ram. graphic designer use lot of processor intensive apps. anyway, make apple care appointment , replace logic board no problem. fast forward now, on past week or problem has re-occurred. noticed screen went blank when switching spaces. seems go blank when downloading chrome. don't use other browsers not sure if chrome specific. going test out , use safari bit. going make apple care appointment next week wondering if else had logic board replaced , issue re-occur. frustrating since work machine. in advance.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook

Is the new Mac Mini worth the wait?

according buyer's guide on website, new mac mini upgraded time in late july-early august. we've been looking getting mac mini father (he's got 5+ year old ibook g4 used years in high school) due attractive cost of device, new upgrade mini going worth wait? father's computing needs not extreme. browses web sports, politics, videos, , wwii content. don't think new thunderbolt port benefit him hugely, fancier processor might nice. buy now, or wait upgrade?   either option big speed boost when need it. keep in mind if 1 now, have 14 days return it. said, current minis, while due update, not bad means   Forums Macs Desktops Mac mini iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Noteboo

Windows install in Bootcamp

when installing windows 7 in bootcamp, windows installed inside of mac os x or beside it?   it installed beside os x. in separate partition.   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

4.3.3 or 4.3.1

hey guys got new iphone 4.. phone on 4.3.1(8g4) 1. thing in brackets --(8g4) mean? 2. want jailbreak phone should update 4.3.3 , jailbreak or jailbreak 4.3.1 cos ive heard 4.3.3 has battery drainage issues cos redsn0w said new version might fix battery drainage issues has realy fixed? 3.my phone factory unlocked baseband gets updates if upgrade 4.3.3? 4.will still able on carrier if baseband gets updated cos phone factory unlocked?   3 & 4) if iphone genuinely (officially) factory unlocked, it's unlocked life, baseband update not affect it, why want prevent baseband update? 2) believe it's other way around: 4.3.1 had short battery life, apple fixed 4.3.2 (4.3.3 variant of 4.3.2).   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone

Does Applecare extend after repairs?

i'm taking in 2008 penryn mbp repairs on superdrive, firewire, battery , display. coverage expires on july 3rd. concern if else happens within, say, month, sol. know if coverage or sort of coverage extends day of applecare day of repair? (say, go 17 days left 30 days if take in today.)   i don't think there's actual official extension on that. happened once me (in case, standard 1yr warranty expired) , gave me break , did anyway. apple understanding customers , if fix didn't come out right should happen post-expiration date, go back, explain, , they'll take loot @ regardless.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Des

Resolved Fixing WordPress page URL after server transfer

hope might able me here...wordpress forums have not helped. did transfer of wordpress site 1 server another. here's did: 1) login wp-admin of dev server , update site address under settings new domain address - make site break , no longer available... 2) export dev wordpress mysql database using control panel/phpmyadmin local .sql file 3) import database using .sql file new server via phpmyadmin or database administration panel 4) transfer wp files dev new server, updating wp-config file new database settings working great, problem i've run page urls still old , have not updated new main url. in wp-admin area still shows old url site address. (same in phpmyadmin.) however, if attempt change urls in phpmyadmin, locks me out of wp-admin area. here's website reference: www.29elevenproductions.net   it sounds old url's still stored in database. don't k

First time MBP/OSX user have a couple silly Qs

hello made switch , have brand new 13 inch core i5 mbp 128gb ssd. when used windows going task manager , closing tasks didn't need optimizing boot sequence , such. i'm wondering if need same mbp - i'd rather not anally retentive small stuff wondering see performance slow downs having widgets on dashboard plus dropbox , pandora running, browser few tabs, moom, etc etc? when boot , shut down notice 2 seconds of sky blue screen - normal? lastly know belongs in applications please let me ask here: everytime save picture off internet iphoto account...iphoto pops major pain because saving 10 pictures online album , every picture saved, iphoto popped up. anyway save iphoto without popping up? thanks akd   from listed, shouldn't have problem slow downs, mbp capable machine, since added ssd. blue screen normal when shutting down, booting up, have grey screen. barely have

MAC BOOK wont recognize OLD HDD or NEW

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so mac book idk stopped working, still turn on, wont recognize hard drive @ all. went , bought new hard drive , installed it. computer still wont recognize it. defintely compatiable macbook. have been reading forms , etc yesterday , today , have found nothing works. ive tried "formatting drive start disk" , other things. im not worried old data on computer, id nice, not necessary. everytime go turn on starts when gets "select destination" not there. , went utilities , disk utility , (the hard drive, 2 harddrives of kind , install disk) show on left hand side not letting me it. when click on it, comes "first aid, erase, partition, raiud, , resore" wont let me verify disk or of kind. please me!!! id grately appreciate it, let me know do!   is new hdd using guid partition scheme? how format new hdd/ssd install mac os x or make bootable copy onto ​ , exact mb have?

Free Games For I Phone

this great game kids. , best deal around , free. try out. scaredy cat 3d - free free game kids. action cat 3d - free if these games , want more upgrade paid version still great deal , inexpensive added features , more fun !!!!!!   free games !!!!!! after check out these free games , please contact me reply. want hear have , willing , want make of changes see in games . or bad , please let me know think. thank , have great day .   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Apps iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

will refurb prices go down after refresh?

current refurb discount 16%. there greater discount after update them sb cpu's, or stay around same? please answer based on past apple history.   the prices go down, same day refreshed models available. frequent refurbished pages lot.   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

openMPI and Macosx

hello, guys hope can on this. i've been given final year project in uni project requires openmpi. decided use macosx operating system (the other option linux). i've spent lot of hours searching web information openmpi lacks proper documentation. read seems openmpi installed in macosx (snow leopard) without fortran compiler? please if find proper documentation , tutorials on how install openmpi on macosx helpful me. best regards sotiris   sioannou said: ↑ i've spent lot of hours searching web information openmpi lacks proper documentation. read seems openmpi installed in macosx (snow leopard) without fortran compiler? click expand... it there. can use either c or c++ (i think still need use gcc compiler don't think llvm supports yet). alternatively compile own gcc fortran compiler , own version of openmpi if have use for

Breakdown HD Plus for iPad

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blast way victory breakdown hd plus. in game have bring down structure rubbles of bombs. but, make sure of 1 thing here, structure should fall below marked line in order proceed further. presence static , non-static blocks, game looks more stimulating. breakdown hd addicting, exciting , fun time killer. breakdown hd plus   apple features breakdown hd plus in new & noteworthy - strategy category breakdown hd plus   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

Just got a sexy leather messenger, 13" mbp sleeve recommendation?

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this thing crazy nice has "laptop" zippered pouch thats <.5" small put charger , earbud case in there now, no big. bag has little internal padding on bottom want nice padded sleeve, preferably without zipper (no scratches). thing reside full time in messenger i'm not worried bulkiness, want layer of protection while lappy in there.   pics of bag??   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

mac os x installer cant find hard drive!

hey guys, i'm hoping 1 can me out here! few hours ago macbook screen froze , when tried restart folder question mark flashed on screen. found mac os x installation cd came laptop , trying reinstall when tells me select destination nothing comes , have no idea try find hardrive! please!   if can't find it, it's dead drive. need buy new hard drive.   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

back to school sale?

when usaully happen? cuz thinking of getting macbook pro amazon next week 150 dollars cheaper apple online   any day now. see this thread .   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

New Install: Time Machine and Software Update Woes

hey all, various reasons i've done full clean install on imac using snow leopard. since i've had couple of issues i'm wondering if can me with. software update checks *very* slowly, if @ all, stalling on around 5% of progress bar before either telling me there's no updates (when know there are) or taking age crawl along. i've deleted relevant .plist files , restarted countless times. connection's not 'fast' @ around 1.5-2mb should acceptable, , has been in past. secondly - time machine - i've never tried before figured time would, keep getting failed backups - again, deleted relevant preferences, reformatted hard drive appropriate format - 'obvious' stuff think. able offer thoughts?   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & Sys

would it be stupid to buy a 2010 quad core now ?

i have been waiting new imacs forever, out, changed mind -still no matte screen -21 looks small, 27 looks huge -yellow tint problem still somehow present -gaming issues don't macpro performance basic stuff (ilife, photoshop, office, maybe c/java programming) , playing wow , sc2, looks apple desktop like. buying pc out of question , don't care money spent if can live thing in next 5/6 years.... don't need monitor since own 20" matte acd still love. feel bit stupid buying such beast, should wait ? there remote chances of upgrades happening before december ? have been looking @ refurbs while, no mac pro has popped on italian store... know, hurt bit buy thing , see refresh after few weeks...   there no hardware update mac pro with. q4 '11 when xeons meant mac pro scheduled released looking @ several months till update. if usage light, take @ used mac pros. first gen mac p

Syncing data and settings between iDevices

greetings, i've got ipod touch , ipad , want sync data , settings between these 2 devices. possible...? i'm not taking app settings other variables such games settings, notes , data stored on third party apps etc. thanks.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Apps iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Lion - iCal - Reminder (Greyed out)

hi. did fresh copy of lion , using ical. notice menu file>new reminder greyed out. not give me reminder list on right side or allow me create reminder. can help? tried searching solution found nothing. thx   i should add using gmail account. have tried delete ical related system files in hopes reset no luck. reason ical allows me add events no reminders. checked gmail don't see might holding me creating reminders.   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

Childproofing my Apple TV library

i have apple tv hooked , love it. have tons of both kids videos , r rated movies. these movies not itunes have been ripped dvd. afraid 8 year old, knows how work appletv, may end clicking on wrong movie when babysitter on , end r rated flick. there way entire library on itunes somehow password protect of content? or, other possible solutions great. thanks!   rexboyce said: ↑ i have apple tv hooked , love it. have tons of both kids videos , r rated movies. these movies not itunes have been ripped dvd. afraid 8 year old, knows how work appletv, may end clicking on wrong movie when babysitter on , end r rated flick. there way entire library on itunes somehow password protect of content? or, other possible solutions great. thanks! click expand... i not believe easy solution. may best utilize chip protection on tv, , password protect it; protecting

Setting up wifi with multiple bases, advice sought

i have been trying cover large house , been using airport express n wifi units using 1 extender, has produced disastrous results (poor speed , repeater kept crashing). have pulled cat5 in can feed both units cable router. question is; should set them same ssid , same or different channels or set 2 discrete networks? may add third ap in future. advice on appreciated info in apple online spartan least!   connection sharing in "off (bridge mode)" same ssid same security settings different channel. bridge mode make stuff connected express behave it's connected extreme, devices able talk on network.   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Com

SMC reset after RAM upgrade??

is normal?? need reset smc after upgrading ram? on lion, , after upgrading 8 gb ram, started having sleep/wake issues not wake after opened lid. reset smc , seems fine.... hasn't happened again?   wirelessly posted (mozilla/5.0 (iphone; u; cpu iphone os 3_1_3 mac os x; en-us) applewebkit/528.18 (khtml, gecko) version/4.0 mobile/7e18 safari/528.16) normal change in hardware.   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

Ordering an Air with norwegian keyboard in the US

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while on trip new york in september, planning new macbook air. top-spec'ed 13" i7 costs $1.699 in costs around $2.650 here, quite lot of money save on it. although possible change keyboard layout in software, of course want have equipped norwegian keyboard (and power supply, other sockets here). aware of not possible online, know if possible me order 1 @ apple store in new york , pick when there? happy information on how can contact local store in new york, preferrably e-mail, explain them , if possible, make order. or better, if planning visit store maybe ask them directly it. appreciated can't see why shouldn't possible of them come same factory anyway (i notice possible order 1 spanish keyboard), guess "politics" might cause problems make more money if bought here in norway... fact not 1 @ @ price.   you try, it's not going happen.  

Parallels Desktop or Bootcamp for my MB pro

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hi, need use windows games (above all) , other little things instead of mac os x sometimes.... know if it's better parallels desktop or bootcamp   parallels not engage discrete video card, gaming in bootcamps out of question. use both parallels , bootcamp. use bootcamp exclusively gaming, , use parallels ms office , few other windows apps.   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

Checkboxes in UITableView

hieee.. can 1 tell me how can add list of checkboxes tableview... regards, jagurti bhadani   i checkmark accessory type.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Programming 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

Went from 13" to 15" - HUGE DIFFERENCE

i've been fan of 13" notebooks past few years because portability important me. came ipad , macbook air , pointless have macbook pro 13. it's been acting file server couple of months , hardly left house. bring air out office , leave 13" @ home , there times when 11 , 13 small. looked @ craigslist yesterday hell of , got $1100 (also posted in last purchased thread)... apple macbook pro 15 (2010) 2.66 ghz intel core i7 8gb ram 500gb, nvidia geforce 330m 512mb apple care until 10/8/2013 fired , omg, difference in both performance , screen size. also, holding mbp 13 , 15 1 on each hand, there isn't of weight difference when carrying in laptop bag. i'm 5'8, 160 , carrying around 15" doesn't feel heavier 13. take more real estate on desk if need carry small, there's ipad or air that. , don't have tablet or ultra portable, there isn't can't on smartphone can on laptop. i'm off install re

mac os lion

can confirm purchased lion os build number ,mine 11a511 , wondering if updated further.   yeah, it's that.   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

Difference in new MBA 11": i5 1,6ghz vs i7 1,8ghz

is there big difference between mba 11 inch (2011) version i5 1,6ghz , i7 1,8ghz warrant 150 bucks? benchmarks?   i expect you'll see significant difference in raw processor speed translate users processor intensive work. average user it's not worth money. less battery life , heat issue haven't seen head head. no head head benchmarks out yet. i'm hoping we'll see anandtech.   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

Sleep to Wake=NO Internet Connection!

i've been experiencing past 2 days now. whenever turn computer on, i'm able go on safari , mail (i ichat also, it's not working reason). anyway, when put imac sleep, , wake up, i'm getting error on safari, saying i'm not connected internet. charter modem has lights on green. airport express has green light on. (i'm using wireless connection). wifi signal strength on top right corner of screen on full. when click on network diagnostics, got green light 6 categories. imac connected internet, reason, every time wake sleep mode, says i'm not connected. spent 55 minutes apple care, first 20 minutes guy, before transferred me supervisor further assistance. did said, pulling power cord, holding down power button 15 seconds , turning imac on, deleting bunch of files , caches, changing airport location, doing hard reset airport express. went through stuff, , nothing helped. couldn't figure out wrong! am experiencing pro

Using Lion with Fusion

there windows text editor (kedit) better mac editor i've come across. while in lion finder, i'd able right-click on file , go "open …", , have editor 1 of choices. ideally system go fusion, open file in kedit, , when finished, come lion. had problem in snow leopard , solved it, cannot remember how. when installed lion on snow leopard, option went away. know how can accomplish this?   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

All of you complaining about Office 08 not working in Lion

if in military or government employee, why have not went , spent 119.00 @ px office 11 military, full blown office mac. don't it, , there plenty of programs under gnu work if not better quicken. upgrade, know don't want relearn something, heck, year ago linux nut, , have switched on mac, learn adapt or swept wayside.   office 08 works fine on mac pro lion? no problems here.   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions Mac OS X Lion (10.7) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iMac G5 or iMac intel core 2 duo

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well need new computer,i don't need new 1 specs want work.i want opinion.to choose imac g5 ppc or other model intel inside.i want computer last years (i know macs work years) heard first macs intel (the twins of imac g5)had problem , after 2 years max lines , problems appear.so question imac g5 ppc or intel ?   the g5 imacs suffered bad capacitors on motherboard , power supply, kills system, wouldn't go way, since you'll giving features running ms windows via bootcamp , software upgrades. (2006) white intel imacs have known lcd issue, pretty limited 17" model. 20" , you're fine. if 17" develops vertical monitor lines, attaching external monitor works fine.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac

Lion Broke My Emulators

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i installed lion on macbook, whenever open crossover, begins shut down bottles, though opened it. also, have wrapper play terraria, dosen't launch game @ all. user posted on separate forum dolphin emulator wasn't working in osx working fine in win 7. me , guy(although pre-release) or else having these problems?   i have same problem crossover. after loading application, close (shutdown) everything. i'm waiting update.   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

Screen Resolution

posted in wrong forum.   hi, kinda cool ! anyway check settings , if ok ya ipad bought or genius barr.   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

Installing SSD

just got ssd today don't have caddy yet. i'd test out ssd though thinking pulling hard drive out , putting ssd in. questions are: if replace hard drive ssd , install osx, old hard drive osx screwed? (just in case want revert 750gb) what's best way of doing this? plan install ssd , work off external drive until caddy arrives.. guess leads question three.. when said caddy arrives , reinstall 750gb hard drive, there anyway remove osx off drive , keep files or impossible? suggestions or advice extremely appreciated. looking done tonight. thanks! btw ssd corsair force 120gb   jbyun04 said: ↑ just got ssd today don't have caddy yet. i'd test out ssd though thinking pulling hard drive out , putting ssd in. questions are: if replace hard drive ssd , install osx, old hard drive osx screwed? (just in case want revert 750gb)

Replicating Standard User's FS.

hello. so, i'm new here, , posting in wrong forum, question. repair technician @ local computer shop. work on pc's, , not macs, due apple store being close us. (we're competition, apperently) few macs in work on data recovery. have seen many times mac come in , need data taken off of it. if had mac instore utility, not of problem, right? starts here. of our machines windows, ntfs, , macs hfs or hfs+. windows not support reading hfs+. there several programs in windows advertise being able read hfs, have never had luck them. either extremely slow, or take inaccurate data. think can find develop way of retrieving data, (currently exploring linux alternatives. 'dd' command current. (i use linux primarily, personally)) data recovery/transfer methods post results, many times seems directories copied 0 byte files, not capturing of data within. need community way of creating mac files if had mac system. either t