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2011, MBA Keyboard Backlight issues / Questions

macarians, have 13" 2011 mba, love yardayarda .. find backlight on keyboard weird. first, have set zero, off, no bars via keyboard. machine goes screen saver, , instantly turns them onto full again, unlock screen, , hit keyboard light down , not turn off, need go 1 bar, backdown 0 to turn off ?! every setting can find seems set turned off, happens on battery or power, power setting modes fine. norm, or going have drundle down apple store , looked @ ? time! c.   adding onto this, if keyboard light off (set keyboard) , shut lid , open again, on again, , need turn off manually (pressing once down again) strange beast thing.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Air iPhone Mac OS &

just bought a thunderbolt (crap) but the new iphone is coming out soon!

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hey guys, bought thunderbolt , has been causing me problems, dont @ all, ever since got been pain in a**. , new iphone coming out , quite frankly rather prefer since apple product , more convenient since have music , not. there options me returning phone ect. problem out of return date.... options?   if you're out of return timeframe, option sell , use money purchase whatever device you'd rather have. that's it.   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

Finder Sidebar question

in checking finder sidebar preferences in lion noticed hard disks no longer checked has "-" instead, not blank box. when click on devices username imac macintosh hd , network show in finder window. else see in theirs?   ticked means devices of type shown, blank means none , - means some. click until it's tick, right click hard disk , remove sidebar. you'll notice tick -.   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

Any UK Editors here?

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if know of links / sites? advertise jobs or advice on working within industry. have 7 years of support experience. need creative in ones working life change   maybe www.mandy.com can help?   Forums Special Interests Digital Video iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Why Apple should have kept the Macbook

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when found out apple had discontinued original white macbook, kind of disappointed. macbook has lot of potential. great computer new mac-world. great don't want pay 1500$ macbook pro , realise pc better them. mac mini cheap mac. stationary use. why not make macbook "new" mini, mobile? sell lot, i'm sure that. every friend of rather buy pc cheaper price, because don't see why should switch, when products expensive. here tip: ..or of course, in price-range. like: macbook > air > pro think? come own opinions, , own suggestions.   the macbook was/is huge seller. perplexed move. it's single worst thing apple has done in while. lost me customer mac pro pricing. buy used third party apple desktops now. said i'd buy apple plastic laptops, they're durable , value. gone. they've lost me there too. not sure how i'm going fix that.  

Root Login?

how enable root user within lion? i've looked online, , i've been instructed launch 'director utility', cannot find anywhere in lion. it's not in utilities folder. can offer advice how enable root login? thanks.   directory utility.app resides in /system/library/coreservices/. still shows command enable root. well.   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 MBA Problems

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okay...nothing serious...but me out real quick. volume button seems off...like doesn't register sometimes...but feels key off too. notices if push down (firmly, not smashing) aligns , makes better. returns not going down flush. also...i don't have audio or videos since it's new...but showing little blue/purple music , video. how can find remove it?   attached files: screen shot 2011-07-21 @ 7.14.43 pm.png file size: 30.8 kb views: 71 johndoejohndoes said: ↑ okay...nothing serious...but me out real quick. volume button seems off...like doesn't register sometimes...but feels key off too. notices if push down (firmly, not smashing) aligns , makes better. returns not going down flush. also...i don't have audi

Creating a boot drive/disc of Lion..

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i ordered new hard drive have lion on specifically. running snow leopard , wondering if it'd possible download lion , burn disc/drive. after burning disc/drive, can delete installer , fine? plan take disc/drive , boot new bare drive. allow me bypass installing snow leopard first? thanks!   no idea?   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

Facetime? Lion? Which version?

if have purchased facetime app via mac app store, when upgrading lion, replaced native copy bundled lion, or app store purchased version remain?   the lion version newer 1 in mas, it'll upgraded.   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 Zealand 7,6 Quake

a strong earthquake (7.6) shock kermadec islands in new zealand. tsunami warning issued... click me - source   ouch, one? didn't had earthquake 1 or 2 months ago?   Forums Mac Community Current Events 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

App Logo wont change

hey everyone, trying logo's out application , have made 1 like. can drag images xcode fine , set them logo's. problem when run app on iphone 4 , ios 4.2 simulator it's not showing me updated logo, 1 of earlier ones looks horrible. have deleted old logo's off hd , still showing up. have deleted app form phone , simulator. can fix this? it's starting anger me.   have tried doing clean build?   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

FCPX Pet Peeve: "Storyline" ?!

so, apparently first clip add timeline area denoted "storyline" , clips placed in same first track designated such. @ first that's find , dandy, start adding b-roll, graphics , titles, etc, , things weird. instance, have sequence of clips can adjust, crop, distort , add transitions if want. decide put preset title on part of sequence, in case don't it's placement. ok, let me select (it's outlined in yellow), , see inspector options appear , box shown around text. if double-click on title's text in canvas, can drag position around. graphic background particular title (in case, 1 called "instant replay")? 1) can't click , drag around text. 2) if inspector shows it's still "inspecting" title (with big purple "t" @ top of window), , go change x , y position manually...it freaking changes position of entire canvas!!! title , sequence of clips below it! solution? must right-click on t

Thunderbolt firmware update for 2011 MBP

the title says all. http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1407   please see existing news thread .   Forums Archive Wasteland iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Windows 7/Boot Camp SSD Sata 3/6gb/s install problems

hi there, registered forum having bought macbook pro 17" on friday. aim upgrade stock 5400 rpm drive 120 gb ssd sata 3 drive. easier said done. installed brand-new corsair force series 3 , drive not recognised disk utilities. gave on one. tried ocz vertex 3 , recognised immediately. managed install snow leopard no problems. problem came when tried install windows 7 using boot camp. 12 hours later still hadn't managed after numerous attempts. various problems included windows 7 unable format drive. when did manage install windows 7 never quite completed install or freeze on starting windows screen. managed windows 7 installation couple of times whole shebang freeze when tried install boot camp drivers. upon rebooting not able boot windows partition again. rapidly losing live. gave on ocz ssd drive well. morning last resort installed older corsair force series 2 ssd 60 gb drive experiment. recognised disk utilities unlike series 3 version , man

Missing product: 35-120mm f/2.8 full frame lens

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hole filled.   cube said: ↑ hole filled. click expand... does hole refer lack of reasoning behind in post or hole leave in wallet?   Forums Special Interests Digital Photography 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 5 vs iphone 4 and unlimited data

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what ahh   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) i'm confused, need with?   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

Mail CC problem

hello i'm in bit of pickle here. i've got 2 email addresses (same domain) experiencing problem. begin with, email pop account. being automatically forward exchange account. (this done because there several pop emails on .com server. told addresses want change exchange had under different domain. exchange accounts .net). exchange account set in mail. problem is, when reply sent email, there copy of email sent right exchange account. in other words... john sends email jane@abc.com . email automatically fwd'd jane@abc.net behind scenes , shows in apple mail. when replies, original sender receives reply there reply sent inbox. not confusing. late around here...   check if there rules set whatever reason. cause emails automatically cc'd. outlook > tools > rules   Forums Macs

iPod Touch Skipping Songs During Playback

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i've been having problems 2nd gen ipod touch skipping first or second song on playlist ever since upgraded ios 4.2.1. when choose first song, shows @ end of song , goes on next one. i've heard problem 4.2.1 , has been fixed in newer versions. problem 2nd gen ipod touches can't upgraded past version! has else experienced or know how fix it?   it possible of songs set "remember playback position", or have manual start / stop times enabled. can check these settings in itunes selecting 1 or multiple tracks , viewing.. info > options > viewing check boxes in window. click larger​   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod touch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple I

iTunes keeps sending me free song credits...

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this weird. keep getting email every 1 2 hours: dear *my name*, thank purchasing things bright , beautiful (bonus track version). paid price $2.00 higher intended. make this, have issued 2 free song credits account. can use credits buy 2 songs of choice itunes store. when sign in itunes store account, song credits appear account name in upper-right corner of itunes window. next time buy song itunes store, 1 song credit used pay purchase. please note song credits cannot used purchasing songs listed "album only." if don't see credits, choose sign out store pull-down menu @ top. choose sign in store menu, enter account name , password, , click sign in. song credits should appear next account name. sincerely, itunes store team http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/ ​ weird thing is, every time email again, 2 song credits again! have 18 song credits right now, used 4 already. has been happening since yesterday ,

My Plan To Get A New iPhone Every Year...Worth It?

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hey all, been lurker while , posted few times (love forums) have quick question guys , gals. i'm huge apple fan. have mbp , ipad. i've wanted iphone since first came out loyal verizon since entire family uses them , service better in area. ecstatic when verizon iphone hit shelves year, contract doesn't end until august 2011 , i'm not going shelve out $600 off contract phone. know iphone 5 rumored come out end of september, don't think can wait longer after contract runs up. i'm fed crappy droid , it's slow , painful software. plus, i'm pretty stoked ios5 , icloud. here's i'm thinking doing.... contract runs aug. 2011 , wife's ends march 2012. means 1 of have expired contract each year. i'm thinking going ahead , buying used iphone 4 craigslist or ebay (can spend anywhere $300 $400 out of pocket plus paypal credit have). when iphone 5 comes out, upgrade , give wife 4. when 6 comes

Just got the white iPhone 4...What should I get on it

this pretty first phone kind , feeling overwhelmed on there , it. wanted ask of guys things should it, apps download, , other stuff newbie should know. guys!   congrats , welcome dark side. cookies on in veranda. then, get. wide open. different , different things. i, myself, enjoy photography apps , games. along twitter apps (no, don't use facebook...i read tos) , news readers well. instagram. twitter pictures. fun, simple, neat. you, might prefer medical apps or fitness applications. there literally thousands choose from. since there many, suggest @ top 50 free apps. try some. find out enjoy , like. can narrow fields down. oh, welcome macrumors , enjoy 1 of greatest toys you'll ever have.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone

Mac Pro does not recognize RAM

just installed 2 memory sticks of 4 gb each on mac pro (initially 6 gb ram). new sticks recognized fine slots 3&4 (where old 1 gb sticks were) displayed empty - total of 12 gb of ram vs intended 14. restarted computer, hoping solve problem, , slots 2, 3 & 4 show empty 11 gb of ram. hardware overview: model name: mac pro model identifier: macpro5,1 processor name: quad-core intel xeon processor speed: 2.4 ghz number of processors: 2 total number of cores: 8 l2 cache (per core): 256 kb l3 cache (per processor): 12 mb memory: 11 gb processor interconnect speed: 5.86 gt/s boot rom version: mp51.007f.b03 smc version (system): 1.39f11 smc version (processor tray): 1.39f11 serial number (system): h00360zreuf serial number (processor tray): j503201ckbh8a hardware uuid: 1ebd8d6a-075a-5d0c-b430-3766be9566ce sticks had used upgrade are: 4gb ddr3-1066 (pc3-8500) 512x72 cl7 1.5v 240

28GB base Win7 install on Bootcamp?!

i chose 32gb bootcamp partition installed windows 7 + sp1 (i.e. install media has sp1 included rather downloading later. after install had 2gb space left - has else noticed this? using ultimate edition, wonder if should go pro or home premium instead. me try few games out. trying keep partition size down don't want waste ssd space on it. second question can install bc partition on hard drive in imac instead, read few things saying on boot drive of mac?   wow lot. i'm due in post today or tomorrow copy of windows 7 home premium , plan on doing first attempt @ bootcamp , play odd pc game. planning on alloctating 50gb thinking enough windows , city of heroes mmo , new star wars mmo. think i'll have revise gb estimate going you've found. suppose have 500gb on new 2011 imac maybe 100gb do. interested in hearing others users use in gb allocation bootcamp.  

Weird situation MBA 11" vs MBP 15"

hi, planning wait air refresh buy myself macbook air 11" ultimate. use device secondary machine next imac. air used pages, pdf's, browsing, , other college related stuff. heavy work still reserved imac. main selling point me extreme portability of device. "problem" grandparents bought me macbook pro 15" (big) present birthday , told me àfter found out going mba. embarressing moment, either of us.. has been less 2 weeks ago can still returned , mba instead. @ first not such thing, because it's present , it's extremely rude sell or return it. talked , persuaded me think it. it's mbp 15" 2,2ghz i7 qcore, 4g ram, 750hdd, amd 6750 1g ddr5.. (actually standard second option 15") if keep it, overpower imac (besides larger screen) 2009 model c2d 2,93 ghz, 4g ram, ati 4850 512mb. fear won't using much, , rather sell buy screen. fear won't carrying around as if had mba. believe it's far less porta

iMovie Image Issue

i'm making image slide show movie imovie'11. i'm using photo album theme , dropping in images iphoto imovie. i've cut 4 songs in garageband , dropped imovie. however, after make timing adjustments, rearranging images , replacing garageband track few times; images in imovie messed up. there random images in transitions, images popping in random places , distorted. i've rebuilt movie once due issue , it's happened again in new file. don't want have rebuild again, can't figure out how fix it. please let me know if need explain more (helpful reader) resolve issue! thank time!!!   Forums Special Interests Digital Video iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV

Roller Coaster Tycoon

does know if there's way run old rct games on 2011 macbook pro? old games being: original rct, corkscrew follies , loopy landscapes. requirements games windows 95/98 , remember friend able play them few years on windows xp had able run games. have win 7 installed on boot camp. don't know whole lot computers might simple does. in advance.   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

New to forum & new to Mac

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hi everyone, i'm new forum saying hi everyone. i'm new mac, got macbook pro other day i've used iphone , ipad while. it's os x i'm new really. still learning os x, lot transition win7 os x good. not missing win7 yet lol. anyway guys hi again , i'll posting lot. regards chris.   welcome aboard have new member thread here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=324933 in forums, you'll find better results first searching creating new thread enjoy mac, apple makes great computers.   Forums Mac Community Community Discussion 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

Newbie, Recommend a MBP for me

so have decided make switch , buy mbp. im pretty basic in needs @ moment. surf web, download music, , movies. planning on learning how edit/create short videos vacation travels ect. 13' portability. im hesitant on paying money old tech. guys recommend me?   wait until after wwdc next monday. if nothing released go 13" mbp serve well.   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

Webcam For Skype?

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hey folks, have been searching mac compatible webcam works tiger , snow leopard. have emac !0.4 , mac pro snow leopard, , having trouble finding 1 compatible both versions if choose switch , forth between them. have advice on priced option? you, doug   how original isight on ebay $50. emac's usb version 1 won't support usb cameras.   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Can an Airport Express work via Ethernet rather than wirelessly?

hi, need connect 2 music systems in house our network , planning 2 airport expresses job. have ethernet around house, , keep wireless off except when using laptops, can connect ae's via ethernet port , leave wireless component of these devices off?   depending on mean "music systems", may help: http://support.apple.com/kb/ta21537?viewlocale=en_us out of curiosity, why turn wireless off? security reasons?   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

Resolved Mac App Store - Transfer Purchases?

hey all, quick question me today. if buy app on macbook pro app store, able download again on imac, without having pay twice? in advance!   yes, have using same apple id on both computers.   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

SBSettings Installation Problems On Jailbroken iPod Touch 2G Running 4.2.1

hello everyone! have ipod touch 2g running ios 4.2.1. used redsn0w jailbreak. have been trying desperately install sbsettings on device. don't have wifi, i'm using cyder2. sbsettings, sbsettings toggles , airplane sbsettings toggles appear highlighted in red under cydia manage applications. green tick mark not appear. have installed mobile substrate, libhide, preferenceloader , activator. shell cmds installed before. other dependencies installed. except rock extensions somehow cannot downloaded source. why sbsettings not working? rock extensions absolutely essential? there other dependencies i'm missing out on? appreciated.   Forums Archive Archives of Old Posts iPod touch Hacks iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes

Can't see iMac hard disc on OS install

four year old imac 250gb drive. had 250 taken out , wiped clean , 1tb put in. noisy, had 250 put back. tried installing snow leopard. nothing. must upgrade disc. tried installing leopard. started, got 'select drive' - nothing. drive not show. nothing. help. please.   exfordy said: ↑ four year old imac 250gb drive. had 250 taken out , wiped clean , 1tb put in. noisy, had 250 put back. tried installing snow leopard. nothing. must upgrade disc. tried installing leopard. started, got 'select drive' - nothing. drive not show. nothing. help. please. click expand... you have run disk utility install disk in situations such installing new hdd may not partitioned or may dos formatted. seem remember during install, if click on "file" should find disk utility. should @ least see internal drive in disk utility. can start disk utility insta

Help me find a WordPress theme?

so, run blog focused on economics , technology. i've jumped around various platforms, i'm using own wordpress blog now. since switched wordpress, i've been using theme based on jon gruber's daring fireball (i'm sure know it). love theme, feel bad using based on design. have recommendations themes gruber's, i.e. minimalist, dark, yet easy on eyes?   if don't mind spending money, in opinion, themes @ www.elegantthemes.com great.   Forums Special Interests Web Design and Development 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

Preserve 5.14.04 for 4.3.3? ultrasn0w after JB

i have iphone 3gs baseband 5.14.04 on firmware 4.2.1 jailbroken already, sold me want reformat , keep unlocked. have 4.2.1 shsh blobs saved want go 4.3.3 , untethered jailbreak. can use pwnagetool 4.3.3 ( link ) preserve 5.14.04 baseband , clean restore iphone 3gs 4.3.3?   philberttheduck said: ↑ i have iphone 3gs baseband 5.14.04 on firmware 4.2.1 jailbroken already, sold me want reformat , keep unlocked. have 4.2.1 shsh blobs saved want go 4.3.3 , untethered jailbreak. can use pwnagetool 4.3.3 ( link ) preserve 5.14.04 baseband , clean restore iphone 3gs 4.3.3? click expand... you had better talk seller 5.14.04 isn't unlockable out ipad baseband , loosing gps etc etc etc.. don't why people don't ask here before buy instead of after or check 1st. can check here @ link http://www.iclarified.com/unlock/iphone3gs/baseband.php says t

Lion Problems with Mac Mail

hi there ever since installing lion os have had problems configuring macmail. have contacted apple, server, gets fixed goes not sending. have resorted using webmail. have tried configure no avail. having same issues or can advise. boychick   two days ago emails 1 of 2 accounts (mobileme) not send anymore. deleted account , added again. works fine again. should try this. (although need backup mailbox(es) if mails not on server.   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 to delete "other" user account

earlier today macbook air kind of froze , called apple help. had me make new account called root system administrator or something. after having reinstall lion in end, instead of having option log in account use, has option of account , account called "other" click on type in name , password. don't want 2 options, want mine. went system preferences , users , tried delete it, won't let me click on it. logged "root" 1 , went it, clicked on it, wouldn't let me click - button delete it. know how rid of account?   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 Applicat

IPhone 3

please me! bought iphone on ebay , trying update software etc on itunes,suddenly went recovery mode , have been 4 hours trying solve it.nothing! tried thorugh itunes , error messages keep coming up,tinyumbrella different programs,even tried rebooting it! nothing!!! can do?   was using ipad baseband if need use custom firmware? if have ebay aution link post here , i'm sure if don't understand i'm asking?   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

Where are in-app downloads stored?

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hey folks, i'd know in-app downloads stored on iphone. bought subscription "premium" podcast content iphone/ipad app. can stream or download audio files if want listen via itunes have re-buy each podcast individually. not disclosed in fine print when bought "premium" subscription. thought, naively guess, once paid download via app or itunes , backup files on mbp. i'm sitting here jb iphone looking around root directory via cyberduck , have no idea go find audio files downloaded via app. can give me clue look? big thanks.   normally in-app downloads stored in app itself.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Jailbreaks and iOS Hacks iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes A

Compatible and trouble free SSD for MacBook 13" i5 March 2011

hi! there compatible, trouble free 200-300 gb ssds macbook 13" i5 made in march 2011? i've been searching forum without results. thanks!   crucial m4, samsung 470 100% trouble-free intel 320 has firmware bug sorted out month hopefully. vertex 3 max iops seems have better track record regular one,but it's not "trouble fre""   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

Why I hate MacRumors?

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this last post , last time visit website. mac blog huge amount of microcrap news , banners. plus lot amount of people not true apple fans: "how desable awesome new function??" "how kill great apple team work??" ps. sure, can ban me if want. thank you! i'm gonna go build own theme park, blackjack , hookers.   is question or statement? why hate macrumors? because think websites run free. either way, later. it's shame see newbie ... wait never mind.   Forums Archive Wasteland iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

MBP 15 inch High res vs Anti Glare situation when external monitors are possible...

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hey guys, buying 2011 macbook pro soon! ya!!!!! anyways getting high end model 15 inch trying decide whether want high res or ag, , why... think antiglare right me because when home computer hooked external monitor. , when not hooked external monitor out , in not glare free conditions. problem guys think ag screen looks bad compared high res, think if traveling not totally sure, have been in apple store , looked @ both although apple store doesnt quite have best lighting try decide. opinion? , wondering how external monitor sound? thinking getting acer 23inch led monitor has 2ms refresh rate. nice monitor? monitors guys besides apple cinema display. -austin   so question of anti glare vs. glossy? chose anti-glare because didn't want glare lamps , other light sources, , can use computer @ 30% brightness, saves battery life , easy on eyes.  

Grilli3D Thoughts/Reviews

hey everyone, have seen grilli3d introduced @ e3 2011 , wanted hear opinions or reviews have it, , don't. wanting dad 1 birthday (for ipad) since 3d content has become new obsession! if has had experiences cinexplayer , itunes movies grilli3d incredible, regards, skate71290   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

Stacks a bit slow and stage lagged, same with folders in launchapad

before upgraded lion in snow leopard, application folder stack not smooth when first clicked come @ opened in stages , lagged up, having same effect in 10.7 folders in launchpad, know why these 'not smooth'? cheers x   please it's annoying!   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

Chrome, Firefox, or Safari

which best browser use mba? or find works best?   macs in general, safari suck @ handling gif files. if visit sites have many of them, you'll have hell of time trying scroll. 27 quad i5 can't render them decently. vote chrome (for now.)   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

What computers are compatible for the new multitouch gestures?

i have macbook, (early 2009) installed lion, none of new gestures working, , 2 finger scroll thing inversed, (but wasn't problem) looked in system preferences, , there nothing new computer have multi touch trackpad, os not allowing me use features? im not sure if glitch fixed, or apple dosn't allow older macbooks use feature, (even though theres no reason computer incompatible) if clarify me itd appreciated   your macbook not have multitouch trackpad. air, 2008 macbook pro , later, , unibody macbooks have multitouch trackpads.   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

Possible to use different scrolling for mouse/trackpad?

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hey -- wondering if anyone's coded little applet or allow 1 use "natural" scrolling trackpad , "reverse" scrolling mouse wheel. @ first, turned off natural scrolling altogether -- found myself wanting scroll "naturally" while using launchpad, thought i'd give go. i've grown used "natural" scrolling on trackpad, doesn't feel right on scrollwheel on mouse me -- plus, use mouse windows, , not trackpad, , windows uses "reverse" scrolling, it'd great if decouple these 2 settings keep mouse behavior consistent across platforms.   been hunting net haven't had luck, far. feel can't use natural scrolling because inverting mouse wheel when laptop docked feels silly + use scroll wheels @ work quite regularly, it'd mess me up!   Forums

Can the Finder sidebar be modified?

as per title; can rearranged devices @ top (as in snow leopard) , places underneath? also, can font sidebar changed in size? (ps there new keyboard shortcut 'find filename' cmd+shift+f no longer cuts it, have drag damn mouse on 'search filename')   you can change font size in system preferences -> general -> sidebar icon size. haven't found way rearrange categories yet though, individual items under each category.   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

Connection problem

ok have old 06-07 black macbook. there os update few months ago after update not let me connect wireless network @ home. have , airport express @ home. did use old black xbox ethernet-to-bridge believe called connect wireless network. uses computer put password on network , cannot connect black macbook using xbox adapter. there way can input password somewhere connect? in advance.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook 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

Download error on completion

please forgive me if has been covered, might have "unique" issue here, can tell. purchased , downloaded lion morning on mbp - left computer while downloading , came see there error on mas. unspecific, said there problem downloading , try again later. however, download status had changed "install" button. clicked , after bit, installer appeared in dock , process began. didn't install though, not yet ready upgrade mbp, exited out. later today, error started bothering me, , began suspect maybe there kind of corruption installer, tried re-download. time, paid close attention download. progress hit 3.49 gb (or 3.76, whichever total size is), same error occurred. odd happens download finishes. once again, clicked install button , thing launched. question - has else experienced this, , mean there problem download? or mas screwing , incorrectly reporting problem?   same

Question about listening to music through iCloud

so, when icloud service active.. i'll able access song 120gb itunes collection anywhere, correct? have pay annual fee itunes match? matter if tracks ripped cd, or downloaded internet? also, songs download cloud onto device, or streamed apple's servers? help. i've had no luck trying find clear answer this.   theyll download device, not stream. if you've purchased music itunes store before, can test download feature in itunes 10.3 , iphone/ipad running 4.3 or higher. itunes match supposed what's in library that's available in itunes store, wouldnt expect literally every song in library make cloud. don't think matters if ripped or acquired apple hasn't said much.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services

Apple Cutting International Pricing to Rebalance Currency Conversion Rates?

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9 5 mac reports receiving word international third-party retailers of new machines reportedly being released tomorrow carrying reduced price tags compared current models. according report, price reductions seem adjusting fact u.s. dollar has fallen in value against many other world currencies on past year, making apple's pricing in countries appear higher in united states when considering exchange rates. consequently, lower international pricing not indicative of forthcoming price drops new hardware in u.s. quote we've been getting word international apple retailers not macbook airs, minis , white macbooks getting updated tomorrow, going see modest-significant price drops in countries we've polled. while can't specifics of , how much, can tell models being reduced more equivalent of $100. click expand... along similar lines, macstories put forth interesting theory earlier today regarding apple

Backup USB Batteries so Flaky!

hello, why seem backup usb batteries iphone flaky? read reviews of them , literally destroy phones... other ones (like 1 have) stop working on iphone, getting message unsupported accessory of sudden after worked few months... should usb backup battery indistinguishable other usb source? usb backup batteries work consistently , effectively thanks, r.   i own 2 of them , work flawlessly still. first 1 bought thinkgeek (i don't think carry anymore) , has lasted 2 years now. christmas got zagg sparq , still going strong daily use.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Comput

Questions about the app "2do"

the reviews seem point 1 best. application, can create grocery list list? wunderlist 1 right now, i'm leaning towards getting 2do app. also, what's main difference in 2do , toodledo apps? thanks!   i going try wunderlist seems need make account put me off. use 2do app daily. yes can create grocery list, sort of check list , have reoccur again on specific dates in in future etc. me bit confusing @ first because pack quite few features has nice tutorial if needed. got because universal app, on sale @ time, looks fantastic , offers features you'd need , more.   Forums Archive Archives of Old Posts iPad Apps iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud

Cydia Packages

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) hello have jailbroken iphone 4. hanv't had cydia loonngg time need refresh pf memory. cydia packages/tweaks? want alot try out...   dima470 said: ↑ 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) hello have jailbroken iphone 4. hanv't had cydia loonngg time need refresh pf memory. cydia packages/tweaks? want alot try out... click expand... if use search see threads people have listed favorite tweaks   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Jailbreaks and iO