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Does a hard case cause overheating?

i thinking getting incase or speck case 15" 2011 mbp worried might make overheat. know if makes temperatures worse? tend heavy computing in vms working hard is. see incase perforated case supposed heat dissipation, got 1 of those? thanks.   as long vents on aren't blocked won't overheat.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

In Vancouver BC, what to do?

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hi guys, i'm visiting vancouver bc , plan on spending of days here sight seeing , exploring. because don't know area wondering if provide me recommendations on places visit. have visited stanley park, new amsterdam cafe, gastown, chinatown, convention center, , ubc far. thank you, forward guys replies.   try sneak glimpse of allison mack or kristin kreuk... @ least, used live there.   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

can you convince me not to ditch Lion for Windows 7?

i having type on trusty old asus macbook air has infuriating exclaimation mark in wi fi meter. these major issues since installing lion. in lion wifi appears off more on. have tried every fix on internet no avail. should not having or reset router every time machine wakes on piece of kit cost on grand 7 months ago. have no acess linkstation. battery life rubbish continually spinning wheel. how long should put on new laptop???????????????????   quote how long should put on new laptop??????????????????? click expand... as long feel it. make own decision.   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions Mac OS X Lion (10.7) iPhone Mac OS & Sy

Pimp my Macbook

just acquired three-month old mid-2010 white macbook. identifier: 7,1 - 2.4ghz intel core duo - 2gb ram - 3mb cache - , think 250gb drive. want extend life of computer , make powerful , fast humanly possible. suggestions on hardware or software appreciated! please, if would, tell me how max out macbook.   'extending life' isn't best idea. might keep way is, provided need now, , save money going use upgrade it, , start fund new macbook in few years. average lifespan of macbook few years, unless take meticulous care of it. if want to, upgrade ram , bigger hard drive. software doesn't extend life of computer, cleanmymac helps keep hard drive clean of data takes valuable space.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook

Folder problem - renaming/accessing

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help! have folder full of private work documents (1.5gb) have been hiding adding .log suffix. when add suffix looks normal .log file , nobody wiser (except me!). when i've wanted access folder remove .log suffix, , hey presto log files reverts original folder, , have access contents once again. problem when remove .log suffix reverts folder, contents not there anymore, when 'get info' on folder, shows folder still holding 1.5gb of documents! i've tried restart/shut down see if helps, still no joy. know how can these files view in original folder?   i've had similar problem , me solution create new folder in "blank" folder , once created, , rest of files visible... fingers crossed same goes you.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help

Hmm... iPod?

i'm wondering whether should buy ipod touch? have ipad , iphone 3gs it'd nice own new ipod touch when comes out? i'll have variety of apple mobile devices then. thoughts? feel i'll buying sake of it, kinda.   lqyoshi said: ↑ but feel i'll buying sake of it, kinda. click expand... i'm not going lie, that's exact impression got post. if it's a4 , retina display you're after, value of 3g , money you'd put towards ipod touch iphone 4.   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

Macbook Pro 13's integrated graphics card

hi all, i'm buy first mac. i'll using watching movies, net surfing, listening music, occasional (very occasional) gaming, , photo editing (adobe lightroom, potentially version photoshop in future). i'm looking @ macbook pro 13 2.7ghz (i7) standard 500gb hd, have major concern; integrated graphics card worrying. impact photo editing performance? have read lightroom may not support dedicated card, photoshop does. in addition, how benefit gain base model 15? liked size of 13 though. mark   i know not demanding game guess have jul 11 mbp 13" , play wow on middle 3/4 slider settings on graphics , fine me. have ordered 21.5" hd monitor though we'll see how copes that. never had issue light gaming; burns balls though lol   Forums Macs Note

We have a time traveler on the boards

read thread , see how spot on lol http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=13051068&posted=1#post13051068   this post? http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=776216&page=2#35   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

Cannot Login to US iTunes Account?

when try login in itunes accont comes with. "were sorry, cannot complete request on itunes store @ time, please try again later" when try , login in australian itunes account, works fine.   uk down :s   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

Transfer from iPhone to New Mac

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i switched dell laptop, died on me, , itunes library. need transfer music iphone (which contains music, luckily) new macbook. i'm trying figure out way it, i'm coming nothing. please help, bugging hell out of me.   there several pieces of software this, there not native utility. i'm not familiar names, google   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

downgrade to SL from Lion using restore usb key

hi, got 2011 machine lion. not ready lion because apps may not work. using 2010 mba right came white usb recovery key. trying load usb key... seem likes doesn't work... ideas on how revert new mba 2011 2010 sl using recovery key???   snow won't have drivers new hardware. can't run it. out of curiosity, know why applications don't work anymore? old hooks or something?   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

Adobe CS4 w/Lion... hold off recommended?

hello, wondering if uses cs4 (photoshop, illustrator, acrobat pro... primarily) has upgraded lion yet decent results... ...should hold off? thanks! r.   i use cs4, , upgraded lion yesterday. far working fine. illustrator , acrobat pro apps use well. i've opened them few times , been successful in basic things editing , saving things. haven't had time discover bugginess, if i'd feel safe upgrade.   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

Adobe Cs3 compatibility!!

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hi, need know compatibility adobe cs3 ( illustrator, photoshop , acrobat professional ). here know? time   a word cs3 , support wondering same thing cs3 compatibility lion , based on experience had couple of days ago adobe thought throw word of caution out. if have problems cs3 on lion, or snow leopard, matter, support adobe limited written online support database. cs3 stopped working on imac b/c of licensing error on weekend. searched forums , tried every possible posted solution adobe , others resolve problem , can't reinstall cs3 i'm having work off laptop. chatted adobe rep , after 10 minutes told need refer written support on website , no longer offer phone support b/c it's old software. told rep download ps 5.1 try out see if want upgrade , can't install cs3 problem seems affecting also. told adobe rep buy full version of ps 5 , them if doesn't work. outsou

iOS5 Beta and IMAP

i've submitted bug apple (weeks ago), curious if else having it. i've got 3 email accounts on iphone 4. 1 of run of mill imap account, worked flawlessly under ios4. however, upon upgrade beta 1, account no longer syncs read flags or imap server. beta 2 (or perhaps 3, don't remember), syncing read flags imap server began working again (i.e. if read on phone, shows read in mail.app on laptop). curious if else seeing particular bug.   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

What size external drive?

hi everybody. first post here. have mid 2007 imac 250gb hd , mid 2007 macbook 120gb hd. them both on 1 external drive. think 500gb drive enough?   charcoalwerks said: ↑ hi everybody. first post here. have mid 2007 imac 250gb hd , mid 2007 macbook 120gb hd. them both on 1 external drive. think 500gb drive enough? click expand... just 1tb, not more. went costco , bought seagate portable 1tb, usb 67$.   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Mail 4.5 and Automated Replies

is possible set rules 1 of email accounts on 4.5? every time rule auto reply , applying 4 accounts have set on there for.   you have define recipient address rule apply e-mail account.   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

Help with 4G and syncing with Tiger

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) bought iphone 4g , cannot sync because have old imac os 10.4.11 , 400 mhz. can lift me total despair??   with lion due out - possibly later today or tomorrow - looks you'll need new mac. i'm sure that's powerpc mac (which can't upgraded beyond tiger, due cpu speed - have now).   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

trackpad issue - right click not work

i bought macbook 3 days before. brand new mc516ll/a model. problem is, one finger right click not work (two finger right click ok ) . please tell me reason that. did available updates, problem still there. please me, in advance   did configure 1 finger right click in trackpad preferences in system preferences?   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

Pop Chop HD Plus – All about popping and chopping

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pop chop hd plus game can enjoyed @ point of time. pop chop hd plus fun game, need pop things , chop off zombie looking creatures , avoid bombs. better get, harder game becomes. using mix of classic addictive game play ideas, innovative twists, bonuses, spectacular visual effects , amazing animation, pop chop hd plus promises offer loads of fun. download full version today @ incredible low price. pop chop 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

Steve Jobs Inspired by 9-Year-Old's iPad Story

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fiona bligh never thought response when sent email apple ceo steve jobs. but, story of her daughter holly's unique experience ipad inspired steve not did write fiona, steve asked if share story well. fiona's daughter has albinism. affects pigment in skin, hair color , vision. australian herald sun wrote nine-year-old holly, noting ipad has replaced large magnifying glass needed read. can enlarge text , more enthusiastic reading, , can read twice long without getting tired. in email apple ceo, fiona shared "all other kids think it's awesome gets ipad!" steve wrote back: quote thanks sharing experience me. mind if read email group of our top 100 leaders @ apple? click expand... he signed email "thanks, steve". article link: steve jobs inspired 9-year-old's ipad story   i love name fiona beautiful name. interest

How do I get the iOS 5 deveolper's preview on my iphones4?

just wondering.   become developer , pay $99. or wait ios 5 released.   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

iOS 5 Beta 2 not Restoring from Cloud

when try restore ipad 2 cloud after 10 minutes says "internet connection lost, not restore" know damn connection isn't lost. i'm connected home wifi , i've tried 3 times already, each time happens around same time frame. way work around this?   i believe says in developer release notes continually problematic feature wiping data clean "clouds."   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

VMware fusion--printer icon disappeared

i updated vmware 3.1.3 , printer icon in lower right corner has disappeared. can't connect/disconnect hp. cannot print on mac side when vmware closed. shld do? there way set can print on both windows , mac side on imac w/o disconnecting on windows side?   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

SOFTWARE SUGGESTIONS PLEASE! thousands of photos corrupted! How to recover them?

thousands of photos aren't opening, still original size in mb, aren't showing in preview. or quick look! software recover corrupt photos? preferably free! let me know of options. thank all! please help!   i'm assuming don't have then?   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

Changed my internal HD, now the fan is always on - why?

this happened previous 17" macbook pro. had switched out internal hd larger one, , fan ran often. now, have new 17" mb pro , switched 500gb shipped with, wd 1tb. fan never, came on, except when visiting odd sites video. put in 750gb wd scorpio 7200rpm drive morning, , fan on, loudly. have ideas on why different hds affect fan operation , can it? clues...   your fans on when mac on, spinning @ minimum of 2000 rpm (for mbps). spin faster needed keep temps @ safe level. if they're spinning without increased heat, try resetting smc . also, make sure don't block vents, located @ rear, near hinge.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Ap

Upgrading RAM and a Question.

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hello. i'm getting imac next week, it's 1 $1200 usd , interested in upgrading ram 8gb. of guys told me here before doesn't worth paying apple cause can save 50% $$ doing myself. wondering first, imac comes 1x ram piece of 4gb? or comes 2x ram pieces of 2gb each? cause if comes 1 piece of 4gb ram, means got buy piece of 4gb ram right? , other questions is: true if buy mac today mac os x lion upgrade free? if how gonna know when bought it? ( know it's not related imac forum it's instead of opening new thread ). thank much!   blindsoul said: ↑ hello. i'm getting imac next week, it's 1 $1200 usd , interested in upgrading ram 8gb. of guys told me here before doesn't worth paying apple cause can save 50% $$ doing myself. wondering first, imac comes 1x ram piece of 4gb? or comes 2x ram pieces of 2gb ea

Bigger screen proof?

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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) saw newest "if don't have iphone..." commercial, 1 shows off game... think. anyway, closely: screen looks bigger , edge edge (even though know screens simulated).     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

Need help accessing iTunes library

i installed ssd drive optical drive in imac, , want have itunes on ssd access/store original hd in imac. told me hold alt click itunes, go itunes folder in old hd, not let me access it. keep getting message: itunes library file locked, on locked disk, or not have write permission file. changed permission of file read & write, still cant access it. want itunes , iphoto apps, since have lot of gbs of stuff. know doing wrong?   i had exact same problem on new imac. trick change permission of music folder itunes library located read & write did. click gear icon in bottom left of info window. choose "apply enclosed items."   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes

Printing a PDF in Full Screen WebApps?

hi, ive created webapp generates pdf document , views it. works great on desktop browsers , non-fullscreen safari on ios. problem when opens pdf in full screen there no way either print pdf or close / go back. there way force pdf print automatically , close or there better solution?   what browser? know in chrome if move mouse towards top of screen, menu bar slide view.   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

My iMac auto "Safe-booted?

my imac shut down properly, there no interruption or manual force shut down. shut down normally. when turned on few minutes later, took long time load , there status bar @ bottom progress. have never ever seen happen before in 6 months have had imac. when finished booting. said "safe boot" under sign in password access desktop. , mouse , keyboard not recognized bluetooth few seconds, , messages popped notifying me of that. know why happened? puzzled-- wrong mac or did happen while shut down, becasue normal prior to. also, doing kind of search functions doesnt work either. trying search programs/files in upper right corner, , nothing comes up. in advance.   just random thoughts: - open disk utility , repair permissions. - while in disk utility, choose "verify" internal drive, , see reports. note: can't "repair" internal drive when you're booted it. t

Software Update (iOS5) | No or Slow Internet Connection

is showing everyone? didn't notice in release notes...   i seem having problem on iphone 3gs. have no internet fucntion when on 3g, fine when i'm on wifi.   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

How will iCloud work with multiple accounts?

i share itunes account brother, saves having buy , download 2 apps same. ios 5 update, im not quite sure how work.. might possible use multiple accounts, example, 1 syncing documents, pictures, etc. , 1 apps??   you can add single icloud account, covers (optionally): email, contacts, calendars, reminders, bookmarks, notes, photostream, find iphone , storage / backup. can, however, have different account set in store covers purchased music, apps , books should ok   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

Just got my first computer ever. :)

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hello fellow appleheads. got first computer wanted learn can. directed forum friend.... if there hints or general things think should ..tell me...   my guess have used computer before though, right? mac btw?   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

Interface Builder error

dear all! newbie mac , universal app making. using mac os x 10.7 , downloaded combined dmg file xcode , ios sdk. installation of dmg successful every time when try building program,. getting error like: " ibtool error, unable communicate interface builder" , every sample program getting 2 same type of error. tried installing xcode again again same error. everytime try start interface builder application directly, starts , crash. kindly suggest me how solve problem. regards sagar   mac osx 10.7 under nda. has legal access has accepted that. posting have have broken nda , opened possibility of being sued apple. should post questions on developer forums on apple developer site or wait until 10.7 not covered nda.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

car crashes into apple store in greensboro NC

http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-apple-store-crashed-friendly-110603,0,7969103.story go link happened morning   it wasn't robbery attempt. darn mag safe power cords pulled car in.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple, Inc and Tech Industry 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

OSX Mail: How can I view contacts from my work's Exchange server?

hey have set account work's exchange server both iphone , mail on imac. both receive email fine. iphone allows me view coworkers email addresses going contacts > (company name) global address list, can email them iphone. however, tried send group email using osx mail on imac (obviously expecting services exceeding available on iphone) , not find way access company's global email address list. solution far, seems logging company's webmail , manually adding contacts (it lets me 1 @ time) (company name) address book. surely there way in mail view coworkers exchange server , ideally import lot contacts; or @ least allow me view list add them in group easily?   hey, found out can use osx address book app search contacts on exchange server , drag them contacts list..   Forums Ma

Base 21" iMac

just bought base model 21" far it.screen bright ( brighter macbook air) looks pretty uniform haven't noticed yellow areas,colours vivid.one thing has warmer tone ipad 2 , macbook air.is normal or there same variation in tone other apple devices?   imac monitors don't come calibrated, normal might have warmer tone ipad. unlike ipad, however, can adjust display settings in preferences if cooler tone.   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

SUBTITLE Questions for video

hey macrumors, have several home videos approximately 1 hour in length , sermons. want wanting add subtitles these messages can used around world in spanish, french , other languages. downloaded free miyu subtitle editor, of subtitles ended halfway in video. own imovie, haven't tried that. need lots of please... advice awesome. paul   adding title in imovie easily done in imovie .   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

Unjailbreaking

hey guys. i'm new here forgive me if posted in wrong section. want unjailbreak iphone 4 (jailbroken greenpois0n, firmware version 4.2.1) after doing searching around site, understand way remove traces of jailbreak restoring phone , starting fresh, without using backup, since backup saves traces of jailbreak such if changed carrier name. i'm fine this, don't mind re-adding contacts , re-organizing music, etc. thing don't want lose camera roll or of texts messages. ive been saving them since way when got 3g, , don't want lose them. i'm not looking export both computer, want keep them on phone. wondering if knew, or me figure out, way unjailbreak phone , still keep camera roll , saved text messages. sorry long ass post. i'd appreciate advice. thanks.   vancitysct said: ↑ hey guys. i'm new here forgive me if poste

Ubuntu on an iBook g4

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recently hard drive on ibook g4 crashed beyond repair diskwarrior or disk utility. don't want buy new hard drive , replace it, i've heard pain, , can buy laptop used on ebay dirt cheap. low , behold, want try running ubuntu on it, without using hd. have run live cd of ubuntu 10.04 ppc, correct version ibook believe, tried install os onto 4gb flash drive. installed succesfully, problem is, can't boot usb 2.0 drive on startup. running out of ideas how without using internal hd, want use laptop taking notes in class. , don't require space. out there have ideas on how can this? muchly appreciated. had idea of maybe installing ubuntu 10.04 onto dl 8.5gb dvd, i'm not sure if work. i'm pretty new macs, don't know i'm doing. great, thanks.   ppcs finicky booting off usb sticks, if around can find information on it. baldymcgee said:

how to switch on autocomplete or remember passwords

i have new 27" imac - there way of enabling auto complete usernames/passwords on forums etc or getting them pre-filled in?   it's in safari preferences under "autofill" tab.   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

Any new mini owners who do design work??

hi all! ive quite been struggling decision i'm hoping find out there using mini i'd plan on using for. design work. includes cs5. work on web files @ 50mb in conjunction dev software, itunes, browsers etc. print design , digital painting , i'm pretty working on ps , illustrator on files maybe 200 500mb. gaming pretty light. portal 2, starcraft 2 , half-life pretty it. i'm planning on running win7 on through bootcamp , not parallels (not totally sold either way). baiscially think it's down 3 options. if i'm going mini, seems biggest bang buck stick stock 799 , hdd. option 1 stock 799 mini , slap either momentus xt or scorpio 7200 drive in it. option 2 same model buy 2010 mini additional sata cable , put ssd boot drive in speed basic tasks. option 3 stock 21.5 imac. think in debate between mini server imac wins , i'll use existing 24" monitor main screen. expensive option. im hoping see if happens use theirs sa

WOW! New Imac is setup

my imac arrived, set in few mins. came lion installed , no restore disks. plugged in wired keyboard , turned on trackpad thought not @ all, plugged in logitech usb mouse , away went. first impression totally wow! longtime pc user having built own computers, imac totally neat, hope joy lasts. experience nothing have ever experienced before window os. ideas on should tackle first? need makd disk image or kind of restore disk. need install lightroom 3 , maybe gmail account in mail. do. display nice , using trackpad. want new external hard drive before use itunes , put photos on also. tips appreciated.   you can't make disk image restore on pc. you're better off backing via time machine/carbon copy cloner on external hd.   Forums Macs Desktops

MBP Should I upgrade to the 256GB SSD?

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i thinking purchasing 13 in. macbook pro. there significant advantages upgrading 256 gb solid stare drive? faster or more stable? worth $600?   jetsettingirl said: ↑ i thinking purchasing 13 in. macbook pro. there significant advantages upgrading 256 gb solid stare drive? faster or more stable? worth $600? click expand... i go if have money, it'll resale value of machine i'd imagine , ssd faster hdd. best cheers   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

VLC doesn't work anymore (Lion issue?)

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i upgraded lion few days ago, , vlc worked fine until now. shut down first time while vlc still running, hoping resume feature open window in same place. didn't happen, instead vlc doesn't work anymore, won't play anything, message doesn't support container , (avi, mov, mp4, etc). also, when vlc running, item in menu bar vlc , clicking lags. i've tried restarting , downloaded latest vlc website didn't help. has experienced this? can me? thanks!   vlc working fine lion here.   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

Macbook Pro OS X install with no CD drive

my best friend bought new laptop today , gave me old macbook pro try , fix, if possible. figured better idea giving best buy dispose of. problem i'm having macbook is, trying rid of boot camp, , forced him system restore, installation discs needed. have both discs, though don't remember how got far needing disc 2 restore, because cd drive busted. hoping there way use either windows 7 laptop, or external hard drive how install os (currently says "please insert mac os x disc to continue installation"). key thing is, can't passed screen in order use disk utility keeps telling me. in all, there way install os (disc 2 of os x) using win 7 laptop, or external hard drive?   frozt said: ↑ my best friend bought new laptop today , gave me old macbook pro try , fix, if possible. figured better idea giving best buy dispose of. problem i'm ha

Behringer C-1U USB Microphone

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figured best section post... i'm looking microphone home recording cheap yet quality price - i've come across behringer c-1u usb microphone save me having purchase mixer also. has used 1 mac? i've read volume problems not receiving enough phantom power seem on windows pcs. have 2011 imac ableton interested in knowing if it'll work system!   Forums Special Interests Digital Audio 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 Does Activity Monitor Show 4 CPUs?

why activity monitor (and istat) show 4 cpu cores? isn't new air dual-core?   hyper-threading. each core can run 2 threads @ once.   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

Lion - not impressed so far- what about you?

working lion on mba 2.13 intel core 2 duo 2gb memory. seeing lot of colored pin wheels today. slow, finger motions work slow , mission control works times. not ready public yet, apple!   is mba still rebuilding it's spotlight files? takes couple hours after initial installation of lion, , cause considerable lag, depending on configuration.   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

New To Lion Microsoft Word Question...

just downloaded lion, , there big anti symbol on microsoft word... when click it, says powerpc applications no longer supported... paid lot of money microsoft word, how can make work?   jackspearo said: ↑ just downloaded lion, , there big anti symbol on microsoft word... when click it, says powerpc applications no longer supported... paid lot of money microsoft word, how can make work? thanks click expand... what version of microsoft word have? 2004? 2008? 2011?   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 App

Complicated iPod touch home button problem.

i have read many different posts home buttons not responding sometimes. me, it's different. no matter how hard or press, randomly not register home button press @ all. jailbroken on 4.3.2. problem? issue started night after went concert. woke in morning , picked ipod , problem there. not work in row , after works perfectly. under warranty (if restore), there no apple store in country. have pay quite sum allow reseller courier ipod out of country. not sure parents happy because mum quite anti-apple. , hard restore quite hard on me because have lot of important data. should remove jailbreak , install 4.3.3 see if software related issue? if so, should on computer? quite paranoid on losing backup. thanks! not sure whether has been liquid damaged. did not drop in water @ all, live in humid country. , going in , out of air-conditioned may have caused liquid damage. if liquid damage, have lost courier fee. in dilemma. removed related home button in activator

Timers in Obj-C

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hi guys started programming in obj-c. wanted make tetris style game test ability before develop unique game sale in app store. if generated 2d block @ top of screen core graphics able set timer allow user move block left , right every x amount of seconds move block down. worried attempt implement result in program pausing x seconds , ignoring user input , accept input after timer had run down. want timer trigger move down yet still enable left , right movement. thanks, - vodouman   look @ nstimer .   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 Wirele

Android is not good. The thread to end all Android threads.

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iphone 4 beats android out right now. let's take galaxy s ii, king android... galaxy s ii incredible piece of hardware, phenomenal, love samsung packs best available @ time of production phones , not withhold technology future model. wi-fi direct bluetooth 3.0 mhl - new hdmi tech uses same microusb port(i use microusb instead of proprietary ****, usb ports aligned correctly, narrower part facing screen, htc, motorola have wrong.) 8mp camera sensor , lens 1080p recording, takes great pictures. usb otg awesome 1.2ghz dual core processor quad core arm mali-400 gpu samsung galaxy s ii undisputed hardware powerhouse, love design too. however! nowadays don't buy phone, buy ecosystem of applications , services. unfortunately galaxy s ii brought down ****** android , it's crappy fragmented, messy ecosystem. android blows, absolutely blows! many people boast can "customize" , it's "free/open source" comes