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New to mac

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hi, first mac, new mac book air. found duplicate music files 2gig ish, , put them in trash, emptied trash , 2 gigs not available on info. used onyx, ppl recomended alot on forums, dont have of clue on macs. stuff happen often, , how fix .etc thanks onyx best thing use , have set make effective. thanks.   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

OPC on Mac OS, possible?

hello, new mac environment , have been tasked programming data exchange between vision camera , mac pc. camera has built-in opc data server, hoping use broadcast value read barcode on mac pc, mac pc play referenced itunes song barcode value. have suggestions on best way implement task?   will have gui? or run in background windowless app? can tell more camera? "vision camera" mean video camera? particular model of still photo digital camera? else?   Forums Macs Mac 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

OS X Lion Success!

i tried upgrade on day 1 resulting in buggy , broken system. believe application incompatibilities. yesterday performed clean install usb flash drive following http://osxdaily.com/2011/07/08/make-a-bootable-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-installer-from-a-usb-flash-drive/ . lion works great. recommendations: 1. clean install of lion, not upgrade. 2. check new versions of applications use , install 1 one instead of restoring applications time machine. 3. repair disk permissions 4. don't judge operating system's battery or speed until indexing done. hope helps someone.   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 A

Which shipment of MBA is in stores now?

i'm extremely excited i'm head out door go buy first mac product. know if stores still selling mbas first shipment? wondering if ought wait longer purchase because first shipments plagued manufacturing defects, if have struggle along dang pc notebook longer, might scream. or, apple's qc should go ahead , buy 1 no worries?   if call toshiba ssd's "defect" might want hold out bit.   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

No Shared Section in Finder

i can't seem find of networked computers in finder today. there when first installed lion, today disappeared. section turned on in finder preferences , i've trashed finder preferences no avail. thoughts? cheers   restart mac. if doesn't help, restart shared machines or network router/hub/switch. there many problems give same symptoms.   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

Please help clearing confusion on bootcamp and parallels

hi, new mac user , planning install windows on mba because need run specific software school. have done reading on forum , know there 2 options so. bootcamp or running virtual machine parallels, still kinda confused , able answer question. need make bootcamp partition first before install parallels or can install parallels stand alone software run windows? if need bootcamp first, how hard drive space should allocate partition?   parallels , bootcamp 2 different ways of running windows on mac, each pluses , minuses. not have create bootcamp partition in order install parallels. parallels can run stand alone software (you of course need valid install disk windows). however, if have bootcamp partition, parallels can use existing partition windows virtual machine, again, it's not required.   Forums Macs

Touching trackpad not waking up Mac now

hey all, since upgrading lion on imac , mba touching trackpad not wake mac. i've checked preferences , can't seem find disabled it. i'm missing?   i discovered well. honest, thought maybe had false memory of trackpad waking macbook sleep. hit spacebar.   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

Simple question on SSDs / iMac recall!

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my 2011 imac 1 of models impacted recent hd recall (seagate drives), , plan take authorized service provider next week. yesterday passed tell them that, in order know how long take , on...i took opportunity ask them possibility install internal ssd (since opening computer anyway). questions are: - worth performance-wise? here in switzerland, 128gb drive cost me around 300 dollars - option seems kingston; - cause temperature/sensor problems, being third-party ssd? - kingston best option around? trim or sata iii support in lion? quick advice..!   - worth performance-wise? here in switzerland, 128gb drive cost me around 300 dollars - option seems kingston; i’ve been using machines ssd last couple of years, speed day day use of system. i’d highly recommend ssd computer. added ssd atom netbook (didn’t improve speed much ). - cause temperature/sensor problems, being third

Mini, g5 and peripheral switch?

i want use new mini , g5 tower same monitor, keyboard, mouse , printer. have keep g5 non- intel , os9 apps. kind of switching device need? g5 has dvi or vga out.   do search "kvm switch" , see what's available. vga-based devices cheaper you'll lower display quality. should able set printer sharing on 1 mac don't have involved kvm switch.   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

trouble installing leopard on imac G5

hello, i'm looking solutions / advice trying, unsuccessfully, install leopard on g5 imac. imac current running panther. when insert the install dvd imac select install option. prompted restart in order commence installation. computer restarts , install doesn't take place. i've attempted boot off dvd (holding down 'c' key @ start-up) again, nothing happens imac exceeds system requirements installation , have black install dvd leopard. advice gratefully accepted. hoorah brendan   have "repartitioned" , "erased" drive?   Forums Macs PowerPC Macs iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod

MDP to HDMI no audio!

i have 32" insignia tv (from 3-4 years ago) , 2011 mbp have bought. purchased mdp hdmi (with audio support) connect computer television. cable bought: http://store.apple.com/us/product/h4637zm/a?mco=mty3odq5oty able configure television hdmi. however, video streams through television. right using mirror mode display computer on external screen. have gone sound settings , changed output hdmi, no avail. says "the selected device has no output controls." have advice me? i'd work :/   anybody? still can't find solution :/   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Ap

List Differences Between OS X Lion Gm and 10.7

please list bellow:   thesponge81 said: ↑ please list bellow: click expand... they same. \thread   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 do I use my iCloud email on 4.3.3/Windows Live Mail?

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i had email set before on ios 4.3.3 , worked fine. on monday, stopped refreshing , receiving emails, today decided remove , add account again. now, every time use correct settings: reason can't work now. code: the imap server "p02-imap.mail.me.com" not responding. check network connection , entered correct information in "incoming mail server" field. i don't know do, , need use email. used these directions work before, , don't: code: step 1: navigate settings>mail, contacts, calendars>add account... , select "other" step 2: select "add mail account" , type in icloud info. step 3: under imap>incoming mail server •host name - p02-imap.mail.me.com •username - email excluding "@me.com" step 4: under imap>outgoing mail server •host name - smtp.me.com i tried doing in windows live mail, , says can't connect server. please help!  

How long did it take to download Lion?

its 10am edt , started downloading process of lion on first of 3 macs. i'm wondering how long going take? done yet?   look in app store under purchases, give estimated time remaining. nobody can tell how long take dependant upon connection speeds.   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 SSD Dead ???

hello all, got intel 320 ssd couple of weeks 2009 mbp. working fine until couple of minutes when got spinning beach ball , froze. restarted computer , doesn't boot up: see flashing folder question mark. ssd dead? do? thanks dvcat   sure sounds might have died. did try booting off snow leopard disk, , run disk utilities see if sees drive @ all?   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

Personal hotspot not working on beta 3 now?

i haven't tried use personal hotspot feature on iso 5 beta 3 until today , doesn't work. had no problems using on beta 2 when turn on , connect computer takes feature away? have verizon's new tethering plans or feature turned off now?   i bet during betas carriers have figured out how update carrier profiles work ios5. had know coming...   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

CSS library items active link not showing

ive converted menu library item can update site without having go through everypage , make changes. make changes library item. item text list styles link, visited, active , hover. link, hover , visited styles work reason 'active' style not. want able click on list item , item click on highlighted can see section in stays same 'link' style. can help? can post css if need be.   just ensure aware, "active" means while user has mouse button pressed, , not current/active page. also, order important . if doesn't address problem, can show css you're working or link is?   Forums Special Interests Web Design and Development iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud

Does anyone have this problem - power switch?

4.3.3 jailbroken if press power button on top right enter lockscreen, when slide unlock goes home screen 1st comes slide power off , cancel?   not having problem. on 4.3.0 jailbroken (official not beta) , not happening me. have not heard of happening before. have installed via cydia? maybe there causing issue.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad Hacks iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

ios 5 wifi sync?

anyone got links or articles on this? have apple dev account upgraded itunes , ios5 beta 2 when settings general itunes sync dont other sync witch grayed out unless have wire plugged in? or doing wrong.   read developer notes, apple explains how enable wifi sync in beta 2.   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

Lion Release Quite Imminent!

i @ local staples electronics store, , stock of snow leopard gone... told employee store has no in gets brought in, , @ apple's discretion. i'm thinking apple clearing (snow leopard) resellers people more obligated buy lion instead. can't see apple outright stopping sales long time, makes me think lion super close, considering gm seeded. make sense?   capex said: ↑ which makes me think lion super close, considering gm seeded. click expand... the general consensus on these boards such.   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

iPad shipping

i bought first ipad 2 yesterday online apple store. says shipped in 1-2 weeks..has else bought 1 , seen shipping time, got sooner? clicked apple chat link , apple rep. said there chance me sooner.. maybe can cancel order since didnt ship , pick 1 @ apple store in kop, pa   if hasn't shipped yet, go store , buy one. go home , cancel online. can cancel online anytime until it's status changes prepared shipment.   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

Was thunderbolt a big rip-off?

yes, pretty inflammatory title, , don't mean cause trouble here thunderbolt port thing seems more , more big rip-off. mean, every time @ of lovely 27" imac, can't think how more useful hdmi port have been on these 2 thunderbolt ports. or if imac came thunderbolt adapter vga out or wold have been nice. 6 months we've had access technology, , apple has show laughably over-priced cord , crazy small amount of 3rd party devices use technology. thoughts?   usb 2.0 didn't take off in 4 months either, or did it? give time. btw, have looked @ cable bit closer? has own firmware , chips built it, costs bit. , adapters hdmi can had monoprice, , hdmi limited video/audio transfer, while tb can used lot more. cares anyway, tb lose guess many closed minds guess.   Forums Macs

Necessary Things For New Mac User

i using pc life , bought first macbook pro recently. wondering apps or programs should download keep safe, easier use, or essential it?   helpful information mac user by ggjstudios ​ mac virus/malware info by ggjstudios there no viruses mac os x in public circulation, handful of trojans , other malware, have installed manually via entering administrator password. anti-virus need protect mac education , common sense. ​   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

Adobe now trying to pull in disgruntled FCP editors

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http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...nnounces-switcher-program-video-professionals   it's gone full circle. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/200...miere-users-easy-switch-to-final-cut-pro.html   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

How to jump start a Mac Pro backboard?

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how jump backboard plane? must 4 pads connected whatever functioning i'm trying activate?   attached files: photo.jpg file size: 425.7 kb views: 216 huh? question makes absolutely no sense. trying do?   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

Mac Pro 2009 Dual Socket processor upgrade (2 CPUs to 1 CPU)

the thread title may sound strange, here comes explanation , question regarding need help. purchased 2.26 8-core dp mac pro 2009, came brand new. plan exchange cpus , higher perfomance, due substantially high price of dual qpi-link cpus cannot afford more one. picked 6-core 3.33 ghz westmere cpu (x5680) (along other tools needed because of increased height of new setup) , wanted use in single configuration leaving cpu socket b empty , doing upgrade x5680 later in future. has been clear me dual socket boards should boot fine single cpu, did quick test: removed stock cpu socket b, , left other 1 (2.26) intact. after carrying out removal mac pro booted fine, after desktop appeared, fans started spin max speed, causing me quite of disappointment. reinstalled cpu b , realized if screws of heatsink not tightened completely, cpu not recognized , same phenomenon happens before: machine boots 1 cpu running , fans spinning after while. happens either because f

Google Analytics Tip to get a Real Bounce Rate

hey, i'm sure of have realized google bounce rate in google inconsistent real visitor visit. google analytics counts bounce if visit more 1 page, , when start timing it, in fact bounce rate means if user enters , leaves right away. correct reading, enter code real reading of bounce rate. <script type="text/javascript"> (function (tos) { window.setinterval(function () { tos = (function (t) { return t[0] == 50 ? (parseint(t[1]) + 1) + ':00' : (t[1] || '0') + ':' + (parseint(t[0]) + 10); })(tos.split(':').reverse()); window.pagetracker ? pagetracker._trackevent('time', 'log', tos) : _gaq.push(['_trackevent', 'time', 'log', tos]); }, 10000); })('00'); </script> gave me real bounce rate website numeroten dropped 50% 15%! tip me!   Forums

Can you reduce a Pages document's size, and have everything scale down to that size?

i have 24" x 36" poster created in pages has graphic design elements, text boxes , photos. want make 11" x 17" version of it. same, minor revisions. what's best way that? thanks!   you try select all, group, , resize grouped object down want. however, wont resize text in text boxes.   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

2010 MBP screen shutting off/going blank to one color

hi everyone- please excuse me because i'm not super tech savvy. bought macbook pro in nov 2009 , had no problems it. amazing computer. accidentally spilled tea nov 2010. unsalvageable. had black tie protection @ best buy , got brand new mbp. shortly after started having weird issues monitor. i've tried seems issues having external display, i'm not using. has had or know of issues with: - screen going blank - screen turning gray, pink, solid color have hold power button make restart in order anywhere. screen goes blank, can't anything. i've had sporadic issues with: - crashing - mouse/trackpad unresponsive, have restart also: - body burning on side closer top of keyboard (not lower side near trackpad) - power cord burning when it's plugged extension cord , not directly wall if has input on this, please let me know. had no issues original mbp bought. 1 brand new , has had issues on , off. use work i'd rather try

Impossible 3GS Issues

hello all! iphone 3gs won't go past apple logo @ startup. have tried restoring several times. itunes claims has been successful, problem remains nevertheless. have once or twice been successful syncing iphone. there have been issues, , typically lose data whenever plug thing pc. don't know if it's related, itunes won't let me restore backup, either. if help, i'd appreciative , awestruck!   what firmware version trying restore to? doing stock restore or custom ipsw? if it's stuck @ apple logo it's hardware issue. i've ran several 3g/3gs models had faulty sensor or #3 connector. phone acts normal in itunes restores, etc won't pass apple logo.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone i

Houston We Have a Problem! "Mission Control"

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so i'm pretty sure mission control broken! mine looks nothing this: instead looks this: ideas of why doesn't right? not moving fingers correctly on trackpad?!   hmmm... no, doesn't quite right. haha. little bug. have tried restarting? keep finding sorts of weird glitchy things full screen view similar. still have few things left iron out.   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

Domino's Pizza App Delivers Pizza Not Everyone May Like

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domino's pizza's new ios app lets users order , pay piping hot pies right iphone, ipad or ipod touch. app allows domino's customers order (almost) of 5,000 domino's in u.s., allowing extensive pizza customization, , allows users input credit or debit card information right in app. finally, while anxiously await custom creation, app offers tracker feature follow order "make line" oven, out delivery! feature similar online-ordering system domino's has offered through website few years, long overdue on iphone. major competitor pizza hut offered app 2 years ago, in 2009. article link: domino's pizza app delivers pizza   hand-tossed perfection? lol, domino's garbage.   Forums News and Article Discussion iOS Blog Discussion

Pro's Vs. Con's on Partitioned HDD?

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hello all! question experience working partitions. idea partition on main hdd built macbook pro. reason want preserve speed , responsiveness macos x. thought partitioning main hdd in macbook pro have section on devoted macos x operating system only. dilemma don't know if makes sense , how big size recommended partition macos. thought allocating 20gb realized final cut pro , adobe cs collection takes massive amount of space in applications support folder. or under user somewhere on other half of partition not shared macos? can see i'm bit confused, if have pro idea how or if silly thing do, please let me know. if have experienced method keep os responsive please share... macos x have become sluggish , slow. have 100gb left on 500gb drive , can't figure out why it's darn slow. slows down. if surf online many windows open kills mac. best method keep macos x running fast , secure? suggestion appreciated. thank

Upgrade from 24" iMac to 27"iMac or Mac Pro?

currently running 24" imac 6gb ram ssd boot/apps drive aperture library / project files on fw800 external. goal maximize aperture 3 performance, sluggish least on current rig huge raw files. things require: -ssd boot / apps drive capability. optimally liek lift existing ssd out of imac , put in whichever machine end with. don't want have reinstall everything, made fresh install on ssd when installed few months ago. -fast aperture library / project files drive. feel fw800 may limiting me, either put them on internal 2tb drive backed external time machine new imacs 256 ssd , 2tb internal hdd sounds great, can not afford , have no desire "thunderbolt" vaporware mac pros top notch of course, feel not need raw processing power offer aperture 3 editing. bit more can afford once said , done. can add ssd 2011 imac (pre-thunderbolt revision) , have large 2tb internal hdd? iirc, can accomplish removing disc drive somehow? also, how

My Friend Lost My iPhone 4

so let friend use iphone today, put on top of locker, when turned around gone. i've contacted police, verizon, going talk apple support real soon; friends, parents, teachers, know. have find iphone, turned off service location save battery. did have passcode set , verizon has cut service iphone. thing still have pay $30 20 months because have dataplan 2 year contract. thats $720 , iphone costs $300, case costs $30. thats $1050. should make guy lost phone pay or messed up? can person why stole iphone able restore pc? when have passcode?   make him buy new phone. itunes tell unlock phone before doing i'm sure if put in dfu mode itunes restore though has passcode.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone

Cannot Wirelessly Sync Music with iPhone 4

downloaded new itunes 10.3 morning comes feature wirelessly sync other apple devices (iphone 4). works fine me applications , books see no option sync music. there no new purchased button in itunes app on phone, yet there in applications app. in itunes preferences on mac on store tab there automatic downloads section yet there boxes check apps , books. have synced iphone computer after installed itunes 10.3. live in canada have heard nothing being released in us. appreciated, thanks.   try going settings... store on iphone turn on automatic downloads.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTun

iCloud and iTunes Match

how work? merely @ files names , albums? wonder how verifies song files   dukebound85 said: ↑ how work? merely @ files names , albums? wonder how verifies song files click expand... yep. assume it's going album art if it's not exact match, won't work.   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions Mac OS X Lion (10.7) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Not as light as apple said

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k, of u guys see mba 11" lifted helium balloon that turns out balloon plastic , possibly hanged wire see hollow plastic balloon there? or me mistaken? lol   it's marketing thing, looks cool. edit: - did crash car building prove that?   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

Some checks before I attempt to upgrade my JB 3GS 4.1 to 4.2

i have 3gs 4.1 , 05.11 bb. want upgrade 4.2 instead of 4.3 because i've read 4.3 not stable. phone unlocked , rely on that. i've been told not use greenpoison instead use snowbreeze2.2 can maintain bb. don't understand if use greenpoison, bb upgraded , phone no longer unlocked? that's big issue not use greenpoison. here's plan upgrade please tell me if i'm doing right. 1) save shsh in case goes wrong. http://www.idownloadblog.com/2010/07/20/how-to-save-your-shsh-blob/ 2) download 4.2 firmware. http://www.felixbruns.de/ipod/firmware/ 3)jb snowbreeze2.2. http://www.2-soft.com/3209/iphone-i...-4-2-1-jailbreak-create-custom-4-2-1-firmware if correct, should go?   bidoof01 said: ↑ i have 3gs 4.1 , 05.11 bb. want upgrade 4.2 instead of 4.3 because i've read 4.3 not stable. phone unlocked , rely on that. i've been told no

Software update not working in 10.7

i using macbook 2008 model, intel core 2 duo, 2.4 ghz. installed macosx 10.7, sore ware update not working. having same problem. , knows how resolve or component need install   please post screen shot of error message(s) software update giving you. http://guides.macrumors.com/taking_screenshots_in_mac_os_x   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

LCD screen question

i have 2.26 ghz mbp , planning buy either latest 2011 2.7ghz dual-core intel core i7 mbp or latest 1.7ghz dual-core intel core i5 processor mba. not sure yet. question: these 3 laptops use same lcd screen? aware video cards different, wondering screen. not find information anywhere. thx   no. 13" macbook pro has standard display, resolution of 1280x800, while 13" macbook air has high res display, resolution of 1400x900 (which same resolution of standard display on 15"). both led backlit, , both made same manufacturer, air has higher-res display   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Prof

iphone - vibrate

hi all having bitof trouble viratebuttn on iphone. taking apart clean , think vibrator part in actuallu phone damaged... switch @ side still works , when put on silent shows me on scree.. no vibrate.... switch looks in tact not firmly attached seems easier switch between silent , loud.... checked connectors , ok... can give me guide on checking intrnal switches or link tube guide... connectors ok! told toggle button part in phone... can replaced anyway... im thinking need guide on check confirm whats wrong!!! please xxx cheers   you friend have severe ocd ! opening phone clean ! rolls eyes.....   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPh

Can anyone recommend a good creativity application similar to The Print Shop

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my wife uses print shop broderbund on mac create signs, tshirts, etc. not great software package. can recommend similar might better? needs have templates various projects , lots of clip art.   swift publisher might fit bill. http://www.belightsoft.com/products/swiftpublisher/overview.php   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

Lion and Winclone

i'm attempting restore winclone image created before clean-installed lion. original troubles came winclone itself. found plist hack worked (i subsequently found out had updated winclone lion support-- version 2.3). after getting winclone start, received error saying ntfsprog required...and boy fun looking version of (i found source code , .tar files containing non self-running/installing thingy files, couldn't life of me find pre-compiled package self-installed--i did.). , brings me latest problem. using boot camp assistant created partition, , chose "install later" option when asked windows disk. popped open winclone, started restoring winclone image (the image 15 gigs -- hard drive had 14 gigs of used space, , 51 free, partition backed 65 gigs). started getting errors image large boot camp partition, erased boot camp partition, added few gigabytes, , image started install. made 95% of way through before pinged me

Instructions to switch back to Snow Leopard from Lion?

i use help: bought pro tools mbox mini, , found out isn't working lion after upgrading. know many wonder other reasons, how can go snow leopard without losing/messing settings , files? best way go back? much. z   restore time machine backup made before upgraded lion. did make backup, right?   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 install Lion on another partition on my MBP ?

how spilt hdd 2 partition (like bootcamp) want because want try lion , test apps on it. , don't want lost single data on sl partition. answering.   this board fast. forget mbp high end 15'' late 2008 c2d. lion run fine ?   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

Autosuggestion in Safari 5.1? (Lion)

autosuggestion doesn't seem work me in lion. i'm talking search bar in top right, use google search , doesn't automatically suggest results did on snow leopard. have fix this? also, how can bookmarks show in full screen? help!   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

MBA 13' 2011 + Bootcamp + Win7

how performance of win7 on bootcamp running on new mba 13' i5/i7? i'm thinking ditching mbp 13' 2010 in order mba 13, i'd know how win 7. i'm dev , use visual studio 2010 , other heavy apps on win. anyone?   i'd interested know also. i'd interest know well. i've been evaluating both mbp 2011 15" new mba 13" looks tempting. should run visual studio on bootcamp in theory. thing lacking graphics card development shouldnt issue. screen size has has me deliberating.   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 Wireles

To anyone that has upgraded from a 2010

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are happy choice? see noticeable differences? please state had , you've upgraded to. *had* imac, sold , got mba 2010 11". waiting fedex bring me 13" i5.   i'll have mine on monday, hopefully. going baseline 11" ultimate 13   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

Geekbench SnowLeopard VS Lion

in unscientific study, ran 32bit geekbench in sl before installed lion. ran again after lion finished indexing hard drive. here's got: snow leopard = 12058 -integer = 10978 -floating point = 20301 -memory = 3819 -stream = 3476 lion = 12301 -integer = 10704 -floating point = 21274 -memory = 3796 -stream = 3498 2009 mp. 2*2.26 processors. 10 gig ram. know should have ran multiple times, calculated averages, standard deviations, etc. instead ran simple before/after. else see difference?   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

Would this be dumb?

many iphone/ipod accessories cheap now, discounts , time have lowered price. i'm thinking of stocking cases , screenshields when new version comes around, can alternate , customize exterior many different colors , different designs. of course risking fact there new redesign in iphone5/ipod touch 5g neutralize plan. iphone5 rumors has there same form factor 4 , weren't 3g , 3gs cases interchangeable. ipod touch 5g may thinner think has reached limit , weren't 2g , 3g touch cases interchangeable. guys make of decision? useless? risky? dumb? interesting? peculiar? haven't bought cases can still not purchase them.   doesn't sound bad idea. screen covers great idea, iphone ones change, , same goes ipod touch screen covers. cases, wouldn't. might not hurt few if plan go through lot of cases.   Forums

Reducing screen size of the 27" iMac

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hi, im thinking buying high-end 27" imac i7+2gb 6970 gfx. in spare time want play world of warcraft, starcraft ii , possibly diablo iii. worries me, however, if 27" screen big gaming, i.e don't want tennis-match experience having turn head time. i'm wondering if possible reduce active screen size 21" inch when gaming? clear, im not talking playing in nonnative resolution @ 27". thank   some games have option of playing @ smaller display resolution still keeping native pixel resolution. there's option of playing in windows mode well.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Mus

Bookmarks just won't add in Safari?!?!

so upgraded 10.7, , whenever go add bookmark in safari , click + select location add it, doesn't add. no error, no nothing, plain doesn't add. silly... else having similar issue?   works me. sorry friend. hope sorted out.   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

Microsoft Office 2011 format problem

i have office 2011 mac, think decent office suite, have issue. when save document , try , opening in office 2003 windows (which college uses), won't open. happens if save in old .doc format. there way can sort this? i'm having use neooffice @ moment , it's utterly horrible, quite frankly. thanks!   i can't solve problem, can tell regularly email .doc files written out office 2011, , people office 2003 read them no trouble. have "window-friendly attachments" checked? might have it. if nothing else works, use neo office file converter. still have lot of archived windows wordperfect files. open them in open office , save them .doc files, , work on them in word. work usual in 2011, save .docx, file neo office, bring in .docx file, , save .doc. sure, it's pta using no conversion should take moment , don't have work in no.  

So, what is your opinion of the Amazon Kindle?

so, opinion of amazon kindle? bought 1 try out... not 100% sure of firm opinion 1 way or other yet. suffice say, these devices have gigantic amount of work needed on them, if they're considered (ridiculous) "replacement" of paper books; not gonna happen. ever. ever. thoughts?   i love mine. enjoy reading books more (this "normal" reading, not text books , studying). love fact have use 1 hand , can try samples/get new books when i'm lying in bed @ night , want read different.   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