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How to ENABLE iOS style accent pop-up menu

hullo everyone! i've updated mac os x lion, , happy (even 'natural' scrolling!). fly in ointment ios style accent pop-up. type in several languages, , have use multiple keyboard layouts accommodate various accents, macrons , on.. bit of pain. excited ios style accent pop-up menu system. great! isn't here. doesn't happen. can't find option enable it, , searching online turns people hate , want removed... of whom suggest changing boolean operator defaults write -g applepressandholdenabled in terminal... i've tried both true , false , makes no difference: key repeats or doesn't repeat, sure enough, never ios style pop-up menu whatever do. can tell me how access lovely new feature (which many people seem hate, admittedly)? i'd grateful!   well, doesn't work in firefox work in ms word. doesn't work in gmail, either.  

HELP! Adobe Flash/Photoshop/Illustrator won't install!

okay foolishly updated lion without realizing powerpc wouldn't compatible (my mistake, didn't think it). i've had repurchase photoshop/illustrator , reinstall. photoshop cs5 installer states "the installer failed initialize." followed previous instructions , wiped computer clean of adobe (including library , ~/library) still error. when @ logs says fatal error was "unable create pim object." google says nothing error. after doing tons of research people suggested reinstalling adobe air , flash. air installed no problem, flash refuses install. begin installation anywhere 4-12% (varies every time) before failing. log states "error trying locate volume @ /" again, google says nothing about. i'm running administrator , have checked permissions. i've installed , verified jre working properly. can help? tia   okay, figured out. first

part no. for top case and keyboard

dear all have buy new top case , keyboard macbook. bought macbook in 2006. top case buggered @ 2 ends beyond track pad; , 'l' key no longer functioning. want buy new top case , keyboard. can assist telling me part number top case , keyboard please? in south africa have buy in u.s. thank you veedeekay   by "buggered" mean cracked along front edges ? if apple replace free of charge - depending on location in south africa should able changed ? if need buy usa a1181 top case/keyboards work in 2006 models - , media keys f7 f12 (on later keyboards) work fine long have @ least 10.5 on macbook.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes

Wall street journal says iphone 5 in october

http://appadvice.com/appnn/2011/08/allthingsd-apple-to-launch-iphone-5-in-october-not-september   djs621 said: ↑ http://appadvice.com/appnn/2011/08/allthingsd-apple-to-launch-iphone-5-in-october-not-september click expand... they guessing, sept easy guess few months ago, in august , still no word push guess oct. no 1 knows anything, apple does. until give date, guessing trying first month right. if knew give month , day.   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

iPod touch playing up after jailbreak

after ages of trying figure out, managed jailbreak ipod touch on 4.3.5... did sole intention of getting pokemon. since jailbroke it, have managed install gpsphone. when tried install gba roms however, not download. did apt.123locker. o decided try using installous find some. once downloaded, seemed go perfectly, installous isn't showing on ipod. since jailbreak 4.3.5, have lost access settings, can't turn off wifi, or change brightness(i lot) got sick of it, decided try , restore ipod, itunes can't find ipod give option restore. can help! seems possible has gone wrong. cydia app give me settings? , how can installous? or pokemon roms, sole reason jailbroke thing in first place. don't want have restore it, if have to, how can that? reading far, hope can   unfortunately aren't supposed installous since it's piracy , downloading paid apps free illegal. suggest paying apps.

Linux/Unix Flavor

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so @ work use redhat 5.6 , 6.0 alot. wanted bring mba vmware , wondering linux/unix os should use. fedora top choice "free" version of redhat not sure if might run better in general. or has more features. thanks, scuba629   scuba629 said: ↑ so @ work use redhat 5.6 , 6.0 alot. click expand... you mean redhat 5.5, there never 5.6. both of those, released in mid-90s. might want upgrade newer version. scuba629 said: ↑ i wanted bring mba vmware , wondering linux/unix os should use. fedora top choice "free" version of redhat not sure if might run better in general. or has more features. thanks, scuba629 click expand... all linux distributions have same features can install want on top of 1 of them. there no "more features". "better" run, t

Getting a new Mac, how to transfer from old one?

well, have older mbp 17" (its @ least 3-4 years old), , i'm getting new mbp soon. basically, want transfer applications (downloaded stuff skype, firefox, , photoshop application) pictures , itunes library (all of it...) think mac guys @ apple store if make appointment, or there simple way (pictures/files should easy... drag , drop on shared network or flashdrive/external harddrive), feel have trouble applications (just download them again on new laptop maybe?) , feel may run trouble trying bring entire itunes library over. suggestions!   mac os x 10.5, 10.6: how use migration assistant transfer files mac pro tip of week: move stuff new mac — quick migration assistant - use migration assistant copy data previous os 6 easy steps migrate mac using time machine time machine faq - 14. how restore entire system? using setup assistant on snow leopard or leopard

MacBook Pro Upgrades and Warrenties

i considering getting baseline 13" macbook pro standard configurations , doings upgrades myself. 1. upgrade 8gb of ram 2. replace hd 256gb ssd 3. replace cd drive 320gb hd came laptop questions one, 1 or of these void warrenty; , two, make logical sense use 256gb hd main hd , use 320gb time machine drive? need 256gb , dont need cd drive. way wouldn't have worry remember plug drive in backups   #3 sure. #2 might. #1 wont ive done 3 though lol. 128gb ssd , 750gb hdd in optibay, 8gb 1600mhz ram.   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

Swipe to go back in Google Chrome doesnt work anymore

so guys use button now? im used swiping 2 fingers or forward in google chrome, doesnt work in lion now, options?   system preferences.. hi there, go system preferences / trackpad / more gestures change "swipe between pages" 3 fingers...bingo! unfortunately no more 2 finger swipe, no big deal. r.   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

Freeverse dropping lots of game with Lion

from part of post on freeverse website today... quote freeverse (7/21/11) quote rather leaving our customers sub-par experience running titles under os x lion, , in light of phasing out our gamesmith service later summer, we've made hard decision discontinue following titles: airburst burning monkey casino burning monkey mahjong burning monkey puzzle lab burning monkey solitaire enigma periscope squabble toysight 3d bridge 3d crazy 8s euchre deluxe hearts deluxe pitch-setback spades deluxe crosscards x-words deluxe click expand... honestly, i'm upset this, bms. love game - , there nothing replace with. guess i'll creating dual boot machines now, won't give of these up, , neither mom (she loves card games - dropping of them). jerks.   for few burning monkey solitaire (best solitaire mac imho), turns out game

i5 or i7 MBA 11" ???

hey guys.. need little help.. on way 11" am.. not sure way go.. i5 or i7 .. ultimate. heard stories i7 run hot , battery life wont i5 ... useing web surfing , email ... have 256 ssd rather have better battery life , not need fry eggs on it.. input great! before head on apple..   http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1193072 http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1192858 http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1191064 http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1192062   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Air iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Need advice from past converts...

hey guys, i'm going starting college in fall , in bit of dilemma while trying find laptop want. i've been looking getting pc pretty heavily, of lion os stuff going around, have become... macurious. i've used mac before, first time have been contemplating on buying 1 after bashing them many years... have mind set on 15" macbook pro, there small part of me worried not able adjust because miss power priced pc cost. here question of have switched pc mac, did ever miss "power" pc bought specifications wise? also, going engineering program , mac able used engineering programs using? i'm torn between sleek machine or 17" top of line behemoth, , mac looking pretty right now. not want regret decision afterwards. tl;dr: miss power pc offers?   i switched mac 2 years ago, , can tell you, specs not everything. 2009 macbook pro runs circles around desktop, has phenom quad c

Connecting guitar to MacBook Pro

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hi guys, title says all. want able record electric guitar directly on garageband on mb pro. here's have: enough "hardware"? tried connecting guitar directly both external speakers , headphones jack , tried running garageband , recording sound no go. doing wrong? need software plugin or hardware lack problem? tnx   drunkporduction said: ↑ hi guys, title says all. want able record electric guitar directly on garageband on mb pro. here's have: image image image enough "hardware"? tried connecting guitar directly both external speakers , headphones jack , tried running garageband , recording sound no go. doing wrong? need software plugin or hardware lack problem? tnx click expand... bump interest!   Forums

iTunes 10.4 Downloading...

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showed iworks update... remote desktop client update thrown in there well...   is first time itunes becomes cocoa?   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

Tag, or not to tag... That is the question

what's advantage of tagging in media (e.g moves) vs tagging via itunes mean, not getting album art itunes (how many times successful?), manually editing info , adding them 1 one. know it's quicker, automatic software metax or identify, apart that, can fit more detailed info in media files not possible tagging outside? ease of removal of tags? i'm guessing if media never tagged in file in first place, can change via itunes, dealing software. so, what's best efficient method used?   when 'tag' in itunes, tags stored in itunes database, not in file. if reason wanted copy files computer , load them itunes there, tags not follow. people use other itunes view or manage media; again, tags not follow file. started using identify , job of looking of tags internet sources , populating them (including artwork). if wanted remove tags or edit them later, can same too

Mini Displayport - Intermittent Audio output problem (HDMI)

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hi, in imac working fine. have mac connected tv thru hdmi cable. couple of weeks ago audio output started work intermittently (it plays few minutes, cut out couple of seconds, comes back). else experiencing problem? intermittent problem of hdmi audio out? thx!   i have. use mba main computer @ moment- until receive 27" imac today anyway- when using external monitor via mdp hdmi, audio goes out , i'll have disconnect reestablish audio. i've gone through 1 mdp hdmi adapter already- happened more before adapter died. i'm on adapter number 2 , it's giving me problem. first company bought adapter moshi- lasted 4-5 months of continuous use- not abuse. latest 1 i'm using monoprice.com. monoprice great quality @ cheap prices- adapter pretty cheap though. oh well- i' won't need longer   Forums

My MacBook Pro is two years old!!

how can clean , make snappy if brand new. @ 'er run maggy!   fooark said: ↑ how can clean , make snappy if brand new. @ 'er run maggy! click expand... has mbp become less snappy @ all? because mine's been on sl ever since came out , it's 3.5 years old , runs day got it.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Anyone know why this happened

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when woke today , opened macbooks screen edge of opened , when close screen gap between keyboard , screen? , term called if there is?   attached files: img_0105.jpg file size: 274.2 kb views: 91 img_0107.jpg file size: 215.8 kb views: 55 probably broken hinge.   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

User account based application

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hi all. first post here i'm new ios app development , hear concept user based application (register/login). noticed many application request: username, password, email not confirm email address. great user if need retrieve password in future? in addition use userid won't drive user crazy looking unique username? , login issue, save in local user data issignin bool or details? other ideas have i'd happy hear. no code needed general concept of acceptable doing in ios devices. thank in advance!   one thing comes mind apple's advice consider usage pattern of ios app, user enter app task, expect able task , possible, before returning home screen go onto doing else. in mind, user, wouldn't presented login screen everytime entered app. tolerate having bank's internet banking app because of high-security of resource. in contrast wouldn't tolerate

Time capsule and my current router

i live in uk , have internet through sky. have provided me netgear dg834g router it's b/g. it's against terms , conditions use one. know use work around, i'd rather not. if buy time capsule backup purposes, use router? i'm thinking of turning off wireless capabilities of netgear router (i think possible) , connecting time capsule using ethernet. if time capsule acts router, mean have n wireless around house?   yes yup that's do. except left wireless switched on netgear router. (although can turned off) both work fine   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

Does anyone know of a way to print a check on a Mac?

hi guys, wondering if there software let print on check. mean not using special paper checks, ripping check out of checkbook , sticking in printer print it. there out there that isn't terribly expensive?   if have ms word on machine, bit of experimenting, it's not difficult set template.   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

Blindfire Studios - New developers

http://blindfirestudios.blogspot.com/ hi, formed company focused on developing , producing iphone/ipad games... check out our site upcoming releases , tell me game looks appealing/interesting you. thanks.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Apps iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

waking from sleep issues

after searching threads i've found similar issues, nothing quite same. have 2006 mac pro. installed 5770 card month ago. worked fine until yesterday. when try wake sleep mode can hear coming on monitor stays black. run windows on it's own drive , has issues when coming out of sleep too, instead of monitor being black completly restarts. ideas do? can try , older video card see if still have same issues , if not, i'm guessing card defective.   you need turn monitor on. press power button.   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

iMac 2011: replace HDD with SSD?

hi folks, can replace hdd ssd in new imac no issues? maybe has experience in it? googling, no results till now. on hardmac says it's impossible date of post may 14. @ owc nothing new. tnx in advance!   so possibility of having 2 ssd's in imac. possible have take apart mac pain. check out ifixit teardown   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

help! Final Cut Pro wont respond when I open it! (In middle of huge project)

help! in middle of huge project , final cut pro wont respond when open it! have top of line in current 27" imac (apart ssd) thanks.   wirelessly posted (mozilla/5.0 (ipod; u; cpu iphone os 4_2_1 mac os x; en-us) applewebkit/533.17.9 (khtml, gecko) version/5.0.2 mobile/8c148 safari/6533.18.5) have tried reboot?   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

TM900 v HFG10

hi all, our trusty old fx1 giving notice replacement needed. shoot basic product demo video's in house , deliver them via our website, on our apple tv , on dvd. having read reviews , ingested tech specs have narrowed choice down either tm900 or hfg10. based on personal user experience of these cameras, go for? or maybe throw somrthing else mix hadn't considered. @ stage price difference isn't deciding factor. comments appreciated.   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

No free RAM

i have 8gb of ram total. have around 8 20mb free ram. know inactive ram (which hangs out @ around 3gb) suppose lease when other applications need isn't happening. there way can set maximum size inactive ram, instance make can never exceed 2gb?   can post screen shot of system memory usage in activity monitor? no, can't set adjustment inactive ram, how know it's not being made available other apps?   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

Buy zbrush for mac or windows?

i wanting purchase zbrush. concern issues mac release being behind windows release in history. issue solved yet? 1 platform run better other? suggestions appreciated!   josheeee said: ↑ i wanting purchase zbrush. concern issues mac release being behind windows release in history. issue solved yet? 1 platform run better other? suggestions appreciated! click expand... i did bit of looking , appears complaints differences between windows , os x versions of zbrush date version 3. current version 4 , zbrush offers "cross platform" feature can purchase second platform half price. if tried os x version , found lacking, wouldn't surprised if let deactivate , windows version instead ask before buy either one.   Forums Macs Buyin

iTunes on Air

hi all, getting macbook air when new ones come out. wanted know peoples experiences, how fast itunes? bugs me windows 7 i5.. yak yak takes 10 minutes load itunes. air has significantley lower specs, , itunes 1 of used apps. question: know/heard air has faster usb ports superdrive, faster usb ports make ipod syncings faster? thanks. if ipad, air able charge it?   i hope weren't serious 10 minute thing. that's horrifying. it'll fine. macs don't bogged down windows machines do. @ least not under normal use lol   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 Ap

Boot from a usb flash drive?

well possible, i've been searching , , there many threads out there saying won't work power pc , on intel macs. , few saying boot.. somehow remember did boot usb drive , reason doesn't work when restart , hit option button , doesn't give choice.. anyways, dreaming , , not going work @ all?   your dreaming. powerpc macs can boot externally firewire.   Forums Macs PowerPC Macs 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

Certain Preview Ability

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when there mp3 on desktop in folder, remember able play without having open larger preview window. so: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4krja9cti8 has been removed in recent update (a shame, if so) or there possibly may have done/be doing wrong causing no longer function remembered?   you can press spacebar listen in quicklook or if have "icon preview" enabled in view options (cmd+j) there should little play button inside clip. mac os x - quick look? mac os x 10.5/6 - previewing files quick look make of quick look ​   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 Appl

What's a good size for a Windows 7 Boot Camp partition in an iMac?

i'll installing windows 7 64-bit home premium through boot camp, , link such partition parallels. 2011 27"imac has 1tb hard drive. i'll using partition gaming (not heavy) , databases. hard drive size then? thinking 300gb-350gb, amount? understand partition can't re-sized once it's been made. size have given partition?   that depends on databases. have 1 tb drive in imac 64 gb partition gaming. guess of 300-350 spot-on, or way big or small, depending on types of databases plan use , how big want them be. caveat: os x primary os, , seldom boot on windows reason, didn't want bigger-than-necessary windows partition.   Forums Macs Windows, Linux & Others on the Mac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple

White Cydia Icon after JB iOS5 beta2

i've had before prior os releases, ran across ios5. white cydia icon , program crashes when run it. run across ios5 jb?   sounds you're trying run tethered jailbreak without tethering computer. have use redsn0w boot phone. cydia icon should appear after that.   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

Audio skipping over HDMI since 10.6.8 update

ever since update 10.6.8 today, audio sent sony tv via moshi hdmi adapter skips 3 times per minute. happens in both vlc , mplayer osx extended - , if redirect audio through imac speakers not skip. imac mid 2010 model.   i having same issue after 10.6.8 update. playing video samsung tv mid 2010 27" imac on 10 metre hdmi cable connected display port via moshi adapter. recorded video played eyetv 3 audio pushed tv cuts out intermittently pushed speakers connected headphone port on imac works fine. video shows on tv no problem.   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 Appl

A question for iOS 5 beta testers

is there way see info on pictures taken? drives me nuts can't @ a picture took on device , see date/time/gps data. know there third party apps, feel should @ os level.   do you mean exif data? either way, no. it'd nice, suppose. think it's little in-depth being on device itself.   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

Case clear out

i know in wrong forum , i'm not trying sell here. can't find right one. know there's section sell cases got , never used since can't find it, can please point me in direction of it? or there have qualify use it? thanks.   i ebay or pm me pics of ones choose depart with.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone 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

PLEASE HELP!!! | iphone wont turn on and battery is stuck...

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hello all, couple of weeks ago bought new iphone 4 , jailbraked it. yesterday, seems allways turn of , cant use it. moreover, battery wont seem increase percentage when charge it, u can see being charged. should next?? please me!!!   arik7429071 said: ↑ hello all, couple of weeks ago bought new iphone 4 , jailbraked it. yesterday, seems allways turn of , cant use it. moreover, battery wont seem increase percentage when charge it, u can see being charged. should next?? please me!!! click expand... this why dont jailbreak. have tried restoring using itunes? if want jailbreak again?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Ma

Digitallife buyer's guide for all tech devices

looks took @ macrumors buyer's guide , decided expand upon cover tech devices. http://digitallife.today.com/_news/...l-help-you-decide-best-time-to-buy-tech-gear-   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

Hulu Complies With Apple's New iOS In-App Subscription Rules Without Sharing Revenue

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all things digital reports in latest update hulu plus application, television streaming company hulu has brought compliance apple's new in-app subscription rules, taking advantage of recent shift in apple's stance remove external link sign paid service rather offering subscriptions inside application under system in apple take 30% of revenue. quote all hulu had strip out link sent potential subscribers web site, because apple's new rule ban "apps link external mechanisms purchases or subscriptions used in app." click expand... as initially deployed in mid-february, apple's in-app subscription mechanism allowed publishers set prices, required them offer same offers inside applications found through external mechanisms. under program, apple retain 30% of revenue on subscriptions generated within applications fee bringing subscriber service. new terms set go effect on june 30th existing subscr

Problems with Canon ImageClass MF5880dn All-in-One Printer

hi guys bought all-in-one b&w laser printer canon "imageclass mf5880dn" machine. didn't research before bought it, because took granted "mac compatible" , finder face icon means it's "completely" compatible. turns out weird it's partially compatible. thing has print/fax/copy/scan , functions available pc either usb or network connection. mac, network functions available print/fax not scan. , if wanna scanning mac have hook mf5880 via usb. can't scan network connection. scanning driver usb driver , doesn't support network connection. pain. need solution , here questions... 1. there third party software can make scanning function work on lan -- wondering if software can somehow use usb driver work under networked environment? 2. if software angle dead end, guys recommend network print server (a hardware print server)? can hookup all-in-one print server via usb, connect print server lan (eith

Is this a new feature in iOS 5?

i noticed, when selecting text in email, give option format text. gives option bold italic , underline, nifty tool decrease , increase quote level. use mail lot, never noticed before. new?   yes. scott forstall demoed feature on stage @ wwdc , it's featured on promo video apple has on front page ios 5   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

Mac Newbie Question on Lion and Warcraft

hello. have had imac mid 2010 less year , have used 1 os version 10.6 curious of play wow or game can bit of system hog if worth me upgrading? have 3.2 core i3 4g ram 1tb drive. 5670 amd @ 512. concern this. in old days of building pee c's every , when new os or version came out there issues either gpu, cpu, or hd wise games. no expert on mac os looking input. have issue, or see loss or upgrade mac os boost aspects? run sc2 , aperture 3 , important me not have slow down. worried nothing, or can run issues upgrading mac os? all.   w1mrk said: ↑ hello. have had imac mid 2010 less year , have used 1 os version 10.6 curious of play wow or game can bit of system hog if worth me upgrading? have 3.2 core i3 4g ram 1tb drive. 5670 amd @ 512. concern this. in old days of building pee c's every , when new os or version ca

Final advice for my purchase (iMac)

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once again, hello all! arrival of long awaited "back school" promotion ready buy new imac. asked advice on forum regarding future mac purchase few months ago wanted hear different opinions come final decision on product get. so, without further ado... 1) oriented towards getting base 21.5" imac model more adequate general computer use (academic writing, internet browsing, watching movies , tv shows). however, kind of interested in trying out games on (e.g. civilization v , starcraft 2). benefit purchasing 2.7ghz model better graphics card in sense? take consideration difference in price between 2 me of £220 ($355). 2) hypothetically, if decided go 2.7ghz model, advise me upgrade 27" model, considering difference in price between 2 "only" £132 ($213)? must admit found 27" screen size kind of intimidating whenever looked @ in apple store , don't have lot of desk space available me @ moment. 3) regardless of w

What can i do against a slow iPhone 3G?

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hi have iphone 3g. slow. can speed up? have tried restore iphone, have disabled spotlight search? can do? im going jailbreak iphone if going help? regards wasd9595   restore 3.1.3 or sell phone , put towards used 3gs/4   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

Variations of same lens

so purchased canon 10-22mm online b/c couldn't find l-series 16-35mm wasn't overpriced. have been reading online people experience having received lens , sub par should because of being manufactured in other places. or in other words got defective lens, hard identify. question since i'm amateur wouldn't able verify whether defective, should for? being paranoid?   lenses aren't dead nuts accurate. l glass. there limited amount of variation in focus allowable in bodies , glass. camera 0 (perfect focus) , lens +3, glass may seem soft. if body -3 , glass +3 seem soft. bodies 7d have setting each len can micro adjust focus make glass "work" correctly in correlation body. question is, noticing problems or paranoid because others have seen problems? put camera on steady tripod, set aperture 5.6 or smaller, critical focus , take picture. @ picture , see if

Is it bad that I've gone through 87 battery cycles..

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..and i've had mbp since april 25? shocked see has been many. live on computer. hasn't been 2 months , i'm down 94% of original battery capacity. screen shot: ​ friend suggested take battery out , use plugged in, in order preserve it. opted not to, because take room room when need to. if i'm dealing with, i'll gladly keep stationary long periods of time. suggest remove battery while?   it not matter. use computer how want instead of worrying artificial concerns battery life.   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

iMessage - what happens when you are roaming?

my wife , leave "data roaming off" when travel outside of country. use cheap text messaging communicate, roaming data charges on our home carrier outrageous. if (or wife) overseas, no longer able text me through message app? imessage default data sending when there no data connection available, if have used imessage same user in past?   nk416 said: ↑ my wife , leave "data roaming off" when travel outside of country. use cheap text messaging communicate, roaming data charges on our home carrier outrageous. if (or wife) overseas, no longer able text me through message app? imessage default data sending when there no data connection available, if have used imessage same user in past? click expand... incoming sms should work anywhere, or without imessage switched on. imessage has feature turn off when there isn't networ

SATA 3 SSD, any good ones?

maybe have been doing research, can't find of new sata 3 ssd's make me want purchase 1 brand on another. problems real? or small number of people problems ones posting stuff online? want pick 2011 mbp, not sure best speed & reliability. leaning towards ocz vertex 3 max iops or maybe intel 510 series. have had couple intel drives, g1 , g2 , older vertex no issues of them, seems hearing lot of issues sata 3 drives. should stick sata 2 drve intel 310 series? i'm looking 120gb or 160gb likely.   jjk454ss said: ↑ maybe have been doing research, can't find of new sata 3 ssd's make me want purchase 1 brand on another. problems real? or small number of people problems ones posting stuff online? click expand... somewhat correct, relates 17"ers or people complaining not being able upgrade firmware. if have 13" or 15&