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Huawei 3G modems and 64-bit Lion

hi spent long time searching solution, , found it, thought share you. problem: 64-bit lion , huawei 3g usb modem (i have model e1762) drivers. solution: unzip attached lion_huawei_driver.zip copy correct directory sudo cp -r huaweidatacardacmdata.kext /system/library/extensions/ load manually sudo kextload /system/library/extensions/huaweidatacardacmdata.kext/ check module loaded kextstat|grep -i hua 135 0 0xffffff7f810fc000 0x7000 0x7000 com.huawei.driver.huaweidatacardacmdata (4.05.00) <79 30 5 4 3 1> after reboot loads automatically after connecting 3g modem module creates following devices crw-rw-rw- 1 root wheel 18, 16 aug 1 11:10 /dev/tty.huaweimobile-pcui crw-rw-rw- 1 root wheel 18, 12 aug 1 11:10 /dev/tty.huaweimobile-modem crw-rw-rw- 1 root wheel 18, 14 aug 1 11:10 /dev/tty.huaweimobile-diag configure ppp using mac's own dialer network preferences -> huaweimobile-modem -> tel.n...

Is it me, or is my new camera no better than my iPhone?

i bought new camera, don't think worth money. either or i'm terrible photographer, whizz aperture, or half blind. maybe of above. of these pictures taken iphone 3gs, samsung nx11. see significant difference? http://www.flickr.com/photos/50640437@n05/sets/72157627276916344/   going order of photos in set, i'm going first , third photo taken 3gs. second , last photo taken samsung. please tell me if correct. don't know cameras , such, pictures taken samsung has more clarity , vibrancy.   Forums Special Interests Digital Photography iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Aperture with new Macbook Air

hi i'm using macbook white, , planing change new macbook air. use aperture , photoshop quite main applications edit photos(not quiet big edit minor, may big edit). wise use new macbook air or should buy normal macbook pro.   im upgrading 13" macbook alu new 13" macbook air i5. use aperture alot. shoot in raw, manual touches on images publish should able give som feedback once computer delivered. on paper new macbook should better. has higher res screen , faster harddrive.   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

How to secondary tap + tap to click + dragging ?

when using mouse, have click right-button + dragging select something. in trackpad preference, there option enable 1 finger "tap click" , "dragging". helps mimic "left-buttom"+"dragging" function of mouse. question is: how emulate "right button"+"dragging" function of mouse "tapping" rather "clicking" ? "tapping+dragging" easier "clicking+dargging" in trackpad. in addition, large distance of "clicking+dragging" needs more effort. if default trackpad preference setting can not it, there other apps make ? (something magicpref ?? if yes, , how ??) lot !!   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers...

iCal - all new entries created as all-day events.

how can stop doing this?   someone must know? 1 on here uses ical?!   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

What Do You Think?

not long ago apple computer introduced first mac cd drive. previous operating systems on floppy discs, , suffer erasures magnets etc. great step apple , since cd/dvd drive has been great feature on mac's until recently. after cd drive standard feature in mac's usb introduced , great step forward. saw firewire 400, firewire 800, , gigabit ethernet. great things many pc computers lacked standard feature. buy add in cards support these options, until caught , included of these features standard feature. apple took away firewire 400 on models, ie: macbook. decided take cd/dvd drive out of new mac mini. newer technology means has compromised. thunderbolt, loose in return. app store, loose optical drive. quite possibly pc manufacturers doing may open box new apple computer , find there no discs, ( many pc manufacturers remain nameless). why need optical drive when have app store? can download new os machine , install internet. if, , if cant connect ...

Are the roles going to be reversed here....with $70B+ in cash is Apple now Big Brothe

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are roles going reversed here....with $70b+ in cash apple big brother? checks , balances coming from? "this week apple reported had $76.2 billion in cash , marketable securities on hand. in october, steve jobs said of cash pile, "we believe 1 or more strategic opportunities may come along can take we're in unique position take advantage of because of our strong cash position." note: i'm apple person since beginning - never have owned wintel machine, yet can't wonder how size/$$ continue change company culture/thinking. self portrait of me in undergrad engineering school, 1 of "fun" electives, winter 1985 semester......b&w photography. had fun taking , processing this.....its scan of course. posted here oct-2009 http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=8707533#post8707533 1984 128k mac runing 1st macos on 400k floppy , that's macpaint on screen solid mechanics lab report. ...

Help. Should I get AppleCare?

my apple care iphone expires wondering if should renew if new coming out in september   i wouldn't.   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

Help - slow boot after hard drive change (& yes, I did select the startup drive!)

so replaced hard drive in 2010 mbp13". toshiba 250gb out , toshiba 320gb in. did full backup using carbon copy cloner. works fine, boot time longer now: "chime" user login takes 67sec , around 40sec more until loaded. don't know how boot time before, wasn't long. yes, did select new hd startup drive in system preferences & restarted macbook (3 times already!) , repaired permissions around 3 times too. smart status fine well. indexed. there's thing: around 40sec boot (while still on apple logo screen), fans kick in loud , spin down usual 2000rpm desktop loads fully. did not happen before. what's that? btw, did full xbench before , now. better or same before , overall result better. new hard drive performs better according tests. also, drive performs in machine, no problems whatsoever. slow boot , fan noise during boot process. not sure more do. suggestions? on snow leopard 10.6.7 (and intend upgrade 1...

What should I do with a 20th Anniversary Macintosh

i working old lady next door helping clean out basement. throwing out lot of junk, 1 box caught me eye. had original tam, new in box, had bought 14 years ago , never got around setting up. gave me free , i'm debating do. sell thing on ebay right now? never been touched , still sealed in original packaging. if so, how should expect it? or, hold on thing few years , let appreciate little more? take account im poor college student , money go long way.   those fetch high price on ebay. unopened ones.   Forums Special Interests Apple Collectors 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

Installed lion, after logging in iMac keeps rebooting

hi all, i've installed lion on new imac. after logging in (on either of user accounts use) system authenticates , before else happens told "you need restart computer. hold down power button until turns off" in several languages. , same thing keeps happening. i've tried repairing permissions, same thing occurs. i've tried reinstalling lion , grrrrrrrr same thing occurs... thoughts or advice welcome ty in advance   i should add can log in having booted in safe mode... returning normal boot keeps requesting reboot after logging in.   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions Mac OS X Lion (10.7) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Wa...

Safari high CPU

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hi, safari eating lot of cpu. when have mr opened , eating 30% of cpu. in activity monitor there process called "safari web content" , high. do? mbp 15 core 2 duo 2.4, lion.   disable safari extensions, 1 @ time, , see if 1 of them culprit. uninstalled outdated safari extension , voila!! it's i'm using brand-new computer.   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

Apple to Sell Lion on USB Thumb Drive Starting in August for $69

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​ in apple's press release os x lion, company revealed selling os x lion on usb flash drive starting in august: quote users not have broadband access @ home, work or school can download lion @ apple retail stores , later august, lion made available on usb thumb drive through apple store® (www.apple.com) $69 (us). click expand... this should allay concerns can't download lion using home internet connection, or may want sort of physical media. article link: apple sell lion on usb thumb drive starting in august $69   perfect on bandwidth budget   Forums News and Article Discussion Mac Blog Discussion iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Deskt...

Photoshop Elements 9 in Mac App Store

i found photoshop elements 9 editor in mac app store. has tried it? didn't know adobe had in mac app store yet.   already being discussed 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

Actual iPhone or the new one?

hello see iphone 5 not different actual iphone, few enhancements but... question is: can buy actual iphone once discontinued? gonna cheaper. iphone 5 have faster processor (so what) , may thinner (i not care). besides haven't seen other enhancement. believe go 4s @ cheaper price. opinion? thank you.   you can still buy current gen phones once new ones out. at&t still offering 3gs don't see why wouldn't sell 4's later on... , yes. cheaper sent iphone using tapatalk   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

Barrel 2 doesnt display icons correctly in portrait

as title says! experience this?? happens fade effect   no, it's working fine me. try reinstall it. otherwise wait update...   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

Can't review my itunes Apple ID

so have new mac , want new apple id. i'm able make 1 when have review requires put in either credit card or paypal(there no "none" option). there anyway around this? if ever plan on buying through app store/itunes want use giftcard.   if have credit card use , account created can delete account.   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

Installed new HDD - How to restore to previous settings?

hi all, i've installed new hdd (momentus xt 500gb) in 2008 mbp. have old hdd in external enclosure, , backed time machine beforehand. how transfer stuff same before? (i.e. files in same place, documents , settings on 'old' hdd) etc. migrated using time machine , migration assistant in utilities, did not have desired effect. appreciated! thanks.   do have install/restore dvd or retail copy of snow leopard? can boot , restore time machine back-up put in place left it. or old drive, can superduper clone drive (boot first) or disk utility's restore option; click , drag old drive source field , new drive destination field.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone ...

cannot update apps on my account

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please me bought used iphone 3gs jailbroken, works fine except when have update app. when go app store update apps previous owners itunes username comes instead of mine , cannot log own update of apps. how fix this?   i have problem sometimes, ive used same account on iphones or last 2 years.. however, many moons ago, bought first gen ipod touch. used different account somehow still wants sync every once , while, ive used both accounts on iphone apps want off of both @ random times. oddity has been occuring when try update tomtom, imovie, taptalk pro apps has told me @ least last month "these items being modified" , refuses update. have restored several times have yet set new phone. give try , see goes down. luck problems.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch ...

Weird behavior with Preview in Lion

is else having issues preview in lion? when open file, if go menubar , select quit works properly. however, if click red x in main window closes window should , preview continues run in dock. weird part if click anywhere else on desktop mouse when preview in state preview close out , leave dock. odd. don't know if it's closing or crashing. closes out though did nothing it.   joebilbo said: ↑ is else having issues preview in lion? when open file, if go menubar , select quit works properly. however, if click red x in main window closes window should , preview continues run in dock. weird part if click anywhere else on desktop mouse when preview in state preview close out , leave dock. odd. don't know if it's closing or crashing. closes out though did nothing it. click expand... i don't have lion, assume supposed that. think a...