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Who is the baseline MBP without retina for?

hi all. have few questions... looking laptop, not interested in spending on $1300. not big fan of design of macbook airs, i'd go macbook pro. being said, i'm torn between baseline mbp without retina, , baseline 13" retina mbp. know 1 has disk drive, other not. 1 has ssd, other not. baseline mbp without retina for? i'm not looking fancy, writing, music, chatting, web browsing. that's it. don't see appeal cheaper macbook pro. technology little outdated, doesn't have retina display. buying machine? can't feel wouldn't enough, honest, be. , save me few hundred bucks. , i'm not real concerned retina display factor. what's gal do? , future baseline mbp (without retina) apple plan on retiring it? upgrading it? has few things seem disappearing in tech world: old hard drive , disk drive. if went out apple store today , bought one, wasting money? should wait new roll out , know come , when? thanks! , sorry if has

Stripe in Dock

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hi everyone. knows what's stripe kind of progress bar in dock?   attached files: screen shot 2015-01-22 @ 11.44.38 am.jpg file size: 9.3 kb views: 35 looks progress bar got drawn in wrong place. try killing dock see if goes away kill dock open terminal , type "killall dock".   Forums Macs macOS OS X Yosemite (10.10) 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

Bought a 13" rmbp yesterday, should I return it and wait for broadwell?

two days ago got tired of waiting broadwell went nearby apple store , grabbed 13" retina macbook pro 2014 edition (my first mac computer ever). i've wanted buy macbook since summer, i've been holding out broadwell release. i'm starting medical studies @ university in 2 weeks options either take newly bought haswell mbp me or take old sluggish thinkpad (2011 edition i3/hdd) me , and replace when 13" broadwell mbp released. since i'll studying 5 , half year on tight budget i'm hoping keep whatever macbook buy or matter during these years. improved battery life, graphics , usb 3.1 seems pretty nice me. guys think broadwell mbp worth wait in situation? since first mac don't know how apple goes updating machines. wait update both 13" , 15" macbooks until h processors 15" released or update 13" first , 15"?   can wait until 2nd (or maybe 3rd qt

"Travel Time" option in calendar giving time from wrong location

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i'm setting event in calendar , when went set travel time, it's giving me time take reach destination work address, instead of home address i'd prefer. i'm assuming simple fix somewhere i'm missing something. appreciated   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

Was the Mac Mini i5 2011 HDMI flicker issue ever fixed?

hi, know there known issue flicker can't seem find fix - after searching forums , other online resources. can tell me if issue ever solved please? i've bought used mac mini mid 2011 2.5 amd graphics chip. plugged receiver via hdmi flickering started - there no problems when connected directly plasma tv. thunderbolt connection has same issue when plugged receiver fine tv. receiver marantz 1605 , plan play hi-res audio mac mini via hdmi connected marantz hence need hdmi/thunderbolt connection between mac , marantz. appreciated!   http://www.ibtimes.com/apple-mac-mini-2012-problems-fix-released-flickering-monitor-hdmi-issues-932568 seems was?   Forums Macs Desktops Mac mini iPhone Mac

OSX Google Chrome FaceTime Audio

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i'm looking plugin or way allow me click or highlight phone number , initate facetime audio call. feature exists safari (see screenshot) haven't found way google chrome. ideas or suggestions? don't want use safari. have noticed websites if click phone number (if it's link) ask me if want launch skype (see screenshot) i'm guessing has coded on web developers side , not end. have osx yosemity continuity feature setup can place calls mac through iphone.   attached files: screen shot 2014-12-31 @ 2.14.43 pm.png file size: 86.3 kb views: 58 screen shot 2014-12-31 @ 2.17.12 pm.png file size: 117.2 kb views: 71 if buy popclip mas, can install

Dual FirePro w7000 in Mac Pro 4.1/5.1

ok started post yesterday regard 3d modelling , fcpx/motion work , since have been searching net "best" gpu solution cmp (without addition psu). have looked firepro workstation cards w7000 has max power demand of 150w , takes single height space (heat dissipation) , single 6 pin power connection, (75w pci + 75w 6 pin connection) , i'm wondering if has ever done this? restrictions? full pci 2.0 usage? results? set under £600 ($1000) "best" solution there talks of r9 380 coming out in february? gratefully of theoretical assumptions , real world results.   the radeon 3xx series rumoured 205w according unconfirmed leaked specs. able install 1 without external power supply. safely install 2 w7000 @ 300w total there little power left other pcie devices when gpus operating @ peak. think should go single radeon 3xx series. real world performance similar , health of mac more st

New Mac Pro - squealing

hi all, has owns new mac pro noticed squealing noises when unit under load or transferring large amounts of network traffic? noticed after copying on 3tb of data on network. not if there on desk might causing interference or isn't right internals fan.   interesting. know (and owned) old g5's create infamous "cricket" noise power supply when under load, or doing odd tasks (like resizing window in os x). psu maybe? if mac pro itself, isn't normal.   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

Convert iPhoto TIF, PSD, & RAW images to JPEG

i have 90,000 photographs in iphoto library. half of mixture of raw, tif, & psds (the rest jpegs). problem iphoto has slowed absolute crawl , it's unbearable use @ point of raw, tif, & psds backed on external hard drive, i's convert every raw, tif, & psds in iphoto jpeg format. believe have seen third-party program in past , able without requiring first export of images iphoto , re-important afterwards. ideally, that's how i'd because exporting/reimporting them mess rather complex events/ albums structure i've got going in iphoto. have recommendations of third-party app can convert of images jpeg directly inside iphoto library without requiring exporting first? thanks!   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Not

Multi user iMac, FW drive only for me

i have imac mid 2011 2.7ghz running yosemite. 3 user accts, 1 admin, 2 other kids. have few external hard drives holding photos, movies, music. 1 hard drive ( wd 2tb book studio edition ii quad interface external hard drive) drive asking questions about. have connected via fw800 , drive using fw. drive has power switch still turns on when logs onto imac. (it's not "old school" rocker power switch.. newer type of button) when use imac, have access drive... , allow drive power up, mount, spin , function. when kids come home after school , power imac, not want said drive power up, mount ..... want remain off, dormant. possibility?   if prefer have fw drive available use, unplug when don't need it. unmount (eject) drive, either disconnect data cable, or power connection drive - ever more convenient you.  

iPad won't charge

i have jailbroken ipad 2 running ios 7.1 2 seems have problem can't charged. i've tried lots if different adapters , wires won't charge. when ipad dead, plug in wall adapter , turned on showing apple logo. when on lock screen not charge. tried of wires , adapters , works fine on iphone, not ipad. please me asap. thanks.   f damaged ipad because of jailbreak screwed , learned lesson remove jail break , maybe take ipad repair , need understand ipad requires 10.5 watts charge. won't charge regular usb ports on windows pcs, won't charge stock usb chargers iphone. requires actual ipad charger. if sure actual ipad charger okay. screwed. ipad charger did die on me.. , had replace it. under warranty apple fyi ipad requires 5 v usb @ 2150 ma charge screen on. usb 2 500 , usb 3 900 if have mac since 2010, should of charged it square one, screwed jail breaking it dfu ipad

Mac Crashed during iPhoto import - Files Gone

hi all, hoping bit of help. importing files external wd 2tb drive iphoto (iphoto set not transfer files) , during transfer mbp decided reboot. have gone folder files stored , gone. if info of folder says calculating. new mac user not savvy recovery processes. there can check if can recover files. mbp doesn't let me unmount drive split 3 partitions. unmounts 2 of them fine wants me "force eject" last one...not sure do. can please help?   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

iMac 5k I7 vs MacBook Pro I7 2014

hi, have late 2009 imac i7 , want replace either retina macbook pro late 2014 or imac 5k. want use computer photo editing (lightroom, photoshop , capture one) , video editing (imovie or final cut). in dilemma between mentioned 2 systems both costs same. advantage of rmbp portabilty whilst imac has 27inch screen. 1 think more suitable needs in terms of gpu , performance. in advance.   the biggest question need answer, mobility. require mobile computer, because if do, imac not choice. outside of that, think spec wise, imac better. larger better display, faster processor, faster gpu, more storage/ram capability.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTun

OS X Server's VPN, what does it do?

with os x server's vpn feature, can go say, starbucks, , in effect use non-secure wifi securely using os x server's vpn? happen? would, in effect, being using home internet connection @ starbucks? thought buying vpn service $5-$10 month can use public wifi safely, os x server $19. os x server's vpn work purchasing vpn service? difference? help!   luba said: ↑ with os x server's vpn feature, can go say, starbucks, , in effect use non-secure wifi securely using os x server's vpn? happen? would, in effect, being using home internet connection @ starbucks? thought buying vpn service $5-$10 month can use public wifi safely, os x server $19. os x server's vpn work purchasing vpn service? difference? help! click expand... yes, time. means, of course, must have machine running server @ home or office. can't load serv

Strange Wingding glitch....

i every time have authenticate login password. know how can set actual readable font? https://www.dropbox.com/s/ts6gpeagad44l67/screenshot 2014-11-19 15.23.10.png?dl=0   Forums Macs macOS OS X Yosemite (10.10) 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

Best OS for mid-2010 MBP 15"?

hi all, since mid 2010 i've been using macbook pro 15"(i5 2.4 ghz, 8gb ram, geforce gt 330m, 256mb vram) all-round notebook. however, never took effort upgrade native osx 10.6.8 snow leopard. i'm 4 versions of osx behind since yosemite release, i'm wondering if should update now. minor upgrades (8 instead of 4 gb ram, 750gb hybrid hdd) it's still running fast , smooth day got it. keep way long possible. horror stories of older models getting slower , slower os updates, i'm bit hesitant upgrade yosemite. recommend upgrade yosemite, or it possible update earlier version of osx if suits model better? why should or should not update snow leopard? thanks!   if performance of macbook should keep on snow leopard. upgrading os bound slow down computer 1 way or new features added , etc. however, based on computer specs doubt there noticeable decrease in performance not up

iPhone 6 odd quality in pictures put on MacBook Pro

ok, have iphone 6 running 8.1 ios. have noticed photos super blurry. took ton of photos @ event , when put them on computer looked crap. hobby photographer , consider myself meticulous in making sure photos crystal clear. i've noticed don't 5s photos used look. here's question though... me or pictures looking great on phone , mucking transfered computer?! have problems tintype app (from hipstamatic)- when use , puts "tin type" flare on photo, i'll transfer , change plain color photo. (i have new macbook pro i'm putting them on, in iphoto)   court said: ↑ ok, have iphone 6 running 8.1 ios. have noticed photos super blurry. took ton of photos @ event , when put them on computer looked crap. hobby photographer , consider myself meticulous in making sure photos crystal clear. i've noticed don't 5s photos used lo

Apple Pay accounted for 1% of Whole Foods Transactions

pretty impressive in first 17 days, apple pay accounted 1% of whole foods transactions. http://9to5mac.com/2014/11/11/benefits-of-apple-pay-over-currentc-to-retailers-highlighted-as-whole-foods-transactions-hit-1/   that's pretty insane actually. i'm still batting .500 here apple pay. not super confidence inspiring.   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

Help me silence my continuity phone calls!

i have os sound effects settings set mute. don't want computer making noises unless totally intentional on part. use macbook run backing tracks our band. truth is, in situation in computer hooked running loop or soft synth, and... bunk-chunka-dunk-dunk-dee-dunk-dugga-dunk-duh! can't imagine how horrible if marimba started blaring on our sound system right in middle of soft song... there way disable sound? think there should (none) choice when choosing ringtone, on ios 8. maybe terminal command? willing find ringtone file , replace blank audio file. ideas?   would not disturb work?   Forums Macs macOS OS X Yosemite (10.10) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Appl

Custom pc vs mini 2014 decision

i dont use osx specific , office photoshop web development , basic audio/video edit. concern want run long time 6 years old macbook unibody. have decide week. hard me justify mini. wanted 1 before update confused badly. custom pc option is: i7 4790 gtx 750 ti 8 gb ram 1 tb hdd 128 gb ssd gigabyte mainboard , mobo windows 8.1 1000 $ vs 2014 dual core i5 mac mini 16 gb ram + 256 ssd 1300 $   cypriot said: ↑ i dont use osx specific , office photoshop web development , basic audio/video edit. concern want run long time 6 years old macbook unibody. have decide week. hard me justify mini. wanted 1 before update confused badly. custom pc option is: i7 4790 gtx 750 ti 8 gb ram 1 tb hdd 128 gb ssd gigabyte mainboard , mobo windows 8.1 1000 $ vs 2014 dual core i5 mac mini 16 gb ram + 256 ssd 1300 $ click expand... a custom pc hackintosh

iPhone6+... from two week wait to three days

i ordered 6+ apple on october 20th, , fine quoted delivery time of november 14th 21st. is, until monday 3rd when noticed local apple store had in stock. canceled order, went online purchase phone , store pickup. going fine until clicked wanted at&t next. told me store pickup wasn't available next. dummy. canceled original order , stuck nothing. feeling dumb, decided check at&t directly, , lo , behold site told me 6+ available , ship within 3-5 days. ok, hell, ordered. got phone yesterday (the 6th). tl/dr: of monday wait time 6+ november 21st. cancelled , reordered via at&t. received phone november 6th.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes

Gumdrop Drop Tech V2 Carrying Cases for iPhone 6 Plus

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just noticed case on amazon. called gumdrop drop tech v2 carrying cases iphone 6 plus. did had experience case? seems interesting alternative otterbox defender. amazon.com:gumdrop cases drop tech v2 carrying case iphone 6 plus - retail packaging - royal blue/lime   honestly, looks worst case i've ever seen.   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

iPhone Tocuh ID {App} Question - Discover Card Mobile App

not sure if discover updated app recently, no longer able login using touch id - can login 4 digit pin or username , password, seems ability use touch id gone. know working month ago (last time logged in check balance, etc.) , it's not -- thing can guess either updated , disabled it, or because i'm jail broken feature gone? if else has discover mobile app , can see if touch id still works, i'd appreciate it. if it's because i'm jail broken, i'm not going worry, discover claims haven't changed anything, i'm curious. posted here, opposed section, again, i'm not sure if related jb or not. thanks!   i'm experiencing same thing. jailbroke 2 days ago. i've deleted , re-installed discover app. no luck. working last week. leads me believe it's because of jailbreaking.   Forums

All iPads What device combination do you use?

i use imac 21.5+ipod touch+ (soon) ipad mini. use?   1) gold 128gb celular ipad air 2 ((200mb of free t-mobile data/month) 2) verizon silver 128gb iphone 6 plus (used on at&t) 3) verizon silver 128gb iphone 6 (used on t-mobile)   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

iPhone .emu emulators iOS 8 compatibility

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i think .emu emulators of highest quality , worked great on ios 7. have idea on when may work on ios 8? cydia reports them incompatible. http://www.explusalpha.com/   i installed retroarch today, haven't tried yet though. brilliant multi system emulator on ios 7 recall. edit: gave retro arch little go, n64 game... crashes on attemtping start game. see update soon edit 2: snes games appear working edit 3: got n64 games working! problem file permissions. make sure games have correct file access permissions. solved problem me   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 i

My "recently deleted" photo album disappeared

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since upgrading 8.1, phone no longer shows deleted album, ipad (with exact same settings) show ... do?!   maybe update got rid of deleted photos... try , delete see if comes   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 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 show the archive button instead of trash in Mail?

i want archive default behavior. right now, because gmail , icloud both show different buttons, swiping behaviors opposite of each other. when swipe left on gmail deletes, archive on icloud. when swipe right on gmail archives, deletes on icloud. it's annoying. think problem defaulting archiving or trashing. support page tells how change on icloud.com, http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2652 can't find iphone. see nothing in settings. feel it's right under nose.   settings, mail, gmail, account, advanced   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Ap

battery drain

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i have new iphone 6 , turned off drains battery. in morning battery @ 100%, 3 hours later still @ 100% or 99% (just standby). 1 hour later @ 90% or less. (already standby). know why that? sry english   zyzz25 said: ↑ i have new iphone 6 , turned off drains battery. in morning battery @ 100%, 3 hours later still @ 100% or 99% (just standby). 1 hour later @ 90% or less. (already standby). know why that? sry english click expand... that doesn't seem right! didn't use @ in 1 hour , drained 100 90%? battery having issues , restored 6 plus , set new , reset setting , did soft reset (home + power button hold until apple logo appears) , have battery optimization settings. battery seems better after doing these things. may draining batter may have low cellular signal 1-2 bars...check , see!  

iPad Air 2 and Retina Mini iPad 3 Pre-Orders Arrive as Apple Begins In-Store Sales

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following launch of pre-orders last friday, apple's new ipad air 2 , retina ipad mini 3 models making way customers' hands , onto retail store shelves. according the inquirer , reports macrumors readers, pre-orders being delivered, , tablets available purchase online , in store. ​ customers in launch countries of uk , australia started receiving tablets today , have posted unboxing videos. unlike iphone 6 featured plain white box, customers report box ipad air 2 similar original ipad air color representation of ipad on cover. ​ apple's online store still accepting orders delivery dates of 2 4 days ipad air 2 models. in-store pickup air 2 not available yet online shoppers, have heard multiple sources wi-fi models arriving @ at least of apple's own retail stores sale beginning today. based on online ordering, ipad mini 3 supplies more abundant, wi-fi models available within 24 hours , cellular models shipping in 1-3 days.

iPad Safari-tab hounds, rejoice!

"speed secrets weirdest fact ipad air 2 apple isn’t publicizing (or acknowledging) 1 of best new features. tablet has 2gb of ram, rather cramped 1gb allotment in original ipad air. (some competitors, galaxy tab 10.1, have more.) doubling ram means ipad can keep more apps , browser tabs in memory without having reload anything. results in speed boost which apparent hop between apps , load new web pages. informal test, tried loading fastcompany.com in multiple safari tabs, stopping when browser ran out of ram , had reload pages net switched tabs. on ipad air, able open 5 tabs before safari choked. on ipad air 2, able open dozen of them before browser felt less snappy." http://www.fastcompany.com/3037335/ipad-air-2-ipad-mini-3-review   this needed. gonna upgrade air 2 in future.   Forums i

Please help!!!

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i hope makes sense!! have several photo events stored on phone not on mac. reason happened had hard drive failure , had scrap entire iphoto library had on mac. still on phone. have since made new events in iphoto on mac. ordered new iphone , in order transfer pics new phone need them on mac. how do this???? please help!!!   email them yourself. dale   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

Progress Bar After Login?

is normal have gray progress bar after entering password when yosimite starting up? see if can rid of progress bar, i've tried doing total power off , using cocktail clean things bit. disk utility reports no problems. five-year-old imac didn't seem have issues under mavericks, progress bar may new feature while machine starting up. on newer machine ssd, there no progress bar after logging in mac. hence question. forward replies. thanks, -m   it's normal behavior. think ssd loading fast. yosemite replaces spinning gear used under apple logo during start progress bar now. first time saw it, thought booting safe mode reason.   Forums Macs macOS OS X Yosemite (10.10) iPhone Mac OS &a

Phone is bricked?

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so doing ota update , seemed doing along fine, until screen came showing me plug phone itunes. have attempted , telling me "the iphone software update server not contacted." have phone attached picture , can't else. should head apple store?   attached files: photo on 10-20-14 @ 1.32 pm #2.jpg file size: 108.3 kb views: 43 mine kept saying that, "he iphone software update server not contacted", , kept trying 10 times before connected. keep trying see happens.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch N

Pros gone to the dark side : Experiences?

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well, without excess drama or fuzz, how did go? looking experiences different pros, moving images, 3d or photography. shout out! in short. old pimped 1.1 rig on way out. has served photo workhorse on 8 years, 24/7, miles showing. still the normal compositing/retouching & normal 1080p editing (barely) doing more , more 3d (mudbox, maya etc) starts show age. when in recent months need novel/experimental 3d programs has grown along need support or , like. have decided skip os x have adobe cloud , licenses , rights other software. instead of considering nmp jumping boat. tear or 2 shed have using mac boxes since 1992 but.. times change guess. have used different pc boxes on side whole time have been kind of...flings..you know. looking decent box (5930k+gtx 980) year or 2 work use. both pscc, lr5, premier/afefx/3d,win 8.1 pro, vr support. have setup pretty dialed, 2.5k euros 3 year warranty. why not going 8-10k xeon box? well, have di

Compare two OCZ SSDs

i'm looking small ssd, , think i'm down these: ocz vertex 460, 120 gb ocz radeon r7 series, 120 gb if @ this comparison between two (even if in swedish, you'll understand data), don't why r7 100 sek (us$ 14) less vertex 460? i'll use drive in new (basic config) mac mini operate htpc, accessing files form network drives , streaming variety of online services.   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

REVIEW 1.0 by shadowheart

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i apologize bad english writing, beforehand. , smart , installed on separate partition , can compare now. in opinion better expected , not flat , flat..i did fix 2d dock , don't know why did not give option of 3d dock because icons 3d though art style 2d... pleasantly surprised when used 3d dock (search yosemite 3d dock on youtube) think yosimite smarter os x suffers in visual department , seems if should have come before lion x visual style or more fitting on whole different device avoid comparison between two. in conclusion must not easy pick between 2 , loss 1 choose ... possible ave both ? have both able keep both or expose 1 on other? think yosimite version bit simple coming full fletched 3d glossy heavy detailed os x less visual heavy os x, feeling if going backwards forwards while functionality , updates many steps forward , , enjoyable. being proponent of os x maverick on new 1 , can't feel bit alpha me. recommend os x yosimite not on

Can I change OSX Yosemite folder icons?

i love new yosemite in every way.. except horrible blue folder icons! used easy using candybar switch out icons, recall changed around osx 10.9? there way yet me change blue folder icons in osx slick black ones? it's disappointing design choice thrust upon apple.. can switch dark mode; turn blue selections graphite.. think should stick horrible blue folders!   do search on forum, there's current thread this. download liteicon . works, simple. lovely...   Forums Macs macOS OS X Yosemite (10.10) 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–icons

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hello everyone, looking forward installing yosemite on mid-2012 rmbp. however, have tweaked icons through mavericks system (see attachment). these icons removed when update? thanks!   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

Website Forward By Itself

whenever in online browsing using browser such safari, firefox, or chrome in macbook pro, website change below link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/wechat/id414478124 virus? how fix it? thank   what website happen in?   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

Iphone 6+ imessage issue

does else 6+ have issue when trying add picture imessage? whenever go add picture, imessage crashes. wasn't sure if 6+ issue or ios issue. thanks!   are using stock keyboard or add on, i.e., swype, etc?   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

Why is my iPad Ringing??

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my husbands ipad 4, of 10 days ago, keeps ringing, time iphone called. although has ability use sim card, don't have 1 installed , uses @ home on wifi. of sudden, although there haven't been changes know of outside of ios update, has started happening. looked @ facetime app opened , see listing of call have come in on iphone, businesses, personal calls, there no way of these callers using iphones. causing this? might have installed name , phone number iphone in contacts, although not @ home right check. hoping see not presently seeing causing , let me know how stop ringing. t.i.a. yes, had ring again typing above , somehow facetime related......but how stop if ringing.....   it's ios 8 - continuity - https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/continuity/ stop - settings - general - handoff - toggle off   Fo

What if Apple Partnered with Seiko?

not sure if has been discussed already, idea occurred me apple should either license from, or flat out partner with, seiko use kinetic technology. hell, apple flat out buy seiko. unfamiliar, seiko kinetic watches quartz based. however, instead of using normal watch battery convert mechanical movement of watch while on wrist electrical energy. energy stored in battery, watch continues function once taken off. believe it's enough keep watch going while sitting in drawer few months. think apple able find way use technology extend battery life of apple watch. doubt several months given power demands, if enough add half day think big win.   no, there no many energy system , watch consume many more energy.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch

Sharing iTunes library across users

i trying across 2 users on same machine. have followed instructions @ - http://support.apple.com/en-gb/ht1203 original user account still works fine, open itunes , music still there. on new user account though, have opened itunes , pointed library new shared location. nothing seems have happened though. should add i'm using yosemite missing out? thanks ajo   have tried relaunching itunes?   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

Double-precision floating-point format

hey there! simple question: final cut pro x take advantage of d500 or d700 'fast double-precision computations, executing @ one-quarter performance of single-precision floating point rather 1/16 performance seen in d300 , consumer gpus.' (quoted apple online store)? excel? applications do? cheers.   pborofski said: ↑ hey there! simple question: final cut pro x take advantage of d500 or d700 'fast double-precision computations, executing @ one-quarter performance of single-precision floating point rather 1/16 performance seen in d300 , consumer gpus.' (quoted apple online store)? excel? applications do? cheers. click expand... i don't know answer, if doesn't apple messed sure.   Forums Macs Desktops

Using mirrored RAID (RAID1) drive with multiple MBPs running Yosemite?

with apologies if dumb question, once hd (a lacie tb drive 2 500gb hds) set mirrored raid using disk utility, can use 2 different macs (both running yosemite) or on mac i've used create raid? on top of tm , backblaze, want use critical files time time on both machines , store separately computers located. 500gb enough storage (mainly want preserve photos , docs; else replaceable) both computers, , thought mirrored raid secure. thought encrypting hd, not sure how if i'm using on 2 different computers, unless there's program outside of os x can that. if has recommendation, i'd appreciate that, too. in advance.   you can use raid set on mac running version of os 10 (pretty sure, os since mtn lion). in fact can set mix of drives on different interfaces... long drives of set available, os take care of mounting raid volume you. encryption same story if use disk utility, @ lea

selecting it by clicking on it

in illu cs6 cannot select white rectangle clicking on it, clicking on border. can change this?   zoran said: ↑ in illu cs6 cannot select white rectangle clicking on it, clicking on border. can change this? click expand... if can't click on rectangle, isn't filled white. if filled white, have able select it. wrong.   Forums Special Interests Design and Graphics 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 new rMBP display..i'm confused and freaked out!

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hi guys..i got newest version gt 750m first thing did check out display model got "being afraid of image retention , tints issue" i'm confused , freaking out manufacturer: 00000610 model: 0000a019 , terminal lp154wt1-sje1 ( guess it's lg) dcn44612v51ff0nb0 noticed somewhere here in forums 610 samsung..but found out 019 lg freaked me out! questions are: 1- samsung or lg? 2- if it's lg sje1 make difference? "as learnt other sja-1 first generation" 3- if it's lg should image retention test? , test have side effects , make worse later? please note can't replace model in country it's impossible unfortunately! waiting , merry christmas   just send junk on me , buy dell or something!   Forums Macs Notebooks

weird issue when entering iCloud username/password in mail app

my mail app giving me problems. every time enter username icloud in mail.app of old deleted mail accounts come , not want them come delete them again after hour re-appare. smtp servers keep getting erased. don't know do. tried create new user account on mac had same issue. have tried going system preference , perminitley delete mail account , re-entering them over. tried go user library , delete mail folder , delete mail folder inside system preference. nothing solved problem. problem smtp server accounts keep getting deleted or disappear , can't write or send email account.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Appli

Question about AirPlay Mirroring?

i purchased apple tv , when mirror late 2013 rmbp samsung tv bit of lag in cursor/mouse movement there seems no noticeable lag in playback when play on vlc airplay on. wondering if normal or how fix it? i've had atv 2 hours i'm still learning more , it's features. btw, laptop connected wifi , atv connected router via ethernet , connection 50 mbps down , 25 mbps up. in advance!   a little lag normal, screen being grabbed, converted, , transmitted in real time. airplay benefits fastest connection possible, , there, hardwire laptop, having @ least atv big plus. people complain stuttering on fast pans when watching full screen video. 50/20 speed has nothing airplay, it's size of pipe coming house. affects how fast web pages or streaming media (like netflix) house or uploads leave house. airplay internal (inside router) use app beamer send movies atv, reads file can bit

iPhone 6 Plus screen blue rectangle after iOS8.1.2 update

iphone 6 plus installed ios8.1.2 , seeing thin blue rectangle appear on display. manifests in 2 ways: (1) when come out of black locked screen 1 inch wide transparent light blue line top bottom of display starts @ left side , moves right side, similar scan taking place, happens 1 time while screen active, not happen, not happen again during active session until again come out of black locked screen. (2) while screen active displays rectangular block thin blue line (has no blue fill), rectangle surrounds top group of 4 icon groups , starts making way down screen stopping @ each icon group starts again @ top repeat without stopping. depending on screen or app active rectangular box thin blue line displays , makes way , outlining each data input , display position on screen , starts again on same screen repeat without stopping. tried rebooting , hard rebooting no resolution. restored iphone factory configuration ios8.1.2 elected restore last backup , problem