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Nike + iPod - where is it?

in latest ios, can't seem find nike + ipod settings sync nike shoe sensors.... did remove feature or something?   crellion said: ↑ in latest ios, can't seem find nike + ipod settings sync nike shoe sensors.... did remove feature or something? click expand... gone.   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

OS Neutral GOG - Grim Fandango Remastered available for pre-order

i've been out of lately, not sure posted previously, yes, oh yes! http://www.gog.com/game/grim_fandango_remastered it's coming...(what's more, "windows (vista, 7, 8), mac os x (10.7.0+) , linux (ubuntu 14.04, mint 17)"--> go, gog!   blesscheese said: ↑ i've been out of lately, not sure posted previously, yes, oh yes! http://www.gog.com/game/grim_fandango_remastered it's coming...(what's more, "windows (vista, 7, 8), mac os x (10.7.0+) , linux (ubuntu 14.04, mint 17)"--> go, gog! click expand... yeah, awesome game , i'll buying it! got email sony , apparently bringing ps4 / vita. don't have ps4 have ps vita , interested in trying on that. wonder ...   Forums Special Interests

Hard drive upgrades for the 2014 13 inch retina Macook Pro

hello, know if have hard drive upgrades 2014 13 inch macbook pro's yet? if so, has had experience particular brand/retailer? thanks.   donoharm said: ↑ hello, know if have hard drive upgrades 2014 13 inch macbook pro's yet? if so, has had experience particular brand/retailer? thanks. click expand... nobody makes pcie ssd upgrades haswell macs. apple uses proprietary, non-m.2 pcie blade form. guess if other manufacturers owc started making proprietary form factor pcie ssds, apple threatened sue them.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music

Mac mail and Yahoo problem

hello! have been using mac mail 5 accounts (gmail, yahoo , university) no problem 3 years now. have yosemite on machine (macbook pro mid 2012) , mail version 8.1 yesterday incoming messages yahoo stopped coming in, or showing up. have tried deleting yahoo account , installing again, nothing changed. can see folders, , can see of emails have stored in folders cannot see emails should in inbox folder. ideas highly appreciated, have tried saw online far no avail. thank   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

Media Hub: Windows PC??

hi all, had similar post 1 deleted apple support forums without explanation, can't log in account now, not sure going on! anyway, looking set central media hub (all itunes content - music, video, apps etc.) can control via macbook pro , iphone/ipad using home sharing and/or airplay. have apple tv, zeppelin air , airport express. lots of people's solution seems mac mini, though why can't use old windows pc , buy storage? can control via home sharing macbook, allowing me send video apple tv , audio zeppelin. equally can use apple remote iphone , ipad again send video , audio apple tv , zeppelin respectively. question this: there reason change mac mini? there benefits not thinking of? bear in mind, won't use if other media. sit on tv stand. thanks, in advance. tom   rampantspooning said: ↑ hi all, had similar post 1 delete

Mac Mini '12 - New 1600 mem runs @1333, what gives?

any ideas folks. upgraded ram 2 x 8gb stick of 1600mhz pc3l , system reporting it's mhz speed 1333. ideas / tips?   further update. (to note) these sticks packaged , sold paired. both 8gb sticks in inserted in either mem slot when used solo run @1600mhz when both insereted (regardless of slot) make full 16gb clock down 1333mhz.   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

Customizing Finder column view

hello everyone, wondering if there way modify how finder shows "active" folder in column view? wanting find way optionally show "active" folder first column in view, when there folders preceding it. if navigated folder 4 levels deep, don't want see folders longer , want finder have 4th level folder first column, there way this?   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

Better Touch Tool or Any Other Application for X11?

hi, use better touch tool resize windows. however, when open application server (using ssh connect school server, , run emacs (gui) instance), can not resize window. think, better touch tool not function x11. there other application can resize windows gui applications run server(x11).   computus said: ↑ hi, use better touch tool resize windows. however, when open application server (using ssh connect school server, , run emacs (gui) instance), can not resize window. think, better touch tool not function x11. there other application can resize windows gui applications run server(x11). click expand... i use bettersnaptool (same author) , it's same way -- doesn't snap x11 windows. "gut" feeling nobody's app it.   Forums Macs

Reorganizing Apps Frustration!

just spent half hour rearranging apps on iphone. when went sync, itunes restored them had moved them - didn't ask configuration wanted keep. ok, went reorganize them in itunes. apparently itunes not make dock available changes! used simple, why confusing now???   apple places importance on such things. heaven forbid have customizable user experience. you'd think after decade of ios, ironed out now.   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

Presto! PageManager 4

i"m using brother's macmini1,1 again, , dealing same problems presto pagemanager 4. using acquire command scan documents easy, , scanning automatic, have trouble saving scanned files. in fact, can see scanned document after prescan, worse last time. last time, think able scan docs @ low resolution in greyscale, because high rez colour scans never worked. 3 years ago. time have tried scanning in every possible scan setting , nothing works. brother mfc 7440n printer fax scanner works, scanned images never appear on screen, nor can saved. solutions?   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

Why so many distraction-free writing tools?

i noticed there trend distraction-free writing software. there lots of software calling aimed @ distraction-free writing, few features. lack of features considered feature itself. features distract writers , make them lose focus. so, these software supposedly better because allow writers keep focus on matters (writing) without being distracted features. list of software long, here few: • ia writer • ia writer pro • ommwriter • writeroom • cleanwriter • byword • write • focus writer • grandview • jdarkroom list long , growing. meanwhile, there few word processors have full set of features. have microsoft word; apple pages (not lacks features); mellel; nisus writer pro; , libreoffice/openoffice writer. seems me developers have released lots of distraction-free writing tools because these apps easier develop , not take time or effort, more because believe these apps better tools writing. have seen no new full-featured word processor lately , i

Anyone Have A Car Dealer License?

im looking in maybe getting used car dealer license in new jersey , wondering if here has one. hard get? ive been reading on dmv's website , says need lot sign , $10,000 bond. mean put $10,000 don't see point of bond. info appreciated. thanks!   myibill said: ↑ ive been reading on dmv's website , says need lot sign , $10,000 bond. mean put $10,000 don't see point of bond. click expand... i'm guessing bond there ensure serious , isn't fraudulent scheme. regardless of not agreeing bond, if need, need it.   Forums Mac Community Community Discussion iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Appli

Mac Pro suddenly shuts down.

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hello people, have mac pro 2,1 running os x yosemite, had upgraded graphics card nvidia gtx 570 hd 2.5gb vram, computer runs fine until open application shuts down, restarts twice , goes normal "sometimes have repairr drive boot", had replaced ram kit purchased on e-bay "the seller claims compatible" ram recognized computer, on following picture yo guys notice red light remains on after shuts dow, friend of mine told me faulty power supply unit maigth issue, guys think?. also, memory boards mac pro 1,1 work on mac pro 2,1?. thanks.   it power supply. need troubleshoot. first, take gtx 570 out, , put factory card in, , see if problem still exists. if so, have problem pointed @ card, or power. if have same issues factory card, need @ ram. put factory ram in, , see if problem still exists. yes, memory riser card 1.1 work in 2.1  

TiBook with Flickering Screen

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i have old tibook late 2001, the gigabit ethernet model , , screen started flickering this: correct in suspecting display data cable ? , ifixit out of stock, know buy them in germany?   dunno germany ebay , pchub cheapest sources parts.   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

iPad How much would you pay Apple to be able to install OS X on Air 2?

just wondering if guys pay it. purchase through app store , install. switch ios os x swipe gesture. worth petitioning if many gladly pay it? worth apple's time?   mikecbr said: ↑ is worth petitioning if many gladly pay it? click expand... not me, i'd not pay it. day may come when both operating systems converge, think right now, i'm happy ios on ipad. see little advantage of running os x on ipad, have count me out on 1 willing pay option.   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

SSD speed too slow?

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hi, know apple sources ssds many suppliers, i've never seen results lower 300mb write... bought 13" 2014 macbook air (128gb), , here results: considered normal or should take back? thanks.   use search function on forum. it's been discussed smaller flash devices slower larger devices. 128 slower 256 slower 512.   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

[FREE][GAME] Block Stone

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hi, block stone description there blocks.they ready build tower. not easy.the question how can that? try first level, second , third. how play. -tap screen , blocks drop. -you have worry time. -build many blocks can. -choose levels. enjoy https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/block-stone/id911561304?mt=8   Forums Archive Archives of Old Posts iPad Apps iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

OS X genrals install problam

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hi guys tryed install gernals , error: error: -1603 fatal error during installation consult windows installer (msi.chm) or msdn more information try install game software if game install game please told meeee   Forums Special Interests Mac and PC Games 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

iPad mini Anyone else get a Lifeproof case for their iPad Mini?

i picked 1 mine target 60% off , couldn't stand it. water tested , fine. see possibly using on hikes , beach think i'm going keep on shelf of time. there's no way stand letting ipad live in thing after i've used without case around 6 months now. wasn't bulk killed experience me, fact mute switch such pain flip (i use orientation lock).   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad 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

Software for incremental backup

hello, incrementally backup documents (in total 1,5 gb) icloud drive. know advisable software smoothy perform task? lot, daniele   dcaccount said: ↑ hello, incrementally backup documents (in total 1,5 gb) icloud drive. know advisable software smoothy perform task? lot, daniele click expand... carbon copy cloner should want quite well. have exact date clone of documents. 1 tiny folder ms onedrive... , have mine configured hourly. takes less second run. can set ccc keep old revisions if want (important protect against inadvertent deletion... or file corruption). not true "roll clock" solution time machine... individual files, useful. /jim   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store

iPhone Cydia stuck in search page

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so browsing cydia , accessed page , got stuck on it, tried reboot, safe mode, respring, open cydia same page, can do? (when press ok keep repeating unlimitedly) iphone 6+   it looks scam sites ad link. close cydia manually , see if fixes it, if not respring or reboot , see if still occurs. guess shady source installed   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

Small Grey line at the bottom of Screen

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i have small grey line (translucent) line bottom of screen line goes away when hide dock or go full screen application parallels or dashboard knows , how can remove it. <screenshot>   this image:   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

Mac Mini 2012 - The Gold Standard

it's becoming pretty clear future of mini doesn't good. 2014 variety first in long line of mods apple makes regain control of product end users. i'm expecting broadwell variant redesigned mba size, sans screen, no access internals. why want to? it'll glued shut, internal storage soldered, ram continue newest tradition, , it'll still crippled supporting maximum of 2 displays. recourse cpu has i'm leaning towards no more quad core processors. don't see quad core mba, afaik. if worse leave legacy minis? in same position 2011 imac. 21.5" imac still gold standard upgradable imacs given can put 32gb of ram in there , pop out ssd. 2012 mini holds same position 21.5" 2011 imac. these minis have long time until there compelling reason leave platform. more memory 16gb (unlikely), quads supported again (doubt it), ssd standard (yes can see that), os support eol (maybe 10.10 2007 imac support says otherwise), or fas

Mac-to-Mac Permanent Remote Control?

hi, far, i've been using teamviewer remote control mac mini macbook. quite happy it, apart 1 small thing: unfortunately, every time reconnect macbook web (travel/hotel,...) have re-enter new password re-establish link between 2 machines. there way permanently allow remote control connection between 2 macs once "know" each other? example using unique hardware identifier? alternatives teamviewer can that?   beliblis said: ↑ hi, far, i've been using teamviewer remote control mac mini macbook. quite happy it, apart 1 small thing: unfortunately, every time reconnect macbook web (travel/hotel,...) have re-enter new password re-establish link between 2 machines. there way permanently allow remote control connection between 2 macs once "know" each other? example using unique hardware identifier? alternatives teamv

Yosemite - Office printing problems

hi since update of yosemite, having trouble printing through server printer. overtime try print office (word, outlook, excel or powerpoint), following error shuts down program trying print from: microsoft error reporting log version: 2.0 error signature: exception: exc_crash (sigtrap) date/time: 2014-10-27 13:35:57 +0000 application name: microsoft word application bundle id: com.microsoft.word application signature: mswd application version: 14.4.5.141003 crashed module name: merp crashed module version: 2.2.4.141003 crashed module offset: 0x00004422 blame module name: cupsps2pdecommon blame module version: 3.31 blame module offset: 0x00012699 application lcid: 1043 app info: reg=en loc=0x0413 crashed thread: 0 ideas? kinds regards,   did try updating printer driver since upgrading yosemite?   Forums

Create Yosemite Recovery Partition

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hi installed ssd in mbp , used ccc copy data old drive new ssd. in doing though appears recovery partitions did not come it. left without recovery partition , require 1 find mac work (among other reasons needing one). wondering if there way create 1 other re-installing os?   to make recovery partition: 1. download lion recovery update http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1464 . make sure in downloads folder. if still happen have yosemite installer app somewhere, right click on , click show package contents. go contents/sharedsupport/. copy installesd.dmg file downloads folder. if don't still have installer, can again redownloading purchases tab in mac app store. 2. download , decompress file recovery.sh.zip http://4unitmaths.com/recovery.sh.zip , move recovery.sh downloads folder if it's not there already. 3. open terminal , type following commands: chmod +x ~/downloads/recovery

Going from 15 inch 2010 MBP to 15" 2012 MBP

hey all! wondering if worth it. when it's said , done, i'm thinking $400-$500 or upgrade cpu 2-3x faster 2010 according geek bench. 650m gpu 3x faster.. ~1100 vs. ~300 330m gt. value still 1/3 of gtx 660 mid end card. - usb 3.0, bt 4.0 , jazz - 16gb ram limit vs. 8 gb im not fan of rmbps because pretty glued , work dual 25" displays attached macbook anyways. plus upgrade later on. ssd nice i've been using ssds on 1 anyways not mention kinda ssd + 1 tb hd setup. im finding current 1 lags every often. it's not end of world but...even light gaming (diablo3) kinda pitiful @ 1080p. worth it? or should go rmbp in year or two. has done similar? how improvement there? appreciated. thanks!!   saudor said: ↑ hey all! wondering if worth it. when it's said , done, i'm thinking $400-$500 or upgrade cpu 2-3x faster 2010 according

How to Delete a Device?

i had exchange new iphone , old 1 still showing in account on icloud.com. can't figure out how delete it. please help. thanks.   legaleye3000 said: ↑ i had exchange new iphone , old 1 still showing in account on icloud.com. can't figure out how delete it. please help. thanks. click expand... http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2702 fix up.   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 Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

How to Salvage Your Data If your Yosemite update goes bad

i'm 1 of unlucky people had yosemite update go very, bad. after repeat efforts w/ tech help, agreed needed erase drive , clean install. found way salvage data! last 21 days ago, had quite bit of data going lost. here's did: 1. restart computer in safe mode. 2. you'll asked enter name , password if you're registering new account. 3. screen might give off weird wobbly effect, don't worry it. 4. set icloud if need to. didn't have account set up, able in safe mode. of course, need have icloud set on second computer or phone. otherwise won't you. 5. add files want salvage icloud. don't forget little things bookmark plist or itunes library files play counts , playlists. 6. it's okay if files exceed icloud's storage capacity. had move stuff off of icloud mac air wanted transferred. move files out of icloud , 2nd device, new space opens on icloud. 7. monitor uploads on 2nd device. upload spee

Help me actually understand why Active Display is awesome!

afaik, ios has had lock screen notifications since ios 5, why being touted major feature on moto x whereas no 1 seems mention ios has had before? mean ios allows swipe notification on lock screen reply seems similar enough active display. because uses amoled light needs? reason why regarded awesome feature.   techgod said: ↑ afaik, ios has had lock screen notifications since ios 5, why being touted major feature on moto x whereas no 1 seems mention ios has had before? mean ios allows swipe notification on lock screen reply seems similar enough active display. because uses amoled light needs? reason why regarded awesome feature. click expand... active display pulses on , off, giving minimal information until tap , hold info. can let go , go pulsing or open specific notification. in addition getting notifications verbally asking them, regardle

Bluetooth not letting me "forget device"

on both of ios devices (iphone 5/ipad air) under bluetooth setting having problem trying forget bluetooth devices. example computer on list , "not connected". go connect , says can't connect , make sure devices in range , bluetooth turned on. mind bluetooth switched "on" on devices , literally right next each other. try "forget device" , option greyed out , not available me leaving me when devices bluetooth remembers won't connect , can't rid of. there way force ios device delete bluetooth devices? hope makes sense.   amnichols10 said: ↑ on both of ios devices (iphone 5/ipad air) under bluetooth setting having problem trying forget bluetooth devices. click expand... this seems icloud/handoff/continuity. have bunch of devices on phone , ipad can't forgotten.  

Thunderbolt dock - torn between Belkin and Elgato

does here have experience either belkin thunderbolt express or elgato thunderbolt dock? want replace "old" imac (2009 model) , use mba dock instead haven't yet decided 1 favor. future setup include both external firewire hard drive external monitor connected via hdmi, unfortunately none of above docks offers both. belkin's thunderbolt express comes firewire 800 ports i'd have buy adapter cable connect monitor 1 of thunderbolt ports. elgato dock on other hand offers hdmi out of box doesn't include mentioned firewire port. there seems no way avoid @ least 1 adapter cable not sure 1 makes more sense. 1 rather get?   one of our users has macbook pro on belkin dock , happy it. along 1 of these: http://amzn.com/b00aplj58m   Forums Macs Notebooks

Family sharing photo stream question

is possible have photos taken automatically go in stream? hate manually add them. thanks.   mcdlt said: ↑ is possible have photos taken automatically go in stream? hate manually add them. thanks. click expand... whatever answer now, change next update.   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

will iphone 6 transfer at usb 3 speeds ?

will iphone 6 transfer @ usb 3 speeds ?   mmm...good question.....   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

iPad Q: Anyone know of a good price for air 2 WiFi 64?

q: know of price air 2 wifi 64? in advance   staples has sale on them .... think $60 off..   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

TM space warp eliminated

the longer im using yosemite more miss great stuff snowleopard had! apart rotating (when used) tm icon on manu bar, 1 other thing bugs me being stopped space warp environment time machine appear in! why on earth did stop too? don't tell me lowering energy consumption! if reason lower energy consumption, have option turn on or off judging needed @ time. example, in laptop environment turned off default!   i missed rotating icon, because visual representation backup running. don't miss time warp, icon useful imo   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

Macbook Pro 2011 13" Screen has purple marks

so on macbook, i've noticed there's faint purple discoloration in middle of screen. it's not gpu issue; i'm pretty sure it's lcd issue. it's horizontal purple line going 4 inches left 2 rights right, , it's 3 inches top. juts down inch inch middle of screen (still coming line). what's causing it? can fix it? it's not super noticeable except when i'm watching video. it's still annoying.   bookwormsy said: ↑ so on macbook, i've noticed there's faint purple discoloration in middle of screen. it's not gpu issue; i'm pretty sure it's lcd issue. it's horizontal purple line going 4 inches left 2 rights right, , it's 3 inches top. juts down inch inch middle of screen (still coming line). what's causing it? can fix it? it's not super noticeable except when i'm watching video. it&

USB 3.0 not working thru UASP

my laptop mbp 15" of 2011. linked external drive usb3.0 support through akitio thunder dock, hub provides multiple host ports, including usb3.0, esata, firewire 800, , thunderbolt well. however, transfer rate low usb 2.0. system information hardware overview: usb 3.0 high-speed bus: host controller location: thunderbolt host controller driver: appleusbxhci pci device id: 0x1100 pci revision id: 0x0010 pci vendor id: 0x1b73 bus number: 0x10 besides, found out external drive working through bot (iousmassivestorageclassic.kext) instead of uasp (iousbattachedscsi.kext). , when uasp loaded manually, it's still not working. possible external drive linked hub works under uasp? or on mbp 15" of 2011 doesn't work?   i can't answer uasp other sound dock culprit, perhaps not using chipset efficient or causing issues. did reach out vendor , ask it

Windows PS4 controller on Windows (Boot Camp)

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hey everyone, know it's technically possible drivers people have written has here managed use ps4 controller on windows computer? have windows 8.1 installed on imac (spec below) using boot camp. used use old xbox 360 controller used no longer have thinking ps4 controller. , happy new year all!   Forums Special Interests Mac and PC Games 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

Major issue when connect to WiFi???

hi guys, month ago, visited relative's house , came corrupted laptop. frozen when waking up. when held down power button shut if off , turn on, laptop unable locate bootable drive (flashing folder w/ "?"). show stop/prohibitory sign. restored time machine backup, reset pram , smc, problem still persisted. ended clean install mac bootable usb w/ yosemite. problem solved. until... weekend, went again , connected wifi do. same problem happened. started standard procedure reseting pram/smc didn't fix anything. tried clean install time wasn't able erase hd before performing installing process , internal drive went missing. had restarted mbp couple times before detected drive. erased , clean installed os x. it's been day , half , mac seems running fine. there little hiccups here , there (or many i'm paranoid). while solving problem, noticed 1 thing... every time connect relative's wifi (only there wifi), mac

Yosemitie not seeing UPS

i have apc br900 gi ups - it's not detected in energy saver preferences. i'm running imac 27" 32 gig , 3 tb fusion drive. did pram reset deleted powermanagement.plist file no difference - , notice there's no power icon in top menu bar. yosemite 'thing' know, or missing something? terence   do have usb cable used monitoring , control plugged in?   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

Canada Investigating Apple Over Accusations of Anti-Competitive Carrier Contracts [Updated]

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canada's competition bureau confirmed on thursday investigating apple's contracts wireless carriers determine whether violate country's anti-trust laws, reports cnet . investigation in stages, bureau filing court order compel apple supply documents assist investigation. ​ apple being accused of including clauses in contracts wireless carriers hinder competition. no official charges have been filed against apple, , bureau has yet find evidence supporting initial anti-competitive allegations raised unnamed sources. quote "there no conclusion of wrongdoing apple canada inc. @ time, , no application has been filed competition tribunal or other court seek remedies alleged anticompetitive conduct," [competition bureau gregg] scott said, without identifying how contract allegations came bureau's attention. "should evidence indicate competition act has been contravened, commissioner take appropria

Skype Number on IPhone for Roaming?

will heading mexico bit. have unlocked iphone 4s. sim card , data plan in mexico , read telcel company should sign when there. heard 1 make phone calls skype long have data. can tell me how works? first off, need skype number right? , have pay , 1 time fee or yearly fee? need create number before leave usa? @ moment dont have carrier phone doesnt have service. when mexico, use hotel wifi in meanntime until go , data. when plan, im sure wont have minutes usa figure best option use data or use computer call usa right? believe few cents minute only?   it world same way skype works on computer wifi. need number receive calls. can call using skype number long have credits. note quality may not great depending on network speeds in mexico.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Dilemma: What should I buy to last me until the iPhone 6s?

hi, all. long story short, i'm not in love iphone 6 (and hoping 6s better) need replacement phone (my iphone 4 on last leg). plan buy , re-sell when 6s comes out (i.e., in 6-9 months). options: -1- new 5s $585 (including tax). -2- "mint" used 5s swappa $425 (or maybe they'll take $400, if i'm lucky). -3- condition 5s gazelle (they have none in excellent condition) $380. option think represents best deal if i'm planning sell when 6s comes out? thank you.   well suggest buy 1 ebay in conditions or gazelle why 5s if you're going buy 6s, go iphone 5 still speedy , no problems ios 8   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Softw

How Was My Safari History Viewed?

my girlfriend confronted me couple websites i'd visited. don't know how have found out i'm paranoid how can see browsing history without having access phone. have iphone 5s. i'm on apartment's wifi, other times i'm not. have used private tab @ time, don't know sure. had icloud turned on @ time, should not have been set sync safari. @ rate, i've never logged icloud on computer other work computer, don't know why phone's activity visible on macbook, computer in apartment, or own 5s. know when visited sites @ apartment. didn't give specifics looking at, sort of sites were. have no idea if going pictures, site names, or else entirely. thoughts she's able see websites visited on wifi or there was/is connection between phone , macbook/5s. i'm worried isn't unique apartment, can see if i'm @ own apartment, or else see if wanted. she's not technologically savvy person, @ least no mor

Apple Stores Once Again Coloring Logos Red in Recognition of World AIDS Day

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has done past three years , apple once again recognizing december 1 world aids day @ retail locations coloring apple logos red occasion. several apple stores in united states , united kingdom expected change color of logos, images twitter showing company's store in sydney, australia has adjusted logo. ​ apple store in sydney, australia (image credit: @ausnewsnetwork ) ​ last week, apple announced new campaign world aids day 2014 done in collaboration (product) red saw launch of special apps (red) section in app store , donation initiative. apps (red) section active until december 7 , contains 25 known apps proceeds benefiting global fund fight aids. of apple's customers purchased select apple product on friday, november 28 received special (red) itunes gift card , , during december 1, apple donate portion of every sale @ retail , online stores global fund fight aids. apple sells number of (product) red items percentage of prof

Burnt MagSafe pin, not charging

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hi, have 2011 15' mbp original charger. working fine until stopped charging. tried different outlets , rotating magsafe connector there no led or charging. saw connection between magsafe mbp , there burn pin didn't go original position. also, same place burnt on socket side. mac not charge @ all. here pictures: have few questions: have caused faliure? cable bit frayed , fixed tape. possible faliure caused magsafe section inside mac? means i'll have buy replacement , charger. safe use spare 60w charger instead or burn? know charge when it's off. @ least make copy of important files work on computer meanwhile. mac kept running after realized @ least logic board not dead (phew!) advice! it's working mac, need running possible!!   looks magsafe connector on mbp shot , believe soldered onto logic board way repair this, replace logic board. cause, h

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Same RAM??

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i purchased 2 sticks of ram ebay, they're not working on '09 macbook .... top stick 1 of 2 of original 1gb. bottom stick 1 of 2 of purchased 2gb ram. same? when insert purchased ram, mb beeps once every 3-5 seconds. i've tried various combinations originals , purchased sticks. i've tried 1 @ time. i've resetted pram. don't know else do. i've tried talking seller, he's refusing accept return cause had no return policy on these sticks. i've escalated ebay make decision. i'm asking here if sticks purchased same original. thanks!!   attached files: img_0177.jpg file size: 2.1 mb views: 59 huh, odd. looking @ stickers both same type of ram, 1067mhz (pc3-8500s). macbook should able handle size. can think of damaged