Posts

Showing posts from July, 2012

Video ASCII Art

hey everyone, released 4th non-game app, video ascii art. after long battle apple's approval process (a simple phone call have saved 4 weeks of waiting them copy/paste wrong auto-response) approved today. app takes video file , converts ascii art video file. check out here, description below. feedback welcome, if gains traction i'd love add new features , work on app more. thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/video-ascii-art/id951039919?ls=1&mt=12&at=10l4ft edit : may take 15-30 minutes propagate through apple's servers, looks it's not loading me yet quote video ascii art powerful video generator converts digital movies amazing looking text art videos. in addition processing wide variety of video files, video ascii art processes still photos. multithreading uses of computer’s processors blazing fast conversions on types of video. output art both black/white text , full color, ability export plain

How do you sync photos to your phone?

i know there's people never seem remove photos phones have stuff on them. heaven forbid lose phone or lose pictures, that's topic. demise of iphoto imminent, how syncing photos idevices. me, i'm still using iphoto purpose. in strange way, find iphoto still best syncing, creating photo books , slideshows, , getting choice photos apple tv's. me, use iphoto library gets photos after going through couple of mas apps. 1 repix resizing photos 2048 pixels on longest edge; other jpegmini trimming fat. result small file looks great on devices can share via emails, facebook, text messaging, etc. don't require lot of bandwidth. best part if recipient wants make print of photos, have more enough resolution since people 4x6's or 5x7's. out of 3000 pictures took (kept) in 2014, "master" files (which keep in dropbox) came out 15gb. repix , jpegmini workflow, same files 1.6gb. optimizes space i'm using on 64gb iphone

First MacBook Pro - applecare/John Lewis added care - parallels question - UK

i looking buy macbook pro 13" retina display. first mac computer. john lewis offering added care package £130 compared applecare's £199. jl insurance says covers accidental damage. prefer go jl insurance cheaper , ac doesn't cover accidental damage. worry if stuck on mac have no experience in dealing problems screwed , regret not going ac. reading many horror stories of macbooks breaking down left, right , centre , @ such high price can't afford not know i'm doing. should ac? good? should jl added care? good? i'm looking install parallels software onto macbook pro program need install work work in windows. hearing people having lot of trouble using software. hard working properly? know how work things , round technological issues first mac product , these questions worrying me. appreciated. (i in uk btw, ac users in usa might not have accurate views of uk service, no matter how in usa)  

iPad iPad non-work use

how many people ipads still use macbooks or notebooks primary device non work use?   there no possible way ipad air 2 replace either laptop or desktops. ipad out in field , general internet use. until full photoshop , autocad . . . . .   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

Resolved PayPal refund advice

hi, i'm writing on behalf of friend in situation sounds fishy me, i'd second opinion. bought product site, , paid using credit card via paypal. product ended being defective. when friend contacted company via email, offered him 20% refund. wasn't happy such small refund on $110 product decided take given. 2 weeks later, yet see sign of refund contacted company again , asked when should expect receive it. turns out they'd given him account credit off next purchase, rather refund. less impressed this, there wasn't going next purchase after mess. when asked actual refund promised, changed tactics , offered 50% refund, wanted bank account number. wrong in thinking could/should refunding paypal account? alarm bells going off else? break paypal policies? i've heard pp buyer-friendly (at least ebay purchases, not sure directly commercial sites), should friend contact paypal, or of legitimate?  

When are we going to get Android Lollipop?(Samsung)

Image
android lollipop looks amazing , better looking kitkat , new features of android lollipop makes want android lollipop on samsung galaxy tab pro 8.4 , try out. know when samsung going give provide update android lollipop? , in next 1/2 months or so? samsung galaxy tab pro 8.4 update? can't wait android lollipop!   billy95tech said: ↑ will samsung galaxy tab pro 8.4 update? i can't wait android lollipop! click expand... maybe in 6 months time (flagship phones still have not been updated or rolled out) or not updated @ ... not have faith in samsung updating tablet range given experience year.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Alternatives to iOS and iOS Devices iPhone Mac OS & System So

iPad iPad2 for programming quesitons

so im on last semester of college, , taking few programming classes, 1 require c , other 1 require python... , wondering if use ipad2 this... there app named codepad never used it, seems let me compile python , c... of use ipad programming? suggestion on keyboard , app???   there pythonista. codepad website stuff. lot better actual computer, when you're in process of learning. these apps have bar deal typical keys use, , there's protype, need efficient writing code on standard keyboard before jumping on ipad.   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 iW

Future Apple Display?

everyone knows how apple loves make thinner. if combine these 2 news items/rumors dream possible new display. 1 - sony demos super thin tv: "sony exhibiting x9000c series, featuring new "floating style" design concept boasts world's thinnest build (approximately 4.9 mm @ thinnest point)." (sony) 2 - why apple’s new 12-inch macbook air can abandon ports. “while rumors of 12-inch macbook air have been merrily percolating these last few months, interesting aspect of apple’s upcoming redesign turns out not size after all,” brian barrett reports gizmodo. “it’s apparent abandonment of ports.” thinking out loud. have not considered "technical" aspects of go ahead , blast away @ me how , why never done - don't care.   abcdef-hex said: ↑ the apparent abandonment of ports click expand... apparent who? bs until cupertino

DjVu under Yosemite - dictionary nerd needs help

i have copy of century dictionary , cyclopedia, digitized princeton imaging, used able run under leopard (ppc) using provided djvu plug-in displays scanned pages in browser. i've got major stuff migrated new mac mini, wanted , running. it's beautiful reference , saves wear , tear on paper copy. can't quite working ... plugin works enough load main pages , display headings (krumpcake krumpycake) won't load individual page. shows directory listing index file highlighted. chance out there has tried thing , made work?   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

iMac mid 2010; optibay or dual drive kit?

hello everyone!!! i´ve done plenty of optibay installation in macbooks, not in imac, although have opened few other repairs. question have install ssd in mid 2010 27" imac, , researching on net, i´ve found these dual hardrive kits, come sata cable , power cable, , glue ssd tape in location of optical drive. easier method installing 12,5mm optibay. concerns: 1.- why there these 2 possibilities? optibay work sata connection , no power? 2.- can use regular 9,5mm optibay used macbooks, or need purchase 1 of 12,5mm? lot in advance!!!   i think you've got few things mixed up. here options adding drives imac: -you can use data doubler kit (optibay) replace dvd drive hard drive. but, you'll stuck using sata 3g ssd drives or have reliability issues sata 6g ssd drives. owc , ifixit sell kit this. -you can add ssd, glued behind dvd drive. allows use 6g ssd drive @ native

Adobe subscription question.

Image
i have ordered refurb 2013 rmbp , not own adobe software. planning on purchasing $10 month ps , lr. hang on forums people seem feel ripoff , dislike adobe subscription model. me $120 year seems great, have no student pricing. ps alone runs hundreds of $$ , lr5 $150. feel i'm missing something. don't subscription plan, why? i'm not trying pick fight either want make best choice before purchase software.   the creative cloud subscription fine. disadavantages are: - not owning software (having connect net every 30-days) - losing things saved in cc if ever discontinue - being forced buy lr , ps if need 1 of them other great deal free upgrades , suncing between devices resonable price. go   Forums Special Interests Digital Photography

General Idols on 8.1.1

i jailbroken using ifile trying locate movie box downloads. have read should in artworks folder not have artworks folder. have uninstalled , reinstalled same outcome. else have issue. note. friend has same phone same jailbreak , can access movie box downloads using ifile in artworks folder   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

iPad Exchange and passcode

does removing / deleting work exchange email means ios stop periodic prompt user change lock screen passcode ? default setting allows users never lock screen come ?   tulani said: ↑ does removing / deleting work exchange email means ios stop periodic prompt user change lock screen passcode ? default setting allows users never lock screen come ? click expand... yes. exchange admin imposed limitations. when activesync\exchange profile removed (email deleted), it'll go behavior of normal ipad\iphone.   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 Professio

Canon MX870 Scanning and Mac Firewall Question

i bought first mac , today used scanner first time since purchase. have canon pixma mx870 printer/scanner have used years , don't want replace. able set imac print , scan, every time open mp navigator software , click scan, warning window asking me allow or deny imac accept connections. have gone firewall app , checked , mp navigator software set allow connections, every time scan item have give permission , wanted default going forward. suggestions?   i need drink said: ↑ i have gone firewall app , checked , mp navigator software set allow connections, every time scan item have give permission , wanted default going forward. suggestions? click expand... have tried removing firewall settings , re-adding it?   Forums Macs Mac A

Price Advice Trading an iPhone 6 Plus for iPhone 6?

i looking trade iphone 6 plus , 64gb(space grey) on verizon iphone 6. deal iphone 6 , + cash iphone 6? has done yet? thinking couple hundred bucks , 6 plus.   paulie6978 said: ↑ i looking trade iphone 6 plus , 64gb(space grey) on verizon iphone 6. deal iphone 6 , + cash iphone 6? has done yet? thinking couple hundred bucks , 6 plus. thanks click expand... i kind of went other way around. @ 5 after using 6 while. 5 looks tiny. when have 6+ 6 looks tiny. don't think i'd trade 6+ now. it's big, love it, worth $.   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional

New 2014 mini or stick to my old 2007 2GHz Core 2 Duo

i need little persuasion. want upgrade since i'm outside of standard upgrade cycle..... have 2007 mini 2ghz core 2 duo 2gb ram 1tb hd. running 10.7 little machine has lasted 7 years general purpose desktop. no real heavy lifting email, internet & itunes box. iphoto has started drag bit , know os x 10 won't make cut. question is, if upgraded maxed out 2014 i7, going make 5+ years upgrade? clock has run out of time years ago 2007 mini. i'm not overly impressed 2014 line up. if did upgrade, upgrading upgrade fulfill tech itch, or solid upgrade. know benifets , negatives, i'm not excited hoping mini 2014 line up. have advise? looking push clear indecisiveness.   have considered putting ssd in 2007 model? think might lowbudget patch-up upgrade. 2014 model think overkill. if i'd on lookout 2011 i5 model since not in demand 2012 version. sure loose usb 3.0 port

Tablets My Windows 8 Tablet Review--The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Image
as christmas present, got asus vivotab note 8. little tablet 8 inches, has 32gb of internal storage, full windows 8.1, , wacom active digitizer. wanted tablet write notes on. i’ve had week , far enjoy it. here review: summary: of hear windows 8 tablets either along lines of: “this awesome. runs full windows. ios , android toy os’s.” or “the windows desktop sucks on tablet.” going go middle ground here , talk experiences windows 8.1. going give good, bad , ugly. after using ios, android, , windows 8 on tablet—it boils down looking for. find ios best stream lined tablet experience overall , in app quality. windows 8 tablets saving grace running full windows. on avn8, desktop usable, thing can on desktop side, can them more efficiently on laptop. however, there niche applications want full desktop , portability of small tablet. don’t want read wall of text. here personal likes , dislikes: likes: having full desktop runni

Sd card or usb flash for extra storage?

i looking simple portable method increase storage of macbook. want can install , forget won't protrude or minimally. looking 1 of following. http://www.amazon.com/transcend-jet...=utf8&qid=1418577776&sr=1-6&keywords=storedge http://smile.amazon.com/sandisk-ult...id=1418578912&sr=1-2&keywords=low+profile+usb plan on using store itunes or iphoto library. need know either of these drives fast enough itunes library if watching movie? in advance insight.   both pretty good. if have access wi-fi don't forget can use itunes in cloud. key thing speed of connection prefer. usb 3.0 sandisk indicates speed p 130mb/s read, while transcend max read: 95mb/s, max write: 60mb/s. encryption , security use, small , easy remove kind of easy loose. 1 question how need have usb port available while using sandisk?   For

FaceTime question

so watching youtube video when mac started getting ******* crazy , gave me heart attack. turns out out of blue facetime call. never use program , no, didn't disable on new mac. kind of company set such default setting? can't remember having deal such annoying software "feature" in life. anyway, question is: since webcam light turned green, person calling me able see me? cherry on top of cake.   i facetime use often bugs me mac mini. don't come microphones or cameras. yet facetime enabled default!!!!   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

Apps Keep Sliding off Window when I open another

hello all... not mac user except week @ work guess have mac now, i'm having bit of rough time moving on linux 100% of time this. i'm running yosemite & whenever open different app, preference window or select different app on other monitor, reason main window on other monitor disappear. looks slides off side... there way can stop this?? aggravating & can't seem figure out why doing this. appreciated thanks.   check settings system preferences->displays , see if settings want.   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

iCloud drive photos

i want make sure understand correctly. photo drive similar photo stream, not last 1000 photos. not drop box can upload photo , delete them on phone. hoping for. if wanted (cloud photo storage). create new folder in drive portion, download photos computer, , reupload them new folder? right or photos suppose stay in icloud photo drive once uploaded? if so, mine not staying...   icloud photos library connected online library synced devices. if have 0 photos on iphone , take picture. appear on ipad if took ipad. in "camera roll" namned photos. if delete photo iphone delete devices well. it's not dropbox or photo stream. edit: thought meant icloud photo library edit 2: once uploaded mkv video folder created in icloud drive. see in documents 5 app. not working or missing point?   Forums i

How to carry 2 iPhone 6's?

Image
hi, kind of first worlds problem; have carry 2 iphones me time , hate cases. how hold both phones in hand avoid scratching each other? seems face-to-face way go? cheers.   no way going go though life cell phone in hand day, less 2 of them! not iphone! handicap loose hand because has hold phone.   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

Unknown process. Need help

Image
hi all noticed in activity monitor suspicious process running. can tell me process , if safe or not? if potentially harmful can tell me how remove it. seems appear after system restart. please refer process named http://shanghaiist.com/ sometime process name changes website e.g. redrockethobbies.com. when click on process information inclues following.... process group: spotlight web content (389).   attached files: screen shot 2014-11-18 @ 11.39.30 pm.png file size: 150.7 kb views: 73 ipaulie81 said: ↑ hi all noticed in activity monitor suspicious process running. can tell me process , if safe or not? if potentially harmful can tell me how remove it. seems appear after system restart. please refer process named http://s

Galaxy s3 to iphone6

what if best way transfer contacts,pictures,music? new 6plus thanks!   copy computer , sync iphone through itunes.   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

[FREE] iPad App that aggregates best articles on a topic (Parenting)

the mentormob parenting app delivers addictive learning experience, presented best quality parenting articles in sleek , intuitive interface. behind app have community of parenting bloggers, real parents, , experts have sifted web find high quality , trustworthy parenting articles, , organized easy follow guidebook. explore new topics in parenting never thought search for, , sure rate app when see pop up. download app ipad link: http://www.mentormob.com/rating/ full disclaimer: app not officially in apple app store yet. app not update, , not send push notifications or intrude in life in way. if interested in official app when hits app store, follow @ facebook.com/mentormob   Forums Archive Archives of Old Posts iPad Apps iPhone Mac OS & System Software

Ran Onyx, Stuck on grey screen

this blows. downloaded latest version of onyx yosemite , ran it. after restarting, progress bar gives halfway , stuck on no progress icon/grey screen. tried every solution on web no luck. restoring via two-week old tm backup, i'm upset losing important data. if download app, tread carefully.   what did run? i've used onyx since forever (and currently, 10.10); outside of issue of not being able (yet) check smart status, seems work always... worth keeping eye on tho...   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

OS X installation

hello there first question ever. can use 1 installation of macbook on replacing disk? windows can prepare universal installation multiple motherboards. what's possibility of os x version use @ same time in macbook, pro, o air? if no please specify reason , if yes simple disk copy or straight backup of uefi partitions work? in advance ur patience faisal madrid   yes, long version of os x can run on target hardware. have ccc cloned drive of mbp. can take drive, plug wife's imac , boot , it's i'm on slower version of mbp.   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

1password install question

when went download 1password, noticed 2 apps download. 1 best version , what's difference between two? i've talked , i've read talks highly of 1password, thought i'd give try. i'm still bit hesitant of safety of it.   can me? want make sure download correct app. thanks.   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

Social media sites blocked due to antisocial app crashing

hi, last week installed yosemite , used anti-social (blocks social media sites when need focus). app crashed while running , blocking facebook , twitter, have been unable sites unblocked ever since. i've downloaded latest version of antisocial , run it, when finishes doesn't unblock anything. right chrome not find these sites. can me reset setting? i've emailed app developer several times , heard nothing back.   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

iPhone 7

new rumors being started of iphone 7 next year. apparently skipping 6s, include sidewall screen , have no home button. know guess @ point. http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/105...ease-date-side-screen-display-no-home-button/   a "sidewall" screen great idea. way, protection against bending , scratching (a case) unusable.   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

Verizon slow LTE speeds and no bars on iPhone 6 Plus

so 6 plus got delivered today. restored up, activated , first thing noticed have barely bars , lte speed slow 3g on 4s. ran speed tests multiple times , max download speed between 2-3 mbps. i've reset network settings multiple times. did hard reset, toggled volte , still have 1-3 bars , slow lte in house. used have 4-5 bars , 3 bars , same amount speed on 4s. there else can do? i'm thinking going verizon store in few days if doesn't better.   restore new, , see if same results.   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

Notes App add title

Image
hi, how add title notes in notes app? presently, first line of note becomes title note annoying. keep title separate in other notes app.   seriously? make first line title, write note on next line...   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

Alternative Soundcloud apps

anybody know of alternative apps listen soundcloud with? official app real pain number of reasons. doesn't remember listening or when closed. search function poor returning results , etc etc anyway, better apps soundcloud? i'm interested in listening things, not uploading.   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

iPad How many intensive websites can safari now handle on the iPad Air 2

i'm talking website heavy on graphics , pictures, how many tabs can kept open of these websites before refreshing starts?   not sure if reviews have mentioned hard number. it's inherently difficult pin down due number of potential background tasks running @ given time, such syncing icloud drive photos or refreshing news app in background. being said, quite bit more. still refresh or have crash, it's far less happen normal use, visiting site theverge.com lol.   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

The real 2014 Mac mini announcement

people love mac mini. it’s great first mac or addition home network, , new mac mini nice upgrade packed incredibly compact design. first did add 4 torx screws case stop users opening mini. removed sata port try stop users adding own ssd drive. of course soldered on ram no memory upgrades, talking of upgrades have first time in computer history have cut in half (multi core) computing power of next generation mac mini. no other computer company in history of computers has done beloved users. applause... thank-you, @ apple proud of upgrade, has taken 2 years, think wait worth it. more applause...   cansalt said: ↑ people love mac mini. it’s great first mac or addition home network, , new mac mini nice upgrade packed incredibly compact design. first did add 4 torx screws case stop users opening mini. removed sata port try stop users adding own ssd drive. of cou

iOS performance vs OS X performance

why if have 2-3 year old ios device , update latest os take massive performance hit. while on other hand, if have old mac, can updated latest os little no performance problems. case in point. have late 2009 macbook, 4gig ram, 320gb hdd , have updated os x 10.10 , still responsive , fast. yeah sure might little bit slower sl, really, still fast. @ things such iphones , ipads, 2 years old , bricks if updated latest ios.sure new features added "slow down" old hardware, that. new features added os x , slow down issue isn't anywhere near same level. frustrating when considering buying ios device , decided on whether massive 64gb/128gb machine , saying keep many years. when in reality, if having latest ios running, isn't viable option...   because desktop computers more 'future proof,' they're build on tech stays relatively same year-to-year, whereas mobile chips e

ow to recover from 'INSTALLER LOG SHARED BUFFER IS FUL' during Yosemite install/upgra

my macbook pro out of commission boot yosemite install process cannot completed successfully. learned (after fact) of install issues related homebrew helpful article found out cmd-l open log viewer. i've had 2 unsuccessful installs now. first took 5+ hours. since taking long, left running on night log viewer running. awoke failed install ' line 128,493 - installer log shared buffer ful ' last output in log viewer. figured maybe actual log viewer causing issue, alas second attempt failed , had log viewer open briefly part way through process. without log viewer running, hit same errror (i didn't check line number though...) there way can reenable mavericks move files around in preparation install? don't have hardware mount laptop target disk - if brought machine apple store let me mount mbp , move stuff around minimize install process? else have suggestions? (sorry, semi-cross post - posted apple's community forums yos

Mac mini for iOS development

with yesterday's announcements of replacements (upgrade doesn't seem right word use) i'm in bit of pickle. need mac ios development it's living , don't have 1 @ home. strictly ios development , literally nothing else better machine? 2.3/2.6 quad i7 2012 or newer 3.0 i7 yesterday? assume both have 16gb ram , ssd. around $1400 can late 2012 model , max out. i'd max out current mini @ apple store close same cost assuming can't diy upgrade memory , storage. if can diy prefer. i've been considering building hackintosh well. know 2012 model maxed out little beast of dev station it's use @ work. don't want ripped off apple tax. haven't seen official benchmarks maybe right answer wait until have actual benchmarks. differences might not great when factor in newer hardware containing (hopefully) improvements. nor have heard remotely official how upgradeable wouldn't shocked if soldered on. tho

Best case for Plus under $20?

Image
hello everyone, got e-mail confirming iphone 6 plus has shipped . it'll here in couple of days , can't wait . want good, slick case less 20-25$ if possible. color of navy apple leather case not interested in dropping amount of coin case! suggestions? need sleek, adding minimum bulk, , not-tacky looking   spigen makes ones 20 bucks on amazon. love neo hybrid.   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

Thanksgiving Prep

it has been customary husband , go either of our parents' houses thanksgiving. year, want have thanksgiving @ our house, husband , i. permissible? can hear mother saying, "your father might not here next thanksgiving, , want last impression of you??" typical response things this. husband's parents more relaxed, hope join them on holidays. record, not kind of person happily defy parents... never have been. not sure i'm asking here, want have thanksgiving husband, in our house.   maybe both? have thanksgiving lunch husband , late thanksgiving dinner family or vice versa?   Forums Mac Community Community Discussion iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Ap

Return personal pickup then exchange for Plus

i managed add line 6 plus personal pickup @ apple last night. know if can cancel pickup when store , exchange 6 on current line 6 plus since it's still under 14 days? cancel line added , swap current 6 on main line plus.   the consensus seems worked during first week, , apple catching on , clamping down, at&t (by delaying reset on eligibility). there have been reports saying apple employee can make switch. there others apple employee insists once process return, phone goes inventory snatched before can re-order in store. luck , tell happens.   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

AppStore requesting new email after Yosemite update

for unknown reason in appstore on macbook pro after completing yosemite upgrade encountered following issue. there couple apps required updates performed expected. but, 2 apps requiring updates, imovie , iphoto, when trying update them needed required password specific email account of mine. it's not email account i've ever used apple services, junk/all-purpose kind of email. email field greyed out not modify it, , i'm absolutely i've never used apple services. result, these 2 apps remain @ current levels. resolvable , how? what's happened here?   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 iLif

Whatsapp's Web release without iOS support seems on purpose somehow.

while might paranoid, little suspicious towards google's involvement in all. - whatsapp stated google's push notification system ideal, , that's why chosen. - google chrome exclusively supported, seems odd. kind of service made compatible browser. @ least more chrome. - being chrome available on ios it's version not supported, if had keyboard attached ipad convenience, still wouldn't able use it. maybe paranoid, maybe mad feature not available on iphone. still feel seems google had huge influence on outcome of all.   why people still using this? telegram soo better , have features , more while now... https://telegram.org   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 iPhone M

Multiple iTunes Libraries?

is possible implement 2 separate itunes libraries on same machine? here's dilemma: have small-ish collection of high-res audio files listen through laptop/dac, want maintain larger library of 320kbps mp3 files on-the-go listening. don't want use 2 separate pieces of software music management, , prefer itunes simplicity , ease of use. don't want mix files in 1 library because have duplicate entries/albums, , don't have enough storage space on iphone 6. so, possible toggle between 2 separate itunes libraries? if not, have practical suggestions how improve workflow, speak? sync 320kbps library iphone 6 (~40gb), while high-res files stored in separate folder on hard drive. finally, how enable 24/96 playback in itunes? can't seem find option in preferences. thank you!   nope7308 said: ↑ is possible implement 2 separate itunes libraries o

Can PC copy Mac files from one usb flash drive to another without changing the files?

i have negligible experience macs. can use mac copy files flash drive , use pc copy files on flash drive second flash drive without changing files? able connect second flash drive mac being able read/use/copy files without problem?   mrcalabash said: ↑ i have negligible experience macs. can use mac copy files flash drive , use pc copy files on flash drive second flash drive without changing files? able connect second flash drive mac being able read/use/copy files without problem? click expand... yes, make sure flash drive formatted fat32 or exfat, keep things simple.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Compute

What Does OEM Mean?

1) know oem stands for, it's original equipment manufacturer, mean? for example: foxconn makes thunderbolt cables before apple puts logo on it, it's unbranded foxconn product or "oem" , since original manufacturers... right? 2) oem fancy way of saying it's generic? reason ask, because i'm trying figure out if these thunderbolt cables found on ebay "genuine" apple products or generic crap break in week. need buy 15 of them i'm trying minimize cost. here guy selling " genuine oem apple thunderbolt cables ", they're in original box. bring made third , final question: 3) how oem products find way marketplace? did fall off of truck?   h4lp m3 said: ↑ 1) know oem stands for, it's original equipment manufacturer, mean? for example: foxconn makes thunderbolt cables before apple puts logo on it,

AC wireless router recommendation

looking reliable ac 1900 router has @ least 1 usb port file sharing range , works both pcs , apple products. router that's easy use, has bult in usage monitor , that's no more $200. own linksys e4200v2. far i've tried: linksys wrt1900ac - wasn't happy , want smaller profile , cheaper netgear night hawk r7000 - didn't user interface , had issues hard drive file sharing. thinking about: apple airport extreme - has 3 lan ports, usb port 2.0, has 1 usb port, doesn't have features qos, dlna or ftp. asus rt-ac68u - seems has features want except internet usage monitor.   ipadlover29 said: ↑ apple airport extreme - has 3 lan ports, usb port 2.0, has 1 usb port, doesn't have features qos, dlna or ftp. asus rt-ac68u - seems has features want except internet usage monitor. click expand... usb 3.0 on router gim

Fast flickering on Retina iMac

hi all! there i've tried ignore ever since got retina imac it's becoming more , more of problem me. screen seems flicker lot more previous generation imac. not "oh screen dying" kind of flicker. more flourecent light flicker. realise people more or less sensible this. know i'm unfortunately 1 of more sensible. lately i've been thinking there might wrong screen. eyes become tired after sitting in front of screen after little while. , kinda wonder if how it's supposed why no 1 else seems bothered it. of experience this?   rainydays said: ↑ hi all! there i've tried ignore ever since got retina imac it's becoming more , more of problem me. screen seems flicker lot more previous generation imac. not "oh screen dying" kind of flicker. more flourecent light flicker. realise people more or less s