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Yosemite not remembering Messages credentials.

my mac mini working fine. thought change admin password easier type... dialogue appeared asking if wanted use icloud password admin password. took option found out auto login no longer auto-logged in. changed again... now, messenger won't remember password set icloud account. have go account setting each re-boot , set again. messages doesn't update ages. also, sporadically, dialogue pops asking icloud password. no indication related to. suggestions please? mac mini 2012, os x yosimite (current version). sgc   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

Clipboard

i looking clipboard app lets me save , name favorites. let me find text want paste documents, etc. example, i'd have list this: name text mbti doing debrief. please... mbti invite here instructions... apps i've seen , use (clypen, collective) clipboard apps show text, no way name each clip.   i use snippets feature of launcher alfred this. http://support.alfredapp.com/features:clipboard#snippets   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

Superbowl in HD 2015

does know how can watch superbowl live in hd without cable subscription year? have iphone can mirror apple tv if have to. ideas help. thank you!   how watch nbc’s super bowl xlix live stream on desktop & ipad, verizon’s stream to*smartphones   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater 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 EMC2211 - Early 2008 - GPU Upgrade

ive got hold on older imac , saw posts upgrading gpu. can upgrade hd2600 pro else nvvidia 8800 gs? running yosemite 2.8 ghz core 2 duo, 4 gb memory , 320 gb hdd. install ssd   the nvidia 8800 gs other option. try newer card, may not work due mxm ii , mxm iii slot differences , unique heatsink required each different card.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Installing ssd + old hdd instead of dvd- osx install question

hi bought samsung 850 ssd drive, replace main hdd drive, install old hdd instead of dvd drive. ssd 250 gb , old hdd 1tb. clean install of osx on ssd, , keep files have on hdd. possible delete osx old hdd keep files without messing things up? mean, delete everything, except personal files , work. deleting system files etc. tried googling web , forums here, find answer. best regards anders   andersa said: ↑ the ssd 250 gb , old hdd 1tb. clean install of osx on ssd, , keep files have on hdd. possible delete osx old hdd keep files without messing things up? mean, delete everything, except personal files , work. deleting system files etc. click expand... there no way remove os x off hard drive while keeping files intact short of cloning hard drive external, wiping drive, , manually recopying data onto drive.  

I just won a 20 year anniversary edition PS4!

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holy carp, may first time in life win anything! i'll put black ps4 on ebay , use limited edition, haven't decided yet - got email 5 minutes ago!   thats awesome bro, congratulations. have ps4 in room? use 2nd ps4 netflix/hulu plus box , sony dnla going soon. bless   Forums Special Interests Console 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

Clean Install and saving old user data?

i researched downloading yosemite usb drive , doing clean install on new mac mini bought. i'd clean install macbook , parents mac mini, both have large amount of data on them don;t want loose. there way erase drive, install yosemite fresh, , restore user data? need know how restore user data on fresh yosemite install?   take copy of data onto external drive first 1 of: carbon copy cloner time machine drag , drop if don't have such copy should seriously consider putting backup plan in place, otherwise risking data total loss.   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 Profes

CNN News Women Anchors Vs. Fox News Women Anchors

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a few close friends of mine , myself had few cold stella artois after shopping @ mall , 1 of friends brought interesting observation. said "did guys ever notice odd reason, fox news anchor women (conservative/republican) way more attractive cnn (liberal/democrat)? laughed pretty hard @ question because out of blue. honest guys, kinda thought , agree fox news anchors waaaaay move attractive dyke looking, weathered cnn female anchors lmao. had 1 of our 2 of our lovely lady friends named brittany , nicole , both agreed well. nicole went point saying liberal women more of piece of work , less optimistic women conservative. , believe true! personal experience! ironically, portion of women talked ending having problem leaning towards left side. im boston, , maybe bostonians can understand saying when turn on local fox news compare left. there might decent looking liberal news anchor nothing turn volume tune story. if had fox on, more turn volume because bunch

TSMC May Win Bulk of A9 Orders Due to Better Production Yield

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news reports , rumors have gone , forth multiple times on whether samsung or taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company (tsmc) produce a9 chips designed use in next-generation ios devices 2 companies compete apple's business . in december , report suggested samsung had begun production on a9 chips, new analyst prediction shared taipei times suggests tsmc, not samsung, may apple's main a9 chip supplier due more favorable production yield. ​ quote "the 2 companies' technological capabilities similar, key factor mass-production yield better," mic director chris hung (???) told reporters on sidelines of event. hung added chances of tsmc remaining main supplier higher because of better yields. click expand... while 1 company win right produce bulk of apple's next-generation chips, apple may spread orders of a9 processor across multiple suppliers in order cut down on risk. best yield results i

Filename Character Length Limit...

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is there limit number of characters in filename and, if yes: 1. limit in hfs format [i.e. macintosh hd:user ocuments:...]? 2. limit in posix format [i.e. ~/users/documents/...]? 3. better / preferred in terms of ability transfer file between devices files not missed [i.e. not copied / not moved] because filename length long? in advance, joel   searching google, came 255 characters bot hfs+ posix file formats. i'd best 1 native file format os x, hfs+ better osx.   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

iCloud vs Gmail cloud

hello know there lot of topics regarding aspects of question. i'm torn between icloud (mail, calendar, contacts, cloud) , google service. have sold pc , on macbook now, , ipad , iphone. give cons , press, , solution use yourself?   for mail, calendar , contacts use icloud. google not bad, apple stuff set it. storage, photos, etc. use dropbox , onedrive. don't think icloud ready compete in regard , have acquired quite bit more storage dropbox 5gb , onedrive have 10tb waiting updated unlimited.   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 iWor

Can a thin magnet on a case/pouch damage an iPhone?

i ordered kavaj leather case/pouch, , didn't realize until afterwards has magnetic opening , closing mechanism. magnet damage electronics? thanks!   nope.   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

start VNC (ARD) in hidden mode

hello, i'm looking possibility start vnc server in hidden mode (or apple remote desktop), if go settings switched off, running... may possible manually creating plist files... don't if ard activated, mac updates dns info service activated... not good...   Forums Macs macOS OS X Mavericks (10.9) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

What is this on Engadget's mobile site?

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what's beach scene? it's there , has been there months, doesn't link anything.   attached files: screenshot_2014-11-19-13-13-42.png file size: 1.1 mb views: 95 i don't know looks kind of santa monica pier.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple, Inc and Tech Industry 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

Has anyone had battery improvements since 8.1.1?

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i know these whole battery life threads made way often, i'm curious other people's experience this. iphone 6 has had horrendous battery life awhile, not sure if has ben way since got it, or if 8.0.2 started whole problem. anyway, getting 5 , half hours of usage before battery dying hard me. however, i've updated , i'm at. view attachment 514685 though @ 90%, still improvement on usual percentage @ time. time, close 50-60% minimal usage today. else had improvement? disappointed if battery life isn't better after all, because iphone 6 has given me abysmal usage times before see shutdown screen.   attached files: image.jpg file size: 130.8 kb views: 123 xthelancerx said: ↑ i know these

Apple UK BTO returns

does know whether uk apple stores accept returns built order macbooks or have arrange ship them? ian. [edit : meant say, return under 14 day policy]   deskjetian said: ↑ does know whether uk apple stores accept returns built order macbooks or have arrange ship them? ian. [edit : meant say, return under 14 day policy] click expand... from past experience have call them , organize ups pickup. cannot return @ apple store 2 separate things. not sure how makes sens that's told me when in same situation yours.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Air iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Profession

In The Market

so 2011 mbp experienced failure in gpu. i'm in market new one. i've been looking @ 2014 mbp iris since want avoid future issues gpu. had history 2008 mbp gpu failing got recalled issue. hopeing 2011 recalled later. question since plan mbp '14 without gpu, should ok using photoshop, lightroom, , video editing? how autocad? there mbp in next few months or next ear should hold out for? thanks!   if satisfied 2011's model performance in applications, satisfied iris pro - faster old gpu. on more serious note, cpu/memory performance play more significant role here, , both improved 2014 model.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes

Switching out a wireless w/wired on first ever boot.

i posted dilemma on over apple boards , having problem getting people understand problem. i'll have better luck here. copy , pasted post on there, here. please note have used words "wired" , 'wireless". may reply: have new imac retina coming tomorrow , have slight problem don't know how handle. first time mac user please understand that. here problem: accidently ordered swedish wireless keyboard instead of wired u.s. keyboard. went down apple store , purchased correct wired one. ( didn't want cancel , re-order , apple said change out @ store me later) anyway, understand imac comes configured , bluetooth paired whatever peripherals 1 has ordered. ordered trackpad instead of mouse. don't know @ point change out wireless swedish keyboard wired! on pc? plug in wired before first boot , mac see , instantly replace configured , accept wired , forget wireless? or g

Debating whether or not to upgrade my macbook

i have 2012 macbook pro retina, 8gb, gt650m, 2.3ghz. thinking upgrading more current model. battery on machine on 1000 cycles , needs replacing, have can describe few white flicks behind screen (which confusing me) , threw graphics error when ran system check recently. issue repair mac cost me quite bit, quoted £1000 gb replace logic board, screen fix , battery, thinking spending bit more , upgrading not entirely sure model upgrade to. spend lot of time in photoshop , cinema 4d. questions thusly : 1. current 650m vs intel iris pro, kind of improvement see? have read few articles around net , benchmarks not seem overly different. wouldnt mind see improvement. highest priced model nvidia card 1 option pick lot of money me spend right @ moment. 2. yosemite, on mac has pretty messed few things up. doesnt run quick, less said safari better , graphically has caused issues , takes longer boot up. issues there on more modern machines?  

Laptop Recommendations

i have 2011 mbp took dump presumably gpu failure. in middle of exporting pictures while hooked external monitor, , computer , monitor went black, restarted, had lines on screen....and won't restart now....keeps restarting on , over. i'm 3 months out of apple care warranty. understand, require $700 logic board repair make computer ticking bomb same fault. so, i'm curious others in scenario? photographer, i've been wanting upgrade retina mbp @ point.....should bite bullet , fix logic board , upgrade @ same time??? need computer enough power comfortably run photoshop, lightroom, etc, , deal large raw files. of storage on external hard drives, i'd have ssd increased loading speeds. newest macbook pro retinas values? have known flaws, or desired configurations best money? also, memory upgradable? advice!!   guitardto said: ↑ i

Retina iMac: Will 1.5V RAM work?

hi mac-friends, searched around, didn't find clear answer this. have 8gb of 1.5v ram @ home (kingston 8gb ddr3 1600mhz non-ecc cl11 sodimm) harm delivered imac if try if 1.5v ram works properly? greetings austria!   will keep updated, installing 16gb of 1.5v ram (from 2012 imac, did not work in 2013 imac) in 5k imac   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Strange ibooks dimming issue. Part screen.

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so tried dim screen when using ibooks, , part of screen did not. if led issue, not show uo in screenshot, does... else have issue?   attached files: img_5637.png file size: 834.1 kb views: 14 img_5638.png file size: 675.6 kb views: 11 img_5639.png file size: 711.3 kb views: 12 Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 8 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers

Latest OS X/ATV update AirPlay lag

set atv3, airport extreme, late 2013 imac. airplay mac onto living room tv. until been perfect, worked had feeling update mess up. since updating yosemite and/or latest version on atv 30 seconds of stuttering every few minutes. doesn't matter i'm doing, i'll see in videos obvious or when i'm typing in safari. imac connected airport via wireless ac transmission rate of ~600mbps, atv connected airport extreme via cat5e ethernet. have tried using atv via , issue still there. else experiencing this? solutions or maybe educated guesses of things try? in advance.   yes, have been getting lots of stuttering (both audio , visual) using airplay mirroring retina macbook pro (mid 2014) atv3 since updating yosemite , 7.0.1. home sharing via itunes works fine though. i'm extremely frustrated.   Forums

:Buying Advice: Mac or PC for Graphics and Multimedia

what industry using now-a-days? i'm in market computer--i work graphics , multimedia-- , i'm wondering if can save $$$ electing go high-end pc laptop?   i'm pretty rmbp 15" comparable in price other laptops. if not, think thinkpad line amazing.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Alternatives to iOS and iOS Devices 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

Is a Fusion HD noisy or hot?

getting new imac 5k , trying decide on storage. i've never had fusion drive before or mac matter new me. since all-in-one , right in front of face, wondering if fd noisy and/or hot? thanks!   dotcom2 said: ↑ getting new imac 5k , trying decide on storage. i've never had fusion drive before or mac matter new me. since all-in-one , right in front of face, wondering if fd noisy and/or hot? thanks! click expand... from new mac used deal pc noises sound aeroplane take off, can tell fusion drive/system fan on macs such bless. hear nothing.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud

Progress bar for files getting stuck in Dock

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when file being copied download folder, icon in dock downloads folder shows progress bar. seems in yosemite, bar gets "stuck" , way reset go terminal , killall dock. see screenshot: ideas? late 2013 rmbp.   i same thing time time. it's bug dating os x mountain lion. saw first time after updating v10.8.3.   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

Yosemite incompatible with Dymo

installed yosemite am. attempted print dymo label pm. dymo software quit upon selecting print use dymo 400 turbo labelwriter. downloaded latest dymo driver dymo site - same result. dymo operating prior yosemite installation. once again, apple using customers qc software instead of doing own complete testing. fixed. see below on similar threads link provides fix problem.   dymo have had opportunity have developer beta version months , code , release update necessary, should beat them up. other developers , vendors have been releasing yosemite updates several weeks in readiness....   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 Profe

Trash Size Stuck

my trash stuck @ 50.28 gb when click "get info". doesn't change @ if more items added, or when trash emptied. i've reset pram, smc, re-indexed drive, replaced hidden trash folders, repaired drive using disk utility, hooked each of external hd's see if items on there, tried bogus cleaning apps try , empty caches may not have thought about. if delete file, , empty trash, available disk size change. not trash, it's driving me crazy not knowing size , whether or not stuck 50.28 gb holding space on hard drive. appreciated before go final route , format macbook new.   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

Apps in App Store say "Update" even though they already are?

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i'm on jb 5s 7.0.6. keep opening app store , and see bunch of apps , games have update button next them. when click update opens app if it's updated , button never changed open. i've tried restarting phone , everything. there 12 apps doing this. thought apps updated automatically? know what's going on? thanks- bud   budmonster said: ↑ i'm on jb 5s 7.0.6. keep opening app store , and see bunch of apps , games have update button next them. when click update opens app if it's updated , button never changed open. i've tried restarting phone , everything. there 12 apps doing this. thought apps updated automatically? know what's going on? thanks- bud view attachment 505066 click expand... try hard reset   Forums

terrible battery life on iPhone 6 and iOS 8.0.2 please help

hey guys ive had iphone 6 week , have ios 8.0.2 installed on it, , battery life terrible, have background app refresh off, email push off , email account set manual instead of fetch, can't figure out why bad, mean if dont use phone battery holds guess if use browse facebook or play game or whatever drainging quickly.. have notifications turned off every app other messages , facetime.. cant figure out whats causing drainage.. have brightness set 1/4 of full brightness not brightness. have drained battery till phone shuts off , did full charge overnight calibrate battey have checked built in battery usage monitor in ios 8 , dont see unsual there, home , lock screen mean though because seems @ top of battery usuage? if 1 has tips me id appreciate it, thank you.   bump   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Late 2013 21" iMac - newbie question

apologies inane question; i’m new macs. i’ve got refurbished late 2013 21 inch 2.7 ghz sitting here, arrived. it’s straight, 1tb, no fusion drive, 8gb ram. i’m on budget , after machine last while , meet needs. demanding of these video blogging, not intense. moderate amounts of film editing –might not need final cut. enough me, or stretching budget 16 ram or fusion (which?) worth it? i’m siding refurbished imac, wait 1 come these add ons. might late 2013s not become cheaper if new model comes out soon? everyone, sorry naïve!   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

New app: 120 Sports

120 sports has been added apple tv 3. seems collection of sports news clips. press release mentions it's "live streaming video network," don't see sign of actual live stream. edit: appears live @ times of day, can't seem find schedule.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Can I watch a movie on my HDTV played from my laptop?

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it seems it's impossible. don't have words how frustrated have set. bought hdtv not watch movies on laptop anymore. thought straight forward have configured. how mistaken. have macbook air late 2011. bought common thunderbolt adapter hdmi , cable first store found selling kind of accessories. got home , plugged , then... nothing happens. research on google , found out not 1 same issue. recommended "apple certified" moshi adapter. 50 bucks. thought, ok, it's not cheap solve problem. got home, plugged whole thing , then... nothing happens. upset @ point. spent day without being able watch anything. got apple store next day , told them not working. guy helping me out clueless. impatient , thought apple tv because cannot go wrong. how mistaken. got home. plugged everything... , works... kind of. tried turning airplay , played vlc movie had on hard disk. started happiness didn't hold long. started have lots of lags on image , sound , j

The next MacBook Pro

purchased new mac book pro 15" in july. 2.8ghz quad-core intel core i7, turbo boost 4.0ghz unfortunately doesn't have enough vram x-plane flight simulator. have idea if there way upgrade vram (apple says can't done) or when new mac book pro might come out , if have more vram?   brucie1dog said: ↑ purchased new mac book pro 15" in july. 2.8ghz quad-core intel core i7, turbo boost 4.0ghz unfortunately doesn't have enough vram x-plane flight simulator. have idea if there way upgrade vram (apple says can't done) or when new mac book pro might come out , if have more vram? click expand... how ram have, , retina dual graphics? ---------- you cannot change ram once buy because of how logic boards configured make things more efficient , of course more thin. if want update can sell , buy new 1 loose couple hundred bucks

Can't Get Out of Soft DFU (iPhone 3GS)

i have restored jailbroken iphone 3gs aborted. now, phone stuck in soft dfu (as redsn0w says). i've tried tinyumbrella, ireb, ibooty, recboot, redsn0w. itunes can detect iphone in recovery mode , when try restore using ipsw, says error 3194, 1600, or 1601. i've tried power , home button method in getting out of dfu didn't work. itunes presents errors 1600, 11, , 3194 whenever restore. please help! need out of soft dfu mode.   try holding power , home button 10 seconds , releasing home button....keep holding power button until apple shows on screen....   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple

OWC SSD kit

just installed owc ssd hard drive in optical bay of late 2011 mbp. instructions 100% accurate. kit high quality. drive recognised on start up. initial user experience 100% satisfied. update again progress using drive. testing owc after reading varying reports on products. have ssd mac air fit reports more problematic see.....................   these have been around several years , have received grades quality - have had plenty of time them right. glad had pleasant experience.   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

Intel Launches New Broadwell Chips Appropriate for MacBook Air and 13-Inch MacBook Pro

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intel today announced launch of full set of "broadwell-u" processors, opening door updated versions of apple's macbook air , 13-inch retina macbook pro. chip launch in line leaked timeline last july pegs release of more powerful broadwell chips appropriate 15-inch retina macbook pro late july or august of year. outlined anandtech , new broadwell-u chips include set of 4 28-watt chips ranging 2.5 ghz 3.1 ghz in base frequency , featuring new iris 6100 integrated graphics. core i5-5257u, core i5-5287u, , core i7-5557u chips appear allow direct upgrades haswell-u chips used in 13-inch retina macbook pro. while new chips include 100 mhz cpu speed increase on haswell counterparts, number of other improvements, regard graphics, should make improved performance. ​ broadwell-u chips appropriate 13-inch retina macbook pro (top) , macbook air (bottom) (source: anandtech )​ on macbook air front, intel offering 4 different 15-watt broadwell-

Wi-fi now required to play saved movies on our phones?

bug or measure eliminate piracy? please advise. thanks.   a bug must experiencing.   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

Keyboard stockpile

am alone? unoticingly accumulating sorts of keyboards. given many nice , of them churning out seeing myself huge collection. share thoughts.   over last 20 years cheap keyboards have been included computers bought, put in basement. replace keyboards ones better. think have 7 dells , 4 apples have never been used. on windows machines use older ms natural split keyboard, on apples das mechanical.   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

OS Neutral Mac Mini 2012: what games can it play? Far Cry 3?

i picked 2012 mac mini , installed 16 gb of ram. know intel hd 4000 gpu crappy, wondering recent-ish (last 4-5) games work on it. far cry 3 1 game i'm interested play. games playable on 2012 mac mini?   far cry 3 pretty demanding game. people managed run on intel 4000. don't expect high resolution or fps though. http://www.reddit.com/r/farcry3/comments/15c3ed/farcry_3_on_intel_hd_4000_graphics/ amd kaveri apu barely runs lot of recent games well, , that's 2014 integrated gpu! resolution monitor?   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

iPhone Tweaks that shorten battery life?

hi everyone, wondering if tell me if of these tweak shorten battery life... don't think after have been told of tweak didn't think had influence on battery life totally kills i'm not sure longer... here's list first swipe apex 2 eclipse ( if enabled) app locker (if not enabled since on wifi... mean it's enabled since i'm on wifi doesn't require neither touch id nor password) dock shift lock smoother , last important of since can't tell... auxo 3... i'm unsure of tweak... may not influence battery @ or may since it's kind of running. i'll extremely grateful can me. lot have iphone 6+ running ios 8.1.1   johnpyn said: ↑ hi everyone, wondering if tell me if of these tweak shorten battery life... don't think after have been told of tweak didn't think had influence on battery life totall

Have you Jail Broken?

guys, has jail broken ipad? if so, have noticed difference in speed , performance? want install passcode protector apps such mail, app store etc protect going wrong when little terrors using it. , lockdown pro seems app this... it's available after jail break. when using iphone jail broke. , i'm on awesome nexus 5, i've rooted , love it.   scouser75 said: ↑ guys, has jail broken ipad? if so, have noticed difference in speed , performance? want install passcode protector apps such mail, app store etc protect going wrong when little terrors using it. , lockdown pro seems app this... it's available after jail break. when using iphone jail broke. , i'm on awesome nexus 5, i've rooted , love it. click expand... i use iapplock   Forums

iPad mini Should my sister get an iPad mini first gen?

best buy has them $200 , she's been wanting buy 1 while now. has iphone 4s believe. needs more of reason not buy 1 other "it's old outdated hardware". else can tell her? list reasons please.   forza69 said: ↑ best buy has them $200 , she's been wanting buy 1 while now. has iphone 4s believe. needs more of reason not buy 1 other "it's old outdated hardware". else can tell her? list reasons please. click expand... it's not "just" it's outdated hardware, original ipad mini ipad 2 hardware.....which outdated. sold original mini couple months ago because ios 8 not perform on device @ all. slow , sluggish, , safari won't respond having multiple tabs open. if she's interested in ipad mini, around deals on mini 2.   Forums

late 2008 mbp won't turn on...HELP!

i have late 2008 mbp , won't turn on of sudden. have had issue before changed older battery , it's happening again. able use emergency boot method (hold power button 10 secs, plug in charger hold 10 secs, release power button , wait 10 secs, put battery in , push power button). work fan blows loud whole time. know problem? please me..   if have original install disk should use , boot apple hardware test. should detect something. http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht201257   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

Is my iPhone ordering food alone?

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something weird happened today. knocked door , , delivery boy holding pizza , told dad number ordered pizza them , didn't order anything, , iphone 5s in airplane mode whole day , said must dirty trick 1 of friends, more think , more worried. have happened ? did phone hacked? or dirty trick someone?   read on callerid spoofing . played prank on you. phone did not hacked.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

MBA + monitor --> demands external power

my mid-'12 mba, when connect hp 2009m monitor, won't work unless mba on external power. since monitor has it's own power, mba should pushing pixels , not using lot of power, correct? there override? don't see in energy saver. extending battery life utmost , keeping mba on external power will shorten battery life. $139.00 lesson learned @ apple store. edit: running yosemite, same occurred under mavericks , mlion.   as far understand keeping on power doesn't ruin anything, in fact prevents constant drain of battery saves battery life advice plug in   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Ap

New to iPhone - Unlocking?

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hi have used 4s (ios 7) friend (who's upgraded 6). it's 'de-registered' apple account. bought apple store on vodaphone contract. can buy sim network - o2, giffgaff, 3, etc - , have phone work ok? i'm reading may 'locked'? phone in it's 'hello....' state ready registered - won't let me register without having sim. advice welcomed   unless know sure if phone locked or not, no 1 can answer. unlocked , go there. did mention vodafone guess might unlocked because how international markets tend operate. again, guessing. find out unlock status , go there. or use friends sim test on network.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS

Restore from SuperDuper App

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