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Quad-Core 2012 Mac Mini Mysteriously Reappears on Apple's U.S. Online Store [Updated]

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apple today has mysteriously added 2012 model mac mini apple online store $699. on two-year-old machine still has same hardware specifications did in 2012, including 2.3ghz quad-core intel core i7 processor, 4gb of ram , intel hd graphics 4000. listing shows computer ships os x mavericks installed. ​ it unknown if outdated mac mini has mistakenly resurfaced on apple online store, or if apple intentionally reintroduced model on website. 1 plausible reason apple may making older mac mini available purchase again provide customers quad-core option, existing 2014 models each powered dual-core intel core i5 processors. entry-level mac listed out of stock in united states, , macrumors not find model listed sale elsewhere after spot checks of apple online store in canada, united kingdom, australia, japan , several other countries. apple still offers refurbished version of same 2012 mac mini $589 on website, although model out of stock. update 11:

New MBP vs. Old MBP

so had house broken , mbp taken, late 2011 15" mbp maxed out hardware when came out. looking replace it. thing is, playing video games, had old mbp set bootcamp , run games on there champ. question is, how new mbp graphics cards hold agains older mbps ran duel graphics cards? thanks!   inkoosikas said: ↑ so had house broken , mbp taken, late 2011 15" mbp maxed out hardware when came out. looking replace it. thing is, playing video games, had old mbp set bootcamp , run games on there champ. question is, how new mbp graphics cards hold agains older mbps ran duel graphics cards? thanks! click expand... the 15" rmbp gt 750m leaps , bounds better radeon card. have late-2013 15" rmbp 750m , plays bf4 quite well. 1680x1050, mix of high , ultra, 16xaf , fxaa , churns out 47-50 fps on average, lowest being 35 fps , getting 6

Do you think my MacBook has malware/spyware/virus after going on a sketchy website?

i went on sketchy website , said need download play video. option click "ok" after clicked ok downloaded. moved file trash , emptied trash. didn't open or install file.   run adwaremedic.   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

printer issues - portrait - landscape

i have hp photosmart b8550 printer printing 13 x 19. use 11 x 17. lately if try print autocad dwg @ 11 x 17 prints in portrait mode. if change print setup landscape mode - prints in portrait mode. printed files pdf files , used preview print : portrait = portrait, landscape = portrait. i'm ready scream. works - wasted 1 hr , have whole bunch of drawings printed across middle of page. printer hooked on usb port , i'm running yosemite (mid 2010 macbook pro) aaargh!   ok. application using print autocad file?   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

Meet my new, heavily upgraded Digital Audio G4!

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boy, thing beauty. digital audio 466 upgraded 2ghz newertech cpu, maxed ram, , 128gb ssd boot drive. positively sings in tiger, , when upgrade gpu, conquer leopard. downside traded beautiful tibook it. i'm not complaining though! thing marvelous.   attached files: image.jpg file size: 1.8 mb views: 178 another photo   attached files: image.jpg file size: 1.2 mb views: 92 Forums Macs PowerPC Macs iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Deskto

Mail not processing IMAP Alerts?

first spouse used using mail on phone , laptop , likes , way integrates, please don't suggest mail client... have 1 quirk or another. went near storage quota on imap account (cirus server software) , server sent notifications via imap alert facility. these not processed iphone ios 8 or mavericks mail. result account went on quota caused emails bounced , client apparently cannot expunge messages when in state. vendor's webmail does... thats worthless day day. noticed issue when there wasn't new emails in day. anyway that's email vendor telling me. there vendors still providing imap service has less issues apple mail apps? seems that, beside issue, current 1 works fine. there send warning emails in addition imap alerts? perhaps there mail configuration item not set properly?   gmail gmail. ten gigs free. google apps lets set vanity email address,

ApplePay Usage/Even Usable?

i wanted see how many of using/are able use applepay in normal purchasing routines. live in suburbs of detroit...and i've been able use applepay 1 time since getting iphone 6 on launch day. i've tried use many times, no joy. traveling christmas , haven't been able use it. that's bit frustrating. i'd love able use it, nfc devices few , far between me...and places have them either don't work, don't have them turned on, employees don't know how use them or business has them turned off because don't want support applepay (best buy). has been experience applepay it's been out few months?   i've used maybe dozen times. limited cards allowed use retailers enabling nfc. being said it's @ start seeing phones there don't support apple pay yet. apple pay responsible 1% of digital payment dollars in november, popular @ whole foods  

Google App for iOS Gains Nest Integration

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​ following last week's major redesign , google app ios has seen yet update today adds nest integration. over-the-air update, nest owners can use google app control nest thermostat systems, in addition standard nest app. detailed venturebeat , along in-app controls, nest owners can use built-in google voice commands change or set temperature. quote on mobile device, open google app , either tap mic or "ok google" started. say, "turn temperature 70 degrees". in chrome, either tap mic or type directly in search box set temperature. click expand... the google app bring card notifications based on location users adjust temperature when away home. google ios can downloaded app store free. [ direct link ] article link: google app ios gains nest integration   please make ios 8 widget!  

Any way to push email only for VIP contacts?

i have email manually check when open inbuilt mail app, happy saves on data usage. have family, , few others "vip contacts", there anyway push these straight away me notified instantly?   mrmister111 said: ↑ i have email manually check when open inbuilt mail app, happy saves on data usage. have family, , few others "vip contacts", there anyway push these straight away me notified instantly? thanks click expand... you can set whole account push , select notified vip.   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 Appl

Stopping MP4 files

i started using mac parallels. in order able surf web safer use mac side. problem i'm having 1 newspaper read has mp4 screen goes off whenever seen on screen. mozilla on windows had flashblocker since mac doesn't use flash there no blocking either safari or mozilla. can tell such things download , deny download. there way stop this? i've read here using mac safari or mozilla no means way ensure wacky things don't browser. wackiness contained more browser mac opposed windows gets whole system?   i guess answer can't. enough drive me windows side of browsing. every time frame come view on page news report starts blaring or have no downloading. here's business opportunity someone- create first quicktime or mp4 or whatever auto-starting blocker.   Forums Macs

Alternative to "The Print Shop 2"

my family has been using printshop 2 on our macs years. program on app store short time. doing round os x upgrades of our computers , have discovered none of various printshop installers work on yosemite. old sad little program hasn't been updated in years, has functionality , simplicity. question is, can suggest app on app store rivals print shop 2 functionality , simplicity?   there's simple answer question. if prefer stay same easy use app (which has been updated, , modernized, increase in speed, built-in graphics, , many other features), can purchase print shop 3, released few months ago. http://www.mackiev.com/printshop3/features/whatsnew.html you'll see can either order dvd (it's more 4gb!), or purchase download app. have used print shop in variety of generations since before got mac 20 years ago, , still using commodore 64. print shop has come long ways, along hardw

Keep Going - new game for iPad

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hey! indie games developers team "mobunit". we've launched our ipad game "keep going" appstore. it's quest game fabulous adventures of main hero - cardboard box - in strange world, filled weird characters. game full of puzzles, object's search, quests, journeys different worlds, meetings wizards , awkward cars rides. built using cocos2d. https://itunes.apple.com/ua/app/keep-going/id926752019 appreciate reviews or feedbacks on game. i'll gladly provide promo codes , answer questions might have, regarding game. promo codes: fkta9waemkpp htahhph6j6pp tyyt6t7kwkhp pfff9pj9x9an fkrwl66a9a74   used first code. thank you. give feedback soon.   Forums Archive Archives of Old Posts

Keyboard and Mouse Required For Install?

i'm using mac mini home theater , exclusively control screen sharing. if upload yosemite required use keyboard or mouse perform install or can use screen sharing?   when upgraded mbp did using screen sharing. when rebooted remember came splash screen , thought had me have reenter in passwords before screen sharing available again. has been while...   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

Resolved Scrambled graphics/artifacts on startup screen MBA 11" early 2014

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hai. everytime boot mba 11" (early 2014), scrambled grey screen 2 seconds. boots after , no other problem persists. bought laptop month ago , has been under heavy use ever since. i'm on mavericks 10.9.5 (downgraded yosemite time ago) gpu failing or something? edit: reinstalling os recovery partition fixed it.   attached files: photo 16.11.2014 9.43.48.png file size: 767.1 kb views: 1,067 lautzki said: ↑ hai. everytime boot mba 11" (early 2014), scrambled grey screen 2 seconds. boots after , no other problem persists. bought laptop month ago , has been under heavy use ever since. i'm on mavericks 10.9.5 (downgraded yosemite time ago) gpu failing or something? click expand... something might w

Mac Mini SSD (solid state drive) discussion thread

is there dedicated ssd thread buried somewhere here in mac mini forum? did search , didn't find anything. thought maybe "dedicated" thread might helpful? anyways have general question looking @ getting ssd upgrade late 2012 i7 mini. want 500-512gb drive. looking best bang buck. limited understanding , reading, samsung (840 pro/850 pro) , crucial m500 seem bang buck. best options bang buck @ moment?   burninglegs said: ↑ is there dedicated ssd thread buried somewhere here in mac mini forum? did search , didn't find anything. thought maybe "dedicated" thread might helpful? anyways have general question looking @ getting ssd upgrade late 2012 i7 mini. want 500-512gb drive. looking best bang buck. limited understanding , reading, samsung (840 pro/850 pro) , crucial m500 seem bang buck. best options bang buck @ moment? click e

Iphone 6 plastic screen edge

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hi guys wondering if noticed a slight defect in plastic trim surrounding edge of screen in iphone 6/plus. debating whether i'm being pedantic did spend alot of money on 128gb version.   image showing defect. advice ? thanks.   attached files: img_0101.jpg file size: 486.5 kb views: 95 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

Loading iTunes library through Bootcamp

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hi all, simple question -- i've got huge music library on mac , want able listen music through itunes when i'm in windows. i've manually changed itunes library mac directory , tried holding shift when opening itunes set library mac part. when latter says it's on locked disk , don't have write permissions. appreciate when in windows, can't write hfs+ formatted partition. want play music in library, , import windows. don't need make changes or write data -- want able play music without having duplicate library/recreate playlists. have ideas? ---------- it's okay, answered own question. copied mac itunes library pasted windows. it's got songs ... problem need manually point each file mac side. other ideas? ---------- answered own question again. reset itunes media folder location mac partition , worked. tl;dr: 1) copy itunes library file mac windows 2) hold shift , open itunes, point library 1

HELP! how do i add/create users/groups in terminal?

just got first macbook work , told install app. in instructions says run these 3 commands /usr/sbin/groupadd --system username /usr/sbin/useradd --system --gid username groupname chown -r user:group /usr/local/foldername know mac doesn't have groupadd , useradd, i've spent on 2 hours on google , still cant figure out. i've done tons of dscl dseditgroup cmds no luck. please rewrite these 3 lines me in mac unix!!   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

Safari 4.1.3. Keeps Crashing in Office 365

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i'm on mac os x 10.4.11 safari keeps crashing!! when i'm in office 365. i've tried reseting safari, emptying library-safari folder , safari files in library-preferences. latest problem report date/time: 2014-10-30 10:45:49.667 -0600 os version: 10.4.11 (build 8s2167) report version: 4 command: safari path: /applications/safari.app/contents/macos/safari parent: windowserver [55] version: 4.1.3 (4533.19.4) build version: 1 project name: webbrowser source version: 75331904 pid: 10916 thread: 0 exception: exc_bad_access (0x0001) codes: kern_protection_failure (0x0002) @ 0x00000702 thread 0 crashed: 0 com.apple.webcore 0x0177ed72 webcore::markdomnodewrapper(jsc::markstack&, webcore: ocument*, webcore::node*) + 70 1 com.apple.webcore 0x017ee9c5 webcore::jsstylesheet::markchildren(jsc::markstack&) + 173 2 com.apple.javascriptcore 0x00662075

iOS 8.1 on shipped iPhone 6?

quick question guys. ios shipped on iphone 6's received week or last, ios 8.1? current iphone 4s @ ios 8.1 , wasn't sure if unopened iphone 6 received last week, has newest os on it. (i know... unopened right?!...crazy!) matter restore icloud or itunes, if old phone has newer os new phone? curious...   mine had ios 8 or 8.0.2 , got mine week or 2 ago. vegaapple said: ↑ quick question guys. ios shipped on iphone 6's received week or last, ios 8.1? current iphone 4s @ ios 8.1 , wasn't sure if unopened iphone 6 received last week, has newest os on it. (i know... unopened right?!...crazy!) matter restore icloud or itunes, if old phone has newer os new phone? curious... click expand...   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

New Write/Read Numbers Post SSD/RAM Install

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good evening all, thank has helped me along long road. updated ram , hard drive ssd, computer running @ 20-30 mb/s read/write pre ram, running @ around 40-50 mb/s ... since ssd install running @ 250+ mb/s read/write!!!! computer faster , install not bad!, battery life around 5+ hours. have no idea of stuff means looking good!   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

Disk space after Yosemite

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so... bought wife macbook air birthday in august. entry level, 128gb version, running mac os 10.9. software intsalled on microsoft office 2010 had hanging around, enabling word/excel. (occasionally, brings work home). other that, she's light user - typically email , browsing - thought 128gb version fine her. oh yes, , manages 16gb iphone 5 around 60% full. didn't think check disk space after installing office, since additional software installed. anyhow - thought i'd upgrade macbook yosemite last night - , went well. however, did 'get info' on disk, , shows 31gb available on hard disk i'm starting think shouldn't have been such cheapskate , bought more expensive model i'd have been ok 60gb or free, 31 seems insanely low , she's used light browsing far. anyhow: i'm wondering if yosemtie has kept backup of load of mavericks junk or after update? there can clean out regain space? suggestions before yo

iPhone melted

today sad day..... headphone jack iphone 6 plus melted closed today , have no idea how. case on it!!!!! can't plug go in now. off apple store in morning.   was phone near heat source stove or something? yep, anyway picture?   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

#Vibrategate - Max volume makes the iPad Air 2 vibrate.

get life people. seriously.   was thread needed? life   Forums Archive Wasteland 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

Got a Retina iMac? Can you do me a favour?

hi, take screenshots me, masters university research. ultra high resolution aerial photographs of site, , rimac perfect using maps application , taking screenshot of window! since screen 5120 x 2880 pixels far outperforms using 1080p , sticking multiples together. want avoid stitching inaccurate , time consuming @ high resolution. apple maps applications window can resized go off screen wide graphics card allows , double height of screen, resulting in single screen shot of 10,000 x 5760 (57 mega pixels!). able 4000 x 2000 pixels (8mega pixels) requires lot of stitching high res , isn't accurate! can filling screen window, move window far right possible, drag side of window fill screen again (getting double width). same height (getting double height). - height snaps screen size last. take shot use the keys together; "shift, cmd , 4", press space bar make screen show window. entire window whether it's on screen or off! willing take

Spotlight, command click?

hey all, in spotlight search , hit command+click open finder searched item. can't seem - what's changed? there new key combination?   doubledge said: ↑ hey all, in spotlight search , hit command+click open finder searched item. can't seem - what's changed? there new key combination? click expand... "cmd + double click" opens folder in finder.   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

Apple Pay won't verify card, help!

ive gotten emails wellsfargo saying confirming activated , confirmed card, passbook never updates. tried resetting factory settings per call apple still no luck? have advice?   nhamp07 said: ↑ ive gotten emails wellsfargo saying confirming activated , confirmed card, passbook never updates. tried resetting factory settings per call apple still no luck? have advice? click expand... i having issues wf when came verification part well. call number @ running in no time. dial automatically placed on hold , reps in apple pay department. 1-877-929-5211   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTune

iPad Logitech ultra thin keyboard for iPad air 2?

anyone know if existing case work air 2. case , want know if updated version come out.   i know also.i have anker keyboard ipad 3.don't think hinges going fit the ipad air 2.i looking keyboard cover ipad air 2.   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

App Update Description Gone in iTunes 12

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while happy new interface of itunes 12, , impressed how runs on 4-year old hp win 7 computer, annoyed fact when check apps download in new itunes, update description missing! missing setting or did apple drop useful feature no reason can think of?   i noticed same thing , have not found way see release notes in itunes @ all. apple fix this.   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

Apple Pay -- Which Credit Cards were you able to add?

i able add amex. no dice on barclay's bank master card (us airways miles); or on td bank debit card. said "your issuer not yet offer support card."   no luck pnc check card though sent email little while ago saying support apple pay.   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

Yosemite WiFi degraded on wake from sleep, mid-2013 MBA

anybody noticed following behavior? have mid-2013 macbook air connecting old wrt54gl running tomato. 1. start machine power off. connects fine. speed fine. 2. put sleep closing display. 3. wake opening display , pressing key. 4. after re-logging in, wifi appears "instantly" connected, bandwidth around 20% should be. 5. turn wifi off. 6. turn wifi on, allow renegotiate new connection. bandwidth normal. on same laptop running mavericks need renegotiate new connection when waking sleep. none of "instant on" stuff. but, after making new connection, connection one.   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 Appl

80gb HDD showing up as 40 on man mini G4

hey guys found mac mini g4 1.25ghz wifi , bluetooth. decided upgrade ram 1 gb , change 40gb hdd 80gb had lying around. problem mac shows 40gb hdd. know it's not small it's printed on drive. there can reclaim space? thanks!   what in disk utility?   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

Does Yosemite work with CS4?

i tried search via macrumors , google on this, didn't see posted, of yet. know if yosemite wil conflict or work cs4? unfortunately, don't have later version of cs want make sure works cs4 before update , screwed. has tried yet, or know certain?   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 Server Better on 2012 or 2014 Mac Mini?

ok, waiting announcement, looks apple jumped shark, .... if wanted run os x server itunes server, tm backup (to external drive) , vm, better have 2012 (2.3 or 2.6ghz) quad-core intel 4000 igpu or 2014 (2.6ghz) dual-core iris pro? in advance help.   val-kyrie said: ↑ ok, waiting announcement, looks apple jumped shark, .... if wanted run os x server itunes server, tm backup (to external drive) , vm, better have 2012 (2.3 or 2.6ghz) quad-core intel 4000 igpu or 2014 (2.6ghz) dual-core iris pro? in advance help. click expand... for describe (particularly vm) think you'd better off 2012 quad core. doesn't sound graphics performance important you, , hd4000 adequate light gaming & video work. if run vm , want other server tasks run concurrently think there real advantage having quad-core , maxing out ram (16gb).  

Mac Pro 3,1 - Anymore upgrades?

so handed down mac pro 3,1. comes following specs: 2.8ghz 8-core xeon 36gb ddr2 ecc ram 640gb (2x320gb raid-0 software) 7200rpm hard drive nvidia gtx285 1gb video card besides hard drives, else possible upgrade on system? looking @ 3.2ghz quad xeons 150 watt power vs current 80 watt disappointing. maybe upgrade 3.0ghz 200mhz, don't know if should spend time , effort in upgrade. i'm not looking upgrade right maybe within 6 months down road slowly. i'm surprised machine supported 10.5 way till now. how think system supported after yosemite?   ayeying said: ↑ so handed down mac pro 3,1. comes following specs: 2.8ghz 8-core xeon 36gb ddr2 ecc ram 640gb (2x320gb raid-0 software) 7200rpm hard drive nvidia gtx285 1gb video card besides hard drives, else possible upgrade on system? looking @ 3.2ghz quad xeons 150 watt power v