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Installing windows via bootcamp with older drivers

hey guys have been running annoying issues high temps , gpu drivers not working properly. iv installed windows 7. have uninstalled , have downloaded older bootcamp driver pack try older drivers. issue having have reinstalled windows , chose not have apple download latest drivers try older...usb's not detected in windows can't put old drivers on. there anyway around this? did try , run parallels trial transfer files across way boot through bootcamp , install them, when tried blue screen on start (which think caused parallels drivers causing conflict) edit: going try , enable ntfs writing can copy files across through yosemite directly bootcamp partition first.   i don't fancy success. don't see how older driver going -- if anything, bootcamp drivers older you're find gpu manufacturer. , regarding usb problem -- make sure you're using usb 2.0 drive , not 3.0.

Music and the Cloud

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i have had cell/smartphones on 20 years , have done lot of rooting of smartphones. but, when comes social side idiot. upgraded low data family nation plan 15gb family share plan. have half of memory available on 64gb 6+. not real heavy accumulating , listening songs. but, may change that. have several playlists on phone listen to. mine imported , downloaded store. question: 15gb there reason me imatch and/or put music in cloud. assume once there lost, although up. and, incur high data usage when streaming listen songs?? there delays on listening streamed music on cellular? dumb questions, know more social savvy guys. never did cloud before. comments, suggestions welcome-- thought memory availability on phone , light moderate music listening, have no need cloud. may wrong--   the actual streaming of songs via itunes match can use significant amount of data. download of p

Boston AT&T users... VoLTE is live

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just noticed on 6+   ugh yay? whats speed like?   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

Suggestions about heat.. my first MBP

i have mid-2012 mac book pro got $150 auction.. 2.7 i7 16gb ram 768gb ssd @ idle using istat menu's paid: 38 - 42 degrees watching netflix using safari: 50 - 61 degrees both of these temps fans @ full... normal?   yes, nice temps... folks doing gaming, or more cpu-intense stuff might see temps (normal) exceeding 90c or on 100 brief periods. temps quite normal.   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

Remote Access to Airport Extreme

i visiting family member , access airport extreme imac. have ip addressor ae. need know steps of how set-up user remotely.   belylu said: ↑ i visiting family member , access airport extreme imac. have ip addressor ae. need know steps of how set-up user remotely. click expand... check off "allow setup on wan".   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

2009 15'' MBP vs. 2011 13'' MBP

i want old macbook school. can either 2009 15'' mbp, or 2011 13'' mbp. both same price... best me?   jevindoiner said: ↑ i want old macbook school. can either 2009 15'' mbp, or 2011 13'' mbp. both same price... best me? click expand... the 2011 13" mbp faster, because it's got cpu supports hyper threading. plus, if stick in sata3 ssd, it'll shine.   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

Who has got the 5,1 Mac Pro 12 core with 2,93 GHz?

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i'm having error code in apple hardware test , told normal, apparently depends on installed graphics card. want know if normal or not, sadly don't have other card test mac. mac behaves normally. apparently concerns 12 core (mid 2010 model) 2,93 ghz. no upgraded 2009 models or so. i'd thankful if owns same computer in touch me. spent quite money on , pissed if wrong it. need have done possible sadly. cheers   it might if little more descriptive of error code is. lou   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Heres a video of my Yosemite issues. Advice would be greatly appreciated

this video took of macbook air doing. excuse rambling. add: did turn off extensions , safari still lags did clear cache , cookies , random lags still occur. haven't done different besides upgrade mavericks yosemite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iouhu1yspie&spfreload=10 input or advice how correct these issues helpful.   we experiencing kind of lag, e.g. click on menu heading 'help' of app , you'll see how slow blue highlighting appears, can see being drawn. or try resize finder window in column mode, or browse "about mac" tabs .. ... yosemite needs further optimization, there no argument that. people latest macro experiending same kind of issues, not strictly linked specific hardware.   Forums Macs macOS

Adobe CS6 and Yosemite

is experiencing issues use of adobe cs6 in yosemite?   i use cs6 photoshop no noted issues.   Forums Special Interests Design and Graphics iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Preview or other app for RAPID photo cropping and auto-enhancing?

on windows pc @ work use built-in photo viewer application open single photo, crop it, , auto-enhance brightness/contrast. can hit right , left keys move next photo in open folder, such currently-selected file open @ given time. in preview on mac, have select photos want work , open them @ once. i'm trying crop , enhance 100 large photos , preview crashing on mac running os x yosemite 10.10.1. cutting selection down ten simultaneous photos causes problems preview. can use preview mimic windows workflow super basic photo editing? there better third-party application achieve this? should emphasize i'm looking save time , spend ten seconds on each photo rather meticulously work on each one, taking time close every photo , open following one. input!   jent said: ↑ on windows pc @ work use built-in photo viewer application open single photo, crop

Apple and IBM Introduce Ten Business-Focused 'IBM MobileFirst' iOS Apps

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following partnership announced on summer, apple , ibm have today introduced first in line of mobile business apps target wide range of industries , businesses. dubbed "ibm mobilefirst ios", suite of ten apps hopes "bring ibm's big data , analytics capabilities iphone , ipad users." initial batch including apps focused on finance, air-travel, , banking industries, ibm confirmed few clients including citi, air canada, sprint, , banorte support mobilefirst program starting today. quote "what we're delivering aims directly @ new quest of business--smart technologies unlock new value @ intersection of big data , individual engagement," said bridget van kralingen, senior vice president, ibm global business services. "our collaboration combines ibm's industry expertise , unmatched position in enterprise computing, apple's legendary user experience , excellence in product de

For those of you on Verizon

verizon updated mobile app. includes widget notification center display data usage month.   thanks, check out.   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

Report apple maps problem -how long till addressed?

question perhaps have reported apple maps problems - first, issue corrected apple, , 2nd how long did take apple fix it?   mlody said: ↑ question perhaps have reported apple maps problems - first, issue corrected apple, , 2nd how long did take apple fix it? click expand... there no set time. take weeks or months... or never.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Remote Power Control

hi everyone, i'm going away week ability turn on , off mac pro. have files want access don't want running entire week either. possible? or rather possible pull computer out of sleep mode phone or laptop? let me know!   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

Iris performance and multiple displays

hi folks, i've been wondering - performance of integrated graphics change depending on how many monitors plugged in? 2014 mini supports 2x 2560x1600 displays, mean each 1 performs @ potentially half capacity of graphics hardware (edit: if plug 2 of them in)? example, in 3d application major limiting factor in how large model can move around responsively in workspace graphics hardware, , how memory has available it. better on system had single screen plugged in?   mattspace said: ↑ hi folks, i've been wondering - performance of integrated graphics change depending on how many monitors plugged in? 2014 mini supports 2x 2560x1600 displays, mean each 1 performs @ potentially half capacity of graphics hardware (edit: if plug 2 of them in)? example, in 3d application major limiting factor in how large model can move around responsively

apple TV 3 for $61 before tax -staples you need coupon

staples has apple tv $79 bought ($25 off on orders on $75) coupon site, can find them on ebay same price got coupon code right away instantly https://cn-usa.com/?cmd=_sale&item=staples25off75online coupon cost $7 via paypal might find them cheaper somewhere else total 79-25=54 + 7 =61 plus $4 tax free shipping or ship store http://www.staples.com/apple-tv/product_164144 here slickdeals thread on it http://slickdeals.net/f/7370980-apple-tv-79-99?   i wait on 26th , see if coupon free! expiration date lmao   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 Wire

Apple Releases Thunderbolt Display Firmware Update 1.2

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apple today released thunderbolt display firmware update 1.2 , designed thunderbolt display released in 2011. according release notes, update improves reliability when connecting devices apple thunderbolt display , addresses rare issue may cause display go black. thunderbolt display owners can download update mac app store. ​ thunderbolt display firmware updates rare, last firmware update released in december of 2011 fix issue fan noise. article link: apple releases thunderbolt display firmware update 1.2   how instead of releasing thunderbolt display firmware update, apple releases 4k thunderbolt display instead!   Forums News and Article Discussion Mac Blog Discussion iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks i

Retina macbook battery replacement or sell

the battery of macbook getting close 1000 cycles (825) (2012 macbook pro retina 15", 2.6ghz i7, 16gb ram, 1gb graphics, 3000 euros/3700 dollars) cost replace battery (600 euros/750 dollars) apple's recycling program macbook give me (800 euros/1000 dollars). or sell someone, considering battery cycles don't know whether idea or price should ask have experience or recommend?   replacing battery $199/199€: service answer center - mac notebooks (see: battery service - how battery replacement cost?)   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

Setting up late 2012 mini

folks, need instruction or general direction on should researching or doing. i've purchased late 2012 mac mini, , following: 1) have 2012 rmpb , it's being used day-to-day, hub media serving via itunes/atv/etc. have few usb 3.0 drives connected it, want shift of mini. simple setting itunes in mini existing id , re-directing media (i.e. usb drives attached)? should somehow disconnect itunes rmpb or both run simultaneously??? 2) have spare samsung pro ssd swapping mini. mirror programs , set-up current rmbp has...is possible? or have seperate licenses makemkv, microsoft office, subler, etc.? i've read people using cloning software, not sure if applicable here. not mention, i'm not sure if have first mirror mini's internal hdd samsung first? welcome...thank you! alex   i'll using samsung 830 pro ssd boot drive, has had issues type of drive , yosemite? has cl

Wifi stable, but slow [even for Verizon DSL]

i used trick clearing out plist files , seemed stabilize connection. that! however, connection internet slow! i'm on verizon dsl, modem model dsl-2750b. went through setup without problem, tried out test @ speedtest.net, , i'm getting 0.59 mbps on test run. have 3.4 mbps downstream , 0.9 mbps upstream. before upgrade yosemite, getting speed [for dsl]. there can try @ point? i've tried talking verizon , assured me line okay. i've tested wifi using phone hotspot , works perfectly, don't think it's own wifi system files. perhaps set verizon dsl router wrong? appreciated! all.   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

After 2.5 weeks MIA, i'm back and even better! (Stolen MBA, new MBP, Pelican Case!)

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how's going folks. got phenominal euro trip dismay mba stolen during trip home. backed mba month before leaving , still have pictures of trip on sd cards i'm not bummed. felt need come stronger splurged on nice , shiny macbook pro form refurbished store. i'm happy lil school girl now. , icing on cake bought pelican 1470 case protect it. thought i'd share joy , post pix of machine. p.s. pelican pick , pluck foam pia!   attached files: img_0488.jpg file size: 2.3 mb views: 83 img_0489.jpg file size: 2 mb views: 63 img_0490.jpg file size: 2.3 mb views: 69

iCloud Drive Document Picker goes away on its own

wondering if anyyone else seeing annoying problem - ipad air running 8.1. call icloud drive document picker, , trying click or scroll through folders or files, doc picker recedes bottom of screen , disappears. won't stay open/active. i've done hard reset on ipad , problem persists. have 5 gigs of data on icloud drive.   i same problem variety of apps trying use icloud drive, suggests me not apps, server-side problem apple. wouldn't surprise me @ @ moment.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPad Did Air 2 Get In-Cell Digitizer?

i remember huge difference in-cell digitizer made when iphone 5 came out. did air 2 similar treatment? here anandtech going on how is... http://anandtech.com/show/6330/the-iphone-5-review/15 year got iphone 5 , ipad 4 , remember how better iphone screen seemed ipad. crushed when ipad air received same screen 4. ready upgrade last year lower reflective screen. think it's bigger deal touchid.   the display right against surface, yes. didn't dislike last year's screen miles better.   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 Wireles

Can't stop display mirroring at start up?

ever since went recovery mode repair disk since upgrading yosemite, computer mirrors login screen external display. wasn't doing before on yosemite. tried resetting pram nothing. it's annoying because adapts screen size of external display. tips? also, while on login screen, when unplugging , re plugging in display, settings while revert normal.   just realized each time restart computer new space created! after launching mission control had 13 desktops! not normal!   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

Advice on ram or ssd please!

i own late 2011 macbook pro 500gb hhd, 4gb ram , 2.4 ghz i5. don't know computers know mac performing do. browse internet lot, use itunes , spotify , that's , seems if it's freezing , stuttering. can't decide if should upgrade ram or upgrade ssd appreciated. in activity monitor usage follows - memory: physical memory: 4.00 gb memory used: 3.92 gb virtual memory: 7.55 gb swap used: 60.0 mb cpu: system: 2.58% user: 3.36% idle: 94.47% disk: reads in: 2,152,722 writes out: 1,125,391 if need more info i'll provide! y'all think should do? looking!   based on low swap amount, i'd suggest ssd.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPa

Show total files size in folder

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currently, when status bar enabled. can see how many files there in folder , space there left in ssd. can change shows how big files in total? rather have info knowing how many gb got left.. example: says how many files there , available space. know can press ''space'' , it'll open folder in preview style (i use lot photos), , time give me total size of files in folder. there way put in status bar? thanks.   attached files: schermafbeelding 2014-10-10 om 22.53.32.png file size: 23.2 kb views: 22 Forums Macs macOS OS X Mavericks (10.9) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTune

Anyone know of any good Bluetooth earpieces for iPhone 6 Plus?

so i'm considering complimenting iphone 6 plus bluetooth headset, make easier use when moving around, want small doesn't make me clown whilst wearing it. first choice motorola hint, it's not out yet: http://www.motorola.com/us/accessories-bluetooth-headsets/moto-hint/moto-hint-pdp.html dug deeper , found nokia luna bh220: http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/mobile/accessory/bh-220w/ top choice, wanted know if knows of other small in ear headsets these can consider? appreciated.   i have hint. best bt headset have had far, them light , small. still trying best fit. have 4 attachments. light. may need 1 more attachment make stay in ear when move head. downside can see charging. way charge use included case/charger. convenient, have modify bt headsets fit (i surgeon) , stay in ear. sugru amazing this! unfortunately, if this, wouldn't fit in charging case. want

Spigen Ultra Hybrid for Plus

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overall case , don't have problems bumper moving around other posters have said. biggest concern small lip. had poetic atmosphere 5s , spigen lip smaller, unless has curved screen. may atmosphere again , compare. sorry these pics aren't great.   viachicago22 said: ↑ overall case , don't have problems bumper moving around other posters have said. biggest concern small lip. had poetic atmosphere 5s , spigen lip smaller, unless has curved screen. may atmosphere again , compare. sorry these pics aren't great. image image image image image image click expand... how clear back? hard plastic scratched on time?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone

T-Mobile dropped calls

perhaps isn't right forum, ever since got iphone 6 , switched t-mobile i'm dropping calls constantly. , in major urban areas (dallas , ft myers) have lots of bars. know tmo has reputation bad coverage, don't think it's coverage issue. new phone, or ios? did have t-mobile years ago before switched at&t , never had issue. wondering if else experiencing this.   the iphone known have worst reception , tower hand offs on tmobile :-(.   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

Any Good Clear Cases for Gold iPhone 6?

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the gold color beautiful , shame cover - recommendations on clear cases? looking clear case provides decent level of drop protection. not expecting otterbox standard, maybe same protection speck candyshell - if that's possible clear case haha know there few floating on amazon (spigen, ringke fusion, case mate's naked tough & tough air, etc.), i'm wary how protective are. has had personal experience clear case protects? pics of phones in clear cases appreciated!   powersupport's air jacket......   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

Yosemite changed times?

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i have upgraded gmc , date , time has changed, not change though trying reach server euro.apple.com. has changed times on reminders , events quite weird. else had issue?   i have selected time zone , has worked... bug maybe?   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

Restart triggers blinking folder with the ?

ever since 3rd public beta, after restart, instead of mac booting up, triggers blinking folder ?. have restart , hold option key choose hard drive. happens after every restart or shut down. else have problem or idea how fix it? submitted report apple through feedback assistant, wasn't fixed in public beta 4 released yesterday. didn't know if bug or went wrong mac need fix.   sorry not state obvious, did make sure under system preferences , startup disk, hard drive selected?   Forums Macs macOS OS X Yosemite (10.10) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Best Wireless/bluetooth mouse for macbook air?

just wondering if else has better suggestions.i had magic mouse hated because kept losing connection on air. i'm using logitech m325 wireless mouse kinda ******. other suggestions?   i logitech ultrathin touch, may small people. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-touch-mouse-t631?crid=7   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Air iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Apple's iPhone is Most Popular in Alaska and Montana

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new study measures iphone usage rates state suggests apple's iphone popular in states alaska, montana, vermont, new york, kansas, , mississippi. study, conducted chitika insights on december 25 through december 31, sampled "hundreds of millions" of u.s.-based iphone ad impressions determine percentage of iphone users in each state. each of above listed states, along many states in new england, saw between 55 , 65 percent of smartphone traffic coming iphones. arizona, new mexico, texas, washington, iowa, missouri, wisconsin, indiana, , michigan saw lowest amount of traffic coming iphones, @ 40 44 percent. new mexico state lowest iphone usage. ​ according chitika, iphone usage rates did not correlate geography or raw population figures, there relationship both population density , education level. higher median income associated iphone usage, result of education level, 2 variables go hand in hand. in states higher education levels , d

Resolved Issues with USB 3.0 card reader, Caldigit FASTA, 10.10.1

never mind, poorly seated cable. oddly enough though other usb connection went dead drive connected restarted , connections again. pro version of fasta card btw...   does caldigit card work okay regular hd transfers?   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iTunes 12 crashes a lot

itunes crashes every few minutes, won't go hour without crashing. happened before , after clean install, started after itunes 12.0.1. else having problems? fix? i'm on 2013 imac running yosemite.   have tried starting fresh itunes library , import music new library see if solves problem?   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

Verus Crucial Bumper

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has used 1 of these? seems pretty according review:   anyone have or used case?   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

An app that can scan archive files and delete them

i'm looking app have features: 1. scan archive files inside directory (say, downloads folder) 2. determine whether if have extracted archive files or not (inside directory) 3. if have extracted archive files, delete them (archive files). if i'm not extracted them yet, keep inside directory recommendations?   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

13" vs 15" MBP: Are the extra 2 inches worth it?

hello fellow mac owners. own 13"rmbp summer14 (before 15" maxed out mbp2011, sold because wanted retina experience). i'm on last semester of bachelor (going masters afterwards), , i'm (almost only) working away home, thereby making laptop main , monitor. wondering if gain productivity in being able handle multiple pdf documents and/or word documents side side. worth gaining 2 inches of real estate, , thereby able run @ higher resolution? running 1440x900 on 13inch. cost me alot selling 13" , buying 15", it's investment towards degree every little gain in productivity counts. upgrade 'only' larger screen. don't need horsepower, of course increase it's longevity. , yes, i've been researching lot on subject, making choices/advice based on horsepower, whereas i'm making choice based on screen real estate/productivity. in advance advice.  

MacBooks are NOT overpriced!

i have retina macbook pro , use windows through bootcamp work , pretty main os work environment(unfortunately). tried buy new lenovo x1 carbon through lenovo's website , give pcs try since use windows mostly. pricing insane. same configuration 13inch retina macbook pro 8gb ram, 256gb ssd, i7 processor costs $2319 vs. 13inch retina macbook same specs @ $1699 http://shop.lenovo.com/ca/en/laptops/thinkpad/x-series/ asked lenovo sales agent online give me student discount , offered me $100 off , told them apple giving more student discount , without hassle of negotiating sales agent , told me: lenovo agent: "but apple charges more" me: "the same spec device cheaper on apple's website" lenovo agent: "you don't have buy if hate lenovo much" anyways, changed mind , won't ever buy lenovo product because of hassle go through , rude agents/customer representatives. don't understand why thinks

Post your iPhone battery usage screenshot (IMG - Mega Thread)

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hello guys! think comparing our battery life results on our iphones? may interesting idea. didn't find similar discussion (only related specific models or ios versions) rules: have specify iphone you're using , ios version, posting screenshot. it's recommended save screenshot if under 25%, compare full charge. if can, specify how old backup is. me start! iphone 5 ios 8.1.2   attached files: image.jpg file size: 107.7 kb views: 81 here's mine.   attached files: image.jpg file size: 258.2 kb views: 93 Forums iPhone, iPad, an

Parallels Desktop help?

hey guys, quick question: have parallels on here on macbook pro gaming (yeah..) specs aren't great here is: macbook pro 13-inch late 2011 16gb ram 500gb hdd intel hd 3000 used parallels vm nowadays keep thinking if install windows on bootcamp , add parallels. want optimize gaming want used such parallels, having osx windows side-by-side. best thing do? keep parallels vm or install windows on bootcamp , link parallels?   feliperubin said: ↑ hey guys, quick question: have parallels on here on macbook pro gaming (yeah..) specs aren't great here is: macbook pro 13-inch late 2011 16gb ram 500gb hdd intel hd 3000 used parallels vm nowadays keep thinking if install windows on bootcamp , add parallels. want optimize gaming want used such parallels, having osx windows side-by-side. best thing do? keep p

Can 2012 Mac Pros and older be upgraded

hi guys mac pros 2012 , older can upgraded new graphic cards cpus , ram?   dosit said: ↑ hi guys mac pros 2012 , older can upgraded new graphic cards cpus , ram? click expand... yes   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Deactivating Voice Control

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please tell me there's way totally disable it. phone in bag , locked when voice control activated itself. have phoned , charged me call (and did once when activated while closing windows down on phone.)   the iphone doesn't support hands free initiation of siri, must activated bt holding home button. (you can activate siri hands free saying "hey siri" if phone plugged in) perhaps in bag pressed button down second. fix be, in settings, passcode lock, , under allow access when locked, turn off siri. way can activate siri when phone unlocked.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop C

Is pulse technology good enough?

i got fitbit surge week , testing pretty @ measuring resting pulse compared hospital-grade pulse oximeter (+/- 5bpm). when doing exercises lot of movement--box jumps, burpees, p90-x type movements--its readings lower , inaccurate compared polar , garmin chest strap monitors. limitation of wrist pulse technology? there reason think apple watch's sensor more accurate? j/w...   andy0568 said: ↑ i got fitbit surge week , testing pretty @ measuring resting pulse compared hospital-grade pulse oximeter (+/- 5bpm). when doing exercises lot of movement--box jumps, burpees, p90-x type movements--its readings lower , inaccurate compared polar , garmin chest strap monitors. limitation of wrist pulse technology? there reason think apple watch's sensor more accurate? j/w... click expand... of course no 1 knows sure outside of apple. i'm skeptical , lots of

Yosemite installed but Mavericks 10.9.5 still shows on appstore

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hi, i'm on yosemite (10.10) can't see new update on app store. check screenshot in attachment please. can me?   attached files: capture d’écran 2014-12-16 à 18.14.30.png file size: 279.6 kb views: 124 that's normal. it's in "purchases" list. still have mountain lion , lion listed purchase. can choose hide purchases don't want see anymore.   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 Wirel

Refund?

hi, sorry if has been asked, but... bought program (game), not working because has not been updated... how go getting refund? developer has no address... tia   here go: https://reportaproblem.apple.com might have search game if doesn't come up.   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