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rMB - after installing pixelmator sluggish

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hi all, last night installed pixelmator after install noticed machine seemed little sluggish , little things scrolling slower. can think of someway find out whats going on? ive since deleted pixelmator dragging trash machine still feels little off. downloaded app web hope noting worry in advance   empaulio said: ↑ hi all, last night installed pixelmator after install noticed machine seemed little sluggish , little things scrolling slower. can think of someway find out whats going on? ive since deleted pixelmator dragging trash machine still feels little off. downloaded app web hope noting worry in advance click expand... have tried restarting mac option 'reopen windows when logging in' disabled ?   Forums Macs Noteboo

My new setup, need your humble advice/experience

hi all, purchased new mac mini. mid tier 16gb ram , 1tb fusion 2.5ghz dual core. main uses basic photography / videography (using photos, imovie , affinity photo). in addition, lot of word processing , browing web. regular day-to-day use. overall take home $1287 taxes in. in canada midtier upgraded specs $1500. bestbuy having deal took advantage. have 2 week return policy , receive on wed. experiences setup/thoughts/advice? thanks.   as fellow canadian, how did bto mini @ bb? website shows bottom, mid, , top tier "stock" configs. referring 2014 model?   Forums Macs Desktops Mac mini iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professi

Locking the side panel

my 2nd hand 2009 dual seems have side panel 2008 model, @ least ram upgrade pictograms don't match internals of machine. ive discovered panel pops off without unlocking lever on (which assume not supposed happen). mind posting photo of inside of panel 2009 can see differences? suspicion it's missing structure on 2009 latches onto... thanks.   if don't 1 today i'll take picture tonight of 2010. identical   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

How does T-Mobile Jump on Demand work if you don't have credit score?

but job? , can join if iphone 6 without contract , trade iphone 6 in , iphone 6s free once comes out? news came out today.   i don't believe you're allow jump on demand without credit check. have on simple choice plan. have simple choice no credit check plan 1 doesn't let jump on demand.   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

Replacing keys on MacBook Pro

i led believe couldnt done. on ebay there vendors selling individual keys, so: can buy , put on new keys? see, , n keys loose. annoying. still stick little, come loose each time press them, , fly off if type fast (a pain use mac writing). has done this? tricky? ....and black keys match macbook pros? or need spesific year model? http://www.ebay.com/itm/macbook-pro-unibody-replacement-keyboard-key-keys-/220984669978?pt=lh_defaultdomain_3&hash=item3373b6771a   haven't ever done myself, did find website might out. www.replacemnetlaptopkeys.com   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional

How Much Available Storage is on the 16GB iPT6?

how available storage on 16gb ipt6? i'm trying decide between 16 , 32. need know how available storage on 16gb , 32gb ipt6. in advance!   12gb on 16 understand!   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod touch 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

Photo sync question?

just got watch yesterday , wondering if there way view iphone photos without having sync them or save them onto watch? have/take lot of photos , don't want fill memory or have choose , not on watch. thanks.   nope. have sync folder choose apple watch (i chose "most recent photos") in order watch them on it. can set limit photos sync in apple watch app on phone. chose 40mb (which nothing) there can 250 photos synced watch.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch 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

iPhoto Library and Target Disk Mode

i'm trying transfer iphoto library on computer 1 usb 3 hard drive on computer 2 (computer 1 not have usb 3.0 port) using target disk mode , thunderbolt. size of library 46 gb , estimated time 15 hours... should concerned? there faster method? thanks! update: time keeps on going up...   Forums Macs macOS macOS 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

Songs added to my music not displaying

when add songs music, don't show in music tab. ios 9 beta bug or not understanding how works?   if you're selecting "add music" make sure don't have "show music available offline" enabled.   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

doesnt photos recognise on import that folders are different albums?

am being thick? did use iphotos before, , i'm sure when imported things it, realised folder name album of pics same holiday. keep backup of pics in folders, , able them easily, , have photos folders backing onto flickr. thought id give photos try, save doubling amount of space on mac, create new photos database, pics not imported photos, untucked 'copy items photos library' , dragged 'pictures' folder onto photos , left sort them out. , , 1 album. how photos import these 100 folders , realise each folder different album or event or whatever wants call it, not lump together?   it looks can't. whats more annoying if drag in bunch of photos date, e.g 1st june 2015, photos decides stick them in folder todays date..... ridiculous! think i'm going abandon trying work apple photos, keep photos separately organised in folders in logical way ( year/month/ event - dat

Connecting 4K Display to iMac late 2013

hello everyone, need connecting new 4k samsung tv (un55hu7000fxzc) late 2013 imac got tv quite cheap , used - don't have box , manual, etc... it's got few hdmi ports in back, few usb ports (one usb3.0), 1 connect, etc.. etc... don't see display port.. specifications tv 60hz, 3840x2860... macs, have imac (late 2013) connected dell (2560x1440 resolution) monitor via thunderbolt display port, , working perfectly. other thunderbolt of imac connected external hard drive hosts files , operating system. hope find way add thunderbolt ports on imac, can't seem find splitter of kind. nonetheless, @ moment, have hooked new tv, via airport through apple tv resolution maxed @ 1080. have 2015 macbook pro no shortage of thunderbolt 2.0 ports, , capability of displaying onto 4k tv; however, when plug in via thunderbolt hdmi converter, not able 4k resolution (only 1920x1080) now, specifically, advice i'm seeking follows: 1) connection imac,

Anything I can do to make my macbook run better?

i have 13 inch late 2008 macbook works ok, can slow , laggy @ times. takes few clicks before mouse click on trying click on , pinwheel shows minute or two. computer has 2.4 ghz processor , 2 gb of memory. have reinstalled snow leopard , upgraded yosemite. disk utility says hard drive fine. accepted new job need own laptop, necessary me use laptop again or buy new one. don't want ditch current macbook if don't have since in shape , works, slow me daily work on. there can make run use when newer, or have got use out of , time upgrade?   if security isn't big of issue, turn off filevault, decrypting , encrypting slow things down, on hard drive. i'm guessing it's hard drive that's bottleneck. maybe fresh install? still have install discs? maybe new drive lot. take least expensive options first before hardware upgrade, may prefer new machine if know you'll benefit using dai

Macbook Pro Swap Refurb?

so made thread here few days ago regarding minor cosmetic gripes had laptop, , swapped unit today @ store (taking advantage of apple's generous 14 day replacement policy) results, did make me wonder, when replace these models, give refurb/repaired models or new ones? have assumed new, , handed me same exact same sealed box last time, contents seemed dirtier before, , computer has small nick on front seems characteristic of previous use. noticed complaints here users did many swaps , still had odd little quality issues, make me wonder. either way, i'm glad have working computer, curious.   if handed sealed box pictures on first new mac had, new. refurbished units come in plain white or brown boxes , not stocked in stores.   Forums Macs Notebooks

Moto 360 finally getting 5.1.1 OTA Update

rollout commenced. 360's should receive ota on next few days. finally!!!   i got mine last night.   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

Do You Sleep w/ the Door Open or Closed?

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whether live in apartment, flat, condo, penthouse, (not studio), or house... wondering if majority of pal's bedroom closed or open @ nighttime during sleep? ask cause read crazy reddit post people hearing of break-ins late @ night , times when ppl have either heard noise or missed altogether; different varying answers. question isn't limited breaking , entering fyi, lol. thought interesting question , seeing general consensus kinda is. thanks! edit: how hell add poll in new forum post?   front door closed, balcony door open. have 2 dogs. 1 of them hunting dog in prime, can pick (and differentiate) slightest unusual sounds, i'm confident if break apartment, she'd go crazy, giving enough time call cops (and live, response time 2-3 minutes, feel quite safe). i'm installing backup alarm system, later month when we're away. edit: dog in question. huge ears. doesn't

rMB reverting to default display setting on its own

hi, happened 3 or 4 times last 2 weeks. when going out of sleep rmb not keep 1440/900 resolution, goes default. did reset nvram morning, else should doing or checking?   tried repair permissions? unlikely fix, worth shot...   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook 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

My review of the Orzly 5 in 1 Face Plate Pack

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hi thought i’d write review case pack have been using apple watch brand called orzly. it's quite simple case offers think it's great. bought pack means add protection watch. heard of brand ordered watch , phone stand too. case made soft silicon/rubber type material feels nice on wrist. (not sport band catches hair!) doesn't mark or gather fingerprint or smudge marks, use sport band strap i've noticed has horrible oil marks on when i've got either greasy or sweaty fingers. reason why think it’s great adds protection thin enough not make watch ginormous. rim of sports edition watch looks similar iphone 5s scratched extremely easily. being worried same happening watch, had sort of protection , face plate did trick! feel more safer on there. colours think pretty cool, quite bright , bold, think it's nice (maybe not everyones cup of tea, there's say). personal preference black tend put others on casual use. black , white co

iOS 9 Picture in Picture Youtube

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hi guys, updated ipad air ios 9 desperate see pip wanted youtube. looks app's need updated support youtube or other app see doesn't seem support pip. 1 one can see apple's own video app. if finds else, please let me know! btw, ios 9 runs slow on ipad air 1, feels @ moment ios7 on iphone 4, know better. developer expect thanks.   j4m13 said: ↑ hi guys, updated ipad air ios 9 desperate see pip wanted youtube. looks app's need updated support youtube or other app see doesn't seem support pip. 1 one can see apple's own video app. if finds else, please let me know! btw, ios 9 runs slow on ipad air 1, feels @ moment ios7 on iphone 4, know better. developer expect thanks. click expand... i saw in thread said safari videos pip. makes sense. also, heads on performance. makes me second guess testing beta 1 on ipad air.

Quirky's 70% off sale - potential for a watch dock

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https://www.quirky.com/shop/572-converge-4-port-usb-charging-station dock $69, can grab $21 limited time. theoretically adhere apple watch charger top of , let watch hang on , on cylinder, while keeping iphone and/or ipad charging next it.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch 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

Passbook on Apple watch in the UK ?

hey all, not seen recent thread covers thought worth trying list of passbook apps work in uk apple watch here. far i've got following: subway subcard (rewards card) costa (rewards card) greggs (prepay card) starbucks (prepay card) i've used starbucks pass , costa pass on watch in store handy. else seen of interest?   i've downloaded subway app in anticipation of perfect opportunity test out. become useful eat there lot can never bothered card out. wish tesco similar clubcard use @ least 3 times week. off topic, how passbook work on watch? procedure getting blank screen thing need?   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music P

never mind

never mind....   and question is........   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

Google Photos is next generation.

well i'm on board google photos. used in past when buried in google+, didn't using network. google has set free, i'm back. , must feels next generation, compared apple's offering. after using apple photos, have say, i'm not sure why ditched iphoto. feels same, , same. other full icloud integration, see facelift. still have manually make albums, tag faces, etc., in iphoto. google however, feels next generation of photo management. nails faces automatically. things i'd see added: 1) adding names faces. should able search name, christmas , pull christmas photos person in it. or name 1 + name 2 , pull photos have me , wife in them example. 2) google+ had highlights feature automagically showed best photos have (based on composition algorithm) , hide "lesser" photos. i'm sure coming. 3) snapseed editing. i'm not sure why missing, have basic editing , filters start with. apple photos magic editing change 1 sli

Alberto Salazar, famed running coach accused of doping violations

he accused of helping galen rupp dope performance, silver medalist in 10,000 meter. hope not true! http://time.com/3908191/alberto-salazar-doping/   wow. sad. salazar icon in sport.   Forums Mac Community Current Events 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 on external SSD

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hi all, newbie question i'm running 10.9.5 mavericks on mbp mid-2012 non-retina , installed 10.10.3 on external ssd. can boot either, no worries. i've downloaded few mac apps app store mavericks - if log in account in 10.10.3 on external ssd, able download same apps again? cheers, all.   redoctober said: ↑ i've downloaded few mac apps app store mavericks - if log in account in 10.10.3 on external ssd, able download same apps again? click expand... yep... no 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 i

Apple Pay Rewards Program to Debut at WWDC

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​ apple plans introduce new rewards program apple pay @ wwdc next month, reports the new york times . in piece covering upcoming mobile payment upgrades apple , google, site suggests apple announce details enhancements apple pay @ worldwide developers conference in june. few details known rewards program apple plans implement, said offer "perks" customers make purchases using apple pay. quote but analysts have noted missing piece apple pay rewards program keep users returning participating merchants. people familiar apple pay said next month, apple announce such program offering perks consumers make purchases service, though declined reveal details. click expand... there have been rumors rewards program apple pay since before apple pay launched in october of 2014. in september, a report suggested apple working on pilot program see partnering multiple third-party retailers form apple pay loyalty program.

formatting a new 1TB buffalo USB HD

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got new 1 tb buffalo usb hd, possible format ex fat, compatible many machines possible , have partition thats mac osextended (journaled)*format, pw protect files? if not l'd have ex fat or mac osextended (journaled)*format, disk image, pw protect files, open space (obviously 1 tb limit) dynamically adjusts, increasing or decreasing capacity usage depending on files l add on or subtract disk image. possible disk image on buffalo hd without having first place on mac transferring buffalo hd? please detail, in advance   sure... can use disk utility make 2 partitions mentioned. when make encrypted disk image, point disk util external destination when create image.   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch

Pro Tip:Ordering AppleCare with a BTO Macbook will delay delivery 1-2 days.

when order apple care new mac physical shipment of applecare documents. these shipped warehouse in own country , have merge shipment china (because bto). causes slight 1-2 day delay on receiving new macbook. alternatively can order macbook , when receive it, call applecare , add onto macbook. thought give heads up.   i different reason, defective machine , want replacement or money back. makes sense hold off on getting apple care until you're happy you've received , know you're keeping it.   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

iCloud and Photos Question

so purchased icloud plan. have turned icloud on on imac, iphone , ipad. under impression photos new photos app on imac upload magical cloud , able retrieve them on iphone , ipad. doesn't seem uploading icloud. followed directions, might missing? and.... being eternal optimist, once photos in magical icloud can stop syncing them on phone have them me correct? leaving memory space free on iphone.   on idevices need turn on icloud photo library in settings -> "photos , camera" check "optimise iphone storage" and/or "optimise ipad storage". on imac need launch photos app , create library if haven't already. in photos preferences on imac turn on icloud photo library. suggest not turning on photostream unless know why want to. syncing uploading willtake litle while first time depending on how many photos. dont understand last sentence stopp

Bootcamp Screen Distortion but not on OSX? MBP2011 15inch

hello everyone, although have been lurking around here while looking @ forums, first post. have owned macbook pro late 2011 15 inch around 3 years. whilst running osx screen went blue usual symptoms (that saw on forum) logic board replacement. got logic board replaced free, grateful for. however, in bootcamp whilst running windows 7 randomly distorted lines , black line separating screen in 2 (as if mid way of going screen in osx). anyways, usual suspect of same issue, however, can't seem understand no other post on internet or forum seems ressemble case. happens me when under bootcamp , can't seem replicate through osx (despite trying put graphic intense game on osx) case of faulty logic board mbp 2011 15 inch, or else? thanks! p.s don't if changes but: after having received new logic board, replaced ssd , ram. removed optical bay , old hdd in it. however, meant had difficulties installing windows (no optical drive).

Installing Windows 10 Preview on 12" MacBook - No mouse or keyboard

i trying use boot camp assistant install windows 10 preview. have read several other people have been successful when system reboots usb drive cannot make selections because nothing happens when use laptops mouse or keyboard. else face issue? did check box in boot camp assistant load latest apple drivers on usb drive.   stevenb7 said: ↑ i trying use boot camp assistant install windows 10 preview. have read several other people have been successful when system reboots usb drive cannot make selections because nothing happens when use laptops mouse or keyboard. else face issue? did check box in boot camp assistant load latest apple drivers on usb drive. click expand... are installing windows 10 directly? i'm not sure can. think have install windows 8 , upgrade 10 within windows. may cause of problem.  

Funny/Odd side effect of the Watch (for me at least)

i have found myself turning phone towards face , expecting light up. alone? (probably am)   i can see me doing when mine had upgrade mini 2 3 kept trying unlock fingerprint after upgrading 5s. lol   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch 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

MacBook vs. Surface Pro 3?

yes know mac enthusiast forum, though seems many people here open other platforms. i've been looking light weight computer , considering surface pro 3 though new macbook came out. have imac , macbook pro, ipad air 2 , use note4, , considering surface light weight , stylus. concern macbook how long remain relevant based on hardware specs. can understands hardware give me idea of how surface pro 3 compares macbook? thanks.   i have retina macbook, 2015 13" macbook pro, surface pro 3, imac 5k, , galaxy note 4. imac incredible , serves me day-to-day tasks using adobe cc, 3d cad/cam, xcode, etc. -happy camper sure. surface pleasure use, pen being important feature me. note 4 quite mice , i'm thrilled pen capabilities well. macbook pro shared family school work, , gaming. macbook - plan have ultra light personal mac me travel work-issued macbook pro. while i've had rmb couple

iPhone video sync

hey all, 3d printed mount hold 2 identical iphones cameras spaced eye distance apart. need app can press record button start recording on 1 device , send signal other phone record video @ same time. hope have 1 video recorded on each phone of same event. if have 2 videos can edit them make true 3d video. know of app can sync , stop video recording between 2 iphones? thanks jim   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

Contrast problem when waking from sleep mode

just got new set up: mac mini running latest os (10.10.5) plugged samsung monitor (model s24d300) hdmi, , when wake system sleep mode screen appears though contrast turned way up. settings on monitor , within mac mini haven't changed, looks contrast turned up. fixing unplugging hdmi cable plugging in. use system settings>accessibility>display contrast , turn slider down , fixes it. strange thing took screen shot on, viewed screenshot after fixing it, , appeared normal. apparently problem correct signal not making it's way monitor upon waking up. not big deal, still fixed if possible. i've tried various settings on monitor itself, doesn't make difference. hdmi cable perhaps? appreciated.   strange... migrated system had screen higher resolution on it. did simple resizing of wallpaper shrink new size, , contrast glitch no longer happening. thing when left program win

iMac G5 LED 4 problem

hey guys today got new power supply put in old imac g5. , when put , turned baby on got chime , led 1 , 2 turn on along fan next cd drive.. not sure if other fan turned on since can see it.. anyways of happens within 5 seconds , red led light comes on , shuts down.. have clue what's causing ? before reassembled did noticed might need reapply new thermal paste.. problem? or maybe pramm batttery? never changed either   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

AMD Drivers for 6970M - detects, but then install failure

i have amd 6970m in imac, , if go (in windows bootcamp) amd site, software auto-detects gpu ok, downloads appropriate driver. however, when run setup, fails saying cannot detect amd hardware!   imacken said: ↑ i have amd 6970m in imac, , if go (in windows bootcamp) amd site, software auto-detects gpu ok, downloads appropriate driver. however, when run setup, fails saying cannot detect amd hardware! click expand... i have comparable issue nvidia geforce 320m in mbp. latest nvidia drivers w10 don't install, cannot find gpu. current w10 drivers don't work correctly gpu. want install apple drivers of bootcamp 5 ( downgrade ) because know work, tested this. still need find way stop w10 forcing update display drivers, else can , should updated.   Forums Macs

Handy keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet

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i made neat little cheat sheet of handy keyboard shortcuts if you're new os x, may find useful, if you're more of keyboard person mouse person ;-) note: mouse hints magic mouse. document ms word, because i'm not familiar pages (yet?), fiddly layout gets messed when open in pages or libreoffice, i've attached picture well. -------------- other keyboard shortcuts i've noted down on past month or of getting familiar os x - i'm sure they're covered elsewhere, fwiw, found these useful: command + tab switches between apps, , if add shift, goes in reverse, within current app, can use command + ` switch between app's windows. luckily, moving between browser tabs same everywhere: control + tab. if switch between views in finder often, might find command + 1 icon view, , command + 2 list view, etc. useful. command + info window of file. command + f find (in finder), can pretty complex searches! control+command + d dictionary.

iMovie not functioning! Help!

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basically, when choose clip , click "import", nothing happens. also, can see screenshot, there several things missing, including content library. suspicion is, deleted important imovie software whilst cleaning mac. i've tried uninstalling imovie (every thread of it) , reinstalling it, , still looks same before. should do, , can fixed @ all? appreciate help. thanks! macbook pro, mid 2014, os x yosemite.   nilleh said: ↑ basically, when choose clip , click "import", nothing happens. also, can see screenshot, there several things missing, including content library. suspicion is, deleted important imovie software whilst cleaning mac. i've tried uninstalling imovie (every thread of it) , reinstalling it, , still looks same before. should do, , can fixed @ all? appreciate help. thanks! macbook pro, mid 2014, os x yose

Thoughts on the constant addition and removal of hardware features on flagship phones?

hi guys, want thoughts regarding constant addition , removal of hardware features on flagship phones. example, inclusion of usb 3.0 on s5 , removal on s6, ois on m7 , removal on m8, second camera on m8 , removal on m9, nfc on oneplus 1 , removal on oneplus two, etc. bother it's hard predict hardware features added and/or removed in next flagship phones? can think of other examples, besides probable addition of sd card slots , removable batteries on next year's samsung flagship phones? finally, can think of hardware feature apple has removed on iphone?   i think of these example show manufacturers changing direction after customers decided these features weren't @ top of priority list. galaxy phones had expandable memory doubt many people transfer data using computers , didn't care transfer rate--usb 2 fast enough. same goes removal of dust/waterproofing on standard model. htc

Samsung Evo 850 or Electra 6G or OCZ Vertex?

hello there, on market sata ssd late-2011 mbp. 3 of these ssds seem boast comparable performance in sustained speeds, iops numbers random r/w differ. vertex series seems quite hard find. electra series show incompressible data rate. 1 provide best bang buck, , why?   owc drives overpriced. ocz don't much. samsung choice 3 buy crucial or intel.   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice 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

Early 2008 Eggshell Macbook. Gut and upgrade?

i love 2008 eggshell white macbook. it's been such great intro mac me , love it, price! (100$ au). limited 10.7.5 means more , more apps want use not available. sure bootcamp windows port few things, have work want. know big limiting factors processor , graphics card, latter being big achilles heel. it's equipped 2.4ghz intel pro duo 2, , 4gb ram, not terrible. know there no real upgrade path integrated graphics card. options? keep laptop, have options able run latest software? thinking along lines of gutting out or hardware , retrofit macbook pro board, late 2008 macbook, or similar. has been attempted? can dual boot current version of osx , later version use when need use apps (as in 3d printing software). willing remove dvd drive , pop in graphics card if possible, ssd quite likely. bought laptop while backpacking have cheap laptop wouldn't need stress if got lifted, love it! if there options, love hear them! thanks!  

Those with Proactive not working

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i reset settings , proactive stuff came back. turned low power mode on , dissapeared. turned low poer mode off , came back. try if wondering why can't proactive working.   attached files: image.png file size: 1.2 mb views: 92 image.png file size: 1 mb views: 76 donga120 said: ↑ i reset settings , proactive stuff came back. turned low power mode on , dissapeared. turned low poer mode off , came back. try if wondering why can't proactive working. click expand... just tried this. siri suggestions still doesn't show (ios 9 pb 2).   Forums

How to downgrade to IOS 8 using IOS9 backup

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so updated phone ios 9, pretty until action camera app couldn't work phone because of ios 9. know because tried on friends iphone , worked fine. downgrade phone ios 8, know click restore iphone use backup problem won't able use ios 9 backup. there anyway downgrade phone ios 8 version using ios 9 backup of phone? thanks, enoc http://i.imgur.com/b9e2pun.png   attached files: itunes screenshot 1.png file size: 307.3 kb views: 171 conepwnd said: ↑ so updated phone ios 9, pretty until action camera app couldn't work phone because of ios 9. know because tried on friends iphone , worked fine. downgrade phone ios 8, know click restore iphone use backup problem won't able use ios 9 backup. there anyway downgrade

Watch already scratched from normal wear

am out of luck in switching out? i've had 5 weeks , notice 3 noticeable scratches in bottom left corner. know should have had scree protector on go..but didn't expect scratched soon. has had luck returning them? ordered screen protectors prevent further damage. i'm hoping might hide scratches there..even if little bit. love watch, incredibly disappointing aspect of it.   the sport has same ion-x glass iphone, meaning it's scratchable. had unrealistic expectation, people expect them on iphone , many use screen protector result. ss model if don't want worry obvious scratches (although oleophobic coating still scratch they're not visible unless under lights).   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software

How breakable is the iphone 6 screen?

mistake. wrong forum. sorry.   same gorilla glass depends on object or point falls on. posted in wrong forum area.   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

Macbook Retina Fan Creaking Noise

i noticed new macbook pro 15" retina making strange creaking noise. i'm not sure if fan or not, sounds fan running low or trying start up. here's link sound i'm hearing: https://soundcloud.com/tyler-james-hienkel/macbook-pro-creaking-fan-noise it's pretty faint, annoying when i'm in quiet room. noticed tends happen right after move laptop, i'm not sure if causation or coincidence. sound normal?   hello have had same problem! on mid 2012. dropped iphone 5s on keyboard heard fan go crazy, left fan needed replaced after taxes , no warranty, costed near $100 @ local apple store. have thread on this. said would've been covered under applecare if did have warranty.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro

New iPod Touch 6th Gen

hi everyone. has new ipod touch 6th gen. have 2 questions: 1. apple watch work it? 2. fitbit use m8 count steps 3. camera samples? how compare 5th gen camera? close buying one, help/advice. appreciated.   no idea on iwatch , fitbit compatibility, took few preliminary shots last night (indoor, low light, no flash) , images great. idevice camera quality thing miss since moving android. apparently touch 6g uses same cameras used in latest ipad.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod touch 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

Cross-promote your app with Tappx

hey there!i'm kristina, indie app developer enrolled in cross promotion community called tappx. since it's based on cross promotion, bigger community becomes better us, users. now, it's been working me, , popularity of apps has increased. don't know how cross promotion works, it's simple: advertise app in app, , in yours. tappx gives credits advertising other apps in own app, , can choose want spend credits (tappix). can choose country want advertised in , design own promotion campaign. furthermore, if don't have banners of own, have available ones can freely use. won’t take more 20 minutes upload app there , start making profit out of it. try , register via link both credit bigger promotion campaigns. thanks! tappx cross promotion platform apps – app marketing platform   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Problem with Trackpad and Mouse after 10.10.4

hello, have upgraded 10.10.4 on imac. encountering problem have never had before. have both apple trackpad magic mouse. use trackpad. since upgrade, both of these input devices have become "flaky". find when trackpad laggy, flaky, jumpy , slow, can switch mouse , work few minutes when trackpad acting up. mouse might have same issue , can switch trackpad , work while. basically, has happened both of bluetooth input devices. i've tried deleting trackpad bluetooth connections , re-adding again. still same problem. tips try?   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