Posts

Showing posts from April, 2014

Mid 2014 graphic switch glitch

so when switches between intel iris , nvidia 750m, there black screen pause. happens longer amount of time more ever.   maybe has fact i'm using nvidia web driver....maybe   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 Management App 'DaisyDisk' Gets Major Overhaul With Faster Scanning Speeds, New Look

Image
disk management app daisydisk received major update today, overhauling interface , improving disk scanning speeds. new daisydisk 4 app has new, flatter design aims match os x yosemite , el capitan, bright colors, it's able scan drives 20 times fast, , consumes less memory when in use. of unfamiliar daisydisk , it's app gives visual overview of what's eating space on mac. displays files in pinwheel-shaped disk map, letting locate , clean large files. after quick scan, interactive disk map pops up, organized different colors denote various sections of drive. clicking section drills down individual folders , files arranged size , color, takes few seconds find content that's taking lot of space. ​ file names listed @ side of app , content want delete can dragged down bucket located @ bottom of app. once you've collected files deletion, can removed click. quote "not daisydisk 4 have updated

Apple have started pushing through apps supporting iOS 9

just got app update coming google chrome saying supports ios 9. apple allowing theses pushed early?   sam3020 said: ↑ just got app update coming google chrome saying supports ios 9. apple allowing theses pushed early? click expand... more they've tested on latest ios 9 dp , works fine, they've changed description works on ios 9.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 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

ipad air 2 charging issue

i got ipad air 2 replaced yesterday sealed , let battery drain till 20% put charge waited till charger full come 2 3 hours later stuck on 97 % thing fixed rebooting ipad , showed full charge can issue got ipad air 2 replaced before due charging issues   mine has done few times, software not reporting charged. air 2 has worked , not problem worried over. try use device , relax.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Safari Website Notifications

i have problem on both of macbook pros anytime reboot, notifications in safari no longer work. have go safari notifications , delete notifications in there, revisit sites , accept notifications popup. computer doesn't seem affected of mine 2012 i7 mini running mavericks. ideas stop on yosemite?   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

Any good PDF reader?

on windows , android tablets there pdf readers cover short list of items i'm shocked has been difficult find on ios. of must have found 1 following: 1) uses entire screen view text (most have annoying transparency on top , bottom of pdfs). 2) has simple pagination allows tap screen (or use volume buttons) turn entire page. don't want swipe pages , have slide. want tap/swipe, press , have entire page go next page. pretty simple concept. 3) locks zoom. #3 have. #1 surprisingly difficult find. #2 haven't yet found , went through several pdf apps. things dataviz' documents go - standard long time - pitiful when comes pdfs. spreadsheets ok , document editing decent ends. found couple of free (pay upgrade) readers 2 of 3 never pagination. guys use read pdfs?   i think last time had read pdf, ended using ibooks app. said kindle app.  

MBP Mid 2015 & Boot Camp

i received notification catalyst control app there update available. hit update tell me cant find amd hardware , cant open catalyst @ all. i've tried running installer boot camp install , picking option repair still no change.   i had same issue, , got rid of boot camp partition altogether. interrested hear if being resolved. might try bc again then.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Is iOS9's latest beta killing battery life?

a couple of days ago noticed watch's battery life has fallen off cliff. before every day put on charger 25 percent or more battery left. past couple of days has gotten below 10 percent in same usage time. didn't notice change in first ios 9 beta release, upgraded second 1 , has happened since that. turned off hey siri conserve battery, isn't big deal since annoyed having "hey siri" twice work. still seems have couple hours less battery life. else noticed recently? i've been going same places , doing same things, it's not of sudden started running 3 miles day , it's using heart rate monitor more.   beta software.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Ap

Mac MAIL "SEND AGAIN" no work no good

just noticed "send again" doesn't work in mac mail. on other computer same operating system, have is: 1.) highlight message 2.) go "message --> send again" now, nothing happens when click "send again." contextual "right click" send again doesn't work, either. however, if open message, can click send again , works, that's besides point. did go preferences make sure "don't give me problems" checkbox checked. other "simply reinstalling entire os," know how fix this?   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

Question about how iCloud photos is supposed to sync

i have icloud photos turned on in of idevices , use mac os x (yosemite) photos app. took photos on iphone 5s morning, , 6 hours later had not synced icloud, understand (i think) expected behavior, until (a) iphone charged , (b) hooked wifi sync won't take place. correct? connected iphone charger , verified there working wifi connection. shortly thereafter, looking @ os x photos app saw photos present under import heading in sidebar under name of iphone. so, far good. but, looking @ icloud.com photos seen! waited hour, , still not there. went os x photos app , clicked "import." within minute, visible on icloud.com. not understand why necessary manually import images using os x photos app in order pix visible on icloud.com. should happening automatically?   photos should sync automatically devices have enabled. photos should sync when in wi-fi, don't think phone needs

Launch Pad Folders Blank (apps also missing)

Image
hi everyone, wondering if else having issue , if there way fix atm? thanks shawn   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Is there a way to totally reset Apple Music?

because of am's bugs wound monkeying around shouldn't have in attempt try fix problem caused bug, , result messed bunch of things in playlists , elsewhere too. wanna reset apple music entirely , start scratch. , since cloud service i'm sure if did total erase , reinstall of ios problems still there in instant connects cloud. ideas?   turning , icml off has worked me. did have full restore of itunes library, music, etc. because of fubaring icml did.   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

Some songs not available in Apple Music?

i signed trial today after making 100% sure i'd got songs backed external drive in case went walkabouts after signing up. having randomly browsed service i've noticed on albums not songs available stream. example: last 3 tracks on 1989 , first 2 on retrospectacle: supertramp anthology. there's more these ones i've stumbled on far. now, of these tracks available buy in itunes store not available streaming. first thought "album only" tracks in store. true of ones on 1989 not supertramp ones. idea why tracks unavailable no apparent reason? if it's licensing , artist/label has chosen not make them available that's fine wouldn't mind popup if try play 1 saying "sorry, track not available in apple music. available buy in itunes store" rather neither ios or itunes doing @ if try play them. it's we're left guess why these apps behave way.   Forums

A few Music and iCloud Music Library questions ...

we have 5 iphones in our house. have been sharing single itunes account years. different music , works downloading songs want each of our phones. have never enabled icloud family sharing. yesterday grabbed ios 8.4 , started playing new music app. kids want use well, @ least 3 months if not more. logged in our shared itunes credentials (technically, wife's). son downloaded 8.4 , connected little later , started making playlists. few questions i'm not clear on hoping me ... 1. see in order enable playlists, looks need enable icloud music library. 1a. same thing icloud family sharing? if now, how different? 2. things stand now, our shared itunes credentials, sharing same settings? is, if create playlist, son have well? when chose music preferences @ beginning, apply him? 3. downsides or concerns enabling icloud music library? 3a. use additional cellular data move songs around? or it smart enough when i'm in wifi? 4. downsides enabling i

Battery saving mode in control center

why low power mode not accessible through control center? seems logical me. of beta testers maybe report apple? think better.   maybe putting there suggests need deal weak battery have left setting deeper in settings. if asking option pick in control center , not focus on 1 setting. you're saying though.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 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

Benchmarks Show iPhone Performance Difference When iOS 9's Low Power Mode is Activated

Image
ios 9, apple introduced low power mode, designed extend battery life when iphone's power running low. according feature's description, low power mode works reducing iphone's performance , cutting down on background activity. geekbench 3 has been updated work ios 9, letting more detailed @ how low power mode works , how throttles iphone's cpu performance when activated. without low power mode activated, iphone 6 plus scored 1606 on single-core processor test , 2891 on multi-core processor test. when low power mode turned on, same iphone 6 plus scored 1019 on single-core test , 1751 on multi-core test, suggesting there's significant performance reduction when low power mode enabled save battery possible. ​ results similar on iphone 5s, performance reduced 40 percent. saw single/multi-core scores of 1386/2511 without low power mode , scores of 816/1405 low power mode turned on. low power mode activates when iphone @ 10

Resolved Shouldn't the iOS 6 and iOS 5 and earlier forums be merged

just curious.   yeah i'm thinking it's time ios 6 gets thrown in ios 5 , older folder.   Forums Mac Community Site and Forum Feedback 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

Switching to Family Sharing

i thinking of turning on family sharing family of 4 understand how family accounts work apple music. family uses apple id content purchases (apps,music, etc.) each have own id other purposes. tips switching or reasons shouldn't it? i'm thinking i'll have family music plan might start now. shared experiences welcome.   i did ready apple music. still use itunes id before different icloud id. used itunes id there's. now, family of 4 each has own id itunes. in cases icloud , itunes ids same now. random thoughts: ask buy system not work me. works doesn't "work". didn't want give kids password hand me phone, put in password, ask me approve purchase. turned off before put in password. difference in future purchase theirs take them. asked sharing location. see them don't see me. it's do. don't track wife. kids. shared calendar fine unneeded. aalready sha

Macbook Pro in future ask ??? [ t h a n k s ]

Image
know how many lbs next macbook pro weight ? take guess want apple making thin macbook pro ipad air , light weight , thin , ? looking around 2lb macbook pro , possible next release ???   considering got weight down 4.5 lbs (from 5.5) don't see going below 3.5 lbs time soon. (15" version)   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

Mail app improvements?

i think mail app disappointing feature of osx i've ever used. it's been dumpster fire. leaves messages in inbox when deleted them on iphone, takes 5 minutes quit sometimes, stops receiving mail no reason though says accounts online, etc etc etc. i'm using standard gmail. should easy enough, right? has been working 10.11 mail app? better, worse, still in development, what's scoop?   eicca said: ↑ i think mail app disappointing feature of osx i've ever used. it's been dumpster fire. leaves messages in inbox when deleted them on iphone, takes 5 minutes quit sometimes, stops receiving mail no reason though says accounts online, etc etc etc. i'm using standard gmail. should easy enough, right? has been working 10.11 mail app? better, worse, still in development, what's scoop? click expand... actually, there's nothing stand

iPad mini Just bought an iPad mini 3 refurb!

Image
i had been looking ipad mini 2 while now, , willing go refurb route, i've had luck before refurbs walmart.com, 2 weeks ago had found actual ipad mini "3" 64gb $350. took me couple of days make mind up, go buy it, , sold out. put reminder notification in when stock again. late last night notification, wait till today buy it. bought it, told buddy of mine one, logs in, , sold out again. these go fast. looks i'll hold on 1 long haul. 64gb i've wanted   congratulations!! next ipad mini 64gb well. i'm using 32gb rmini2 , wish had more elbow room. i'm waiting 4 come out snap 1 released. i'm using iphone 6, find myself holding home button on rmini dupe. lol enjoy purchase   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad

Apple TV vs ???

i'm cutting cord directv. i'm confused of various streamers available out there. separates apple tv roku or other competition?   rockitdog said: ↑ i'm cutting cord directv. i'm confused of various streamers available out there. separates apple tv roku or other competition? click expand... apple tv hardware 3 years old , limited in can do. imo roku unless have lots invested itunes , want mirror play.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Getting Directions

i'm taking couple of road trips week, , noticed yesterday in asking phone directions locations close watch joined in. if use phone directions on course of 3 hours, watch going involved 3 hours , drain down battery? possible exit out on watch , save battery life?   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

VGA Out on iMac G3

Image
i looking @ 1 of imacs bought yesterday, , noticed on of it. assume it's aftermarket, don't recall seeing of sort before. both came same seller and, per him, bought @ same time(one each daughter). has run before? haven't hooked monitor yet. btw, seller threw big stack of goodies in sale, including 2 macally swivel bases integrate 4-port powered hub, 2 rs-422 ports, adb port, , floppy drive. best prize, though-a harmon kardon isub, aka ijellyfish. unfortunately, leopard deprecated support these(a little bit of internet searching turned installer adds needed kexts) worked great evening testing under os 9.2 the(excellent) built in imac speakers.   some of slot-load models came vga port stock. unfortunately, believe can used screen mirroring, not extended desktop. there's brief apple support page here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/ht2682 also, isub sweet!

Scratches? [Spun-off from: Stainless Steel Space Black Shipping Status]

i want return scratched watch before 2 weeks , new one, lol.   dannyyankou said: ↑ i want return scratched watch before 2 weeks , new one, lol. click expand... love see photos of scratched one, , know caused it. i'm afraid sb one. think ss better wear sb will.   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

Dual-Layer Slim Case - iPhone 6

Image
hey guys. after searching days, found nice case , thought i'd share. http://www.amazon.com/plusinnotm-perfect-fit-protective-dual-layer-green-gray/dp/b00w93nxd2/ mint green color, it's unique , easy find when lay phone down somewhere , forget put it.you can directly access external buttons , controls it $4.99 after coupon , free prime shipping coupon: ugropukn let me know if you'd well.   color product have other color options?   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

4.24 42MM BLK SPORTis shipping out !!!!!!!!!!!!1

Image
.   attached files: apple 1.png file size: 158.5 kb views: 92 a2.png file size: 36.9 kb views: 74 a3.png file size: 58.5 kb views: 78 there no such thing black apple watch sport. , there is such thing lower case.   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

Where do you keep your extra bands?

just wondering, have purchased bands change of watch time time, guys store bands? wondering if there nice tray of sorts recommend keep them.   there few suggestions here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1879381   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

Watch selfies

i put watch in pocket while protect moving bunch of boxes. couple hours later noticed number of watch screenshots in iphone camera roll. watch taking selfies in pocket! shudder (shutter?) think of else little bugger might right combination of pocket button pushes.   use passcode , unlock iphone , won't have problem. that's why iphone has slide unlock , people sleep iphones before pocketing them, prevent pocket dialing. there's no slide unlock on 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

Mac Mini - GoPro Help

hello, looking @ buying mac mini editing of gopro videos , photos. it's specs are: processor 3.0ghz dual-core intel core i7 processor (turbo boost 3.5ghz) 4mb on-chip shared l3 cache memory 8gb of 1600mhz lpddr3 memory storage 1tb (5400-rpm) hard drive1 graphics intel iris graphics , wondering if mac mini able play 720p 240fps videos , 2.7k 60fps? guys!   zeraus7 said: ↑ hello, looking @ buying mac mini editing of gopro videos , photos. it's specs are: processor 3.0ghz dual-core intel core i7 processor (turbo boost 3.5ghz) 4mb on-chip shared l3 cache memory 8gb of 1600mhz lpddr3 memory storage 1tb (5400-rpm) hard drive1 graphics intel iris graphics , wondering if mac mini able play 720p 240fps videos , 2.7k 60fps? guys! click expand... first off, don't bother i7. i5s , i7 in mini both dual co

June 22-29 delivery dates (all models)

just creating thread monitor movement june 22-29 window. (i looked , didn't see existing thread) have 42mm ss blue leather loop and/or ss ban coming during time (ordered 4/23)   all of them?   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

Expanded notification shows too soon?

Image
for notifications messages , events, when raise wrist see large image indicating type of notification. in theory, if hold wrist up, more details shown you. in practice, find in time takes me decide i'm not interested , lower wrist again, additional information has popped up. don't think i've ever glanced , lowered wrist enough (naturally) see initial notification. else find same?   i've noticed on videos i've seen. doesn't seem offer quick glance information long @ all. i'll able test when watch arrives!   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

Help - 1.1 or 1.3?

i decided buy macbook in space gray , went through whole checkout process , i'm click on purchase, i'm wondering if made right choice in getting 1.1 base model. i'll using main computer , things emails, internet, excel/word documents, photos (sorting, arranging, etc... no editing), watching movies on itunes/netflix. 1.1 or notice lag , have buyers remorse upgraded 1.3? 1.1 ships out in 1 bus day best buy whereas orders apple ship 3-4 weeks... @ end of day if i'm spending kind of money i'd rather machine i'm happy not how arrives (even though wish 3-4 weeks overestimate lol)   for simple requirement's maybe should chromebook , forgo macbook. being said,i can't imagine apple made 1.3 vs 1.1 if speed not significant.if willing pay apple product,what's couple hundred.   Forums

ARM64 hall of fame and ARM32 hall of shame

Image
i apple's push make apps 64 bits. has been slow until recently, but, last month, large number of apps have been re-released 64-bit apps. then, there holdouts-- apps have been fixed long time ago , haven't been. i've been using system activity monitor (arm64 itself) see apps running arm64. hall of fame (64 bits) (all of ios system processes) (i believe standard apps - mail, safari, preferences, contacts, calendar, etc.) system activity monitor google maps google chrome youtube khan academy accuweather wikipedia weatherbug weather intel ark adobe acrobat gotomeeting codeacademy nba game time mlb @ bat instapaper gas buddy cnn cbs news abc news (abc news local affiliate) (cbs news local affiliate) appleinsider usatoday ap mobile huffington post business insider bloomberg business flipboard atlantic hall of shame (arm32) google earth (really? come on, goo

Making sense of your WATCH's home screen

Image
imore.com has nice article on how rethink way rearrange icons on watch's home screen. http://www.imore.com/top-5-tips-help-you-organize-your-apple-watch-apps while apple boasts on 3,000 apps ready watch, tiny home screen start bit unwieldy, when there no folders or spotlight (just siri). can make patterns or layouts can make more sense you, or cool. yours like? decided put important icons near center clock icon, spreading them out in lined patterns above , below. bottom have travel , social apps, games, , top have activity , shopping stuff.   beyondthetech said: ↑ imore.com has nice article on how rethink way rearrange icons on watch's home screen. http://www.imore.com/top-5-tips-help-you-organize-your-apple-watch-apps while apple boasts on 3,000 apps ready watch, tiny home screen start bit unwieldy, when there no folders

Silence your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time?

hey everyone, i've been looking around on these forums , elsewhere , couldn't find answer. i'm wondering if there's way silence iphone , apple watch @ same time? know of different ways silence apple watch (glances/putting palm on watch) wondering if it's possible flip mute switch on iphone , have automatically silence watch too? think it'll convenient because when work automatically silence phone, have manually silence watch too. way have 2 work together? thanks!   ayobonus said: ↑ hey everyone, i've been looking around on these forums , elsewhere , couldn't find answer. i'm wondering if there's way silence iphone , apple watch @ same time? know of different ways silence apple watch (glances/putting palm on watch) wondering if it's possible flip mute switch on iphone , have automatically silence watch

Ring tone on watch the same as on phone

if have ring tone on phone, there way play on watch? thanks.   gmouse said: ↑ if have ring tone on phone, there way play on watch? thanks. click expand... nope, not current os. maybe changes os2 haven't heard of indication beta. watch & phone muted. couple of taps on wrist every , enough.   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

iMac 5K 2014 with Broadwell (i7-5775C) update?

i curious whether can update imac 5k late 2014 14nm i7-5775c. knows if compatible imac? thanks!   well haswell 22nm i'm going go out on limb , it's highly unlikely.   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

Resolved Any way to hide default Apps in 10.11?

i've been trying clean applications folder, , trying hide junk game center, chess, dvd player, photo booth. found instructions on hiding these apps online, chflags hidden command in terminal not seem work @ under 10.11. know how hide these apps on el cap? have sip disabled.   i don't know if possible, directly delete unwanted apps in other systems such linux, system own one.   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) 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

Upgrading from a Early 2009 iMac to a 2011 iMac, Worth the Switch? Opinions?

so @ moment have 2009 20'' imac - 2.66ghz core 2 duo, 2gb ram, 7200rpm hdd. haven't tried doing it, surfing web, , occasional adobe lightroom editing(sluggish least). have custom built pc i'm using sony vegas pro 13 / 1080p video, photoshop cs6, adobe after effects, lightroom, want switch mac main machine, , spend around $600-800. 2009 imac have yosemite, , beachballs between switching apps, or if many things running @ 1 time. when watching 1080p video on youtube, becomes real choppy on graphic intensive websites tumblr , such. here question. i'm debating on myself between either 2011 imac 21.5'' or 2012 imac 21.5'' replace 2009 imac , become main machine. the 2011 imac 21.5'' has upgradability (screen held magnets), , core i5, 2012, , i'll able put ssd, , upgrade ram cheaper paying premium. the 2012 imac 21.5'' has no upgradability, or not easily, , can't stand fact apple puts 5200rpm hard

clarification on OSX recovery

my friends father bought 13 mbp few months ago. has not used since , has forgotten os x password. there hidden recovery drive on machine when try restart machine , reload os x not use recovery partition, starts downloading os instead. normal? ask because internet slow here , requiring 30 hours download recovery installation. maching use recovery partition i'm not clear on how works. there way can force recover partition or download required? much.   the recovery partition contains limited set of tools try , recover system. if need re-install operating system itself, yes, download required.   Forums Macs macOS OS X Mavericks (10.9) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID i

Major battery drain

the battery in apple watch drains super quick. battery drained 50 percent in 2 1/2 hours. test, removed notifications except messages, phone, skype, , standard calendar, phone , email. still losing 15 percent per hour. apple wants me "test" setting new without apps did first apple watch. i'm on third (second had manufacturing blemishes) , since behaving first, thinking configuration issue or iphone killing apple watch battery. i've read many people getting battery life (15 or more hours "lots" of notifications, exercise, etc) don't know need do. suggestions?   my battery drain quick, i'm interested in thread... @ moment have wear watch @ home because i'm on vacation , don't want wear @ beach, not able testing during next 3 weeks. realized wearing few hours duration goes down 40% more or less, similar usage.  

New Mac Pro Power light turning off while sleeping.

i noticed strange nmp. since updating 10.10.4 after nmp goes sleep mode light pulses normal after extended period of time, few hours power light turns off. wakes after hit button on keyboard , power light comes on. called applecare , lady spoke said first time has heard of issue. curious if else has had same issue. did smc reset , still there. no other issues mac. suggested bring in apple store diagnostics. did hardware test , passed.   sounds lot hibernate mode. wonder if apple enabled hibernate default in 10.10.4. wouldn't know, i'm still on 10.10.3.   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Pro

Why does iMovie shrink and remove the top/bottom when exporting video on iPhone?

Image
i have iphone 5s ios 8.4. recorded video using built-in camera app. how built-in photos app shows video: opened imovie app (version 2.1.2), created new project, imported video, did not editing, , exported video using "save video" option (exported 1080p). when went built-in photos app, how showed exported video: why has exported video been shrunk, , had top , bottom cropped off? instead of being tall rectangular video original was, exported video square lot of black space around it.   short answer - looks shot video in portrait format iphone held vertically. imovie expects video landscape format hence cropping. try again iphone held horizontally.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iP

Auto iOS 8.4 and CarPlay changes

carplay has been modified bit in ios 8.4. using on pioneer avh-4000nex. not capable of wireless carplay, believe require head unit connect via wifi. audiobooks has own button on carplay shifted podcasts (which listen more) next page. wish carplay allowed me organize icons can on phone. if there way edit order of carplay icons love know. music icon has new icon pretty offers playlists , music available on phone. although subscribed apple music there no option searching music itunes or playing suggested playlist. there seems improvement in overall function of carplay. in previous ios versions have hiccups in getting carplay start, or getting podcasts resume play. found quitting podcast on phone or restarting phone work again. big fan of carplay , not buy car without it.   i agree mentioned here, ability move podcasts main screen. using pioneer head unit , whole solution feel bit more stable 8.4

iOS 9 Beta 2 and Wi-Fi Issues

hi there, first post (even though i've been avid reader on 10 years now... yes, can't believe either). download ios 9 beta 2 yesterday , wi-fi giving me trouble. 1. first off, telling me passwords incorrect on home network (i have 2) 2. when resetted network setting, connected properly, nothing loading (safari, e-mail, etc.) guys think problem is? how think should fix it? , else experiencing same thing? (i have 6gb data package month , don't mind using want fix problem) lot guys joey   i've had issue in ios 8. try clicking 'forget network' , re-connecting network again.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 9 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTune

iMac Retina Temperatures?

what temps imac running? system seems little hot fans have kick in every once in while. fans kick in when playing video, flash or no flash. temperature stay little high, fans 1700rpm. system temperature using system (not playing games or video) between 140 , 151, depending on i'm doing. currently, i'm @ 147 fans @ 1200rpm. have lot of programs open @ once, not use memory: twitter, mail, calendar, reminders, , 2 browsers. did see before retina imac's run hotter. these temperatures consistent or high?   thebigd23 said: ↑ what temps imac running? system seems little hot fans have kick in every once in while. fans kick in when playing video, flash or no flash. temperature stay little high, fans 1700rpm. system temperature using system (not playing games or video) between 140 , 151, depending on i'm doing. currently, i'm @ 147 fans @ 1200rpm.

Phorce Pro 'Smart Bag'

i've been considering purchase of phorce pro commute. bought 1 of these bags? can't find many thorough reviews spend lot of time talking them. i've contacted support team couple questions before make order , i'm yet receive response - start guess..   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

New To Photography, avid Photoshop User

hello macrumors, wanted make post here asking tips or guidelines may give new photography. i'd give bit of background, mention equipment , software have in order if kind enough reply. may bit of lengthy post, , admittedly sub-forum seems bit intimidating beginner myself, appreciate feedback. own 2 cameras , purchased each 1 intentions of using them video. pen , ink illustrations , had hoped start recording , commentating them in order others learn draw. have canon eos m (mirrorless/compact) , sony wx350 (point-and-shoot). purchased canon year , half ago, , sony year ago when decided wanted bit more portable mirrorless still recorded in 1080p. long story short, unfortunately after getting prepared of , purchasing of equipment, had succumbed few different mental disorders, , have failed of it. i'm sorry if of camera terms off, don't know them or taking photographs whole, 1 thing familiar editing software. have been using photoshop since quite

Best 3rd Party Apple Watch Straps in the UK?

so, uk based aw owners bought 3rd party strap particularly like? if so, post images , website info ordering here! browsing amazon, , honest vast majority of straps listed screaming scam.   why scam? cheap-looking.   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

Best strap for Space Gray 38mm?

i wondering best combos space gray 38mm.   http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/space-gray-sport-owners-what-other-bands-did-you-get.1873933/   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