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Old CD drive for current MacBook Air.

i thinking of removing cd drive of white plastic macbook, mid 2008, stick cheap superdrive case on ebay ( http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/new-usb-...-12-7-9-5mm-/191676061601?hash=item2ca0c897a1 ) , use current macbook air. feasible idea, , know if work?   yes should work. listing says it's usb 2.0. but, drive cd drive? apple's specs call out 8x superdrive (dvd±r dl/dvd±rw/cd-rw). lou   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

Is the MBP 13 for me?

i have mba 13" 2013 , can new mbp 13" 2015 on discount. love mba snappy, got long lasting battery life , have never heard fan (even if put ear chassi). i'm looking upgrade screen estate (plan run mbp 1680x1050 or 1920x1200) , little better igpu performance (only playing hearthstone). time buy? or resolution less performance mba? think mbp redesigned when skylake version released?   i doubt rmbp skylake come out year. 2016. had fine mba 13" 2013 well, switched rmbp 13" 2015 because of screen. care screen quality, , while mba not bad, it's not great either. browse web in bed macbook , that's when face gets close screen, pretty close, inches away. can see little pixels when that. bothered me lot , strained eyes bit. rmbp doesn't happen anymore, can't believe how crisp looks close. because laptop working fine , wasn't willing spend money better scree

Username iCloud Mail: help me choose the best!

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hi, decided open new icloud account , use email, see integrate idevices. name (an example) composed by: firstname secondname surname (example: william henry gates ) tried , after different tryout find free mail address: william.h.gates@icloud.com think about? it's mail address? icloud mail secure if use strong password? (they don't use 2 step auth) thanks!   only can decide like. remember can create 3 aliases, if change mind later it's not disaster. note though setting client-based access icloud contacts , calendars on non-apple devices bit of pain, since apple doesn't officially publish caldav/carddav urls , doesn't work clients reason (e.g. thunderbird sogo plugin stopped working while ago). on windows might need outlook, client supported windows version of icloud app. , icloud offers 2-step authentication in countries. i'd recommend use it.

Replacing 17" Macbook Pro 500GB HD To 2TB HD Woes.

i have mid-2009 macbook pro 17" 500gb, , trying replace hd larger 2tb hd. main reason doing so have more room projects, , able upgrade yosemite. right hd not have enough room upgrade. so, bought 2.5" 2tb hd, , having difficulties trying make new hd startup disc, can boot it. have looked how "install new hd on macbook pro" on youtube, videos show how physically install hardware. can't find info on how load os onto new hd can boot after install internally. i've tried timemachine way well. did put files on it, still can't boot it. seems should easy thing do, can't seem figure out. missing here? out there can me? please do! thank in advance!   3 options either: usb recovery key - http://www.macworld.com/article/236...otable-os-x-10-10-yosemite-install-drive.html use programme super duper or carbon copy cloner clone existing & copy new one, or, inter

PSA for those with 3rd-party SSD: SMS reenabled after 10.11

i double checking hibernate mode settings , noticed sudden motion sensor had been reenabled. it's highly change happened when installed 10.11 public beta 5. ssds it's recommended disable because if detects motion kill read/write processes until motion stops. unnecessary ssds , can mess in situations constant live read/write important, such recording. apple has easy way disable here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/ht201666   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

Mac Book Pro Only charges when switched off anyone help?

hi i've got late 2011 13" mac book pro, charges (i.e. charge goes orange) when switched off. means cant charge battery whilst using have use battery life instead. can think of havent tried fix issue? have tried below:- pram smc holding down power 5 seconds pressing again (whilst battery disconnected) replaced dc board changed battery brand new battery changed chargers have few , know work when mac book plugged in, uses battery power. know nothing wrong dc board brand new , wouldnt charge @ if wasnt working plus still getting same issue before replaced it.   unorthodox question, charge in recovery partition or in safe mode?   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Softwa

Should iTunes store have an Apple Watch section

i know watch app on iphone has section apps, barely ever gets updated. can search itunes store apple watch doesn't show full range of apps available. i'm wondering why there option select between iphone & ipad apps @ top of itunes app store no 3rd option watch apps. has found better way of searching these within itunes. right i'm getting better info on apps available 3rd party sites apple seems bit disjointed.   this feature indeed missing.   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

OS X Trouble with Shadow of Mordor

cant figure out i'm doing wrong. stealth mode, playing opening scenes, indicates keyboard combination of l shift. won't work. command kill minion on ground l control left mouse click doesn't work. says hold 2 keys down right click. thoughts?   nevermind! l shift left shift , l control left control. bad.   Forums Special Interests Mac and PC Games iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

MBP 2.2 ghz or 2.5 ghz for editing? HELP!

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hi! im planning buy new macbook pro retina 16g ram, core i7, 256g gift boyfriend. doing lot of film editing , photoshop. found a certified refurbished 15.4-inch macbook pro 2.2ghz quad-core intel i7 retina display on apples website a$ 2,239 . gonna it? or need 2.5 ghz a$2.800? not know stuff want make sure last. appreciate advice.. thanks!   they'll both last long each other. 10% reduction in processing times worth $600?   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

4k Video on the Youtube App?

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hey guys, have atv 3 , have have home theatre system set up, saw few stunning 4k videos on youtube on imac selecting 4k resolution in dropdown menu on video page on youtube ( video record) question this, how can play same video on apple tv 3? want see beautiful super hd resolution video on oled tv , home theater system, know can go youtube app on apple tv how can tell youtube app on apple tv play video @ highest available resolution? oled tv not 4k 1080p lg oled neither imac , 4k video looked absoloutley stunning higher level of detail other hd content have seen, in other words, how can tell youtube app on apple tv 3 play video youtube @ highest resolution available ?(2160p 4k)   you can't unfortunately. random, when bought oled left lg demo stick plugged in, have nice content demos   Forums Apple TV

Can't install El Cap in external usb 3 drive

so decided test cap on external usb 3 enclosure. downloaded first public beta app store, double clicked, selected partition (gpt hfs+) restart. when installer boots up, theres nothing writing or reading external, , after not minute unmounts, option install yosemite installation. ran diskutil verify on terminal see if keep busy, , unmounted midway, decided not try installation. couple of things note: -there no usb tab in system information in os x install. -a week ago installed el cap usb 2.0 stick, no problems ( painfully slow) -on same external enclosure have 2 other partitions, 1 time machine other stuff dont want in tm, no filevault. -the external works fine in yosemite, stays mounted if disk spins down. -this first public beta installer, should download latest? installer use actual beta drivers , maybe theres buggy 1 usb 3 ???   el capitan has serious issue usb devices. want install full

Carrier New to iphone

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just got 5c wife , need set apple id. intered email address and set password , message received   attached files: 20150728_175330.jpg file size: 1.1 mb views: 41 sounds whatever email address have entered has been associated apple id. perhaps might have apple id created point? think should able @ https://appleid.apple.com/   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iMac 27 with 5K or not? :/

so planning on buying imac 27inch. checking prices - 2k display 1tb fusion drive 200 less base 5k model. wanted ask whether difference between 2 gpus huge - gt 755m vs amd 290 ( not x 1 ). don't want extreme usage. doing moderate gaming. games gta v , fifa. future proofing welcome.   some gaming benchmarks m290. not whole lot. suppose sum article saying m295x: can try game @ 5k. m290x: better dial down resolution 1440p m290: you're better off 1080p of course, these benchmarks perfunctory. sure, cinebanch easy test, in right mind want game @ 900x650-- size of cinebench's viewport? notebook check says gt755m low , medium on gtav, , m290x low medium , high. http://www.notebookcheck.net/computer-games-on-laptop-graphics-cards.13849.0.html   Forums Macs Des

[Canada] $3200 for base MBP 15" model?

hi everyone, i'm actively looking laptop , heard great things macs , build quality/customer support. minimum requirement screen size 15", upon checking pricing of base 15" mbp model, comes out @ ~$3200 for base model (with applecare & canadian taxes) includes: meager 256 gb ssd. no dedicated gpu. how guys rationalize expending amount of money laptop 256 gb of ssd , no discrete gpu? serious question.   im located in canada, price ridiculous! it's because of canadian dollar. buy off kijiji, there lots of same model 256gb base model   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Profession

Please tell me best photo editing app....

that's $30 or less? need able edit, crop, cut, resize, blemish repair, etc. can no longer deal stock apps.   pixelmator   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

[Board Game] 5Squared

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5squared iphone released board game 5x5 squares , 1-4 game pieces. play against phone or other players (upto 4) roll dice , move pieces reach goal before others , send them home on way ! choose set of 4 game pieces , board styles. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/5squared/id867381906?mt=8 website: http://brisksolutions.weebly.com   adding couple of screenshots - ========================================================================   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

iMessage restore & App Data savepath?

hey guys! ever since apple restricted app data access ios 8.3 deperately looking way circumvent restriction. taig released new jb , hopeful again since means can root access idevices' file system. unfortunately, however, have no idea ios saves "documents", "library" etc. folders of each app, why i'm turning you: please tell me how can find folders? also, restore imessage log, i.e., sms.db, sms.db-shm , on without restoring itunes backup. there way extract files existing itunes backup in order copy them newly configured ios? hope can me! cheers, autoshot   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Jailbreaks and iOS Hacks iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple

Upgrade to PB1, missing App Store (on iPhone 4s)

hi everyone! upgraded ios 9 pb1 earlier, , discovered app store app has disappeared iphone 4s. restart did not make appear again. please asap. thanks.   that's odd, have tried searching it?   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

Unable to download the Icloud Library Photos

dear friends, having frustrating problem icloud photo library. have 3 apple devices. iphone6, ipad air2 , macbook pro ( bought ). icloud photo library working seamlessly between iphone , ipad unable library downloaded/created on macbook pro. have 2834 photos ( photos) in iphone , ipad , when set icloud account in macbook pro, preparing exact number of photos (2834 photos ) when starts adding items getting stuck @ 2589 items , never adding more items. in set window, optimize mac storage selected , photo stream , icloud photo sharing deselected. photos app on iphone6 on , phone not locked or anything. wifi connection thru fiber , having 30-40 down , 1.8-2 time. other devices disconnected. appreciate if help. regards, kerem   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services

Apple music Family plan Trouble

i got family plan work on me , wifes iphones. problem having here likes in appearing in phone , same on hers. can make them separate. in icloud settings show me her. guardian email. still can't icloud enabled under music. expecting more apple music. :/   figured out. sorry thread. still can't icloud music enabled. news on when fixed? working on wifes phone not mine thats frustrating lol.   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

Beach Ball

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the beach ball won't stop when want mac go sleep. how can stop since can't click onto when occurring.   pull plug.   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

Certified Pre Owned iPhone 5s via Verizon for 49. dollars cents.

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i have iphone 4 verizon account , have been happy it, year overdue upgrade though. wouldn't mind upgrading, it's 150. or 200. dollar fee plus upgrade fee, new case etc has slowed me bit. i'm happy enough iphone 4, although it's 8gb. use phone lot work, creative ideas , communication clients. logged verizon today , found have certified pre owned iphone 5s 49. dollars. or 32 gb 1 99. dollars. hoping thoughts helpful people on this. shy away cpo phone? or no worries? reactivate iphone 4 suppose, , send if didn't work right. replies.   hi there! there's nothing wrong cpo/refurbished phones. i'm assuming prices posted 2 year contracts, guess keep in mind you'll phone 2 years ( 5s 2 years old ). granted, shouldn't problem since still have iphone 4 spring 5s now, hold out few more months. 6s out around september , see nice price drop 6 line, you'll able

Unlimited Skips iTunes Radio IOS9 beta1

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found bug gives unlimited skips. when on station tells how many skips have left, always. if hit 3 dot menu , hit "start station" option song remains on skips restart. , apparently can many times you'd like. test out. create station of song playing. seems bug , stay on current station & restart skips.   attached files: image.jpg file size: 524.2 kb views: 133 yeah saw 6 skips per hour i'll press 3 dots , let skip again. way i'm on 8.4 beta 4   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 9 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple

Reselling my MacBook Pro

i have 15" macbook pro i've used photo , video editing past few years. bought new in 2010 top of line i7 processor @ time. i'm looking either new macbook pro or imac, can't justify keeping old macbook pro around collect dust. i've heard can still money laptop. have nice programs on there photoshop, final cut pro, etc., think i'd have wipe whole hard drive clean when resell make sure don't have personal information on it. what's best way sell used laptop?   i go craigslist or ebay.   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 iL

Secondary Monitor for iMac Questions

i've got samsung p2770 use next retina imac...it looks lame compared retina display , toy idea of replacing apple branded monitor...but, don't looks of apple monitors. lack large aluminum logo band area @ bottom of display imacs have. so, i've wondered if ever purchased second imac (non retina) use secondary monitor only? seems might interesting refurb industry take non-working imacs , turn them monitors folks me want such monitor match imac. seems apple should make imac option available "display only" device , sell without computer guts in cheaper price. heck, wouldn't need graphics card, it?   ibighouse said: ↑ i've got samsung p2770 use next retina imac...it looks lame compared retina display , toy idea of replacing apple branded monitor...but, don't looks of apple monitors. lack large aluminum logo band area @ bottom of

Problem with iPhone 5 screen locked

messing zoom, i've ended zoom control screen locked can't access anything, including shutdown slider. ideas?   try triple tapping home button?   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

Problem of reflections with glossy Imac monitor

i'd imac 5k glossy screen scare me, i've worked far matte ones. don't have possibility try 1 i've few questions regarding reflections on screen 1. work on photos light of desk lamp placed @ right side of monitor, @ left side far 2mt there windows, 2mt behind desk there white wall. 2. i watch movies sitting in armchair in front of monitor close white wall, room in case dark. 3. riding recumbent cyclet while i'm watching streeming videos. in case i'm not straight in front @ monitor aside @ 45°. room of time dark, not always. think i'll have troubles in these situations? thank   gglillo said: ↑ i'd imac 5k glossy screen scare me, i've worked far matte ones. don't have possibility try 1 i've few questions regarding reflections on screen 1. work on photos light of desk lamp placed @ right side of moni

How to get Mac Mail to retain window settings?

i'm trying use mail on yosemite, having problem. if close main window, , hit cmd-0 or click dock icon, smaller 1 opens , of toolbars reset. why? there way stay as-is between launches? ... super annoying. if hit cmd-q , reopen it, toolbars still reset.   i'm running latest beta of yosemite 10.10.4 , experience none of problems apple mail mention in post.   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

External Render Boxes...

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so i've been working on these quite time... lots of ands downs in trying these work.... apple knocking off ability run more 2 external nvidia gpu's in 10.10. on @ creativecow people cubix & netstor expansion chassis limited 2 nvidia in total , running ati display. going use splitter box connect 1 pcie slot feed 3, here when problems came... 3 cards total recognised had have mac efi.. otherwise 1 internal gpu , 1 external showing up... , coinciding reports @ creativecow. reason created these fact in desperate need render power , neat solution.. hate cables , mess on desk.. , don't have money spend on nestor , cubix etc.. don't consider these replacement such units gpgpu progressing , hate pc's think viable solution anyone. if interested in them let me know... ....................... allow 3 external cards , standard atx psu. can run 1, 2 or cards simultaneously. 2 standard 120mm fans airflow. ren

Photos Library after update

so after update of iphoto photos, there 2 files, photos library , iphoto library. ok delete file iphoto library?   abta1 said: ↑ so after update of iphoto photos, there 2 files, photos library , iphoto library. ok delete file iphoto library? click expand... yes, long not plan use iphoto longer.   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

Constant spinning wheels-Unable to discover virtual mem dir's

hi- i've got '07 17" 2.4ghz macbook pro core2duo 4g ram os 10.8.5 time now, i've been getting spinning wheels time. @ first blamed on firefox , me having ton of tabs open time. after switching browsers , cutting down on number of tabs let myself have open, still got spinners.... noticed when ran 'applejack' got looks error message, , couldnt run 'validate prefs' or clear 'cache files' on user directory. typed in 'mikemac' , thing. doesnt recognize , shows bunch of [501] , 1 [502] showed when couldn't fix permissions... "the domain/default pair of (system/library/launchdaemons/com.apple.dynamic_pager. progaramarguments) not exist /var/root/library/scripts/applejack.sh: line 1887: pa: readonly variable unable discover location of virtual memory directories! <-yellow text mke sure $swapdir declared in standard way. temporary workaround, please enter correct vm directory loc

Which Mac Mini and OS please?

i have variety of apple devices: running iphone 3gs , 4s , iphone touch on ios 4.2 8 have ollllddd powerpc g5 non intel want upgrade mini dont know os should suit handheld devices (not mine family's) main use sync them itunes. current os on powerpc g5 10.5.8 safe go 10.8 say? im assuming current software wont transfer newer mac mini (looking 2nd hand). appreciated narrow search.   stuartm said: ↑ i have variety of apple devices: running iphone 3gs , 4s , iphone touch on ios 4.2 8 have ollllddd powerpc g5 non intel want upgrade mini dont know os should suit handheld devices (not mine family's) main use sync them itunes. current os on powerpc g5 10.5.8 safe go 10.8 say? im assuming current software wont transfer newer mac mini (looking 2nd hand). appreciated narrow search. click expand... scenario #1 if ha

Will this charger work with the new Macbook?

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anker 36w http://www.amazon.com/charger-adapt...ie=utf8&qid=1430821527&sr=8-32&keywords=anker   it slow, voltage 5v , think macbook takes 14.5 official charger. same as ipad charger.   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

Please recommend a cost- & energy effective graphics card for cMP 5,1...

which support cuda metal. can flashed, should present boot screen. basically, running few molecular biology software plus cs 4 (for time being) heavy load of raw images. lot, magnus   basically diy option gtx 680 . don't know if consider cost-effective...   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

iPad Updating an ipad 3 to ios8... Any issues in performance?

i have ipad 3 running ios 7.1.2. avoided downloading ios8 after reports of poor performance on ipad 3. there many apps (some had purchased) require 8, tempting me switch over. worth it? have not experienced problems ipad running ios7, after hearing stories of drop in performance 8, still worry how device respond 8.4.1. has else experienced issues/hangups upgrade?   personally, having performance issues (namely, safarri crashing , slower loading, , apps freezing) on ipad 3 on 7.1. never wanted update bc didn't want risk chance of further issues heavier 8.0....that , had jailbreak satisfied with. anyways, upgraded air 2 , gave ipad 3 sister wanted full update 8.4 & in end has seen no performance issues having , saw increase in speed.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Mac Pro 1.1 wont boot up 2 solid red lights

i’ve checked through of ram , it’s good. diagnostic leds on logic board indicating failure or overheating of both cpus & b solid red lights. trickle voltage there (amber indicator). issue manifests complete failure boot - no startup chime sound although fans start , power indicator lights solid. no power usb ports can’t use key shortcuts attempt other boot modes. has had need replace processors ? want buy find wasn't them ?   cpus not problem. problem is 1 - psu (most probably) or 2 - logicboard   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

Beta 9 update on iPad

when ios9 beta came out, installed on iphone , ipad. iphone later crashed unknown causes. apple genius bar told me had hardware defect , gave me replacement left 8.x on. haven't noticed problem ipad other says there update available. when click on it, ball "spins" few minutes , reports ipad date. however, in setting, shows have 9.0. know there few 9.x updates installed on phone before crashed. so, shouldn't ipad report other 9.0? wondering if missed updates , it's late them ipad.   settings > general > about next 9.0 "version"? if have latest beta, should read "9.0 (13a4325c)" , itunes not notify of update beta software.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 9

Thinking about buying my friends old Macbook Pro?

ok, friend has 2009 macbook pro 2.26 core 2 duo 250gb 4gb ram. slow , purchasing new 15" macbook pro retina (base). have 15" retina 2.8ghz i7 quadcore 1tb ssd (top of end of late 2014 model). problem laptop on $3,000 after taxes. have laptop hooked monitor , use desktop. use macbook pro gaming. friend sell laptop $200 (or maybe $150). told can reinstall see if goes faster wants new laptop. go college , paranoid macbook pro love have beater laptop bring school , school work on (but defeats macbook pro retina's use!). should buy hers , reinstall , replace battery , use , sell 15" , buy imac cheaper , have bit better specs? idea?   stick ssd in , should general school work. oem drive 5400 rpm unit. drive may dying make perform slower. if functions $150 in shoes , $200 frankly not bad.   Forums

YouTube videos sometimes doesn't load on iPad

i'd 25% of time tap youtube video load not. i'll error tap again retry. work. unstable. after visiting friends apartments or other places wifi, youtube loads perfect. must router way brand new. , have fast connection. idea happening here? works 100% fine on laptop. it's iphone , ipad.   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

Google reorganizes itself as "Alphabet"

http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/10/me...-sundar-pichai-takes-over-the-search-company/ interesting. not sure accomplishes, there lot of in google brand, shall see. sundar getting ceo smart, sure.   good idea say. not sure how feel name though..   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple, Inc and Tech Industry iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iOS 9 on iPhone 5S is horrible

if have iphone 5s, never upgrade ios 9, it's not waiting for. why shouldn't upgrade ? new features junk phone heating +45 degree celcius it's same ios 8 flash didn't want work phone heated   george waseem said: ↑ if have iphone 5s, never upgrade ios 9, it's not waiting for. why shouldn't upgrade ? new features junk phone heating +45 degree celcius it's same ios 8 flash didn't want work phone heated up click expand... how can that? must have used beta version. indicates nothing how ios 9 once released. more so, may have performance issues after official 9.0 version can fixed software polished, ios 8 demonstrated. assessment within year, not now.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS

OS X DP6 doesn't start

os x can't start inmediatly after update el capitan dp6 via app store update. screen show prohibitory gray icon later slow progressbar. can do?? thx   i got grey circle line through it.   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

Iphone updates

when apple going on bandwagon , add micro sd slot ? no wonder lg, samsung phones better.   probably never. ios has been sandboxed way.   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

Apple Watch can't display animated emojis?

http://imgur.com/gallery/votxf normal? seems little silly...   open messages you'll see there.   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

iPad Amazon Instant Video on iPad Air 2?

it not working me, through betas. can confirm or correct me?   charliebrown-de said: ↑ it not working me, through betas. can confirm or correct me? click expand... try re install. works me.   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

iPhone 6 survives tide-pool submersion

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my girlfriend dropped iphone 6 tide-pool, remained underneath couple of inches of saltwater @ least 5 minutes, half buried in sand. came hotel room, crying. said, what's wrong? , told me sad tale of how fell out of jacket pocket , took 5 or 10 frantic minutes find once realized missing. asked hand me, , when did cleaned out sand lightning port , headphone jack gum go-between (a sort of cross between dental floss , toothbrush, piece of wire on handle tiny bristles). shook no water came out. connected laptop , downloaded pix, , backed device. began charging battery. tested functions. there not drop of water under screen or in camera. touchid sensor works still. makes calls. receives texts. plays vain glory. few days later, still, no problems @ all. read on ifixit's teardown iphone 6 has gaskets around buttons. had no idea waterproof, strange don't advertise fact. of course enemies slathering @ bit next "-gate" bring apple down with, i&

The "New MacBook - My Review

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so here ladies , gentlemen. would've thought many years ago computers small. blown away original macbook air , thought couldn't thinner, did. now, know many companies have been making super-slim windows laptops few years now, have seen, sold , owned few , have hated them all. have owned rmb pro 3 years , began replacement, when apple introduced 12" macbook. smaller, lighter, retina display, similar battery life , in different colors. whole 1 port thing did throw me off, wanted it. waited out , got opportunity buy one. have owned of 24 hours now, have put through rounds. first things first, laptop, netbook, franken-ipad? should carry macbook name, airs pretty twin, rmb pros smaller brother, it? well, it's of above. has little bits , pieces of mentioned above. know carries core m processor, , it's small form factor has surely limited battery life, real world experience like? lets start saying thing absolutely gorgeous. mean honestly,

(Poll) Does the Apple Watch need text input?

one thing i've noticed decreases utility of watch lack of way input text without dictating it. work in open plan office, , don't want annoy other people dictating watch (or other device) - or perhaps don't want entire room know i'm texting. pre-set replies ok sometimes, don't allow more nuanced response needed. there's no room keyboard, , entering pin cumbersome enough t9 input horrible experience. i microsoft's approach however, , love see implemented on apple watch. thoughts?   that microsoft thing pretty cool. if samsung's latest(?) attempt @ smart watch, 1 curves on wrist. mean it's awful, isn't it? it's clunky, unsightly, , although have keyboard, it's small it. if made samsung bigger it'd obscene. rachel riley famously said 'fat fingers' causing problems when demonstrating watch @ whatever press event samsung used. she'

Finder hangs when losing network to share

while @ home map macbook couple smb shares nas device have. nas device hardwired, macbook. works fine, performance great. however, when close macbook , re-open outside home, finder hangs can't connect smb share. of thought there'd timeout setting, nope. without fail, each , every single time. finder hangs , nothing works except complete reboot. if close , reopen macbook still inside home, hangs opens again once network re-established. pretty mind boggling finder consistently hang based of off network connectivity. experience or have fix it? seems happen when switching wired wireless (on same network). macbook pro retina display, os x yosemite (10.10.4), 2.7/16/768   Forums Macs macOS macOS iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple