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Buy unlocked phone instead of upgrade?

forgive me newby question, i’d buy , unlocked phone front. don’t see way now. i’d prefer not having connect specific carrier. have advice? thanks.   t-mobile model unlocked , doesn't require carrier info. it's gsm model , won't work on verizon.   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

Thoughts after using Note 8 for one day

it makes me realize tall , narrow form factor trend going forward , rightfully so. iphone x shares same formula. came 6s plus , had used 8 plus couple weeks before returnng it. on pluses had difficulty reaching far left of screen (i'm right handed , have medium-small hands guys), note 8, im able comfortably maneuver entire screen 1 handed ease, , yet getting benefit of having bigger screen. not thread bash pluses, honest , personal opinion. i'm may offend pluses owners after using note 8, when @ old plus phones, kind of remind me of electronic drawing boards kids @ toys r us, wide form factor , thick bezels such turn off me now.   to each own. 1 never own samsung phone or android phone (went down road couple years ago note 3...that road filled w/potholes), understand being bit turned off dimensions of 8 plus. kept 7 backup/secondary phone reason.  

issues unlocking with Apple Watch

i got apple watch series 3. have macbook pro 2014 running high sierra. having issues unlocking macbook watch many times. know have setup correctly because work 50% of time. there distance watch has within laptop? wearing watch , hands on keyboard watch not far. watch screen need on? when works, would've been faster if typed password manually. having similar issues?   hmmm don't know--mine works every time--unless pc has had restart or been turned off--then needs pw waking sleep, works   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

Verizon Lowering Cracked Screen Repair Fee to $29 for Customers Enrolled in Total Mobile Protection

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verizon today announced lowering deductible cracked screen repairs customers signed total mobile protection plan. starting on thursday, october 19, fee reduced $49 $29. total mobile protection costs $11 per month smartphones , $9 per month tablets. ​ enrolling in total mobile protection typically allowed within 30 days of activating new account or upgrading new device, verizon offering open enrollment period between tomorrow , friday, november 17 existing customer functional device less 2 years old. verizon said customers need repairs have option of bringing device 1 of 296 carry-in locations across united states, while technicians available meet customers @ home, office, school, or during travel in 152 cities. verizon allows 3 claims per year per enrolled device. total mobile protection includes expert technical support called tech coach , other perks potential same- or next-day device replacements. article link: verizon lowering cracke

Safari iPad 10.5 blurry text? (video)

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i’m not sure if ipad problem or ios11 problem, i’ll start here. every time switch tabs on safari text blurry , focuses. running 11.0.3. advice? thanks! uploaded screen recording due quality it’s not entirely obvious, on local video.   if text fine using other apps (or other browsers), software issue, either safari, or ios 11. if it's hardware issue, app displays text have issue. recommendation download different browser , see if fixes things.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 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

Apple Says 'KRACK' Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Are Already Patched in iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS Betas

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apple has patched serious vulnerabilities in wpa2 wi-fi standard protects many modern wi-fi networks, company told imore 's rene ritchie morning. exploits have been addressed in ios, tvos, watchos, , macos betas available developers , rolling out consumers soon. ​ a krack attack proof-of-concept security researcher mathy vanhoef ​ disclosed just morning researcher mathy vanhoef, wpa2 vulnerabilities affect millions of routers, smartphones, pcs, , other devices, including apple's macs, iphones, , ipads. using key reinstallation attack, or "krack," attackers can exploit weaknesses in wpa2 protocol decrypt network traffic sniff out credit card numbers, usernames, passwords, photos, , other sensitive information. network configurations, attackers can inject data network, remotely installing malware , other malicious software. because these vulnerabilities affect devices use wpa2, serious problem device manufacturers need

Mississippi school district pulls "To Kill A Mockingbird" for making people "uncomfortable"

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http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/harrison-county/article178572326.html not surprising, since popular book ban / challenge; still disappointing. reason? people found offensive book used "the n-word". quote sun herald received email concerned reader said decision made “mid-lesson plan, students not allowed finish reading of ‘to kill mockingbird’ .... due use of ‘n’ word.” reader said, “i think 1 of disturbing examples of censorship have ever heard, in themes in story humanize people regardless of social status, education level, intellect, , of course, race. difficult find time when more relevant in days these.” click expand... these books teach things how society in past , how learn , move forward that. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10 list makes me sigh heavily.    

Display settings

i used mac book pro os sierra 10.12.6 power point presentation on monitor through cable. set pc fella. since can not use mac book screen slide show. netflix gives me error code s7353 when use mac book screen. suggests powerpoint , netfilx think using remote display. mac thinks using remote display, how change display settings   what happens when reboot?   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help 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

Real life pictures of X?

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im trying decided on color al pictures see apple promo. real life photos events? iphone 8 white hear difffernt   i wanted see edge color on space gray x:   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

Warning. Don’t install ios 11.0.2 on iphone 8 and 8 Plus

this video talks   rubbish click bait video.   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

Buying Based on Camera - Which Model?

currently have se. takes serviceable pics, not quite quality want/need. prefer shooting dslr, many know, best camera 1 have you. , since phone me, provides opportunities catch moments wouldn't otherwise. because of i'm considering 7, 7 plus, 8, or 8 plus. have no interest in x. dual cameras appealing, when had 7 plus prior, used portrait mode, , 2x zoom gave less ideal results lack of ois on telephoto lens. 8 , 8 plus significant enough in improvement justify on 7 or 7 plus? see of new photo modes coming in handy, can recreate them in photoshop well. if buying based on camera today, model go with?   i went through similar process , decided on regular 8 ( see thread here ). @ end of day, they’re tiny sensor cameras fixed apertures. pictures iphones produce amazing still pale in comparison can achieve dslr. ois on x help. but, don’t think justifies $300 price difference if camera consid

iPhone Music very quiet over bluetooth audio since updating to iOS 11

the volume quiet when connected car via bluetooth. seems quieter in general, have volume on maximum on car stereo , still not loud. fine on ios10. eu volume off in settings , have depaired , repaired phone car stereo. seems apple have further restricted volume limit, sick of limitation music quiet.   mine works fine on ios 11.0.1. sorry hear you’re having trouble.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 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 iOS 11 Bug? - iPhone Backup and Restore error

my iphone 6+ having lagging issues when first updated ios 11 decided clean reset , restore backup. did backup few minutes before doing clean reset reason whenever restore backup defaults older prior year backup , not current 1 did minutes before, though keep selecting current backup restore to. i've never had backup restore issues , i've reset iphone lots of times. ios 11 bug? ps: i've restored icloud (once) , itunes (4-5times) same results. defaults older py backup. please help! i've lost lot of messages, contacts, photos , lots of data via restoring old backup.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 11 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications i

iMessage Not Working on Cellular

hey all have series 3 cellular. has been activated , account ee. phone calls work fine imessages won’t send. has else had issue , found solution? thanks!   ipaine said: ↑ hey all have series 3 cellular. has been activated , account ee. phone calls work fine imessages won’t send. has else had issue , found solution? thanks! click expand... try logging out of imessage , in again. if doesn't work, try looking @ post - https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...t-not-supported.2070565/page-24#post-25126881 ideas post focused around at&t, i'm not sure ee.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers

How to "downsize" 2011 15" 2.0ghz Macbook Pro

i have 2011 macbook pro, core i7 2.0ghz, 16gb 1600mhz ddr3 ram, 512 samsung evo 840 ssd. still functions amazingly, it's big. i'm looking replace 1 of year's models (2017) can't decide. geekbench machine still destroys current models (within budget ~$1300) , i've been waiting upgrade few years. mid-level photo/video editing, leave @ least 10 tabs open @ times, , that's pretty it. don't care touchbar, that's not issue. portability main desire, so, i'm wondering if should go baseline macbook pro 13.3" or baseline 12" macbook. considering 2015 or 2016 12" macbook, or baseline 2016 13.3" macbook pro. but, again, benchmarks scare me , don't want lose power portability. worth upgrade or should save year , buy top of line 2018 12" macbook should have newer, better chips? or other options should consider? don't mind buying refurbished either. thanks!  

Empty spot in multitasking bar on iPad

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anyone else getting this? there way rid of it? it's not showstopper it's sure annoying, , wastes valuable screen space.   attached files: 6308b505-ad99-4aaa-bea6-1e8e06128e25.jpeg file size: 1.3 mb views: 48 zorinlynx said: ↑ anyone else getting this? there way rid of it? it's not showstopper it's sure annoying, , wastes valuable screen space. click expand... that’s odd one. perhaps try disabling favorites in dock , re-enabling it?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 11 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple W

Handoff is working without Bluetooth

seems since ios11, no longer had have bt , wifi on, wifi. can else try? see on mac sierra ios11 ipad pro   fokmik said: ↑ seems since ios11, no longer had have bt , wifi on, wifi. can else try? see on mac sierra ios11 ipad pro click expand... when don't have bluetooth on, did turn off in settings or control centre? i'm guessing control centre, in case it's not off - button disconnects active connections now. reason you've observed. bluetooth useful handoff, watch connections, pencil , airpods. things want remain working. wifi in cc works too.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 11 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTune

iPhone X Notch: Everything You Need to Know

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given iphone x 's design leaked months before unveiled, many people wondered how apple choose approach notch housing device's new truedepth front camera , facial recognition system. ​ iphone x official, know answer. apple's new human interface guidelines device advise developers embrace notch ensuring layout of apps fill entire screen. quote don't mask or call special attention key display features. don't attempt hide device's rounded corners, sensor housing, or indicator accessing home screen placing black bars @ top , bottom of screen. don't use visual adornments brackets, bezels, shapes, or instructional text call special attention these areas either. click expand... in fewer words, apple doesn't want developers hide notch or swipe indicator placing black bars @ top , bottom of screen. click here read rest of article... article link: iphone x notch: need know  

iPhone X preorder through carrier question

hey, plan on pre ordering iphone x @ 3am eastern time 10/27. able through verizon wireless' website? thank   yes   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

What thunderbolt 2 bootable SSD raid 0 bootable enclosure for iMac

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i have imac 27, 3.4 late 2013 standard model , want make better booting external ssd disk via tb2. ssd speeds of 500mb/s ok if possible using raid 0 in order higher speeds (or maybe know other solutions getting better speeds sata3 on tb2). have trim support , unit has bootable , support sleep mode on imac. narrowed search these solutions: akitio thunder2 duo pro - hardware raid. trim supported in non raid configurations (i'm not sure if trim support possible in raid). thundertek/px2+2 - pcie enclosure solution. dunno if trim supported i'm thinking possibility of using the thunderbolt 3 (usb-c) thunderbolt 2 adapter apple self powered tb3 enclosure solution cannot find maybe guys have found/tried works? can't see me aligning screen of imac on adhesive tape after opening why i'm looking external booting solutions. if have experience above setups or know better options please share me. thank  

Resolved Facebook account and I signed up with the wrong email

hey created facebook account , signed wrong email, person who's email accidentally used able password used create facebook account?   thatiphonekid said: ↑ hey created facebook account , signed wrong email, person who's email accidentally used able password used create facebook account? thanks click expand... seems answered own problem.   Forums Mac Community Community Discussion 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

Incomplete songs on iCloud music library

whenever put new songs/albums itunes, uploaded , can access them other devices, incomplete. can play songs after listening maybe halfway through song, stop , jumps next one. have delete , upload 2 3 times until uploaded completely. having same problem?   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

10G NIC for 2010 Mac Pro?

is there reasonable solution upgrade old gal 10g? i'm moving future main pc , nas can have faster link, , if mp can't upgraded enough won't sweat having switch more 2 ports. i'm searching too, reading people flashing intel cards , such.. yuck. non-bootleg cards $500.   i use myricom 10g xfp card works fine, needs expected age 4 lanes work ideal slot 3/4. has osx drivers manufacturer, survived 10.13 fine. paid less 50€ used, downside hot server design.   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

Bloodborne / Finally !!! [possible spoilers]

had create new thread. killed gharnem ... know months , years behind guys got there. beat game can believe it. of offered tips , on last couple of years. stunned @ myself ... not ready new game + annoyed hadn't completed chalice dungeons before final battle wasn't aware had got far. [edit] see can @ least revisit remain unlocked in new game +   did you... fight moon presence yet or decided not go way. (don't want spoil anyone) bless   Forums Special Interests Console 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

System log

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hi there, try access /var/log/system.log trough terminal, gives (permission denied). user of mbp (2010), should have access file right? know why don't have access longer?   your path (/var/log/system.log) fails me in terminal, never have attempted method anyhow. why not millions of other users , access system log using "console" work?   Forums Macs macOS macOS Sierra (10.12) 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

Did anyone trade in their old mac?

they offered $210 2010 gpu faulting macbook pro...   i'm guessing want know whole "is price" thing? if so, few more details needed. 1 thing, "they" being who?   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

iMac Availability Question

sorry if dumb question it's not everyday buy new mac, i'm not sure how works. i'm ready buy imac apple store telling me it's not available in-store pick-up until august 15th. i'm getting base 21" 4k version upgrading ram (16gb) , ssd (512gb). customizing new imac cause delay or stock new imacs limited @ moment? specific configuration available @ stores or ready immediate shipping?   the 512gb ssd appears in short supply. impatient users ordering 27" imacs have switched 1tb ssd quicker shipping. once stock meets demand shipping times 512gb ssd will, of course, improve.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop

Daily at-least once when I search for a name in spotlight and open the contact I get a blank screen

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anybody knows why happens? please check attachment below. i'm on ios 10.3.2 , using 7 plus. steps i've done far : disabled settings > general > spotlight search , rebooted phone , re-enabled many times. problem still occurs. reset phone defaults , wiped out , setup phone new(clean install) because thought old files in backup(restore) file must causing issue. still no luck. appreciated. thanks.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 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

Microsoft Ends Support for 'Windows Phone' After Years of Battling to Compete With iPhone and Android

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today, microsoft ending support windows phone 8.1 , marking end of "windows phone" era. ​ microsoft released windows phone in 2010 and, within 3 years, became world's third popular mobile operating system. platform couldn't compete likes of apple , google and, of earlier year, ios , android accounted combined 99.6% market share . microsoft continues sell limited number of budget smartphones running newer windows 10 mobile operating system, platform has received minor updates in recent months redmond-based company has shifted focus towards "intelligent cloud , intelligent edge." microsoft has stopped manufacturing own lumia-branded smartphones and, according the verge , rumors suggest company maintain windows 10 mobile until support platform ends in 2018. ultimately, windows phone casualty of iphone, , later android smartphones, upended mobile phone industry decade ago. ask blackberry, nokia, or palm. artic

New MacBook, old battery

i bought new 2017 macbook, , after installing , running coconut battery, learned battery manufactured in 2015 , has charge capacity of 96% of spec. however, has 3 charge cycles (all mine), not "used" battery. considered appropriate, have new mac laptop have 2-year old battery in it?   camner said: ↑ i bought new 2017 macbook, , after installing , running coconut battery, learned battery manufactured in 2015 , has charge capacity of 96% of spec. however, has 3 charge cycles (all mine), not "used" battery. considered appropriate, have new mac laptop have 2-year old battery in it? click expand... coconut battery may reporting bad information. apple changes formula determining serial number (and computing manufacture date).   Forums Macs

Fingersprint and smudges on 2017 iPad Pro 12.9

i received 2017 ipad pro 12.9 yesterday , have heard. have noticed screen , front bezels collect lot of fingerprints , smudges more have noticed on other device. when viewing white background , scroll can see smudges on screen isn't case iphone. don't know if being uber ocd or using big of screen close thought maybe there wrong oleophobic coating. understanding coating supposed prevent fingerprints , smudges upon further research online found coating enables wipe screen clean cloth whereas without coating cloth move smudges around on screen , not clean it. seems coating working intended. still don't know if experiencing inordinate amount of fingerprint collection or not. else experiencing this?   here similar thread discussing fingerprints on new ipad pro's. https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...rint-and-smudge-magnet.2054342/#post-24757086  

Upgrade 2012 MBA from Lion to Sierra?

a family's 2012 mba running 10.7.4. remember hated lion, mountain lion worked well. - possible update mountain lion, or possible update sierra? - if upgrade sierra, think run slower or faster lion? (it's bit slow)   poobear said: ↑ a family's 2012 mba running 10.7.4. remember hated lion, mountain lion worked well. - possible update mountain lion, or possible update sierra? - if upgrade sierra, think run slower or faster lion? (it's bit slow) click expand... you'd have pay upgrade mountain lion. upgrading sierra free , won't worse lion.   Forums Macs macOS macOS iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud

iMac 2017 socket

is lga 1151 or lga 1151v2 ? 7700k seems last cpu on lga 1151, next coffeelake said on lga 1151v2. what's reason behind non-soldered cpu?   didn't realize skylake , kaby lake use same socket. interesting see try upgrade 27" late 2015 imac kaby lake, 2007 core 2 duo imac can upgraded newer architecture run macos sierra. but, seeing have go way 2007 models cite example of being possible, isn't. if have maximum cpu take, have maximum cpu take. doesn't mean apple should solder cpu (just imacs being bto 64 gb ram doesn't make time solder ram either), can upgraded 7700k later on, and, having socketed 7700k can still useful if cpu or logic board fails.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS &am

iPad Calendar shows FB Birthdays in arabic

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hi all, bought 10.5 ipad pro in dubai , fb birthdays in default ios calender show in arabic next name. yes, region set germany , rebooted. idea why?   attached files: img_0001.png file size: 365.1 kb views: 14 Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 10 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Apple Provides Second Beta of tvOS 11 to Developers

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apple today seeded second beta of upcoming tvos 11 update fourth-generation apple tv, little on 2 weeks after seeding first beta following keynote of 2017 worldwide developers conference. registered developers can download tvos 11 connecting apple tv computer usb-c cable , installing beta software using itunes. ​ tvos 11 received little attention @ worldwide developers conference, according release notes, introduces few new features operating system. tvos 11 brings automatic switching between light/dark mode based on local time, home screen syncing options keep multiple apple tvs in household in sync, new background modes , notification support, focus api improvements, custom sound support, network-based pairing , development support, , improvements mobile device management. later year, apple partner amazon bring amazon prime video app apple tv first time, , in tvos 11, airpods able pair automatically apple tv. new tvos 11 update av

iPad Pro is like a PC?

walked in apple store today buy new ipad pro , new 2017 15" inch retina macbook pro. tried new ipad pro 10.5 , faster ipad air 2. still see more blown 5"5 iphone 6s plus rather pc see people writing in reviews. leave ipad pro 10.5 @ home while take 5.5 iphone 6s plus me work fits in pocket , can same things on it.   ubs28 said: ↑ walked in apple store today buy new ipad pro , new 2017 15" inch retina macbook pro. tried new ipad pro 10.5 , faster ipad air 2. still see more blown 5"5 iphone 6s plus rather pc see people writing in reviews. leave ipad pro 10.5 @ home while take 5.5 iphone 6s plus me work fits in pocket , can same things on it. click expand... yes, ipad pro personal computer. can accomplish many tasks many people use traditional laptop for. comes down preference of form factor, preference of os, , task @ hand.

Can I windows 7 computer read from a Tiger Hard drive

my friend's quicksilver tiger went bad ordered new imac (15 days here). in meantime can take out hard drive quicksilver--put in external hard drive enclosure connect work windows 7 laptop , able copy files it. doesn't have lot of data. nothing wrong hard drive. excited him , new imac!!!   maybe. you'll need work first. things know. powerpc macs have drives partitioned apm. natively, windows computers cannot read apm partitioned drives (although macs can read ntfs volumes). additionally, when new imac arrives, friend find drive on mac partitioned guid, apple's partition scheme intel macs. windows based pcs may able read that. when stick in case , connect drive pc tell needs formatted. so, immediate issue before of install transmac. having installed allow access drive if pc drive. give 15 day trial based on how data said there off should plenty of time. now, if friend want

APFS on normal HDDs

has tried upgrade hdds hfs+ apfs? downsides or problems if did? quite curious if t worth upgrading 4 hdds on 2012 mac pro.   timdafweak said: ↑ has tried upgrade hdds hfs+ apfs? downsides or problems if did? quite curious if t worth upgrading 4 hdds on 2012 mac pro. click expand... i converted hd in 2011 imac (ssd+hd) without issue.   Forums Macs macOS macOS High Sierra (10.13) 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

The 27" iMac up sell dance

which 27" imac have ordered , why? looking @ entry level 27" imac photoshop , light video editing. of course add memory later. sell mid tier 27" worth price, or should go full throttle on top model.   i ordered mid-level model wife. needs 3tb fusion drive that's not available on bottom model. since few people not processor bound in activities, high end processors don't make lot of sense. better spend money on memory or disk. wondering when 3rd party memory available.   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

Band adapters: What's better, spring bar or tube type?

which type of adapters prefer , why? i'm interested in ones more secure , work better. concerned spring bar popping out on those, concerned small screws stripping or falling out on others. thanks.   you've got gist of it. tube type (i figure you're referring ones apple uses classic leather straps) should pretty secure, think it'd simplest have 1 set of adapters per strap because of possibility of stripping screw. sort of thread locker recommended keep screws in place, (apple mentions in docs adapters). springbar adapters -- well, they're secure springbars on other watch.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple M

Ransomware - has this made you rethink your platform choice

has prospect of latest ransomware threat made re-think windows? wannacry ransomware: need know couple of points ponder 1. ransomware has started making way osx, not immune, architecture harder infected afaik. 2. if keep system update risks reduced. 3. practicing computing habits, not opening emails or attachments, not going shady sights (*cough* warez, porn, etc, *cough*) honest in family, i'm wondering if macos ecosystem better fit. kids click on stuff adults wouldn't , while don't use email odds of them mistakenly (or not mistakenly) going sites may infect computer relatively high i'm trying fix wife's hp right now, because computer has adware/malware. i'm not sure if kids or her.   personally, view possibility of ransomware attack same having catastrophic disk failure. in other words, it's not case of "if" "when" , in mind make sure hav

Boot G5 From USB?

was trying boot g5 usb flash drive earlier today. plugged in flash drive, booted open firmware, , typed this: code: boot ud:,\\:tbxi unfortunately got prohibited sign. method works mac mini g4, ibook g4, , imac g4. never working g5. there way boot g5 usb? thanks, henry   usually booting flash media, it's better idea execute bootx directly, such boot ud:3,\system\library\coreservices\bootx (assuming ud points proper usb device, , os x filesystem on third partition), seems more you're trying run copy of os x isn't compatible specific platform (maybe it's old?) or crashing on in kernel loading process.   Forums Macs PowerPC Macs iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop

USB-C to wired mouse lag?

did experience irritating problem? using new macbook pro 2016 non tb model maxed out specs. whenever connect wired usb mouse (razer mouse or other mouse) via usb-c usb dongle, mouse movement lag horribly no reason. ironically, if use mouse nano receiver, doesnt have such issue. however, main thing want use razer mouse or wired mouse of choice pristine movement of mouse. has solution this? happens usb-c port apparently..   i've used both wired & wireless logitech mouse mac via usb-c dongles , had no problems.   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

Why not wait for 2018 Iphone instead?

everybody seems concern new redesign, seen b4 redesign iphones come problems until s version comes out. in 2018 iphone 8 plus. year waste of money unless iphone 7s due being refine model of series. i'll getting iphone 7s plus, or i'll waiting year , inevitable iphone 8 plus more thought out , bigger 2017 one.   bluenights said: ↑ everybody seems concern new redesign, seen b4 redesign iphones come problems until s version comes out. in 2018 iphone 8 plus. year waste of money unless iphone 7s due being refine model of series. i'll getting iphone 7s plus, or i'll waiting year , inevitable iphone 8 plus more thought out , bigger 2017 one. click expand... understand 's' owner when this, don't care whether new designs come problems or not. 99% of reason purchase iphone because design. prefer numbered upgrade path on 's' path

New RAM getting rejected by MBP

macbook pro system existing ram = ddr3 8500s new ram = crucial ddr3 1600 beeping noise when new ram insert. goes away minute ram removed. ideas?   if older mbp need pc3-8500, newer ram won't work   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

Jared and Ivanka -- what's not to like ;)

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his , hers macbooks!   in apple specific forum conservatives may view legitimate qualification office, right there other qualifications "daughter" , "son-in-law"....   Forums Mac Community Politics, Religion, Social Issues 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 10 impossible download amounts

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hi 1st post gentle after switching provider uses same network previous one, not changing phone use routines and/or settings have been same on 4 years @ 1st invoice have exceeded data plan on 1 gb. have month average of under 900 mb since on wifi 99% of time. every option use cellular data updates downloads, background refresh, backups or data hog turned off. had average nightly data use of 2 sessions nightly per month max 19 mb per month guess call home sessions system, app store , whatsapp. had - 27x data use between 2400 , 0800: total 641,41 mb of 20x data use between 1:41 , 7.30. total 582,12 mb. according knowledge impossible settings mentioned before. there ios guru can confirm that? not 1 had happen @ first invoice thousands of people try rip off this. appreciated   could take screenshot (or screenshots if it's long) of 'mobile data' usage list? includes system services.

Give me your opinion and help me out. Thanks!

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it's first app: project improve spelling , general knowledge english-speaking kids learning disabilities turned out challenge grown ups discover how tricky typing on keyboard keys have been swapped randomly is. there 140 levels, each of them different keyboard , different quote famous person. https://itunes.apple.com/es/app/trickyboard/id1074175849?mt=8 give me opinion can amend game? thanks!   attached files: img_0855.png file size: 75.8 kb views: 11 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

Apple Email: Action Requested for your iPhone Order

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anyone else email? apple.com iup order errored our morning when pre-orders went live. ended ordering directly through at&t nov 3 delivery. love not locked at&t next. however, going upset if this, credit hit , quote date other november 3 likely. kudos apple extraordinary customer service though. do?   my thoughts in line yours. don’t want credit inquiry , original delivery date.   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

How much does it cost to replace the BIOS battery?

i'm looking how costs replace bios battery on macbook pro. no longer keep date , time out being plunged in. if unplugged loses every thing. lot of work replace on own?   that's pc thing. macs don't use bios, use efi. date/time kept main battery. if you're laptop mid-2012 or later (post-retina), there no user serviceable parts inside. can't replace battery, ssd, or ram. might welded shut user perspective.   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