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    Unable to finish update of iPad Pro, can you use Blobs to fix?

    I am unable to use my iPad Pro and it is stuck in update from prior iOS version. I understand that you cannot downgrade unless you use Blobs. Can this method be used to downgrade when it is stuck in update mode? Also, if this can be done, are the SHSH blobs unique for the iPad, or unique for...
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    all Mail accounts gone after upgrade Mojave -> Big Sur

    Hi all, I upgraded Mojave to Big Sur yesterday. (2018 Mac Mini) On first launch, Mail displayed the usual "updating database" message. No error messages, but: all Mails for all accounts are now gone. I have a full backup (Carbon Copy Cloner), so I'm not breaking a sweat (yet). I tried...
  3. Laurie McCall

    Power outage mid system update

    My iMac was mid way through installing the new Big Sur OS update and there was a power cut/outage across our whole town. Now when I turn the Mac on I see this screen (see image attached). What should I do now? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
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    Upgrading from Mavericks to Sierra: What to look out for?

    My 2014 MacBook Pro and my 2010 Mac Pro are both still running OSX 10.9.5, mostly because of some specific software compatibility issues and because I use these machines for work and am always hesitant to upgrade. Now, the time has come where the compatibility issues of not updating have gotten...