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    Rolling Question Thread

    Hi, I'm learning web development for fun and wanted to make a thread and ask some questions as I go along. I've already completed a lot of code academy's html and css training and I'm not new to programming in general. So to start with, I was wondering if anybody could explain or walk me...
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    Time Machine Suddenly has Error

    I'm using Time Machine on my iMac (running OS X Yosemite) with a Seagate Backup Plus 4TB USB 3.0. I've been using it since February of 2013 on my Macbook Pro, and more recently on my iMac. I got home from work today and there was a notice that the last Time Machine backup failed. When I checked...
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    Can't get some apps to install on Apple watch

    Hey guys This is my first post ever here, and I'm not the best at technology, so if I'm posting the wrong place, or my question is completely stupid, then I'm sorry. I can't find some of my apps in my Watch app on my iPhone, therefor i can't install them on my apple watch.. As an example I...
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    Multiplayer iOS apps that give a sense of fufillment

    im looking for some multiplayer iOS apps that make you feel like you spent your time well, like a sense of comradery, importance, you know? Like stuff that makes you feel like you achieved something. I've player many apps and some are fun for a bit but then they just feel like a daily chore with...
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    Macbook pro battery, is this normal?

    I bought this macbook pro 2013 2nd hand and after a while i noticed that the battery performance decreased quite fast, so i wonder if this is normal and otherwise how much does it cost to replace the battery?
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    Software Upgrade for a Never-Upgraded MBP 2010 13"

    I've never intentionally upgraded by MBP 2010 13" out of fear that it would slow down/melt/explode with fancy new software on old hardware. It has been running amazingly well for 6 years now, but I'm now running into the problem that some programs (Spotify, Adobe Illustrator) won't work because...
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    iPad - Using In Fields (Agricultural Business)

    Hey, I am hoping to gain some help here! I work for an agricultural business (specifically one that sells crops). They seem to be pretty slow to adopt new technologies and have been discussing using an iPad app to create and submit field reports for crops remotely for some time. My question...
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    I smashed my MacBook screen please help with a small problem!

    Hi guys, So basically, my MacBooks screen is smashed and I'm using it as a router to my ps4. So it picks up the wifi and then it's a wired Ethernet connection to my PlayStation 4. The problem is when I turn it on it connects to a different wifi that doesn't work properly. Is there a way to...
  9. xploituk

    Help needed with freeing space / backing up iPad

    My parents have a 16GB iPad and currently its pretty much full up of photos and videos etc. They have bought the iCloud upgrade so they have 50GB space and on the iPad it says they have 49.4GB available space. Head over to iTunes to do a backup and the bar at the bottom is telling me the iCloud...
  10. CharlieJames91

    Editing/Deleting .Plist?

    Hi. I am trying to edit the saved username/password within Microsoft Lync through the .plist via the user pref folder - I am sure its these .plists that control the username field when the application starts up - but when I edit the .plist they just revert back with the old username. Can...
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    Mac Mini Mid 2007 - Help

    #1148 Hey, i was just wondering how good my mac mini mid 2007 with 2.0ghz core 2 duo CPU, 4gb RAM and an SSD would work on Yosemite? Thanks Kai
  12. TantalizedMind

    Can I save/transfer Safari bookmarks and Notes to Mac mini?

    I have a 5S I want to trade in for a 6S or SE but I'd like to save Safari bookmarks and my Notes. I'm not interested in a backup because I want to start fresh on my new phone. Thanks guys.
  13. ash06

    Please Help, El Capitain installation damaged my home volume

    Hi, I'm seeking some help from anyone that can lend their expertise, I had El Capitain 10.11 GM beta installed on my system and no longer received updates from the Mac AppStore, I found a solution to this was to install the proper (App store version) of El Capitain, so I downloaded the...
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    Help for a semi-clueless college kid

    Hi guys. Some basic background info. Just graduated high school from a school with a 1-1 laptop program. I've been using an 11 inch MBA for 3 years now and Im In the market for a new laptop. I definitely want a Mac because that's what I'm used to and it's been so consistent for me. Plus...
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    El Capitan Mouse/Keyboard Issue

    Hi, I am using a MacBook Air (13 inch, Early 2014) model. 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5, 4GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, Intel HD Graphics 5000 1536mb, 250gb SSD. I noticed when I upgraded to El Capitan there is some small but noticeable lag with both my keyboard and mice when trying to log in - I only noticed...
  16. jgelin

    Resolved Resizing Partition, can't use free space?

    Hello I am currently trying to make the partition Odin which is at 2TB to fill the entire 4TB disk and its free space, which resulted from me erasing its original second one. However, it does not seem that I am able to expand the partition so that it is taking up the 4TB because dragging on the...
  17. jgelin

    inProgress file stuck in Trash

    Hello all I am having quite some trouble emptying the Trash from my iMac. I deleted an inProgress file from a hungup time machine backup and now it is stuck in the trashcan. I have followed these steps here: http://pondini.org/TM/E6.html but to no avail, and the file still persists. When I run...
  18. jgelin

    iMac giving weird DiskStore message in Console

    Hello all, I was checking in Console for the reason why a time machine backup was going a little slower than usual, that all checked out just fine and is working, ok. But now that I was in Console.App I keep seeing this weird message that says "(diskstore.warning:127) failed messaging flag...
  19. EmmaSzkarlat

    [iPhone 6, iOS 9.2.1] Awful battery drain / EXTREMELY slow charging... how can I fix?

    Hello, I have been experience big issues regarding my iPhone 6's battery life and charging time. I have followed numerous tutorials and guides on how to improve them, but I had no significant results. I have followed almost all steps - with the exception of using iPad's charger, doing...
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    Can this iMac run World of Warcraft?

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-21.5%22-imac-intel-core-i5-%281.6ghz%29-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-silver/3093014.p?id=1219570899522&skuId=3093014 These are the details: Intel Core i5 (1.6GHz) - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive I don't know anything about computers and needed help. I don't need to...