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  1. BeachDuc

    Transferring large Photos library to a new iMac

    Hi there, I've just bought an new iMac 27" and am looking for a better solution to get my Photos library across. Currently my "master" library (the one with all the original photos, metadata, Faces information etc) is on the old iMac. I have very slow internet (especially upload) and this...
  2. tazinlwfl

    [beta] Two-Factor Authentication

    Seems that iOS 11 expanded two-factor authentication, but please correct me if i'm wrong. When you log in to iCloud.com, you are presented with a 6-digit code entry and the notification on the iDevice is much more informative.
  3. Strawberry Watch

    if I were to delete my iCloud photos but later reupload them , would it remember their locations?

    and dates and all that? I might do this but I don't wanna lose all my tagging and stuff
  4. J

    Keychain issues

    I am having several issues that I think are related to the keychain. - When I login in, I have my mac automount a NAS share. Upon login it asks me for the NAS password every time. - I try to change the login screen to where you have type the ID and PW and it defaults back to selection of user...
  5. S

    "Ghost documents" taking away iCloud storage

    Hi there I am using iCloud to sync my stuff across four devices. Since I also use the iCloud Photo Library I have a 200GB storage plan. A few days ago I got a notice that my storage is almost full. However, all my stuff in iCloud sums up to only about 150GB. If a go to the iCloud tab on a Mac...
  6. A

    Syncing iBooks Annotations from First-Gen iPad in 2017?

    Hello! I'm looking to give eBook reading another go after finding my old First-Gen iPad in storage. After finishing a book I constantly am referring back to my highlighted sections and annotations for ideas, business, etc. Seeing that the First-Gen iPad doesn't sync with iBooks over the...
  7. Time-Lord

    Trying to set up iPhone

    Hey guys! So my friends iPhone 5s had an issue where it got stuck in the apple logo boot screen. So he restored his phone, but when he gets to the point where he inputs his iCloud log in, his password didn't work. So he tried to restore his password on the computer, but it needs to be able to...
  8. cserba

    Get free iCloud e-mail adrress

    Hi all. I have been looking on the internet of course especially with the help of google, how can I get an extra account to my icloud. But I couldn't find a relevant solution. Everything I have found is useless because it was an old thread and things has changed. I mean I have one as I have...
  9. Brian Clifford

    Newcomer needs advice

    I am a newbie about to take the leap for the very first time from Windows to Mac with the purchase of a 2nd. Gen. MacBook Pro expected around December 2017. My questions are if I wish to download videos wirelessly from iCloud via the MacBook Pro to a HDTV, or playback videos from the Macbook...
  10. S

    How do I use an iCloud verification code?

    I'm getting a new phone tomorrow because as of recently my phone has logged me out of everything. iCloud, iMessage, etc... I will sign in when it asks and it just either freezes or asks me again even though the password is correct. Now I need to back up my phone because I'm getting a new one and...
  11. tevion5

    Resolved iCloud Drive says it's full, but isn't?

    I have an issue where my iCloud Drive claims to be full. It reports my current usage as being "59GB of 50GB". This is reported on my iPhone 6S and MacBook Pro. I have a 50GB plan for 0.99c a month. But what I don't understand is that it doesn't add up. The main thing I use it for is Documents...
  12. A

    Best way to migrate from Gmail to iCloud Mail

    Hi, What would be the best way to migrate all my e-mails from gmail to iCloud Mail using Windows (or an online solution). Thanks!
  13. bonjourx

    iPad Pro greyed out on the iCloud device list?

    Hi there, Im not really sure if I should post this under iPad section. But, I got a new iPad Pro and when I checked my device lists on iCloud.com, for some reason the iPad is greyed out. Tried to look up what it means but can't seem to find the answer. Here is the attachment:
  14. AmazingHenry

    iCloud CalDav Server?

    So, I'm using Mozilla Thunderbird (actually it's Tenfourbird, which is Thunderbird 39 that works on old Macs, but it's the same really). I'd like to be able to sync my iCloud calendar and contacts with it. However, I can't get it working. I know how to connect to a CalDav server and where to...
  15. imogenesis

    iTunes showing apps from wrong account

    This is a weird issue, I've looked and I can't seem to find it answered anywhere - I'll try and explain it so that it makes sense! Short version: when I look at the apps page for my iPhone in iTunes, it shows apps from the wrong account I used to share an iTunes account with my ex for apps...
  16. Marinier

    iCloud access\backup lack issue since 28-04-2017

    Note: I was also recently affected by 50 gb iCloud unsubscription. I’m experiencing an awful issue and I really need any help or advice about the ways to resolve it. This morning I entered my iCloud from PC and I saw that my 50 GB was almost free (49 of 50) while it was just 22 GB free...
  17. S

    iCloud Notes no longer sync between iPhone, iPad and Mac

    This was working fine for months but these past few days, suddenly the Notes syncing no longer works. - Notes I created in iPhone does not show up in iPad or Mac - Notes I created in Mac does not show up in iPad or iPhone I tried disabling/enabling Notes in iCloud, rebooting the devices, etc...
  18. B

    Missing iCloud documents

    searched a lot of forums and can't seem to find an answer... Why is my overall iCloud storage used (2.3 of 5 GB) different from what it shows in "Manage Storage" I have an iPhone 6S (10.3.1), iPad Air 2 (10.3.1), and a Mac Air (10.12.4), with the standard 5G of iCloud storage. iCloud storage...
  19. Fredd-E

    Potential security hazard 2FA?

    Perhaps this is just my misunderstanding of a feature, but I've noticed a potential security hazard in the use of 2FA (2-factor authentication). I own 3 devices: an iPhone, iPad and a Macbook Pro. Steps to reproduce security hazard: 1) Open Safari on Macbook Pro (or Mobile Safari on any iOS...
  20. T

    Can't seem to install apple products

    Hey all, I'm running a windows 7 machine and I'm having trouble installing both iCloud and quick time. See the attached dropbox link showing the errors. I can install other programs from other authors just fine and I do have admin access. Does anybody have any idea as to what may be going on...