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  1. ohms12

    rMBP Constant USB connect/disconnect - Help?

    Looking for some help! I've got a mid 2015 rMBP (2.5Ghz i7), running OSX 10.13.4. I've been having this strange issue where whatever device I plug into the laptop's USB port, it repeatedly connects and disconnects (every half second or so). I've tried with an iPad Air 2, iPhone X (both using...
    • ohms12
    • Thread
    • disconnect ipad air 2 macbook pro usb
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  2. Sciuriware

    High Sierra 10.13.4 obscures volume labels

    Hi all, this is a correction on my complaint about USB devices on H.Sierra: With respect to accessing SONY Camera's, that was my own mistake; you should erase the camera memory, not format it. Remains: GARMIN GPS can not be accessed from H.Sierra any more. It is still possible that this problem...
  3. O

    GETTING MAC KEYBOARD & MOUSE TO WORK WITH MAC MONITOR

    Hi All, I am new here and have only posted once before and had such a wonderful response (THANK YOU- AGAIN!) that I thought it only natural to ask here about the issues I have been dealing with and how to fix them! So... I have a mac book pro (2012) and I have two older (maybe 2010 or older?)...
  4. M

    Can not format drive with GUID

    I want to delete my external 1TB USB Drive and format it with "Mac OS Extended (journaled)" and GUID Partition Scheme but the button for partitioning the drive is greyed out and non clickable. I can delete the Drive but the option to choose the Partition Scheme is not there and it automatically...
    • meilon24
    • Thread
    • disk utility drive external drive guid partition partition usb
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  5. Antares23

    How to create a bootable Tiger install USB ?

    Hi, I have a 2006 MacBook Pro and I want to install Tiger on it (dualboot with Snow Leopard) I tried to restore the Tiger DVD to a usb stick with the Disk Utility (GUID partition scheme and everything) But it doesn't appear on the boot menu (it appear on the desktop when booted tho) So, what can...
  6. bemed

    HHKB Professional 2 not working on 10.13.4 Beta (17E182a)

    After updating the macOS to 10.13.4 Beta (17E182a), my HHKB Professional 2 stopped working on my Mac. Should I revert to the latest canonical version or there is a known fix for this bug? Here is a screenshot of my Mac overview.
  7. M

    Mouse and Keyboard Disconnect at Random

    Hi, I've had a strange thing happening on my Mac Pro for the past two weeks or so. It's happening more frequently now than when it started. If I leave the computer and let it sit idle for a few minutes, both my keyboard and my mouse will become unresponsive as if the computer itself doesn't...
    • MaryQNK
    • Thread
    • bluetooth connection fails mac pro (2010) usb
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  8. sakis_s

    Copy large files to usb through Airport Extreme

    Does anyone know how to copy large files to a usb flash drive through airport extreme? I read that I have to format this as hfs+ but this doesn't work for me cause I use windows and usb drive won't be readable to my pc. My usb sticks are formatted as FAT32. Airport reads them OK and copies files...
  9. I

    USB Drive won't mount on new MacBook, but mounts fine on 2010 MacBook

    Both my 2010 MacBook and my 2015 MacBook are running 10.13.3. My USB stick works fine on my 2010 MacBook. But on my 2015 MacBook it won't mount on the desktop, so I can't access the files it contains. However, it can be seen on Disk Utility, and when I run Disk First Aid, it says it is fine...
  10. J

    Beige G3 Upgrade Project

    Well after my successful restoration of my $3 PPC G5 mac I did a short while ago, I decided to take a crack at upgrading my "Limited Mac" G3 Beige Mini Tower from 1997 that I found back in 2016. This mac was STILL in it's 1997 stock configuration when I got it. CPU: 233 Mhz GPU: Onboard (no...
    • jm764
    • Thread
    • beige beige g3 error powerpc upgrade usb
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  11. Demovx

    Problem with power USB High Sierra

    Hello! I have problem with USB power on my iMac late 2015 5k. High Sierra has a new Raise Port Limit Patch for USB 3 on Skylake/100 Series builds. Problem is so big, but i have on external USB disk my High Sierra ( MacintoshHD ). After reboot my external drive is invisible. I can't update...
  12. A

    Other What would cause a burning smell everytime i charge my old iphone 4?

    I posted a similar question before, but i wanted to make this one a little more broad and to the point. I have an old iphone 4 (not a current phone being used just a phone i use for pictures and stuff ) But i noticed a burn plasticy smell the other day that happens only while it was charging...
    • AllieRosariox
    • Thread
    • burning charger charging cable charging problem cord iphone iphone 4 plastic smell usb
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: iPhone
  13. Darajavahus

    Am I only one not bothered by iMac having all ports on the back?

    I really don't understand all those people all those years complaining about the ports on the back, it actually bothers me reading those complaints, I have late 2012 iMac since release and it wasn't big deal for me for a second, I have no problem at all using all those ports, and I never...
    • Darajavahus
    • Thread
    • ethernet imac jack sd card thunderbolt usb
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iMac
  14. Z

    Mbox 'drawing too much USB power'

    My Mbox works perfectly well but I lost the USB cable. It does not have another power source. I've tried two different USB cables, including a brand new one, on two different Macbooks (Macbook Pro early 2015, and Macbook White 4,1 Intel Core 2 Duo) and always get the below error message. I'm not...
  15. M

    Magsafe 2 to USB

    Hello! I've been searching around for a Magsafe 2 to usb dongle type device but I can't for the life of me find one. They all seem to be Magsafe female to usb c for the new macbooks. However, I have an early 2015 13 inch macbook pro. What I believe I need is a usb male (to connect to my portable...
  16. sibby

    USB Forensics Help? Files accessed etc?

    Hi guys, I was wondering what's possible in the realms of forensics when it comes to USB drives, and other external media. What I'd like to know is: 1) Is there a way of seeing how many times a file has been accessed? (this I'd really like to know) 2) Is there any way to see a history of...
  17. Ranstone

    Resolved Advice: USB splitter, or USB to Firewire?

    I need advice. I'm in uncharted territory for my skillset. I have an old imac, (I mean, duh, I'm posting in the iMac forum.)and I'm plannign on geting a new external hard drive. Problem is, I have 3 USB ports on the Mac, and two firewire ports. One USB is for the mouse. One USB is for the...
    • Ranstone
    • Thread
    • convert external hd firewire help usb usb splitter
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: iMac
  18. D

    Is USB audio output to PC possible?

    Hi all! I appreciate any feedback you guys can provide! I have a mid-2012 MBP, a Windows10 video editing PC, and Polk Hampden (USB, 3.5mm, bluetooth inputs) speakers which use their own DAC. All are at the same workstation. Ultimately, I would like quality audio from both computers to be able...
  19. iSupport

    USB Log off dialog box

    Evening All, Any help or advice in the right direction is need :) We need to show a prompt if a USB/SD card is left in our iMacs when users log off (ideally with a timeout set so it doesn't stay on the prompt until a button is pressed. This could be either via a script / log out hook or...
  20. lindyman77

    Now High Sierra can't find my SSD startup disk...but booting externally

    Super weird issue going on. Upgraded my 13" 2011 MBP with a Samsung 840 Pro SSD to High Sierra. (Automatically upgraded to APFS with TRIM enabled) Last night it wouldn't boot showing only a flashing folder/question mark. Did all of the usual stuff PRAM, Recovery Mode, repaired permissions, etc...
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