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The real FLOPS & Vector use on the iMac Pro

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i'm interested in knowing how processor hardware embedded vector instruction set improves flops number apple's claimed number on imp web page ? suspect geekbench 4 not, @ time, have code recompiled employ vector instructions , therefore show/display apple's flops claim. guess can write simple program exploit new vector instructions , have report flops compare against geekbench 4 reports. thoughts.... ?   https://www.geekbench.com/doc/geekbench4-cpu-workloads.pdf quote floating point workloads gemm gemm (general matrix multiplication) computes result c = ab + c, a, b, , c matrices. gemm workload uses 512x512 single-precision matrices. gemm implementations written using hand-tuned vector instructions following instruction sets: • avx + fma • avx • sse3 • sse2 • armv8 neon • armv7 neon click expand... so-- think incorporated. see https:

Cases for AirPods?

just got airpods , wondering if make case them. or cases. wanting protect actual case somewhat. doesn’t broke. guys.   brandonjr36 said: ↑ just got airpods , wondering if make case them. or cases. wanting protect actual case somewhat. doesn’t broke. guys. click expand... make protective skin case. doesn't add lot of bulk, gives protection. https://www.amazon.com/dp/b01mybeye8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tmytabng3xyjb or: more expensive, product adds lot more bulk airpod charging case. https://www.amazon.com/dp/b06xkk18zr/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9xztabyhsdfh6   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Not

Sid Meier's Civilization VI $60 game on the iPad

i welcome change , think worth it! plus there demo if don't delete after trying it.   i despise in app purchases. have spent $275 on roblox game kid. $5 nickel , dime , year later. it’s much. added up. rather pay once , done it. maybe if game has major update pay more. i’d rather pay $60 game , pay once.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad 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

Other Setup new iPhone from iCloud or iTunes? At store? At home?

maybe i'm on thinking this... but.. want trade in old iphone can apple credit put towards newer iphone. (i'm assuming i'll best trade in way?) i've heard setting iphone icloud backup not transfer information itunes backup? want ensure transfers (notes, messages, apps, etc.) backup phone prior going store, prep phone trade in (wiping out data, signing out of icloud, etc.), go store , trade in & purchase new phone, go home , set new device? feel i'm on thinking because can't possibly complicated. want make sure don't lose in transition.   i backup itunes , cloud first, , after upgrade go home apple store new phone , restore itunes backup. it's faster via itunes , uses less wifi bandwidth, since music , movies go on iphone via usb. newer ios versions , itunes 12.7.x still restore apps via wifi after restoring backup. both restore methods should include a

Safari text entry bug

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is else having ridiculous problem in safari cursor appears below text-entry area , it’s impossible see you’re typing into? ready throw phone east river if wants it.   attached files: 2bdfcba5-6fc0-4ba4-8a6c-144a3f7cb9b4.png file size: 236.3 kb views: 34 i have had happen on few web sites. exception problem. had happen in few games have chat rooms. not 100% replicate event ipp , 7+   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

IPad Pro Smart Keyboard texture

whenever tried out smart keyboard in stores thought texture of keyboard same or similar front cover. have bought 1 , keyboard has grainy texture plastic rather rubber. normal?   myappleworld said: ↑ whenever tried out smart keyboard in stores thought texture of keyboard same or similar front cover. have bought 1 , keyboard has grainy texture plastic rather rubber. normal? click expand... yes, quite different in texture.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad Accessories 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 Releases Minor tvOS 11.2.1 Update With HomeKit Fix

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apple today released new update tvos 11, operating system designed run on fourth , fifth-generation apple tvs. tvos 11.2.1 comes little on 1 week after release of tvos 11.2 update . tvos 11.2.1 can downloaded on air through settings app on apple tv going system --> software update. apple tv owners have automatic software updates turned on upgraded tvos 11.2.1 automatically. ​ minor 11.x.x update tvos 11.2.1 focuses on performance improvements , bug fixes address issues discovered following release of tvos 11.2. update, released alongside ios 11.2.1, re-enables remote access shared users of home app. apple disabled remote access shared users when implementing server-side fix a major homekit vulnerability last week. apple @ time said remote access re-enabled week through software updates. following today's tvos 11.2.1 update, homekit vulnerability patched , remote access shared users has been reinstated. article link: apple relea

iPhone 7(+) Upgrade from an iPhone 7?

has upgraded iphone 7? have x delivery sitting on desk , i'm debating if it's worth (price). happy upgrade? main draw upgrading camera. i'm photographer , can't haul dslr around. don't care animoji , stuff. faceid have draw since work in extremely cold conditions , wear gloves. typically resell unlocked phone every year or 2 while still has decent battery. thanks!   i bought 8 on launch day , had buyer’s remorse since had 7. sold 8 last week , got x yesterday. worth every penny. best iphone i’ve used in awhile.   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 Applic

Vivaldi Web Browser 1.13 for Power Users Gains New Multi-Tab Management Features

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vivaldi web browser , spiritual successor opera 12, released version 1.13 on wednesday, introducing easier way of managing multiple tabs, new file download features , other improvements. ​ in line norwegian team's aim make vivaldi feature-rich , customizable browser available power users, developers have created new window panel. opens tree-style view of tabs side of browser window, offering easy overview of open tabs list. there, users can conveniently manage tabs dragging them change order, grouping tabs topic save space, tiling tab stacks compare several web pages side side, , hibernating unused tabs or tab stacks better performance. within new panel, it's possible mute sound in specific tabs , pin tabs ensure stay open. vivaldi team says planning bring more functionality feature in near future. ​ latest release of vivaldi browser brings number of improvements file downloading, based on community feedback. users warning dial

Apple Shares Research into Self-Driving Car Software That Improves Obstacle Detection

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apple computer scientists working on autonomous vehicle technology have posted research paper online describing how self-driving cars can spot cyclists , pedestrians using fewer sensors (via reuters ). paper yin zhou , oncel tuzel submitted moderated scientific pre-print repository arxiv on november 17, in appears apple's first publicly disclosed research on autonomous vehicle technology. ​ paper titled " end-to-end learning point cloud based 3d object detection ", , describes how new software developed apple scientists improves ability of lidar (light detection , ranging) systems recognize objects including pedestrians , cyclists distance. self-driving cars typically use combination of standard cameras , depth-sensing lidar units receive information world around them. apple's research team said able "highly encouraging results" using lidar data alone spot cyclists , pedestrians, , wrote able beat other appro

Court docs: Congressman Bob Brady under FBI scrutiny in campaign finance probe

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another democrat. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/draft-court-docs-congressman-accused-of-conspiracy-false-statements/ rep. robert brady, d-pennsylvania, suspected of wrongdoing in fbi's investigation payments campaign allegedly made opponent in 2012 encourage him drop out of race, according approved search warrant application filed in u.s. district court eastern district of pennsylvania. 2 political consultants have been charged in campaign finance probe involving brady's reelection campaign, unsealed search warrant application appears first time brady himself mentioned suspected of criminal wrongdoing in probe. federal prosecutors last month said kenneth smukler , donald jones planned scheme brady campaign make illicit $90,0000 campaign donation jimmie moore, intended pay down campaign debt. now, fbi special agent jonathan szeliga says in search warrant application obtained cbs news has "probable cause believe kenneth smukler, robert brady

Just for Kicks

i prefer 6/7/8 footprint. expecting iphone 7 chassis edge edge screen. looking @ 7 , doing rough measuring looks if got rid of home button , made notch x possibly 5” screen. problem if can done device able still dual speakers , face id? yes footprint change bit cause display taller per se. wouldn’t mind not having wireless charging wouldn’t need glass resulting in same weight 7. calculations correct? what’s think?   i feel same. wanted x until found out screen smaller. i'm keeping 7 plus now.   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 iL

Proclip adjustable holder for X, scratching concerns?

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i'm considering getting new proclip adjustable holder. loved 6/7 specific holder. adjustable version plastic , not felt cover naked phone versions have. plan on using phone without case, i'm concerned scratching constant in , out. else have concern or experience? solutions? i'm thinking wrapping felt , gluing on. not ideal, should protective enough.   it’s soft plastic. i’m sure fine.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Accessories 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 Pro Appears to Include A10 Fusion Chip for Always-On 'Hey Siri'

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according digging apple's "bridgeos 2.0" code , macos weekend jonathan levin, steven troughton-smith, , guilherme rambo, upcoming imac pro appears feature a10 fusion chip 512 mb of ram . while full functionality of a10 chip isn't yet known, appears chip enable support "hey siri" functionality, potentially when imac pro turned off . ​ noted troughton-smith, a10 manage booting process , security imac pro, , hooks system audio, theorized chip might support always-on "hey siri." quote confirmed: "hey, siri" coming mac pic.twitter.com/dw9brazbxd - guilherme rambo (@_inside) november 18, 2017 click expand... the "hey siri" theory confirmed rambo , shared both boot chime bridgeos , setup process "hey siri" discovered within macos. quote bridgeos has boot chime sound pic.twitter.com/ofupy9rzt8 - guilherme rambo

2017 13" MacBook Pro battery replacement

hi all, have 2017 macbook pro purchased couple of months ago. battery's cycle count reads 55 cycles @ moment. looking forward, wondering whether apple replace battery if cycle count reach ~1000 , battery's ability hold charge decrease noticeably, in warranty? example, if in july 2018 find battery doesn't hold charge did when new, apple replace me within warranty, without charging me? or apple claim wear , tear , charge me it? similarly, if buy applecare protection plan macbook pro 13" @ £229, replace mac's battery me @ no charge me? quick search of apple's website resulted in me finding in terms , conditions: "service coverage available mac , original included accessories protection against (i) defects in materials or workmanship , (ii) batteries retain less 80% of original capacity." how apple's technicians determine whether battery holds less 80% of it's original capacity? also, reference, price of batt

Issues with iPhone X in the cold

i’m still having issues typing outside when it’s cold... else?   https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/09/iphone-x-cold-weather-fix/ quote users on both reddit , the macrumors forums have noticed iphones refuse recognize touch input when exposed cool outdoor temperatures. turns out, there software bug causing issue, apple says addressed in upcoming update. click expand...   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

Actual size of X and plus screens

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can owns x , 6+ or 7+ or 8+ measure. physical height , width of active part of screen (the part lit up) both models? , height , width of notch?     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

I missed FedEx Delivery

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son of a!! wrapped meeting @ 11am , tracked phone via fedex — “delivery attempted” faaafgkkkakakaaakkakakakkkkk!!! mad. wife home busy kids , swears didn’t hear door knock. dog didn’t bark either happens when knocks. work home , didn’t hear anything. pis*ed off. gonna have go pick tomorrow @ fedex sometime tomorrow.   so home on anticipated day of year , nobody keeping out?   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

Best source for audio in?

i want record bass guitar garageband through audio input on 2011 imac. have ampeg pf800 bass head have several options , wondering folks think best approach be. plug bass directly in audio in. (bass has passive pickups.) or use 1 of following outputs on head: 1) headphone output. manual says it's "mix of line level signals reaching amplifier." 2) xlr line out. balanced. has switch post or pre eq. has switch mic or line level. has switch ground/lift. 3) fx send jack. unbalanced. post eq 4) pre-amp out. manual says "direct post master preamp output use external power amp." in advance tips or advice.   "2) xlr line out. balanced. has switch post or pre eq. has switch mic or line level. has switch ground/lift." think may want. you'd want set "line out". need decent audio interface. focusrite 2i2, or perhaps presonus "audiobox&quo

Major second thoughts on the X

just received silicon case x and, may have pushed me 8 plus based on size. know isn't news flash on size being indistinguishable regular size 7/8, maybe naive. have giant hands, , switched plus 7. can't imagine going backwards in size. ugh. else rethinking choice? guess friday ultimate time decide when hold x in hands, i'm regretting already. maybe screen size swing me back.   we wait 3rd thought once it.   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

Resolved CPU question, good or bad?

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hi all, first post, i've learned way info last few weeks. received x5690 ebay seller, however, upon inspection, noted 1 of feet seems either discolored or chipped. seemed recall shouldn't affect performance, loved hear opinion if acceptable or should contact seller refund?? thanks!! jon   attached files: img_6685.jpg file size: 1,004.1 kb views: 44 i contact seller , see if have more swap. doesn’t hurt , sets record there issue cpu (assuming wasn’t in description or item photo) in case have problem. note socket “pins” long solid contact made won’t matter. have tried cleaning off?   Forums Macs Desktops

Power Source : Power Adapter

good evening everyone, first post here , apologise if posting in wrong corner of forum. i'm experiencing fault macbook pro 2016 shows macbook charging there no power source connected it. has black battery icon showing it's charging it's not. has resolution this? did restart smc no avail. in advance. aaron   so, nothing external plugged in mbpro, no usb devices or printers, etc.? (the usb bus enough power external device to, perhaps, hold charging icon.) have tried nvram reset ?   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

Random Reboots even when Idle & screen turned off, panic-full in logs.

hello, have iphone 7 on 10.3.3. have encountered 4 random reboots date, first happened 2 months ago, phone laying on desk when screen turned on , rebooted. second time 2 weeks ago when woke , found requiring passcode because of restart. third time , fourth time yesterday , today respectively, 1 when holding phone , on homescreen, , other phone laying down desk screen off. in analytics there panic-full log each restart, it's kernel panic. can't interpret kernel panic log , wish here may able understand , points out may error be. worth mentioning phone performance, temperature, , battery life normal. have 3 recent panic logs: first panic-log: pastebin.com/c9uts03a second panic-log: pastebin.com/tnmsbfm4 third panic-log: pastebin.com/sskegdlb tl;dr phone randomly rebooted 4 times date when i'm not using , screen turned off, panic full logs found in logs, i'm trying figure out logs maybe wrong phone.  

Apple Pay Promo Offers $5 Off Fandango Movie Tickets

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apple offering apple pay promotion week discounts fandango movie tickets $5 when make purchase using either fandango app or fandango.com website. discount available on movie ticket purchases made through january 2, according email went out apple customers morning. when make purchase using apple pay, need use promo code "applecheer" @ checkout fandango discount. ​ in addition providing fandango deal, apple highlighting retail apps accept apple pay , can used new year's party planning, including safeway, party city, ulta beauty, lyft, touchtunes, , mcdonald's. on course of 2 months, apple has been promoting apple pay through series of emails include deals , discounts. november, email, example, offered discount on postmates unlimited subscription . article link: apple pay promo offers $5 off fandango movie tickets   now that's pretty cool. extremely sad there&#

How to connect internal SSD externally on iMac

hello, know how this. bought crucial mx300 , considering install macos (el capitan) on before installed drive on imac. 1. fist of worth it, or should install on imac , have macos installed normally? 2. secondly, if you'd recommend install externally, how connect internal ssd externally ? can imagine sata usb or firewire cable in order, i'm not sure power socket. cheers   the ssd proprietary you're options limited. know when buy transcend ssd for mbp provide enclosure older ssd, can maybe reach out , see if sell enclosures without ssd kit. you're best bet sell on ebay though   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Des

Beachball when networking after 10.13.2

after upgrade 10.13.2, permanent beachball after using cmd-k , selecting network drive. must hold down power button , restart working desktop. transfer large file across network. have had no problems in past. , same thing happens if on different network. can help?   lwilliams said: ↑ after upgrade 10.13.2, permanent beachball after using cmd-k , selecting network drive. must hold down power button , restart working desktop. click expand... it's finder beachballs? nothing else functional since have hold power button? can't open other apps or shutdown normally? or cmd+option+escape force quit finder?   Forums Macs macOS macOS High Sierra (10.13) iPhone Mac OS &a

Macbook Air 2017 with 2560 x 1080 resolution possible?

hi, purchased new macbook air 2017 , i'm thinking of buying monitor lg 25um58 desktop use. if go monitor page says has 2 hdmi 2 inputs. i'm researching cables "mini displayport hdmi adapter" , of them max resolution hdmi cable 1920 x 1080. i'm guessing won't work because want 2560 x 1080 (the native monitor res) can please tell how connect 2 together. cheapest way it? regards, san p.s. i've checked seller , monitor i'm getting not have displayport :/   if possible buy monitor display port. 2017 macbook air use samsung older u590d running @ 3840 2160 @60hz tb2 dp cable. belkin , others offer minidisplay hdmi adapters list 4k@30 should run 2560. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/hhln2zm/b/belkin-4k-mini-displayport-to-hdmi-adapter   Forums Macs

Sierra menu bar, system preferences (among others) rendering issues at 4K

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hello everyone! upgraded dell u2713h aoc u3277fwq uhd monitor have more desktop real estate work with. unfortunately, neither mac mini (late 2012) nor 13" macbook pro (early 2015) seem 3840x2160 resolution much, both devices have substantial rendering issues: (note 1 of "better" cases, menu bar , system preferences don't show except grey surface). connected both devices minidp - dp cable, working fine in combination amd hd 7850 , windows 8.1, it's software issue. also, i'm aware of fact late 2012 mac mini doesn't officially support uhd, 2015 rmbp , still has same issues. both devices run macos 10.12.6. have idea going wrong , how can fix it? cheers, daniel   Forums Macs macOS macOS Sierra (10.12) iPhone Mac OS & System Software

O2 uk

i have iphone x running latest ios 11.2 , on last few weeks phone not ring text saying missed called times call straight no problem , have decent signal. spoke o2 told me switch off not disturb had on on scheduled between 10pm , 8 have been told needs off know problem ios else have if or o2 talking rubbish   i have x on vodafone , never had problem. have dnd set 2100 0630.   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 Watch Series 3 Nike+ or normal?

heya, 1 suggest me get? thinking nike+ or normal one. assume nike+ steel doesn’t exist?   nagasakigg said: ↑ heya, 1 suggest me get? thinking nike+ or normal one. assume nike+ steel doesn’t exist? click expand... get nike + since additional watch faces unique nike watch , not available in other apple watches including edition , hermès. if sporty person, nike watch faces best.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch 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 X purchase issue

i’m getting sick of launches , jumping thru hoops phone. went store here in seattle , had in stock said way can 1 order in store pickup , can buy it. kind of bs this? it’s want make things difficult buy phone.   jedizenmaster said: ↑ i’m getting sick of launches , jumping thru hoops phone. went store here in seattle , had in stock said way can 1 order in store pickup , can buy it. kind of bs this? it’s want make things difficult buy phone. click expand... based off experience, it's not difficult, sounds you're not aware of process in order purchase iphone. can order right iphone if need be, have been completed in store.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone

Some apps on AW3 LTE are greyed out

the icon calendar, heart rate, music, radio, weather, reminders, radio, , inbox greyed out on aw3 lte. happened today. can press , open apps , appear function properly. turned watch off/on , didn't solve problem. checked watch app on iphone x , said no updates needed. running 4.2 beta. think that's issue?   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch 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

Note 8 disconnecting Gear S3 when connected to car

i've noticed problem note 8 , gear s3 when in car. reason when plug car android auto, disconnects gear. think it's connecting car bluetooth though told unpair car head unit. odd thing can connected both. if disconnect cable control of note 8 connect gear , both connected. else run this? idea how troubleshoot it? reason problem watch intercepts calls when it's disconnected ted phone.   convergent said: ↑ i've noticed problem note 8 , gear s3 when in car. reason when plug car android auto, disconnects gear. think it's connecting car bluetooth though told unpair car head unit. odd thing can connected both. if disconnect cable control of note 8 connect gear , both connected. else run this? idea how troubleshoot it? reason problem watch intercepts calls when it's disconnected ted phone. click expand... yep have same thing going

Has anyone gone from a i7 7th gen gaming rig to a iMAC?

and used gaming too? have i7-7700k, asus rog board, 16gb of memory, 1080 ftw gtx video card, corsair water cooling, 1000w season platinum ps, soungblaster x-fi or whatever called, phantek temperated glass case 34" ultrawide curved dell monitor. so, wondering peoples thoughts going high-end imac? i'd sell parts put money towards imac. have late 2012 imac upgraded hd 1 external ssd, , works great, not gaming. game once every 2 weeks these days. games played recently, cod infinite warfare, destiny 2, cod wwii (haven't bought it, tried it), gta. maxed out macbook pro external monitor possibility.   why want go machine imac? not anywhere near same performance gaming...   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPho

Apple Store won't let me exchange unless I order online first

i called apple store inquire coming in exchange week old 7 plus 8 plus , told me had order online , have reserved in store first. show have them, saying if come in, have order online , pull phone stock when shows ready pick , said take day beacause bogged down x orders. what? i'm exchanging , if order order online pickup, can't because on att installment plan , not eligible upgrade now. makes no sense me exchange.   that not make sense. can come in store exchange? or maybe because online order return , buy new one?   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

[UK] Buying iPhone X from reseller store?

anyone buying x local apple authorized reseller store? how stock getting? have reserve unit calling them or can walk in on friday , walk out x?   wow, no replies @ all... know mine took reservations (stormfront) istore expecting delivery.   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

System Preferences not Responding, all Printers Disappeared

i upgraded high sierra few days ago. running 2017 imac (18,3). today have had trouble preview stalling every time use it. printers disappeared cannot print. when go system preferences/printers & scanners, nothing happens when click on "+" sign. have restarted several times. in activity monitor cpu pressure running under 15%, system between 5% , 10% -- memory using less 5gb of 16gb. ideas? --- post merged, jan 3, 2018 --- activity monitor showed system preferences not responding brief time, no longer in red now. shows 23 recent hangs.   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

Series 3 watch with ios9?

recently got apple watch 3 have iphone 6s plus on ios 9. there work around using watch on ios 9?   breezyf808 said: ↑ recently got apple watch 3 have iphone 6s plus on ios 9. there work around using watch on ios 9? click expand... your post answered in apple watch forum. https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-watch-s3-with-ios-9.2098199/   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Jailbreaks and iOS Hacks 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

Mac OS/SDD into a Intel PC

can work? mac osx on ssd apple macbook pro (with intel chip), plug sata cable of custom built intel based tower pc. pc runs windows on own hdd. try boot ssd, , blinking cursor. (the pc/bios recognize drive). i've done reaseach bios settings, , changed find, still no joy. know there vitualization, existing drive existing osx installed. unless can vitualization software within windows see physical drive, i'd boot mac osx ssd after turn on pc. possible?   this not simple plugging loaded mac boot drive, , hoping hardware sees same windows bootable disk. need modify bootloader, before intel hardware recognize macos boot drive. combination of multibeast, or clover -- maybe both tonymacx86.com place start, https://www.hackintosh.zone/forums/ reading on sites. there's others if search os x on pc.   Forums

Amazed at Battlefront II on Mac Pro 2,1

i thought, since star wars battlefront ii on sale on origin ,i see if mac pro upgraded dual 3.0 x5365, 16gb ram, , 3gb 7950 under windows 7 ultimate bootcamp handle and, if not, request refund within 24 hours. amazingly, game stable , playable. haven't played ton, hour in various modes, on medium settings, seem stable 45-60fps in demanding environments. can bump high or ultra , game still playable; depending on environment, can high 30-40fps, though did see drops 20s. regardless, playable , enjoyable. amazing i'm playing on over 10 year old hardware (i got 1,1 in 2007 , made various upgrades become current 2,1 throughout years). game optimized!   i had on ps2 many years ago. of course runs.... we're talking same one, right? soooo in 2005   Forums Special Interests

A quick iPhone X review

so i've had new x day now. far, good, , i'm enjoying phone overall. i'm coming iphone 7 reference. out of box look, feel , weight of unit. (64gb silver). proceeded activate it, , full restore 7 onto it. went smooth 0 issues. (did restore itunes). initial thoughts , impressions: - overall - best built , looking iphone since original , 5 series - size - perfect. seems no bigger 7 having screen size nice. - face id - works far better anticipated. far i've used indoors, outdoors bright sunlight, dark room, glasses, sunglasses etc. 0 issues. it's fast , frankly far better touch id @ point. - speed - good. no lag, delays on anything. - screen - very, good. gorgeous least. - gestures. took me maybe 20 minutes used them , i'm wondering how ever dealt home button let along thought miss it. - camera - good. i'm coming standard sized 7 thought ok. appears better overall. no, won't replace stand alone camera y

No Screenshot Preview ? (iPhone X - ios 11.1.2)

the bottom left preview dont show anymore... theres option ? or removed ?   it still shows me on 11.1.2.   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

Which Mac ?

i have 2013 13" macbook air , on way out. use case basic internet & word processing want able hook 2 1920x10800 monitors work. idea of having 2 external monitors , not using laptop screen second monitor (like i'm doing). using device laptop 75% of time , plugged dual monitors 25% of time. thoughts below option 1 - macbook - form factor unsure if i'd able power 2 external displays this. thought had plugging in dock provides power , dock provide ports run 2 displays. have no idea if there dock usb c option 2 - 13" macbook pro - figure drive dual displays need model 4 usb-c ports or ntb model sufficient daisy chaining monitors together. monitor , dock options welcome. i'd consider buying mac mini use work if update or add usb c ports. can't justify buying tech far behind curve innovation wise.   i have neither of them. know macbook not support 2 external mo