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Installing Drivers OS9

just got powerbook g4 ti 1ghz running in os9 need install video drivers, downloaded 8500 installer , 2005 update after unpacking them come pc icons , cant run them. i'm guessing i'm doing wrong, i'm bit of os9 beginner. ideas?   figured out, os9 doesn't usb drives much, burned them cd , worked!   Forums Macs PowerPC Macs 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

Wife's MBA not living up to the "it just works" at the moment!

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hello all, appreciate help. have trawled apple support forums, , done suggested, no avail. symptoms: both safari , chrome, , app store affected. firefox working flawlessly, has me sorts of confused. when trying go website in safari or chrome, pages stay white/blank. underlying data 'there', evidenced screen grab of wiki homepage, nothing fixes (the grey pop-up on cursor resting, , pointing underlying link). similarly, mas stays blank on pages. told there 2 updates, irrespective of tab select, mas not load on contents pages, , remain blank. have cleaned out cache folders safari, chrome , app store. wiped plist files. played around date settings. p'ramm'ed. tried guest account, , safe mode. rebooted , restarted killed appstore related processes in activity monitor. per suggestions in various articles, without change. work forces run outdated flash , silverlight access work websites. firefox may not updated, result. flash e

Ordered a new 2017 MBP 15" and need TB3 DOCK recommendations

i need have connections usb, ethernet, etc , reliable run 5k monitors or 2-3 4k monitors eventually. possible? have researched lot of docks, , see owc isn't getting reviews on theirs, there few do. need 1 has separate mic , audio jacks headphones work if , when play games (which rare, 1 in 6 months). needs charge laptop. sd card reader needed (not huge requirement have sabrent hub). have external mouse/keyboard. want recommendations on grab! thank you!   a single thunderbolt 3 dock can support 2 4k displays or 1 5k display. caldigit’s dock sounds suitable. or belkin or elgato’s docks, depending on ports more useful. these have dual audio input/outputs. these charge macbook @ full speed (~85w) not double check. owc supports 60w example.   Forums Macs Notebooks

Recommendations for a 2015 rMBP monitor?

i looking monitor 2015 rmbp (non-thunderbolt). open when comes size , flexible budget, long bang buck , compatible. favorites glossy imac screens, know aren't offered external monitors or aren't compatible.   depending on geographic location, there should pretty deals starting next tuesday. if want resolution , real estate, shop accordingly. lg , dell have nice monitors (i have few dells, , inexpensive lg). monitors have hdmi these days, nicer ones have displayport. mbp has hdmi , mini displayport - latter can connected using adapter or correct cable.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professio

iPhone 7(+) Face ID Same Speed as Touch ID (iPhone 7 Plus)

hi everyone, i’m happy face id same speed touch id on iphone 7 plus. when first got iphone x, face id slower. after extensive use of face id. has gotten lot faster , it’s same speed touch id on iphone 7 plus now. else has same experience me?   i did informal comparisons last weekend 7 , x. impression unlocking phone @ same speed, or close couldn't tell difference. checking because had impression faceid taking longer touchid - far can tell eye, they're same, good.   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

APFS: A couple of questions....

with hs on macbook's internal ssd apfs file system , you've created backup clone external hdd using carbon copy cloner, strategy happens when boot backup? hfs+ version of hs or apfs version? other question regards apfs , filevault. enable filevault in order encrypt hs apfs disk, assuming filevault not enabled before upgrading hs, or apfs default encrypt files?   if backup of apfs container, is, not change hfs+ booting or restoring it. have encrypt filevault if haven't done so. encryption not natively on apfs. there few different methods of encryption read on supported apfs.   Forums Macs macOS macOS High Sierra (10.13) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud

Best conversion of 1080i50 to 1080p50 HEVC?

i have older video camera records @ 1080i50. imports fine photos (or imovie), files large, plus apple blends 2 interlaced fields there's constant blur image. keep photos , videos in icloud. can recommend app on iphone, ipad, or mac convert 1080p50 within photos app, keep timecodes, , reduce size significantly? i'd want remove originals conserve space. i've seen couple of iphone apps , i'm doing web-searching now... appreciate advice.   so far i've found * hevc convert * half * h265 converter pro hevc convert reviews saves smaller file amendment...meaning keeps original larger file. half has unfinished support website no support or facility discuss or ask questions. checking out: h265 converter pro imedia converter avc ultimate mac leawo i'm finding these apps don't have support.   Forums

Have two iPhone X’s with different brightness levels/shades and bottom icon bar. Help!

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i lucky enough have 2 iphone xs, 1 personal, other work. got 1 work yesterday , on different carrier (att) personal 1 (verizon). noticed right away brightness levels different despite having same settings on both. 1 more cool toned other. icon bar @ bottom of screen has different, more opaque background. going on? want them same. don’t make difference, phone space grey , work phone silver.   is reduce motion toggled on 1 of them?   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

Where can I access videos/pictures/screen recordings taken that doesn’t show up on the pictures app?

my storage seems have taken 20gb can’t find recent recordings space taken ? screen recordings aren’t showing whole ios 11.1 on iphone x disaster more days goes on. never in history of apple have released such terrible experience. $1000 phone have major software problems? such disappointment.   nope. either have defective unit or don’t know doing.   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

Mac Pro 4.1 / 5.1 1333Mhz Ram issue

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hi guys! running 2009 single cpu mac pro 4.1, successful updated 5.1 firmware. after installation of 6 core xeon 3.46ghz , 4 x 8gb hynx 1333mhz ecc ram, running fine, except 1 minor issue : rams recognized 1066mhz instead of 1333mhz. funny part is, these rams running in (original) mac pro 5.1 correctly. can me? see attached pictures   reset pram , ok   Forums Macs Desktops Mac Pro 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

5K iMac issue with external monitors - High Sierra

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hello since have upgraded 10.13.1 - high sierra after imac returns sleep may lose 1 or both of external monitors. have been running 3 screen set-up years , not had problems until upgrade. way both external monitors working reboot system. else have issue or have found work around? regards   just been away machine 2 hours, 3 screens time..... strange   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 TV iLife Wireless

Failing fusion drive on late 2012 iMac. Options?

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today, before computer upgraded 10.13.1 noticed time machine had stopped working , throwing errors. after investigation found tm drive not mount anymore. pulled out diskwarrior , restored backup drive , tm working again. good. because after disk warrior reporting imac's fusion drive failing smart , close failure. double checking disk utility same.. now, failing part of fusion drive ssd. 3tb hdd has been replaced apple under extended warranty. imac though long out of warranty being late 2012 model i'm not sure if ssd part covered (actually don't think anyway originally). i'm wondering options are: i'm thinking this: 1) sell on flea bay , let other sap deal it. buy new imac. expensive , unethical (plus current port configuration) 2) take apple , let them fix it. expensive supported. 3) take other repair shop (not sure it....) 4) source ssd myself , follow ifixit's guide replacing ssd. sourcing part may t

Retina vs non-retina HD

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my imac's display non-retina hd (1080p). today @ store noticed huge difference between retina , regular hd! can't notice individual pixels on retina display @ closest distance eyes can see before blurring whereas if i'm close screen (like 8'') can see pixels. iphone's screen resolution lower imac's yet retina hence don't see pixels on well. because of screen size, there more pixels per inch? if turn time... i'd spend few more €€€ , buy 1 retina display.   rmoliv said: ↑ my imac's display non-retina hd (1080p). today @ store noticed huge difference between retina , regular hd! can't notice individual pixels on retina display @ closest distance eyes can see before blurring whereas if i'm close screen (like 8'') can see pixels. iphone's screen resolution lower imac's yet retina hence don't see pi

Trumps judical nominations evericerated! So much for chooseing winners

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senator john neely kennedy has embarrassed or outed 3 trump appointees grossly unfit judicial appointments. ( nyt article , wapo article) quote kennedy senate judiciary committee republican grilled matthew peterson, president trump’s nominee u.s. district court in washington, asking him basic questions legal procedures “as trial judge, you’re going have witnesses. can tell me daubert standard is,” asked kennedy, referring well-known rule on using expert testimony in federal court. petersen: “i don’t have readily @ disposal …” click expand... quote in november, said vote “in heartbeat” against brett talley, trump’s choice u.s. district court seat in alabama rated “not qualified” american bar association. kennedy came out in opposition talley after reading married white house counsel don mcgahn’s chief of staff. “i had no idea connection,” said. “and he’s never tried lawsuit in natural li

Question about cellular watch and phone

i got new cellular s3 evening , got activated. can receive calls on watch when phone turned on. however, if phone turned off or in airplane mode, calls phone going straight voicemail instead of watch answering call. normal? thought phone turned off , watch still able receive calls on same number iphone. missing something? edited add: when phone off , call cellular watch number listed on verizon site, watch rings when using number. edited add: after testing more, seems going voicemail @ times , other times watch rings.   basicgreatguy said: ↑ i got new cellular s3 evening , got activated. can receive calls on watch when phone turned on. however, if phone turned off or in airplane mode, calls phone going straight voicemail instead of watch answering call. normal? thought phone turned off , watch still able receive calls on same number iphone. missing so

Downgrading to iOS 11.1.2 has ruined my phone!

first of cannot longer use health app, continues endlessly search steps without showing results. second, has messed app store! cannot longer view purchased apps , not remember i’ve bought. instance, bought facetune , tells me buy again on ipad there’s no issue, gives me cloud icon re-install it. asking why downgrading, it’s because of news of jailbreak , possible release of it.i don’t think jb fix horror. got tips how sort out mess? update: reset iphone , deleted on , puchased apps , health app working again normally. still on 11.1.2, it’s christmas miracle!   did restore newer backup on downgrade? not work. either restore 11.1.2 without using backup or use old backup 11.1.2.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 11

Apple TV on 11.2 doesn‘t switch formats

lg oled tv connected apple tv 4k on newest firmware. selected option automatically switch source format (hdr/sdr) , frame rate nothing happens. 4k dolby vision "preselected" atv never switches sdr when watch sdr content... ???   i have lg oled also tv announces when goes hdr or dolby, not sdr while you're watching something, shake lg tv remote till cursor pops up, click on screen, "hdmi #" should appear in upper left, click on cursor, , should see 2160p , indicator of kind of hdr it's getting, sdr have nothing there. try putting atv in 4k sdr, , playing that's dolby/hdr. do, since 95% or more of content sdr, way doesn't have change much, since tv blinks out bit when changes.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater

Question on OEM Leather Case from current owners

i’m leaning towards getting oem leather case, i’ve got 1 concern. lot of cycling...road, mountain , snow...and typically have phone in jersey pocket. means it’s exposed sweat , dirt. can comment durability of case in such environment? going end looking dingy fast? in advance thoughts.   i’d yes.   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

MACBOOK 2009 - Command R wont work

hi everyone, bought macbook pro 2009 buddy , im trying wipe factory reset. said hasnt worked awhile. every time try , command r laptop unresponsive pram resets. when opens can move mouse around cant click on anything. has ever experienced before. running snow leopard. appreciated.   what os on it? have more specs, memory size, drive size , type, etc?   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro 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

macOS High Sierra and Adobe Suite

hello, got new imac , see can upgrade macos high sierra but... compatible adobe suite (photoshop, illustrator, indesign , dreamweaver)? knows?   sdahe said: ↑ hello, got new imac , see can upgrade macos high sierra but... compatible adobe suite (photoshop, illustrator, indesign , dreamweaver)? knows? click expand... adobe knows. https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/macos-high-sierra-compatibility.html   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 TV iLife Wireless

Thank you for returning your iPhone X

to of have returned iphone x or held off on purchasing one... thank you! looking forward buying 1 eventually, wait price come down bit if sales numbers decrease sooner , apple gets influx of returns, expect see deal “trade old iphone $500 towards x.” again!   well next september may wish   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

iPhone X and iOS 11.1

anyone know if there update ios 11.1 on new iphone x?   ships 11.0.3, need update 11.1   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

App Creating Empty Folders with PID?!

i have weird thing happening 1 app - 1 (wirecast) company has passed buck on , says it's os problem. it's brand-new install of sierra. every time launch app, creates empty folder @ root level, labeled app's process id # @ time. every time quit , relaunch program, gets unique pid, , every time creates empty folder labeled pid #. happens newly-created users well. strange. ideas? thanks! _mike   Forums Macs macOS macOS Sierra (10.12) 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 8(+) Which iPhone 8 Plus works best on T-Mobile?

a verizon unlocked or at&t unlocked? thank you!   spnarwhal said: ↑ a verizon unlocked or at&t unlocked? thank you! click expand... verizon   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

iPhone X iPhone now says VzW in the corner

i noticed today iphone x says vzw in top left corner whenever carrier name shows. used verizon. traveling wondered it had region or something? did randomly change it?   my ipx still displaying "verizon" here.   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

AirPod charge issue?

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just after peace of mind really. photo attached of both airpods in charging case. else find airpod card (?) shows 1 airpod charging while in case? not happen every time , never shows either pod below 100% i’m wondering if others experience , whether software issue?   attached files: c3d6a9a3-3bea-4de2-ab73-c1f56bf21afc.png file size: 816.4 kb views: 41 yeah 1 reaches 100% quicker me. have left airpod used picking commands , not both   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Deskto

New Auto-Correct Bug

type name mario text field , watch auto-correct mario   doesn't happen me   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

Need softphone alternatives for Skype

the new skype app terrible. unfortunately, absolutely reliant on making , receiving phone calls, have neither mobile phone nor landline. have been looking @ alternatives, it's unclear me whether can freely accessible 10-digit phone number attached of them, , doesn't offer utterly useless me. i'm not @ sussing out stuff on own, suggestions appreciated.   can use sip account (this might find 1 https://www.lifewire.com/obtain-sip-account-3426905 ). , here simple app mac: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telephone/id406825478?mt=12   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife

Come on Apple with this volume HUD

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it’s 2017 , ios in 11th iteration , crap still happening, come on! think annoying part of ios when watching video   bigjnyc said: ↑ it’s 2017 , ios in 11th iteration , crap still happening, come on! think annoying part of ios when watching video view attachment 739042 click expand... couldn't agree more. inconsistency across os makes worse.   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

Cyber Monday 2017: Deals Now Live on Macs, iPads, iPhones, and More

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black friday sales wrapping on weekend, still searching quality discounts on apple products , accessories have chance today during cyber monday. of same retailers offered black friday deals have launched -- or launch -- cyber monday sales, , although focus of event shopping home, retailers honoring deals @ brick-and-mortar locations. ​ note: macrumors affiliate partner of these vendors. when click link , make purchase, may receive small payment, helps keep site running. best buy best buy's cyber monday discounts began access yesterday best buy members, , deals have expanded everyone. retailer offering free shipping on everything, , few deals extending throughout week "cyber week deals" event. ​ iphone - 32gb iphone 7 , 7 plus : save $150 when purchased , activated monthly installment plan 12.9-inch ipad pro (mid 2017) - 64gb wi-fi : $699.99, down $799.99 - 256gb wi-fi : $824.99, down $949.99 - 512gb wi-fi : $

X not showing notifications

that 7 plus does. seems news headline stories, cnn, ny times, usa today. settings same. doing wrong? missing plus size, me may better. been few days, else experience this?   if have notifications set show when phone unlock, notifications wont show unless face id detects face. if want disable show notifications, go settings notifications set always. hope helps!   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

Nokia 3 work on AT&T?

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picked new in box nokia 3 factory unlocked dual sim phone $60. looks got deal. going open , try few days since haven't touched newer nokia in awhile. idea if have issues working att? know says world wide have had issues phone in past working on 3g. have link phone , supports below. https://m.gsmarena.com/nokia_3-8572.php hoping of more technical users can tell me . appreciated.   ryankul said: ↑ picked new in box nokia 3 factory unlocked dual sim phone $60. looks got deal. going open , try few days since haven't touched newer nokia in awhile. idea if have issues working att? know says world wide have had issues phone in past working on 3g. have link phone , supports below. https://m.gsmarena.com/nokia_3-8572.php hoping of more technical users can tell me . appreciated. click expand... according link 3g unless in area at&t using lte

iPhone iPhone 6 10.3.1 jailbreak possible?

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greetings, please tell me if there way jailbreak iphone?   yes. wait until jailbreak released firmware (currently there none 10.3.1), download , jailbreak.   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

Find my iPhone won't locate my Macbook

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hi everyone! first of all, i'm sorry if posting on wrong place. macbook got stolen last weekend, , have logged in find iphone , requested remote lock , remote sound reproduction. both happened next day, , went straight browser check located. shows offline, no last location. why happening? thought turned on , connected internet show last location! thank you!   the thing can think of whatever reason mac online did not have location data send, thief using ethernet instead of wifi. on macbook, seems unlikely. signature makes me sad.   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 Appli

Now playing screen not updating song title

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when @ playing screen watchos 4.1 seems stuck on song played yesterday. play/stop button works song title won’t seem update, after restart. suggestions?   killing music app fixed   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

Carrier Carrier update for T-Mobile on iOS 11.1

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t-mobile offered me carrier update. changed 30.0 30.1. new?   attached files: 603086ea-d428-48f1-b3e4-95af064bde32.jpeg file size: 134.2 kb views: 122 antwon said: ↑ t-mobile offered me carrier update. changed 30.0 30.1. new? click expand... happened verizon well. of time don't know changes come carrier updates.   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