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Mac keeps making a noise at me but I don't know why

every often, macbook pro makes little "error" honk noise. can @ time , can't link particular thing i'm doing. few seconds after wakes, has done minute me watching youtube video. nothing pops up, nothing seems untoward. there way of finding out why it's doing it?   only time have ever gotten sound calendar reminder, birthday or i've put calendar app. have popped out notifications tab , looked @ lately? (top right of screen, in menu bar)   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

Office 2016 will not load. All apps just bounce and give an error, refusing to load.

any suggestions? still trying fix problem local network accounts. here running local network account setup office 2016 running? , thoughts appreciated.   iansilv said: ↑ any suggestions? still trying fix problem local network accounts. here running local network account setup office 2016 running? , thoughts appreciated. click expand... is version of office 2016 updated? version have? also, os using? i'm using local network accounts office without problem.   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 Wireless

APFS vs HFS and best practice for multiple systems with 10.13?

i installed 10.13 on partition on system ssd on macbook pro. have 2 partitions switch between solid stable 10.6.8 system , whatever new attempt @ osx comes out. realize ended forcing 10.13 install hfs formatted volume. apparently can sort of run way not recommended? have in fact seen 2 issues far. once waking sleep didn't turn screen on. see string of complaints random occurrences of online. possibly new bug , not related? updating 10.13.1 10.13.2 left system in state internet connection no longer possible (through app store or browser app). allrighty then... roll 10.13.1. right. best practice run dueling systems on single ssd when 1 needs hfs+ , can't use new format , other isn't supposed run on old format? if there's compromise made, there flag set in 10.13 make behave hfs? thanks!   Forums Macs macOS

Emoji Skin Color Select Pop up

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i posted in ios forum maybe phone issue. have iphone x. i think iphone did on 11.1.2 11.2 when open keyboard in message/twitter/etc , go click on hand emoji send it, thumbs example, skin color selector pops on first tap , stays there until pick 1 instead of popping when long press. happens on first click of after keyboard opens. else having happen, know if it’s bug or know way stop it? it’s nothing major annoying. screenshot of first tap.   attached files: 95fbac80-9211-4390-a003-7f68faeeadab.jpeg file size: 590.7 kb views: 25 not got iphone x, running 11.2 on iphone 6 plus , experience same thing , don't think it's bug. i've noticed seems happening on emojis i've not used (afaik) in past (or possibly recently). once select skin tone once particular

Signing out of iCloud sucks

sometimes solution problem iphone sign out of icloud , sign in. time that, lose downloaded music cloud or itunes match. seems ridiculous. why it, wouldn’t easy quarantine instead? move or lock files can’t played, give window of time sign in before nuking them. seem unreasonable? what’s unreasonable me having re-download 20gb of music went *poof* because signed out of icloud 10 min.   i concur. last week, couldn’t instant hotspot work no matter did. solution left sign out of icloud , sign in again. mid sign-out, settings crashed , left iphone sort of half signed icloud. mess. had restore iphone. event corrupted icloud backup had. last local backup had week old, lost week’s worth of imessages etc. (even though should have messages in icloud now). , say, had download music, , create new icloud backup, , reason restored photos started trying upload icloud again - requiring me spend money on

iPhone X Early Adoption Rate Said to Beat iPhone 8 and 7 Plus Levels

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iphone x handsets make on 2 percent of iphone active installed base, 3 weeks after released on november 3, according research conducted ihs markit . countries highest rates of adoption markets high gross domestic product per head, singapore, denmark, switzerland, , japan. according ihs, countries "plus" models have been popular show strong correlation initial adoption rates iphone x, because consumers in markets more interested in larger displays , dual-lens camera technology, , willing spend more them. ​ production constraints appear have had little effect on uptake of iphone x, said "very similar" adoption of previous flagship iphones launches on same period, said ihs analysts. quote in us, iphone x adoption after 3 weeks matched adoption of iphone 8 plus , beat adoption levels both iphone 8 , 7 plus. iphone 7 model had greater initial success. in japan, initial iphone x adoption or better re

Auto CarPlay can't control home thermostat?

so have tado thermostat (which brilliant) , apple tv , connected correctly can remotely control thermostat through siri / apple home kit - good. however, whenever try change home temperature setting in car, through carplay, says cannot control car temperature through carplay. frustrating, not wanting change car temperature - can easily, siri refuses instructions change home temperature via carplay interface... thinks trying change car settings (which cannot do, , tells me so). winding me big time, convenient hands free on way home whilst driving. have similar problems or ideas on fix?   why expect carplay update non-car non-iphone item? carplay lets use iphone functions on car screen , speakers - isn't else   Forums Apple and Apple Services HomeKit, HomePod, CarPlay

iOS 11 performance on 7+ is still crap

still extremely disappointed performance on 7 plus. ios 10 ran butter. initially, upgraded 11, noticed: - large drop in performance. frequent lock-ups (never happened before), restarts (never happened before), slow responsiveness touch etc. abrupt , huge change - speaker phone stopped working - control center music app stopped responding - sharp, abrupt drop in battery life speaker , control center bugs have been fixed in latest update, slow performance still remains. phone regularly hangs, lags touch, , app switcher becomes molasses. keyboard lags crazy, causing me mistype. unacceptable point it's pushing me new phone. else experiencing this?   yes. experience on 7 plus encompasses stuttering here , there, heavy battery drain(halved battery life) , home button delay. home button delay , battery drain in particular makes me feel want throw phone against wall that's how irritates me.

Cracked screen on X. Are they repairing or replacing in store?

hi all. i've cracked screen on x after 2 weeks!!!!! fault decided go super minimalist case , dropped 3 feet on asphalt. have applecare+ wondering if doing screen replacements in store yet or have swap out new one. crack isn't bad i'm not in big rush. if replacing phone i'll go ahead , make genius appointment (assuming have replacement in stock). if not i'll wait month or , let them practice on other people's phones first. know??? thanks.   i’d use app , ask express replacement shipped out. pay front refund once receive broken phone back. meanwhile you’ve got th replacement 2 days later --- post merged, nov 22, 2017 --- otherwise. they’ll order th replacement store   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone

Apple / iPhone X Haters

this board has been looking more , more place apple haters unload. it's getting hard find thoughtful , intelligent posts...even disagree with. of garbage posted here childish, pedantic rants have no semblance "iphone" discussion group.... it's getting tiresome....   off topic complaining off topic complaining? dig 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

Star Wars Battle Front 2

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your thoughts...   i buy.... used or on sale around $25 sometime next year, , not buy else in game. thinking whole "card thing" getting out-of-hand. if want "play cards..."   Forums Special Interests Console Games 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

Can Apple Genius in Apple Store downgrade watchOS?

i spoke applecare tech support agent on phone told me can book appointment apple genius @ local apple store plead case have apple watch (series 0) downgrade watchos 4 watchos 3. because iphone running ios 10, , cannot update ios 11 because of other essential apps need run on phone. watch used 1 bought private seller, reset watch factory defaults unknowingly updated firmware in meantime. however, not sure if possible own research. instead, read elsewhere apple genius swamp out watch 1 lower firmware. not want. can shred light on this?   needs shipped apple , restored. can not done in store.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professiona

iPhone X Eye-strain while using iPhone X

hello all, thought i'd post here issue i've been having , see if else experiencing same thing. when i'm using phone eyes feel strained, like, they're trying focus on screen. also, i've noticed when away phone @ else, eyes feel little blurry , have blink. not sure why happening. i've tweaked various displays settings (truetone/night shift/white balance), nothing seems make real difference. not using screen protector. else?   go , see optician.   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

Does rapid charging put stress on the iPhone X battery?

so it's been understanding rapid battery charging means charging battery @ higher current rating what's considered normal charging rate(s). it's understanding when charge @ higher rate result in battery getting warmer or hotter because of current that's being pushed battery. i'm wondering if it's okay use rapid charging feature on iphone x daily or feature made used here , there?   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

Lost activity info with new phone

ok folks. picked x today. apple store employee took upon herself watch synced before left store. nice, lost activity day. know how trick exercise , move rings, how stand ring show true hours???? suggestions? i’ve been perfect on 860 days!   planepics said: ↑ ok folks. picked x today. apple store employee took upon herself watch synced before left store. nice, lost activity day. know how trick exercise , move rings, how stand ring show true hours???? suggestions? i’ve been perfect on 860 days! click expand... i had problem iphone 8. ended syncing after day or two. purchased iphone x , having same problem again.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTu

Carrier Apple charged me full price while doing Verizon financing?

so thought made 2 purchases via verizon's financing of phones 1 i'm picking friday showing full amount being charged. how can be? if it's mistake should or apple have correct error?   when pick phone have apple reimburse , change verizon financing   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

Other iPhone 5S internal cable question

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does know cable on iphone 5s does?   attached files: csaehprzaznfysab.huge.jpeg file size: 339.4 kb views: 16 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

one click trackpad not working

after battery running out, 1 click on trackpad not working. have gone system preferences , clicked on 1 click activate , secondary still having physically click pad. have upgraded software, battery charged. suggestions? don't have tools take apart.   lisakendall21 said: ↑ after battery running out, 1 click on trackpad not working. have gone system preferences , clicked on 1 click activate , secondary still having physically click pad. have upgraded software, battery charged. suggestions? don't have tools take apart. click expand... sorry obvious question, have tried rebooting computer?   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Ap

iPhone X iPhone X, Color Filter, and Burn-in

so common knowledge iphone x display warmer standard ips display used in other models. used it, once in while bugs me. adjusted white balance color filter, makes great, afraid of higher chance of burn in occurring. thought read somewhere why apple made display warmer. have knowledge of this?   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

Inateck BP2003 Bluetooth Speaker Review

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because have done reviews of products in past, inateck asked me thoughts on newly released bp2003 bluetooth speaker , sent me unit testing. interested, following impressions: product ships with: micro usb charging cable (no ac adapter) auxiliary cable (usb 3.5mm audio) user manual takes 2 3 hours charge unit , has 2000mah battery lasts 8 10 hours on full charge. speakers equipped bluetooth 4.2. manual mentions there might pairing problems devices using earlier bluetooth versions , in such cases use auxiliary audio cable. had no problems pairing though. speakers solidly constructed heavy-duty clear plastic , quite lightweight @ 700 grams. found clear plastic design of these attractive although subjective issue. not feel cheap in hand. pairing quick , easy iphone, imac , android phone , speaker seems have decent range well. in terms of all-important audio quality, pleasantly surprised. bp2003 has 2 12 watt drivers , integrated subwoofer

All iPads Target iPads

i planning on getting ipad pro 10.5 in june 2018 , wondering if else has taken on of deals going on @ target. have deal $150 off 10.5's there. has bought ipad target?   i order 10.5" ipad pro target on weekend. @ $499, couldn't pass (unfortunately ordered same ipad bbuy when $525 before saw target undercut them on price, returning 10.5" ordered bbuy once receive it).the pro nice upgrade mini 4.   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

Battery Usage and Standby the same on iPhone X

it has happened twice already. first time after updated 11.2. reboot helped resolve issue. , it’s back. know what’s causing this?   mrinquestador said: ↑ it has happened twice already. first time after updated 11.2. reboot helped resolve issue. , it’s back. know what’s causing this? click expand... sure. application have on phone keeping awake. facebook past offender, have no idea if they're current offender. there have been others, else in forum have current list.   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 Ap

Apple TV vs Roku

i never used apple tv, barely know can do. tv has built in roku. allows me select play playstation, netflix, amazon , cable tv. unfortunately don't have spotify on it... 1. apple tv offer me roku not. 2. roku offer me that's better in apple tv.   most apps available on both platforms, there may handful available on 1 or other, might influence decision. but, rapidly changing topic. currently, atv not offer amazon prime video, should change month. many users, prime key decision point in decision. don't believe spotify has atv app, can airplay spotify mac or ios through atv. there apps iheart, pandora, , apple music if of thing. atv offers users mac and\or ios devices seamless airplay audio or video apple devices. if content provider supports single sign on, atv might easier authenticate new apps. atv syncs photos icloud, when out , , take photos, automatically appear on atv. atv asso

i5 3.8 vs i7 4.2

hello all, glad part of forum. have 2014 mbp13 , upgrade imac (not pro) within next month or so. not gamer, big demand throw @ imac lightroom , photoshop editing 24mb+ raw image files. not shooting many videos, want keep future options open newest dslr has 4k video ability. editing videos seems next logical step me, can't see being primary use imac. first love photography, not videography. have eye on amd 580 w/8gb, 512ssd , 8gb ram. won't have problems upgrading ram, , end 40gb total on board after getting imac in. questions: 1) lightroom , photoshop take advantage of i7 enough justify upcharge it? ie., disappointed in i5 3.8 in long run? 2) heat. i've heard i7 can hot, i've heard i5 isn't far behind in heat generation arena. lr , ps tax i5 (or i7 matter) point hot? realize can stop processor using turbo mode, , assume help, concerned; heat = fan noise. mbp silent. 3) regret 1 processor on other due fan noise? i

Please !!! Help with recovering files of disk

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hello! ejected hdd in disk utility , need recover files on it!!!i did not create backups in time machine((( pls help!! use macos high sierra   its not possible (even in recovery mode think impossible ) can't eject booted drive if christmas miracle did.... click "view" "show devices" click on hdd , click "mount"   Forums Macs macOS macOS 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

Messages crashing

anyone else having this? restored data onto new iphone x now. can't launch messages. white screen flashes springboard. tried rebooting. tried doing full restore both icloud , itunes. install beta maybe? ideas?   i had same issue on x. using 43% of overall battery. support told me restore itunes loaded up. far it’s working again.   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

Story Behind The Iconic Steve Jobs Photo

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i wasn’t sure post this, here seemed starting place. found video photographer albert watson, giving story behind iconic portrait of steve jobs no doubt of have seen. thought such great story , wanted share: ​   i remember reading story guy while back. think did shot on 4x5 film camera. beautiful work   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple, Inc and Tech Industry 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

YouTube full screen?

i thought youtube can go full screen can’t seem happen??   don't think have updated app yet   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

Text notification?

do text when delivered? come in box or mailer or box shows is?   patricem said: ↑ do text when delivered? come in box or mailer or box shows is? thanks click expand... mine come in brown shipping box.   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

10.13.2 (public) beta 1 : VPN issues

has had vpn issues in beta? have 1 works, noticed cisco vpn fails after update. reported cisco/apple... whilst @ 10.13.1 vpn works fine, after update seems see in gui * unable contact <my vpn name> * no network connectivity underneath happens multiple cisco vpn profiles have, whilst alternate vpn have access to, work ok looking @ system.log best can ascertain there may issue getting interface information ie: nov 2 09:01:32 nigels-mbp acvpnagent[55]: function: getinterfacesinternal file: ../../vpn/common/utility/netinterface_unix.cpp line: 1754 invoked function: ioctl siocgifnetmask_in6 return code: 1 (0x00000001) description: unknown errno=operation not permitted .. , few lines in relation retrieving profile followed by: nov 2 09:01:32 nigels-mbp acvpnagent[55]: function: getinterfacesinternal file: ../../vpn/common/utility/netinterface_unix.cpp line: 1754 invoked function: ioctl siocgifnetmask_in6 return code: 1 (0x00000001) descri

Lava Dynamic Wallpaper?

anyone think phone come lava / glitter dynamic wallpaper that's seen in commercials?   i think rainbow glitter lava matches sexuality perfectly.   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

Looking for Apple EFI ROM for GTX 765m

1- have installed nvidia geforce gtx 765m sager laptop 2011 imac 27. works fine except no boot screen or brightness control (i haven't checked if lightning port supports external monitor). 2- have had lot of success flashing pc video cards work mac pros (ati hd 5770, ati hd 7950, nvidia gtx 680 mainly) geniuses on site , @ netkas.org. conversant general procedure of backing existing bios in windows or dos (using atiflash or nvflash), using terminal patch bios in osx , going windows or dos reflash card patched bios. 3- know apple used both nvidia geforce gtx 755m , nvidia geforce gtx 775m in late 2013 imac 27's. so... has or can "frankenstein" efi bios 1 or both of 2 apple cards work on aforementioned card? me out and, have read, out @ least few other people. right injustice apple has inflicted on user community (especially 2011 imac 27's , melting ati video cards).  

May doesn't believe Trump has a mental illness

http://www.news1130.com/2018/01/07/uks-may-says-she-has-no-concerns-about-trumps-mental-state/ quote british prime minister theresa may has dismissed concerns donald trump’s mental fitness, saying u.s. president acts in sees best interests of country. click expand... left pulling can discredit president, first russians, realize that's not going work trying attack trump directly. news flash, trump hate today same trump hated in 2016. thing have honest politicians may cut through bs on left.   the msm , left’s hysterically ugly reaction losing election exceeds expectations.   Forums Mac Community Politics, Religion, Social Issues iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCl

iPhone X Why buy X or 8 when it will slow down by 60% like 7?

the massive slow down includes iphone 7 new, why buy x or 8 when know slow down few months later? x being fastest phone expecting 60% speed decrease?   it’s not going problem, change going forward in way.   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

Even if the S0 gold versions were "fashion items"...

...it seems astounding $10,000+ watch slow useless after 1 or 2 more os revisions. do it? sure, can battery replaced haven't heard of apple offering logic board swap. sit in drawer? can sold value of gold? people say, "well, people can afford drop kind of money on watch don't care longevity", if that's case it's crazy how obsolete , able function basic timepiece.   ryanasimov said: ↑ ...it seems astounding $10,000+ watch slow useless after 1 or 2 more os revisions. do it? sure, can battery replaced haven't heard of apple offering logic board swap. sit in drawer? can sold value of gold? people say, "well, people can afford drop kind of money on watch don't care longevity", if that's case it's crazy how obsolete , able function basic timepiece. click expand... logic board can't replaced on apple wat

Streaming a 4K movie with ATV4K

i know stupid question, , maybe it's early, have movie in itunes library in hd. know it's available stream in 4k. how go streaming 4k version? know of movies have been upgraded 4k, how access stream?   if hd movie purchased or code redeemed in itunes, or 4k purchase, stream in 4k if available. click play.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater 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

What processor line is Apple using in the iMac Pro

anyone have final info processors apple using? had heard using semi custom chip increased cache.   your answer can found here: https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/specs/   Forums Macs Desktops iMac 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

iCloud still not updating to all devices

i'm running latest versions of os , ios, rmbp, ipad, , iphone. after of these updates, icloud still isn't consistently updating across devices, particularly done in safari (saved username , password, saved credit card, etc.). iphone seems updates immediately, ipad can take days update/refresh. of them connected internet 24/7, problem assuredly on apple's end. "it works"? yeah, right. apple's software quality control joke right now, while tim's off crusading transgender bathroom rights , whatnot.   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

Computer as a router and FTP access

hello everyone, main mac (os x yosemite), connected internet via ethernet, set router , shares internet connection second mac via airport. firewalls on on both computers. in such case firewall of main mac blocks ftp connection wan second mac, , in terminal ftp: can't connect `xx.xx.xx.xx': operation timed out ftp: can't connect `ftp.xxxxx.xxx' main mac has ftp access wan, regardless of firewall state. second mac, have ftp access wan if turn off main mac firewall. 1) how allow ftp access wan second mac without turning off main mac firewall ? 2) how 1 of computers, if there several computers use shared internet connection?   Forums Macs Mac OS X Server, Xserve, and Networking iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple M

Which iMac should I consider?

sorry if overly general question, i'm looking advice on imac best situation. i've never purchased new imac before, i'm not sure model fill needs without being crazy overkill. system needs serve 2 primary purposes. 1 act media server stream media our various other devices. use plex on our iphones, ipads, , apple tvs, , imac serve plex media server. second function work system wife logo design , hand lettering work. uses ipad pro of initial design , lettering; however, uses adobe illustrator on mac final editing , exporting of work. i'm not familiar enough illustrator know how cpu and/or video card hungry are. base model 21.5" or 27" plenty of power? 8gb of ram enough, or should @ 16gb? main reason i've been leaning towards 27" model because of ability upgrade ram. if 8gb more enough our needs though, i'd willing consider 21.5" version. actual size of screen isn't either wife or myself concerned about. other quest

Has anyone else’s eyes already adjusted to the X Screen?! One week later!!

i can admit last week when returned note 8 , went full on x there bit of adjustment needed made. after week phone screen looks huge again. watch youtube videos in regular aspect instead of stretch avoiding notch together. i’ll honest notch doesn’t bother me 1 bit , enjoy videos in full screen glory.   thanks   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

Procedure of pairing to a new phone.

i’ve moved watch new phone before when got 7 plus, believe procedure has changed little bit hasn’t it? saw screenshot pairing new phone few weeks ago i’d not seen before, want make sure i’m doing correctly later when x arrives. have step step guide process ios11? there’s loads relating ios10 want sure i’m using date way. thanks.   yegon said: ↑ i’ve moved watch new phone before when got 7 plus, believe procedure has changed little bit hasn’t it? saw screenshot pairing new phone few weeks ago i’d not seen before, want make sure i’m doing correctly later when x arrives. have step step guide process ios11? there’s loads relating ios10 want sure i’m using date way. thanks. click expand... these latest instructions apple guide through pair apple watch , iphone: https://support.apple.com/en-us/ht204505  

Black Lives Matter activist quits and speaks out

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remember when said these groups soros , clinton backed , called me crazy conspiracy theorist? well, guy heavily involved in blm. quit , posted video truth. guy confirms suspected. warning: vulgar language. http://thegatewaypundit.com/2017/11...-discovering-soros-hacks-took-movement-video/ “chaziel sunz” (that’s youtube name) posted video warning black lives matter activists wake fact soros hacks took on movement. chaziel sunz: got working them. how playing emotionally… getting doesn’t donald trump fight war being started on american turf very, soon. , want part of side. i’m trying black population understand, , critical, movement has been compromised… blm not black organization , never was… if have kind of brain know blm endorsed soror , clinton family."   probably spent of soros cash on sweet tattoo.   Forums

Two finger swipe for back/forward not working in 10.13.1

just installed 10.13.1 on 2016 15" mbp touchbar. in safari, i'm no longer able use 2 finger swipe gesture on trackpad go or forward page page. safari looks it's trying go or forward -- animation starts "gets stuck" , page snaps started, back/forward never completes. using back/forward arrows in safari toolbar work before. , yes, gesture turned on in trackpad system settings. worked before 10.13.1 installed -- not working after. else seeing this, too?   check system preferences mouse and/or trackpad. may have been reset update. note works on 2015 mbp.   Forums Macs macOS macOS High Sierra (10.13) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desk

Apps not downloading

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when try download app takes forever. when press circle goes around , around. download can take ton10 mins. have restarted phone... --- post merged, nov 1, 2017 --- i did newest update , seems ok now.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting 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 Weird app preinstalled on iPhone X?

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i received brand new iphone x apple today. app installed after setting phone new. haven't downloaded it, there , crashes upon opening. on earth it?   ios 11 have built in qa code reader. glitch. factory reset phone or take back.   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

Mid-2011 Imac - High Sierra progress bar stuck

hi ya, imac mid-2011 won't load since tried restarting it. had upgraded 10.13.2 progress bar fills never loads. i've tried options i've found online if have solution please let me know. shut down on christmas eve find dead christmas day! , no since dec 2016! :-( recovery (reinstall high sierra) - loads never finishes (even usb) safe mode fix macos sierra - shift key doesn't seem work disk utility - finds no errors loads , stays there , i've left 24 hours! ideas?   what kind of drive inside?   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wir

iPhone X iPhone X home bar location should not change

hi, person think changing home bar location based on orientation of phone bad idea? believe changing position of home bar based on orientation of phone should optional, changing location can close app, can't create mental habit did home button, since location of home bar keeps changing. having consistent physical location can access home screen in opinion improve usability of iphone x. apple please @ least add option in settings allows users have fixed home bar in bottom of iphone screen home button used be?   there location, @ bottom of screen.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Mus

External Hard Drive Problem

hey! have 3tb external hard drive using macbook pro 2016. whenever plug in usb hub using, works fine, if plug out on accident without clicking eject, , plug in, doesn't let me access again without going on pc , repairing it. whenever usb moves or goes accidently out of computer, hard drive doesn't show , don't know why. pops on pc , says "there problem drive" , select repair , starts working... problem here?   you need eject drive computer in os (right-click external drive, select eject). allow os close open files , prepare drive disconnection. following article provides details. https://www.macworld.com/article/3012984/macs/how-to-eject-a-disk-properly-on-os-x.html   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro

Leather case that protects the 4 edges - iphone X

hello, looking firm offers leather case protects 4 edges of iphone x unlike of apple not protect bottom of iphone. did not find model. know why apple not make model 4 edges old ones on iphone 5? know ease of scratching metal edge , not understand why apple not want protect entire iphone.   reflexiste said: ↑ hello, looking firm offers leather case protects 4 edges of iphone x unlike of apple not protect bottom of iphone. did not find model. know why apple not make model 4 edges old ones on iphone 5? know ease of scratching metal edge , not understand why apple not want protect entire iphone. click expand... the apple case made show off stainless bezels , stainless meant patina on time character.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

apple watch series 3 battery

hi got series 3 sport black on saturday , it's monday 27% left. should deplete 0 or can start charging now? has not died once yet.   have ever owned iphone (rhetorical)? lit-ion batteries work same. https://www.apple.com/batteries/   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

D/L Software to Admin Acc. or Standard User Acc. on a shared MacBook Pro

my wife , share macbook pro, has admin account , i'm standard user. want purchase back-up software such carbon copy cloner etc. purchase, download , set-up have under admin user account or can under standard user account..... matter @ all?   anyone have answer? downloading carbon copy cloner whilst logged standard user account (on shared laptop) have detrimental affect opposed downloading whilst logged admin account?   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

Face ID problem with iPhone X drops?

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don't know if issue, or if drop unlucky. face id not working after drop, when exterior still held up, might issue apple has deal with. iphone x owners should careful.   should able still use passcode. "i didn't want make video..." full of crap. video views , pulling in revenue. saw him, stopped video.   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

Flexible USB Accessories?

i watching of "ultimate desk setup tour" videos on youtube, , saw interesting variant on usb hub. had never seen 1 before, , few questions popped mind. wondered if variant of kind of swiss army knife-style accessory existed open port @ of device, owner attached usb 3.0 cable (for desktop mac or macbook air) or usb-c cable (to attach 12-inch retina macbook or macbook pro). such flexible hub exist?   Forums Macs Mac 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

Anti-Malware for macs? Upgrade 2010 mac?

do not have worry malware or viruses? if not, guys use make sure clean? also, have 2010 macbook pro. there can make run faster or should/can upgrade it? mean it's not horrible means, i'm wondering. when first bought did upgrade 8gb ram. thanks.   1) mwb mac: https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac-download/ 2) upgrade hdd ssd if haven’t already.   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