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Another cMP 5.1 not booting up thread

i have similar problem 5:1 mac. has 2 samsung evos in raid os via pcie. however, have startup disks in sata ii slots , external usb drive high sierra installed (created using 'install disk creator') connected 4k monitor, screen stays blank connected mini projector, 720p output shows apple splash screen. have reset pram, nvram. have tried booting in recovery mode , to boot selector screen these don't appear work. when try, remains on apple splash screen no boot progress bar. have stock graphics card (radeon 5770) ideas? in past upgraded os on non-raid disk , ccc pcie raid afterwards. time, can't option.   you might try removing every drive , peripheral save single spinner; try boot recovery. if doesn't work, try install snow leopard dvd. - able run apple diagnostics?   Forums ...

Restore iPhone Beta Software

having trouble restoring iphone on public beta software (11.2.5). i've been having issues , want restore before heading apple (since know they'll tell me restore first anyways). backed phone itunes, when try restore error "there problem downloading software iphone. requested resource not found." ideas?   you need download ipsw software, think can beta 1 . use itunes restore using ipsw doesn’t try , find online   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

Best way to make a backup?

recently mbp had go in service. wiped hd , had difficulty getting time machine recover. after several attempts , going couple of months got there. fortunately info had changed backed in other locations. nightmare. have 1tb of icloud, dropbox, , couple of external hard drives. best approach backing laptop?   i sure pages of answers , opinions on this, here 2 cents laptop up. use (and recommend) carbon copy cloner make on dedicated drive (wd-ultra) storage of mbp - not fan of "time machine". super duper great option. said, use ccc make weekly manual ups ccc first takes time after newer files need updated faster updating. find useful split data system , have 3 separate backup's - 1) system 2)data 3)media (pictures , music) - have media files on separate shared drive, not on mbp separate up.   Forums ...

Cord cutter/streaming apps

i cut cord (tv only, still need cord content). have tried hulu (all variants), directv now, sling, have netflix , prime videos, , trying ps vue now. such can 1 or 2 channels want? directv find cumbersome , not work well. hulu favorite far, doesn’t grant me access log in discovery go app. ps vue gives me discovery go, can’t nick jr kids. i’m keeping dtv because at&t account $10. didn’t care sling, maybe need give look. hulu great, said, can’t discovery go. upgraded internet 150 mbps (usually tests @ 175ish) , unlimited data (xfinity limits 1 tb, , streaming content , 4 kids , wife, using right @ 1 tb every month , going on 3 out of 5 months. chatted comcast last night , keep speed , unlimited , normal 140 channel package $35/mo more i’m at. i’m paying $44 hulu without commercials. ps vue $40. guess @ point best option hulu + comcast no comcast boxes. 1 thing comcast doesn’t give ability log in nick jr app; seems hulu works that. crazy how th...

Apple Watch holder for neck lanyard?

anyone know if basic holder wraps around watch body , attached neck lanyard? thinking of picking lte version work purposes only. have phone in hand anywhere go. think using thr aw work purpose work out pretty well.   doesn't aw need in contact bare skin - through contacts on of case? how work on neck lanyard, or work @ all?   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch 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 Music VS. Amazon Prime?

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what think? i'm considering getting amazon prime , signing year (at $99/year, little more $8/month). you'd of other typical perks amazon prime (as far goods/delivery/etc. , access kindle materials , movies/tv streaming). using apple music, , can suggest pros/cons list of it? enjoying it? thanks,   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services 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

SIM Free iPhone X is Available

front page says: sim free iphone x available order apple.   it's on front page yesterday   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