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  1. amgff84

    24" Early 09 iMac

    So, I have had this iMac in my ownership for a while and I finally got around to using it... In 2016 I purchased an early 09 iMac (24" with the 3.06 GHz CPU) with a graphics card issue. I discovered that adjusting the resolution to 720p can give better results by causing less strain on the GPU...
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    Other Will Apples new pre approved/"Get ready" order hurt buying from apple site?

    Looks like apple is letting customers who use their apple upgrade plan and or apple credit card allowed to pre register "Get ready" their order on the website for a very easy couple clicks on pre order morning. If this holds true, I believe that if you want to buy the phone outright (full...
  3. N

    iPad Original Apple Factory Seal

    Hi everyone, I am a collector and I recently began lightly collecting original factory sealed Apple products. As this becomes more and more popular it lends itself to more and more scamming and re-seals. Does anyone know if there is a way or avenue to explore to verify the authenticity of...
  4. D

    Other iPhone Trade-in through Apple or AT&T

    I'm trying to figure out whom to trade-in my old iPhone Xs Max. I'm looking at getting the 12 Pro Max. Paid off all the installments on my current Xs Max. I have First Net (AT&T). Is the better route to buy directly from Apple and trade-in my Xs Max to them? Or should I trade-in the phone at...
  5. Wiencon

    Universal Spotify and iTunes in one app - Plum Music Player

    Spotify is a great platform, with awesome curated playlists and music discovery algorithms, but I always thought that their mobile app had a pretty, yet not very intuitive interface and that browsing music saved in library seriously sucked (as I’ve seen, it’s not exclusively my opinion) So I...
  6. denzdaniel

    MacBookPro 13" 2020 Bottom Case MOD! Cooler and FASTER! No more Thermal Throttling!

    Aloha guys! I just wanna share this video to you all and my experience with this MOD. Hope you guys like it. It's in Tagalog and English Language so bare with me. Thank you so much! God Bless.
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    iPhone 2020 speculations

    Let's be honest, guys, what do you expect from iPhone 2020? I have been using the iPhone X since its launch day. It's a good time for me to upgrade my phone. Need help?
  8. AjTee

    Baseus Square Line Capacitive stylus for iPad - does anyone use it?

    Hello, Does any one use Baseus Square Line Capacitive? What's your opinion on it? Does it scratch am iPad screen? I have ordered it from Aliexpress for 24 USD for coming iPad Air 4. Regards, J.
  9. N

    At home, should the device be kept on charge, or the battery should be used?

    Hello everyone. For about three hours, I have read tons of articles about using the battery correctly, but I could not find a definite common idea for the following question. If we are going to stay somewhere for a certain period of time (for example like 10 hours at home), should the device be...
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    Horizontal Red Line On Display - Apple Watch Series 6

    Hey everyone, I picked up an Apple Watch Series 6 from my local Apple Store on Friday but unfortunately I noticed something weird on top of the screen. There is a solid red line on top of the display where the screen and the display border meet and it's definitely noticeable especially when I'm...
  11. A

    Screen time widget not working on iOS 14

    The screen time widget on my iPhone is not showing any data. I’ve reset my phone, settings, Home Screen, and screen time itself and nothing has changed.
  12. KeanosMagicHat

    Apple Watch Series 6 - Buying a Charger - Fast Charge?

    It seems that Apple’s decision not to include a charger with several versions of the Apple Watch Series 6 has completely split opinion to the extent that no amount of debate will change a person’s mind. So that wasn’t the purpose of me posting this thread – they’ve made the decision and if you...
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    iPad Guess which color of iPad Air 4 would be most popular, Green or Sky Blue?

    Green has my vote! It's cute!!! But I have no ideas why Apple releases new colors. I can buy colorfull cases lol... A recap of Apple Event: https://gitmind.com/app/doc/c0b758185
  14. nateatlarge

    Carrier T-Mobile iPhone 12 Pre-Order Thread

    Ok everyone it’s that time again. What are you going to pre-order based off the rumors?
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    How does iCloud Music Library *actually* work?

    Hey all! I am an avid music collector and have used Google Play Music for almost a decade now because of it's cloud-based music locker service that it offers alongside streaming. Since it's shutting down in October, I have my eyes on Apple Music as the closest replacement. I am trying to clarify...
  16. c14nhl

    Apple Pencil - New Tips?

    I’ve been using my Apple Pencil 2 since launch date of iPad Pro 11” 2018. I use my Pencil primarily for note taking at work, so Mon - Fri every week. Therefore I’ve used my Pencil loads! Recently I’ve noticed the gaps in my writing, as if I’ve lifted the Pencil, and the reverse where the “ink”...
  17. J

    Resolved Missing components on MacBook Pro Motherboard

    So I had recently bought a used MacBook Pro 2016 13 inch Touch Bar from a local seller. After some use I've noticed the speakers sounded a bit funky so I went ahead to open it but noticed that some of the screws were worn down. Upon taking the bottom cover off I immediately noticed that there...
  18. Skeptical.me

    Apple Watch ECG functionality soon to be available in Australia?

    In this article https://ibb.co/KWTwzcC it states that the ECG functionality may soon be available in Australia. If you're an Aussie we've been waiting for this to be available on our Apple Watch. Unfortunately, there has been no advertising from Apple to state this functionality isn't...
  19. Sam Webb

    Crazy Macbook Pro Delivery From China

    Hi, I ordered a custom Macbook pro a couple weeks ago and according to Apple it should be coming tomorrow on Friday. I live on the UK and so far the journey this Macbook has taken seems to make no sense to me. 15/07/2020 - 13:49 Incheon, Korea, Republic of Your package is in transit. We're...
  20. KillerScoregasm

    Lite WatchOS

    Is it just me or do a lot of you all think a lot of folks could benefit from a lite watchOS option? Not only for older devices but for those who just don’t need/want all the extras. I bought my watch with the intention of using all the time and now I use it to read text without pulling my phone...