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    What would make you upgrade from 24GB to 48GB on M4 Pro?

    Hey all, first time poster here. I've ordered the 14" M4 Pro base model that comes with 12/16, 24GB RAM and 512GB HDD. I think this will be fit for purpose. But there's something about the 24GB RAM configuration that is confusing me a little. My current use case is Figma, Miro, LucidSpark...
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    configure different Ultras with one/the same iPhone

    Hello is it possible to customize multiple Apple Watches with one iPhone, or does every Apple Watch need a dedicated iPhone? Thank you! Bill
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    What MacBook Pro Configuration for Graphic Design?

    So i just finished with Highschool. I want to go to Graphics Design Uni next year. In my years at Highschool i learned how to code etc. But i want to switch to Design. Now that my Laptop recently died i need a new one. I decided to go for a MacBook Pro 16“ as i love the big Trackpad, the better...
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    any point in configuring to i9

    Hi all, I have a 2011 iMac (i5, 20gb ram, 1tb ssd) which is still powerful enough for me, but is now obsolete in the eyes of Apple. I need to use Logic Pro X for work but it’s not compatible with my iMac (running High Sierra). Alas, I’m looking to buy a new computer (ouch), but this got me...
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    Help choosing new configuration for Macbook pro

    Hello, I'm on the market for a new Macbook pro and could really use some help choosing the right options for me. Here is some background on my work needs. I'm a graphic designer working primarily in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. I'd like to start adding some video and motion graphics...
  6. sk.visions

    Configuration

    Hey guys, I need help with my configuration for my new MacBook Pro 15”. I will mainly use it for picture editing (photoshop,...), school stuff,... so NO video editing. 555x or 560x 16GB or 32GB Ram
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    Older (PPC/earlier Intel) Macs and the iPod Universal Dock

    It’s possible my search queries are simply missing the mark on this. Maybe someone here knows (or maybe this is better suited for the iPod forum). I have the 2005 edition of the iPod Universal Dock (and I also have one of the first edition white remotes bundled with early MacBooks and MacBook...
  8. Jcpelaez

    MP 1,1-5,1 2 GPU, How to Configure?

    Hello! I just got a new Radeon RX 560 for my Mac Pro 5.1, but since I can't connect my screen to that card, I still using the original one AMD HD 5770. My question is, I have both connected. But is the new card working? I can't actually see a difference in FCPX or After Effects, Do I have to...
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    Which iMac is right for me?

    Hello everyone, I am having trouble to know which new iMac and configuration is best for me. I am a finance student and I often use a lot of statistic and finance programs on my computer. I use my computer a lot, and, as I have no TV, I like to watch all my movies in 4k on my computer. Apart...
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    Best configuration for movie editing

    Hey everyone, I have a 2017 13 inch MacBook Pro with the base i5 but 16gb ram at the moment... but in the future, what would be the best budget configuration for a MacBook (pro or air) for movie editing? Is it better to spend more on RAM or on a bigger processor? Thanks
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    iMac ram upgrade in icloud

    Hello! I have an unusual doubt and if you guys can make it clear to me then i would be very happy :). If I upgrade the ram in my 27" iMac after market from 8gb to 16gb, i already know that in the window "about this mac" I will read 16gb of ram, and we all agree about it. But my question is, will...
  12. Yoms

    How "clean" is it to use Migration Assistant to configure a new Mac?

    Hi, Imagine you a have a newly purchased Mac with the latest version of macOS and an old Mac that you configured nicely over time (i.e all System, Safari, Finder, etc. preferences configured to taste). Using Migration Assistant, will it blindly transfer everything from the older Mac to the new...
  13. Internet Enzyme

    No 2018 iMac?!

    [June 4, after WWDC 2018] It did seem fairly unlikely that the Mac team would release an iMac half a year after the iMac Pro at the same time as they worked on the Mac Pro and Mac Mini, but I figured that maybe they could’ve just done a cpu refresh and thrown a touchbar keyboard with touch id...
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    Configuration with iPad Air 2 not possible: Dock issue

    Hello, I just installed the public beta from iOS 11 but can't use it because I stuck at the configuration of iOS 11. The issue here is that the Dock is always shown. It hide some buttons to continue configuration. Anyone a idea for that issue? I already tried restarting my iPad but that...
  15. captaindj2006

    best wifi config wit Apple extreme & macbook pro

    HI All, I have 2016 MBP retina and 2013+ Apple Airport extreme. I currently have ATT fiber 1gbt plan. I'm constantly getting a 345mbps connection directly from att wifi. I'm ready to add my airport to the network. what's my best config? 1. hook it up to router with cat 5 and connect wifi to...
  16. davidcafor

    Correct way to setup Photos on OSX & iOS

    Some weeks ago I've been planing to finally archive all my photos in the right way. Mi iPhone is full of pics and my free iCloud account can't store all my Reflex photos. So... my plan is to setup Photos on OSX as my main Library, without sync it with iCloud. So, that way I could store all my...
  17. eekahil

    Blu Ray Network Error Settings

    Hi- I hope I can explain the situation properly - seemingly several places with several potential issues that I do't know where along the line the problem is. Short version is that my Blu Ray suddenly stopped connecting to internet . Network settings does not show my WiFi network name (though...
  18. Sovon Halder

    Laptop - Which one to buy? Where to buy from?

    I signed up here today to get some suggestions from the community regarding my purchase decision of a Laptop. I have my personal preferences and did a bit of research on this to make sure that what I decide to purchase is right for me but I'm still unsure if I'm choosing the right computer. My...
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    Resolved iMac 27" (5K, Late 2015) correct RAM configuration

    This is discussed many times before, but without definitive answer. What is the correct way to arrange 16GB of additional memory? By default, the iMac has got 8GB of memory installed in a 4/0/4/0 way, or: BANK0/DIMM0 4GB BANK0/DIMM1 Empty slot BANK1/DIMM0 4GB BANK1/DIMM1 Empty slot Now, some...
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    Performance differences with base configurations

    I am contemplating purchasing a new Apple MacBook, which would primarily be used for browsing, messaging, and writing. The MacBook may also be used occasionally for basic graphic design (using Adobe Photoshop). I do not require the MacBook to feature a particularly large storage capacity (the...