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  1. GuillaumeB

    Apple Music Why won't my iPhone know where the music is playing to control it ?

    Hi I have been using Spotify for a over a decade and i'm thinking switching to Apple music. I moved all my playlists and I have two month free. I use to put the music on my computer or on my TV and skip, pause, replay songs from my iPhone. The Spotify app always knows where the music is...
  2. ohernan6

    Help with Apple TV losing Wi-Fi connection

    Hello, Has anyone ever encountered connectivity issues with their Apple TV and Wi-Fi when the router is placed in an adjacent room? I live in a 1BR apartment and my Apple TV HD (4th Generation) losses connection constantly in my bedroom — Netflix will get extremely pixellated, while other...
  3. P

    Does anybody know where to get a Newton MessagePad 1000 Mac connection cable?

    Does anybody know where to get a Newton MessagePad 1000 Mac connection cable? I can't seem to find one online, however, I have seen one for the MessagePad 2000 and 2100, does anyone also know if the 2000/2100 ones are compatible with the 1000? Thanks in advance.
  4. A

    M1 Mac Air remains connected to Wifi/Router

    Okay, so is this normal. As none of my other Macs have done this and can't find any help from the support people. For some reason, my new Mac Book Air with the M1 chip straight out of the box, not messed with settings, remain connected to Wifi - it even downloads podcasts and emails etc. I can...
  5. A

    Need advice on USB adapter for peripherals

    I'm sorry if this has been posted before but I am not sure what is the best adapter to connect my peripherals to the new 24" iMac (Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports - Two USB 3 ports). I currently have a 27" late 2015 iMac and I have peripherals connected using USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports and a screen...
    • Alex_Mac
    • Thread
    • connection peripherals usb
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: iMac
  6. T

    Dropped Calls and LTE connectivity issues

    I have an iPhone 12 mini on 14.4.2 I believe, and around my house I am getting very bad call quality and cellular connectivity issues. I live in a fairly populated area that has quite good connectivity otherwise with Tmobile. The other people in my family plan have updated to 14.5, 14.6, it...
    • trfc54
    • Thread
    • call quality connection
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: iOS 14
  7. I

    Diagnostics (holding D+option) problem with the network

    when im holding the D button and Option I can see a moving planet. Then I select my wifi and type in my password. When im connected nothing happen. What can I do? Its a MacBook Pro 13" from early 2020 with i7 10th. And to turn it off I need to shut it down by holding the power button. thanks
  8. A

    HomePod HomePod Mini

    I keep getting the below error endnote trying to AirPlay/transfer music across from my phone. The HomePod mini just won’t connect. It’s connected to WiFi, I’ve tried resetting the Mini and my phone and still no luck.
  9. S

    How can I connect Steam Link on Apple TV 4k directly to a PC using Patchcord (Ethernet)?

    Hi! I have a question about setting up a network for Steam Link on Apple TV 4k. I have an Apple TV 4k that has Steam Link installed, and I have a PC in the next room. Currently, the PC and Apple TV 4k are connected to the same wi-fi network, but it is possible to connect the Apple TV 4k directly...
  10. C

    2007 Macbook A1181 not booting after powered USB insertion that lead to initial shutdown

    I was using my 2007 Macbook and I (foolishly) tried inserting a random 12V/3AMP AC adaptor into a cheap USB Hub I have whilst it was plugged into my macbook and then my macbook immediately shut off and hasn't booted back up. I've tried removing battery and resetting the SMC, the magsafe...
    • crotchrocket
    • Thread
    • 2007 connection macbook 13 macbook unibody power shut dow randomly shut off shutdown snow leopard upgrade snow leopard
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook
  11. franzkfk

    Charging issues - connecting/disconnecting (cable and ports are fine)

    Hi iPhone 8 Plus 14.2 Having it for a year (brand new). - cable and plug is fine (tried it with iPhone 5S - instant connection) - clean lightning port (got some debris out) I also tried recovery and used my iCloud backup. That helped for a day and after it I've heard the same disconnection...
  12. johnmacward

    USB-C hubs with two USB connectors to the MBP - are they solid and strong ?

    I've already bought a USB hub with a single port to the MBP integrated (see image below).. ...and it's outrageously bad - it was a Satechi brand and the single USB port is so flimsy to support something 20 times it's size and the things you plug into it. What holds in the ports is not...
    • johnmacward
    • Thread
    • broken connection flimsy hub macbook pro usb usb-c
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. H

    Weird WiFi Issue/Bug on both personal and work iPhones!

    Having a weird issue! Both my work iPhone 8 Plus and personal iPhone X (both always updated to the latest software) have had a problematic behavior for years now, but either I’m noticing it more being at home often or it’s getting worse. When they’re asleep, locked, and connected to WiFi, they...
  14. H

    iPhone Weird WiFi Issue/Bug on both personal and work iPhones!

    Having a weird issue! Both my work iPhone 8 Plus and personal iPhone X (both always updated to the latest software) have had a problematic behavior for years now, but either I’m noticing it more being at home often or it’s getting worse. When they’re asleep, locked, and connected to WiFi, they...
    • harrisonjr98
    • Thread
    • bug connection data drop ios iphone lock network sleep wifi
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: iOS 13
  15. jwatters579

    Connection issues & cell network

    Has anyone experienced slow or no connection issues when not on WiFi with iOS 14? I have AT&T and when not on WiFi will have slow and no connectivity for certain apps and using safari while I have a medium to strong connection with LTE.
  16. KevinAPearson

    Hard drive connection which is best?

    I'm getting my first Mac Mini (2020) in a couple of weeks. I have 3 WD 8TB external USB 3.0 Hard Disks that I want to connect. I'm trying to work out if there is any "Best" way to connect the drives to my Mac Mini. I have 3x usb-c to usb 3.0 adaptors I could use to attach them all to a separate...
  17. S

    Random Apple TV shows up as Output Device?

    Hello, how are you doing? Since a few days a random Apple TV shows up in the list of output devices for sound on my Mac. Now, I was already wondering why my AV receiver showed up in the output devices without me connecting my mac to it but I figured that it is because it is connected to the...
    • Samurai Shampoo
    • Thread
    • airplay bluetooth connection network output device unauthorized
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  18. The Paul

    iPhone XS Max Why i left the iPhone

    Hi guys! I've made a new account today but i've been on the forums around 8 years. Just to comment my point of view. Why I left the iPhone? (Atm) I bought the latest macbook pro 2019. I also bought an iPhone xs Max. Everything good but one thing. What happened then? A really small issue...
    • The Paul
    • Thread
    • connection iphone macbook xiaomi
    • Replies: 213
    • Forum: iPhone
  19. M

    Connected WiFi, but no Internet

    Hey guys, So I've had an issue with my iPhone (6) at the gym since the new year. It connects to Wifi (although even that is very slow) but internet doesn't work at all. I wait for the wifi icon to show up at the top, all three bars are black so the network connection seems fine, but if I go on...
  20. katbel

    Resolved Connecting Apple Thunderbolt display to iMac 5k you get an hub with a single adapter!

    How can I connect my old Apple Thunderbolt display to my iMac 5k 2017 USB-C ? Do I need the very expensive Apple adapter or there is some competition around? I looked around but couldn't find any so far, a lot of mini-display connectors but I'm not sure it will work with my Thunderbolt Display...
    • katbel
    • Thread
    • adapter apple thunderbolt display connection imac (27" mid 2017) thunderbolt 2 thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
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