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  1. S

    WhatsApp desktop does not open on mac os mojave

    So I have a new Mac mini with Mac OS Mojave v10.14.4 and I have download WhatsApp Desktop from the AppStore but the app does not even open. Does anyone know how to solve this?
  2. A

    Remote Deployment of Mac Mini

    Hello What is needed to deploy a mac mini in a remote server room and connect from anywhere? My company is setting up a server room and I want to put some mac mini's or MacPro in the server room (with MacMini / MacPro server enclosure from SonnetTech) I want to be able to "VPN" into these...
  3. Z

    receiving the iPhone call on my desktop?

    When i get a call on my iPhone, i can hear a phone ring in Yosmite and also a small popup window, waiting for me to asnwer... what is this... wasent there before! was it? o_O
  4. C

    Desktop icons disappear when attaching external monitor

    I have this odd problem where all my desktop icons disappear as soon as I plug in an HDMI external monitor. They disappear from the desktop itself as well as from any Finder windows that I have open to "Desktop." As soon as I unplug the monitor, they all pop back on again. I've tried...
  5. brammmmmlam

    Frustrating problem

    So I just bought a new macbook air. I downloaded google chrome, I had to drag the chrome icon into my applications folder and now there is an 'installer' icon from chrome on my desktop. I wanted to delete this or drag it into antoher folder but it's just impossible. Even when I look with finder...
  6. M

    Apps - iPad as Computer

    Do you use your iPad (Pro) as your computer? What are your favorite, useful apps that make this possible? Email: Email - multiple email addresses; unified in box, use keyboard shortcuts Browsers: Chrome - sync bookmarks, more robust, request desktop site File Management: Writing...
  7. buttongerald

    Post Your Desktop: November 2018

    A new month is upon us, so let's get to sharing.
  8. GuillaumeB

    Syncing Docs&Desktop on two Mac ?

    Hello, I got two Macs 1 & 2. In iCloud settings I chose to sync Documents and Desktop on both machines Yet on iCloud.com, only Docs&Desktop of Mac 1 show up Besides in the Finder I see that Docs&Folders of Mac 1 shows in the iCloud section of Mac 1 I see that Docs&Folders of Mac 2 shows in...
  9. dvvdv

    Windows vs macOS?

    Here a my two desktops, Windows 7 and macOS! I have both for different programs and tweaks, as you can see below! Just wondering if there are any essential tweaks or mods, programs I should add to either desktop? Suggestions and advice are appreciated, thanks! If you like either desktop, let me...
  10. dvvdv

    Post Your Desktop: July 2018

    Post your desktop below for July! Here's mine:
  11. mayinmayin

    When I go full screen Chrome opens separate desktop

    This is driving me NUTS. Is anyone else having this issue and can you help fix it? Basically when I go full Chrome only it opens it in a new desktop. I've tried F3 to close down separate desktops and close down to one but it keeps reverting every single time. Any ideas?
  12. Lunder89

    Q: Is dynamic desktop picture limited?

    The dynamic desktop feature, is it possible only with some provided desktop pictures, or can any picture be turned into a dynamic desktop picture?
  13. jagooch

    [Solved] Slow switching between desktops

    My mac was very slow at switching desktops, 5-10 seconds per switch, and it would often beach ball when trying to interact with the menu bar. I also noticed that the Windowserver process would spike to over 100% CPU utilization whenever a tried to switch desktops. I was getting ready to nuke...
  14. Riwam

    (RESOLVED) idrc Files on Initial Desktop. How to get rid of ?

    Since some time when starting my computer some weird "idrc" files appear inside a folder frame on the desktop.:confused: I checked the name of those files with Spotlight and they seem to exist in Adobe apps like InDesign. I usually click them simply away but would like to get rid of them...
  15. M

    Desktop Switching Behaviour, not so friendly

    Is this expected/normal behaviour? Can it be changed? whats happening: - using pages in fullscreen on desktop 2 - switch to desktop 1 where I have two safari windows split vertically - another open pages document moves to front covering left side safari window - I use mission control to locate...
    • mar627
    • Thread
    • behaviour desktop fullscreen gesture issue pages
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  16. bearinthetown

    Why storage icons appear when I install apps?

    That's something I'm curious about. When I install certain apps, there are "device" icons created on the desktop. I need to Eject them manually and they disappear. Why does that happen? Why would I need these "devices" for anything?
  17. w_macintosh

    2011 mini server I7 or a 2012 mini i5?

    Grabbing a mini for a project to work on/a spare computer and found a mid 2011 Mac mini server I7 and a late 2013 Mac mini 2.5 ghz i5 for the same price. Will be doing the same ssd/ram upgrades. Which you suggest I grab? Not sure if the quad core on the previous year is faster than the base...
    • w_macintosh
    • Thread
    • desktop i5 2.5ghz i5 or i7 i7 processor mac mac mini mini referbished server
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac mini
  18. Miqs

    Backup volumes on desktop different colour. Why?

    I have 2 backup volumes linked to my iMac. Usually they are both coloured yellow on my desktop but I have noticed one now has changed to green. What does this mean?
    • Miqs
    • Thread
    • backup desktop volumes
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iMac
  19. P

    My Mac Desktop suddenly changed, it's not working properly.

    I just noticed that when I tried to move files on my desktop, they moved down from where I wanted them to go. When I clicked clean up, it moved them to the center screen, when I tried to move them to the top right corner it moved them to the middle of the screen. I then thought, maybe my screen...
  20. dvvdv

    Fullscreen apps?

    How can I force any app to go fullscreen? Even if they won't on their own? Is there an app for this? Should be easy enough!
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