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  1. E

    Installing MacOS on External SSD

    Hello! I am going to install MacOS on an External SSD and I need some advice. Should I install it normally with APFS? OR Try to install it with HFS? The reason why I am debating over this is because I have heard of APFS having issues like data loss, performance issues, or the fact that it's...
  2. mattme1

    iPhone XR What is the best value to buy now? iPhone X vs XR

    Ok, Black Friday has rolled around and I am stuck trying to determine the best economical route for which iPhone to buy. I am leaving the LG G6 because android is just unreliable and doesn't seem to have the same experience as my ios devices. I have looked on eBay and seen the $550 iPhone X...
    • mattme1
    • Thread
    • ebay help iphone x iphone xr refurbished versus
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iPhone
  3. H

    Typing while holding in touchpad

    Hi, I have a problem with my MacBook Pro, late 2013 model. If I type on the keyboard and simultaneously hold in the touchpad, the keyboard won't type (or rather won't input until I let go of the touchpad). I would prefer to disable this setting, however I can't find the option to do so. Anyone...
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    HELP! (Again!) Mac mini Windows XP hal.dll error!

    My Mac mini (2007) which has OS X 10.5 Leopard and 32-bit Windows XP Professional installed has a problem! When I installed XP on it, the install completed successfully, but when I boot it up... "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: <Windows...
  5. Ishfaq.rubab

    Mac Pro Diag_LED indications

    I have a dual core early 2009 Mac pro.. I was working just fine till one day it just died over me. After tons of research I figured it was the PSU as the diagnostic LEDs were dead aswell so I gave the PSU to this mechanic I knew and he sort of fixed the issue (I Think) cause after the repair the...
    • Ishfaq.rubab
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    • dead diagnostic diagnostic leds fix help macpro no power power supply psu
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  6. macduke

    12.1 Major Exploit

    I have discovered a major exploit which allows bypassing Touch ID from the lock screen. How do you guys recommend that I go about disclosing this so that I can get the bounty that Apple has on bugs of this magnitude? Do I need to have it well documented? Does it need to be reproducible on...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • bounty bug bug bounty exploit glitch help ios ios 12.1 vulnerability
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 12
  7. sammgrier

    iPhone X HELP - Screen partly white. HOW TO FIX??

    Hello. My new iphone X fell today and this happened to the screen. Does anyone know what it may be and how to fix it? Thanks in advance
    • sammgrier
    • Thread
    • fix help iphone screen
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: iPhone
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    Resolved HELP! Windows XP black screen on 2007 mac mini

    My mac mini (2007) has a problem while installing windows. I open bootcamp assistant, I create the partition, reboot from disc and then there is a blinking cursor and then a black screen. OS X Leopard 10.5.7 Windows XP Professional 32-bit
  9. EEzycade

    Best bluetooth keyboard

    I’m looking for a Bluetooth keyboard. I have a muscle disease which prevents me from lifting my wrist. So it has to be something flat but i still want a little clickiness. Any suggestions?
  10. bonjourx

    Macbook pro 2018 15' weird crackling/ static fan noise on low, is it normal?

    Ive noticed that my new MacBook Pro 2018 15inch is making a very minimal crackling/ static fan noise. you don't hear it when the fan is blowing so much. but when the fan is not on full force and just on low I could hear the very minimal crackling/ static noise. its not always there and its not...
    • bonjourx
    • Thread
    • 15 inch crackling fan help macbookpro macbookpro2018 noise questions touchbar
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. bonjourx

    Macbook pro 2018 system pal says fan is negative?

    Hi, I don't really know that much how fan works and all but I used to have a MacBook Pro 2016 13inch and the fan never has/became negative rpm with lots of numbers. Now I have a MacBook Pro 15inch, 2.6ghz 16gb ram and 512gb and system pal shows that my fans are sometimes on negative side and...
  12. bonjourx

    Macbook pro 2018 15' fan always on and warm when on sleep

    Hello, I have a new MacBook Pro 2018 15inch 2.6ghz 16gb, 512gb. I only received it yesterday but I didn't really get to use it and check it out that much yet. However, I've noticed today that it was warm when I touch my laptop on the top of the lid while it was closed (it is plugged in), then I...
    • bonjourx
    • Thread
    • battery help macbook pro problem questions
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. milygal

    pixelated screen

    hey guys, looking for some advice/answers for my MACBOOK PRO 2017 13-inch. i have had this problem ever since i bought this new macbook and i was wondering if its normal or not. Sometimes when i wake up my mac after a day of not using (it does not have to be a day sometimes after a couple of...
    • milygal
    • Thread
    • 2017 macbook pro help macbook 12" normal pixelated repair scree
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    macOS Script editor app shutdown alert

    Hi All, I'm trying to make an app that will display a prompt upon shutdown asking if the user has logged their hours via our online system 'timely'. The idea is that the reminder appears 'Have you logged your timely hours?' with the options 'yes' or 'no'. 'Yes' allowing the machine to shut...
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    Apple Watch - minimal dynamic custom backgrounds

    Hello Fellow watch users, I'm designing a library of wallpapers that would be color customizable with the crown on a future. I'm hoping to get like minded creatives to help develop this project with me. Check it out and let me know what you think. https://tinyurl.com/ya8j54dx
    • OroSun
    • Thread
    • applewatch4 applewatchapps art backgrounds help ios minimalist thanks wallpaper watchos
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Apple Watch
  16. Skeptical.me

    Late 2015 iMac HD Split

    Hi, Late 2015 iMac i5 3.2Ghz 5K 32GB 1TB Fusion I really need help with this. I've been having issues with kernel panics on macOS Mojave. I couldn't boot into Recovery nor Internet Recovery (Both would end in Kernel Panics). Yet no issues were detected in a disgnostics test. And so I created...
    • Skeptical.me
    • Thread
    • corestorage fusion drive help macos mojave split fusion
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: iMac
  17. K

    iPad with HDMI and ethernet HELP!

    I have gone back and forth in slack with Apple support and this article https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-connect-an-iPad-to-both-an-ethernet-cable-for-tapping-into-a-home-video-stream-and-an-HDMI-based-beamer-at-the-same-time I have also contacted the guy who said he did this with his iMessage...
    • kericson
    • Thread
    • dongle hdmi help ipad usb3
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPad
  18. kryten3000

    iPhone XS US iPhone for Int’l use

    I will be in the States for 3 days next month and plan on visiting an Apple store to check out and purchase one of the three new SIM-free iPhones I’m heading to Europe for 2 weeks for vacation and was thinking of using T-Mobile for the for the entire trip (US/Europe). Once again using my Claro...
    • kryten3000
    • Thread
    • carrier carrier lock help iphone xs sim card t-mobile
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iPhone
  19. K

    Anyone know if it's possible to connect a macbook to an imac wirelessly for extended display

    Hi, I have a 2016 15 inch Macbook Pro and a mid 2014 21.5 inch iMac. I want to use my iMac as a second display for my Macbook, however the thunderbolt port on my Macbook does not work and I cannot pay to get it fixed right now. Does anyone know of a way I could achieve this without using the...
  20. C

    iPhone Random hangs, freeze and various stuff

    Hey everyone! I've been having these issues since iOS 12 Beta 1, and I've read many solutions but they just keep getting worse. Here's a brief list of issues and happenstances: This all happens on an iPhone 7, updated OTA to the first Dev Beta; didn't set it up as a new phone. Randomly and...
    • cmatuk
    • Thread
    • bugs crash fix help ios 12 lags
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 12
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