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  1. H

    How to fix "Error Code 0" - not related to disk format...

    Hi all, I am trying to "Merge" a folder from one external disk to another. Both disks are formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled). When I choose the "Merge" option, I get an error message ("Error Code 0"). I have read elsewhere that this is often caused by the size limitation on FAT-formatted...
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    How to fix/reset Messages app

    Hi all, I have not used the Messages app for about a year because it started giving me problems, especially with group messages and syncing with my other iDevices. So, I have had it turned off. I just updated my computer (early 2011 MBP) to High Sierra, and I read that there are some...
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    High Sierra upgrade

    Hi Guys, I' just wanted to check with you if it's okay to upgrade to MacOS HighSierra? I know there were some issues in the beginning and there were also security related issues but I'm guessing that they are all resolved by now... Also if I do upgrade, do you think my Time Machine backing up...
  4. V

    Server--El Cap, Sierra, and High Sierra

    Due to life circumstances, my Mini server has been packed up for the last 18 months, so I am just now reinstating my Mini. It was running 10.10 (Yosemite), but I am in the process of updating the OS and server version. I have been using the Server primarily for TM backup, File Caching, File...
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    WD My Passport will not mount

    WD My Passport will not mount will not mount in HighSierra 10.13.3 (17D47) I Have WD Drive Utilities 2.1.1.64 Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can do? I have looked everywhere for a solution!
  6. Ojala67

    AT2020 not recognized by new MB Air

    Audio-Technica 2020 mic works on 2011 Air running El Cap (USB 2.0) and on 2012 MBPro 13" (USB 3.0) running Sierra. Isn't recognized in System Preferences->Sound nor in the USB device tree in System Information on the new Air running High Sierra out of the box. Mic didn't work from the jump or...
  7. ajbennell

    Safari keeps using DuckDuckGo even though it is set to use Google

    If I type a search into the address / search bar on Safari it takes me to DuckDuckGo. I have checked the settings / preferences and Google is set as my chosen search engine. I have tried selecting Yahoo, Bing etc but all have the same outcome. I don’t suppose anyone has any ideas why this is...
  8. Mindy60

    Looking for scripting resources: books, texts, pdf, etc.

    Can anyone recommend to me a book or text referenced in the title? How about a book for High Sierra? I looked on Amazon and seems the missing manuals seem pretty good. Thoughts? Please advise thanks. :) Oh, I found "Terminal Crash Course" on my HD from 2014 and would like to get an updated one...
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    iMac Pro SMB, High Sierra & the iMac Pro - HELP!

    ***also posted on Apple Community forums: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8266497*** Alright - Wow! So do I have some epic questions and a long story for this community...a little backstory: We are medium-sized video production company and for the last 5 years we’ve edited from Mac's...
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    Trackpad for Mac Pro 3.1 running High Sierra

    Hello, I have a 2008 Mac Pro 3.1 running High Sierra. I would like to add a trackpad to it but I'm not a Mac person and I'm not sure which one would be compatible. I've seen a few on eBay but as I do not know which ones are compatible with this particular Mac I'd rather get some confirmation...
  11. objektør

    how to delete files that 'can be deleted'

    The info for my harddisk (ssd 256GB, rMB) says that there are files (ca 24GB) that can be removed but I don't know what or where those files are and how they got there in the first place. I've seen it before but normally it is not more than a few GB and after a reboot they could be gone but now...
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    Mac Pro mid-2010 High Sierra?

    I have a Mac Pro 5.1 mid-2010 (2.4ghz eight core) running El Capitan that I use in my music home studio. I have Logic Pro X installed on this machine, and plan to use it exclusively for music recording and production. I have three HDs installed on my Mac Pro, and my boot HD is the original Apple...
  13. robbietop

    Juniper VPN Ideas

    Hello all, I found a few older threads from a couple of years back but much has changed in two years for MacOS. I work in a virtualized lab where we use Juniper connections to VPN in (Network Connect). I saw that Yosemite and JRE 7 broke this very old and unsupported piece of software. We'd...
  14. radlfuchs

    Why does MacOS slow down terribly when switching to 3008x1692 resolution on an external display?

    Hi MacRumors, I have the following setup: MacBook Pro 15“ (Mid 2014) Dell UP3216Q 4k Display connected via Mini DisplayPort MacOS High Sierra Following observations: The display works just fine on the resolution the MacOS detects as standard (3840x2160) But on this resolution all UI...
  15. parisinvest

    can't start after upgrade cpu quad to hexa core

    hello i've a mac pro 5.1 2010 2x2.4ghz quad, i was preparing the upgrade to 2x3.46ghz w3690, but after replaceed the cpu, the machine can start with apple diagnostic tone, but it can't go through the start to menu, not to reinstall system, when the start process bar run to about 1 third way, it...
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    Apple is deprecating most of macOS Server features

    As described in this official support document, it seems like Apple is deprecating a whole lot of features from macOS Server such as Web, DHCP, NetInstall, OpenVPN, Wiki, etc. This is a very bad news for those who, like me, rely on these features. We will have to install third party software...
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    2015 MBP won't consistently connect to WiFi? ...

    My 2015 MBP has HS on it, generally works fine. Connects to wifi at home and pretty much anywhere with zero issues. But there's wifi in an office area near here that requires a password. Half of the time the MBP connects normally. The other half of the time the machine just keeps trying to...
  18. Demovx

    Problem with power USB High Sierra

    Hello! I have problem with USB power on my iMac late 2015 5k. High Sierra has a new Raise Port Limit Patch for USB 3 on Skylake/100 Series builds. Problem is so big, but i have on external USB disk my High Sierra ( MacintoshHD ). After reboot my external drive is invisible. I can't update...
  19. MarckyG

    Netflix on Mac gamma flicker whenever the picture changes

    I read old posts about this but never has anyone had a solution for it. What I mean is, when watching Netflix on Mac in fullscreen the gamma of the whole screen changes whenever the video has a drastic image change. Most noticeable when subtitles are enabled. Every time the subtitle turns on and...
  20. rachinc

    Java pop up wont go away with High Sierra

    Whenever I restart my computer, this comes up: To use the "java" command-line tool you need to install a JDK I want to get rid of it, so I googled it and everyone tells me to install javaforosx.dmg, or jdk-9.0.4_osx-x64_bin.dmg, or jre-8u161-macosx-x64.dmg, etc.... When I double click on one...