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  1. J

    What macOS email clients do you recommend in 2025?

    I'm looking for an ideal macOS email client. Does anyone have some recommendations? Here is the list of conditions for my ideal client. It should be..... - able to select plain text mode always, instead of html (for both sending and receiving emails) - simple and light (no functions such...
  2. Dj64Mk7

    Choosing a Mac for under $1400: Mac Studio vs Mac Mini vs iMac

    Hello! It’s been a really long time since I’ve asked for buying advice, but after years of trying and trying to make an iPad Pro work as my only computer, I’ve found that it no longer meets all my needs. For context, my budget is $1400, and the computers I am looking at are the: - Mac Studio...
  3. B

    Ureka, have I figured it out? Why can't we UPGRADE!?!

    So I'm sitting there, on the royal throne as we typically surf the web. I don't know if this has been discussed, or not, since I don't frequent the forums. I've been a Mac guy since back when the 56k was out. SO, this is what I've concluded. Subscription based model. It's so infuriating...
  4. aarhon

    sideloadly alternative for sideloading onto mac (not to sideload onto ios)?

    hi, wondering if there is an alternative to sideloadly when trying to sideload something on mac. specifically im trying to sideload something to the user-specific applications folder. if anyone can help, please do! any help is greatly appreciated 😁
  5. P

    Macs Auto brightness Issue

    Hi. I have an issue with auto brightness. actually it works somehow, but sometimes the display recognizes there isn't enough light and it dims. although I'm in a bright place (not very bright, for example if I'm in bright room and stand in front of the sensor with 30cm distance it dims). for...
  6. P

    laggy widgets

    Hi. I just updated to macOS sequoia and the widget animations are just laggy and not smooth. Here's the video of it. Is this normal or what?
  7. R

    How well does Stable Diffusion perform on Macbook M4? How much RAM is recommended for UI/UX designers at minimum?

    Can the base model M4 run Stable Diffusion? I tried using M1 (8GB/128GB) but it couldn't handle it at all. I'm wondering how the base M4 (16GB/512GB) would perform? Or what are the recommended M4 specifications? If anyone has experience running Stable Diffusion on other M4 configurations, please...
  8. Betamagic

    News Explorer 2.0 - Now available!

    After countless hours, not to say years of work, we managed to release News Explorer 2.0 before the end of this year. News Explorer 2.0 contains an enormous list of new features and improvements. The main new features are: Comments Read comments on articles directly in the new Inspector panel...
  9. Sirious

    Can't type in iPhone during mirroring

    Hi all, Sory, I tried looking but I can't find anything about this issue. When I use iPhone mirroring, I can't type anything using my Mac's keyboard. I can do everything else except type which is weird. Is this intentional behaviour or is there a way to get it working? Its the same on both...
  10. T

    WindowServer Discussion

    I've just bought a M4 Mac mini and considering 4k or 5k monitor should buy. But now I am confused with the WindowServer's theory. In theory higher resolution will cause more RAM usage in WindowServer, So I went to Apple Store and checked how much RAM WindowServer would take on StudioDisplay(5k)...
  11. D

    Renewing yearly AppleCare+ possible on used Mac? (UK)

    I have a Macbook Air M2, which is currently under 3-year AppleCare+ coverage. AppleCare+ UK terms say I can transfer this fixed-term coverage. When I reach the 3-year deadline, I can then renew AppleCare+ on a yearly basis. However, according to this page: Does that mean that if I sell my...
  12. macintoshjordan

    MacBook, vs mac computer vs mac mini

    Is there any difference between these three or do they all serve the same functionality? Meaning I can sync my Iphone to the cloud or develop apps from all three of these devices. If not, which would be the best thing to get? If a MacBook can do the most then I will have that, but if the mac...
  13. Andy_2341

    M4 Mac Mini or M4 Macbook Pro

    Hello everyone, I've been very interested in the Mac Mini for the last year or so, but the release of the M4 Mini made me even more excited. In considering the Mac mini, I became curious about the cost difference between it and going for a Macbook Pro. I would get a Touch ID Magic Keyboard...
  14. Apple Knowledge Navigator

    Apple Intelligence: How much RAM does it actually use?

    I’m going to order a new Mac mini, and obviously the base RAM is now 16gb. We can assume this is to help out with AI in macOS rather than Apple being extremely generous. But how much RAM does AI actually require even at minimal use or idle? This seems like an unknown quantity at this point. I...
  15. B

    iMac M1 + M3 - USB-C accessories

    Hey, I've talked with Apple Support to get a trackpad for my green 2021 iMac and they say that I can order it with USB-C, so i think that means all the accessories you want to order for your M1/M3 iMac are now USB-C, so you don't have to upgrade for these accessories (especially as the back...
  16. Apple Knowledge Navigator

    All iPads Can you recommend an iPad for me? Note-taking in Excel

    I'm looking to buy an iPad for my job (personal trainer at a gym), where I frequently make notes. To date, I've printed a programme card and made hand-written notes on printed paper for every session. So as you can imagine, not only do I got through a lot of paper, but it mostly gets wasted as...
  17. Petey-Pete

    Other Does your iPhone color match your Mac,watch, Ect.?

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone else feels the need to match their Apple products? I personally like to match them but am trying to break that habit. Also feel free to post your matching or non matching ecosystem.
  18. J

    YouTube Crop Videos

    Hello today YouTube started cropping videos, it's only happening on my 27inch display, second display works fine. When I change windows size can see full video again. Its happening only on safari chrome works fine. Safari and system are up to date. If anybody can help I will be grateful.
  19. Sof :3

    AI on a Mac (in the eu) but not on iPhone?

    Hey there! So, I couldn’t find anyone else with the same issue, so I thought I’d share my experience. I have the iPhone 15 Pro (and other supported devices) and the M3 Pro Mac Pro 14”. I recently upgraded from beta 15.0 to 15.1 (dev) and was surprised to see the “Welcome” screen talking about...
  20. AlixSPQR

    What's this BS with iCloud Photos not syncing?

    I get this all the time. iCloud Photos not syncing, beacause of: 1. Battery optimisation (no low power mode, mind you!). 2. Poor network (even on great WiFi). 3. Computer too hot. 4. More to come? The same applies for both Macs and iPhones (don't have an iPad). At the same time Google Photos...