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    iPhone 13 iPhone stuck, can't access iCloud

    Hi all, After trying the iOS 16 developer beta for a couple days/weeks I decided it was time to go back to iOS 15, so I deleted the profile from my phone and started the resetting proces through my Macbook (do this once in a while to clean up the phone, never goes wrong). But before I did that...
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    macOS QuickLook on Mac issues

    I'm trying to create a custom Quick Look preview on macOS. I've found the Quick Look Preview Extension target, which is brilliant, and does most of the 'heavy' lifting, but I've run into a few problems. I'm implementing a preview for MIDI files (which has been missing since 2009...) using...
  3. Phineasgage1848

    PDF Expert Switching to Subscription Model - Forces Account Creation even if paid V2 Customer

    I previously purchased (and highly recommended) PDF Expert 2 for Mac. But with V3, they are moving to a subscription model. I made the mistake of clicking "Update Available" on PDF Expert 2 and it updated. I was unable to use the app or any of the features I previously paid for because it forces...
  4. mike.moore

    Apple Music Mac Music App Won't Close / Reopens

    I have noticed that for some time (probably my whole time in Monterey) that when I regular close the Music app on my Mac, it immediately starts bouncing again and reopens. This happens over and over unless I right-click the icon and close or force quit the app. Has anyone else seen this? Any...
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    What does "Ask to join Personal Hotspots" do?

    This feature seems to be quite new. I assume it works like this: - I connect to a personal hotspot for the first time and tell the Mac to remember it. - The Mac saves the hotspot. By default Auto-Join (under Wi-Fi > Preferred Networks) is activated for this hotspot. - If Ask to join Personal...
    • oliver.s
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    • mac personal hotspot
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
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    How to recover data from an empty recycle bin?

    Two months ago I transferred 25 gb of videos from my Xiaomii redmi note 8 pro Android smartphone to my macbook pro 13 2015(ssd). And two weeks ago I accidentally emptied the trash with these videos. Please help me! There were all the videos from my phone for the last year ( (
    • lewstefanevskij
    • Thread
    • empty trash how to recover data from empty bin mac recover data recover deleted fie
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  7. jagooch

    Share USB Keyboard with Mac and PC

    I have a MS Sculpt Keyboard. I have 3 computers Employer Macbook Pro for productivity Personal M1 Macbook Pro for productivity. Personal Windows PC, primarily for gaming. Desk setup: Display: I have an Super Ultrawide display with 2 DP and 1 HDMI input, audio out, USB. I plug the PC in...
  8. dreikelvin

    Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock causes Mac Studio to reboot

    So I find myself having to do a PRAM reset every morning when I start my mac studio. Connected to it is a Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Mini Dock with Ethernet, HDMI and USB ports. The reboot happens when I enter my password. I tested with only Ethernet plugged in. It only happens if I use this...
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    Buying advice : M1 MBA vs M1 MBP? 8 vs 16GB RAM?

    Hi, my typical workflow consists of some tabs in figma, around 30-50 browser tabs, discord, slack, spotify and occasionally some pro apps like da vinci resolve, etc. I also use VS Code and plan on getting into iOS/MacOS app development down the road. I may also start using Logic Pro X or a...
  11. Le0M

    iPhone not seen by Mac while connected via USB

    Hi everyone, My Mac won't see the iPhone when connected via cable, no matter what. I tried: - resetting iPhone settings - force-restarting iPhone - restarting the MBP M1 - checking the cable - other devices actually show up on the mac On "system information" it won't show up. The iPhone will...
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    My voice banned from setting up Hey Siri?

    I have a very strange problem with hey siri. I can't complete the setup with my voice. I bought an m1 macbook pro last year and when i try to setup hey siri, it kept saying "i didn't quite catch that please try again". I recently got an iphone 13 pro and i have the same problem. I tried saying...
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    Thinking of switching to Mail

    I’ve been having troubles with Outlook lately, namely in crafting an email it automatically shuts down and moves to draft. Super annoying. Anyway; been testing the mail app full time this week and I think I might switch to it full time. I actually like the smartbox feature and easier to read...
    • FMRWin10Boy
    • Thread
    • mac mail mail app outlook for mac
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  14. xk33dv

    i messed up.

    i've been trying to install windows on my mac but my underpowerd mac runs like poo on virtual machines and bootcamp takes forever so i downloaded the drivers that are compatible with my mac and put them in a flash drive with windows installer on it. i then made a partition of 256 gb for testing...
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    Apple India store delivery timings for Customised MacBook Pro 16 inch- 2022.

    I am looking to buy myself a customised MacBook Pro 16 inch with M1 pro chip. Since customisations are only available via Apple Online store in India, the expected delivery dates shown to me are 2 months from now i.e.- 14th July-27th July. I can't buy this from an offline store because only base...
    • DonarRaja
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    • apple apple india online store custom mac mac macbook pro"16 2022 shipping date
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. theStruggle

    Advice for elder, purchase options.

    My mother has had an old iMac 2009 model for some time now and it's worked alright for her needs, but not before I swapped in an SSD and removed the disc drive. I installed a fan utility to make the fan go quietly. However now a lot of sites she needs to access aren't working properly and they...
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    Mac permissions change while on work VPN?

    I have my own personal Mac that I use at work. It seems that every time I VPN into the work network my terminal permissions change along with the hostname. It seems that they are able to manage my Mac. I do use Outlook signed in with my work credentials, but I am not sure if that allows them to...
    • galvaxio
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    • mac managed vpn work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
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    iPad When I try to hook up my iPad to my iMac, it says I have to download software but it is stuck at "Downloading...."

    I am trying to sync some photos and videos that i took originally with a #insta360 camera, but when i try to sync my iPad to my iMac it gets stuck on "Downloading...." and then progress never moves. Is there something I am doing wrong? (it is an iPad 8th Generation.)
    • ToddJ
    • Thread
    • downloading ios 1.0 ipad mac
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPad
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    Mac mini 2018 with Razer core x enclosure and Radeon RX 6800 XT

    I have a Mac mini 2018 i7 / macOS Monterey 12.3.1 and I am considering getting an eGPU. For the enclosure I would like to use the Razer core x and for the GPU I am considering Radeon RX 6800 XT. This is for both work and play. Does anyone have this specific configuration or have tried it...
    • Stockyard1
    • Thread
    • 6800 core egpu mac mini radeon razer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    Right side menu bars items won’t dismiss without reclicking

    So I’m having a weird problem I can’t seem to find the answer to. When I click a menu bar item (like control center) on the right the item stays open until I click a new window, another menu bar item, or his the esc key. I contacted apple support they said it was because I hide my dock and...
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