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    Fan control software

    Hello guys, I've been having some trouble with heat on my macbook pro mid 2012 and I downloaded a software called "SMC fan control", it's icon is a nuclear sign by the way. So whenever the heat builds up to 60 degrees or higher I speed up the fans somewhere around its maximum speed (6000rpm)...
  2. techno_telemann

    iPod How do I reformat a 6th gen iPod Classic to FAT32 on Mac?

    Trying to install Rockbox on my iPod using this guide for Mac. How can I accomplish this on Mac?
  3. alanmadzar

    MP All Models NVMe vs. SAS/SATA In Your Workflow

    Hello there, Has anyone come across a situation in developing applications (ex. 3D editing/rendering, photoshop, high-res audio) where you needed an NVMe interface as part of your storage workflow, as opposed to SAS/SATA? I know NVMe is pricier, but has anyone come across a situation where the...
  4. alanmadzar

    MP 7,1 Slot Utility App on New Mac Pro

    Is anyone familiar with how the Slot Utility App functioned on the old Mac Pro? I plan on getting the new Mac Pro 2019, and want to know how bandwidth can be allocated in respect to a lot of the "Pro-Apps" that Apple has teamed up with. If I planned on adding on PCIe NVMe RAID Cards that...
  5. bndza

    Mail Signature struggle

    As per my design, included table, frame etc... Then I've placed it in *preference *signature *add new *unchecked 12 Helvetica *copy/paste Sudden it showed wrong aligned, words breaking. I was wonder why it does look wrong and different as per my design?
  6. anjo108

    How to minimize windows by ....

    How to minimize windows by clicking on the dock icon again (like in windows) . Clicking the dock icon I open the window why clicking again on the icon nothing happen? thanks
  7. lightLauncher

    Lightweight Launcher-Launch files and web URLs from the menu bar!

    Hi all, thanks for taking time to read this post! Lightweight Launcher is a very simple application that opens a number of preset files and web URLs directly from the menu bar. Features: What it does: -Launches files, apps, and websites with a single click! -Have up to ten collections...
  8. joshuaaravind

    How do I delete system files from MacOS Mojave?

    How can I delete my system files? I don't have any time machine back-up and I don't use apple mail either. Please help!
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    Is it better to run MacOS off the provided Fusion Drive or off an external SSD?

    I just got a new 5k iMac. For specific reasons (living in a third world country and restricted time as i was on vacations) I had to get the 27 inch 5k base model. I did a 32 gb ram upgrade and bought an external ssd. Im currently running Mojave off the ssd with no problems, everything is pretty...
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    iPhone XS Max How Do I Save All iMessage Pics/Videos in Bulk?

    My iMessage app is taking up like 40GBs on my Max, and I'd like to clean that up a bit. Unlike WhatsApp, iMessage doesn't save everything you receive into the camera roll. Is there an easy way to just export all pics and videos? If not, what's the best option?
  11. 42towels

    Catalina on 2009 Mac Pro

    I’m wondering if anybody can provide some insight into getting Catalina working on my early-2009 Mac Pro. My machine has two internal SSD drives. One has Mojave installed, and that works fine. I flashed the firmware to 5,1 some time ago. I have a metal compatible Radeon RX 580 video card. I...
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    Clone Windows laptop and access it on Mac?

    I have an old Win 10 laptop and it has programs I can’t get anywhere else on it. Can I somehow clone the entire HDD in the laptop and boot into it somehow through Bootcamp on Mac? Like instead of installing a brand new copy of Windows, when setting up Bootcamp, can I select the cloned HDD and...
  13. L

    New Apple retail store in Taipei

    This is the Apple's second retail store in Taipei, the new retail store is a standalone building, and it's entirely enclosed by glass on two sides, so the atmosphere is very good...
  14. J

    Multiple 2014 Mac Minis unresponsive after macOS High Sierra Installation

    EDIT: Captain Stupid at the helm, here. I have been using a Unibeast/Hackintosh macOS High Sierra USB installer. A little hazy on why that would brick legit Macs but it seems to brick legit Macs...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac pro 5,1 apple hardware test failed

    have a 5,1 mac pro 2010, 3.33ghz 6 core 32 GB RAM i ran apple hardware test and got error code 4SNS/1 /C0000008 TelS --124 Does this indicate a temperature sensor? If so how can it be fixed?
  16. Sverkel

    Better sound?

    Helllo This might not be the right place to ask, but I don't know where else to go. I got the new Mac mini (yes, finally) but the sound on it is not great as you might know. I also got the Logitech Z-2300 speaker set that has great sound but my desk for the moment does not allow me to have...
  17. ComfyMac

    Is Catalyst a (partially) defensive move?

    Hello everyone. I've been thinking about Catalyst and Apple's reasoning behind it. Some of it seems obvious: make devs' lives easier, increase software availability on macOS and consequentially sell more Macs. So at first glance this seems to be a "power" move in the sense that Apple with the...
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    Messages app syncing

    Hi, so I have just added my apple ID into messages on my mac and the latests iMessages are coming through fine and It's randomly showing some old conversations from like December 2018....Will it eventually sync and update/link with my iPhone? I assume by pulling down the conversations from...
  19. allan.nyholm

    I have to ask.. is your Desktop & Screensaver section slow also?

    Hi, So what I've been wanting to ask for a number of weeks and months is this; when in System Preferences and the Desktop & Screensaver portion of same - Is this also so painfully slow that browsing and adding wallpapers is a minute long process at times? For instance I have a series of...
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    Mac Mini 2018; 50Hz-144Hz Supported via HDMI @ 1920x1080p

    So I purchased the Mac Mini i3 (2018) variant. I have an AOC AGON AG251FZ and these refresh rates are supported in 1080p; It feels very nice and fluid in 144Hz. Mind you my monitor supports 240Hz via DP, not tried that.