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App beach balling when playing a video
It started to happen when I updated my Mac to sequoia pb. Anyone else? Same thing happens no matter if I use lINA or Omini, or if I play a.mkv or .mp4- tg1213
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- mac macos sequoia
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- Forum: macOS Sequoia (15)
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Running windows through Parallels Powerapps
Hi all, I'm considering purchasing a high-end MacBook Pro for my accounting business. Most of the applications I use run directly in a web browser, so there's no significant difference between Mac and Windows for those. However, I also plan to use PowerApps, particularly Power BI, from time to...- stigzy
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- mac parallels powerapps powerbi windows
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- Forum: Windows, Linux, macOS, & Others on the Mac
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Used 6 cycle M2 Max Macbook Pro or wait for M3 Max Used in Winter 2025
I presently have a 2019 I9 Macbook Pro 32GB ram, 5500M 6GB GPU, 1TB SSD that is miserable to use. YouTube videos stutter when connected to my 3 4k/60hz displays. I program on it which is slightly more tolerable, but not the build times. I have the opportunity to buy a 6 battery cycle M2 Max...- appleshill
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Photos question
Hello. i am a little confused with how to go about doing the following. If someone could help and tell me exactly what to do, that would be appreciated: 1.). I want to have all my pictures on my Mac—including those from my iPad and iPhone. 2.). I want to be able to get the pictures off of...- TenthDoctor
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- Forum: Mac Apps
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Will Mail.app continue to load emails/notifications if minimized by clicking either the red or yellow button (does make difference with red/yellow)?
When minimized by clicking wither yellow/red button (still active on desktop), seems like mail.app does not load new messages or send notifications. Do you have to keep mail.app open present on desktop to load? Much appreciation for any replies/help!- jenny.silver
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- applemail mac mail.app
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Help Choosing Between iMac and Mac Mini 2 Pro
Hello, I will use my system for 4k video editing, some photo editing, creating content for social media and that is all. Video editing is not at a very professional level, I will be using Final Cut Pro as video editing software (I am still learning Da Vinci Resolve, and not so good at it) So...- jiotheturk
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- imac m2pro mac mini 2
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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MacBook Pro Mic Input Level Always High
Hi everyone! I'm hoping to see if anyone else has had this problem. Last time I was on a FaceTime call on my Mac, the person I was speaking to mentioned it was hard to hear me because it sounded like I was on a plane. Switched to my iPhone and issue was gone. It seems like the internal mic is...- CPmav
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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What do you think is a good approach to using iPhone app(LanguageKit: Daily Vocabulary) for iPad or do I need to make a separated design for iPad app?
Hi Everyone, What do you think is a good approach to using the iPhone app (LanguageKit: Daily Vocabulary) on an iPad, or do I need to create a separate design for an iPad app? Also, what about an Apple Watch ⌚️ version? Please take a look and give me some advice and feedback if you have time...- kno777
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- education english ipad iphone learn from this app learn language learn vocabulary mac
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- Forum: Apple Programming
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How to copy files in Finder without copying to iCloud?
How to copy files in Finder without copying to iCloud? When I try to copy files to move or paste them somewhere else on the same Mac, I almost always get a pop-up on my nearby Mac and iPad saying they're copying the file across the network. While this is convenient sometimes, it also slows my...- gregconquest
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If you buy a used Mac that comes with fresh OS are you still wiping it?
New 2012 Mac, come with Catalina and Sonoma. Looks like a solid machine. The seller put a fresh os on with the dual boot. Would there be any reason to be concerned? Would you just use it as is or do a fresh install? -
Do you think that macOS 15 will support Intel-based Mac
As WWDC 2024 draws closer, we already have possible leaked lists of supported devices for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11. However, I wonder why there aren’t rumors about the compatibility of macOS 15. So, let’s speculate on which Mac computers will support the next major release. Do you think... -
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Using Pixel for photos, but want to use Mac Photos with iCloud sync
Does anyone have a Pixel (or other Android suppose), but still use Mac, and have iCloud Photo library? I currently have an iPhone, Mac, iPad, subscribe to iCloud 2Tb, and have all my pics and video (over 1Tb), synced using Mac Photos and iCloud photo library. I'd like to stick with this, as...- MrMister111
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- Forum: Alternatives to iOS
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How to debug Wifi handshake from iPhone to Macbook?
In my iPhone I have a new German Telekom Prepaid SIM which gives me Internet on the phone. Additionally I can use the iPhone with this SIM to tether from my iPad to the iPhone. This works perfectly. However, when I tether from my MacBook to the Phone I don't get internet. I do not get the... -
How Does iCloud Optimized Storage Impact Media Transfers to Mac?
Instead of storing all my media solely on iCloud, I regularly move my iPhone photos and videos to the Photos app on my Mac. If I have optimized storage activated, which replaces full-resolution media with smaller versions, I wonder if the transfer retrieves the originals from iCloud or the... -
FreelanceKit: Time Tracking for all Platforms
Hey everyone! 👋 I couldn't find any affordable, native, and multi-platform app to track my time I'm working as a freelancer, so I built one myself. It's called "FreelanceKit" and it's super cheap but has everything I need: Support for multiple projects Fully editable & filterable history of... -
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Other sue apple for activation lock
why isnt anyone sueing apple for icloud lock https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/21/apple-sued-by-us-department-of-justice/ us justice sue them- jhonney1324
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Stuck "Remind Me" notification in Mail (Mac, iOS, iPadOS)
This one has been driving me nuts for a few months now. Mac Mail is showing an indicator of 1 message in the "Remind Me" mailbox (same on iPhone and iPad). Clicking that mailbox, I have no emails in there. I've also deleted old emails out of trash, cleared out sent items, rebuilt the mailbox... -
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Bought M1 Pro on Swappa but received M1 Max. Scam?
I bought what I thought was a new, sealed 2021 M1 Pro 16" Macbook Pro with 32gb of ram and 2tb of storage on Swappa for $1700. What I received was an M1 Max instead of the M1 Pro (everything else the same). And it was indeed sealed but there are about 6 minor blemishes and scratches on the top...- UnawareTask
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- mac refubished resale
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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iPad iPad as the only device
There are always these questions about Mac vs iPad (Pro) and I felt like sharing my experience. I decided to switch to iPad back in 2016 after the original (1st gen) iPad Pro hit the market. I ditched my 13” MacBook Pro and never looked back. I always used my private devices for work and... -
Need a SCSI Terminator
So, I have a Mac SE that still Boots Up! But it has no internal HD, when I connect the Ext 40 it wont mount on the desktop as I need a SCSi Terminator. Any thoughts on where could find such a thing? TIA- bladerunner88
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- Forum: Apple Collectors
