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  1. katbel

    Apple Memo Hints at Fixing all these bugs : dreaming!

    iOS 14 bugs: messages, texts and audio not syncing among devices Laggy typing on idevices, mostly on iPad AppleTv screensaver issue AppleTv sound issue- Safari blank icons and more Apple Mail: all the bugs we’ve dreaming fixed since Mac Os 9 ?! Apple Watch : keeps the language you chose for...
    • katbel
    • Thread
    • ios 14 macos
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 14
  2. LargeSizedMan2020

    Is The Cisdem Video Player Any Good?

    Hello there, I was considering giving Cisdem Video Player a shot on my machine running Big Sur, VLC has had many problems functioning on Big Sur since it debuted and Cisdem boldly displays on the site that it is Big Sur compatible. I was curious as to any of you have tried it out. Is it any good...
    • LargeSizedMan2020
    • Thread
    • big sur cisdem cisdem video player macos video player vlc vlc player
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  3. MikePulsifer

    Confusing disk space information

    On my new M1 Air (1TB), Disk Utility is showing that there's a Data volume (803.22 GB), com.apple.os.update-{long string} (14.95 GB), and Free (174.75 GB). A couple questions: What is that "Free" volume(?). Storage Management is saying I have 702.51 GB free out of 994.66. When you add up the...
  4. H

    Unresolved network path in Dock stops refresh Dock and Background for 30 seconds, when refresh by change of resolution external screen

    Added an item from Finder to Dock. It is a network path to private NAS (let's call it NAS-Dock item). The bug appears when the NAS is not turned on and a Question Mark is displayed at Dock. The bug is: When I change from internal to external display/screen the resolution will change and the...
    • hendri
    • Thread
    • dock dock background external display macos resolution
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  5. D

    [Wiki] All Apple Silicon Support Documents

    Hi Everyone! I just thought I would document all the new tech support procedures or information specific to Mac with Apple Silicon (for example accessing the Target Disk mode or using the bootloader). This thread is a wiki so feel free to add anything else you find! Mac computers with Apple...
    • DeanL
    • Thread
    • apple configurator apple silicon battery health bootable macos recovery restore revive rosetta system extensions
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
  6. loby

    Best OS for FCPX using Mac Pro 20-3 6,1 12-core

    For those who use Mac Pro 2013 (6,1) for video editing and are looking for the best OS to use, taking in account render speeds, smooth editing, and project time finishing demands, what is the OS that is overall gives the best overall performance? Using a Mac Pro 2013 (6,1) 12-Core 64 GB RAM 1...
    • loby
    • Thread
    • editing fcpx macos rendering
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Digital Video
  7. V

    System password changing itself?! keychain issue

    2 days ago, waking my 2020 MBP 16" from sleep, it didn't accept my system password. I tried switching the input language as this was a source for trouble a while back, but it was no use - I was locked out of my system. So I reset the password via iCloud to the same password I had before and this...
    • valerossi
    • Thread
    • keychain macos password
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  8. LargeSizedMan2020

    Are There Any Issues with Wacom Graphics Tablet Drivers for M1 based Machines?

    Hello, I was curious if Wacom Drivers emulate well on M1 ARM-based Macs or if it's just completely hung up on x86 based ones? Also, I can't seem to find if any of these graphics tablet companies are developing or have already developed drivers for the new Macs yet. Maybe I'm just looking in...
  9. D

    Reset to factory state seems difficult

    New MBP 13 2020 (Intel). It was purchased as an upgrade for a user, but another user needed a loaner while their MBP was being repaired. When the repair was complete, I got the loaner back and wanted to reset it back to factory for the intended user. That's when the trouble started. I did...
  10. Arunachala

    Feasibility of running macOS on iPads in the near future?

    Since the new Macs have ARM chips, there is now access a build of macOS that technically could run on a device like, say, the iPad Pro? The architecture should be pretty much the same, I guess? Clearly some tinkering would be required, but how feasible is it, given the right skills and tools...
  11. ccrivia13

    Unable to open applications downloaded from the AppStore

    I’m on a Mac Pro 5,1 and freshly installed High Sierra. For some reason I can’t open ANY application downloaded from the AppStore. Sometimes I can’t even download the app, sometimes it allows me to at least download it after I try it over and over again. Some people I already asked suggested...
  12. mglakner

    Explain RAM Utilization on macOs

    I use a 2014 mac mini as a home server (plex, itunes, photos, etc.) it has 8gb of Ram. I run some ram intensive apps like a Ubiquiti controller and my usage was into the 60-70% range, so i thought i needed more ram, so i bought a 2012 mac mini with 16gb. I cloned my 2014 to my 2012 and booted...
    • mglakner
    • Thread
    • 16gb 2012 2014 mac mini macos ram usage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  13. GGJstudios

    Big Sur sound output issue

    Installed Big Sur on Early 2015 MBP, upgrading from Mojave. I was looking forward to AirPods Pro automatically switching between my iPhone and Mac. Instead, I lost functionality. I can manually connect the AirPods to the Mac, but it doesn't output sound to them and disconnects them after...
    • GGJstudios
    • Thread
    • airpods airpods pro automatic switching big sur bluetooth macos sound output
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS Big Sur (11)
  14. Cold.mira

    Resolved OS boot volume weirdness(?) in Disk Utility

    Hello, today while encountering some problems in trying to install the official release version of Big Sur (was on DevBuild/Public Beta before) i've noticed this... Macintosh HD in Container disk1 is greyed out and can't mount it, the text at center height in the main window should be...
    • Cold.mira
    • Thread
    • bigsur boot catalina container macos snapshot volume
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  15. J

    (Resolved)

    Done.
  16. M

    Running native mail/cal apps vs. open tabs (CPU/RAM efficiency)

    Is there any way to determine what would be the most CPU/RAM efficient way to run mail and calendar on an old mac? (C2D edu iMac from mid-2009 with SSD and 8gigs of RAM) I need to run Google's calendar and mail. Running macOS Catalina. Option 1: Pin two tabs in Chrome Option 2: same, pin two...
  17. tedwill

    Copy (Not Replicate) Files to iCloud

    I recently signed up for the 2TB option for iCloud. I have about 1.3 TB of photos and videos on USB drives. I would like to copy them to iCloud. So far, when I do that, it appears to replicate the data on my MacBook's local SSD drive. Obviously, the files on the USB drive are larger than my...
  18. Blue Quark

    Re-Entering the Technology Professional World: A decision to make...

    Many years ago I used to be in the professional tech world. By roughly 2006 I was burned out, and so I left and went to do other things. In the intervening years, I've completely switched over to the Linux world, and haven't actively touched anything from Apple (or Microsoft). By "actively...
    • Blue Quark
    • Thread
    • information technology ios macos professional life technology
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  19. jchap

    macOS Big Sur: improving our productivity, or feeding us frills and eye candy?

    I'm currently on macOS Catalina, and have been reviewing the new features that Apple touts for macOS Big Sur. I'm seriously wondering: does Big Sur offer any significant improvements to productivity? Any noteworthy and truly helpful improvements to the user experience? Is the UI really that much...
  20. M

    Which parts of MacOS are in dire need of innovation?

    Desktop: Stacks are nice, but it is still this huge amount of wasted space. One idea would be to remove the notification center and place widgets on the desktop. Safari Bookmarks: Zero change. Ever. Lists and folders like it's the 90s. Apple could take cues from Apps like Pocket. Another idea...
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