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    Texting App using my number

    Hi, I have unlimited texting with my cell number. Does anyone have advice about messenger apps that can use my cell number? I am looking for something that is easy and convenient. Unfortunately most apps require the user to get a new number. Thanks for any help.
  2. djsunz

    Different taptic feedback for Messages?

    Hey, is there a possibility to give Messages another taptic feedback than mails? That would be a very nice feature for me. (APW Series 2 Nike+) Best Frank
  3. RumorzGuy

    Personalize Your Login Screen With a Message

    The following works in El Capitan, so I assume it will work in Sierra as well. To add a message to your logon screen, do the following: 1. Launch Terminal app from the /Applications/Utilities folder. 2. Type the following in the Terminal: sudo defaults write...
  4. RumorzGuy

    How to Add a Message to Your Login Screen

    Here is a neat little Terminal trick. To add a message to your logon screen, do the following: 1. Launch Terminal app from the /Applications/Utilities folder. 2. Type the following in the Terminal: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow LoginwindowText "Hey Bill . . ...
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    Watch OS 3.0

    I have updated to WatchOS3.0 and have these two issues (so far). The Breathe app, I have ALL notifications turned off, including all notifications for the Activity app (suggested by Apple live chat) and yet I still get notification every 4-5 hours to breathe. Second, my text messages on my...
  6. PurpleDragon

    Custom keyboard with twice bigger keys

    My company "TopLineSoft Systems" just released new keyboard app "Jumbo Key". App "Jumbo Key" is a custom keyboard with the key size twice bigger than on regular keyboard. Large key size makes typing easy and comfortable, especially on smaller screen sizes. AppStore Download Link
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    Text to emoji glossary?

    Just wondering if there's any list out there that gives us all of the key words or phrases that cause emoji suggestions. Like I know "poop" brings up the poop emoji. But what can I type to bring up the devil mask, or the shadowy figures? I've done a few google searches and nada! Thanks for any help!
  8. mermaid2010

    JAVA problem

    Hi I have just upgraded to El Capitan on my 2011 MacBook Pro but now every time I start her up I get this annoying message To use the "java" command-line tool you need to install a JDK. El Capitan OS X " and I don't have Java on my MacBook. I saw a fix on YouTube here But they are telling you...
  9. OldSchoolMacGuy

    Watch Showing Old Message Every Time

    Seems some older messages are getting stuck on my watch. When I receive a new text message, it displays right below an old, already read message. The next message sent will also display below this old message. Restarting the watch seems to clear this but soon another message will get stuck in...
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    How to get messages sound with Do Not Disturb?

    Hello there, this is a rather silly question, but I never found a solution to it. I have two or three phone numbers in the Favorites list that can call me anytime, even when the Do Not Disturb mode is activated. However, when these persons send me a message, the phone doesn't make a sound...
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    iPhone text message filter

    Hi there! I can't seem to get this feature working: In Settings > Messages, one can select "Filter Unknown Senders" which is supposed to filter SMS messages from unknown senders into a separate tab in Messages. (iPhone 6 running 9.2.1) Does anyone else have the same problem? Thanks!
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    Text Message Forwarding issue

    I am trying to enable my Text message forwarding on my iPad, I had it enabled, but it never forwarded text messages but I never really cared for a while, but now I want to get it sorted out. So, today (because I had it enabled but was not working) I disabled it in my iPhone (iPhone 4S) and...
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    Keep getting this message in iTunes: "We could not complete your iTunes Store request..."

    I keep getting this message from iTunes for the past few months: "We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The network connection timed out. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, then try again." iTunes is just running in the background...