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  1. M

    Looking for a hub

    Hello all! I need a mac mini hub that includes a power port...I like the Satechi, but the problem is, it would require me to plug in the power cord each time. Basically, I move my mini between my two offices that each have their own monitor/mouse/keyboard. My goal is to plug in only one cable...
  2. Z

    common ports for displays

    What is the most common port that a display might have, in order to connect to a laptop to work as an external display?
  3. alex_free

    6-16-2021 - The Latest IOQuake3 Had Been Ported To Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.x/10.5.x/10.6.x PowerPC

    IOQuake 3 is an open source Quake III game engine. Awhile ago, I ported the latest version to OpenBSD and got it added to the official OpenBSD ports tree. Now with the power of Panther SDL2 I have restored Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.x compatibility to the latest version of IOQuake3. Previously, Mac OS...
  4. S

    Why Apple might add MagSafe again

    MacRumors recently published an article regarding leaked MBP schematics which included MagSafe. This is just speculation but: One reason why they might add MagSafe again is because USB-C PowerDelivery only supports up to 100W. Maybe the M1X requires a higher wattage to run at full power and...
  5. alex_free

    SM64EX Leopard Compiler Is An Easy To Use GUI That Builds The SM64EX Port On PowerPC Leopard

    http://macintoshgarden.org/games/super-mario-64-ex-leopard-compiler https://alex-free.github.io/sm64exlc/ https://github.com/alex-free/sm64ex-leopard-compiler SM64EX is a native Super Mario 64 port derived from the decompilation of Super Mario 64. SM64EXLC is an easy to use, point and click...
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    HomePod Personal Requests on HomePod Mini

    I apologize if this has been answered already, I did look but couldn't find anything with my specific issue. I had the original HomePod and experienced the same issue however my new HomePod Mini just arrived and I am having the same issuie. When setting up my new HomePod it tells me that some...
  7. franzkfk

    Charging issues - connecting/disconnecting (cable and ports are fine)

    Hi iPhone 8 Plus 14.2 Having it for a year (brand new). - cable and plug is fine (tried it with iPhone 5S - instant connection) - clean lightning port (got some debris out) I also tried recovery and used my iCloud backup. That helped for a day and after it I've heard the same disconnection...
  8. purdnost

    Soundbar Damage from Plugging an ARC Cable into a Standard HDMI Port?

    A few questions regarding my new soundbar: The instructions for my new soundbar state: “Insert the HDMI cable into a port in your TV labeled HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) or HDMI IN, not a standard HDMI port. Before reading this, I initially plugged the cable into a standard HDMI port...
  9. Z

    FW800 port: testing its speed

    Is it possible to test the speed of my FW800 transfers? They do feel a bit sluggish!
  10. H

    macOS Create and monitor virtual serial port

    I got a piece of code written in Python that interacts with different devices through a serial port connection. I usually run in on a Raspberry Pi (e.g. /dev/ttyUSB0 port) or PC (e.g. COM0 port). Currently, I don't have access to these devices, but need to debug the code and only got my MacBook...
  11. PsykX

    CarPlay Non-Wireless Carplay w/ Portless iPhone. How will it work?

    Hello everyone! I am looking to buy an Apple Carplay aftermarket system for my car. Obviously, I would want it wireless, but even after 4 years of CarPlay, there's just a handful of models available, and prices don't ever go down. It crosses the $1 000 CAD line, which I don't think is a good...
  12. S

    Mid-2010 17'' MBP: Magsafe Fail. Cost to replace?

    Hi All. My mid-2010 17'' MBP has has an issue with the magsafe port. It appears that the port has physically worn down and may need replacing. I have recently installed a new battery, new 85W charger (2 years ago), and a 500GB SSD. The computer is running great, but will not charge at all right...
  13. Sovon Halder

    How long before Apple ditches Lightning port completely?

    Just curious. A year or maybe two or three? How long before Apple ditches their proprietary lightning interface completely from all of their devices that currently use it?
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    Expresscard/34 port not working after macOS High Sierra update

    macOS 10.13 MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512 MB Intel HD Graphics 288 MB Hi, after updating to high sierra, my old mid-2010 MacBook Pro's express card/34 slot isn't working anymore. I used this for connecting my other external...
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    iPhone SE (2016) Will Apple get rid of the headphone jack on the next iPhone SE?

    I am planning to replace my iPhone 5 with an iPhone SE and I'm considering waiting for the next update coming reportedly in early 2018. I have no use of a larger screen but I do need a headphone jack to plug my pair of headphones. If the new model wouldn't have it then I'd just take the current...
  16. M

    Macbook Pro no longer recognizes flash drives

    I own a 2016 Macbook Pro, purchased new about 5 months ago. It has suddenly stopped recognizing flash drives and external hard drives which are plugged into the USB-C ports. I have tested it with 5 different flash drives and 1 external drive, all of which worked fine the last time I used them...
  17. G

    Open Port Question

    Hello, When I used the Port Scanner in Network Utility, I noticed there were 3 open TCP ports: Port 1110, which had nfs-status as its usage, Port 1538, which linked to 3ds-lm, and Port 53213 which didn't have any identified usage listed, which I found to be suspicious. Port Scan has started…...
  18. Rizvi1

    MBP USB Port stopped working-options?

    My Mid-2014 MacBook Pro Retina's right USB port stopped working. I tried the SMC reset and the NVRAM reset. It seems the only thing left to do would be to replace the logic board which is a $300ish job. I don't want to that and I'd like to keep this laptop around for longer so I'm thinking I can...
  19. GuillaumeB

    Noob question on network

    Hello, I recently set up my former MacBook Pro as a server, making use of Back to my Mac, Resilio Sync, Plex and SMB/VNC to access it on the local network and outside. I'm happy it works great but I have one question. I got three Mac on the same network. They all have the same public IP...
  20. keysofanxiety

    OS Neutral Anybody remember Space Cadet 3D Pinball?

    Hi everybody, Hope you're keeping in great spirits! Thanks for taking the time to read this. Of course you remember Space Cadet 3D. :P It was an incredible pinball game. It's pretty easy to get a copy and even run on Mac through Crossover or something. However I really really want a copy of...