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    iPhone 6(S)/Plus 6s battery goes from 100% to 1% in minutes, condition 84%?

    Hi all, like the title says: 6s battery goes from 100% to 1% in minutes. So the battery needs replacement. But the system settings / battery / battery health shows 84%. Howzat? This iPhone was purchased as refurb so I can't tell if the battery is original. Safety? This iphone is scheduled for...
    • OSXphoto
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    • battery iphone replace safety
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iPhone
  2. Riwam

    Resolved Need help: cannot download HTML pictures in Outlook Mails

    For many years now I use Outlook for my mails. Some time ago I noticed that mails containing HTML pictures (for instance from eBay or on line shops) did not show them any longer. A small square with an interrogation mark inside (a place holder) indicates that an image should be shown there. I...
  3. miketurner201

    Can I turn off web page preview ?

    I've updated my Mac to Big Sur. But when I open a web page using Safari, I now get a grey (no graphics) pop-up preview page which I have to close to get the the full version of the web page. I know this maybe a safety feature but it's a little annoying for me. Is there a way to turn off this...
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    Risks of having macOS High Sierra after support ends

    Hi. I've seen there's a thread for High Sierra on unsupported macs, but I have some specific questions. So as I understand, Apple will stop releasing updates for macOS High Sierra in September this year, is this correct? I have a Macbook Pro 13" mid 2010 and High Sierra is the newest macOS...
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    Automatic Screen Capture Freaking Me Out!?

    Hey folks! I just discovered a 237GB Quicktime file on my desktop(!) A 49 hour video recording of my screen, which I did not instigate. Not gonna lie...it's kind of freaking me out. Is this just a glitch in the OS, or are less benign forces at work? Thoughts? Suggestions?
  6. swimtech

    macOS Apple Scripting to keep Adobe from updating

    Hello folks, I work at an Adobe enterprise environment, and I have been trying to keep users from updating Adobe Applications. In a mixed environment, there are all kinds of fun issues that can occur from minor patch releases. Silly things like colors varying slightly, and interface changes...
    • swimtech
    • Thread
    • adobe applications cloud creative safety serviceconfig.xml update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Apple Programming
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    How safe are family pics on google photos.com

    I store kid’s pics and videos on google photos.com (as well as on 3 external hard drives). My husband thinks its not safe to store them in the cloud as they can get stolen (it’s set for the highest privacy setting, but still). I worry… what if perverts get hold of them? What can they do with...
    • edavt04
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    • google photos.com safety safety storing pictures storing videos
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Photography
  8. RealFalcon

    Driving Safety App for Racing and Driving in Real World

    Website: https://falcondrivingsafety.com Appstore: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1297990641 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.safedrive/ >>Dr.Falcon Active Driving Safety app includes a visual warning system. It may help you to be more careful during your travel and drive your vehicle...
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    GPG / PGP on Macbook Air. What's simple and safe ?

    Hi Good day !! What's the simple and safe app for PGP, GPG on Macbook Air, High sierra ? just need to make a pair of keys, export the public keys and get some mail . Pretty basic is good enough. Command line,graphical all ok as long as there is proper help Please reply with your personal...
    • Subu
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    • gnupg gpg high sierra macbook air pgp safety security
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    How much time can I safely use my Macbook with a dead battery

    Hello. I wanted to ask, how much can I use my Macbook Pro safely without changing the battery that is already dead? I'm a newbie on the Mac products, i got a 15-inch Mid 2010 Macbook as a birthday's gift for school uses. It has been 2 years since I got it, and haven't got any serious problems...
  11. Braders88

    'Ask to Join Networks' - General settings query

    Hello Mac Community, Another question has arisen related to WiFi and Security. I am looking to get a proper answer as Google has revealed a mixed bag of decisions through multiple forums. People leaning one way and others leaning the other. Most of you are probably familiar with the settings...
    • Braders88
    • Thread
    • hotspot ios iphone network safety security wifi
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 10
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    Using Watch While Driving?

    This is something that occurred to me last night, and it has to do with perhaps the biggest advantage of having one of these being not having to take your phone out of your pocket. I think everybody knows, at this point, that looking at your phone while driving is an extremely bad idea. I was...
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