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  1. M

    strange malware detected in library

    Prosoft DriveGenius 5.1, running under OS 10.13.2, detected two malware-infected files which I don't know what to do with. There is an option when running the malware scan to "move infected files to trash," but I elected to delete them manually (if at all) since I do not know what they do and...
  2. Owerko

    My system using too much space, 199 GB

    Hello, can someone help me?? System using 199GB of space. I dont know how to solve this problem.. Tahnks :)
  3. Appleman11

    iOS 11 system storage usage

    Upon checking storage today, I noticed my iPhone 8 Plus 64GB was using nearly 16GB of storage for the system. It used to be only 6GB but it jumped up after updating once to 14GB and now to 16GB. Have no iOS updates waiting to be installed. Is this normal and if not how can I rectify this issue...
    • Appleman11
    • Thread
    • ios ios 11 iphone 8 issue storage system
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iOS 11
  4. iOsDevMann

    Universal Cosmos Creator - AR Universes

    Hello all iOS fans/developers, I want to introduce you to my augmented reality app for iOS 11 - Cosmos Creator AR. It allows you to create a custom dynamic solar systems in augmented reality. Place stars, send planets into orbit around them, enable orbital trails to watch the planets motion...
  5. D

    Help Selecting an iMac for After Effects

    I need to upgrade my iMac (currently a 27-inch, 2011 model). My primary goal is to create and edit large files in After Effects (RAM preview is especially important). I'm trying to figure out the best way to do this and would appreciate your experience/knowledge. My husband would like to...
    • dlmb
    • Thread
    • 2017 after effects gpu imac optimize set-up system
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  6. S

    Delete old system folders

    I am running 10.12.6 and have 5 old hard drives connected to my Mac, each of them had previous OS on them at one point or another.. I am trying to keep all the user/application and other data on them, but remove the OS system and library folders. The problem is, as soon as they get put in the...
  7. YannikMarian

    Swap content of 2 MacBook Pros

    Hi all, newbie here so hopefully this is the right sub-forum! Here's the situation: I have two MacBook Pros (late 2013; early 2015) and I want to swap both systems, meaning that afterwards MacBook A should contain B's data content / configurations etc. and vice versa. Basically only the...
  8. D

    Why do I have a root level .Trash folder?

    I just noticed that there is a hidden .Trash folder at the root level of my hard drive which contains a few files from 2014. Why does this folder exist and how did the files get there? I understand that the normal .Trash folder is in the user's home directory.
  9. Macce

    iCloud: Mac Pop-up Message Keeps Asking to "Finish Changing Your Password"

    I keep getting this popup message: "Finish changing your password. Your password also protects access to data stored in iCloud. To finish click"... when I click, iCloud window opens "iCloud Preferences wants to make changes to your account. Type your password to allow this." I do have dual...
  10. tsarkov

    iStatistica - System monitoring for macOS

    Hello! I'm the creator of iStatistica - advanced system monitoring tool for macOS. We've recently released version 4 and glad to show it to MacRumors readers. iStatistica shows all info about your Mac: CPU, Memory, HDDs, Bluetooth, Temperature Sensors, Fans, Network. Info can be shown in...
  11. T

    Plain SSD vs. Fusion Drive ?

    Options: system and users on same fusion drive or system in separate ssd and users on fusion drive. Which is better and why?
    • toke lahti
    • Thread
    • config disks fusion system
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  12. watilalobo

    MacBook PRO 2010 without system

    Hi, I bought a MacBook PRO 2010 with only Windows 7 installed. I formated the disk and now I can't install the Mac OS system. I tried to start the computer in Recuperation Mode (cmd / option / R) and tried to reinstall the Mac OS X Lion, system that come with. But don't work, because said that...
    • watilalobo
    • Thread
    • mac os mac os x macbook pro (13" 2011 late) system
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. ItsAShaunParty

    Messages Mystery... Please Help this Damsel in Distress

    Hey all! My problem? Can't get into Messages on my Macbook (explained below). Authentication. This is killing me. It's driven me nuts since the beginning of October. I spend a solid 5-10 hours a week trying to fix it. Called Apple (they sent it to engineering and took a log of my computer when...
    • ItsAShaunParty
    • Thread
    • apple id apple store authentication authentication error imessages messages app osx sierra system tech support
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
  14. E

    HELP! Background and Screensavers folder deleted!

    I have a mac os x 10.5.8 (yes, that is very very old.) and today, when trying to fix a problem related to the screensaver and backgrounds thing, I accidentally deleted the whole Background and Screensavers folder. Permanently. I tried it on different accounts, actually re-installed the whole...
  15. norahfields

    Switching from Mac to PC? Please help.

    I have no issue with wanting to use programs Mac doesn't support - i basically just use Sims, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and such. Problem is it runs them too slow! Playing Sims is a struggle and don't even get me started on high quality video editing in Final Cut Pro (i click something and it...
    • norahfields
    • Thread
    • computer games graphic design mac or pc macbook macbook pro 15" sims 4 switching system
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. KuhlTime

    The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have the necessary permission

    Hi there, i have troubles replacing two stock OS X images with some i downloaded. When draging both images to the folder a (Blocked) Sign appears near the cursor. I have seen that i need to open up the Information panel and change the permission of 'everyone' to 'read & write'. But then this...
    • KuhlTime
    • Thread
    • osx permissions system
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  17. kotsoum

    Universal Satellite Walk ™ - Explore and track satellites of the Solar system

    Satellite Walk is an advanced tool to explore & track artificial satellites around the Solar system. Satellites are used for a large number of purposes. Common types include military and civilian Earth observation satellites, communications satellites, navigation satellites, weather...
  18. g00dGod

    OS X as most vulnerable software of 2015!

    According to a report by security firm GFI, Apple's Mac OS X is the most vulnerable operating system, with the iOS platform coming in second. what the hell Apple?! source: https://www.hackread.com/apples-os-x-most-vulnerable-software-of-2015/...
    • g00dGod
    • Thread
    • hack os x security system vulnerable
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: macOS
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