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  1. J

    Please help with merging the contents of subfolders and deleting the parent folders.

    I've reached out to apple to no avail, so here goes: I have a parent folder "Food". inside the parent folder are three folders Breakfast Lunch Dinner now inside of the three folders are hundreds of folders of recipes. so, breakfast has 200 folders of individual recipes lunch has 500 folders of...
    • jawndoh
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    • automator consolidate finder help neat organization organize tips tricks
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  2. David1986H

    MacBook Pro top tips, suggestions and other useful advice.

    When zoomed in into an area of the screen I noticed text was blurred, I didn't realise there was a setting in the accessibility called smooth image when turned off it will make text sharper. Also if you create a custom preset in the display setting, and create a profile with a set brightness...
  3. MendyLanda

    Problem fixed: How to keep a bluetooth connection on forever!

    Hi everyone 👋 Recently I bought a bluetooth speaker and I noticed that when my mac goes to sleep, the bluetooth connection is lost and I have to reconnect to the speaker every time I wake up my mac. I tried to searching for a solution but I couldn't find anything that worked for me. So I...
  4. Rockoo

    iPhone 14 Pro Additional iPhone 14 tidbits that I haven’t seen mentioned/discussed

    Just wanted to share some interesting things I have found about the iPhone 14 Pro that have not really been mentioned. If you found any more please add to this thread! You don’t have to tap to wake before unlocking you can just swipe up on the always on display. Action mode isn’t limited to...
    • Rockoo
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    • iphone 14 pro tips
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPhone
  5. rhett7660

    Travel Advice - Paris France

    Hello, I have asked this group in the past about locations that I was going to and without missing a beat, you guys and gals have provided some of the best advise around. I am once again looking at you for some advice, tips, and items not to miss or try when visiting France later this year...
  6. J

    Custom Scaled Resolution for the new MacBook Pro 14

    Reading some posts here on the forum, I saw that some people complained about the resolutions available on the new MacBook Pro 14. Because the default configuration (1512x982) would have very large icons and little screen space, while the larger configuration (1800x1169), left everything too...
  7. E

    (Tips)Sidecar extend display eyestrain

    I have a MacBook Pro 16" 2019 in Monterey 12.0.1, and an Ipad pro-2021 mini led in ios 15.1, I'm sensitive to PWM, use any OLED iPhones, feel extreme eye strain under the PWM iphone, currently using an iPhone 11, maybe this called sensitive eye, I had laser eye surgery to improve my...
  8. S

    Tips for First Time Buyers

    Hi, I'll be buying my first AW (hopefully this month). As a first time user, I was wondering whether I (and others like me) could receive some tips on: What you use your AW for (daily use); Health/activity apps; and/or Handy settings. Recommendations could be both paid and free apps. If...
  9. CML10

    Other Tips on how to reach a tier 3 advisor/supervisor?

    Does anyone have tips or experience on how to reach an Apple Support Tier 3 advisor? I am having a problem being charged $634.94 for “not returning a damaged IPhone within 45 days” when in fact I did return it and they then sent to back to me without explanation. Any suggestions on my situation...
    • CML10
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    • apple support difficult advisor lack of communication refund suggestions tier 3 tips unwarranted charge
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iPhone
  10. L

    iPhone 12 iPhone X to iPhone 12

    Just upgraded yesterday and I am loving the new phone it’s great. Does anyone know what differences there are with the software on the 12? So far I’ve noticed new camera controls and layout and there’s a new app called clips. Is there any other new features I can check out that weren’t...
    • Lapis-17
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    • features iphone iphone 12 new features tips
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPhone
  11. W

    All iPads It seems like Apple has some quality control issues when it comes to their Pencil tips. I made a video showcasing that.

    On another note, how many times can I screw and unscrew a Pencil tip before it wears down the gold connectors inside? Found myself screwing and unscrewing one time in a bout of anxiety, and I had to make multiple takes of this video before I got it right.
    • wry
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    • apple pencil apple pencil 1 apple pencil 2 pencil pencil 2 quality control tips
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPad Accessories
  12. Intenditore

    Windows poweruser migration assistance needed!

    I went away from Mac OS on Lion. I did love it. But since than I became a Windows power user and found it somehow good (sorry 🙃). Now I came back to Mac as I do like MacBooks and Win isn’t great here. And old toys don’t really fit new habits. I want to make MacOS more adequate :D Those are the...
    • Intenditore
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    • adoption guide migration poweruser tips tricks windows to macos
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  13. C

    I know I’m a little (a lot) late to the party, but I have a question about AirPods

    I first got AirPods when the 2nd generation first came out. I was so excited when I got them, they were everything I ever wished for. Perfect for soccer game warmups, for a quick listen, or when I’m on the train on the way to work. Now the problem was that they would be loose in my ear, more...
    • CanadianMerengue
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    • advice airpod airpod accessories airpods airpods 2 help iphone accessories question recommendations tips
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: AirPods
  14. Tonelli

    Help Picking between 2 iMacs 2013 !

    hey ! Looking for advice I'm between two iMacs 2013 Late 2013 iMac 27' 24gb ram , 1tb hdd , 3.5ghz i7 800$ Canadian or 602$ US OR Late 2013 iMac 21.5 , 1.12 tab fusion drive, 8gb ram 3.1 ghz i7 850$ Canadian or 640$ US Advice on selection and price would be very helpful !
  15. bonjourx

    iPad Pro 10.5 with Apple Pencil and AppleCare plus 2020

    hello, I need some opinions. I’ve been trying to look and compare prices for the iPad Pro 10.5, but there’s different pricing and I’m planning on selling my 3 month old iPad Pro 10.5 256gb WiFi rose gold with Apple Pencil and apple care until October 2020. Would 650 be a reasonable price for a...
    • bonjourx
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    • ebay help ipad ipadpro selling tips
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPad
  16. lkxag

    Problems after IPhone 6 Plus screen replacement

    Ok so here's some history on my phone. (sorry if its too much to read i thought i should give as much info as i can so find the best help) i got a iPhone from a friend its a iphone 6 plus and the screen was broken, i bought a new screen and replaced it with no problems, it worked fine for almost...
  17. evanp

    Best for me?: 2017 vs. Air 2

    I'm looking to have an alternative to my nearly 5lb MacBook that I can have in my bag most days to sit down someplace and do some writing, so my main concerns are total weight (even a little more goes a long way on your back all day) and probably how it handles bright light situations. But...
    • evanp
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    • 2017 ipad air 2 help ipad tips
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iPad
  18. A

    Switching to iPhone from Android: Questions

    As the title suggests, I plan to switch from an android to an iPhone. I will be getting the iPhone 8 plus once it is available. My questions are: Do I have to enact the fingerprint scan (or face scan if I decide at the last minute to get an X)? Is there a way to only have an passcode and never...
  19. wolvestech

    Must Know tip for removing files from external hard drive!

    (I'm new to the forum so if this isn't where this is suppose to be posted just let me know and i'll change it). Anyway, not sure if this is known or has been posted before, but just wanted to share this tip that everyone with an external hard drive should know. SHORT VERSION: If you are deleting...
  20. Evelyn Harthbrooke

    Switching to iPhone 7 Plus in two weeks time. Any tips/suggestions?

    Title says it all, but I'll explain it in more detail: I am going to be switching to the iPhone 7 Plus in two weeks time (On the 17th or 18th, depending on whenever I'm able to get to the Apple Store) from my year-old LG G3 (2014 LG flagship). So, I was wondering if anyone in these forums had...
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