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iPad Replacing iPad Air2, advice please!
Hi, I’ve been reading and this is my first post. I am ready to replace my iPad Air2. I know there is an announcement coming next week. I don’t plan on buying one of the shiny, new, expensive iPads that will be introduced. But I know that new introductions could mean that existing stock may... -
iMac late 2012 upgrade
I'm about to change my iMac with a new one and my dad is getting my old late 2012 : I saw on iFixit a kit to upgrade from a Fusion Disk to SSD and I'd like to give it a try ... can anyone link me a guide to do the job ? On YouTube I found something but they only do the "hardware" part, I need to...- davidgnomo
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- bundle kit fusion drive ifixit imac late 2012 ssd upgrade
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- Forum: iMac
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Mac Pro - Project Build
Hi there. I am interested in upgrading an early 2009 Mac Pro. Below are my intended modifications and parts list. I was hoping to receive feedback and other insights on the project before I start it. On the Mac OS, I primarily intend on using Microsoft Office and general streaming like Netflix... -
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Upgrade from El Capitan to High Sierra
Hello, I am using MacBook Pro (early 2011). My current OS is El Capitan (10.11.6). I want to upgrade to High Sierra (which is the last version that can be used by my hardware. When go to App Store and try to upgrade the only option is Mojave. Any help is appreciated!- ivanmacbook
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- el capitan high sierra upgrade
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- Forum: OS X El Capitan (10.11)
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Old School vs. New School
So, it seems like that time has come, time to update some gear - specifically my laptop. Currently using a mid 2013 MacBook Pro (2.9GHz, i7, 8GB) but feels like it's starting to run a little hot. I use Ableton Live (in studio and performance) and the idea of this bad boy farting out on me live...- harold_TX
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- ableton music music production upgrade
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- Forum: Digital Audio
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THE ULTIMATE FIX: iTunes 'Error 14' whilst updating iOS
Did you update your iPhone's iOS software via iTunes only to run into Error 14 whilst updating it, only to leave you with a bricked phone, with no previous iCloud/local backups and wishing you could turn back time? READ ON. Okay guys. I decided to update this iPhone 6S Plus to iOS 12 only to...- SharvinRocks
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- backup error error 14 icloud ios ipsw itunes upgrade
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- Forum: iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting
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Is it better to do a clean install of a new operating system or just update the current one?
I am looking to upgrade my operating system and was all set to do a clean install, but then someone told me on Apple's community forums that there is no point doing a clean install unless you are selling your mac. He said just to do a regular upgrade instead. Which is better? I have had... -
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Carrier Upgrade fee on T-Mobile
Does T-Mobile charge an upgrade fee through iPhone Upgrade Program?- enrincon89
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- fee iphone program t-mobile upgrade
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- Forum: iPhone
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Series 3 will suffer greater than normal resale decline next year
As an AW3 LTE owner who is thinking of upgrading to AW4 LTE, it occurred to me that when the Series 5 is released my AW3 LTE will suffer a sharper resale decline than other watches have done during previous release cycles. Why? Well, I suspect next cycle we’ll see more AW4s that have full ECG...- ReardenMetal
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- apple watch resale series 3 series 4 upgrade
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- Forum: Apple Watch
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iPhone X Returning iPhone on upgrade program.
Hello everyone, Has anyone return or exchange a defective iPhone with the iPhone Upgrade Program?- enrincon89
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- iphone program upgrade
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- Forum: iPhone
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Formatting OWC Aura Pro X
Hi, I'm new to this forum so I hope this post is okay. I just upgraded my mid 2014 Macbook Pro's SSD to a 240gb OWC Aura Pro X. All fine so far, now I need to format the drive. I have booted my mac holding down cmd opt R and have chosen option 4, disk utility. My question is: which disk do I...- fedelog
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- apfs format format ssd mac os extended journaled owc aura ssd upgrade
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- Forum: macOS High Sierra (10.13)
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Is a clean install faster than upgrade?
I have a Mac mini 2009 late, this is also my first Mac. I upgrade it from Maverick to El Capitan, I think its speed is too slow and I want to know: If I clean install El Capitan again, will the speed be faster than now in general? -
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Do I need to install High Sierra before installing Mojave?
Do I need to install High Sierra before installing Mojave? Or can I go from Sierra straight to Mojave?- aznboi91
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Stuck with no boot screen!!!
Here is a head scratcher. I have no boot screen, and am running a MP3,1 el capitan. I need to upgrade to at least High Sierra for my new GPU to have working web drivers(1050ti). I have a geforce 210(came in the damned machine) and a GTX 750 ti, I had here laying around. I went to a Ma and Paw...- endlessgrind78
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- help mac pro 3.1 early 2008 unsupported upgrade
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Alternatives to BackToMyMac?
What are alternatives to getting remote access or mounting remote HD when we upgrade to Mojave?- aznboi91
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- backtomymac macos mojave upgrade
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Other Upgrade my iPhone 7+ or iPad Mini 4?
Ok this is probably asked before but here's my scenario so far: Would've moved up to iPhone XR if not for its roll back in performance from iPhone 7+; iPhone XS price is...well...shocking (not that I'm surprised but you know what I mean); Still happy overall with iPhone 7+, actually, with... -
iPhone X IUP Phone Options
Curious if you can only choose the Xs and Xr if you’re on the IUP. I have an 8 and was looking into getting the Product Red 8 Plus to see if it’s even an option. Looks like you can only get the two new phones. I assumed the IUP means upgrading to a “new” phone not a more expensive one. -
iPhone X I think my Apple upgrade program pre-order is wrong
I've been in the Apple Upgrade Program since the first year, and trade in/upgrade every year. Got everything set up and pre-approved to trade in my X for an X Max, it told me I'd need to make the 12th payment at checkout, that's fine, expected that. Midnight comes last night, I checkout with...- SisterBlue22
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- Forum: iPhone
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MacBook Pro - Upgrades
Hi there. I currently own a mid-2012 MacBook Pro and would like to make it overall faster and have more storage. Beyond installing an SSD and more RAM, I would like to remove the CD/DVD-ROM Drive and replace it with a caddy for an additional SSD. Attached below are my current specs and a link to...- At_Op45
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- macbook pro macbook pro "13 mid 2012 upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Other iPhone XS Worth the Upgrade? Full Feature List.
I feel like Apple didn't do a very good job selling the iPhone XS during the keynote and still feel confused about some of the upgrades. I hope the list below will eventually become a comprehensive list of every upgrade the XS has over the X. Send me anything else you find or let me know if I'm...