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    how to install 64-bit windows on old mac?

    macbook 2,1 (mid-2007) core 2 duo 4GB ram snow leopard windows 7 64_bit (i hope to install) according to apple, the mac only takes 32 bit officially. i hear there are unofficial ways to go 64? i don't want to delete snow leopard, though. i'm in the same boat as this poster here, and the answer...
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    Gaming on MacBook Pro 2016 with Touchbar

    I want to play games on my MacBook but I don't think it will be able to sufficiently run them, so I was wondering if buying the Samsung T5 external SSD (500gb one) would be a good idea? The plan is to install windows bootcamp onto the T5 and put my games on it so I can plug it in and play...
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    how to install 64 bit windows on old macbook?

    macbook 2,1 (mid-2007) 4GB ram snow leopard windows 7 64_bit (i hope to install) according to apple, the mac only takes 32 bit officially. i hear there are unofficial ways to go 64? i don't want to delete snow leopard, though. i'm in the same boat as this poster here, and the answer says to...
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    Macbook 2014 new SSD and Bootcamp woes :(

    Hello all! First, I would like to thank anyone who can assist! I have looked through many, many posts trying to find a fix and would be very grateful if someone has a solution. Second - while I do have some knowledge of Macs and PCs and computing in general - I am not super savvy and may need...
  5. aaronhead14

    ProRes Encoding Now Available on Windows via Adobe Software

    This is HUGE Apple-related news in regard to professional users. Apple has licensed ProRes encoding to Adobe for use on Windows. Holy crap! I never in a million years thought this would ever happen. https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-pro-video-apps-now-support-prores-export-on-windows/
  6. cambookpro

    Can't Connect Bluetooth Devices in Boot Camp?

    Hi, I've installed Windows 10 (1803 version) via Boot Camp, but I can't get any of my Bluetooth devices to work. I have a Magic Mouse (original), Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Keyboard. When I first booted into Windows, all the devices appeared in Settings, and messages saying something like...
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    HELP! (Again!) Mac mini Windows XP hal.dll error!

    My Mac mini (2007) which has OS X 10.5 Leopard and 32-bit Windows XP Professional installed has a problem! When I installed XP on it, the install completed successfully, but when I boot it up... "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: <Windows...
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    Please help me bout Windows in Macbook without BootCamp(probably)

    I have Macbook Pro, mac os and windows 7 inside it. I told computer service to make it work for windows tho. Actually it works, but not completely. Trackpad Right click and F key bar not working. When I click one of F keys , it only able to work with F keys, not with others, For example, can't...
  9. tekfranz

    Anyone try iCloud Windows Client Lately?

    I was just wondering with some of the recent improvements to iCloud Drive, that perhaps there might be an improvement to the Windows Client. Has anyone tried the Windows client lately or is it as bad as ever?
  10. BillyBobBongo

    Windows Destiny 2 - Free on Battle.net

    Thought I'd throw this in here...who doesn't like free games!? Destiny 2 is currently available for free on Battle.net. https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/blizzard/22649418/destiny-2-pc-free-on-battle-net-through-november-18
  11. Irshad.T

    Boot loader problem - Windows partition

    I was trying to delete windows 10 from macbook pro mid 15 macOS Mojave 10.14.1. I couldnt delete the partition as it was Windows NFTS and it was greyd out. So i choose something from the list gave non space to bootcamp windows in diskutility app and it automatically deleted bootcamp partition...
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    Is Macbook Pro 13 good for a Master student Robotics and Control Engineering?

    Hi guys, It is time for me to sell my Surface Pro 4 and buy a new sound and powerful computer. About that, I am looking for a shift from Windows to Mac OS, but I am not fully convinced if it could be a good choice because the possibility of having software incompatibilities. According to my...
  13. ACF7

    Help with transferring data from a Bootcamp Partition to a new SSD?

    I bought a new SSD and did a clean install of Windows on it and I'm trying to transfer my data now. I've tried AOMEI Backupper and EaseUS Todo Backup, but I could only select the new SSD as the source. Can anyone here help me with this?
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    MacPro 6,1 - BootCamp/Gaming Check-in Thread

    Hey, anyone still gaming on your trashcan? I am, so I thought I'd start a post to share information about what games work, issues, tips and tricks. I'm not a huge gamer, but these days everything I do play is in Windows 10 on a bootcamp partition. I'm currently using the bootcamp drivers from...
  15. Premal212

    Adobe CC Optimised?

    Forgive me for posting this clickbait thumbnail of a YouTube video BUT it proved of great interest, comparatively Apple products were performing better than windows wrt Adobe Software. Is this actually true? I was always under the premise that windows optimised better than macOS for this...
  16. bladerunner2000

    Why is there no scaling in OS X for high res monitors?

    I recently had to return a 25" Dell U2518D monitor with a native resolution of 2560x1440 after having a hard time trying to work on it (text was too small). But WHY is it that high res screens have no way of adjusting the UI without changing the resolution? Windows does this perfectly fine on...
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    Moving Entire Windows Partition to Another Mac

    I have Windows 7 installed via Boot Camp on my MacBook 4,1 which still runs Lion. I recently purchased a MacBook Pro 15" (Mid 2010) which runs High Sierra. I'd like to transfer my Windows partition (just as it is) from my MacBook 4,1 to my new MacBook Pro. I am not looking to re-install...
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    iMac as monitor for PC

    Long story short; I have a slow, overheating and SUPER NOISY 2010 iMac that I really wan't to replace with a brand new (non-noisy) iMac. Only problem is that my current iMac also doubles as an external monitor for my boyfriends Windows PC (for gaming). I know that the "new" iMacs (2010+)...
  19. dvvdv

    My Windows setup

    Hey y'all, I just installed Windows 7 a few months ago and have recently started tweaking it to my liking! I'd like to take the time to show off my setup and maybe inspire others to do the same! I'll start with my welcome screen, a nice surprise when I wake my laptop! Here's the finished...
  20. Supersoberguy

    Mac Pro 4,1 Bootcamp/OSX Sharing Problems

    Hi, everyone. The situation is as follows: I have a Late 2013 iMac running 10.9.5 as a media server and sharing folders with music and films on it into the home network through one router. All of the "native" Windows machines "see" and log in into the shared folders of the iMac with no...