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OS X unusably unresponsive after upgrading 10.6 to 10.8
Every other click and keystroke seems to cause my MacBook to just freeze for minutes at a time.
(I saw How to fix OS X Lion being unresponsive? but I'm not seeing much swap activity nor is my RAM ...
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how to thin out adobe CS 5.5
I wan't to get rid of unnecessary files on my SSD HD.
Although I only checked Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Photoshop (and something iOs-related) while installing, Adobe has still installed a ...
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How to remove scratches from 5th generation iPod?
I own a 5th generation iPod with a lot of scratches on its acrylic-like surface and display that I'd like to be removed (please note it's not a touch-screen iPod). What should I buy (preferentially on ...
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Is there any way to reduce an app's usage of storage space on iOS 5?
Is there any way to get any iOS app to clean up its cache etc? I heard there's a new 'cleaning' feature in iOS 5 where apps do that automatically. But I haven't seen any of my apps do that. I really ...
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MagSafe Power Cable Going Yellow
Well, my MBP cable has gone yellow after a while. I've tried cleaning it with water, and also toothpaste (with whitening) and that doesn't seem to have removed the yellow stains. I guess I'll try ...
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How to cleanly remove MacPorts
I'd like to cleanly remove all changes made by MacPorts as well as MacPorts itself, to try my luck with homebrew. How can I do that?
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Why is my hard drive still full after deleting files?
I'm new to Mac. I have deleted many files from my applications folder, downloads, music, etc. to make clean Mountain Lion installation.
After installing Mountain Lion I can still see in
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How to cleanly remove Homebrew
How can I cleanly remove Homebrew. I might have a faulty older installation, and I'd like to have a fresh start.
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How to clean up emails when replying in plain text?
I have a problem that I want to solve after many years of using Mac OS X Mail.app... I generally like to send plain text emails that are full width (format=flowed) and nicely indented for quote ...
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How can I remove remnant processes from deleted preference panes?
I discovered in Activity Monitor that I have several leftover processes running in the background that shouldn't be there anymore. I deleted these preference panes long ago with an application that ...
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Automated/Simple Deletion of Apps from iTunes Library
Is there an approach to querying the local iTunes library to remove apps that aren't currently installed on any of your devices?
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A better way to remove keyboard grease from a MacBook Air's normal keyboard?
The grease stain on a black keyboard looks awful. What are the recommended steps to remove the grease?
I have found some posts online suggesting pure alcohol as a solvent. (one such CNET forum)
Is ...
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What kind of cloth and cleaner do the people who work at the Apple store use to clean MacBooks? [closed]
I have a MacBook and an iPad and see dirt and fingerprints all over it.
What kind of cleaner do the people in the Apple store use to clean all the Macs and iPads on display?
I figure that anything ...
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Time Machine deleting backups from several months ago (but not the oldest)?
During its "Cleanup" phase, Time Machine has recently been deleting backups from several months ago—even though these aren't the oldest backups, and my backup drive isn't full.
My backups go back to ...
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How to clean a sticky Magic Trackpad click?
My magic trackpad seems to have gotten dirty in the button.
I've tried swabbing around the button with alcohol but I still, at times, have to lift the trackpad to release the mouse click.
Do you ...
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What programs exist to find and delete “orphan files” left after deleting an Application?
I have transferred my system from Mac to Mac for over 15 years. I have preference files and other plists lurking around in my system for programs I tested years ago.
Is there a smart program that ...
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How do I clean behind the trackpad on a late 2010 MacBook Pro?
Lately I've noticed the trackpad on my MacBook Pro has been getting stuck from time to time and generally isn't as clicky as it used to be. It feels to me like there's something stuck behind the ...
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What substances I can use to clean the touch sensitive screens like iPhone, iPad?
I heard that you are not supposed to use substances containing alcohol because it will destroy the anti-grease coating layer that's above the glass.
The problems is that just water and microfiber ...
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How can I clean a MagSafe power port on my MacBook Air
There appears to be a few small metallic fragments clinging to the magnet around the port where the MagSafe power connecter attaches to my MacBook Air. I can still get the cord to (mostly) seat, ...
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What obsolete files can I remove from my iPhoto Library?
I've been using iPhoto since many versions ago ... probably since version 1. In that time, the file structure of its iPhoto Library has changed a few times, and I suspect that some of the files in ...
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Selling a Macbook Pro - removing personal information from it
I have recently upgraded to a 2011 MBP, and I'm finally all set up on it. It's time to sell my previous MBP. I've already copied off all of the data I want to keep and deleted the obvious suspects.
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How do you clean dust from the inside of a MacBook Pro?
I have a 2010 MBP and lately I've noticed dust showing up underneath the keys and above under the screen hinge. I've looked at the ifixit.com tutorials here but they don't have any guides on how to ...
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Clean Install with Exceptions
My current OS X install is getting long in the tooth. It's been ported over through multiple OS upgrades and system changes (started with an iMac G4, then a PowerMac G5, and now a iMac i7).
I think ...
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How do you keep your macbook pro cleaned and polished?
How often do you clean your macbook pro and what are you cleaning with?
When I bought my macbook pro last week it came with a special cloth/wipe and I've used it to wipe the dust off my screen and ...
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Is there a way to effectively clean a Smart Cover without causing damage?
On my iPad smart cover (It's one of the polyurethane ones) there seem to be some spots of what looks like grease, it could be some sort of food grease or skin oil. What would be the best way to clean ...
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How to remove non-essential files from Leopard
I am cleaning up a really old mac to bring it back to use. It has an 80 gig hard drive and after wiping out downloads, documents, pictures, music, videos and unneccesary applications I am now stranded ...
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How do I clean the apple mouse so that it can scroll down?
My current apple mouse works fine for moving, clicking and scrolling down. The scrolling functionality with the tiny ball on top is not working while going down. I had the same issue back in 2008 at ...
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How to clean Mac OS X before selling (Lion from App Store)
I have MacBook Pro (late 2007) which I planning to sell. Currently it's running Lion. Is it possible to clean all data but leave Lion?
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Software/utility to completely erase cookies/cache
What software (or using any other in-built tools) can I use to clear (by clear, I mean scrub from the disk) the cache & cookies in browsers, without affecting the bookmarks etc. I use firefox 4.
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Cleaning a MacBook Pro keyboard that's been covered in juice
My lovely son spilled apple juice on my laptop keyboard.
It works, but it feels like it has grit under the keys and sticks a bit.
How do I clean it out?
I remember old keyboards could be just ...
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Is there any particular cleaning solution for the MacBook Pro?
Is there any cleaning solution for the MacBook Pro?
How should I clean my MacBook? Which fabric should I use to clean it?
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Cleaning White MacBook
I have a white MacBook, and it has gotten kinda dingy over the past couple of years. Still runs fine, but I would like to know what I can use to clean the white plastic. I was thinking one of those ...
