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MBP w/ OS X 10.8.3 Performing Quite Slowly Lately
My MBP (2.66 GHz i7, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD) is about two or so years old. It's been running like a champ for most of its life. However, within the past few months, I've noticed a considerable degradation ...
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How do I integrate the use of hammer and anvil for mac web development? [closed]
For some reason when I load a website through anvil that has been compiled in hammer I just get html without styling, and actually without a header or much else. I'm wondering why I would bother using ...
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1answer
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Macbookpro can't recognize bootable usb at boot time?
I have an old macbookpro:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 2.53 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP61.0057.B0F
I created a ...
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1answer
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Change Keyboard Layout on Lock Screen
I've been struggling with the following problem:
I am writing something in German during the day, therefore I change my keyboard layout to their QWERTZ style.
When I lock the screen or close my MBP ...
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1answer
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Macbook pro boot with kernel panic - can't perform kext scan
I was trying to swap command and option key for my external keyboard following the instruction in
http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20110529094802391.
When I'm done with change and I ...
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Macbook Pro not Starting
I have a MacBook Pro and from the last week I have been unable to turn the machine on properly. First it displays the Apple logo and shows this message
I've done a lot of research and tried things ...
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1answer
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Show hidden files when searching in finder
I can see hidden files in Finder but when I search it doesn't find hidden files.
I have tried everything.
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
killall Finder
I also change "File ...
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0answers
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iPhone 4S intermittently disconnects/reconnects when plugged into computer, but not into wall
This is a really bizarre problem. I'm using a MacBook Pro running Mountain Lion and an iPhone 4S, both with the latest updates. I'm using the bundled Apple cord. When I plug it into the wall charger, ...
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1answer
354 views
How to pinpoint cause of disk I/O errors
I am getting (seemingly random) disk I/O errors on my bootdrive. At first I thought it was caused by a faulty hard drive, but now I've replaced it and I still get those errors.
These are the steps I ...
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2answers
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What charging mechanism to be used to maximise the battery life?
So I got my first Apple laptop, a Retina MacBook Pro. Since macbook pro retina's battery are no longer easily switchable I'm concerned about it's life and would like to maximize it. I have few ...
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How to customize the click sound for mac book pro?
I turned on the click sounds for my mac. Now I am able to hear a typewriter like sound every time I type.
I want to customize the sound effect. I want it to sound something like this ...
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3answers
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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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Mail.app behaving strange when sending mail
When I send an email to somebody I get this dialog:
Link to image (I'm a new user)
But when I click on "Connection Doctor" and then "Try With Selected Server" it works.
How can I fix this?
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1answer
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Which Apple laptop should I buy? [closed]
I am now into iOS development and would like to buy an Apple laptop for programming purposes. Which one will be preferable and why?
What are the features I have to look into, because i m new to this ...
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1answer
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How to disable the MacBook trackpad click but keep the tap enabled?
I have a 3-year-old Mac and either the battery or something else is broken (does not matter because it's not worth fixing) and due to this the trackpad keeps getting stuck.
Now my question is: can I ...
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1answer
250 views
What advantages do Macs offer designers? [closed]
I'll try to make this not be an opinion or a preference question. I am previously a PC owner and I am looking for a new computer. A school of thought around Macs being better for designers than ...
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1answer
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How can I check which SMC version I am using?
I formatted my hard driver and reinstalled ML. I'd like to know whether I need to reinstall the latest SMC update or that once I install it is saved forever on the system.
I think that I don't need ...
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2answers
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How to find wifi password on my mac which is already connected
I need to find password for my wifi router which is connected already.I'm using macbook pro os x lion.Any guidance please.
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Enable “standby mode” for MacBook Pros
I can't get my 2012 13" MacBook Pro to standby (note: NOT regular sleep, see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4392).
My pmset -g results are:
Active Profiles:
Battery Power -1
AC Power -1*
...
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0answers
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Issue with Java in Mac OS X 10.7.4 [closed]
I bought Mac Pro, I have been trapped with Java. I am a Unix and Windows user.
I've never faced these kind of issues before with Java. Previously, I had some issues with the Java path, which I asked ...
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0answers
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MacBook Pro disk failure
Just a few months ago, I bought the latest 2011 MacBook Pro. Now, a few months later, I have a problem. It seems like my notebook is rejecting my hard drive (which is an SSD).
How it all began: ...
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Is it recommended to use Mac wifi sharing for long periods of time?
I am going to be buying a MacBook Pro within the next few months (hopefully an updated version if it comes out) for university this autumn.
I am wondering, due to the Uni halls having only wired ...
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2answers
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How to disable iChat's popup “You are not connected to the internet”?
I am tired of seeing the "You are not connected to the internet" message from iChat every time after I open my macbook. I use iChat for screen sharing. Is it possible to disable the annoying popup or ...
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1answer
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Trash files in the safe mode?
I would like to ask you, do the trash files gets deleted from the safe mode if I put them in the trash in the safe mode (but do not empty the trash) and empty the trash in the normal mode?
Regards,
...
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4answers
912 views
Why does the wireless disconnect when cooking?
I use a unibody Mac laptop to read recipes or listen to music while in the kitchen. The wireless disconnects sometimes. How can I prevent this?
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1answer
157 views
Mac book <BACK> button on keyboard
I need to know where is the back space in a MAC book pro keyboard. I am new to the Mac, and not familiar with the keyboard layout. Help
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1answer
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Cached restored files and their logs after the force shutdown (crash). Where are they?
Where can I find the cached files or logs from which Mac OS X restores to its current position after the force shutdown (hard freeze problem)?
Moreover, same question with Google Chrome: from where ...
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Can't login after updating software
MacOS asked me for update to EFI 2.7, I said ok. After rebooting I came up to the login screen. When I use my password for a moment I could see grey screen with mac's progress circle but then It ...
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535 views
Will a MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) power up in clamshell mode?
Although part of my problem is covered here - Powering on while the lid is closed in clamshell mode, it alone doesn't solve my query.
I'm trying to turn my MBP into a server, and because of that I ...
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3answers
109 views
How can I be auto logged in with the computer locked?
I want to have the computer log me in so all my login items can get started, but I need it to be secure, aka it still needs to ask me for my password before I can actually use the computer.
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2answers
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Should I Move The Swap Location For My Mac From The SSD To The Larger HDD In My Laptop?
Should I move the swap location for my Mac from the SSD to the larger HDD in my laptop?
Background information: I've heard some suggestions in the general PC/Windows world that if you have an SSD for ...
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3answers
660 views
Are non-unibody MacBook Pros capable of Lion's 3 and 4 finger multi-touch gestures?
Are non-unibody MacBook Pros (Late 2006 ~ Early 2008) capable of Lion's 3 and 4 finger multi-touch gestures?
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How can I enable natural scrolling for my trackpad, but disable it for my mouse?
Is there a way to enable natural scrolling on the trackpad, but disable it for mouse?
I think that natural scrolling does make sense on a trackpad, but with a mouse it doesn't feel natural at all
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529 views
Using two 30" LCD screens with a MacBook Pro
How can I use two 30" LCD screens with my 2011 MacBook Pro?
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How can I achieve page-up and page-down in OS X?
I am using MacOSX Snow Leopard.
How do I achieve page-up and page-down?
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2answers
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how to delete characters placed next to cursor on MacBook Pro
I have recently shifted from PC to Mac and from what I recall on PC keyboards, there are keys where you can delete characters placed before your cursor as well as after cursor. I don't recall what the ...
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Is there a way to hibernate in mac? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a way to make my MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard hibernate with a keyboard shortcut?
I am using mac os x snow leopard. Is there a way to hibernate?
also any ...
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1answer
232 views
How to delay locking of my Mac when I am not using it
Right now, it gets locked in 3-4 minutes. How do I delay the locking?
I am using snow leopard
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Will reinstalling Lion erase all my documents and applications?
I am planning to reinstall my operating system because it has many glitches. However, I am totally new to this and I would like to ask you what actually happens when you reinstall Lion? Do all your ...
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1answer
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Is there a way to get a new MacBook Pro (Max OSX Lion) with the Aqua style on it? [closed]
I am looking at Mac OSX Lion and I am not liking the fact that Aqua is gone. No more blue scrollbars, no more 3D look, no more beautiful Aqua design. (drop-downs, radios, scrollbars, etc.) I do not ...
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1answer
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When I delete “Watch Me Do” from Automator, does it get deleted forever?
Is Automator's "Watch Me Do" action permanently deleted when it is removed from the action sequence?
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1answer
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Where are Automator's “Watch Me Do” files saved?
Where are Automator's "Watch Me Do" files being saved?
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1answer
234 views
Is it possible to connect iTunes playlists to folders?
Is it possible to connect iTunes playlists to folders so that playlists update automatically when I add new song to a folder?
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Ecler NUO 2 mixer connected to MacBook Pro?
I have maybe a silly question here. I have "Ecler NUO 2" mixer (and obviously turntables with it as well) and would like to ask you if it is anyhow possible to connect it to my "Mac" so as I would not ...
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2answers
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Problems with Apple's Security Update 2011-005 (Lion)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why folders keep shifting their positions?
Today I downloaded Apple Security Update 2011-005 for Lion (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1447). However, I got some issues ...
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3answers
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Is it safe to delete “My First Project.rcproject” file in the “iMovie Projects” folder?
I am totally new to "iMovie" so I would like to ask you if it's safe to delete "My First Project.rcproject" file in the "iMovie Projects" folder (as it appeared from nowhere, maybe it was result of ...
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Why do movies sometime lag on my 15" MacBook Pro (2011)?
I have a new 15" MacBook Pro with the highest specifications, running Lion version 10.7.2. However, when I watch movies they sometimes lag on my computer: frozen screen (for 3-4 s) with lots of broken ...
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Why my MacBook Pro 15" (2011) power adapter turns orange?
I bought an early-2011 MacBook Pro 15" (highest-spec model) in June. It's running Lion.
I have a problem which happens occasionally. My power adapter (while plugged in) from time to time ...
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How do I connect my MacBook Pro 15" (2011) to an HDTV?
I just bought a brand new MacBook pro 15-inch model with highest specifications in this June. It is running 10.7 Lion.
How do I connect my MacBook to HD TV? It looks like it has only the ...
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How do I figure out if my OS is Mac OS X 32 bit or 64 bit?
I am using a Mac for the first time and need to install Eclipse. How do I know if I am on a 32 bit or 64 bit computer? I am on a MacBook Pro.
