The (usually) LCD display integrated into portable computing products, or external monitor/television connection to same.
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Strange lines and glitches appearing on screen on a Macbook
Lately I've been witnessing this weird visual glitch on the screen of my MacBook (non-retina 2012, hi-res screen):
I have had to take a picture of it because whenever I try to take a screenshot it ...
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2answers
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MBA mid 2011: Artifacts on screen after wake from deep sleep
I'm using Macbook Air (mid 2011) and there is one problem with it. After macbook waking from deep sleep, it has some "artifacts" (i don't know how to name it correctly) on the screen:
Artifacts on ...
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8answers
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How can I sleep the display from Terminal?
I'd like to be able to turn my screen off from command line.
I know there's the keyboard shortcut ctrl+⇧+⏏ but I want to do it from a shell script or remotely.
Is there a way?
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0answers
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Would it be fine to buff the panel of LCD?
I have the panel of Macbook 2008 edition opened with me. The screen has a lot of scratches. Would it be fine if I buff it? Please guide. Thanks
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6answers
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Cracked iPad display - What are my options?
I've had my 3rd generation iPad for only five months, and I've tried hard to keep it in pristine condition. I always had it in its case, and was very mindful of what I did with it.
Unfortunately one ...
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1answer
43 views
Making a Mac Mini mid-2007 able to display 2560x1440 in 2D work
I have a Mac Mini mid-2007 (MB139xx/A) that can only output 1920x1080 (as far as I've understood).
I have a Dell U2713HM screen, and I'd like to make that Mac beeing able to work on that screen at ...
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1answer
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Maintaining 1:1 rendering on high res screen (Snow Leopard)
I hace A Dell U2713HM screen that is 2560x1440 capable, but my Mac Mini is only 1920x1080 capable. How can I force the mac to display its output at 1:1 on the screen without scaling, so the display ...
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3answers
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Given the strength and scratch resistance of Gorilla Glass, are cases of value for iPhones?
Do I need a protective case for my iPhone 5?
This is my first smart phone. I thought one of the advantages of a modern smart phone was the Gorilla Glass and the small size and weight. It seems to me ...
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2answers
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Screen Scratch Repair - Early 2013 15" MacBook Pro w/ Retina Display
:( Not a good day.
I just cleaned the screen of my rMBP using my usual kit. A lint free microfiber cloth and my AM screen cleaning fluid.
However there must have been a small particle of something ...
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1answer
217 views
how to rotate the screen of my monitor in OSX 10.8?
My girlfriend just bought a great monitor (EIZO CG223W) for her macbook, which you can rotate 90º in portrait mode.
The screens didn't flip along, and I couldn't find a setting in the system ...
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1answer
517 views
How is Apple repairing iPhone 5 with damaged glass at the genius bar?
iMore reported back in September that Apple retail stores would soon gain the capability to replace the glass in front of the screen in the store.
Has anyone had a repair quoted or performed for an ...
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5answers
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What is the iPod touch's screen sensitive to?
I know that tapping on the screen with an object doesn't cause any reaction in the user interface (e.g. it doesn't cause a click of a button shown from an application). To what is the iPod's screen ...
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1answer
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Install a new color profile on Mac OS 10.8
I have a IIYama screen that curerntly display garbages (very, very poor quality).
On the IIYama website, I found drivers for my screen (ProLite B2409HDS), it contains the following files:
...
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4answers
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How to Screen Sharing / VNC to an iMac without waking the display?
I have an iMac mid 2011 at home. When I was not home, I may need to access my mac with Screen Sharing. However the iMac display will turn itself on when I connect via Screen Sharing. The problem is I ...
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1answer
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MacBook screen very dark after resuming on OS X 10.8
I have a MacBook late 2008 aluminum model (5,1). Occasionally, after reopening my MacBook's lid, the screen doesn't light up. With effort I can see that the password prompt is actually rendered very ...
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1answer
131 views
MacBook Air screen turns off randomly
I had my MacBook Air 13" 2011 for almost 2 years now. And right from the start I kept having this weird issue: sometimes while I'm working on it, the screen (and the monitor attached via displayport ...
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1answer
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How to fix weird screen issues on Macbook Pro after appr. half an hour of activity?
Recently my couple year old MacBook Pro has been acting up strangely. I generally use it for watching videos. After about half an hour or so of activity, the screen starts to look like this:
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6answers
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Switch internal monitor off by software (script/terminal/shortcut/…)
I’m using my MacBook Pro (OS X 10.6) standing in a shelf with an external screen on my desk so I don’t use and need the internal screen. But if the internal one is on it’s shown in spaces.
It is ...
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1answer
696 views
EDID loss on HDMI switching
I have a LCD tv hooked up to an HDMI switcher flipping between a Mac Mini (2006 snow leopard using a DVI - HDMI cable), cable tv and dvd player.
Trouble is, whenever the switch goes away from mac ...
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0answers
48 views
How can I get full resolution on Mac Book Pro Retina? [duplicate]
I am using a Mac Book Pro 15" retina display which supposedly has a 2880x1800 resolution, but I don't seem to be getting that many pixels. In the control panel, if I choose the Scaled radio button ...
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2answers
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iMac monitor leaves watermark-like window stamps after a while
I'm not sure how to compile a logic title for this question, so if the title is unclear, suggest an edit. Here's a description of the problem I am experiencing:
Whenever my iMac has been on for a few ...
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1answer
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What is the benefit of using a PM200 cable to connect an EIZO monitor ta a macbook?
My girlfriend bought an EIZO CG223W screen and uses it for now with my apple DVI-MiniDisplay-connector, when i don't need it. She could buy her own connector, but as well could buy a PM200 cable.
Now ...
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0answers
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Mac Mini doesn't stop Monitor
I've a new Mac Mini. I setted right bottom active corner to stop monitor and it works.
But if Mac is on from some times (more than a day) this option doesn't work! Going to setted corner, screen ...
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0answers
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A way to disable screen resolution change upon login?
I believe Mac OS X stores each user's screen resolution preferences and upon logging in OS X will set that user's resolution.
I actually want to disable this entire feature because I have a launchctl ...
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3answers
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Screen sharing MacBook-pro to iMac
I wonder if there is someway of sharing the screen on my macbook pro (which stands on the right of my iMac) to the iMac, so that I can use the same keyboard and mouse for both computers.
I believe ...
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0answers
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Screensaver on external screen only
Is it possible to start the screensaver (preferably the origami style) on only the connected external monitor? I want to be able to use the second display as usual.
A third party app would also ...
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2answers
484 views
Weird screen fault
My iPhone 5 has recently developed a screen fault: a line going from the bottom left to the top right with other lines and / or a mold-like pattern (the photos don't exactly convey the full effect).
...
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2answers
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Is it normal that iPhone 4S touch screen is not working correctly when charging
When I use my iPhone 4S's touch screen while charging, sometime it is not working correctly. For example; if I touch something in the middle screen, it acts like I touch some bottom in the border.
Is ...
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2answers
149 views
Why do my new sunglasses make my iPhone and iPad look funny?
Ok, I know... it's the polarization. And as the company just tweeted at me:
"Sorry about that! The polarization will protect your eyes though!"
This effect does not affect all Apple products (I ...
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1answer
83 views
How to get color of pixel in coordinates 123, 456 in screen?
My AppleScript app needs to get color of pixel in coordinates 123, 456 in screen.
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2answers
460 views
How to take care of an iPod touch with a broken screen?
I have a 4th gen iPod touch that recently managed to escape my hand and embrace the floor. While the situation was rather comical, now the glass screen is broken. Everything else works fine, including ...
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1answer
137 views
Cracked my ipad 3 a little. What should I do?
I have cracked the screen of iPad only down the middle and a little on the side.
I have only had for about 6 months what should I do?
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2answers
807 views
MacBook Pro 13 inch for work
I have just sold my iMac 27 inches for the reason it being too big! I will avoid mentioning the reasons, but...
Now that I have got the exact money to buy the new 13 inch retina one. Problem is I am ...
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1answer
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Can I attach 2 dual-DVI screens to a Radeon 5870?
The card (ATI Radeon HD 5870 1024 MB) has 1 dual-DVI port and 2 mini display ports.
http://i.imgur.com/iUOawq6.jpg
The dual-DVI is hooked up to a 30" 2560x1600 Dell screen. I also have a 27" ...
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0answers
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Macbook pro late 2011 screen dimming
I have a macbook pro 15 late 2011. It is still under AppleCare warranty.
One month ago the screen was blinking, with crazy lines and colors, i returned it and Apple promptly changed the logicboard ...
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1answer
202 views
Turn off iMac main screen while working on external
I have an external display on my iMac and I would like to work only on the external display and turn off/disable the iMac one, just like the "clamshell mode" on a Macbook for example. It works with ...
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0answers
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iMac with aftermarket SSD - blank login screen [closed]
Here's a tough one for you. I installed an SSD in the optical drive slot of my 2009 iMac a few months ago. It's the system drive, working in conjunction with the old internal hard drive. On occasion, ...
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1answer
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Use macbook pro as second monitor for imac?
Is it possible to use a macbook pro as the second monitor for my imac? Both have the thunderbolt port. If not, is there another way?
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1answer
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Macbook Pro starts with gray screen
When I'm closing the screen on my macbook and tries to start it up a few hours later it always starts with a gray screen. It take about 30 to 60 seconds until I can start using the computer.
The ...
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0answers
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How can I turn off Macbook screen instantly? [duplicate]
I use Mac OS X (10.7.5)
I wonder how I can turn off screen only of my MacBook
without closing the lid, without waiting for the screensaver.
The best way I can currently do is just to close the lid ...
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votes
2answers
151 views
Can I keep my iPhone screen off during voice navigation with Apple's Maps app?
I have been using voice navigation in Apple's Maps app for iOS 6. I keep the phone in one of my car's cup holders because I am mostly using it in my home area where the maps on the screen aren't ...
1
vote
1answer
534 views
Macbook air, 11 inches backlight not working after lcd replacement
I just replaced the screen of my macbook air and now the backlight does not work. When I turn on the laptop, the screen works but the backlight does not turn on. I've tested with a couple of screens ...
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4answers
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How to get back the missing monitor option in Mountain Lion's menubar?
When plugging in an external monitor on every OS X < 10.8 you could set the monitor options to show up on the menu bar.
How do I get this option on Mountain Lion?
I connect a DVI monitor via the ...
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1answer
603 views
Can the iPhone screen's digitizer be safely separated from the glass?
I recently broke my iPhone 3G screen. I've had it replaced, and I still have the broken screen. Seems like the digitizer on that screen is fine and could be reused.
I would like to separate the ...
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1answer
241 views
OS X switches resolution without monitor KVM
This is a interesting one. I use a KVM switch on my Mac Pro and Cinema Display. While the display is on another computer, the Mac switches to a different resolution (not seeing a monitor). I know it ...
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0answers
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How to Instantly Lock your Mac OS X Screen, using keyboard, in Mountain Lion [duplicate]
I have a Macbook Air, and I want to know if there is a way to instantly lock my screen, using only my keyboard.
I saw that it is possible to lock it using the following shortcut: Control+Shift+Eject.
...
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2answers
149 views
MacBook Pro screen has died. Wanting to use secondary display?
The display on my MacBook Pro has recently died so I have been using the hdmi adapter to display the screen on my lg tv, which has been fine for a few day apart from the resolution not being ideal. ...
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1answer
216 views
Higher resolution on Macbook air - simulated?
When I connect my MBA to Apple TV it adjusts the MBA resolution to something else which makes everything smaller but gives me more screen real-estate. I don't want to do this often but sometimes its ...
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1answer
77 views
Vertical Sync on MBP
On PCs you could easily configure the Vertical Sync setting from NVidia control panel, how can you enable/disable vertical sync in OS X?
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2answers
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How can I revive dead pixels on my iPod Touch (second generation)?
I've got lines on the top of my iPod Touch (2nd gen) and they won't go away.
I've checked some other forums and they told me to:
Turn the brightness all the way up and go to some funky strobing ...
