The (usually) LCD display integrated into portable computing products, or external monitor/television connection to same.
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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 ...
1
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1answer
679 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 ...
0
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2answers
594 views
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 ...
0
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1answer
34 views
How can I get full resolution on Mac Book Pro Retina?
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 ...
0
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2answers
325 views
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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2answers
148 views
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 ...
0
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2answers
44 views
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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5answers
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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 ...
0
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0answers
24 views
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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1answer
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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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3answers
3k views
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 ...
1
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1answer
418 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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0answers
20 views
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 ...
0
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2answers
329 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).
...
2
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2answers
3k views
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
104 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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0answers
21 views
iPhone/iPad - accessing raw touch signals [closed]
Is it possible to get access to the raw touch screen sensor signals - they should look like 2 dimensional array of data 13x18 or more, depend on the model.
I'll appreciate any help.
Thank you
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1answer
67 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.
4
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2answers
273 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 ...
0
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1answer
117 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
547 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 ...
0
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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" ...
0
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0answers
59 views
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 ...
3
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1answer
178 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 ...
3
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0answers
92 views
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, ...
2
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1answer
1k views
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
189 views
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 ...
1
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0answers
16 views
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 ...
6
votes
2answers
136 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 ...
2
votes
2answers
879 views
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
433 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 ...
9
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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 ...
1
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1answer
563 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 ...
0
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1answer
224 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 ...
1
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0answers
42 views
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
110 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. ...
5
votes
5answers
2k views
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 ...
2
votes
1answer
213 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 ...
1
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1answer
53 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?
3
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2answers
3k views
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 ...
0
votes
1answer
240 views
Moving app icons on iPad home screen - dead area when dragging icons
There seems to a be a dead area in the middle of my iPad 4's home screen that prevents me from moving app icons below it. Some more details:
I hold the iPad in landscape mode, with the button to the ...
2
votes
1answer
148 views
Insect inside the display of the iPad Retina [closed]
Yesterday I found a bug inside my iPad display. I mean, literally a bug. My wife was reading some magazine and noticed something moving inside the screen. I thought it was some kind of animation, took ...
0
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0answers
23 views
MacBook Pro Dual Screen Setup - Not working without Charger on Screen Down [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Turn off internal display without closing lid
I have a MacBook Pro 13 inch. I use a Samsung SyncMaster 920NW (19 inch, resolution: 1440 x 900) as the second screen with ...
3
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2answers
113 views
Screen protection for the iPad 3
Is it true a screen guard reduces the clarity of an iPad 3 retina display? I dont want to risk scratching such an expensive investment. Any recommendations on screen protectors which satisfy the ...
1
vote
1answer
1k views
How to reset MacBook Air that is booted but shows no screen?
I was using my MacBook air after returning home. The network was down, so I put it down, closed the lid, and went to reboot the router. Upon returning to my MacBook Air, opening the lid, nothing ...
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vote
2answers
1k views
How to fix dark screen after locking iphone 4 ios6?
The last week or two my iphone 4 started dimming it's screen to almost black whenever I lock it. Then when I unlock it I have to get to the brightness slider and move the slider to restore light to ...
1
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2answers
95 views
Use old iPod touch screen
So I have a cracked ipod touch 4 Gen screen. Is there any use for this now? Is there possibly a way to get an adapter to HDMI or something similar? The screen works fine besides the cracked glass.
2
votes
1answer
118 views
How can I determine if the screen is asleep in Mountain Lion, from the command line?
I have a script that needs to run every so often, but only if the screensaver is active or if the screen is asleep (to make sure nobody is actively using the computer first). I need to have a way to ...
