The (usually) LCD display integrated into portable computing products, or external monitor/television connection to same.
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Good way to keep iPad clean?
I don't have a case or screen protector just yet for my iPad. What is a cost effective way to keep the screen clean and remove fingerprints?
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7answers
4k views
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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6answers
603 views
Is a screen protector worthwhile for an iPad?
Is a screen cover worthwhile for an iPad? Does the screen scratch easily, or is the protector just another snake oil?
I've found non-adhesive covers that can be reapplied. It took 4 applications ...
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votes
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 ...
8
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2answers
4k views
Why does my iPhone 4S's screen have a yellow tint?
I didnt realise the yellow tint on the phone until my friend compared his screen side-by-side. There is a yellow tint on my phone's screen. I read around the net and some people state its the glue and ...
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2answers
1k views
Can I turn off the screen with a keyboard shortcut?
One of the first customizations I make in Windows is to install WinBubble, an awesome piece of software that lets me add an option the the right-click menu of the desktop: 'Turn Off Monitor.' It's ...
7
votes
1answer
659 views
Why do my windows go dark when they're on my external monitor?
Why is this happening? Has any one ever experienced anything like this before? Some windows stay dark on my external monitor and some come good after I let go of the cursor after dragging..
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votes
4answers
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Put the display to sleep without putting the whole computer to sleep?
I like to use vnc on my ipad on my bed. I want the mac to go to a black screen so I can fall asleep while using the ipad, and not have to get up to shut down the mac afterwards. Is there anyway to ...
6
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4answers
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Can I increase the resolution of a 13-inch MacBook Pro?
I have a 13-inch MacBook Pro with the default resolution 1280x800. I would like to know if there exists the possibility of having a better resolution?
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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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2answers
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Is there a way to restore the iPhone's oleophobic screen coating once it's worn off?
My iPhone 4 is about 15 months old now and the screen has completely lost the oleophobic property is had when it was new: finger smears now show up just like they do on other phones. Contrary to the ...
6
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1answer
3k views
Can auto glass chip repair kits fix cracked iOS device screens?
Can auto glass chip repair kits such as this item repair cracked iOS device screens? If so, what should I watch out for?
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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 ...
5
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2answers
130 views
Free tool to create a screencast to upload on hosting video platforms
I would like to make a small video tutorial of a web application I deployed recently.
Could you recommend some free programm to record screencast easily, ready to upload to video hosting platforms ...
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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 ...
5
votes
3answers
2k views
How do I make Terminal.app's scrollbars disappear in Lion?
Once I upgraded to Lion, I found out that the vertical scrollbar is always plastered to the right side of the application window.
Because I run GNU Screen within Terminal.app, the right side of the ...
5
votes
2answers
186 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 ...
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votes
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 ...
5
votes
2answers
1k views
How can I dim the screen from Terminal?
Is it possible to dim the screen from Terminal, in a Mac with OS X Lion? Is there any command to do control brightness and volume?
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votes
1answer
1k views
Why does my MacBook Air occasionally become extremely dim after being idle?
Sometimes, I leave my MacBook Air on for thirty minutes. When I return, and move my mouse around, I see the cursor on the screen moving around, but the screen is extremely dim. In fact, I could barely ...
5
votes
3answers
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Choosing native screen resolution aspect ratio when screen sharing
I have two Macs both running Lion:
iMac (early 2009, iMac9,1 with NVIDIA GeForce GT 120)
MacBook Air (Early 2011, first of the new shape 11.6")
I often screen share using the Macbook Air as the ...
4
votes
2answers
221 views
How do I show a percentage battery indicator on the iPhone?
How do I show a percentage battery indicator on the iPhone?
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votes
6answers
423 views
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 ...
4
votes
7answers
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Screen turns off at lid opening
When I close the lid, the computer behaves correctly:
Screen turns off
Does not go to sleep (front light stays on and does not flash)
Still can hear fans
It behaves this way because I share my ...
4
votes
4answers
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Is there a way to fix these scratches on my MacBook Pro's screen?
I have the Mid-2010 13" MacBook Pro. Sadly, the Keyboard Keys have caused some scratches in the screen, which is annoying as hell. (Yes, I know, I should use the white buffer sheet that came with it)
...
4
votes
2answers
825 views
Turning off ambient light control?
I have a mid-2011 27" iMac. I have realized that the screen brightness adjusts depending on the ambient light. When the sun hides behind the clouds, and the room gets darker, the brightness decreases. ...
4
votes
2answers
298 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 ...
4
votes
2answers
645 views
How can I run an application full screen on a second screen?
I want to run games on my additional screen, how can I do this? By default they run on the built-it screen.
I'm using a MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard.
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votes
1answer
410 views
Sleeping screen (Cinema Display) keeps waking up. How can I make it sleep until mouse is moved?
I have my Mac Pro (Cyrus) configured not to fall asleep completely but to let the screen sleep when not used for half an hour. I also use the keyboard shortcut for forcing the display to sleep.
...
4
votes
3answers
1k views
How can I resize OS X 10.7 Lion display screen resolution during install?
I have a Mac Mini (2011) with no OS installed currently (drives are RAIDed and I lost Recovery HD partition).
When I boot, I start the Internet Recovery, which I am viewing through a Samsung P50 ...
4
votes
2answers
676 views
When waking up my MacBook Pro, the external monitor unpredictably displays “snow flakes”
I can't seem to pinpoint a specific cause for this, but sometimes when I wake my MBP the external screen gets fuzzy, like a TV with no reception, but I can faintly see my desktop behind the noise. If ...
3
votes
1answer
246 views
How to prevent the black screen on iPod Touch?
Is there a way to not let the iPod touch switch the screen off? I want to use my iPod as a "count down" timer with the built-in clock app. But after some time, the screen turns black thanks to the ...
3
votes
4answers
2k views
How can I stop my screen from dimming while it's plugged in?
Every once in a while my screen dims, I don't want that to happen. Just now it did it while I was moving the mouse.
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votes
3answers
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Best tips in regard to calibrating a macbook pro screen
My eyes hurt a lot since I have a macbook (current is antiglare 15 inch, last one was 13 inch).
What's the best way to calibrate the screen (hardware calibrator, software, internal calibration)?
...
3
votes
2answers
2k views
How to clean off keyboard marks on screen?
On the screen on my MacBook Air, there are some little square marks from the keyboard.
Are they permanent, or can I clean them off? How can I prevent this from happening in the first place?
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votes
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 ...
3
votes
2answers
559 views
iPhone 3GS screen repair
I dropped my iPhone earlier today. The screen is now full of cracks but the phone still functioning. Is there any cases of DIY style repair being performed? Can anyone share their repair steps for ...
3
votes
1answer
203 views
Lion login screen
I have a lot of users in my household (6 total + guest). Is there a way to wrap or stack the user icons rather than having them scroll off the right part of the screen?
3
votes
3answers
693 views
What to do with broken iPhone 3G?
A friend order an iPhone 4 to replace his iPhone 3G which has a cracked screen. He offered it to me.
I have AT&T on a family plan with no text or data. What should I do with the phone?
I'm open ...
3
votes
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 ...
3
votes
1answer
180 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
votes
0answers
93 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, ...
3
votes
0answers
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Is there a way to turn off the rMBP display with an external monitor plugged in, without closing the lid? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Turn off internal display without closing lid
I use my retina MacBook Pro with an external monitor, but the area above the function keys gets pretty hot, especially when ...
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3answers
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Does the iPad (2012, 3rd generation) have the most pixels of any tablet's display?
I have heard this as a factoid from somewhere, and I'd like verification of it before I use it as a factual piece of information.
The new iPad (2012, 3rd generation) has a super high pixel count. ...
2
votes
2answers
60 views
Is it normal to still see what's on the screen when it's fully dimmed?
I'm using an external monitor, so most of the time I've got the MacBook Air's internal screen dimmed to 0. But it doesn't switch off completely at 0 brightness as I can still see some graphical ...
2
votes
5answers
2k views
Does iChat screen sharing over the internet work in OS X Lion?
If I upgrade to Lion, will I still be able to use iChat to take over my elderly father's Mac (we have MobileMe accounts) to help him with problems and software updates? I read in some forums that this ...
2
votes
3answers
617 views
iPhone: How to prevent maximum screen brightness when charging?
I've set my screen brightness to about 50%. This works fine for me, except that the setting seems to be ignored when it's charging: then it's 100%. I've got a desktop charging stand on my bedside ...
2
votes
3answers
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Not sure if these are Dead or Stuck pixels on my Retina Macbook Pro?
My laptop was fine just yesterday !! But today, I found this on my screen :
The unfocused image shows that the pixels are glowing in different colors. Shouldnt this indicate that there is some ...
2
votes
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 ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
Why does iPhone and iPod touch auto-brightness setting work relative to a brightness you set rather than absolute?
iPhone and iPod Touch aside, I've always considered manual brightness and auto brightness to be mutually exclusive settings. Intuitively, auto brightness means exactly that - the device figures it ...
