Installing a newer version of software, or getting a newer or improved piece of hardware.
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Updating iPad- Error message: “Could not start session with iPad”
When I try to update my iPad from my Win 7 desktop, I get this error message which says Could not start session with iPad and then the iPad disconnects.
Even during normal syncing I have noticed that ...
3
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Replacing optical drive in macbook with SSD: does it matter where the SSD drive is installed?
I've just replaced my MacBook Pro's optical drive with an SSD. I used OWC's Data Doubler kit. I've moved my OS and all my data onto the SSD, and I'm now using it as my boot volume.
In other threads, ...
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2answers
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iPhone upgrade without deleting data
I have a iPhone 4, which is IOS 4.3.3. Now i need to upgrade it to the latest OS version, WITHOUT deleting any data. I have not tried to update my phone contacts in the last few years fearing it would ...
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1answer
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Color profile for projector messed up after Lion upgrade
Yesterday I finally decided to upgrade to Lion from Snow Leopard on my 27" iMac (mid-2010 quad i7 model) and overall everything went fine, there is just one thing that bugs me.
Prior to the upgrade ...
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2answers
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Lion upgrade on early 2009 MacBook (2GB RAM, 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)
Is it advisable to upgrade an early 2009 MacBook (2GB RAM, 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) from 10.5.8 to Lion? Under 10.5.8, the user is complaining about some 'slowing down' (especially after a few days ...
2
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1answer
378 views
Upgrade processor iMac (mid 2010 specifically)
I have a mac from mid 2010.
I want to know if I can upgrade the processor from the current 3.6 Ghz dual core i3 processor to a quad core i5 or i7.
There seems to be very little information on the ...
2
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2answers
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Why my RAM runs at 800 MHz in 4 slots of my mac pro instead of 1066?
I've got a Mac Pro 4,1.
I had two KVR1066D3Q8R7S/8G planks in it and it ran on 1066 Mhz.
Now I've bought two planks of KVR1066D3Q8R7S/8GI (the same with "I" at the end - stands for intel ...
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2answers
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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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Does the new Macbook Pro with Retina display have user-upgradeable RAM?
I'm interested in purchasing the new MacBook Pro with Retina display, but it's not clear from the tech specs page whether the RAM is user-upgradeable or not.
Do I need to take into account future RAM ...
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2answers
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Upgrading from sudo 1.7.4p6 to 1.8.6p7 on OS X 10.7.5
I downloaded sudo for os x 10.7 from the following link, I followed the readme instructions, but when I call sudo -V I still get the old version number. I can see the folders related claim to have ...
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1answer
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How to upgrade a jailbroken 4th gen iPod touch to 5.1 or higher?
I was wondering how I could upgrade my jailbroken iPod touch 4g (4.1) to 5.1 or higher?
I found the following instructions by cksum on the forum:
You will require iTunes. Connect the device, then ...
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How do I get Xcode 4.1 running under Snow Leopard?
I'm trying to upgrade to xcode 4.1, but I it's not working as I expect. I am a registered iOS developer, so I downloaded the (huge) installer. When I double click, it appears to launch, but then it ...
3
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1answer
668 views
Apple ID replaced with someone else's after iOS 6 upgrade (Security breach)
I just updated my iPad retina (3rd generation) with iOS 6 and now my Apple ID has been replaced with someone else's ID.
And its not jailbroken either. How did someone manage to do that? This is a ...
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1answer
2k views
Download iOS updates using a File and not from iTunes or have to connect to Internet
According to this article, one can upgrade iOS using the following methods
via Wireless
via iTunes
So, is it possible for user to download the iOS as a file (and not via iTunes) and later copy to ...
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Macbook Pro Upgrade - 16GB RAM or 128GB SSD
I am asking myself which constellation is better: should I stock up my RAM up to 16GB (from 8GB), or should I buy a SSD with 128GB??
I really dont know :/
Cheers!
BTW: My macbook supports 16GB ...
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2answers
487 views
How to fix iTunes/Skype where fonts all show up as boxes after Mountain Lion upgrade?
When I login to iTunes or Skype the fonts all show up as boxes.
No fonts were removed on installed; none are disabled and all the normal ones show up. Doesn't happen on any web site; only seems to ...
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1answer
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CPU upgrade on MacBook Pro
I'm thinking about upgrading the CPU in my MacBook Pro from its current 3210M dual core processor to a 3632QM quad core processor.
Is there any reason why this wouldn't be a good idea? The socket, ...
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3answers
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Install 10.6 over 10.5 on iMac
Currently my iMac has 10.5.8 Mac Os X installed.
I want to install 10.6.6 over 10.5.8 (iMac (intel Dual core)).
Do I have to do the following ??
Visit Apple Store.
Buy 10.6 OS X for USD $29.00
...
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2answers
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Can a Mac OS X DVD that came with a computer be used to upgrade another computer?
I have two computers -- the newest, a MacBook Pro, came with OS X 10.6, and the oldest, an iMac, is running 10.5.8.
In order to upgrade from 10.5.8 to Mountain Lion, one has to first upgrade to 10.6, ...
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4answers
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Just upgraded to Mountain Lion and I have to buy iPhoto again?
I originally was on Leopard. Then I got the free upgrade to Snow Leopard.
I bought Lion when it was released and removed it after a few months because it made my machine too slow. I upgraded the ...
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1answer
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How can I upgrade my MySQL 5.1 to MySQL 5.6, and migrate data
I previously installed MySQL 5.1 using the installer, since then created a number of users/databases, and now would like to upgrade to 5.6. What is the procedure to do so?
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1answer
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Permissions error when exporting slideshow as a movie in iPhoto
I recently upgraded to Lion.
Now when I try to export an iPhoto slideshow as a QuickTime movie it goes through the initial rendering process but an error message appears with the iPhoto logo saying ...
4
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1answer
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Login screen freezes after the Lion 10.7.1 update
After updating to 10.7.1 (the first Lion update) & restarting the system, it's not logging me in. As I give my password and press return it stays on the same login screen. I could move the mouse ...
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1answer
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How to get my keyboard backlight back after Mountain Lion upgrade?
I have a non-Unibody MacBook Pro running 10.8.2. After I installed Mountain Lion, the keyboard backlight does not light up any more. Is it a connection with the new OS, or is it a defect of my Mac?
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3answers
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Apple developer account and upgrading the OS
I run OS 10.5.8 and I need to upgrade it to Snow Leopard or Lion so that I can run GameSalad.
I'll develop an app with GameSalad and upload it to the App Store.
As I understand, I need to pay $99 ...
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4answers
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Can we upgrade PowerPC Macs to OS X 10.7 now that 10.8 is out?
I know that 10.8 is out now, but we have older Macs that will not work under 10.8, as they do not have Intel processors. Can we still buy and get 10.7, which I believe will support older CPUs?
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2answers
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upgrading iphone 4 to iOS 5
I updated my iPhone 4 from iOS 4 to iOS 5 a while back. Now I am trying to update my wife's iPhone 4 without jumping all the way to iOS 6, so how do I determine what model I need?
5.0.1 (3GS): ...
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1answer
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Can I upgrade an iPhone from iOS 4 to to iOS 5 now that iOS 6 has come out?
If I have an iPhone running iOS 4 that I want to run iOS 5, but don't want to lose Google Maps by upgrading to iOS 6, is this possible?
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How to clean install Windows 8 Pro *Upgrade* on BootCamp already running Windows 7?
Now that Windows 8 is officially supported in the latest BootCamp, I am considering this for my Mac.
There is plenty of general advice about installing Windows 8 / Windows 8 Pro in BootCamp on a Mac.
...
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2answers
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Using memory with a higher MHz rating?
Can MacBook Pro's successfully support and fully exploit RAM of a higher MHz rating than that which they ship with?
For example, take my 15" MacBook Pro (Late 2011) that ships with 4GB of 1333MHz ...
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1answer
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Issues with upgrading iPhone4 to iOS 6
When I last upgrade my iPhone 4 to iOS 5, I later had to install another version of iTunes on my macbook to synchronize my files between my computer and my iPhone. This new version of iTunes required ...
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2answers
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Is it possible to restore individual app data (over iCloud)?
I am upgrading to a new iPhone 5 from an iPod touch, and I want a shiny new, fresh install.
I would rather not restore the whole shebang from my tired old, disorganized, app-laden, settings-broken ...
0
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2answers
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After upgrading to iOS 5, I lost my all calendars, contacts, and message data
Today I upgraded my iPhone 4 to the newest iOS. In the process steps it asked something like start from new iOS, or start from your back-up in iTunes, I selected the first one and then noticed there ...
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0answers
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Help to use HD2 on Mac Pro currently on different OSX to HD1. How to unpartition whole system to one user [duplicate]
2nd MacProHD currently running on 10.5.4 and primary HD is on 10.7.5 - I am running out of space on primary HD & want to use my 2ndHD as well (mainly to store the 300GB of music I have). I need to ...
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0answers
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Don't have access to itunes: How to skip ipad upgrade?
I don't have access to itunes, but i asked ipad to upgrade to latest ios release. Now my ipad is struck asking me to connect to itunes. How to skip this and boot the ipad normally?
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0answers
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Black Screen after installing RAM in MacBook (early 2008)
I've tried installing 2 x 2gb DDR2 PC2-6400 modules into an early 2008 MacBook. After installation the machine booted into a black screen, with no chime.
I tried reseating the RAM, same problem. I ...
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1answer
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Can I upgrade my iPhone from iOS 4.2.1 to iOS 5? iTunes only shows iOS 6
I have an iPhone 4 with iOS 4.2.1. I want to upgrade my iPhone to iOS 5, but iTunes will only let me upgrade the iPhone to iOS 6. I'd prefer not to, since many important apps don't work in India, ...
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0answers
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how do I select proper memory for a specific Mac? [closed]
I'm going to upgrade my Mac Mini late 2012 Ram's to 16 gb.
I'm undecided between cheaper KingSton KVR16S11/8 (www.kingston.com/dataSheets/KVR16S11_8.pdf), KingSton KTA-MB1600/8G suggested from ...
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2answers
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backup and restore iPhoto library from OSX 10.5.8
How do I backup a complete iPhoto ('09 version 8.1.2 (424)) library with all its metadata from iPhoto of OSX 10.5.8 and then after a clean new install of the latest OSX 10.8.2 on the same machine, ...
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2answers
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How to upgrade an iPad without losing data?
What do you mean "how to upgrade an iPad"? You plug it in, start iTunes, click Upgrade and that's it!
That's what I thought before starting the process. After all, it's Apple we're talking about, ...
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2answers
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Are the iLife install discs still compatible with Mountain Lion?
I'm about to install Mountain Lion to my Macbook Pro. But before I go for an upgrade, I've search some information about the Mountain Lion. Some says that their iLife was removed after upgrading. I'm ...
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2answers
893 views
How can I upgrade from Mac OS X Tiger 10.4?
If I buy a regular retail Snow Leopard disc (i.e. the £25 version), can I use it to upgrade a Mac from Tiger (10.4)?
This answer on the Apple Store’s Q&A site suggests it’ll work, but Apple seem ...
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1answer
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Problem downloading iPhone/iOS upgrade, iTunes complains: “You do not have enough access privileges for this operation”
When trying to upgrade my iPhone running iOS 4.1 to 4.2, iTunes displays the error message saying:
There was a problem downloading the software for the iPhone "[Username]'s iPhone". You do not ...
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1answer
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Will updating my iPod delete my files?
I am going to update my iPod to the newest software and was wondering if this will delete the files?
Most of my songs are from my old computer which I now longer have, so I no longer have the songs ...
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3answers
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How to recover Mountain Lion's dmg file after installation?
I downloaded Mountain Lion from App Store and installed it.
I have not set Time Machine and I installed Mountain Lion one hour ago (since posting this question).
The dmg file is not in Applications ...
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1answer
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Will the Airport Extreme card from the 2006 Mac Pro work in the 2008 Mac Pro?
An Airport Extreme card that claims to work with the 2008 Mac Pro and the card that I am using in my current 2006 Mac Pro. The cards look similar and since the ram is transferable from the 2006 models ...
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0answers
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What is the maximum capacity for a Time Capsule's hard drive?
I am thinking of buying a Time Capsule with a small hard drive and upgrading the drive to something larger. There is ample documentation on the web as to how to do it, but I am having a hard time ...
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1answer
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Does upgrading to Mountain Lion means I have to reinstall Android SDK and Eclipse?
I'm on Lion and am learning Android development. I have Eclipse Indigo Service Release 1 version and the lastest SDK installed.
If I upgrade to Mountain Lion does it mean I have reinstall the SDK?
I ...
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4answers
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What steps should I take in preparation for upgrading to Mountain Lion?
I am considering upgrading my Mac to the new Mountain Lion operating system. What steps should I take to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible?
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vote
3answers
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How can I download Snow Leopard?
I am running a MacBook Pro on Mac OS X 10.5.8
I want to upgrade to Mountain Lion, but cannot download it as I do not have Snow Leopard.
I cannot find Snow Leopard to download. Where might I get ...
