Installing a newer version of software, or getting a newer or improved piece of hardware.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Many Compile Warnings while Installing MacPorts
I recently upgraded to Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2. I also installed the latest version of Xcode (version 4.2) in order to build MacPorts. After doing this, I had no problems executing sudo port ...
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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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How to install an Operating System after replacing optical Drive by a second HDD on MacBook white late 2009?
I want to improve the performance of my MacBook white by donating it a Solid State Drive.
Because the prices are too high and I don't want to get stuck in space shortage, I thought of replacing the ...
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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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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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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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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 ...
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Want to increase spead and reponsiveness in older Mac
Current Information:
Software: Mac OSX (10.5.8)
Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 1 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
I want to get my computer moving faster, specifically around safari, itunes, ...
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Trying to update iPad 2 to iOS 6
I tried updating my iPad to iOS 6. I plugged the iPad into my computer and it showed that is was backing up, however the update never showed up on iPad. What do I need to do?
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Can I install an IDE (PATA) optical drive in a 2009 Mac Pro?
The 2009 Mac Pro uses SATA for its optical drive bays. I have an older IDE (PATA) DVD burner I'd like to use with it.
I know there are IDE-SATA adapters, but they take up some space, and the fit ...
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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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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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1answer
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Faulty power button on an iphone 3g and upgrade to 4.1
I have a jailbroken 3.1.3 iPhone 3G with a faulty power button. I would like to upgrade it to the newest version of iOS possible, but obviously it needs to be done without using said power button - ...
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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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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 ...
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Upgraded iphone now won't sync calendars or contacts!
I recently upgraded my iphone 4 to the new operating system and now I have lots of problems.
it is not syncing calendars or contacts with my Vista system in outlook
i can't add appointments or new ...
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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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How to down-clock RAM?
My Mac (Mid 2009- MacBookPro5,5) laptop installing OS 10.8.2.
Currently, it is using 2 x 1GB (1066 Mhz).
My friend gave me 2 x 2GB (1600 Mhz) of his 2012 Mac.
After installing 2 x 2GB (1600 Mhz) on ...
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how do I restore the origial base band to my iPhone 3G which was unlocked with Cydia?
I have an iOS 4.2 iPhone 3G which was unlocked utilizing Cydia. I understand that the base band was changed in the process. Now I am unable to upgrade to a newer iOS because it will reverse the ...
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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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Macbook Air 2012 memory upgrade
I've won a 4gb RAM Macbook Air yesterday.
I know that the RAM is soldered to the motherboard, so therefore non user upgradeable.
I was wondering whether my nearest Apple Store could perform an ...
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Remote installation of Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 as an upgrade, not a fresh install
Anyone have any ideas or suggestions (or know if its even possible) to remote upgrade a fleet of Macs from 10.6.8 to 10.8 remotely. I presume I can push the installESD through ARD, but I want it to ...
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access and recover leopard time machine backups in mountain lion
I will be upgrading a MacBook Pro (late 2008) from leopard to mountain lion soon with a a complete wipe by booting and installing from a self made mountain lion USB stick.
That MacBook Pro has ...
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How do I hide a software update?
I need to hide a software update in Mountain Lion, so that when I press "update all" this piece of software is skipped.
I followed the directions here but am unable to make it work in Mountain ...
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iPad update/restore fail with one machine, success on another
Interesting problem I can't find anything about: I have my iPad synced with my personal MacBook. Backups work, as far as I can tell (list of backups in Preferences window), and apps update, etc.
...
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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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Updating my Mac laptop under 10.5.8 to a more recent version
Some of the applications I use on my Mac laptop running OS X 10.5.8 don't want to update any more, because they require a more recent OS. Also, some new applications which I would like to install ...
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How to batch-check compatibility of apps between SL and ML?
Is there an app or a script available that lists all the installed applications on a Snow Leopard laptop and shows the compatibility of these applications with Mountain Lion?
I would like to switch ...
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Does App Store Clean/Remove Install Files after Install Upgrade?
I have just updated my OS from Lion to Mountain Lion using Apple's App Store and noticed that my next time machine update/backup was ~16GB. Granted I understand that the OS update touches a lot of ...
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Open files from mail 6.0 in OS 10.8
Mail application can no longer dirctly open xls files after installing mountain lion over lion.
Same happens also to zip files as example, after reinstall on this 10.8 izip, it work, with the old ...
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Why is after updating to Mountain Lion, my MacBook's screen starts to blink/flash with a grey background?
After updating to Mountain Lion, my MacBook's screen starts to blink/flash with a grey background. What could be the problem?
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How to upgrade iPhone 4 baseband *without* doing a Restore
I recently unlocked my AT&T iPhone 4. Before then, I was always preserving the baseband when doing jailbreaks.
So my question now is this:
How can I just upgrade the baseband to the one that ...
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How to install 4.3.3 from 4.2.1 iphone 4?
I just recently bought an iphone4.
It came installed with 4.2.1 firmware, and since 4.3.4 is released now it is not as simple as to just update the firmware with itunes. I have tried some good which ...
