Using Apple products and services with a computer running the Microsoft Windows operating system in its various versions.
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Where to get older bootcamp drivers?
I recently partitioned my MBP 15", early 2011 model, so I could run windows. I installed Windows XP and now I have no Wifi. I've installed the bootcamp drivers off CD of Snow Leopard and the disks ...
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How to backup iPhone by iTunes?
I'm new to iTunes and everything doesn't make sense for me.
I need to do backup of contacts, photos and music on my iPhone.
I've tried to follow several manuals how to do backup on my Windows PC but ...
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How to extend bootcamp partition?
When I was installing windows 7 on my mac I allocated 55GB to my bootcamp partition, I now realise that it is not enough for me. is there a way to extend it, without loosing any data and re-instaling ...
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Creating boot disk for Windows 7 on MacBook Pro
EDIT: I gave in and burned the DVD from a windows PC and I was able to install Windows on my MacBook Pro with Bootcamp. Sorry, that I don't have a satisfying solution.
My goal is to install Windows 7 ...
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2answers
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How to keep my iTunes (app) library after reinstalling Windows?
I have an iPhone 4 and I'm a windows 7 user; I have the latest iTunes installed on my PC and synchronized with my iPhone; I don't have any music or video in there, as I don't use the iPhone for that ...
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3answers
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A more efficient way to manage photos/videos between computer and iPhone
How can I manage photos on my iPhone 4S such that I can sync the photos to my computer, leave them on my computer and yet selectively remove photos from and leave photos on my iPhone? Simply said, ...
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2answers
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Recommended Remote Desktop clients (Windows RDP)
I'm in search of a good Mac RDP client for connecting to Windows machines. I've tried all of the ones I can find (CoRD, MSFT RDP, Thinomenon). I like CoRD the best, but it doesn't work for me any ...
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Enabling AHCI for SSD under Win7 BootCamp on Macbook Pro 2011
I've just installed a new Samsung 830 256GB SSD and have configured BootCamp with Lion and Windows 7.
Under Lion, I have installed Trim Enabler.
Under Windows 7 I have installed the Samsung (Wizard) ...
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Can't print on OS X Lion via shared printer connected to Windows Vista. Fix?
As the title states I am not able to print from my Mac to a shared printer that is hooked up to my Windows PC running Windows Vista. I am currently running OS X Lion 10.7 on a Mac Mini. My Mac is able ...
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1answer
683 views
Editing songs in iTunes 11.0.2
I've recently got a new Windows laptop and downloaded and installed the latest iTunes (11.0.2). All my music (over 5000 songs) went into iTunes fine, just as they were on my old laptop. However I have ...
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How to right-drag using trackpad only, for Windows on MacBook
Is there ANY way -- either from Apple or via third party utility software -- to enable the built-in TrackPad on a MacBook Pro laptop to do a real "right-click drag" function?
Note I'm asking for ...
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1answer
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Lost Windows after repartitioning with Disk Utility
I've just re-partitioned my hard-drive using Disk Utility. I shrank my Mac OS X partition and created a new one with the available space. However, after rebooting, the option to start under Windows is ...
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1answer
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Can I “play higher rated songs more often” in iTunes 11?
After upgrading to iTunes 11, I miss the "Play higher rated songs more often" feature available in iTunes DJ from previous versions. Is there a simple way to restore this feature? I used to use a ...
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1answer
825 views
Why safari hangs right after installation on Windows XP?
I've just installed Safari on Windows XP SP3 and after succesful installation it starts and just hangs up. I also see process Webkit2Webprocess.exe which uses 100% of one core and nothing else ...
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4answers
1k views
Odd permissions issues on Windows Share
I'm handling the IT for a Mac based design studio and they're having weird issues with files on a Windows Server 2008 R2 server. They should have complete access to everything, they can create, ...
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8answers
784 views
Windows-style taskbar functionality in OS X?
Looking for an OS X add-on that will enable Windows-like (one-click) functionality for switching between different windows of a single application.
Example: I have 5 maximized Chrome windows open, ...
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1answer
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Windows 8 Pro on MacBook Pro 15" early 2011. Multitouch and reversed scroll?
I've installed the newly released Windows 8 Pro on my MacBook Pro, and I'd love to get multi-touch gestures working such as pinch to zoom and 3 finger middle click tapping. I'd also like to reverse ...
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4k views
Is there a way to restore contacts from data.syncdb?
My friend's iPhone was stolen. I want to get her contacts back from iTunes. She didn't sync her contacts with Outlook or anything else. I found in her computer an data.syncdb file in
...
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2answers
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How is going to be Windows 7 or 8 performance on VirtualBox with Macbook Pro i5 [closed]
I want to develop .net on VirtualBox Windows 7 or 8 with my Macbook Pro 13 inch i5. But I worry about how is the performance this virtual enviroment.
Please can you give information about Windows ...
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5answers
21k views
What's a good Windows RDP client for Mac?
I administer a number of Windows machines, and am trying to find a really good application to remote desktop in to them from my Mac. I've tried CoRD, and I really like its library approach to saved ...
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4answers
6k views
Printing to Windows Server shared printers from an iPad
We have a VP who wants to print from his iPad. We have a few printers shared off our DC running Windows Server 2008 r2. All of the iPad apps that I've found have not worked very well. Has anyone had ...
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1answer
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OS X 10.7 add multiple windows workgroups
I have multiple Windows Workgroups on my network, Does 10.7 have the ability to add more than one Workgroup at a time?
I open up System Preferences -> Network -> Advanced -> WINS (Tab) -> Workgroup
...
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8answers
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How to play music from my computer on iPhone (without iTunes)?
How can I play music that resides my computer on my iPhone (plugged in to my stereo)? I am at home, they are on the same wifi network. The computer runs Windows 7.
I tried iTunes's sharing feature ...
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Windows 7 32bit Drivers/MBP 15 inch mid 2010
I wanted to install Windows on my MBP, only had 32 but edition, didn't have an install disc, and the mac has some odd security on it (my dads old work MB) that wouldn't allow me to create a windows ...
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2answers
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MacBook Pro Retina and Windows 8
I am running my Windows 8 RP on my MacBook Pro Retina. Everything's going smooth, but I have problems with my keyboard and trackpad drivers because I can't make any changes to them since BootCamp ...
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1answer
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Are the column width inches in Excel on a Mac the same as those of Windows?
Are the column width inches in Excel on a Mac the same as those of Windows?
I was given homework by my instructor and the width is far too much – so do Excel on OS X and Windows behave the same in ...
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3answers
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Is Windows 8 fully compatible with latest Macbook Air 13"?
I am planning the next laptop and I really like the Macbook Air 13" hardware, looks, and weight. On the other hand, for certain reasons I need Windows, so in case I stick with buying MBA13" I am going ...
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1answer
395 views
Airport Express: Connect a desktop pc wirelessly to a home network
I have a desktop computer with a non-mac OS (it currently runs windows XP HomeEd, but I'm about to replace/add Ubuntu) which I can't connect to my home network (again, the router is not a mac ...
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How do I perform a right-click-drag with the trackpad on Windows 7 under Bootcamp?
I tried two-finger-click and drag. Nope, doesn't work.
I tried clicking in the bottom right corner with one finger, but can't seem to drag.
I'm on a early 2011 Macbook Pro running Bootcamp 4 and OS ...
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11answers
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MacBook Retina Display for coding
This is a question that could be better on Stack Overflow or Programmers, but I thought I'd try it here first.
As a programmer, I need lots of screen real-estate for the IDE and files that I'm ...
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2answers
534 views
Apple TV 3G can't connect to Windows iTunes home sharing library
I'm trying to connect my 3rd generation Apple TV to iTunes on Windows 7 via iTunes home sharing, but when I "click" the Computers icon on the Apple TV, it shows an error message stating that it can't ...
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iPhone configuation utility for Windows not working
I am using the iPhone Configuration Utility 3.3 and I had an iPad plugged in - while trying to deploy a profile, the application just crashed.
After this, I attempted to launch it several times but ...
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Mac OS got deleted, now running on Windows
I had my Macbook repaired and when it came back to me, it's running on Windows already. How do I revert back to my Mac OS?
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What is the best way to sync iCloud with other syncing services?
I have recently purchased an Windows Phone 7 (Nokia Lumia 900). I would like to use it alongside with all of my other Apple products. I have an iPhone 4S (I need 2 different phones for work), an iPad ...
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682 views
What is AppleMobileDevice - System user - in Task manager?
In Windows Task Manager - what is AppleMobileDevice, system user? It is running 55% or more and makes the cpu usage at 55-100%
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How do I upload my iPhone pictures/videos to my Windows Vista PC?
I found a page in iTunes that appears to allow me to sync pictures from my PC to my iPhone, but I can't see any obvious way to upload pictures taken on my iPhone4. How do I do this?
What about videos ...
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Where to find missing USB Driver for Windows 7 on MacBook Air 2012?
I successfully installed the latest Boot Camp for Windows 7 on the latest MacBook Air 2012.
My only problem is with one driver for USB controller, which it couldn't be found. Any attempt from device ...
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Any app that will automatically size and lock Finder windows? [duplicate]
For several years I was Windows-only at work and used a great utility that resized and locked my Explorer windows.
I'm surprised I haven't come across this for the Mac as I am always repositioning, ...
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How can I test with Internet Explorer while on my Mac?
I work on a Mac, but most of my users are on Windows. What's an easy way to test my websites in IE 7, 8, & 9? Wine seems kinda buggy and unfriendly.
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How to I get Parallels to use a mapped drive for the user folder?
I have Parallels running a copy of Windows 7 within a Macbook Pro. By default it appears to share the Mac home directory like this:
\\psf\Home\Documents\
...which causes issues for a few bits of ...
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Magic Trackpad / Mouse very spongy on Windows 7 with Bootcamp Update Drivers [closed]
It seems to me that both, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad respond differently on Windows.
While using them with Mac OS X feels natural, on Windows 7 with drivers extracted from Bootcamp Upgrade, it ...
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1answer
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Sync voice memos for the first time [closed]
I recorded a long and important voice-memo on my old iPhone which is not synced anymore to any iTunes. I wanted to retrieve the memo using the advice here, however choosing Sync Music in iTunes ...
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4answers
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Is there software to mirror a Windows PC via AirPlay?
I would like to mirror my Windows PC to my Apple TV via AirPlay. I've found a few options which enable Windows Media Player to receive video via AirPlay. I've also found an application named Airfoil ...
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4answers
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iTunes 11: Sorting albums by year
Is there a way of sorting albums for an artist by year in iTunes?
For example: "Coda" is actually Led Zeppelin's last album, but it appears first for me in iTunes. I'd prefer it if it sorted albums ...
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How to sync time between Windows and OS X?
I'm using OS X Mountain Lion with Windows 8 installed via Boot Camp. When I switch between Windows and OS X the time in each operative system is different, exist a difference approximately of 4 hours ...
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How to send Home key to a VM running on OSX?
How to send the home key to a windows installation in VirtualBox in OSX?
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Is there something similar to Axialis Iconworkshop?
Is there something similar to http://www.axialis.com/iconworkshop/ which is an icon designer?
If not, then it appears its only windows, what would the best way of running thing on mac-osx?
Thanks
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Notification area icons are sometimes invisible in Windows 7 (Boot Camp)
For some reason, sometimes my notification area icons are invisible in Windows 7 64-bit (Boot Camp, on an iMac mid-2010), as seen in this screenshot. Clicking on an invisible item does nothing. ...
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How to join an Active Directory domain in Lion?
where do I begin in joining an OS X Lion workstation to an existing AD Domain (Server 2008 R2)?
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Is there any free/paid Windows emulator for Mac OS X?
I am new to Mac and I am looking for a Windows emulator for Mac OS X. I want to use an application which is not available for Mac.
Please recommend the strengths and weaknesses (including cost) of the ...
