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Is there a way to find the age of a specific Mac?
Is there a way to decode the serial-number of your iDevice to get more information ?
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1answer
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iOS Mail uses wrong return address
tl;dr: I have several email addresses on the same Mail account, iOS defaults to the wrong one as the sender, and I can't figure out how to change that.
Full version:
I set up my email accounts on my ...
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2answers
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Transferring an iTunes library between Apple IDs, users AND computers?
Okay.
So I finally got my own MacBook Pro after a few years of sharing my mother's Mac. I have my own Apple ID and everything. The thing is... I spent hours, if not Days uploading music onto her ...
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XQuartz directories in Mountain Lion
I'm trying to set up dwm in Mountain Lion, and while I have a lot of experience in UNIX-like systems, I haven't been using Apple products for very long. I'm following this gist: ...
0
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1answer
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I restarted migration assistant, do I need to delete data from the first transfer?
I recently bought a new Mac, and was using the migration assistant to transfer all the stuff from my old Mac. I forgot to plug one of the computers in though, so the transfer got stopped (and wouldn't ...
2
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1answer
47 views
How do I read this Activity Monitor report?
I was trying to figure out why my Mountain Lion server was running slow, and I when I opened Activity Monitor this is what I saw:
Question 1: how am I getting >400% of CPU on the summed CPU column, ...
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“Connect” button greyed out in “Network” window
Under "System Preferences: Network", I have a VPN login. The "Server Address" and "Account Name" fields are filled in, and, in the "Authentication Settings" subwindow, so are the "Shared Secret" and ...
0
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1answer
25 views
Is TimeMachine Apple's System Restore?
I have recently moved to Mac from Windows. Rarely I find that I may have to use System Restore to fix an issue that the OS has incurred. What I would like to know is whether Time Machine is the Mac ...
0
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1answer
26 views
URL of calendar running on mac server (to subscribe in google calendar)
I am running OS 10.8 server on a mac mini. I have the calenddar service enabled and created an extra user for calendars.
I have no problem subscribing to those calendars by creating an OSX server ...
0
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2answers
19 views
Customize delimiter character with Excel CSV save-as
Is there any way to do this? I need to use a pipe "|" as my delimiter. On Windows you can change this during the export. On Mac I haven't found a way.
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Unable to use Airplay, Remote App, or wireless printing
I have a regular home wireless network. The only issue is that, apparently, I'm unable to do things which require device-to-device connectivity (Airplay, Remote App on iPhone, or wireless printing). ...
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2answers
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How do I search Mail.app by country code?
I want to look at just the emails sent to me from the .ru (or any other domain code), and I'm not having ay luck. Searching from:.ru orfrom:".ru" doesn't work. A wildcard approach doesn't work either. ...
2
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2answers
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Mac OS-X disk file format
I need to format an external hard disk on a MacBook Pro (USB2 connection).
In the disk utility, Erase tab, I can only choose between these formats:
MacOS Extended (Journaled)
MacOS Extended ...
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23 views
Received a FaceTime call from unknown person
I have received a FaceTime call from unknown source. I'm not sure who this person is, nor do I know the caller's email.
What can I do? I don't want unknown people contacting me. It was from an iCloud ...
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Inkscape will not open on its own, but can be opened from within an x11 window
When I installed inkscape, it asked me for the location of x11, and without thinking, I choose xcode, rather than xQuartz. So now, if I try to open it via its icon in the applications folder nothing ...
0
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1answer
23 views
Connecting two DVI monitors to a MBA 2012
Can anyone tell me whether it's possible to connect two external DVI monitors to a 2012 macbook Air?
Ideally I'd like to do this through the thunderbolt connector.. is that possible? Are there any ...
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13 views
Block power assertions for specific app
I've been having a problem with my iMac not going to sleep. I've found the culprit, using
pmset -g assertions
and its chrome, specifically when I have any window open that has a video in it, even ...
2
votes
1answer
27 views
voice reading web pages (news articles) on the iPhone and Mac
I am looking for an app or a method to easily read aloud web pages (especially news articles) that I find on the web.
I read possible 20-50 news articles a day and most of them I would just like to ...
2
votes
1answer
23 views
USB drive stuck on read only
So my usb drive is stuck on read only and I have tried many different options which I have gotten from different websites.
I have tried to restore/erase in disk utility but the options are greyed ...
0
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1answer
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Why did changing from gmail to inbox.com delete contacts from an iPhone4s? Can I retrieve the contacts?
I changed my email from gmail to inbox.com on an iPhone4s and discovered most of my contacts are gone. Only recent contacts and Facebook contacts remain. Of course I did not backup the contacts.
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How do I remove a permanent text template from my Iphone 4s?
for my business I sent out a text message when someone replied to my advert. For some reason now my Iphone 4s has stored it as a permanent template. This means whenever I open a new text message, the ...
1
vote
1answer
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Missing File in Download stack
I have a file that shows up in my 'Downloads' stack with the filename nMEMp5Qv.exe.part.
However, when I open Finder, the file is not in the Downloads folder.
Also, I can't delete the file from the ...
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0answers
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German special characters locked on Keyboard, OS 10.8.3
I'm having a strange problem using the ⌥+U and ⌥+S to type the German umlauts and ß on my keyboard.
The input keyboard I'm using is US Extended. ⌥+U and ⌥+S result in no ...
0
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2answers
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Not able to send emails through Microsoft Outlook on iPhone
I use Microsoft Outlook as my email client but I also have separate Gmail account on my iPhone 4S which has no problems sending or receiving emails. On my Outlook account at home I can always receive ...
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0answers
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How do I ignore accidental trackpad input on MBP with Windows?
I have a MacBook Pro running Windows 7 and the mouse pointer keeps jumping when I type because of my palm resting on the trackpad. The ignore accidental input option is checked in the Boot Camp ...
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0answers
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ReadItLater-type app that saves web articles but also allows highlighting?
I use Pocket and I love it as a way of saving articles to read them later, and how it allows me to browse, search, and read them easily.
However, when I read articles, I like to create highlights ...
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0answers
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Downgrading from 4.2.1 to 3.1.3
I have an iPhone 3g and I'm trying to downgrade it from 4.2.1 to 3.1.3.
I downgraded it successfully and use redsn0w to boot it. It is factory unlocked by itunes, but it seems like it's not getting ...
4
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2answers
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Can I fix a scratched iPhone 5 rear camera lens?
In a picture I took this afternoon with my iPhone 5 I noticed a purple line on the photo:
At first I thought it was a software issue so I rebooted the phone. Unfortunately, after a reboot the line ...
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0answers
13 views
Turning off Microsoft notifications
A friend told me that it was possible to turn off Microsoft notifications by using some terminal code. But he can't find the code. Can anyone help?
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How do I clear ghost icons from my desktop
I have icons on my desktop that cannot be clicked on or highlighted they just exist as images
0
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0answers
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How can I browse the hard disk attached to my Airport Extreme from my iPhone?
I have a gen 5 AEBS which has a total of 3 HFS+ partitions across 2 USB hard drives (USB hub in the middle).
On my Macbook Pro Retina, I can see all 3 HFS+ partition in the Finder. Finder shows the ...
1
vote
2answers
32 views
What is the server URL thru which Apple updates occur?
I would like to know what is the URL thru which Apple updates occur.
I need this to setup caching for my Squid Proxy server.
0
votes
1answer
21 views
MacBook Air 2012 Mini DisplayPort not working with HDTV
I'm trying to connect my 2012 11" MacBook Air to my Panasonic p60st60 1080p plasma HDTV using a new Monoprice Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter & 6' HDMI cable.
My TV displays a "No signal" ...
1
vote
2answers
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Do I need to be concerned with timezones when creating events in my iCloud calendar?
I live in California, and I need to enter over 20 events onto my calendar. These events are taking place on the east coast of the United States, which is where I will be during the events. How do I ...
2
votes
1answer
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MacBook screen very dark after resuming on OS X 10.8
I have a MacBook late 2008 aluminum model (5,1). Occasionally, after reopening my MacBook's lid, the screen doesn't light up. With effort I can see that the password prompt is actually rendered very ...
0
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0answers
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What impedance matching speaker selection systems are smartphone controllable?
There are tons of ways of distributing sound throughout your house – most from the pre-smartphone days – that let you individually toggle speaker output to different rooms via a central console full ...
2
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1answer
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I can't delete a calendar event I did not create
I have a calendar event that I did not create but is recurring. I have declined the request, yet it still shows up on my calendar. Because I did not create it, I can't delete the event.
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1answer
25 views
disable iMessage on one or more devices but not all
I have an iMac, iPad, a MacBook Air, and an iPhone.
I want iMessages to work only on the iPhone. How can that be accomplished?
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Can't get folders to download photos?
I used to have an iPhone that I had sorted pictures into folders on. I had to get a new iPhone because it was cracked and the camera didn't work, along with other problems. While I was in the mall of ...
2
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2answers
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How can I stream audio to multiple computers at the same time?
I'm trying to stream music to different computer's speakers simultaneously. Currently I'm doing this by physically timing the start of the song on each computer.
Are there any built in utilities or ...
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vote
0answers
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Mail app correctly marks spam but does not move it to the junk mail folder
as by message, Mail app does not bother moving mail correctly marked as spam in the spam folder -- this only happen when I am at home, and only during the week-end. I suspect that the IMAP server is ...
1
vote
1answer
19 views
How can I open all the files in all the subdirectories of a folder?
I'm trying to recursively open all the files in a folder, including its directories. I've been playing around with open /path/to/folder/*, and this will open all the files inside that folder but not ...
2
votes
1answer
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Bluetooth keyboard causing wifi to freak out, in turn using all of my CPU and RAM?
I paired my Apple Bluetooth keyboard with my Macbook Retina running 10.8.3 today, and noticed that my fan starting running really loudly.
Opening Activity Monitor, it showed that a task, ...
2
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0answers
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Can I use a straight talk iPhone on Verizon's network?
Can I use a straight talk iPhone (prepaid) on another carrier's network - specifically Verizon?
My understanding is that such a phone comes factory unlocked, so it should be possible.
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0answers
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Different kinds of Apple keyboards
I'm interested in making some custom keyboard cover skins (silicone). If I make one designed for, say, an Apple Wireless Keyboard (aluminum) will it be compatible with other Apple chiclet keyboards ...
2
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0answers
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iTunes deciding not to update podcasts [duplicate]
iTunes, trying to be helpful, automatically stops updating my podcasts when it thinks I've not listened to them recently enough. It's quite maddening!
How can I turn off this "helpful" feature?
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1answer
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How to enter two phone numbers as recipients in Messages
I don't see a comma (,) on my iPhone when I'm in message mode.
So, how do I enter two numbers? The comma is needed to separate the numbers.
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1answer
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Why doesn't iPhoto show up in Spotlight search results?
Recently I noticed that if I do a Spotlight search (using the Spotlight menu on the menu bar), the iPhoto application is not included in the results. If I open a Finder window to the Applications ...
0
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1answer
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What time do iTunes Connect daily sales reports begin and end?
The iOS app store and iTunes Connect generate daily sales reports for apps. The reports say, for example, that I have 15 app purchases and 10 in-app purchases. What time of day do these reports begin ...
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Is there an app that properly displays PDFs in 16:9 in AirPlay?
Right now I can show images through AirPlay in Keynote presentation mode and it properly shows on an AirPlay display that is 16:9 however I also need to zoom in on the image and draw on it, now just ...
