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Transfer song from old ipod to touch while retaining "date added"

hey guys know of program allows retain "date added" of songs- how in older ipod. know there progs out there can playlists, ratings, play count etc date added 1 more need.. in advance..   any thoughts? again   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod touch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPhone Purchase & Australia

the day before 1.1.1 update arranging funds transfer friend on holiday in buy me iphone & bring me in australia, i'm not sure. macrumors users, guys great, please me few things straight answering these queries of mine... if iphone bought now, come pre-loaded 1.1.1 or still 1.0.2 ? if comes 1.1.1, can degrade down 1.0.2? is idea use iphone 1.0.2, knowing never able upgrade firmware? now 1.1.1 issues, better off using motorola until iphone gets released officially here (1 yr @ least & possibly never)? please give me advice on these points & on else related me. help, -doobi18   in case have decided avoid hassle , wait official version arrive, in u.k. , have 5 weeks wait. there news yet when released in oz?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch ...

The Ultimate Mac

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hello all, first post here on macrumors , ive been following closely on various users opinions regarding wonderful world of mac. officail guys, ive convinced parents me mac. no more windows me!!! 15 year old sophomore in high school, became apparent new computer necessary follow school curriculm ease. ive decided wait leopard first os im still having trouble deciding whether or not desktop or laptop. using mac school work (presentations, word documents, research etc.) , running computer 5-8 hours day constant usage. honest, computer go me until end of freshman year @ college. video editing , music editing , enjoy computer as can. reason ive considered notebook portabiliy factor , small size. when released new imacs glass , aluminum enclosure, how can in right mind pass up? father has decided himself 24inch imac , said should pick notebook. desktop amazing. between 13inch blackbook , 20inch 320gb hd imac. same price hard decision. , adore imacs screen,...

Looking for somthing like Remote Desktop

i want able see going on imac @ home while i'm on imac @ work. don't want person on imac @ home knowing i'm watching computer. possible? in advance, michael   sounds want vnc. @ chicken of vnc.   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

No sounds coming from my speakers

i went play music itunes on macbook pro when realized speakers werent producing sounds. wont play through internal speakers or through stereo, externally. inlcudes itunes, , system sounds sounds various programs ive tried. volume controls working fine well. sound menu still says im running on internal speakers , yet im getting nothing out of them. got ideas?   check audio midi setup if default output set built in ouput.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iWork vs. MS Office

hi, i've been looking purchasing iwork alternative ms office. have question. replacement? of stories have heard , demos have seen..it looks creates graphical things. not plain word documents, presentations, or spreadsheets. true? or basics well? thanks!   nike = it switched in august new imac along purchase of iwork. kicking myself not doing sooner. have save ton of money not buying vista , office '07. thing delayed switching wanted leopard (waiting looooong time), after seeing new imac, "couldn't" wait longer. since switch, have gladly handed on laptop wife. think i've used 1 or 2 times since, , 1 of times wife figure out. reason why uses work home. iwork worth money , simplicity gives complete letters, presentations, , spread sheets. later, mondo   Forums ...

Need opinion on buying a second-hand eMac 2006

hi all, saw deal @ computer store near place yesterday, , wanted evaluate , know whether should go or not... emac 2006 following config (which read off cd/dvd-drive's flip-open slot...) code: 1.4 ghz g4 processor 1 gb ram 160 gb hard drive cd-rw/dvd-rw drive and being sold canadian $500 works out us$ 500.15 , euros 355 , uk pound 250 according google calculator... guys think deal??? also, please suggest me way check tech specs of mac using nifty tool or something? new macs, looking cpu-z/everest can give h/w information pc... please help... regards, prav.   cool-dude-prav said: ↑ also, please suggest me way check tech specs of mac using nifty tool or something? new macs, looking cpu-z/everest can give h/w information pc... please help... regards, prav. click expand... click on "about ...

Best External HDD?

i've been , forth on debate (on forum well) many times, , don't want wait longer. need 750gb, 1tb, external drive asap. must have firewire 800, , preferrably 1tb capacity, capable of video editing , storing .mkv movie files. going western digital mybook pro fw800 guys didn't seem enthusiastic it. please, give me brand , model number , approval, , i'll it. want done debate! haha, i'm sure guys can relate me.   get 1 of these , , pair of 500gb seagates.   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

GoPhone Pick Your Plan + iPhone = Success?

this question may have been asked few times i've been impatient , can't clear answer... gophone customer at&t , wondering if buy iphone, able transfer sim old phone iphone , have work properly? if work, add unlimited data ($19.99) , unlimited text ($19.99) $49.99 plan? hope made kind of clear, if not let me know. want figure out before buy iphone next month. help!   nope, can't drop old sim in iphone, have activate new account on itunes , setting prepaid account won't allow number porting. check out this thread .   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music ...

Feeler: Xbox 360 Elite SOLD!!!!!

i have xbox 360 elite thinking getting rid of. comes (system, componet cables, 120 gig hd, black controller, etc). how think this?   would want 16gb ipod touch, apple tv, wii, or cash?   Forums Archive Archives of Old Posts Marketplace Archive 2 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Help! Can no longer connect xp to my AP Express

hi all, i've had aiport express base station few years now. had reset it, , ever since, cannot use xp notebook on it. have desktop pc (with belkin wifi card) , macbook, connect fine. xp notebook (a lenovo t60) sees network , connects, no web/email throughput (interestingly enough, can streaming internet radio). it's wep encrypted, btw, same problems occur when it's not. also, can use airport utilities regardless... ideas? i'm clueless @ point. - jg   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iDrive GONE?! & .Mac Web Gallery Disappeared

anyone else have issue? came work today , went take @ photos had uploaded yesterday , gallery gone, not exist, etc... granted have close 1,000 photos in 35 different galleries online, displaying fine last night, didn't delete of them via iphoto, , http://gallery.mac.com/spimp31 upon further inspection, following idisk error when try pull winxp: "account error: nonexistent" account renewed/created 2 weeks ago. i'm @ total loss what's happened here.   Forums Macs macOS macOS iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPhone bloggers

http://arstechnica.com/journals/app...pad-movable-type-gain-iphone-admin-dashboards   this cool.. if still used moveable type   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Portrait lens for Nikon

i starting take portraits couple of high school seniors , have been getting away d50 kit lens, time upgrade think, budget around $400-$450(its new lens or ipod touch!) , portraits, brand not issue me, care quality not makes it, let me know if better wait , buy more expensive lens, if have wait long time before have money again, f/2.8 if thats possible. looking @ this   i hear 50 mm 1.8 pretty good, , extremly sharp. low aperture nice blurry background. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/247091-usa/nikon_2137_normal_af_nikkor_50mm.html   Forums Special Interests Digital Photography iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork ...

FYI: 16GB iPhone in Jan.

hey guy's got at&t store lady there told me got memo today had printed 16 gb iphone released in janurary or possibly first of december holiday season. showed me paper had apple letter head on it. in case people want hold out little longer..   i doubt released 1st of december "the holiday season", apple have released these ipods holiday season, 1st december late.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

5400 vs 7200rpm

hi guys, i'm new here. briefly, i'm pc user , i've been (for more 15years). i'm audio production, paying game ionce in whiel, i'm billion light years being hardcore gamer. plan on changing computer, pc 3yo , it's time upgrade me thinks. friend of mine bought macbook , seems cool. i'm having hard time making decision moving pc mac difficult me (also, desktop laptop not easy). go macbook pro 15 - 2,16ghz - 2gb of ram; that's initial idea. i'm wondering hdd. fear 5400rpm might slow. there noticeable difference between 2 (in performance/heat/...)? have 7200rpm on such laptop? shedding light other comment on purchase or on ida switch pc mac welcome (but please no pro-mac , anti-billgates comments then, i'd rather read useful) help. cheers f.   i'm pc user, pc ive become mac fanatic, no way ever completly stop usin...

Any Good 1440x900 Wallpaper Sites?

i'm looking website 1440x900 wallpapers. comic wallpapers batman spidey etc... give appreciated. thanks.   http://www.interfacelift.com   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPod Touch capacity is way too low

for $50 less, can ipod ten times capacity.   jim on wall said: ↑ for $50 less, can ipod ten times capacity. click expand... i suggest people stop treating ipod touch traditional ipod, a.k.a. music/video player.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod touch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iWeb '08 gutted my website. Images are gone. No drop shadows. Ugly!

i installed iweb '08 , ran latest iweb '08 software update before opening program. using 24 in. core2duo imac running mac os x 10.4.10. next double-clicked on domain icon in user/library/application support/iweb folder , waited while program converted existing website had been created iweb '06 , published .mac account. looked fine in iweb. added graphic page , pressed publish button. after long delay while entire site uploaded, visited site , discovered dozens of graphic elements no longer visible. empty boxes appear , disappear each of missing items supposed appear. if item hyperlink, link still works, phantom-like, if click on spot item should be. also, there no longer drop shadows. reflections, rotations , transparencies still function, however. problems described persist regardless of browser or platform used. checked using firefox, safari , i.e. on mac , i.e. under windows. ran tests, creating page items importing graphi...

Panasonic AVC-Intra Codec for FCP?

any rumors fcp supporting new panasonic avc intra codec? not avchd (long gop) avc intra (h.264)? require more rendering or converting before can use it? looking @ buying hpx-2000 new avc intra board, recording p2. avc intra h.264 codec not long gop mpeg-2. www.serv.com.ua/img/zstored/file/avc_intra_white_paper_ver_1_3.pdf https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/news_info/nab2006releases/nab06_\ 16.html http://www.quantel.com/site/en.nsf/html/8ad99d55c4acff7e802572cd002d4fa8   Forums Special Interests Digital Video iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Has WD's reliability improved since the early '00s?

for years (mostly in late 90s/early '00s) bought consumer grade wd drives because bb/cc/cusa sold , didn't know places newegg. inevitably these drives fail...thankfully while on warranty, if can thankful drive failing. switched seagate, which, knock on wood, held beautifully until didn't need them. i'm happy w/ seagate, wds bench faster, caviar se16 , re2. how reliability on these drives. going last me 3-4 years video editing or boot drive or can expect them die in 1-2?   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Ups

hello everyone, in market ups. have 2 notebooks. new mbp, , old xp machine. have external hdd xp machine , important files. i'm in market dual sata drive external enclosure 2 750gb drives in it. drive formatted used mac, mac work horse. along have 23" acd. thinking of getting smaller external hdd , using time machine when leopard launches. looking ups can run 3 external hard drives , acd. read article , 1 choose sounded best, apc, seemed out of price range. have experience ups, , think idea this? don't want working off of hdd , have shut off , screw working on. since both comps laptops they'll run off of own batteries. electrical outtages, or brown outs don't occur much, have definately happened @ bad times. thanks!   i think double post.... http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=346431   ...

iPhone gets Hot

i'm on 4th iphone , same reason, piss poor battery life. last phone got 45min. usage , 5hr. standby @ 30% battery remaining. 3 battery life once in while rarely. decided send apple time see if fix or phone different batch. loaner sent me awesome, wanted keep it. confirmed not crazy , i'm not expecting much. 1 thing 3 phones had common @ full charge @ night , dead in morning. new 1 sent me seemed one, charged when got @ around 4pm, went bed @ 11:30pm , dead in morning. when went bed battery indicator still hadn't budged full. thing have in common warm , start drain fast. of settings turned down or off. i've been reading forums time , familiar settings drain battery faster. else experiencing these issues and/or know how can fix this, because it's not phone.   no 1 elses phone gets hot times , battery drains quite quickly?   ...

the ram of my ibook G4

i have 512 mb of ram on ibook, everyday use fine, problem when running things use lot of video ram cpu heats way liking, gets near 63 c 1 app open using shockwave. thing gets me still have 86 mb of free ram , 260 mb of inactive ram. why isn't being used instead of cpu, want relax , not overheat. cpu running @ 10-20% idle.   my ibook well, think there not can it. age issue (thermal grease not last forever "perfect" thermal bridge break down on time esp. heat) take on it.   Forums Macs PowerPC Macs iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Upgrade advice saught!

hello, switched , buying parts nice big mac pro - can advise if work in mac pro , whether need buy cables blug in? feel bit stupid asking specification says pc. internal hard disc http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=42qd&categoryselectedid=11154&navigationkey=11154,40970000#specifications memory - says here not mix eec have no idea means - keeping existing 1gb came mac pro http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=e2412fefa5ca7304 thanks!   if sata hard drive should fine using in mac pro. , long crucial says ram works in mac pro should fine using that.   Forums Macs Mac Accessories iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professio...

Help? (Migrating from PC to new Mac)

i getting first actual new mac(i have emac thats old) , want transfer data pc xp new imac 20inch! first...i have photos in "my photos" , each folder inside photos album how import these iphoto without loosing nicely sorted photos? secondly..i have 80gigs of music /videos (half videos) , want them on new imac...how so..i have backup on external drive..how add them itunes on computer , not on external thirdly...i use outlook express email...how transfer email settings..contacts..mail etc? (and dont want have buy something) can blank dvds used burn dvds? or apple branded? lastly how install printer hooked on pc? help?   well, can of these: eric lewis said: ↑ first...i have photos in "my photos" , each folder inside photos album how import these iphoto without loosing nicely sorted photos? click expand...

Apple Asking Feedback for Leopard 9A499

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apple mailed out survey link adc developers asking feedback on current leopard seed (9a499). survey asking developers comparison between mac os x 10.5 leopard , shipping version of mac os x tiger (10.4): quote this survey intended allow compare experiences using mac os x leopard build 9a499 , shipping version of mac os x tiger (10.4.x). please rate areas have used in 9a499. click expand... the survey provides comparison choices of - worse - worse - same - better - better on wide range of mac os x tools , features. described areas of comparison broken down mail & web, graphics & media, setup & mobility, desktop & interface, productivity & communication, , sharing & devices. must adc developer participate in survey (verified email). apple expected ship final version of mac os x leopard (10.5) in october. article link   ...

new iMac vs Mac Pro

i have gotten tired of waiting mac pro updated , interested know how new imac 2.8 core 2 duo extreme , 1tb hard drive , 4 gigs ram handle working in fcp studio 2 , adobe cs3 master collection software. naturally add external firewire hardrives video editing, enjoy running windows games on nice 24 inch screen. main concern 256 mb video card offered. how limit performance on 24 inch screen? new imac viable alternative running software mentioned above in reliable , stable way mac pro? 4 gig maximum ram on imac noticeable limit on speed or performance of imac video editing? advice.   i tired of waiting mac pro update in april! when octo cores announced, laughed , bought 4 core mac pro. main reason upgradable nature of mac pro. don't use video editing, heavy photoshop user (files between 500mb , 1.5gb). huge amount of ram can put in thing can't beat. say, grab mac pro , forget up...

How to lock my mbp without effecting on the running apps??

i got first mac yesterday(15'' 2.4 mbp).and wonder if theres anyway lock mbp password,with apps running(without closing led)?? question- how convert wmv files format quality edit in imovie hd?? (other flip4mac) thanks,   if set accounts (in system preferences under accounts --> login options) enable fast user switching, can choose show login window, won't close running programs.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Removing completely from iPhoto and HDD

it annoys me when remove photo library in iphoto still remains on hdd. leaves myriad of unwanted photos filling space. how when deleting photo can rid of traces? b   is iphoto organizing photos? have emptied iphoto's trash?   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

.mac and business/personal email

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i've setup business email (email@domain.com) , personal email (email@mac.com) mail app. i've synced everything, can't business mail online. thought .mac sync mail accounts, it's seems working mac email address. ideas?   what mean 'sync'? business account imap account? saying can't access it's emails, or saying changes made on work machine don't correspond mac @ home?   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

MB and MBP Hard Cases from eBay?

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based on feedback, seems has sold hundreds of these cases. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebayisapi.dll?viewitem&item=300131149407 what's anyone's experience hard cases seller? how quality compare speck case?   hardcase anyone? feed guy has, must own product.   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Finance App

i looking app can keep track of spendings (from bills entertainment). doesn't have free, free better. have tried cha-ching. didn't it, not price anyways.   money jumsoft rather nice, imo.   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Macbook Pro graphics

i needed deciding between 2 15" model macbook pros. feel of interests, baseline macbook pro fine. however, feel want play games on windows side. games play found on ps2 , xbox 360. play games time time, want graphics (detail, no skipping, etc). need upgraded graphics card? if possible, want save money. thanks!   when had @ of newest games windows, found invariably recommended have 256mb of vram run well. made own mind , went top level macbook pro.   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Before buying a Macbook

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hi everyone, i've been thinking in getting mac , change other os have, before i've got questions regarding computer. use lot computer downloading/uploading music, programs through net , on, need anti-virus?i know apple virus-free downloading many things , stuff have chance infect it? been apple store , showed me anti-virus.... suppose it's regarding windows option... thing fact macbook doesn't have high graffic...(64mb) affect computer in aspect?appart playing videogames... i've heard gonna replace once again macbooks range of new ones possible change of graffic...and else...is possible? knowing they're kinda new,just couple of months since latest renew... thank you!   alexeilg said: ↑ i've heard gonna replace once again macbooks range of new ones possible change of graffic...and else...is possib...

Custom icons deleted after Quicktime 7.2 update..Help

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i installed quicktime 7.2 update (i have qt pro know, not sure if that's relevant problem) once restarted, icons i'd installed qt files have gone, , i'm left blank white icons of video files, see pic. have idea how fix this? (i've dragged custom icons candybar, restarted, relaunched finder etc, none of has worked.) i've attached 2 pics- icons looks now, , should be.   attached files: a"> picture 2.png file size: 33.3 kb views: 66 picture 3.png file size: 17.5 kb views: 68 Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System So...

Azureus Id3 Tag Help

hey i'm new , searched forums couldn't find on this. use azureus torrent sharing , i've been having lot of problems same error of files being "corrupted", followed azureus re-downloading torrent have. i've read on other forums itunes automatically rewrites id3 tags, causes files names inconsistent. torrent community i'm part of requires users maintain ratios. because azureus keeps re-downloading files, i'm in jeopardy of having ratio lowered , getting booted. there way stop itunes rewriting tags?   itunes rewrites id3 tags make piracy more difficult. if up/downloading copyright free file (i.e. own recordings) suggest use different mp3 encoder. if up/downloading purposes of piracy, you'll no here. ... note remind posters discussion of how pirate copyright material or obtain such material forbidden on macrumors, , such discussion deleted. di...

Brought iPhone to Canada..works great!

so brought iphone canada after activated in usa @ friends house..and pay american bank account in florida..where summer house is...the coverage at&t in ontario..im in london...(well rogers carier since there no at&t here) , works amazingly well...but have pay 50cents minute long distance , still have free data good....ipod amazing! edit: canadian...i live in london,ontario   eric lewis said: ↑ so brought iphone canada after activated in usa @ friends house..and pay american bank account in florida..where summer house is...the coverage at&t in ontario..im in london...(well rogers carier since there no at&t here) , works amazingly well...but have pay 50cents minute long distance , still have free data good....ipod amazing! click expand... excellent job man, had friend wanted know if work... nice   ...

out of state sim card... activation in ca...

hello, have att phone, maryland number. live in california, want keep md number. process me iphone in cali? buy phone, register on itunes, put sim card in, , walah!? pricing plans? thanks! r.   i california able activate in las vegas no problem, should fine   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

New Forum: iPhone Tips, Help, and Troubleshooting

own iphone? need or want troubleshooting advice? please post to: iphone , troubleshooting existing threads moved there shortly. arn   the forum has been updated include tips or advice might have iphone users. it's natural fit , should reduce of volume on iphone forum. arn   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Another battery grumble

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another reason grumble inability remove battery: never mind not being able carry spare, need pull out battery make sure it's off! both of last 2 phones i've had pull out battery reset power button wouldn't work since phone had frozen. given how complex iphone relative many phones, it's quite possible we'll see hangs/crashes on too. plus, there have been several reported cases of phones switching on during flights (it happened 1 of colleagues on recent flight london), , on occasion passenger has been asked remove battery. never mind stories people's phones being remotely powered we've seen on last couple of months..   apple has dealt 1 years! case in point: ipods freeze too, sometimes! there specific procedure reset ipod (hold off on, press , hold select + menu), i'm sure there specific button procedure soft/hard reset iphone. if on flight, p...

ibook G4 help

sorry double post, posted in macbook forum accidentally (could mod delete one?). here's post: ok, bizarre case; i'll preface saying i've worked on over dozen g4 ibooks, including own (which works fine). here's case: working ibook when received replace optical drive. replaced optical drive, replaced no damage , parts connected correctly. after repair, ibook not book (flashing folder/question mark). booted firewire mode, g5 (diagnostic machine) wouldn't identify computer. tried booting osx install disc; 3 times apple logo shifted right , down artifacts in space moved from, 1 time crossed out circle replaced apple logo. tried booting hardware test disc different ibook, got "does not support ibook" shut down/restart menu. removed added ram , airport card; same symptoms. though didn't touch hdd cables, took apart again check cables. symptoms persist. @ now. thoughts? ideas? next step go original o...

Trouble sending email via wifi

hi, checking see if has suggestion on sending emails when connected wifi network. can send , receive emails through outlook account when connected edge network, when connected wifi can receive, can't send emails. suggestions on common settings problems causing this? thanks, mike   what email server using? kind of email account? guess home internet (wifi) blocks outgoing smtp servers unless isp's server. example if isp cox - can send email via cox internet connection cox smtp server (smtp.west.cox.net or similar).   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Profession...

weird Itunes problem. Ipod classic 80g

or, atleast find weird. got brand new ipod classic 80g. plug xp pro pc open itunes 7.4.3.1. itunes asks if want register ipod, "continue" , message: "your request cannot completed. make sure computer's date set correctly , accepts cookies itunes music store....." ok. refreshed time, allowed cookies, lower privicy setting, , make sure i'm logged itunes store....still same trouble. if "register later" message , cannot see ipod's library. can add files want, itunes not show ipod library edit or apply settings. when plug ipod laptop, works (doesn't ask register though).... ideas? thanks!   oh, , yes, i've installed new ipod update. still not working properly.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch ...

Crossover?

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hi, wondering if need virus software if crossover mac?   no, there no windows installation involved   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Reinstalling Mac OS X

hello all! i'm reinstalling mac os x on ibook cause sold it, how make when person starts goes through music , has them type there name?   once point, turn off mac. when boot up, they'll music , whatnot.   Forums Macs macOS macOS iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Is there a way to embed a flash file onto my desktop?

there countdown timer on webpage (flash) embed onto desktop dont have continuously access webpage see timer. there way can this? i'm using tiger.   well when leopard comes out, can use webclip widget or called.   Forums Macs macOS macOS iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

please help: re connecting macbook to monitor

sorry if sounds stupid question wondering if , need buy , connect macbook lcd monitor. need keyboard in order use macbook looking @ lcd screen? helping- i'm still trying used using mac.   budge9 said: ↑ sorry if sounds stupid question wondering if , need buy , connect macbook lcd monitor. need keyboard in order use macbook looking @ lcd screen? helping- i'm still trying used using mac. click expand... depends on connection plan use vga or dvi. you'll either need buy mini-dvi vga or mini-dvi dvi cable apple. if monitor has dvi that's connection you'll want use. time you'll need external keyboard type of setup if plan on using macbook in clamshell mode.   Forums Macs Notebooks ...

Speakers Problems?

hey both speakers (on bottom) supposed work time right? not 1 speaker ipod , 1 calls? cuz left speaker works fine, right 1 really, quiet, if works @ all, have put thumb on left speaker , put right 1 ear me hear out of it, can expected form apple store on this?   not sure this, check in iphone prefs way change sound. maybe have sound set fade more left side... that's happened lot macbook.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

The UK iPhone Queue Line Thread

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here's can post going iphone come november 9th, , time. give me chance see sort of time should there. right i'm going regent street store in london, arr. @ 6am.   rossoa said: ↑ here's can post going iphone come november 9th, , time. give me chance see sort of time should there. right i'm going regent street store in london, arr. @ 6am. click expand... mean you're going there @ 6am on nov. 9, or right - in right in september?? if so, wow!   Forums Archive Archives of Old Posts iPhone Purchaser Meetups iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applic...

Macbook screen issue similar to iPod touch

after hearing issue ipod touch having negative black effect , got me noticing 2 month old black macbook has similar problem. don't know if normal on macbooks, mine, if angle of screen far back, can see negative black effect. if angle perfectly, less noticeable. i'd know if normal on macbooks , if there's can if is? also, screen have has light leaking on bottom. i've seen worse on youtube, i've figured macbooks had problem , used bad screens (at least macbooks). thanks.   becuase of glossy screen think have limted viewing angle? hence have negative black effect on screen. i'l stand correction   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple W...

when will new MBP's come out?

what next mbp's have , when people think come out. biggest question guys think 15' mbp nay kind of resolution bump? sweet have 15' 16850x1050   feb or march.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

option + command + d is broken [dock hiding], help?

hi guys, every once in while happens, , have no clue how fixed in past. fear might have been when formatted. problem: dock hiding / unhiding keyboard shortcut, option + command + d, not working. happens: when hit key combination, dock pops momentarily goes down. if hold down key combination dock stays visible, until let go of keyboard, @ point dock hides again. attempted solutions: i've tried full power cycle. i've run cocktail try , clean out small issues system. don't know else try. had problem? know of solution?   strange issue. sure 1 of keys isn't sticking when you're pressing it? if not, try create user account, , see if problem persists.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS...

Safari left click issues

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i can go (i.e. left click)any web site favs - no probs there. but, when want select item within page left button has no effect on safari (i've had fire firefox assistance guys issue). suggestions please?   which version of safari using (if beta, may bad luck) ? quit safari, open disk utility, select hd, , click 'repair disk permissions'...hope helps   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless