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    Question i got ipad mini 2 and i need to unlock

    i have a old ipad mini 2 and i reset it and it got unlocked, i dont know the email and password,the bill and box associated with the device, how to unlock it? somebody please help me with this
  2. J

    [SOLVED] Android to Iphone switch, need some information.

    If you don't want to see the opening go to the next paragraph. Hi Guys, been looking at the newer apple products recently and have been swayed to at least try an iPhone out. I have always been a die hard Android fan, but recently looking deeper into the grasp that google has on me I find myself...
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    Question two step authentication change

    how can i take off two step authentication on the iphone? i know it make it less secure but it's also preventing me from logging in on my other device. it asks me the the authentication code but it doesn't give me the option to type it in, which is why i want to remove it. i've tried going...
  4. M

    Question iphone 4s to iphone 8 transfer

    how can i transfer all my text messages that i have on my iphone 4s to my iphone 8? i'm looking to transfer every message i've send on my on iphone 4s to my iphone 8
  5. ceriumin

    [SOLVED] Iphone SE battery dead?

    My friend currently has an Iphone SE and she is trying to fix an issue that had occured for the last 2 days. The apple logo and white screen is shown on the phone for a few seconds and the phone completely switches off. This happened 2 days ago, however today, the phone showed the 'no battery'...
  6. EmanuelDood

    [SOLVED] Macbook Pro booting windows undesirably

    So I bought a new SSD for my main desktop and I decided to upgrade a Macbook Pro 2010 I have laying around. I formated the SSD I was gonna install on the MBP (of course) and as I turned it on, it just started windows unsuccessfully, as expected. My intend was just to use the SSD instead of the...
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    [SOLVED] Help choosing a laptop

    Hi all HP ZBook 15u G6 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Mobile Workstation i7 or MacBook Pro with touch pad 2019? My laptop has died. I had a HP Pavillion from 2014 which has an i5 processor. Anyway, I'm looking to upgrade for something reliable, durable and capable. My main use for the PC is going to...
  8. K

    [SOLVED] Mac G5: Change DVD drive to exchangable external HD

    Hey guys, I'm about to mod an old Mac G5 case, it's the old story. The thing is that I am wondering if I could exchange the DVD-drive (useless to me) with some other peace of hardware more befitting of our time. So my question is: Can you recommend me some hardware products in the same format...
  9. W

    Question SIMS 4 CRASHING ISSUES ON MACBOOK PRO WITH WIN 7

    Hello, i have a mac book with an i7 (4 x 2.66 ghz) and 8gb of ram. I put windows 7 on the computer and used the latest bootcamp drivers. I dont have the typical issues as other people, my sound works and my graphics driver doesnt crash. The only issues i experience is when playing the sims 4...
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    What is a better choice to buy? [Mac]

    Hi, I would like to know, which one of these Macbooks is a better choice to buy. Either Apple MacBook Air 13,3 (2017) or Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13,3 (2014) The Air is newer but I would say worse than the Pro. I don't have any experience with Mac yet, so I don't know what to expect. This...
  11. M

    Question Should I upgrade my Mac mini 2010 more ram or ssd

    My Mac mini 2010 has 2gb of ram and I have the old spinning hard drive.
  12. LordVile

    [SOLVED] Mechanical keyboard help

    Looking to buy a mechanical keyboard next week. Currently looking at the Coolermaster SK630 TKL version. however wondering if anyone has any other suggestions. I do prefer linear switches not married to any brand or even linear switches but I would like a TKL layout. Been looking for a while but...
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    [SOLVED] Mac Pro 2,1 Processor Compatability Question

    I received a pair of Intel Xeon X5472 3GHz Quad-Core Processor LGA 771 for a Mac Pro 3,1 BUT BUT BUT I was wondering this: Can I put these into a MacPro 2,1 with the same LGA 771 socket? If not, Why not? I'm just trying to understand the processor sockets and why these newer ones with...
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    Question Can you upgrade Macbook pro 13 inch 2019 ssd?

    If i want to get the cheapest Macbook pro 13 inch 2019 which actually cost 1300 .00 with only 128 GB storage Can replace the ssd storage? I am asking because i have read that is soldered and no one who made unboxing videos of it have also tried to show the inside of it.
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    Question upgrading mac osx

    i want to upgrade my mac osx to the latest version. in the app store it says i need a 10.8 or later but i have 10.7, how do i make the upgrade? is there a way that i can keep the look and theme of my desktop with out having all the icons with that cartoon look?
  16. LordVile

    Question Rebuilding PC

    Looking for advice on this PC. Broke My PC up and sold it due to me going to Army Training and that ends this month so looking to rebuild in July. Yes I know Ryzen 3000 is out in July and I'll swap out the CPU and board according if it's worth the price. Going for a Good value ITX build here...
  17. AndrewFreedman

    News Apple Announces macOS Catalina

    In macOS Catalina, iTunes is dead, replaced by Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Podcasts. Apple Announces macOS Catalina : Read more
  18. AndrewFreedman

    News Apple Unleashes New Mac Pro at WWDC

    Apple unveiled a new Mac Pro at WWDC in an attempt to woo creatives. Apple Unleashes New Mac Pro at WWDC : Read more
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    Question 2012 MacBook Pro 15" Keyboard, including power button not working

    Hi guys, I have a friend’s 2012 MBP 15” model that is showing the folder with question mark. Which is due to a bad hard disk, I can hear it is stuck… that is not a problem. However the keyboard including the power button is not working. When I removed the hard disk and turned it on, it went to...
  20. AndrewFreedman

    News Apple MacBook Pros Now Go Up to 8 Cores, Claims Fastest Mac Notebook Ever

    Apple today updated its 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros with faster and Intel Core processors, which the company says make the devices the fastest Mac notebooks ever. Apple MacBook Pros Now Go Up to 8 Cores, Claims Fastest Mac Notebook Ever : Read more
  21. AndrewFreedman

    News Apple Aiming to Fix MacBook Pro Keyboards with New Materials

    Apple is making changes to the "butterfly mechanism" in its MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptop keyboards in an attempt to make the keys more reliable. Apple Aiming to Fix MacBook Pro Keyboards with New Materials : Read more
  22. AndrewFreedman

    Article Supreme Court Rules Apple Anti-trust Lawsuits May Move Forward

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against Apple to allow customers to sue the company for allegedly driving up prices with monopolistic practices. Supreme Court Rules Apple Anti-trust Lawsuits May Move Forward : Read more
  23. Endre

    Question Copy/Paste speed difference: macOS vs. Windows PC

    A friend of mine owns a macOS laptop (CPU: Intel i5, 16GB DDR4, OSX on SSD). He copied a 33GB file from his internal drive to the desktop in about 1 second! I own a Desktop PC (CPU: Intel i7-9700K, 16GB DDR4, Windows 10 x64 on SATA-SSD). I copied a 16GB file from Local Disk C to the Desktop...
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    Question Apple to Pay Qualcomm Over $4.5B In Past Licensing Fees

    In its Q2 earnings report, Qualcomm said that Apple owes the chipmaker between $4.5 and $4.7 billion after the two companies settled their lawsuit in April. Apple to Pay Qualcomm Over $4.5B In Past Licensing Fees : Read more
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    Info Apple Reportedly Snatched Intel's Top 5G Developer Before Qualcomm Settlement

    Leaked email shows that Apple hired Intel's lead developer for 5G technology only a few weeks before the iPhone maker settled the legal battle with Qualcomm. Apple Reportedly Snatched Intel's Top 5G Developer Before Qualcomm Settlement : Read more
  26. LordVile

    MacBook Air vs Surface laptop 2

    Thinking about getting a laptop for light work paired with a desktop for gaming etc. So want a lightweight but capable machine. Would be looking at the bottom spec for either, I am prepared to learn MacOS and I do have an iPhone + Apple Music which are obviously pluses for the MacBook...
  27. M

    Question Basic USB-C to Thunderbolt 3 Question

    Can I connect a Thunderbolt 3 HUB to a MacBook 12" (non-Thunderbolt 3) USB-C port and still have all HUB ports usable (ignoring drop in transfer speed)? HUB in question: OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock https://www.owcdigital.com/products/thunderbolt-3-dock-14-port I know OWC sells USB-C HUB model, but...
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    Question How to Use Apple/iOS Emojis on Windows 10?

    Hi everyone. Does anyone know of any way to use Apple/iOS emojis on Windows 10? I need to use emojis for something, but I think the emojis on Windows 10 are relatively ugly compared to Apple/iOS emojis. Does anyone know of any way at all to use Apple/iOS emojis on Windows 10? Or is there a...
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    Question 2012 Macbook Air vs more recent Windows laptop

    Hi, I'm in the market for a laptop to work on the go: web browsing, editing in Wordpress, writing in Word, some light Photoshop, watching movies... Nothing too demanding, but it's important that I can do it smoothly. I have the chance to get a 2012 Macbook Air (i5-3427u, 4 GB RAM, 128 SSD) for...
  30. abryant

    Report: Apple's Not Sure Intel Can Supply 5G iPhone Modems

    Apple is reportedly worried that Intel won't be able to supply enough wireless modems for the launch of its first 5G iPhone in 2020. Read more here. NATHANIEL MOTT @nathanielmott Nathaniel Mott is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He covers software and hardware component news.
  31. yupu

    [SOLVED] what operating system is recommended for an unsupported white macbook

    Hello, earlier this week i found my old white macbook laptop that has a cracked screen, i used this laptop back when it came out (i think 2008 or 2009) in those days it was a very fast and efficient laptop (im a windows user now btw). one day the screen broke and i remember it costed like half...
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    Question Macbook pro 2017 storage issue

    So I own MacBook pro-2017, but I have an issue with the storage. The deal is that "system" takes up close to 300 GB of storage (precisely it is 291,21 GB). I have tried several cleaning programmes but nothing seems to work, so I'm asking if I have to do a hard reset of my mac or if there is an...
  33. abryant

    News Intel Confirms Apple Macs Will Switch to Arm CPUs by 2020, Says Report

    Two different reports from this week point to Apple working on switching Macs to its own chips and allowing iOS developers to port their apps to Macs. Read more here. LUCIAN ARMASU @Lucian Armasu Lucian Armasu is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He covers software news and the...
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    Question Help between two types of monitors for gaming?

    So I just recently built my first computer. I have an Asus strix 2080, i7-9700k, and 16GB 3200Mhz Corsair ram. The monitor I just bought is a 24” Dell that is 1440p, 1ms response time, and 144hz. It was on a sweet deal, but I worried about the fact that it is TN panel. (Model is S2417DG) I was...
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    Question Line In stereo through laptop mic socket

    ASUS N56VM, Windows 8.1. The problem: Realtek HD audio (6.0.1.8186) shows 2 channel 16 bit DVD input for the microphone. But it only records the left channel and copies it to the right so in effect giving a mono input. The mic is 2 channel stereo. No problem recording stereo internally. No...
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    Question Why does my Galaxy S9 show that I'm on a 5Ge network?

    Someone on the internet said that my phone doesn't have the right antenna for 5G. But at the top it says 5G. I have AT&T.
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    [SOLVED] Started My First PC Build, Need 3 More Items On A $250 Budget!

    Have the Moba/CPU/RAM/GPU so far but i still need a good power supply, SSD (pref 500gig) and a case (pref good airflow and quietness?), I have $250 to work with. Here's what i have so far, https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pDdrFt
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    Question MSI GV72 7RE. BSOD after installing Dragon Center app.

    Hey. I have a strange problem with my MSI GV72 7RE. After "MSI Dragon Center" and "System Control Manager (SCM)" installation (dedicated to my laptop, I tried installing version from the CD I had in box, and newest from MSI site), after unplugging battery I have BSOD with code :"CRITICAL...
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    Question why is my i7-870 overheating?

    i think i know why its running around 90c on battlefield one with a stock cooler it makes sense to why because i mean its a stock cooler and bf1 is high intensive game i may answer my own question here but it goes even higher then 90 sometimes now idle its ok its less than 50 around 42 on...
  40. I Josh I

    [SOLVED] Looking for new mouse

    Hi all So my current mouse has seen better days and I was looking to get a new one. I do my fair share of gaming but I also do a lot of desktop work. There are quite a few options out there and am not sure what to look for. What are your suggestions? Also for price, I would like to keep it...