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      • Thread I Cloud

        I Cloud

        My Preferences is not working in I cloud for my computer. They are not communicating at all. Unable to get to I cloud?view more
        Eric Root
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        I Cloud

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        • Thread Partition with half full external HDD

          Partition with half full external HDD

          Hi everyone!   My external Harddrive was half full when i decided to make a partition on it. I am on OS X 10.11.5   I use Disk Utility and choose my harddisk. Pressed the Partition and on the graphic indi...view more
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          Partition with half full external HDD

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          • Thread system preference panes wont open

            system preference panes wont open

            System preference panes won't open.   Getting a random email address for icloud access.  Havent used this email for 5 years.  Can't find anywhere to delete it.view more
            Kappy
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            system preference panes wont open

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            • Thread how to transfer iPhone programs to a new iPhone

              how to transfer iPhone programs to a new iPhone

              I own a I Phone that died 5 S and it is not repairable according to the Apple Store.  I have purchased a replacement I Phone another 5 S.  How do I transfer programs to the new I Phone?view more
              infosee
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              how to transfer iPhone programs to a new iPhone

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              • Thread Can't Open JPEG/ JPG

                Can't Open JPEG/ JPG

                Hello all, I have a conundrum with my photos. For whatever reason I can not open some of my photos. They were taken with the same camera, same memory card e.c.t. Some of the photos uploaded well, some not. They are ...view more
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                Can't Open JPEG/ JPG

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                • Thread This Mac can't connect to iCloud

                  This Mac can't connect to iCloud

                  Hello,   I am getting this pop up almost every time I log in to my user account (2014 MacBook Air 13")   The first time or two that it takes me to iCloud Preferences, I enter the password (you can't hit ...view more
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                  This Mac can't connect to iCloud

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                  • Thread AppleMail with Google Mail Causing Shut Down

                    AppleMail with Google Mail Causing Shut Down

                    Hi,   I am using an iMac late 2012 and I started having issues where the iMac was completely shutting off with no warning (like pulling the power plug).  The shut off would then not even respond to the powe...view more
                    Eric Root
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                    AppleMail with Google Mail Causing Shut Down

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                    • Thread Calendar making new calendars every sync!

                      Calendar making new calendars every sync!

                      My El Capitan Macbook Pro duplicates all the icloud calenders stored on icloud. So I have 5,6,7 duplicates every sync. This also is happening on reminders. So i have 5, 6,7, 10 duplicates for reminders on my macbook. ...view more
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                      Calendar making new calendars every sync!

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                      • Thread I travel A LOT, how do I backup my new Macbook?

                        I travel A LOT, how do I backup my new Macbook?

                        I have all the iCloud setting turned on, so they synchronise, e.g., contacts, iCloud Drive, photos App.   I would also like to know if or how I can backup the settings on this new Macbook, I am new to macOS by t...view more
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                        I travel A LOT, how do I backup my new Macbook?

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                        • Thread I am getting a constant message that my computer is unable to connect with iCloud due to a problem with my account

                          I am getting a constant message that my computer is unable to connect with iCloud due to a problem with my account

                          I have entered the correct password, and checked my account, and all devices are showing correctly.  After a recent OS upgrade, I was required to change the password, which I did -- and this new password is the o...view more
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                          I am getting a constant message that my computer is unable to connect with iCloud due to a problem with my account

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                          • Thread How do I pause icloud photos on OS X El Capitan 10.11.6

                            How do I pause icloud photos on OS X El Capitan 10.11.6

                            I have just loaded large number of photos 10,000 from other machines into photos.   Icloud is taking a long time and slowed internet for anything else.   Can I pause the icloud while I do some other things...view more
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                            How do I pause icloud photos on OS X El Capitan 10.11.6

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                            • Thread Problem with Keychain and AppleID

                              Problem with Keychain and AppleID

                              A few weeks ago I bought a 13-inch macbook pro retina display in the USA, and everything was working great. I had logged into my Apple ID and had zero problems. I then turned off my computer and went back to China. Wh...view more
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                              Problem with Keychain and AppleID

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                              • Thread Who do I use Find My Mac if my mac mini is th eonly apple product that I have?

                                Who do I use Find My Mac if my mac mini is th eonly apple product that I have?

                                How do I use FIND MY MAC, if I do not own any other mac products?  I have a Galaxy phone and a Kindle.view more
                                malkashayna
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                                Who do I use Find My Mac if my mac mini is th eonly apple product that I have?

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                                • Thread How to take screenshots in MacBook?

                                  How to take screenshots in MacBook?

                                  Hi All I am really eager to take Screenshots but I cant find it anywhere help plz ?view more
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                                  How to take screenshots in MacBook?

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                                  • Thread Lost saved Passwords After El Capitan Update!

                                    Lost saved Passwords After El Capitan Update!

                                    I updated to the most recent El Capitan update on August 1, 2016. I haven't used my computer much prior to today, but now I notice that my entire saved passwords tab has been wiped of all its contents! FORTUNATELY I u...view more
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                                    Lost saved Passwords After El Capitan Update!

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                                    • Thread Backing up documents in iBooks with iCloud

                                      Backing up documents in iBooks with iCloud

                                      Are documents in iBooks saved during a backup using Time Machine? IBooks  is prompted as an option as a place to save pdf documents on my MacBook Pro, (late 2013) but it is not listed as an option to include in ...view more
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                                      Backing up documents in iBooks with iCloud

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                                      • Thread I have 16 new photos in my photos library on my iPhone. When I try to see them on my iMac running El Capitan 10.11.6 , these photos don't show. Instead, I see 16 "iCloud images" where the photos should be on my Mac. This has gone on for two days.

                                        I have 16 new photos in my photos library on my iPhone. When I try to see them on my iMac running El Capitan 10.11.6 , these photos don't show. Instead, I see 16 "iCloud images" where the photos should be on my Mac. This has gone on for two days.

                                        I have 16 new photos in my photos library on my iPhone. When I try to see them on my iMac running El Capitan 10.11.6 , these photos don't show. Instead, I see 16 "iCloud images" where the photos should be on my Mac. T...view more
                                        COjbusher
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                                        I have 16 new photos in my photos library on my iPhone. When I try to see them on my iMac running El Capitan 10.11.6 , these photos don't show. Instead, I see 16 "iCloud images" where the photos should be on my Mac. This has gone on for two days.

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                                        • Thread Force a total ICloud sync with MacAir

                                          Force a total ICloud sync with MacAir

                                          I use iCloud with iMac, Macair, and 2 IOS devices. El Capitan and latest updated IOS It just won't sync some files on my Macair and iMac - all OK on the IOS devices -  on Mac I see a soft cloud icon next to some ...view more
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                                          Force a total ICloud sync with MacAir

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                                          • Thread The replace recovery key does not exist on the apple ID account under the security section.  How do I make a new recovery key number?

                                            The replace recovery key does not exist on the apple ID account under the security section.  How do I make a new recovery key number?

                                            In the support section for a lost "Recovery Key" for two step verification it reports, that a replacement recovery key can be generated on the apple ID account under the security section.  However, it is not loca...view more
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                                            The replace recovery key does not exist on the apple ID account under the security section.  How do I make a new recovery key number?

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                                            • Thread Calendar locks up in iOS 10.11.6

                                              Calendar locks up in iOS 10.11.6

                                              I updated to El Capitan 10.11.6 and now Calendar locks up with message "Moving calendars to server account...".  I wait a very long time then finally force quit!  Solution?? Rich Wilsonview more
                                              TheRichLegacy
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                                              Calendar locks up in iOS 10.11.6

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