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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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          • Thread Apple ID on El Capitan does not work at all

            Apple ID on El Capitan does not work at all

            HI everyone,   so I had some issues installing El Capitan yesterday but after I put my MacBook Pro into safe mode it all worked out OK, besides the fact that El Capitan is making the 3 year old Mac run about as ...view more
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            Apple ID on El Capitan does not work at all

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            • Thread Excessive size of Mobile Documents folder

              Excessive size of Mobile Documents folder

              During the backup my hard disk using Carbon Copy Cloner, I was surprised at the time needed to back up the Mobile Documents folder in my Library folder, and the upload dialog's reference to apps that aren't even insta...view more
              Sailesh Patel
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              Excessive size of Mobile Documents folder

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              • Thread Removing Preferred Networks

                Removing Preferred Networks

                Ok, This has been discussed many times and many moons ago but i still don't see anywhere a proper fix. Hopefully you guys can help :-)   So you have a bunch of 'old' networks in your wifi list across your device...view more
                cosmicjay
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                Removing Preferred Networks

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                • Thread El Capitain OS X 10.11 / iCloud Drive

                  El Capitain OS X 10.11 / iCloud Drive

                  I recently update my MacBook Pro to El Capitain OS X 10.11. My question relates to the new feature iCloud Drive. I have two iPhones. An iPhone 5 from work has the latest operating system IOS 9.3.2. My private iPhone 4...view more
                  Eric Root
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                  El Capitain OS X 10.11 / iCloud Drive

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                  • Thread Screen Sharing - Not prompting for password

                    Screen Sharing - Not prompting for password

                    I have iMac-A (administrator mac) that is accepting Screen Sharing connections from other iMac "workstation" computers without a password.   iMac-A is signed into iCloud with a unique AppleID / iCloud. (iMacAUse...view more
                    Alf2001
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                    Screen Sharing - Not prompting for password

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                    • Thread Why do Tweetbot and Pages appear in the Game Center on Mac???

                      Why do Tweetbot and Pages appear in the Game Center on Mac???

                      Why do Tweetbot and Pages appear in the Game Center on Mac??? Any suggestions how can I fix it??view more
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                      Why do Tweetbot and Pages appear in the Game Center on Mac???

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                      • Thread Restoring El Capitan

                        Restoring El Capitan

                        I Cannot sync iCloud files across my devices. I have selected iCloud Drive on all but files just stick after attempting upload/download. Tried iCloud.com and files appear there ok. It is when using iCloud Drive 'save ...view more
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                        Restoring El Capitan

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                        • Thread My ex hacked my iMessage and I'm scared my computer and phone.

                          My ex hacked my iMessage and I'm scared my computer and phone.

                          I saw how he sent a message to himself through iCloud my email and i never sent him that. I have seen text and edit boxes saved. I found out he has been watching me for years on campus and has a delusional disorder. I...view more
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                          My ex hacked my iMessage and I'm scared my computer and phone.

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                          • Thread Exporting photos?

                            Exporting photos?

                            I found an old post about using Script Editor to export smart albums from the photos app into a new folder, but keep getting an error message: permission denied. Can someone tell me exactly what changes I need to make...view more
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                            Exporting photos?

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                            • Thread iPhone notes do not sync to Mac

                              iPhone notes do not sync to Mac

                              I use iCloud on a limited basis - Find My iPhone, iCloud Drive, Reminders, Notes, and News. Settings for iCloud show those three items turned on. Unfortunately, Notes does not sync to the Mac now or ever. Settings for...view more
                              Luis Sequeira1
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                              iPhone notes do not sync to Mac

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                              • Thread Login into iCloud ok but not from desktop

                                Login into iCloud ok but not from desktop

                                I have apparently made the mistake of upgrading to 10.11.3 . It used to be that there was no way to upgrade if the version wasn't right for your system (2.66 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon) now I can't update from my deskto...view more
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                                Login into iCloud ok but not from desktop

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                                • Thread External hard drive not shown up in disk utility_EI capitan

                                  External hard drive not shown up in disk utility_EI capitan

                                  I have discussed with Apple technic support for several times. My problem: (1) A working 2TB external hard drive is working fine in windows, old Mac(2012); just showed up in new Mac EI capitan for the first month; (...view more
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                                  External hard drive not shown up in disk utility_EI capitan

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                                  • Thread iCloud Updates from Mac not seen on  iPad

                                    iCloud Updates from Mac not seen on  iPad

                                    Hello, I use iCloud to store my documents.  I created a few screenshots on my Mac, then copied them to a new subfolder in my iCloud "directory".  Why can't I see them on my iPad.  It's been more than an...view more
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                                    iCloud Updates from Mac not seen on  iPad

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                                    • Thread Anyone else experience failed memory sticks on Mac?

                                      Anyone else experience failed memory sticks on Mac?

                                      In all of the years that I used PCs, I never had a memory stick fail.  Since I've been using a minimac, I have had half a dozen completely fail to the point they just are not even readable.  Anyone else expe...view more
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                                      Anyone else experience failed memory sticks on Mac?

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                                      • Thread Automatically copying and updating a folder?

                                        Automatically copying and updating a folder?

                                        Is there a way to have a folder automatically update a copied image of itself once I change the original folder?  The reason I'm asking this is to use this to automatically update my music library folder in iClou...view more
                                        Limnos
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                                        Automatically copying and updating a folder?

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                                        • Thread mounting WD my cloud 10.11.5

                                          mounting WD my cloud 10.11.5

                                          Has anyone had this problem in 2016??? I try smb It takes my password but when I pick the drive it shakes and will not mount, this worked fine in any EL capitan before .5?? I try afp:// and I get --->The share does...view more
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                                          mounting WD my cloud 10.11.5

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                                          • Thread How can I keep ORIGINAL photos on my Mac, but choose ONLY specific copies to store on iCloud?

                                            How can I keep ORIGINAL photos on my Mac, but choose ONLY specific copies to store on iCloud?

                                            How can I keep ORIGINAL photos on my Mac, but choose specific copies to STORE on iCloud?view more
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                                            How can I keep ORIGINAL photos on my Mac, but choose ONLY specific copies to store on iCloud?

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                                            • Thread iCloud Drive Space

                                              iCloud Drive Space

                                              Does iCloud Drive takes storage from my Hard Disk on my iMac or not? How can I find out?view more
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                                              iCloud Drive Space

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