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      • Thread Is it possible deactivate the Escape Key to quit Split mode?

        Is it possible deactivate the Escape Key to quit Split mode?

        Is it possible deactivate the Escape Key to quit Split mode? The esc key isn't useful in split mode.view more
        gilbertomc
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        Is it possible deactivate the Escape Key to quit Split mode?

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        • Thread essential.pkg error

          essential.pkg error

          I restored my MacBook Pro and I tried re downloaded OS X el captain but it says error with essential pkg. I triedquitting the installer and doing it again 2 times and then following all of linc davis advice from this ...view more
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          essential.pkg error

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          • Thread error with essentials.pkg

            error with essentials.pkg

            I restored my MacBook Pro and I tried re downloaded OS X el captain but it says error with essential pkg. I tried quitting the installer and doing it again 2 times but it didn't work could someone please help me thank...view more
            ethanmckinley1
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            error with essentials.pkg

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            • Thread Split screen not working with separate spaces checked

              Split screen not working with separate spaces checked

              I have been reading many threads on troubleshooting when split screen does not work. Many say that the "displays have separate spaces" needs to be checked and then computer needs restarted and this will magically fix ...view more
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              Split screen not working with separate spaces checked

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              • Thread Split Screen doesn't work on VMW Fusion, Is It all right?

                Split Screen doesn't work on VMW Fusion, Is It all right?

                Hi   I have last El Capitan version (15A284).   For my work use VMWare with Windows 7 and Microsoft Word 2016 for example.   I try to use split screen with booth aplication but doesn´t work... ...view more
                GoldFran
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                Split Screen doesn't work on VMW Fusion, Is It all right?

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                • Thread el capitano split screen macbook pro

                  el capitano split screen macbook pro

                  Hi, I just updated my macbook pro 13 inch with retina display. I was very excited to use the new split screen but I could not make it work, I have looked up videos and instructions but none are working. Any solutions?view more
                  leroydouglas
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                  el capitano split screen macbook pro

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                  • Thread Hi! Can I change window in Splitview with keyboard shortcut?

                    Hi! Can I change window in Splitview with keyboard shortcut?

                    It is possible?view more
                    kalebka
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                    Hi! Can I change window in Splitview with keyboard shortcut?

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                    • Thread Compatibility of MS Office 2016 with El Capitan

                      Compatibility of MS Office 2016 with El Capitan

                      MS Office 365 closes down whenever I try to splict the screen in El Capitan. Is this a compatibility issue?view more
                      Spyderco
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                      Compatibility of MS Office 2016 with El Capitan

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                      • Thread El Capitan Split View bug with Preview

                        El Capitan Split View bug with Preview

                        When I open 3 preview and set 2 of them as split view and close one of the the split view screen. preview crashes and need to be forced quit. I think there is a major bug in split view function. Thanks...view more
                        sadetra
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                        El Capitan Split View bug with Preview

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                        • Thread Update 10.11.1 erased all my apps!!!!

                          Update 10.11.1 erased all my apps!!!!

                          After the update my applications file is empty!!! It only has mail (which doesn't open, saying "you can't open application mail because it may be damaged or incomplete") and Utilities folder ( EMPTY!!!)   In the...view more
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                          Update 10.11.1 erased all my apps!!!!

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                          • Thread Why won't my email open on my Mac computer?

                            Why won't my email open on my Mac computer?

                            Why won't my email open on my MAC Computer? I wanted to have a split view so I downloaded El Capitan, and since then I've had problems getting my email to open. Processor speed: 2.7GHz Memory 8GB Storage Capacity: 999...view more
                            Mobile Blues
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                            Why won't my email open on my Mac computer?

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                            • Thread three fingers gesture are stopped working at sudden?

                              three fingers gesture are stopped working at sudden?

                              I can't find what was wrong but my three fingers gestures had stopped working where as four fingers gestures are simply perfect. I use Macbook air with OS X El Capitan version 10.11. hoping someone can help me out.view more
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                              three fingers gesture are stopped working at sudden?

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                              • Thread is there any way to keep split view desktops permanently... even on restart

                                is there any way to keep split view desktops permanently... even on restart

                                I would like to keep the layouts of my various desktop split views. Is there any way to keep them even after a restart. At the moment, I have to set them up everytime.view more
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                                is there any way to keep split view desktops permanently... even on restart

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                                • Thread Mission control behave like Yosemite

                                  Mission control behave like Yosemite

                                  I upgraded my old, but still going strong iMac 24-inch mid 2007  (a SDD replacement helps a lot) to El Capitan. Also released update have been installed, so now it is version 10.11.1    At first Missi...view more
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                                  Mission control behave like Yosemite

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                                  • Thread Split Screen

                                    Split Screen

                                    How do I enable split screen for my macbook pro with retina display? I updated and I can't seem to make it work.view more
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                                    Split Screen

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                                    • Thread Is there a keyboard shortcut to switch focus between the split windows?

                                      Is there a keyboard shortcut to switch focus between the split windows?

                                      I'd like to switch the window focus between the split view windows without using the mouse. Is it possible?view more
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                                      Is there a keyboard shortcut to switch focus between the split windows?

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                                      • Thread Can't import live photos

                                        Can't import live photos

                                        I've noticed since the last update available for my iPhone 6S (128GB Verizon Rose Gold), that the Photos app no longer imports live photos. The live photos that I have verified on the phone are live photos don't show ...view more
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                                        Can't import live photos

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                                        • Thread why cant I use my chromecast after updating to El Capitan

                                          why cant I use my chromecast after updating to El Capitan

                                          why cant I use my chromecast after updating to El Capitan.??   *********.com   Edward Lewis.     <E-mail Edited by Host>view more
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                                          why cant I use my chromecast after updating to El Capitan

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                                          • Thread Is there anyway to split screen with word documents??

                                            Is there anyway to split screen with word documents??

                                            I just updated my Mac to OSX Captain. I was 'exploring' the split screens and noticed I couldn't do it with word documents. This would come in handy when working and I was just wondering if there was any possible way.view more
                                            actionmarker
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                                            Is there anyway to split screen with word documents??

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                                            • Thread Split view is not working on my Mac with El Capitan.  All other parts of El Cap seem to be fine.

                                              Split view is not working on my Mac with El Capitan.  All other parts of El Cap seem to be fine.

                                              Split screen is not working on my MacBook Pro w/ El Capitan.  What can I do to fix it?view more
                                              actionmarker
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                                              Split view is not working on my Mac with El Capitan.  All other parts of El Cap seem to be fine.

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