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      • Thread Finder tags disappear while typing them in (in Preview).

        Finder tags disappear while typing them in (in Preview).

        If I open a PDF in preview, rename it, and then start adding tags, I have to add a tag 2-4 times for it to stay; otherwise, it dissappears.   For example: I start typing a tag. A tag autopoulates below my typin...view more
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        Finder tags disappear while typing them in (in Preview).

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        • Thread How do you set root permission differently to sub folders on a network share?

          How do you set root permission differently to sub folders on a network share?

          Hi All, I have a server which has a number of network shares.  On each share is a series of folders with various things in.  What I need to do is make the root of each share read only, so no new folders can...view more
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          How do you set root permission differently to sub folders on a network share?

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          • Thread How to change your recue address

            How to change your recue address

            I recently tried changing my Apple I.D to a current recue address, and received the following message below. I then tried looking for the Rescue address to alter this, as I want my Apple I.D to be my rescue address...view more
            Chris CA
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            How to change your recue address

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            • Thread file on desktop accidentally got renamed

              file on desktop accidentally got renamed

              I have lots of files on my desktop.  I just noticed that one of them accidentally got renamed to "k" sometime in the past.  I assume it was an accident where I thought I was typing inside an app, but was ins...view more
              BobHarris
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              file on desktop accidentally got renamed

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              • Thread Problem with Finder default folder

                Problem with Finder default folder

                When I open finder from the dock it always opens in Drive/users/username/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Music. I have set in finder preference the default new folder to my documents which work it I open a new Finder Window...view more
                Eric Root
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                Problem with Finder default folder

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                • Thread Wine vs. WineBottler vs. WineSkin .. What's the difference? Which is most simple?

                  Wine vs. WineBottler vs. WineSkin .. What's the difference? Which is most simple?

                  Wine vs. WineBottler vs. WineSkin ..   What's the difference? Which is most simple?   Just looking for a quick 1-2-3, super simple, easy to use, no "extra" screens involved .. Just looking for a simple, r...view more
                  advaith1
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                  Wine vs. WineBottler vs. WineSkin .. What's the difference? Which is most simple?

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                  • Thread Finder Keeps Crashing in OSX 10.9

                    Finder Keeps Crashing in OSX 10.9

                    Hi-   My Finder recently started a new habit of crashing in 10.9. The only way I've worked around it, is to turn the network connections off, restart in safe boot and trash com.apple.apsd.plist, com.apple.MCX.pl...view more
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                    Finder Keeps Crashing in OSX 10.9

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                    • Thread Can,t use Airdrop on OSX10.9.5

                      Can,t use Airdrop on OSX10.9.5

                      Cannnot operate Airdrop , need to transfer files from mac pro to IPAD 8.4view more
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                      Can,t use Airdrop on OSX10.9.5

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                      • Thread Finder unexpectedly Quit while reopening windows

                        Finder unexpectedly Quit while reopening windows

                        Everytime I startup my Macbook, I see the following error message box:  "The last time you opened Finder, it unexpectedly quit while reopening windows. Do you want to try to reopen its windows again?.  I can...view more
                        Server rookie
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                        Finder unexpectedly Quit while reopening windows

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                        • Thread The  “Always open folders in a new window” is missing in the Finder preferences General pane.  How can I make this a default again for opening folders in their own window?

                          The  “Always open folders in a new window” is missing in the Finder preferences General pane.  How can I make this a default again for opening folders in their own window?

                          I am re-editing my book for publication and badly need my folders to open in their own windows, in order to drag and drop .jpegs into the manuscript.  The “Always open folders in a new window” option...view more
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                          The  “Always open folders in a new window” is missing in the Finder preferences General pane.  How can I make this a default again for opening folders in their own window?

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                          • Thread OS X Scroll Bars Will Not Go Away!

                            OS X Scroll Bars Will Not Go Away!

                            Hey there,   As you can see in the image below, the scroll bars in the finder and other applications will not dissappear. I am aware of the setting in System Preferences > General for changing the scroll bar ...view more
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                            OS X Scroll Bars Will Not Go Away!

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                            • Thread What has happened to Apple?

                              What has happened to Apple?

                              Okay.  I've been an Apple fan since the beginning, but things are falling apart...  Mavericks is buggy.  Mac Mail hangs ALL OF THE TIME..  I've never had to force quit as much as I do now.  My...view more
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                              What has happened to Apple?

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                              • Thread cannot see home folder on desktop or Time Machine

                                cannot see home folder on desktop or Time Machine

                                Hopefully someone on here will have had a similar experience to this, when I go to my hard drive, open it and go to the Users folder, my actual user account folder isn't there – there's a "Guest" and a "Shared" ...view more
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                                cannot see home folder on desktop or Time Machine

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                                • Thread How do I remove a Tag from a document in Finder?

                                  How do I remove a Tag from a document in Finder?

                                  How do I remove a Tag from a document in Finder?view more
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                                  How do I remove a Tag from a document in Finder?

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                                  • Thread Finder freezes when switching Tab or folder

                                    Finder freezes when switching Tab or folder

                                    Finder freezes every time when switching to another tab or folder, or renaming a folder. I really don't know why   Here two logs from the console.   1. Log   Jun  1 16:26:21 B***s-MacBook-Pro co...view more
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                                    Finder freezes when switching Tab or folder

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                                    • Thread Finder issue - "arrange by" view keeps changing

                                      Finder issue - "arrange by" view keeps changing

                                      I am on OS X 10.9.5.  A few days ago, Finder began acting strangely.   My default view in Finder is column view, arranged by "name".   In the finder window, on the left side, under "favorites", I have...view more
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                                      Finder issue - "arrange by" view keeps changing

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                                      • Thread spotlight and finder searches

                                        spotlight and finder searches

                                        All searches on my mac now only return files older than June 2015 - any ideas why this might happen?view more
                                        Eric Root
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                                        spotlight and finder searches

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                                        • Thread Не работает смахивание (трекпад) в Finder

                                          Не работает смахивание (трекпад) в Finder

                                          После установки OS X 10.9 всё работает шустро, но обнаружилось два бага: глюки в Launchpad и отсутствие привычного для меня жеста смахивания для возврата в предыдущую дирректорию Finder. О первом говорят много, а вот ...view more
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                                          Не работает смахивание (трекпад) в Finder

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                                          • Thread Finder window not displaying properly

                                            Finder window not displaying properly

                                            Hi,   I am having problems with my finder window. It is not letting me open a new tab within finder, as well as this, the tab bar is inaccessible and I am unable to access my favourites in the side bar.   ...view more
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                                            Finder window not displaying properly

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                                            • Thread My docks keeps hiding. Auto hide turns on for no apparent reason every other week.

                                              My docks keeps hiding. Auto hide turns on for no apparent reason every other week.

                                              If i have one window fullscreen on a multi monitor setup, auto hide dock will turn on. This continues after the window has been taken out of full screen mode and even after the computer has been restarted. I have to m...view more
                                              Pat1919
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                                              My docks keeps hiding. Auto hide turns on for no apparent reason every other week.

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