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      • Thread safari keeps launching by itself

        safari keeps launching by itself

        I use google chrome as my default browser, and for some reason safari keeps launching by itself (I'm not sure the reason).   It is fairly random, happening after 30 minutes, 1 hour or several -- there is no obvi...view more
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        • Thread screen flickering when using a certain program under X11

          screen flickering when using a certain program under X11

          I am running OS 10.9.5 with XQuarz 2.7.9 When I start the program Pymol under X11, my screen started flickering like crazy. I have run Pymol under X11 without any problem before. So I have no clue what has changed on...view more
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          • Thread How to Turn off Smart Quotes

            How to Turn off Smart Quotes

            I am unable to turn off “smart quotes” (for the purpose of entering computer code). I have unchecked the box in System Preferences > Language > Keyboard, and in Safari and Mail under the Edit Menu &g...view more
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            How to Turn off Smart Quotes

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            • Thread How can I migrate photos from iPhone 6 to Macbook Air?

              How can I migrate photos from iPhone 6 to Macbook Air?

              I have photos with metadata on my iPhone 6s Plus. I want to migrate a subset of these photos (e.g., vacation) while retaining metadata to my Macbook Air running Mavericks (OS X 10.9.5). I currently have the iPhoto app...view more
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              How can I migrate photos from iPhone 6 to Macbook Air?

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              • Thread Time Machine and Parallels Desktop: Best Practices

                Time Machine and Parallels Desktop: Best Practices

                Hello!   I'm fairly new to Mac OS and I would like to know from other more seasoned Mac users the best practices for backing-up your data via time machine when you also run a virtual machine.   Here's my ...view more
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                Time Machine and Parallels Desktop: Best Practices

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                • Thread 10.9 (Mavericks) External Display Problem

                  10.9 (Mavericks) External Display Problem

                  Recently I made the upgrade to OS X 10.9 and now I start to having problems with the resolution of my sceen. I have a LG Flatron E2250V and it work perfectly in OS X 10.8.3, the recomend resolution for this display is...view more
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                  10.9 (Mavericks) External Display Problem

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                  • Thread What is X11 used for ?

                    What is X11 used for ?

                    I was wondering what X11 program is used for ? It is included in the Launchpad as a program which I have never used.. You help is greatly appreciated.view more
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                    • Thread Where is the go back button on Safari

                      Where is the go back button on Safari

                      I used to be able to click on a button if I am on a web site and it would take me back to the previous page.  It is gone.  How do I get it back?   Thanksview more
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                      Where is the go back button on Safari

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                      • Thread how can i paste a column of email addresses from an excel spreadsheet into a Mail message To: window

                        how can i paste a column of email addresses from an excel spreadsheet into a Mail message To: window

                        In the past I have been able to send a group email by copying a column of email addresses from an Excel spreadsheet and pasting it into the To: window of an email message I had composed. I simply dragged my cursor dow...view more
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                        how can i paste a column of email addresses from an excel spreadsheet into a Mail message To: window

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                        • Thread Unable to use SD-Card-Drive after updating to OSX Mavericks

                          Unable to use SD-Card-Drive after updating to OSX Mavericks

                          Hey Folk   After Updating to the new version of apples OS (OSX Mavericks) i am unable to use my SD-Card-Drive. I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) with a build-in Card Reader. It cannot read any cards since...view more
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                          • Thread Slow file open dialogue box

                            Slow file open dialogue box

                            Hi,   I upgraded to Mavericks OS over the weekend and everything seems to work ok. The only thing I have noticed is that my when I try to attach a file in Mail the dialogue box opens and where previously files w...view more
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                            • Thread Mail rules not working...

                              Mail rules not working...

                              I have set a mail rule to mark all messages as read.  This rule will only work if I force it to apply (Cmd +A to select all then right click apply rules).  The messages show as read on Mail, but when I view ...view more
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                              Mail rules not working...

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                              • Thread CrossOver from Macworld

                                CrossOver from Macworld

                                Has anyone tried this software?  Following is the claim from the Macworld website, as well as the URL for this product.  I realize Parallels is a well known and trusted, but this one seems to be easier to us...view more
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                                CrossOver from Macworld

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                                • Thread Error Warning that Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to disk, an error occurred while copying files.

                                  Error Warning that Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to disk, an error occurred while copying files.

                                  I've been getting this warning on my MBA for the last week: "Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to “LaCie-2big-NAS.” an error occurred while copying files. The problem may be temporary. If the...view more
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                                  Error Warning that Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to disk, an error occurred while copying files.

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                                  • Thread On OS Mavericks, When i Face Time it lowers the system volume. Like iTunes and the adjustment sounds for volume up, and down, and such. Is there a setting, or preference to stop it from lowering every other volume?

                                    On OS Mavericks, When i Face Time it lowers the system volume. Like iTunes and the adjustment sounds for volume up, and down, and such. Is there a setting, or preference to stop it from lowering every other volume?

                                    I have been using mavericks for some time now, and i like the upgrade. It's a fantastic improvement to an operating system.   However i've noticed that when i go onto facetime, it dulls EVERY OTHER SOUND.  ...view more
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                                    On OS Mavericks, When i Face Time it lowers the system volume. Like iTunes and the adjustment sounds for volume up, and down, and such. Is there a setting, or preference to stop it from lowering every other volume?

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                                    • Thread 'Open anyway' no longer working ?

                                      'Open anyway' no longer working ?

                                      It's not for me...view more
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                                      'Open anyway' no longer working ?

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                                      • Thread Find doesn't find, and the window looks like a screen grab

                                        Find doesn't find, and the window looks like a screen grab

                                        When I hit Find, the "Searching this Mac" window is a screen grab of wherever it pops up on my screen.  If I grab it and move it, it maintains the screen grab.  Also it doesn't find whatever I'm looking for....view more
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                                        Find doesn't find, and the window looks like a screen grab

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                                        • Thread Mavericks Supposed 2 have Pages /iWork ?

                                          Mavericks Supposed 2 have Pages /iWork ?

                                          I had to get a new hard drive and reintall system. Now I can't find  Pages or iWork Are they included in 10.9.5 or did something get left out in the reinstall? Weird that I can't find such seemingly basic info ...view more
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                                          Mavericks Supposed 2 have Pages /iWork ?

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                                          • Thread What does "this tool must be run as root" mean? Does my USB need to be empty to create the installer?

                                            What does "this tool must be run as root" mean? Does my USB need to be empty to create the installer?

                                            What does "this tool must be run as root" mean when trying to create a sub installer? Does my USB need to be completely empty?view more
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                                            What does "this tool must be run as root" mean? Does my USB need to be empty to create the installer?

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                                            • Thread Does the Migration Assistant write to any log?

                                              Does the Migration Assistant write to any log?

                                              When you migrate data, does the migration assistant record anywhere (console log) how it went and whether or not it succeeded? I did a migration operation overnight and when I came in, the machine was off (had shut it...view more
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                                              Does the Migration Assistant write to any log?

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