osx installerI want to create a bootable installer for OS Yosemite. Reason being, I'm installing a new SSD Drive to my 2009 macbook pro. Mac support saids download the OS X from mac app store? I can't find it? also where do I find...view more
OS X upgradeWe are running Lion 10.7.5 and have not upgraded for sometime, we looked at updating to El Capitan but our mac is not supported. So can we or can't we upgrade and how high of a OS can we upgrade (Mavericks, Yosemite ?...view more
Thread OS X asks Where is FinderSyncAPIExtension on startup
OS X asks Where is FinderSyncAPIExtension on startupHi, I just reinstalled OS X Yosemite on my 2012 Macbook Pro (not a clean install, just an OS reinstall) and now immediately after logging in I'm getting a prompt to find this application in finder. Does anyone know wh...view more
inactive iCloud in YosemiteHi, iCloud is inactive in both my Admin and Std accounts. However, every time I sign to my Admin acoount, 3 screens pop up, one after another. the first says "iCloud Password -> Please enter yo...view more
Thread I can't get Yosemite.... and I REALLY need it. HELP!
I can't get Yosemite.... and I REALLY need it. HELP!Hi, So I have a Mac Pro running 10.8.5 and I really need to update to Yosemite. Because I use a lot of Pro Audio software and hardware, I can never run the latest OS X due to instability / incompatibility issu...view more
Clean Yosemite InstallHi All, I have a new late 2014 iMac 1TB Fusion drive. Migration assistant went wonky because of the hard drive set up on my old MBP. Decided I'd like to just format this iMac and start fresh. I've reformatted ...view more
Thread Having trouble restoring my mac to factory settings HELP!!
Having trouble restoring my mac to factory settings HELP!!I can't restore macbook pro to factory settings. I followed this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdzefnG2fls), but I keep on getting the same pop-up "This item is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later...view more
Thread Transfer all messages threads from old mac to new mac?
Transfer all messages threads from old mac to new mac?Hi, I was wondering if using Finder, there is a way to transfer my messages threads to a new Mac so it will be synced? I have the same thread on my iPhone and iPad as well as my current Mac. I read that you could go i...view more
Thread Does Time Capsule automatically back the OS up?
Does Time Capsule automatically back the OS up?I have scoured the web looking for instructions on backing up my OS. All I found was how to use Time Capsule to restore the OS and files. How does the OS get on the backup disc? Is it automatic or are there steps I wo...view more
Thread Partition HD to run Yosemite and Snow Leopard
Partition HD to run Yosemite and Snow LeopardHI, I own a 2009 iMac currently running latest version of Yosemite. Unfortunately, I have an older version of protools express, which will only work (it would seem) on older OS version. From investigations...view more
Drive name cannot be changedI have a MacBook Air, 11", 4GB ram, 250 GB SSD running Yosemite. I'm trying to upgrade to El Capitan and I 'think' my difficulties are resulting from my drive being somehow renamed from 'et' to what appears to b...view more
Thread Finder doesn't work after OS X El Capitan upgrade!
Finder doesn't work after OS X El Capitan upgrade!Howdy, I installed an app called XtraFinder last year and the only thing that bothered me is, when I first double click the Finder icon on my bar it won't open so I have to first go to the Top Bar and under Fi...view more
Thread iCloud mail folders aren't showing in Apple Mail
iCloud mail folders aren't showing in Apple MailI have setup several folders on iCloud mail. These usually sync and show in the mailbox pane (left most pane) in Apple Mail. On my MacBook Air they appear and react perfectly, as they should, but on my iMac they don't...view more
Choice of desktop picture doesn't "stick"I like to change my desktop picture every few months. I don't use the "Change Pictures" option. One photo is fine at a time. I haven't been able to get my choice to "stick" after either restart, log out (then ...view more
Migrating from PC to MacUsed Migration Assistant to transfer files from my PC to my Mac Mini, had two problems: (1) All files were given the date of the transfer rather than the original file date; and (2) all files were put in a shared fold...view more
Yosemite ejects external drivesI downloaded and installed Yosemite yesterday. Now whenever the iMac sleeps, the OS keeps ejecting my external drives and then gives me DOZENS of "improperly ejected disk" errors. It then freezes the syste...view more
Samsung C480W scan driver installation failsHi I own a Macbook Air with MAC OS X Yosemite 10.10.5. I have downloaded the Samsung SL-C480W Scan Driver for Mac OS X at this address. Once unzipped, I have two folders : MAC_ICDM MAC_TWAIN Each folder contains...view more
