Thread Migration Assistant without php/mysql/apache settings
Migration Assistant without php/mysql/apache settingsMy existing setup (Yosemite) has become borked after trying to upgrade to PHP 5.6. Way back when (a few migrations ago), I was using MacPorts. More recently, someone tried to "help" by moving some things over to Homeb...view more
Thread Other install trash files appearing in fresh install . . .
Other install trash files appearing in fresh install . . .I have noticed this for years. I just did a new install of 10.10.5 on an separate drive using the Recovery Disk and when it rebooted there were files in the trash from an install that I usually use and is failing, thu...view more
Can't log in Appstore on YosemiteHello! I just recovered my MacBookAir with Internet Recovery. Now i wanted to install the New Beta of Sierra (or El Capitan) from Yosemite and I can't log in for some reason... I have Two factor authe...view more
Thread Help removing third party menu bar items in Yosemite
Help removing third party menu bar items in YosemiteMy university had us install McAfee on our computers. Once I upgraded to Yosemite, I could remove the program using App Delete, but the menu bar item is stuck there. I've tried third party apps, and I tried to d...view more
App Store stuck at "checking for updates"When I view available updates on the App Store (in OS X Yosemite), a spinner appears at the top left of the application, next to the message "checking for updates". After that the App Store becomes unresponsive.  ...view more
Thread Thunderbolt not working after upgrade to Yosemite
Thunderbolt not working after upgrade to YosemiteDid a clean install of Yosemite on Friday 10/17 and after install my Thunderbolt backup drive is no longer accessible. If I switch it and use the USB base for the drive and plug the drive into a USB hub it immediately...view more
Thread Macbook OS This item is temporarily unavailable
Macbook OS This item is temporarily unavailableI was just given a Macbook Pro by my uncle it is his old one i do not know what model exactly. He wanted me to deuthorize the Mac from iTunes, he also wanted me to sign him out of iCloud and wipe the drive. I did all ...view more
Thread Guide: How to solve Yosemite memory leaks and CPU usage
Guide: How to solve Yosemite memory leaks and CPU usageI post this hoping to help those users who, like me, are experiencing high CPU usage and massive memory leaking with OS X core services and apps, leading to slow performance and battery drain. I've tried every...view more
Thread After clean install, Yosemite Mail freezes at launch
After clean install, Yosemite Mail freezes at launchI re-installed Yosemite and updated it to 10.10.5 three days ago. Yesterday, I re-created 11 non-iCloud email accounts. I launched Mail and proceeded to uncheck the option labeled "Automatically detect and maintain se...view more
automate clearing the clipboardhello, I would like to find a way to automate the clearing of the clipboard, either by some timeout period or maybe a startup/shutdown app script of some sort. I really would like my clipboard cleared after usin...view more
Extend the time notification shows.HI IS it possible to extend the time that notifications show as some times there is so much to read it disappears before I get to the end. TAview more
Automatic Updates via TerminalHello, Just wondering if anyone out there has any experience customising App Store automatic updates via Terminal. I do know that using the following command (softwareupdate --schedule off), will compl...view more
I cannot open a m4v videoHi All. I have bought a Dashcam for my car and it has GPS . At first the gps would not work on my Mac, it would only work on a Windows PC, ( found out after purchase) so I returned it. The makers of the Dashc...view more
OS X Yosemite installation failedHi, On my Mac mini Mid 2010 I have downloaded OS X Yosemite and after installation start I am receiving the error "This copy of the install OS X Yosemite application can't be verified. It may have been corrupt...view more
Thread Macbook Air won't boot after installing El Capitan
Macbook Air won't boot after installing El CapitanHello all, This weekend i have updated my Macbook Air(2011) to El Capitan. Somehow after the update the macbook is super slow. I was able to start up in safe mode. I have tried to reinstall El Capitan. Worked, althou...view more
Thread Xfinity web page takes over browser since Yosemite upgrade
Xfinity web page takes over browser since Yosemite upgradeRight after I upgraded to Yosemite, a web page ad for Xfinity WiFi popped up on its own. I closed it and thought nothing more of it. Later when I was browsing on Safari the same Xfinity ad popped up again. This time I...view more