resizing windowHow can I set default window sizes based on screen resolution? Everytime I use AirPlay to stream to my AppleTV or external displays my OS X changes the screen resolution and then when I no longer want to strea...view more
Thread What is this black bar in my dock below application icons?
What is this black bar in my dock below application icons?I know small black dots indicate an application is open. But there is a bigger black bar that's underneath 2 icons that are not open. It doesn't matter which app I put above it. It's always in the same pla...view more
PDF file open in current working windowHi, I have a problem when opening a pdf file by preview. It could not display in the same window with its finder. pdf file is only opened in the main computer display but not the additional display. How to solve this?...view more
Thread Dual Monitor, not remembering window position.
Dual Monitor, not remembering window position.Recently upgraded to Yosemite from Mountain Lion (OK, a bit behind, but it's for compatibility with some old software.) I just want the screens and windows to work the way they used to. I have no idea what Spa...view more
Thread How to locate a user password without changing it? Macbook.
How to locate a user password without changing it? Macbook.I want to be discrete, how can I locate my Husbands user account password on my macbook? I am the admin on the computer, I know i can reset his password, but I dont want him to know I went into his account. TIA.view more
Stop Dock from moving? OS X YosemiteIs there anyway to stop the dock from moving to my second monitor? I am currently running a MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) on OS X Yosemite with a dual monitor setup: Built-In Display 15.4-inch (2880 x 1800) o...view more
Thread Odd Window Position Behavior with Dual Monitors
Odd Window Position Behavior with Dual MonitorsI've recently noticed an odd behavior with window positions with various apps (mostly Safari & Mail) when using dual monitors. I have a second Dell monitor connected via the Thunderbolt port on my iMac. &nbs...view more
Thread Yosemite. How to lock apps to multiple desktops
Yosemite. How to lock apps to multiple desktopsHi, I want to lock different apps to different desktops. I used to be able to do this, but now every time I assign them, the next time I open my computer, the apps are no longer on the desktops. What do I need to do ...view more
Thread Why does the dock move from one screen to another?
Why does the dock move from one screen to another?I have my iMac connected to a second display (original Apple Cinema Display). For reasons that I do not understand, the dock will move from the bottom of my iMac to the bottom of the second display. When I try to repl...view more
Thread Mission Control in Yosemite Creates Tons of Spaces/Desktops
Mission Control in Yosemite Creates Tons of Spaces/DesktopsEvery now and then, I'll open mission control, and I'll see dozens of spaces/desktops open. I did not open them myself, so Yosemite must be creating them automatically somehow. Here's a screenshot I just took while cl...view more
AirPlay Display available, but not mineI have recently encountered this issue on my Mac/OS X (Yosemite) - a random device has turned up as an option in AirPlay Display and as an audio output device (the device is "Tree TV 1(2)"). This device is not s...view more
Thread Yosemite does not recognize external displays...
Yosemite does not recognize external displays...I will bring this up again since I know a lot of people are having this issue, myself included, and the previous forum indicated that the problem was not solved although it as marked as unsolved Can an...view more
Thread Login Window on Wrong Screen in Dual Monitor Setup
Login Window on Wrong Screen in Dual Monitor SetupI have two monitors attached to my MacBook Pro running OS X 10.10. When I boot up with the lid closed, I see the start up sequence (Apple logo and progress bar) shown on the monitor that is my "primary" monitor of the...view more
Specific monitor crashes YosemiteHello. Up until a few hours ago my 2012 MacPro 10.11.3 had been working fine for years with 2 apple monitors (21" and 24" both non-retina) connected through my duel mini-display ports. Today I was using an older datac...view more
Thread I recently upgraded to Yosemite 10.10.5 on my MBP retina and now the desktop on my external monitor - HDMI connection - gets all messed up after sleep mode. My 'display' only has a choice to 'optimize for the HP monitor or the MBPr.
I recently upgraded to Yosemite 10.10.5 on my MBP retina and now the desktop on my external monitor - HDMI connection - gets all messed up after sleep mode. My 'display' only has a choice to 'optimize for the HP monitor or the MBPr.
unable to log in secondary monitorHello, I am in serious trouble. For some time my imac lcd screen has been problematic, blacking out increasingly. I hated the idea of buying the new one because of planned obsolescence so I decided to get an L...view more
Dual Displays lose settingsI'm running an iMac 5K (Yosemite 10.10.4) as my main monitor, with at Toshiba TV connected via HDMI to a Thunderbolt dock, which in turn is connected to the iMac via Thunderbolt (of course). Periodically the ...view more