Preview is pasting selections in blackWhen I pasted a selection from Preview, the the image is turning black. The source is a TIFF image (black lines on white background). Using the selection tool to copy a portion of the image, then pasting the selectio...view more
OS X el capitanHello, i can upgrade or download os x el capitan i have this message error when i click on "get" : install error distribution signed by appleview more
MacBook Pro 2011 15" A1286hello guys I'm having a huge problem with my MacBook Pro so I recently decided to build my own MacBook cuz it's cheaper and well I probably didn't do such a great job even tho I'm confident I did find with the build o...view more
I need some help with reformat, BADLY!hello, SO, FileVault screwed my Macbook Pro up, to the maxxx. Last year about this time it was working great. I am now taking a break from school. I am about ready to start back up, so 2 mont...view more
Time Machine Backup and RestoreI understand the concept of the Time Machine Backup and Restore but here is my problem. Time Machine runs a backup about every hour. The last time i ran a backup was at 4:40 PM. Great I have my latest backup. What i e...view more
Thread What is the name of this cable? 2010 15" MacBook Pro
What is the name of this cable? 2010 15" MacBook ProWhat is the name of this cable? 2010 15" MacBook Pro It has something to do with me closing it. It's the brown connector underneath what looks like a serial number. See attached pictures. ...view more
Blank Screen of death, once in a whileIt first happened a couple of weeks ago. While working, I get a blank screen. No more mouse. Nothing happens when I move the mouse or enter a key. I don't remember exactly what happened, but ...view more
Spilled coffee on Macbook Pro keyboard?I knocked into my travel coffee mug and a little bit of coffee spilled across my MacBook pro keyboard. I wiped it up immediately, and used a compressed air duster (keyboard cleaner) to spray out some liquid from...view more
Thread Macbook pro freezes when going to iCloud in Safari
Macbook pro freezes when going to iCloud in SafariI have a brand new MacBook Pro (early 2015) with latest updates of El Capitan 10.11.6. When after sleep I go to an open tab in Safari with my iCalendar the whole macbook freezes - mouse is active but nothing else. I'v...view more
Entering URL on SafariWhen I enter a complete URL in my browser window (Safari) it doesn't take me there but to a page in which a list appears (in which, admittedly, mine is the top entry). How can I bypass this? I have a MacBook P...view more
Can't unlock Partitioni am currently trying to get FileVault off of the "Estimated Time Remaining" screen. I am trying to follow instructions to fix this issue, but I can't find the "File and Unlock button for the partition that is e...view more
Slow Performance & Upgrade AvailabilitySince obtaining my Early 2015, 13 inch MBP I have been experiencing a loud, active fan. I read up on the matter and it seems like these models typically have a louder fan. However, the fan turns on when I'm doing thin...view more
Thread Cursor is not responding and moving on its own
Cursor is not responding and moving on its ownThis problem started yesterday. I use an Imac and a macbook pro, and I was using my laptop when the trackpad stopped working. It was responding but the cursor was moving slowly. I decided to use my mouse and everythin...view more
Can the MBP's RAM be expanded?I'm thinking of expanding my mac's memory to 8GB, which would require an additional 1600 DDR3 4GB slot. Can this be done manually, and if so how (appropriate steps)?view more
upgrading OS 10.5.8 to 10.6I have just purchased OS 10.6 to upgrade from 10.5.8 so I can then go to El Captain. Can I completely wipe my computer to do the upgrade or can I just install 10.6 over my current OSview more
