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    macOS Enable HiDPI on Sonoma via Terminal

    Hi there! I was wondering if there is a way to enable HiDPI on Sonoma via the Terminal, avoiding the use of third-party apps. Is the following command still effective on Sonoma? I am using a Mac mini (M2). $sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.windowserver.plist...
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    Monitor issue with Mac mini M2

    Happy new year! I recently purchased a Mac mini M2 (2023) which I connected to my BENQ EX2510 monitor. My display is set to 1920 x 1080 at a 60 Hertz refresh rate. Unfortunately, the text rendering is far from ideal (please see the attached photo). Do you have any suggestions for fixing this...
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    iCloud files GONE from desktop after updating to Mac OS Sonoma

    I'm in desperate need of help here... I updated my 2020 MacBook Air from Big Sur to Sonoma and in the process, it seems to have deleted hundreds of files from folders on my desktop. These files were seemingly stored on iCloud as from memory they had the cloud icon beside them and I would often...
  4. 814MB

    13 Pro iOS 17.2.1 hotspot

    Ever since day one of iOS 17 I’ve been having issues of laptops, WiFi enabled TV’s, etc. finding my hotspot. These devices will find other WiFi networks that are available, but will not find my iPhone so I’m 100% certain the issue is on the iPhone end. Has anyone else have this issue? Any fixes...
  5. Olympus_Mons

    Google One VPN doesn’t work on 15 Pro models?

    Been working with Google support for several months now to try and find a solution to the Google One VPN not actually working properly on iPhone 15 models. I’ll try to summarise as best I can below: Issue: VPN takes a fairly long time to connect(30s~), but will then disconnect very regularly...
  6. N

    Macbook air disk utility issue

    I tried to factory rest my macbook air 2015 didnt know what i was doing and deleted everything in disk utility used youtube now i think i messed it up more
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5.1 Boot Failure After Windows 11 Attempt

    Hello everyone, I've always been a silent observer on this forum, but unfortunately, my first post is a cry for help. I'm unsure about what's gone wrong with my cMP, and I desperately need assistance. To pursue my dream of a home studio, I bought a Mac Pro 5.1, upgraded the processors...
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    Help me decide: Base vs 36 GB

    Hi guys, I need help choosing a configuration for my new Mac M3 Pro. I'm thinking about getting the M3 Pro 16" base model (18/512), but I'm wondering if that will be enough to support my work and college assignments for the next 5 years or so. Do you think I should upgrade to 36/1TB
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    HELP Has Downloads folder Fan on the dock always been so pixelated?

    Here is an elements from dock downloads folder fan Maybe I did not notice it before but I think that before it was different, not pixelated. Do you have the same issue or it is just me?
  10. chris_oldman

    MacBook Pro mid 2012 disabled gpu catalina update fix help

    MacBook Pro 2012 disabled gpu booted! Ive finally managed to boot the broken gpu MacBook Pro 2012 by typing in single user mode nvram fa4ce28d-b62f-4c99-9cc3-6815686e30f9:gpu-power-prefs=%01%00%00%00 That let me in recovery mode and install mountain lion as its the os that was installed on...
  11. Moorgan

    "Beyond Compare" Autoopening

    I recently updated to Sonoma, and that reset the "downloaded from the internet" popup for every application that isn't from the App Store. The weird thing is that Beyond Compare 4 (compares differences between text documents) was one of those that came up upon login, but it was definitely not...
  12. RazorBackXX

    Photo Library Has Two Different File Sizes?

    hey my friends, so im having an issue. my photo library on my MacBook matches the one in the cloud I have photos download on. its taking up so much space on my Mac. but the weird thing is inside the photo library its a lot smaller. I pressed Cmd A & its a lot smaller then the photo library its...
  13. RazorBackXX

    How to delete app data from a old app attached to find me by email.

    how do I get rid of this app on my iCloud? I downloaded it back in like 2017 & when I click on look me up by email this always pops up. I turned it off but I don't want to see it. I don't even have the app downloaded on my iPhone or MacBook. can someone please tell me the path to delete this? so...
  14. Silverlab08

    IOS17 - FaceID Not Working (lower/raise camera issue)

    FaceID not working for any apps or even unlocking my Home Screen so I rebooted it, still didn’t work, and then reset faceID and after trying to reset it now it’s just saying to lower/raise camera and going in and out of focus, not letting me set it back up. Just installed IOS17 earlier this week...
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    Animation glitch Sonoma

    Hello everyone, has anyone encountered such a glitch? Moreover, he appeared in Ventura. There are no such problems in Monterey. MacBook Pro 14 M1 Pro. Anyone know how fix it? o_O I download video
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    Downgrade iPad Mini 1 to iOS 6?

    I was wondering if i could downgrade my iPad mini 1 (9.6.5) to ios 6. I HAVE TRIED VERSION SPOOFING. IT DIDN'T WORK.
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    Good Camera Protectors that are compatible for the 15 Pro and the Otterbox Defender Pro?

    Hello! I recently ordered those camera protectors from Amazon for my 15 pro but sadly they didn’t fit into the two cases I bought. Seems like they made the borders smaller and tighter so was wondering what camera protector will fit my Otterbox Defender Pro? Hopefully someone has experience thank...
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    Other I can not decide (iPhone SE or 13 maybe)?

    Hı my friends,for people who don't play games, using the phone to talk and text, take family and class photos/videos and use it with a Macbook, is the iPhone se 2022 enough or should the iPhone 13 be preferred? I loved the iPhone SE, but everyone is telling me to buy the 13. I have to work for...
  19. R

    Image retention on brand new iPhone 13

    So, 2 weeks ago I got a brand new iPhone 13. I noticed that after a week or so, it already had image retention. Today, I decided to replace it and this brand new iPhone 13 also has it. My XS Max also happens to have image retention, so I'm just starting to wonder if I'm the unluckiest person...
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    Please help with merging the contents of subfolders and deleting the parent folders.

    I've reached out to apple to no avail, so here goes: I have a parent folder "Food". inside the parent folder are three folders Breakfast Lunch Dinner now inside of the three folders are hundreds of folders of recipes. so, breakfast has 200 folders of individual recipes lunch has 500 folders of...