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  1. cutiepie17881

    iPhone SE (2016) is there any way to stop my keyboard from changing so easily?

    i love having the ability to change my keyboard with the little globe in the corner because some of the keyboards i have are very useful. however lately it seems like the little globe button has become more sensitive then it was before. i seem to hit it at least once every time im typing...
  2. S

    Can't add apps to “Files & Folders” under Security & Privacy

    Title says it all Even after unlocking the lock using my password, I cannot add apps in 2 occasions. First, (first image as well) the +/- button in "Files and Folders" is greyed out. Second, (second image), in "Full Disk Access", the +/- is NOT greyed out however, when I select an app, it does...
  3. purdnost

    Carrier New to T-Mobile Connect 2.5 GB Plan - Questions…

    I just switched from T-Mobile postpaid to prepaid 2.5 GB using an eSIM and I have some questions about the service. Hoping someone with experience can help me. Is the T-Mobile app only for postpaid customers? I need to access the prepaid web portal to manage my account? Is it recommended to...
  4. blake2

    iphone memo app text selection

    Hey all, I'm using an iPhone 8, iOS 14.6. I've been using the memo app for a long time now but since a few days ago, when I try to select some text, it selects only a part of a group of characters. For example, I'm trying to copy a block of text that says 'ABCD12DEFG' and when I double tap...
  5. MacinMan

    Toast 19, and Big Sur Flash video format greyed out in settings

    Hey guys, Got a quick question here. Also, not implying I'm having issues here , either: just curious about the behavior in the thread topic since it's the first time I've seen it. With that out of the way, here is the question. I purchased toast pro 19 for a nice discount today. Everything...
  6. purdnost

    Siri - “Learn from this App”

    I have to admit, I don’t know how most of the apps I use utilize this feature when enabled. I know Messages will provide contact suggestions in the sharing menu, but that’s about the extent of my understanding. I’m interested to learn how I can benefit from this feature. Does anyone have any...
  7. purdnost

    Why No Lens Correction Setting for Wide Camera?

    Settings > Camera > Lens Correction ”Correct lens distortion on the front and ultra wide cameras.” It would be convenient if this setting also applied to the wide camera. Any thoughts as to why it’s not? Perhaps the difference isn’t noticeable enough. I always apply lens corrections in LR...
  8. MacinMan

    Chromecast and mDNS / IGMP

    Hey all, hope this day finds you well. I am looking for some clarification on recommended router settings when it comes to multicast / mDNS, and IGMP. Google's documentation seems to be very vague on the topic. According to Google, they say if you're running chromecast v1 to enable multicast...
  9. A

    Apps Missing in Settings

    I have a 12 Pro running on iOS 14.2.1, and am having an issue where a few apps are not showing up in the notifications settings menu. The notifications are set to on within the app itself, but I am not receiving them. The app shows in the main settings menu, but also doesn’t have an option to...
  10. purdnost

    Can’t Hide Siri Suggestions while Searching

    Maybe I’m looking at the wrong setting, or maybe this can’t be hidden, but if I go to search for something, I’m presented with six Siri app suggestions (which can be minimized to show just three). Is there a way to hide his entirely? I assumed Settings > Siri & Search > Suggestions while...
  11. purdnost

    HomeKit Replacing ecobee with HomeKit

    Some questions about using solely HomeKit to manage my ecobee thermostat as opposed to the ecobee app: 1. Do I need to keep the ecobee app installed on my device? 2. I can remove everything from my ecobee app schedule except sleep, which appears as an all-day event. Will this conflict with...
  12. purdnost

    All Devices Remove Deleted Messages After...

    In iCloud Settings > Mail > Advanced > Deleted Messages, Remove... I have Remove: After one week selected, but this doesn't seem to work as my deleted mail folder contains mail from as far back as September, 2019. Any idea why this would be?
  13. organicCPU

    Hide inactive tabs in Window Menu

    Does anyone know how to customize the Finder Menu Bar Window Menu so that it reverts to the former behavior? I'd like that the alphabetically ordered list of open windows at the menu's bottom is showing just the active window tabs again and none of the inactive tabs. TL;DR; Until the switch to...
  14. KeanosMagicHat

    Migrating Data From Watch Series 4 to Series 5

    Having only bought the S4 less than 5 months ago, I had no intention of upgrading to S5. However I was then surprised by the Always On screen and this week also won a competition which would cover almost 60% of the cost of the S5 with the sale of the S4 making up the rest . . . so it’s decision...
  15. emnxs

    Battery capacity is at 94%

    My iPhone XS dropped by 6% after, roughly, 5 months. After looking on the internet for other's people's experiences, theirs dropped by 2% at most and I'm just wondering if a 6% drop is normal because I'm planning to keep my phone all throughout college and hopefully, even more than that. my...
  16. M

    iPhone 7/Plus Under Battery: Shows Graph Up To 150%?

    I noticed under the battery area in the general settings, the graph goes up to 150%. What does this mean? Does it mean power used when plugged into a wall? Thanks!
  17. C

    Open terminal in current folder

    Hello to all I am trying to assign shortcut to open terminal on the current folder, but it doesnt seem to work. I know that I have to go to Settings > Keyboard > Services and enable New Terminal at Folder. I do that and when I go to Finder > services I can see the option there. The problem...
  18. jusacruiser

    Apple Photos Settings

    I’m trying to figure out which photo settings are best for me on my Apple iPhone 7 Plus. Please provide some Photos tips regarding storage, download times, etc. Also, let’s say I like to send 6 photos using messenger....which way would you want your Photos settings then?
  19. jusacruiser

    "Sync with this iPhone over Wifi"

    I just recently attached my iPhone 7 Plus to my new MacBook Pro, and these were some of the settings that popped up in iTunes.....See image below. My MacBookPro and iPhone typically keep up to date by syncing through the cloud. So my question is......should "Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi"...
  20. MacinMan

    iMessage setting for notification of name mention won't stay selected past application quit

    Hey guys, I've run into a real annoying bug I've had in the past, and never really knew what causes it. When selecting "Notify Me when my name is mentioned" in iMessages preferences gets unchecked after the program is quit, so I have to reset it each time. I've completely removed all settings...