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  1. PaperQueen

    Dropbox + database: Is this always a bad idea?

    Current set up Database file: Saved in Dropbox Associated media folder: Saved in Dropbox, in same parent folder To use: Must first pause Dropbox to avoid background sync while using the database. Would this work? Database file: Saved to local drive Associated media folder: Saved to Dropbox (so...
  2. H

    Keep synchronized two folder via thunderbolt?

    I have an iMac 21.5 (2012) and a Macbook Air 13 (2014). Two computers are linked via thunderbolt. Can I keep synchronized two folders? I created a folder with all my music files (mp3) and I'd like to get the same folder in both two computers. So I mean, if I cancel or add some file in my iMac...
  3. jusacruiser

    IOS and Mac Sierra Mail Folders Not Syncing

    My IOS and Mac Sierra Mail Folders are Not Syncing. I'm sort of seeing a hodgepodge of differences between my MBP Mail folders and iPhone Mail Folders. If I create a mail folder on my MBP then I think I should see it in my IOS Mail folders? How do I get my Mail Folders on my MBP and iPhone to...
  4. mtngoatjoe

    iPad sync with Mac Mini 2009

    My mom just bought an iPad. She also has a 2009 Mac Mini (I don't know if it's an early or late model; I'll find out next time I go over there). Since the Mini can't run Sierra, is there any way to sync her photos and music?
  5. Strawberry Watch

    iPhone contact photos not syncing with other devices?

    Hi I am using Sync.Me on iPhone to sync stubborn photos from FB to my contacts. However on my iPad and Macbook I do not see some of my contacts photos. Is there a trick to Apple's contact sync?
  6. B

    iPhone Option to sync messages to iCloud not available

    I have upgraded by iPhone7 to the latest ios11 public beta, but it doesn't show the option to sync Messages with iCloud as shown here: messages sync via iCloud in iOS 11 Attached are the screenshots. Is it not available in India? What should I do to get this option? This is one of the reasons...
  7. T

    Sysdiagnose: Apple Watch to Mac

    Hello I need some help in getting the Apple Watch's sysdiagnose to the Mac. To generate the sysdiagnose I press the Crown and Pill-shaped button for one second (the Watch then vibrates briefly and supposedly generates the sysdiagnose). After I sync my iPhone with my Mac, I can't find the...
  8. G

    Do Faces sync now & would I have to resync after full release?!

    This is a question to everyone that has deployed iOS11 beta. My concern is that Faces may sync during the beta period but then need to resync after full release. Also, does anyone know how iCloud handles Face syncing when consolidating from photos tagged on different devices? Does it act...
  9. M

    Message sync from what device

    hello, I have iOS 11 beta, just downloaded it. I have a question regarding which device. For example I have iPhone 7 Plus = 128 gb with 5 gb worth of messages iPhone 6 = 16 gb with 200 mb worth of messages If I update both. Does my 7 + lose all messages or does the 6 gain How do I choose.
  10. M_W

    Syncing with iTunes - Song Deleted from iPhone stays in iTunes PC Library

    Up until now I've always manually managed the songs on my iPhone by dragging them from my PC library to my iPhone. I figured I'd give the sync feature a try, thinking that it would be nice to have any changes I make on my iPhone reflect to my PC, and vice-versa. I enabled syncing for my entire...
  11. Tipsy McStagger

    Deleted playlist keeps popping up on iphone

    Hi all, I, once upon a time, accidentally duplicated a playlist (call it 'playlist1'). I've since deleted it from iTunes and from my iPhone directly, but whenever I sync my phone with iTunes it pops back up on both my computer and phone again. I have tried backing up the phone after deleting...
  12. Duckyduckbumps

    iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.2: won't sync with iTunes 11.4

    Hello, My dad is trying to sync his iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.2 with iTunes 11.4 on the Mac, which is running Snow Leopard. These are the latest versions of software available. The sync button on iTunes is grayed out. I couldn't seem to find out if these versions of iOS and iTunes are compatible...
  13. D

    Is the iBooks folder visible on iCloud Drive?

    Can I access my books and PDFs from the finder, like with Pages or Numbers documents, when using macOS? Or is the folder supposed to be hidden and only available through the iBooks app? I can't see it and just want to make sure that this is not a bug and that there really is no option to show...
  14. D

    Which Apple ID to use for iBooks?

    I have two Apple IDs, one for iTunes and one for iCloud. The reason for this is historical, because there was a time when these were different things and my accounts are that old. I have never really used iBooks so far (there are only a few random PDFs in there and two book I bought years ago)...
  15. T

    iOS 10 Mail not Syncing

    I have an iPhone 7 Plus running iOS 10.2.1, late 2009 MacBook Pro running 10.11.6, and an 2013 iMac running 10.12.3. Lately I have been experiencing problems with the Mail app on my iPhone. I have one iCloud email account and one Gmail account for business using IMAP. When deleting or archiving...
  16. S

    iCloud contact not appearing on Mac?

    I think I have everything set up correctly but maybe I'm missing something? I know I have contacts on my iPhone that are not appearing on my MacBook Pro in either the Messages app or even the Contacts app. I am logged into the same iCloud account on both devices. I have contacts enabled in...
  17. realpras

    Who has the Notes sync issue?

    I've browsed the forum and it seems some people also have this issue, but I just want to know your opinion about this and if you've solved the issue. Notes do not sync when it's created from the Notes app on both my iPhone and Mac. The existing notes will load just fine but when I make a new...
  18. baccusapp

    Baccus - Reliable backups to your NAS and External Drives

    Introducing Baccus - a flexible, fast and efficient backup application for your Mac. Baccus simplifies and manages multiple backups to external drives and NAS systems. Imagine arriving at work and, without lifting a finger, have your computer start backing up your files. Simply connect to your...
  19. G

    Airpods & Mac iCloud sync

    Hey all, Just wanted to post this for those of you who are having trouble getting the Airpods & iCloud sync to work on the mac. Logging out and back in to iCloud on your mac solves the issue. It's also possible to pair the Airpods to the Mac like an 'other device'. Then you have to hold the...
  20. JamesLJ

    Every time I open iTunes on my Mac, my phone's Podcasts go crazy

    Hey Everyone! Long time no see. Here's the deal. I stopped syncing my phone to iTunes because it wouldn't not download all thousand and someodd podcasts on my phone to my tiny MacBook Air SSD. But now I can't even open iTunes to do anything with it without it wrecking my podcasts. It'll get...