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What about watching non-native 2D video? I have 1200+ DVDs that I've been ripping to watch them on my Mac. I want an Apple Vision Pro and a big part of the reason is to watch my ripped movies. I won't buy them again from Apple TV just to make them n…

in How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision Pro Comment by macgui January 26

I spoke with Tim Cook of Apple. Extort $1M out of a guy, and he finally uses his correct name. Right Whiners say: "Why are you all so focused on his crimes. Let's ignore those and all his grift and just move forward". So we can watch him do it all …

in Trump claims Tim Cook has committed Apple to massive US investment Comment by macgui January 20

blastdoor said: godofbiscuitssf said: You can thank Tim Cook’s “donation” to the inauguration for shareholders being extra emboldened. More likely — you can thank Cook’s personal donation for giving Apple the space to stick with th…

in Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring Comment by macgui January 15

Fred257 said: If it wasn’t for jailbreaking you wouldn’t have the iPhones control center. This is fact. More innovation has been done by jailbreakers for the iPhone. I'm sure there's some truth to that though offered without any support "…

in New hack breaks open Apple's USB-C security Comment by macgui January 15

I've got nothing to hide. But this doesn't mean I would or should hand over my phone so police can examine my license. I stop my friends from doing that when I just want to show one thing. Apple needs a kiosk mode to lock that or any image or images…

in Illinois will implement digital IDs and driver's licenses for Apple Wallet in 2025 Comment by macgui January 15

lotones said: I've been doing a complete shut down and restart after updates since they stopped shipping OS X on discs. Always seems to make things run better. Those few times I've forgotten I noticed wonky-ness (technical term) until I did i…

in How to stop the macOS firewall leaking system network data after a software update Comment by macgui January 15

twolf2919 said: "Alongside the high blood pressure detection in the Apple Watch," - AFAIK the Apple Watch has no such feature yet - or is this trying to say the the upcoming Apple Watch will have this feature? It said it, as it referring t…

in Apple Watch Ultra to gain satellite connectivity, while AirTags will get greater range Comment by macgui January 13

Not a fan of "portable SSDs' particularly after the SanDisk Extreme/Extreme Pro performance and debacle. They may not be as compact but I prefer to use a separate SSD and enclosure. If one of the components die the other is still salvageable. I don'…

in LaCie leverages Thunderbolt 5 with Rugged SSD Pro5 for creative pros at CES 2025 Comment by macgui January 10

Six employees were charged, which becomes a matter of public record. Assuming guilt is proved, I'd want them to be jailed and fined harshly. That doesn't seem to happen often. 'Around fifty' have been fired. With no charges yet filed, it'd be wrong…

in Apple employees fired over charity donation matching fraud Comment by macgui January 10

This is a low- to mid level dock/hub. Satechi could bring out a Thunderbolt only hub, all USB-C ports, and three of four of them ≤40GB . But it's got to plug into a like port on the mini that seems unlikely to get that much throughput from one mini…

in Satechi's Mac mini M4 Stand & Hub arrives February 17 Comment by macgui January 7

Suicidy said: macgui said: mattinoz said: If it’s an investment what is the expected ROI The ability to continue to do business. Trump has promised to place excessive tariffs on imports between 25% and 100%. Some of that is …

in Apple CEO Tim Cook personally invested $1 million in Trump's inauguration Comment by macgui January 5

ilarynx said: It's a mobster's shakedown. Plain and simple. “Nice company ya got there. Be a shame if somtin’ were to happin to it.” This. Trump is the bad guy here. Cook and hundreds of others aren't corrupting him. He's basically exto…