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GG1 said: Excellent article, and timely for me. I have the 2012 Mini with Fusion drive. Are there any precautions when cloning a Fusion drive? Edit: this is why I ask:https://blog.macsales.com/15619-special-note-for-adding-an-ssd-to-a-2012-ma…
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One problem I've had is that "Purchased" does not show any of the recent OS X/macOS installers. The last one that shows up for me is El Capitan, back from 2015. I can't see any way to re-download Sierra or High Sierra. Does anyone else have this pro…
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My four-year-old iPhone 6 battery had swollen so you could see a trace of light on the left edge between the case and the screen. So they replaced it with a new one (presumably refurb) for the same $29. Genius said that they weren't going to repa…
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rob53 said: Does anyone know if this update will fix CarPlay disconnecting from almost every CarPlay system? I haven't had that experience with BMW. CarPlay is fine, including its wireless connection.
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xiao-zhi said: Calm-down. Apple is generally secretive so speculation by the public and press is natural, including by AppleInsider and it’s readers. The tendency of AppleInsider to zealously defend Apple at all costs doesn’t do much for you…
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Even if Apple doesn't include the USB-C charger, it could improve things by shipping the iPad one (10 or 12 W, I think). The sugar-cube is an embarrassment these days.
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I wonder if Apple has an iron-clad commitment from AT&T that it will NOT lock the eSIM if ever used on AT&T. That was the problem with the "Apple SIM" in the iPad but at least you could remove and replace it. With eSIM that's not possible…
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christopher126 said:Will stay away from BMW b/c it's charging $300/yr. for CarPlay. Not accurate. The charge of $300 is a one-time fee for 2018 and earlier cars. The subscription fee ($80 ? - I'm not certain) is for 2019 and later.
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A wooden toothpick is a good tool too. More effective than a Q-tip.
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The paper passport isn't going away anytime soon. The US has a "passport card" (credit-card size) but that's accepted ONLY for land-border crossings to Canada and Mexico. You still need your paper passport for a flight to those countries. The mac…
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Another point related to "Previous recipients" is you can edit it and get rid of long-ago entries that pop up first when you're addressing mail. Such as colleagues at a company you worked at ten years ago. Also works for people for whom you have sin…
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Apple's pace of share buyback is probably limited by the rate of Warren Buffett's purchases. ROFL.
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There are still lots of places in Germany where cash is king. Plastic - either credit or debit - just isn't welcome. Cash - don't leave home without it.
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Two comments: 1. wireless CarPlay is great. Very new BMWs have it and it works very well 2. "Maps" is broken because there is no way to get to your contacts. They're not available through "Destinations", only the places you've recently been, etc. …
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We used CVS a while ago when we absolutely had to have next-day. Apple, of course, can't do that but CVS does. The book was nice with a heat-fused spine. But that was then. Now books are just spring-back and the pages easily come adrift. I'd prob…
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The Wallstreet was a much nicer machine too.
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pakitt said: Germany, Germany.... Indeed. That would be great. But I am surprised at how much cash is still used in Germany. Some stores and restaurants are cash-only, no cards accepted.
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rob53 said: Yes, it's been awhile since the mini and Mac Pro have been updated or upgraded but is it really hurting you? Actually, yes. I have a 2013 quad-i7 Mini (fast with 1 TB SSD) that I'd like to upgrade or replace. However the curr…
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And how come that Home Depot STILL does not accept ApplePay ??!?!?
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p.s. on Mini: as a developer (some in the office, some at home) my home setup was a MacPro of about 2011 vintage. Great expandability but noisy. But dual 23" Cinema Displays were great for coding/debugging/etc. I bought a Mini about the time I …