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post Apr 30 2016, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(ciwi1166 @ Apr 30 2016, 02:05 PM)
how do u guys clean the keyboard & body area around the trackpad.

got some stubborn dirt/grime
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I usually use alcohol pads...
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post May 1 2016, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(dino89 @ May 1 2016, 11:59 AM)
I didnt get apple care and now already 1 year+
I like to live dangerously brows.gif
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Apple Care is just like an insurance.
You can live without it, but when you really need it.... icon_question.gif
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post Jun 26 2016, 07:07 PM

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QUOTE(silverwave @ Jun 26 2016, 06:14 PM)
Hello, should we turn on our mac firewall? I noticed that it is off.

and do we need anti virus? some say mac is safe, some say no.
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Just turn it on. You may still need antivirus if you need to load documents from other PCs.
Mac is relatively safer compared to Windows. However, it does not imply that macs are virus-free. It can also be infected by Trojans.
Frequent browsing high risk websites and installing unknown source softwares do make your Mac more susceptible to viruses.
It all depends on how you use it.

PS: Forget about those cleaning softwares such as cleanmymac. They don't really work.
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post Jun 30 2016, 06:10 PM

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QUOTE(theWeird_Weird @ Jun 30 2016, 05:10 PM)
i tried the cleanmymac, it seems like it is working for first round then after that the difference are minimal.

mcm everytime cleaning same file but still there zz ranting.gif
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There is another tactic.
If you are trying hard to clear up your space, but you still couldn't figure out what and where are the 'others':
go to users and groups to create a new administrator account and remove the old account once you've logged into the new one.
You will be surprised you have more spaces....
I believe there are lots of unwanted files hidden in your home folder....
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post Jul 1 2016, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(takenaga @ Jul 1 2016, 09:32 AM)
Is it safe/okay to do this step? i mean like, no important files are deleted? etc.
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Nothing dangerous. You are practically changing to another user only. But your own files will be lost. (Backing up your files is the only thing you will need to do)
It has been 1 month since I did this. So far my MBP is running fine....
Before doing this I've made sure all my files were already backed up....
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post Jul 9 2016, 07:34 PM

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QUOTE(jumpstat @ Jul 9 2016, 10:33 AM)
Help needed,

I noticed that when rmbp closed lid, any downloading happening at that time will also stop. Where do I set it so as not to stop any downloading tasks?

Thanks in advance.
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This is the setting of a macbook. When you close the lid, it is automatically switched to sleep mode.
Nothing can be done to change this setting.
I recommend you to either not to close the lid, or connect your MBP to a monitor when you want to do so (but you have to go to Energy Saver in System Preference and slide computer sleep to never).
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post Jul 24 2016, 12:10 PM

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QUOTE(INGfusion @ Jul 24 2016, 11:58 AM)
oh.... i still thinking want to buy external hdd or time capsule  sad.gif
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Go for hdd... Way much cheaper.
The only 2 things that time capsule is superior than hdd is wireless backup, and as a wifi base station/extender. My experience of backing up wirelessly has been painful. I'd rather plug in hdd and do it manually.
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post Jul 24 2016, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(remix2040 @ Jul 24 2016, 12:07 PM)
My data only 80gb lol I stopped the restore. It extended to 300 hours lol my fault to restore to my super old hard disk. End up I cannot extract anything from the Time Machine Backup. My photo library corrupted.

I just bought a new hard disk and I cannot transfer my stuff from the old hard to new hard disk.

My photos are a gone case now 😔

PS. I suggest to get Time Capsule if you want long term. However, one thing to bear in mind is that you cannot switch back up devices once you've started backing up to one drive, like how I'm struggling right now. The only way is to buy a new drive and switch it to that drive and wipe the old one
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This is a genuine problem for time machine. Time capsule has the same issue also. Ended up I gave up backing up my Mac completely. Those essential files, I'll save in my cloud drives.
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post Jul 24 2016, 03:14 PM

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QUOTE(remix2040 @ Jul 24 2016, 12:59 PM)
Well too late for me to save my photos to the cloud sad.gif

All the concerts I've been to and Grand Prix races as well. Even had pictures with most of the racers and singers sad.gif all gone
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For this purpose, I use drobo 5N.

user posted image

Got this 3 years ago, direct shipping from USA (I really missed the time when USD1=RM3.20), Till now I only occupied 2 HDD slots: 4TB each). I still can add on another 3.
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post Jul 24 2016, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(remix2040 @ Jul 24 2016, 04:15 PM)
Now I'm thinking to pick up a NAS lol so annoyed at losing my data every time.
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I'm not sure about the price of a NAS now.
I bought this Drobo 3 years ago for RM2000+ (inclusive of shipping, approx RM 100 cheaper than local price).
It is superb.
The only issue is my MBP always lost its connection on the network especially when I put my MBP into sleep mode without disconnect it properly...
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post Jul 24 2016, 04:33 PM

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QUOTE(sengkin95 @ Jul 24 2016, 03:37 PM)
I gave up backing up my Mac 3 years ago because of the problem of transferring backup data from one external HD to another and I couldn't be bothered to use the Time Capsule. Hence, I've decided to make use of the iCloud facilities to store all my Apple backups and have been doing so ever since
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iCloud storage is expensive. I hoped Apple could bring down the price this Autumn...
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post Jul 24 2016, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(INGfusion @ Jul 24 2016, 09:45 PM)
any sifu here using airport extreme ?
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If you don't mind the price, and if you are not using Streamyx, it is quite an excellent wifi base station.
You can access your wifi till second floor (not beyond that).
And if you are using Streamyx, you will still need a modem (not very sure about other broadband service provider).

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post Jul 24 2016, 10:33 PM

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QUOTE(INGfusion @ Jul 24 2016, 10:16 PM)
i thought unifi or maxis the same need connect  to router ?
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Most of the service providers in Malaysia need a modem before connecting to the Airport Extreme.
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post Jul 24 2016, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(INGfusion @ Jul 24 2016, 10:38 PM)
Hua wei modem > custom router > airport ?
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I think you can connect AirPort Extreme directly to your modem without the router.
The broadband I am using is not fiber optic. I can't really comment on Unifi/Maxis fiber.
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post Jul 25 2016, 05:32 AM

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QUOTE(INGfusion @ Jul 24 2016, 11:38 PM)
tried with my express no internet if i direct connect to modem
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Try troubleshooting...
The configuration is not so straightforward.
If you still can't, then I guess you will need to add a router in between.

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post Oct 28 2016, 01:01 PM

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Did I miss something? Where is the power button?
And how to force switch it off in case of system break down/unresponsive? (I knew it rarely happened, but just in case)
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post Oct 29 2016, 08:49 PM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 29 2016, 08:24 PM)
placed order on Day 1.
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I'm admiring you now.
You bought two retinal MacBooks of 2016, and rMBP with touch bar and Touch ID this year.
I haven't even bought my MacBook yet.
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post Oct 29 2016, 09:21 PM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 29 2016, 08:53 PM)
time to place ur order for this brand new macbook pro. i think it is the best you can buy as of now. biggrin.gif
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I've just bought my iPhone 7. I'm broke again!
Unfortunately I have to get a new phone as my old one has just become unusable (screen kept flickering and touchscreen was completely unresponsive)

I'll wait for the tear down released by ifixit before deciding to make my existing MBP as desktop station (and get a new MBP) or to get a Mac mini. I estimate it will be months later.
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post Oct 29 2016, 09:56 PM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 29 2016, 09:34 PM)
ic. last month when iphone 7 launches, i am actually looking forward to change my iPhone 6+ to 7+ since it was already 2 years and my line is ready for re-contract. However, i did not manage to get the first batch of iPhone and all the telcos still lack of stock for jet black even now. So kind of loss interest in iphone 7+.

Instead, I am more excited about this new macbook pro.  biggrin.gif

mac mini has no update, i dun think u gonna get the current gen which is more than 2 years old rite?
no rumours on the mac mini so I guess unlikely it will be updated any time soon.
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Jet black is ugly, especially when you had your fingerprints on it. It looks plastic as how iPhone used to be during 3GS. Matte black is just nice.

I'm not interested in Mac Mini of 2014 version but 2012 version as it has upgradable ram slot. Besides, it is the 1st Mac mini which can support continuity and Handoff.
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post Oct 29 2016, 10:25 PM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 29 2016, 10:12 PM)
I use case, technically no matter what color it makes no difference  biggrin.gif as I won't even touch the phone for 2nd time once the case is on.

Buying jet black the simple reason is it is new color, and limited new color. if u look thru the engineering process, it involves more steps to product this finish. So in terms of value, this color will pose better value than other colors. From the stock level availability can tell this too.

Mini 2012 is good, but now can only get from 2nd hand. Not easy also difficult to tell the condition of it.
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I do agree Mac mini 2012 is difficult to get, but what to do?
The 2014 version is not upgradable.

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