Mac OS X

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    Installing OS X on a Macbook via flash drive.

    Hi, a friend gave me a 2010 macbook pro that would crash upon boot in hopes that I could repair it. It wouldn't boot to the desktop, but we could still get into disk utility, and it showed the laptop's hard drive was corrupted or not working properly. I tried to repair the disk but the disk...
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    Laptop Recommendation for Vindictus (Game)

    Hello. I am currently considering purchasing a laptop natively running Windows (I currently use OSX) for better flexibility and adaptability. Amongst other things, I would like this laptop to be powerful enough to run Vindictus and MapleStory (which is less strenuous), and, if possible, be a...
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    Best OS for browsing anonymity (Thinking about buying a laptop)

    I am planning on purchasing a laptop Before I do I would like to know if I will have more protection and anonymity if I go with an apple computer vs a linux based OS. Windows 10 doesn't seem like a good option do to monitoring of browsing. I will be using a VPN and a Proxy but would like that...
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    What can Wineskins be used with?

    I want to know to what extent can I use wineskins on my Macbook Pro. Can I use it with tools such as AutoCAD? and If I decided to use it for games, is it compatible with ANY windows game? Like Tomb Raider and GTA V? Thanks
  5. okieiam

    Baterry wear 50% what to do

    My Asus is less than 2 years old. It lithium baterry wear 50%. Some time up an down, around that number. I run Windows/Linux/Hackintosh and each Os see the battery differently. Windows have the longest run and measure accuracy. While in Osx or Linux I can run my pc up to 20 minute after the...
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    Macbook Pro freezes, clicks a few times, then restarts. Frequently.

    I have a Macbook Pro 13" (Late 2011 model) running OS X 10.10.5 (Yosemite). Recently it has been restarting itself without warning. I am usually in the middle of a youtube video or making a mix in a DJ software when it happens. The screen will freeze, I hear a clicking noise coming from the...
  7. Paul Wagenseil

    Mac Ransomware Is Real: How to Protect Yourself

    The first true Mac ransomware locks up files and wants $400 to free them. Here's how to avoid it, and what do to if you've been infected. Mac Ransomware Is Real: How to Protect Yourself : Read more
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    I am running a virus in a vm!???!

    I want to say that i am using vmware fusion 8 in os x el captain in pc.... all works well but then i have opened a youtube channel and i want to test viruses so the question is that can be able to run the viruses belonging to windows family in os x and also disabling all the shared options like...
  9. alth0triplemadang

    How to get rid of osx

    Hi I like macbooks. I like the hardware and it's looks. It's looks premium, simplistic, and elegant for me. But, what i hate of a macbooks? A OSX!!! I was dreaming if i can wipe the entire disk and only install windows with no apple software bundled inside it. It's possible? ~being a windows...
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    Accidentally highlighting text while scrolling - Dell XPS 15 (9530)

    I've recently migrated from my Macbook Pro / OSX environment to a Dell XPS 15 (9530) on Windows 10 Home. I'm finding the touch-pad operation finicky. Whenever I use the scroll gesture on my touch-pad, I occasionally find myself highlighting chunks of text by accident. I haven't been able to...
  11. Marshall Honorof

    8 Mac AV Products Get Perfect Security Scores

    Of 13 popular Mac OS X antivirus programs, eight received perfect scores when it came to security detection, but three failed outright. 8 Mac AV Products Get Perfect Security Scores : Read more
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    Macbook Pro early 2011 13 inch

    HI, I have a MacBook pro early 2011 13" with OS X el capitan. The rear port charges but doesn't read, the front port doesn't do anything, and the SD card slot does nothing. Any ideas on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated. TY in advance.
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    Surface Book vs MacBook Pro | Which one to choose ?

    Hi, As the title suggests it. its a tough decision between Macbook Pro and Surface Book. Or if you find something similar to this. Please suggest which one to go for. I will be purchasing it in January. According to me, advantages of both over each other Surface Book over Mac : Portability...
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    Back with Windows for the first time in a long time, whats the situation with Anti-Viruses?

    Hi guys! As you can see by the title I am back to Windows after taking a little break and going over to OS X. I still do use OS X a lot for my developing and work and etc but I also built this PC for gaming and stuff. What is the best anti-virus at the moment? I think before I just used...
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    Dual Boot Help

    Hello, I have a lenovo x220 and just got a new ssd that is wiped clean. I am going to install El Capitan and Windows 10 on it. I will want to use the same ssd for both. The link below is a guide to do so but they only show how to do it on two different ssd's. My question is how do I do it on one...
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    BIOS Update Help

    Hello, I have a Lenovo Thinkpad X220. I am trying to install OS X via a guide I found online. The first step is update the bios to the latest version. I have never done this before and was wondering could somebody tell me how to or show me a good tutorial on it? Thanks
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    128GB Dual Boot OK?

    Is it possible to dual boot Windows 10 and OSX on a 2015 Macbook Pro 128GB model? I plan to buy 128GB thumbdrives and SD cards so data storage is not an issue but can dual boot even be done on a 128GB SSD? I have read elsewhere that it is possible but would like to confirm. Please say if you...