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Old Photos Keep Coming Back 548 Views / 2 Replies  
Nearly every time I open Photos on OS X, old photos are showing up mixed in with pics I snapped just last week. My daughter is 13. Her newborn baby pictures are right there with pics from her...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:03 PM, in macOS
My mom has the same problem. iPad 2 bought new on... 572 Views / 4 Replies  
My mom has the same problem. iPad 2 bought new on its day of release. Used daily with no issues. Just this week, it fails to connect to wi-fi at her house and mine... Also WPA2 security. Gonna try a...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Nov 9, 2012 at 03:50 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I spaced on the difference between Easy Pay and... 1,030 Views / 8 Replies  
I spaced on the difference between Easy Pay and in-store pickup. I bought an iPhone accessory on the app and selected in-store pickup. When I arrived at the store (Arrowhead-Glendale, AZ), I grabbed...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jul 1, 2012 at 01:01 PM, in iOS Apps
Maybe a DNS issue? I had YouTube issues a couple... 1,599 Views / 14 Replies  
Maybe a DNS issue? I had YouTube issues a couple of years ago and started this (http://forums.macnn.com/103/ipod-iphone-and-ipad/430258/youtube-unusable-on-apple-tv-iphones/) thread. Since switching...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jul 1, 2012 at 12:49 PM, in macOS
Here you go... 1,958 Views / 8 Replies  
Here you go (https://www.dropbox.com/s/h9w6jiqtfshjmmf/Blue%20Horizon.jpg). Cheers.

(Disclaimer: I claim no ownership and don't remember where this came from).
...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jun 17, 2012 at 04:51 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks again everyone. 1,958 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks again everyone.
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jun 16, 2012 at 10:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
From this (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4621)... 1,958 Views / 8 Replies  
From this (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4621) Apple Support page.

The iMac (Mid 2011) computers have four SDRAM slots in the bottom of the computer and come with at least 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jun 16, 2012 at 04:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
Update: Got the Mac mini and a ~ $300 ViewSonic... 2,090 Views / 19 Replies  
Update: Got the Mac mini and a ~ $300 ViewSonic monitor. Hated the resolution and the way everything looked, even at 1080p. Returned it all.

Ended up with the 21.5" iMac Core i5.

Please see...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jun 16, 2012 at 02:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
Too Much RAM in an iMac 1,958 Views / 8 Replies  
I bought 16 GB of RAM for my new Mac mini before it arrived, then returned the mini before the RAM even arrived. Because I'm impatient and usually learn expensive lessons the hard way, I thought...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jun 16, 2012 at 02:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
That alone just about seals it. ... 2,090 Views / 19 Replies  
That alone just about seals it.

SierraDragon's "Good-Fast-Cheap" reminder is a pretty universal truth. I can only pick two.

The real takeaway so far is that maybe I consider the 21.5” iMac. As...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jun 8, 2012 at 06:17 PM, in Mac Desktops
Both of those bring my Core 2 Duo to its knees,... 2,090 Views / 19 Replies  
Both of those bring my Core 2 Duo to its knees, especially the former. It's Beachball City on my 2008-era iMac. If the lesser-spec Mac mini runs both like butter, maybe I don't need the iMac. This is...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jun 8, 2012 at 02:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
Mac mini or iMac? 2,090 Views / 19 Replies  
My current iMac is a 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo with maxed RAM and it's kind of a dog.

After next week's WWDC announcements, I'm pulling the trigger on my next Mac. It will be another desktop. My wife and...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jun 8, 2012 at 12:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
I went to the Genius Bar and my iPad was replaced... 1,593 Views / 9 Replies  
I went to the Genius Bar and my iPad was replaced with a new unit—zero hassle. The new one has exhibited none of the symptoms outlined in my initial post. It was definitely a defective unit.
 
It...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Mar 26, 2012 at 12:19 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
It'd be nice if the system made that obvious... 1,593 Views / 9 Replies  
It'd be nice if the system made that obvious somehow, like with the personal hotspot or GarageBand recording overlays.

Anyone know whether I'd end up with a refurb if I returned to the store with...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Mar 23, 2012 at 10:33 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
New iPad - Spontaneous Reboots / Resets 1,593 Views / 9 Replies  
The new iPad is the most unstable iOS device I've yet owned.

Apps that are rock solid on other devices crash out to the homescreen (Reeder, Safari) and I've seen 4 or 5 spontaneous reboots in one...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Mar 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
So with iMessage, how do I get texts to other iOS... 11,075 Views / 289 Replies  
So with iMessage, how do I get texts to other iOS users to show up both on their iPad and their iPhone? Even when using an email address to specify a recipient (instead of a phone number), the...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Oct 14, 2011 at 11:28 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
My wife and I use 3 Apple IDs / iCloud accounts. ... 3,201 Views / 8 Replies  
My wife and I use 3 Apple IDs / iCloud accounts.

1 joint account for iTunes - Been using this one for years.

1 in my name - Our contacts, calendars and reminders live here... Always identical...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Oct 14, 2011 at 07:29 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Photo Stream Anomaly 1,006 Views / 7 Replies  
On my iPhone 4, "Photo Stream" is listed twice, an empty on both since I have it disabled.

Any idea why it would be listed if I have it disabled... Let alone twice?

I've enabled then disabled...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Oct 13, 2011 at 10:13 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Mine still does. It mostly stays in the console... 1,270 Views / 5 Replies  
Mine still does. It mostly stays in the console of my car. I bring it in to sync once or twice a month.

- It still syncs with the latest version of iTunes just fine.

- You'll be amazed at how...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Aug 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Not All Photos Not Syncing / Lion Clusterf--- 22,209 Views / 3 Replies  
Sorry for the length of this.
Mods. If you think it better belongs in the Mac OS X forum, please move it. Thank you.


Anyone seen this?

After 4 years without problems, this weekend I can't...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jul 24, 2011 at 10:56 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm not sure whether the described behavior is... 480 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm not sure whether the described behavior is new. I just discovered the feature. Hopefully, if the feature is that old, it's pretty well sorted out and the problems are just something I'm doing...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jul 22, 2011 at 08:01 AM, in macOS
One thing taken from iOS which I hate on a real... 34,769 Views / 624 Replies  
One thing taken from iOS which I hate on a real computer is the "cheating" going on at launch. When you boot up, log back in or fast user switch, you sometimes see what is essentially a screen cap of...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jul 21, 2011 at 08:26 PM, in macOS
Guest Accounts 480 Views / 2 Replies  
Just upgraded to Lion (mid-2008 C2D 4GB RAM) and can't get the Guest Account feature to work as advertised. It's one of the things I was most excited about, as my wife's friends and family are often...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jul 21, 2011 at 08:21 PM, in macOS
Mid-2008 Core 2 Duo iMac. Lion feels a lot slower... 1,174 Views / 9 Replies  
Mid-2008 Core 2 Duo iMac. Lion feels a lot slower than Snow Leopard. Wish I could add more RAM, but I'm maxed out at 4 GB.
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jul 21, 2011 at 08:15 PM, in macOS
My Bumper is fine, if a little looser-fitting... 1,766 Views / 7 Replies  
My Bumper is fine, if a little looser-fitting than a year ago.

My Speck PixelSkin HD is good-as-new. Solid. Perfect.

My Speck Fitted shell is structurally good-as-new, but the fabric(ish) back...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Jul 19, 2011 at 09:17 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU... To all of you.... 8,521 Views / 21 Replies  
Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU... To all of you. With the push start provided here, I tweaked one (via Gimp) to create EXACTLY what I was looking for.

iPad lock screen.
...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Very nice work, all. olePigeon, I think yours is... 8,521 Views / 21 Replies  
Very nice work, all. olePigeon, I think yours is closest to what I originally had in mind. Very cool and creative stuff from andi*pandi, too!
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 24, 2011 at 09:17 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Yes, please. It will be interesting to see what... 8,521 Views / 21 Replies  
Yes, please. It will be interesting to see what others come up with.

cgc, I love that background, but the end of your text got cut off... Just the word "forward," actually. Not so sure of that...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 21, 2011 at 08:25 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
This guy is absolutely right. In fact, your... 3,376 Views / 13 Replies  
This guy is absolutely right. In fact, your battery will drain at a much slower rate also if you leave your iPhone at home and don't use it. I tried that yesterday and came home to 85% charge...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 19, 2011 at 08:40 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Beggars can't be choosers, but 1680x1050 would be... 8,521 Views / 21 Replies  
Beggars can't be choosers, but 1680x1050 would be alright. A 1024x1024 for iPad would be great, as well.

As for the background pattern and/or color, that's where I was hoping someone with an...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 17, 2011 at 11:11 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Okay. Let's try this again. ... 2,325 Views / 27 Replies  
Okay. Let's try this again.

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n576/DigitalEl/Screen1.jpg

Tweetbot... The finest third-party app on my phone. The guys at Tapbots do outstanding work and...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 17, 2011 at 11:01 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm picturing the script in a classy, yet... 8,521 Views / 21 Replies  
I'm picturing the script in a classy, yet legible, cursive. A small, understated Apple logo and... Maybe nothing else. Any takers?
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 16, 2011 at 11:17 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
DESIGN CHALLENGE: Wallpaper request for someone more talenetd than myself... 8,521 Views / 21 Replies  
Apple's newish iPad 2 commercial is a piece of sheer poetry. Could one of you talented people do a wallpaper with the script on it?

Here it is:

This is what we believe. 

Technology alone is...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 16, 2011 at 11:15 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
I'm literally not smart enough to post pics here.... 2,325 Views / 27 Replies  
I'm literally not smart enough to post pics here. I have them. I even created a Flickr account just for the purpose. Couldn't do it. Now I know how my mom feels trying to use the Facebook.
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 16, 2011 at 11:10 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Nevermind. 2,325 Views / 27 Replies  
Nevermind.
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 16, 2011 at 10:11 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I work from 6a to 4p and always start the day... 3,376 Views / 13 Replies  
I work from 6a to 4p and always start the day with a full charge. I "thrash" my phone all day. Heavy Twitter and Safari use under 3G, as well as SMS. Few calls, if any, and no videos or music. I'm...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 15, 2011 at 09:28 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
It totally is. The iLounge review was spot-on. It... 2,110 Views / 6 Replies  
It totally is. The iLounge review was spot-on. It looks fantastic, but the rubber portions are a little on the flimsy side. All in all, I'm pleased. Just disappointed by iKit's lack of common...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 7, 2011 at 04:51 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Okay, so I was impatient. The package arrived... 2,110 Views / 6 Replies  
Okay, so I was impatient. The package arrived today via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail. Still, it's inexcusable for iKit to offer no communication or feedback whatsoever... Even after an e-mail to...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 6, 2011 at 07:57 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Anyone Order iKit Carbon iPad 2 Case? 2,110 Views / 6 Replies  
Ordered an iKit Carbon case for iPad 2 on 3/22 .. credit card charged immediately through PayPal.

Supposedly was gonna ship on 3/25 .. but no confirmation sent and no tracking number.

No...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Apr 5, 2011 at 07:50 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Mine was estimated to arrive Thursday, 3/17. ... 6,338 Views / 93 Replies  
Mine was estimated to arrive Thursday, 3/17.

It's on a Fed-Ex truck right now, showing "out for delivery." One day early.
Posted by DigitalEl, on Mar 16, 2011 at 02:47 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Just got e-mail notification mine shipped. Should... 6,338 Views / 93 Replies  
Just got e-mail notification mine shipped. Should arrive Wed. or Thurs. Still in Shenzen tonight.
Posted by DigitalEl, on Mar 13, 2011 at 06:59 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
So what accessories did they have on Day One?... 6,338 Views / 93 Replies  
So what accessories did they have on Day One? I'll be looking for a cover .. Not the smart case, but one which actually protects the back. I'll probably be waiting awhile.

--

So the Target...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Mar 12, 2011 at 12:34 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Made some calls. Target claims they'll have all... 6,338 Views / 93 Replies  
Made some calls. Target claims they'll have all 18 models. Different answers at Walmart. One will have wi-fi models only, only in black. Another isn't getting any at all. Hit or miss.
Posted by DigitalEl, on Mar 11, 2011 at 01:01 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I also ordered one early Friday (1 a.m. PT), 32... 6,338 Views / 93 Replies  
I also ordered one early Friday (1 a.m. PT), 32 GB in white.

For those of you headed to stores, let's share our experiences.

Called area Target... They have no idea how many or which of the...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Mar 11, 2011 at 10:18 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm not. I remembered the stories... 3,919 Views / 11 Replies  
I'm not. I remembered the stories (http://news.google.com/news/search?aq=f&pz=1&cf=all&ned=us&hl=en&q=OpenDNS+iTunes) from a couple of weeks ago ref. OpenDNS, so didn't want to go that route.
...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Dec 31, 2010 at 07:18 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
SOLVED. I cross-posted this thread on the... 3,919 Views / 11 Replies  
SOLVED.

I cross-posted this thread on the Apple support communities forum and someone pointed to DNS being a possible culprit. I found another DNS and manually pointed everything on my network...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Dec 31, 2010 at 02:45 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for the tips there. Will try those on the... 3,919 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks for the tips there. Will try those on the phones... The Apple TV is still a YouTube brick though.
Posted by DigitalEl, on Dec 29, 2010 at 08:54 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
YouTube Unusable on Apple TV, iPhones 3,919 Views / 11 Replies  
My network is a better than average 9 to 20 down, 2 to 6 up. I have no trouble with network speed on my iMac. I can push both audio and video around the house with no problem using AirPlay or my...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Dec 29, 2010 at 08:42 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
My six-year-old, for the most part, loves the... 970 Views / 13 Replies  
My six-year-old, for the most part, loves the original iPhone I gave him. I locked it down via Parental Controls, put games on it and it's more fun than his DS. The only thing that sucks there is...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Dec 29, 2010 at 08:31 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
The random non-geeks I work with or encounter... 4,038 Views / 116 Replies  
The random non-geeks I work with or encounter couldn't care less about updates. They all basically fit into one of two camps.

1.) They can't or don't want to switch to AT&T, but they want...
Posted by DigitalEl, on Dec 18, 2010 at 11:45 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
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