How can I have 128 GB HARD disk and there is 300.91 GB apps on it?

After I install pes2014 on my MacBookAir when I see the storage of my My macintosh HD Is foul. Is it a virus? What should I do?(before it my apps was up to 60 GB)

It may be helpful that the pes is running on wine.

rMBP kernel_task spikes when connecting more than one external monitor

When connecting a second external monitor kernel_task spikes to 600%+. This makes the computer unusable.

Here are the specifics:

• When I connect one monitor to either DP or HDMI things work fine.


• When I connect a second monitor with either DP or HDMI kernel_task spikes.


• When I disconnect either the DP or HDMI sometimes the kernel_task rapidly returns to normal levels.


• When I disconnect all monitors the kernel_task rapid returns to normal levels. (In Activity Monitor goto View > Update Frequency > Very Often and as soon as you disconnect the monitors, you will get lots of rapid updates to the UI).

What I have tried:

• Resetting NVRAM.


• Resetting SMC.


• Attempting the above scenario with power adapter plugged in and running on battery.


• Disabling "Automatic Graphics Switching" in Energy Saver.

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I am running a MacBook Pro Retina 2.7Ghz i7 (Macbook10,1 / Mid 2012) running Yosemite 10.10.1.

I have 3 external monitors (Dell 2415H) with 2 connected by Display Port and 1 with the HDMI.

Disk Utility can't repair external hard drive, tried fsck whats the next step?

When I try and repair my external hard drives (I have two corrupt now some how both I think from improperly ejecting from the same machine), I get this message:

Disk Utility can’t repair this disk. Back up as many of your files as possible, ?reformat the disk, and restore your backed-up files.

Do I just have to reformat them now? Whats the next step? Both where being used as backups for the most part with a few files. Thank you for your time.

Microphone not working after water spilled on iPad

I accidentally spilled water on my iPad. I cleaned it up right away and it's perfectly fine. I can hear stuff and it turns on but when I call people, they can't hear me.

iMessage on Mac but not iPhone

I recently swapped my iphone for a samsung galaxy but still have imessages on my macbook. I was hoping to still be able to use imessages on my macbook, however, I am unable to sign into imessages with my apple account, i get the following error:

Could not sign into iMessage. An error occred during activation. Try again.

This has been happening for a week. Can I use imessages on my mac, or must I also have an iPhone?

How to transfer clash of clans without game enter

I have Clash of Clans and I don't have a game center because are school took it off. Is there a way to transfer from the iPad to my phone without Game Center??

Mac Book Pro Going to Sleep By Itself. Related to watchdog daemon

For a couple of weeks, my mac has been going to sleep by itself. This seems to happen more often when i'm running more stuff on my mac (Chrome+Spotify+etc...)

In my console, the message is the following:

1/4/15 7:24:04.793 PM coreaudiod[293]: 2015-01-04 07:24:04.792840 PM [AirPlay] Power: SystemWillSleep

Followed by:

1/4/15 7:24:04.794 PM coreaudiod[293]: 2015-01-04 07:24:04.794130 PM [AirPlay] BTLE client stopping to browse for AirPlay Solo Target Presence.
1/4/15 7:24:04.795 PM coreaudiod[293]: 2015-01-04 07:24:04.795289 PM [AirPlay] BTLE discovery removing all devices

This seems to have some sort of correlation with watchdog, a daemon process on my mac (In this case it's happening after, but it's usually before).

1/4/15 7:24:04.800 PM watchdogd[7673]: [watchdog_daemon] @(         pm_callback) - ref=0x0 msg_type=0xe0000280 msg=0x570033
1/4/15 7:24:04.800 PM watchdogd[7673]: [watchdog_daemon] @(    wd_daemon_thread) - events buffer: 6329r81941 6779s81941 
1/4/15 7:24:04.838 PM watchdogd[7673]: [watchdog_daemon] @(         pm_callback) - ref=0x0 msg_type=0xe0000320 msg=0x0
1/4/15 7:24:04.838 PM watchdogd[7673]: [watchdog_daemon] @(         pm_callback) - ref=0x0 msg_type=0xe0000300 msg=0x0

Here are some more logs:

The SystemWillSleep messages:

Watchdog Processes:

Full Log for 7:12 PM:

Some system information: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13 inch, Late 2013) running Yosemite.

Can't fix an user account in Mavericks (frozen)

My regular user account on my Macbook Pro running Mavericks froze and I had to shut down the computer with the power button, but every time I restart the computer and login my user account it freezes and doesn't respond to any command. It stays with the spinning beachball and does not respond to any menu (not even force quit). I have already tried safe boot, restart in recovery mode, checked the hard disk and permissions with disk utility and still have the same problem: can't use any programme on my user account. When logging with other user account the computer seems to work fine. Any thoughts on how to fix it? I need it fixed asap!!

Songs are continuously being deleted from my phone

I recently bought songs from iTunes and every time I go to listen to them they get deleted. I'm able to re-download the songs but they don't stay on my phone for more than an hour. And my phone is an iPhone 5c

Disable geolocation in Safari

I have tried to check "Decline without asking" (Translated).

Now, it won't show where I am on maps and so, but even though I use VPN, Google/Facebook/Youtube and other websites know that I am in Sweden? How can I disable this? Say, I want websites to assume that I am in the UK, or in the USA?

My Apple ID and phone number are being used on a new phone -- what does this mean?

I received a message that states my Apple ID and phone number are now being used for iMessage and FaceTime on a new phone. I haven't gotten a new phone, so what does this mean? The same message appeared on my IPad.

How can I add a message to an iPhone in erase mode

I lost my phone when I was out earlier, and concerned about the data on it, I used "erase mode" on it. Unfortunately, that seems to remove the ability to set a lost message on the phone. Is there a way to set one now? It's in airplane mode, so I haven't been able to try to call it either.

Yosemite MBP gets IP but cannot ping network

I have a 2013 MBP on 10.10 that I've tested on multiple wireless networks. On all I see this behavior: I get an IP address and DNS servers, but cannot ping mg router or DNS servers (request timeout) or internet IP addresses (no route to host) or URLs (unknown host).

I've tried rebooting in safe mode, as a different user, and in a new 'location'. I don't have access to a wired connection. I don't have any firewall software and my VPN is disabled.

I need to save clash of clans to game center

I got a new iPod for Christmas, and I have to give the old iPod away. I downloaded Clash of Clans onto my new iPod, and I dumbly started a new game. I logged into my game center after that, and for some reason it attached to the brand new game. Now I don't have a game center linked to my old iPod's account, and I want to transfer it. I've tried making new game center accounts but they won't save to my old iPod's account. How do I save a game center account to my old Clash of Clans village?

How do i fix my movie downloading problems?

I bought some tv show episodes and a couple movies on i tunes, but when i try to download them on my iphone 3gs it downloaded one movie then says "You can download past purchases on this devise with just one apple ID every 90 days." What do i do

Streaming Photos from iPhone and iPod

I would like to ask you somethings about my 3 apple devices.

It is a mini ipad, ipod touch and iphone with all iOS 8.1.2.

My problem comes when I have to send the photos.

“Streaming photo” does not appear if I want to send a photo from iPod or iPhone through Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp(Of Course WhatsApp from iPhone).

I can see only “Camera Roll“.

From iPad no problem.

I must say iPod and iPhone are not of my own country while iPad is my country.

the iPod is American and the iPhone is English

All settings required for streaming photos are all active.

Can you help me solve this problem if you can and if it is possible?

Thank You!

How to show a Keynote presentation on other platforms?

I should make a talk about my project in my collage after tomorrow. I will use Keynote to make the presentation file because I found it better than Powerpoint. I have Macbook pro and you know that I can't connect it to the projector directly. Is there any solution to use the Keynote file with full features on Windows?

Mac Keychains in sync: an other one to save web passwords?

I use Dropbox to sync my keychains. I were syncing the default login.keychain but due to some issues (password ask at login, different tokens for apps which store it in the keychain, files conflicts between Macs, etc), I tried to use another keychain named passwords.keychain to save my web passwords and use the default login.keychain for the rest.

But Keychain Access uses a default keychain, then I can't specify to save web passwords to passwords.keychain… and that's simply doesn't work on Chrome/Safari/Firefox(with plugin) with autocompletion.

An idea? Do I need to use a service like 1Password? Can't Dropbox solve that gratis?

(oh and yes, I don't want to use that iCloud solution…)

Problem with update on Yosemite

I am setting up a MacBook Pro for a new user. I wiped the disk and started fresh.

Everything is up to date, except I am getting one update over and over.

I installed the Thunderbolt Display Firmware Update v1.2 on Dec 31st. It is listed in updates installed in the last 30 days.

However, I keep getting it listed at the top as an update to install. If I click update, it attempts to install and says it could not complete. After clicking more info, it says the Firmware should be at 26.2 and Port Micro Firmware Version should be 2.0.7. However, the firmware under system information is 25.1 and Port Micro Firmware Version is 2.1.3.

Ideas?

AU Lab make popping sound on Mid 2009 MBP

Okay I'm switching all my stuff over from my Mid 07 Macbook and i like my music a little more with more bass and clear sounding than the computer provides normally. I enjoyed AU Lab with no issues on my Macbook but on the pro I'm experiencing a clicking sound. Anyone know the issue? I'm using sound flower bed to transfer the audio to the Equalizer. Running OS X Yosemite all updated.

Macports can't recognize xcode version properly

I've tried to run the following command to install "automake" package on my Mac:

MacBook:~ administrator$ sudo port install automake
Password:
Error: The installed version of Xcode (5.1.1) is too old to use on the installed OS version. Version 6.1 or later is recommended on Mac OS X 10.10.
To report a bug, follow the instructions in the guide:
    http://ift.tt/S1xIPz
Error: Processing of port automake failed

The problem is in the line:

Error: The installed version of Xcode (5.1.1) is too old to use on the installed OS version. Version 6.1 or later is recommended on Mac OS X 10.10.

Buy there is xcode 6.1 installed on my mac. Note that i'm using MacOS 10.10 yosemite(macports for 10.10 already installed). Please help me

How to keep an SSD in shape on Yosemite?

As of OS X 10.10, Apple uses kext signing. Ever since it has become difficult and dangerous to manually activate TRIM for third-party SSDs on OS X.

So I am wondering what are my options to sustain my SSD's write speed.

• Are you aware of any alternative approach, that does not require disabling kext signing?


• Are there tools or tricks to manually clean up a SSD (i.e. issue a TRIM command)?


• If I decided to temporarily use a tool like TRIM Enabler how long would it need to be activated, in order to clean the disk?

Can [Update Needed] be removed without disabling/enabling FileVault?

I have an additional user [Update Needed] appear on login screen at every boot, which doesn't affect usability but a bit annoying. I googled for solution, but all of them are just disabling and enabling FileVault again. That would be time-consuming, somewhat harmful to the SSD, and would leave bits of sensitive data unencrypted on the disk. Is there any other way? Like some terminal commands?

How can I erase my Macintosh HD?

I have already booted up my pc pressing Cmd+R and tried to erase the Macintosh HD partition, but I still can't do it

Connect to second Wifi network using dongle

I have a Macbook Pro running Yosemite (10.10.1) and an Asus wifi dongle.

I would like to connect to two wifi networks. One is a normal home/office/hotel/conference network with a connection to the outside internet, the other is a local internet with two other machines on it (a windows tablet and a PLC controller).

How do I do this?

(I can't even tell if the wifi dongle is being recognized, but it's supposed to support Mac. When I use it with the windows tablet, I get a "Wifi" and a "Wifi 2" option, and I just set each to different networks)

28 pin SSD adapter or enclosure needed for Late 2014 MBP

I've been trying to find an adapter for a Late 2014 MBP Retina SSD. Standard msata didn't fit, and from a few consumer reviews of other enclosures and adpaters, it seems to be uncertain if one exists. Its a "mini PCI-e" interface, but its been hard finding an enclosure using that term that doesn't end up being an msata one. The SSD installed has 28 pins (12+16). I've seen some mini PCI-e to usb adapters, but they are from sketchy sites with no product reviews. I was hoping someone here had experience with this and could recommend one that worked for them.

2012 MacMini HDD died while installing Win 10 Tech Preview (Story and link inside)

I have a problem with a 2012 MacMini. I originally posted this at MacRumors Forums link here http://ift.tt/1tBs7lM If you visit the link it will explain everything that happened to the mini. Im hoping someone here can help me out, thanks.

IPHONE ACTIVATION PROBLEM 4S

So i was going to sell my iphone tomorrow, i thought i'd reset my phone so that none of my things where on there, i had already made an itunes and apple id for the buyer and was going to set up the phone for them. When you reset a phone it asks for your apple id password i entered that and then my phone was reset. it came to activating the phone again and its asking for a Icloud account email and password which i cant remember. I know it has something to do with my daughter but i just cant remember. i know the password its just the email, so i go to reset my icloud email and it wont let me only my apple ID which isnt the same.

Can anyone suggest how i can activate the phone?

Please i need the money too.

Prevent Finder from launching when quitting all applications

I have enabled the option to quit Finder. However, if Finder is the only remaining open app and I quit it, it will launch again.

Personally I don't find the scenario of having all apps closed that nonsensical... I might want to close everything, and then open a different set of apps (because I switched from coding to making music, for example)

Can I prevent this behavior?

Skin/Sticker or Shell?

If I got a new macbook and i don't want it to be scratched or damaged like my old one do I need to purchase a skin or a shell?

Thank You

Restoring iTerm2 to default values

I installed iTerm2, played a bit with the preferences.

Now I would go back to the initial configuration, but removing the app and finding and removing any file on the disk apparently related to the app does not help: after reinstalling, the preferences are still the modified ones.

script to preview two .png s side by side?

I want to display A.png and B.png together, A left / B right or A top / B bottom.

I can of course

preview A.png
preview B.png

separately, then resize and move the two windows next to each other, but that's a pain if you do it a lot. Can it be scripted ?

If not, is there an opensource preview-like that can display side-by-side ?

(I have 10.8.3 . if-preview-app-in-os-x-is-not-applescriptable-why-does-this-work on SO has a comment "Preview does have an AppleScript dictionary by default in 10.9 but not in earlier versions of OS X." )

Is there a way to read the Spotlight comment in Automator workflow

I need to do some clean up on Spotlight comments. Is there a way to read the Spotlight comment, then set it to another value ? For example let's say I need to remove one specific word in the comments. Adding is easy, with Set Spotlight Comments for Finder Items. I'm looking for the opposite action.

What is iPhone 6 Plus 128GB 1080p 30fps Maximum Video Time Length?

What is iPhone 6 Plus 128GB 1080p 30fps Maximum Video Time Length?

Is it "Available Storage Space," or is there already a fixed time limit? Digital Still Cameras are generally restricted to 29 minutes because of tariff restrictions (vs. being categorized as a video camera). Will iPhone 6 Plus do the full 29 minutes, or longer, or is there a shorter technical time limit?

Mac mini (Late 2014) and 4K TVs

Based on Apple's documentation, my Mac mini (Late 2014, mid-range model with Intel Iris) should be able to support 4K video through HDMI. I've plugged in my Seiki 39" 4K TV (SE39UY04), but when the "Best for display" option is chosen, it outputs 1080p, rather than 2160p. If I choose "Scaled" for the resolution, the only options are 1080p, 1080i, 900p, and 720p.

How can I force the Mac mini to output at 2160p? Or is Apple's marketing wrong and I bought a machine that doesn't actually support 4K over HDMI?

App Name in MacOS X yosemite dock

How can I disable/hide the App Name in MacOS X Yosemite dock ? Thanks for help.

Updated Apple-ID password, will Find my Mac still work?

I updated my Apple-ID password after losing my Mac. Will Find my Mac still be able to find it? If so, how does the authentication/identification work?

Copy files after the current copy operation is completed

I sometimes need to copy a lot of files from here and there to an external drive. What I do is copy some files, paste it in the drive, copy some more files, then paste again etc. But this makes the files copy parallelly which slows down the drive.

Is there a way (maybe a third-party app to install) that would queue the second copy until the first copy operation is completed?

How do you remove fonts from the Favorite collection in the Fonts dialog?

As titled. For example, if you bring up the Fonts dialog in Mail.app (⌘-T), and add a wrong font by accident to the Favorite collection (gear icon → Add to Favorites), how can you remove it?

Exporting highlights made with Kindle iPad from Kindle personal documents to a TXT document

I’m reading books that I did not purchased from Amazon using the Kindle App for iPad and I want to export the highlights I make of those books to a TXT document (Word, Pages, etc) or to Evernote. The problem is that http://ift.tt/QMa3AX is available for Books category and thus, for Amazon-purchased books only. There are no entries from "Personal Documents".

Is there any way or app to be able to export the highlights I made with the Kindle App for ipad into a TXT document?

Trouble changing default search engine in Safari

I'm trying to change my default engine in Safari (running Yosemite) from Google to DuckDuckGo and I'm not successful. I changed the default engine in "Safari→Preferences→Search". When I type into the address bar I see "DuckDuckGo search" in the suggestions, but then the search goes straight to google.

I checked the output of "defaults" and didn't see anything system-wide either. Did anyone encounter this problem?

Shell not finding commands after I changed my .bash_profile file

I was following a tutorial trying to install Laravel (5.0). The tutorial showed to add export PATH="~/.composer/vendor/bin/laravel" to the .bash_profile document. Since then, I am not able to execute any command (nano, ssh, etc).

Nothing happens when I executed this in terminal:

export PATH="~/.composer/vendor/bin/laravel"

My .bash_profile looks like this:

export PATH=/Applications/MAMP/bin/php/php5.5.10/bin:$PATH

I tried logging out, restarting and entering the following commands:

source ~/.bash_profile
. .bash_profile

Can anyone help?

After iOS 8.1.2 update will not connect to sound dock

After updating to iOS 8.1.2 on iPhone 5C it will not connect to Bose sounddock