My folders suddenly empty on iMac 2012

I lost photos and doc from desktop folders suddenly, but info showing memory while empty. Please help me.
Lwin

Do you have a backup you can restore from?

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Mail folders suddenly empty

Hi,
I am using Gmail on my mac, mailprogram Apple Mail, Now suddenly when I open Apple Mail the entire mailbox is empty and the same occur when I open Gmail in chrome.
ALL folders are empty with one exception. a couple of incoming mail (the last ones) are still there. I have tried to send and receive mail and it seem to work but I can't get back all other mails. I looked at the trash folder it is also empty.
What to do?
Best Regards
Kamal

I think they are gone for good due to Disk Corruption, but this can fix myriad Mail problems...
Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at bootup), it will try to repair your Disk Directory while the spinning radian is happening, so let it go, run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, then move these folder & file to the Desktop.
Move this Folder to the Desktop...
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Caches/Mail/
Move this file to the Desktop...
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Mail/Envelope Index
Reboot.

Folders Suddenly Empty?!

I was playing with m.necraft mods using the terminal commands below that I saved as a text file:
FIRST PART:
cd ~
mkdir mctmp
cd mctmp
jar xf ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/bin/minecraft.jar
SECOND PART:
rm META-INF/MOJANG_C.*
jar uf ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/bin/minecraft.jar ./
cd ..
rm -rf mctmp
While doing that, I had my Documents folder, my Files folder (/Users/--/Files) and Desktop opened in finder. For some apparent reason, these folders' content disappeared. Although, I, myself am not sure whether it was deleted because my Trash was empty, my FREE hd space was not higher (as there was plenty of files 20-40GB lost in total) and there was no "deleting ..." window.
My guess is that when I was playing with the commands, I forgot a line or two OR I only did the second part. Point is, after playing with the terminal, I can still see the "mctmp" folder that was in the Users/--/ folder. And I made that folder gone by now.
Thank you for your help.

Additional notes: I have used this command plenty of times. I can proudly say over 100 times, and only this time has it gone wrong.
Have read-->tried the following:
<https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3732006>
<https://discussions.apple.com/message/15855371>
<https://discussions.apple.com/message/18662032#18662032>
<https://discussions.apple.com/message/12438197>

I was moving bookmarks in safari and 2 complete folders have emptied their contents. The folders are still there. I don't have a working time machine and icloud has caused the relevant folders to disappear from all my machines, iPhone, iPad and iMac

I was moving bookmarks in safari and 2 complete folders have emptied their contents. The folders are still there. I don't have a working time machine and icloud has caused the relevant folders to disappear from all my machines, iPhone, iPad and iMac as well as thge MacBook Air I was working on. HELP!!!

Hi,
There is NO need to put your whole questing in the "Questing Heather" therefore you can TYPE here. In the Text window as I did to.
Now to your questing:
So, you moved some Bookmarks and now 2 folders are completely empty.
I think that they dropped in a other folder during dragging the Bookmarks.
Did you check ALL of you Bookmark folder if they are there?
If you didn't delete the they have to be still there.
Dimaxum

My Apeture library is suddenly empty. I think it happened when I was trying to use Prism to upload a video into my computer. My memory quantity is unchanged so can I hope that the over 7000 photos are still available- just missing? My imac is 5 yrs ol

My Aperture library is suddenly empty. I think it happened because I was attempting to import a video with Prism. I did not actually figure out how to complete that and gave up. The next time I opened my computer the library of over 7000 photos was completely empty. My memory quantity has not changed however,
could this mean that the photos are still in there somewhere? My imac is over 5 years old and I just don't know where to go for help.

Just to eliminate some possibilities, since you said that memory has not changed (and I'm assuming that you mean there is no more free space on your hard drive than you had before), have you looked to see if you have a filter activated?
Does your search field read "Unrated or better" or "Show All"? I'd check that first:

Emptying my trash on imac 2012 Intel

I have an iMac, Feb 2012 model. I used to have a 2006 macbook pro before. When i try to secure empty trash it used to empty very fast on my macbook pro, but imac 2012 which has a much faster processor, it takes a long time for trash to secure empty. Why is this and can I do anything to make it faster etc. via setting.
Please help.

Hello Jasu,
I doubt there's a setting to affect it, but...
See if the Disk is issuing any S.M.A.R.T errors in Disk Utility...
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH7029
Open Activity Monitor in Applications>Utilities, select All Processes & sort on CPU%, any indications there?
How much RAM & free space do you have also, click on the Memory & Disk Usage Tabs.
Open Console in Utilities & see if there are any clues or repeating messages when this happens.
In the Memory tab, are there a lot of Pageouts?

Contents in Documents Folder Suddenly Empty

I'm a single user and I found that today my contents in documents folder suddenly empty. I also noticed that my free space doesn't have any change (the documents folder contents contain of thousands SVG, Ai, EPS, PSD, PNG, JPG, files). Unfortunately I don't have time machine, I just bought this mac for about three months ago. This is so frustrating.
I tried to:
-check my trash bin, nothing found
-search my files over spotlight and finder, nothing found
-restart my mac, nothing happened
-verify disk permissions, found one invalid permissions, fixed
-verify disk, no problems found
I tried another solutions:
in terminal (ls -ael ~/Documents)
ls -ael ~/Documents
total 24
drwx------+ 8 riccotjhang staff   272 Oct 15 17:13 .
0: group:everyone deny delete
drwxr-xr-x+ 37 riccotjhang staff 1258 Oct 15 13:58 ..
0: group:everyone deny delete
drwxrwxrwx@ 3 riccotjhang staff   102 Apr 7 2012 .12SVF2G1IP1DCG
-rw-r--r--@ 1 riccotjhang staff 6148 Oct 15 17:13 .DS_Store
-rwxrwxrwx@ 1 riccotjhang staff     0 Jul 3 19:48 .localized
drwxr-xr-x   3 riccotjhang staff   102 Oct 11 20:36 Adobe
drwxr-xr-x   2 riccotjhang staff    68 Oct 12 23:18 Adobe Scripts
drwx------   4 riccotjhang staff   136 Oct 15 13:19 SeamlessPro
squirtle:~ riccotjhang$
Tried recover through diskdrill (both quick scan and deep scan)
BUT NOTHING FOUND what's in my documents folder.
What would cause the contents of my "documents" folder to suddenly disappear?
Right now I'm scanning my Mac if there's any virus. I'll update soon if I found any.

There is not malware involved. It's extremely unlikely that you would have any Mac malware, though the scan may well turn up some Windows malware attached to e-mail messages or something similar.
As to what the problem is, that's hard to say. One possibility is that you have somehow accidentally moved them to a different folder. Since Spotlight does not search everywhere and could be handicapped if something is wrong with the search indices, try searching for one file whose name you know with certainty using EasyFind.
Unfortunately, whatever may have happened, if those files can no longer be found on your hard drive and cannot be found by data recovery tools, they are gone for good since you don't have any backups.

Slow boot up imac 2012

hi i have a new imac 2012 and it suddenly takes ages to boot up any suggestions?

an 2 19:41:18 Daniels-iMac.local mdworker32[592]: CGSGetDisplayBounds: Invalid display 0x00000000
Jan 2 19:41:19 Daniels-iMac.local mdworker32[592]: bootstrap_look_up2 failed with 0x44c
Jan 2 19:41:20 Daniels-iMac kernel[0]: Sandbox: sandboxd(593) deny mach-lookup com.apple.coresymbolicationd
Jan 2 19:41:20 Daniels-iMac.local sandboxd[593] ([592]): mdworker32(592) deny mach-lookup com.apple.PowerManagement.control (import fstype:hfs fsflag:480D000 flags:200000056 diag:0 uti:org.openxmlformats.presentationml.presentation plugin:/Library/Spotlight/Microsoft Office.mdimporter - find suspect file using: sudo mdutil -t 1090239)
Jan 2 19:43:04 Daniels-iMac.local mdworker32[604]: CGSGetDisplayBounds: Invalid display 0x00000000
Jan 2 19:43:04 Daniels-iMac.local mdworker32[604]: bootstrap_look_up2 failed with 0x44c
Jan 2 19:43:04 Daniels-iMac.local sandboxd[605] ([604]): mdworker32(604) deny mach-lookup com.apple.PowerManagement.control (import fstype:hfs fsflag:480D000 flags:200000056 diag:0 uti:org.openxmlformats.presentationml.presentation plugin:/Library/Spotlight/Microsoft Office.mdimporter - find suspect file using: sudo mdutil -t 544491)
Jan 2 19:43:05 Daniels-iMac kernel[0]: Sandbox: sandboxd(605) deny mach-lookup com.apple.coresymbolicationd
Jan 2 19:45:03 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.usbmuxd[27]: _handle_timer heartbeat detected detach for device 0x11-10.0.1.4:0!
Jan 2 19:45:26 Daniels-iMac kernel[0]: Sandbox: sandboxd(620) deny mach-lookup com.apple.coresymbolicationd
Jan 2 19:45:27 Daniels-iMac.local sandboxd[620] ([619]): mdworker(619) deny file-write-owner /Users/DJP/Library/Containers/com.apple.Notes/Data/Library/Notes/NotesV1.stored ata-wal (import fstype:hfs fsflag:480D000 flags:200000056 diag:0 uti:com.apple.notes.externalrecord plugin:/Library/Spotlight/Notes.mdimporter - find suspect file using: sudo mdutil -t 424443)
Jan 2 19:45:27 Daniels-iMac.local sandboxd[620] ([619]): mdworker(619) deny file-write-owner /Users/DJP/Library/Containers/com.apple.Notes/Data/Library/Notes/NotesV1.stored ata-shm (import fstype:hfs fsflag:480D000 flags:200000056 diag:0 uti:com.apple.notes.externalrecord plugin:/Library/Spotlight/Notes.mdimporter - find suspect file using: sudo mdutil -t 424443)
Jan 2 19:45:52 Daniels-iMac.local mdworker32[623]: bootstrap_look_up2 failed with 0x44c
Jan 2 19:45:52 Daniels-iMac.local sandboxd[627] ([623]): mdworker32(623) deny mach-lookup com.apple.PowerManagement.control (import fstype:hfs fsflag:480D000 flags:200000056 diag:0 uti:com.microsoft.excel.xls plugin:/Library/Spotlight/Microsoft Office.mdimporter - find suspect file using: sudo mdutil -t 528055)
Jan 2 19:45:52 Daniels-iMac kernel[0]: Sandbox: sandboxd(627) deny mach-lookup com.apple.coresymbolicationd
Jan 2 19:46:10 Daniels-iMac.local mdworker32[623]: CGSGetDisplayBounds: Invalid display 0x00000000
Jan 2 19:46:20 Daniels-iMac.local mdworker[618]: ImageIO: readICCData Embedded profile header length is greater than data length.
Jan 2 19:47:47 Daniels-iMac.local mdworker[618]: ImageIO: readICCData Embedded profile header length is greater than data length.
Jan 2 19:49:40 Daniels-iMac kernel[0]: CODE SIGNING: cs_invalid_page(0x1000): p=638[GoogleSoftwareUp] clearing CS_VALID
Jan 2 19:50:22 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: handle_will_sleep_auth_and_shield_windows: no lock state data
Jan 2 19:50:37 Daniels-iMac.local apsd[59]: <APSConnectionNotificationQueue: 0x7f8f84a15bf0>: outstanding count -1 for com.apple.apsd-queue-port=com.apple.CalendarAgent.push-user=501 darkWakeEnabled-env=production
Jan 2 19:51:07 --- last message repeated 2 times ---
Jan 2 19:53:15 Daniels-iMac.local RealPlayer Downloader[657]: xxxbobclark we didn't grab any installed profiles! maybe default to iPhone or something?
Jan 2 19:53:27 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 19:53:34 Daniels-iMac.local DashboardClient[660]: needs update
Jan 2 19:53:36 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.SecurityServer[16]: Succeeded authorizing right 'system.hdd.smart' by client '/System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/Resources/DashboardClient.app' [660] for authorization created by '/System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/Resources/DashboardClient.app' [660] (B,0)
Jan 2 19:53:38 --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Jan 2 19:53:38 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXDisableUpdate: UI updates were forcibly disabled by application "PluginProcess" for over 1.00 seconds. Server has re-enabled them.
Jan 2 19:53:38 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.SecurityServer[16]: Succeeded authorizing right 'system.hdd.smart' by client '/System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/Resources/DashboardClient.app' [660] for authorization created by '/System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/Resources/DashboardClient.app' [660] (B,0)
Jan 2 19:53:39 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: reenable_update_for_connection: UI updates were finally reenabled by application "PluginProcess" after 1.78 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds)
Jan 2 19:53:43 Daniels-iMac.local DashboardClient[662]: JavaScript says: missing ecb currency on: ecb_ILS
Jan 2 19:55:11 Daniels-iMac kernel[0]: (default pager): [KERNEL]: ps_select_segment - send HI_WAT_ALERT
Jan 2 19:55:11 Daniels-iMac kernel[0]: macx_swapon SUCCESS
Jan 2 19:59:18 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 19:59:36 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXSetWindowHasKeyAppearance: Operation on a window 0x1d requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:36 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXSetWindowHasMainAppearance: Operation on a window 0x1d requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:37 Daniels-iMac.local Dock[244]: find_shared_window: WID 1112
Jan 2 19:59:37 Daniels-iMac.local Dock[244]: CGSGetWindowTags: Invalid window 0x458
Jan 2 19:59:37 Daniels-iMac.local Dock[244]: find_shared_window: WID 1111
Jan 2 19:59:37 Daniels-iMac.local Dock[244]: CGSGetWindowTags: Invalid window 0x457
Jan 2 19:59:38 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXSetWindowHasKeyAppearance: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:38 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXSetWindowHasMainAppearance: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:38 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXSetWindowHasKeyAppearance: Operation on a window 0x1d requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:44 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXAddWindowToWindowOrderingGroup: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights 0x5 by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:44 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXAddWindowToWindowMovementGroup: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights 0x5 by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:44 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXGetWindowOrderingGroup: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights 0x5 by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:44 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXAddWindowToWindowOrderingGroup: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights 0x5 by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:44 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXAddWindowToWindowMovementGroup: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights 0x5 by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:45 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXDisableUpdate: UI updates were forcibly disabled by application "Dashboard" for over 1.00 seconds. Server has re-enabled them.
Jan 2 19:59:45 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXGetWindowOrderingGroup: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights 0x5 by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:45 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: reenable_update_for_connection: UI updates were finally reenabled by application "Dashboard" after 1.02 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds)
Jan 2 19:59:45 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: _CGXRemoveWindowFromWindowMovementGroup: Operation on a window 0x16 requiring rights 0x5 by caller Dashboard
Jan 2 19:59:51 --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Jan 2 19:59:51 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.usbmuxd[27]: _handle_timer heartbeat detected detach for device 0x13-10.0.1.4:0!
Jan 2 19:59:51 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:03:52 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Copied 94.89 GB of 141.66 GB, 531500 of 632413 items
Jan 2 20:05:58 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: Created shield window 0x494 for display 0x04280480
Jan 2 20:05:58 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: device_generate_desktop_screenshot: authw 0x0(0), shield 0x0(0)
Jan 2 20:05:58 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: device_generate_lock_screen_screenshot: authw 0x0(0), shield 0x0(0)
Jan 2 20:13:39 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: handle_will_sleep_auth_and_shield_windows: no lock state data
Jan 2 20:13:47 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:14:47 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:15:21 --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Jan 2 20:15:27 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:16:15 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:17:02 --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Jan 2 20:17:02 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:17:50 --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Jan 2 20:18:28 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:18:54 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:21:49 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.SecurityServer[16]: Succeeded authorizing right 'system.hdd.smart' by client '/System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/Resources/DashboardClient.app' [660] for authorization created by '/System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/Resources/DashboardClient.app' [660] (B,0)
Jan 2 20:22:20 --- last message repeated 2 times ---
Jan 2 20:22:38 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:30:54 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:32:37 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Copied 626274 files (138.83 GB) from volume Macintosh HD.
Jan 2 20:32:37 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Using file event preflight for Macintosh HD
Jan 2 20:32:39 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Will copy (14.4 MB) from Macintosh HD
Jan 2 20:32:39 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Found 101 files (28.3 MB) needing backup
Jan 2 20:32:39 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: 1.29 GB required (including padding), 44.26 GB available
Jan 2 20:32:56 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Copied 1003 files (14.6 MB) from volume Macintosh HD.
Jan 2 20:32:56 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.SecurityServer[16]: Succeeded authorizing right 'com.apple.ServiceManagement.daemons.modify' by client '/usr/libexec/UserEventAgent' [11] for authorization created by '/usr/libexec/UserEventAgent' [11] (100012,0)
Jan 2 20:32:56 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Created new backup: 2013-01-02-203256
Jan 2 20:32:57 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Copying OS X Recovery set
Jan 2 20:32:58 Daniels-iMac.local fseventsd[48]: Logging disabled completely for device:1: /Volumes/Recovery HD
Jan 2 20:33:14 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Starting post-backup thinning
Jan 2 20:33:14 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: No post-back up thinning needed: no expired backups exist
Jan 2 20:33:14 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.SecurityServer[16]: Succeeded authorizing right 'com.apple.ServiceManagement.daemons.modify' by client '/usr/libexec/UserEventAgent' [11] for authorization created by '/usr/libexec/UserEventAgent' [11] (100012,0)
Jan 2 20:33:14 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.backupd[396]: Backup completed successfully.
Jan 2 20:34:41 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:35:17 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:39:13 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered
Jan 2 20:41:21 Daniels-iMac.local com.apple.usbmuxd[27]: _handle_timer heartbeat detected detach for device 0x21-10.0.1.4:0!
Jan 2 20:45:13 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: Created shield window 0x6a5 for display 0x04280480
Jan 2 20:45:13 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: device_generate_desktop_screenshot: authw 0x0(0), shield 0x0(0)
Jan 2 20:45:13 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: device_generate_lock_screen_screenshot: authw 0x0(0), shield 0x0(0)
Jan 2 20:48:24 Daniels-iMac kernel[0]: CODE SIGNING: cs_invalid_page(0x1000): p=860[GoogleSoftwareUp] clearing CS_VALID
Jan 2 20:52:58 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: handle_will_sleep_auth_and_shield_windows: no lock state data
Jan 2 20:53:13 Daniels-iMac.local WindowServer[87]: CGXRegisterWindowWithSystemStatusBar: window 14 already registered

How to adjust the brightness of a second display connected to iMAC 2012 by Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter?

How to adjust the brightness of a second display (Dell 3007WFPHC 2560x1600 dpi) connected to 27 inch iMAC 2012 through thunderbolt port by an Apple Mini Display Port to Dual-Link DVI Adapter?

Macs control computer by USB. With a non-Apple display, you will have to use the brightness control on the display.

New iMac 2012 & Mini DisplayPort to DVI-Adapter

Will this adapter work with the new iMac 2012 (27-inch)?
(I´m not sure because there are only thunderbolt ports on the picture and no Mini DisplayPort)
Thank you!
bye

Hello,
A notable peculiarity of Thunderbolt is that it uses exactly the same connector as Mini Display Port, and that's not all. The Thunderbolt connector also carries Mini Display Port video signals. That means you can plug a Mini Display Port video cable/adapter in to a Thunderbolt connector and your monitor will work.
If you plan to do other things with your Thunderbolt connector and don't want it wasted on a monitor, you can also choose an HDMI --> DVI adapter, which for your purposes will be functionally equivalent.
You can even use both at the same time.
- Anonymous
http://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6134&p=75115&hilit=mini+display#p75115

I have an older iMac 5,1 and the disc drive no longer works. I was hoping that I could the Apple USB super drive as a replacement, but the info on the super drive page says compatible with iMac 2012 or later. Does anyone know why it would not work for me?

I have an older iMac 5,1 and the disc drive no longer works. I was hoping that I could the Apple USB super drive as a replacement, but the info on the super drive page says compatible with iMac 2012 or later. Does anyone know why it would not work for me?

A reply to similar question (Q & As , in product page Apple Store) says:
"...dissable the internal reader hardware from devices setup. Then plug the external usb superdrive and that's it." Answered by Enrique T from Lima Oct 25 2013.
If you can locate an external Apple USB 'Air" superdrive for earlier model MacBook Air, that should work. The newer one for the Air is the same as for iMac, now.
You may be able to use other brands of external USB optical drive with your older intel-based iMac, as some of them function capably. A few should also be able to see system discs or other bootable utilities on DVD.
Hopefully this helps.
Good luck & happy computing!

Can i install windows 7 on my iMac 2012 using a external drive

Can i install windows 7 on my imac 2012 using a external cd drive ?
Thanks

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
If you have a Late 2012 iMac (without a built-in SuperDrive), you can use a USB drive to install Windows with Boot Camp and you shouldn't have any problem

Time machine backup error: (2) setxattr for key:com.apple.backupd.SnapshotVolumeUUID path:/Volumes/TM Backiup/Backups.backupdb/Paul Stenquist's iMac/2012-01-29-123208.inProgress/0055E719-759A-43A5-90AE-A47E9AB414C1/Jack 2/04-10/05 size:37. Help?

Time machine worked well for months. Now, an error every time. Replaced hard drive. No luck. Backup buddy said:
(2) setxattr for key:com.apple.backupd.SnapshotVolumeUUID path:/Volumes/TM Backiup/Backups.backupdb/Paul Stenquist’s iMac/2012-01-29-123208.inProgress/0055E719-759A-43A5-90AE-A47E9AB414C1/Jack 2/04-10/05 size:37. Can someone help?

Time machine worked well for months. Now, an error every time. Replaced hard drive. No luck. Backup buddy said:
(2) setxattr for key:com.apple.backupd.SnapshotVolumeUUID path:/Volumes/TM Backiup/Backups.backupdb/Paul Stenquist’s iMac/2012-01-29-123208.inProgress/0055E719-759A-43A5-90AE-A47E9AB414C1/Jack 2/04-10/05 size:37. Can someone help?

Connecting a Wacom Cintiq 13HD to iMac (2012)?

I have been having issues connecting my 27" thunderbolt iMac (2012) to my Cintiq 13HD so far i have bought several adapters and have done several diffent methouds along side it. I am now at a point where the iMac screen goes blue for maybe 2-3 seconds but doesn't mirror across to the cintiq. can you help?

Have you updated the latest Wacom cintiq's driver?
Do you have another (third monitor) attached to your imac? Are you using your Cintiq as "second" display?
Some people connect the cintiq through adaptor, which would make the cintiq the third display.
Normally, as I know, imac can get hooked up to only one monitor (as second display). The imac wouldn't recognize the third display unless you have an adaptor.
In any case, if your cintiq is a second monitor, you shouldn't have the problem you mentioned. May be the cintiq is defective or it's your driver isn't up to date. I also have a cintiq13hd connected to an imac as second display and it works just fine.
Hope this help.

IPad- on Yahoo pages the mail icon with the red number indication shows email. When I tap, it asks me to sign in again. I do. It takes me to yahoo mail but there is nothing. All the folders are emptied. All mail is either read, trash, or deleted.

iPad- on all Yahoo pages the mail icon with the red number indication shows email. When I tap, it asks me to sign in again. I do. It takes me to yahoo mail but there is nothing. All the folders are emptied. All my mail is either read, trash, or deleted. Also, when I tap on the mail app on iPad home page, gmail is no problem but for yahoo I get error: no password for yahoo. Go to Mail Account Settings and enter password. I'm stuck. Suggestions? Thank you.

Ask and you shell receive.....lol
Go to your Gmail account in the browser.
Hit the folder icon that brings up the folder selection.
Scroll down to the bottom and select desktop version.
The broswer will refresh and bring up your gmail account as though you were looking on it on the computer.
The go to the upper right corner and select settings.
Then go to forwarding and pop/imap
Go look at pop download
There you'll find 3 numbered lines
Go to 1. Status
And select enable pop for all mail
Then save the settings
Once you have done that you can go back to BlackBerry device settings and sync your mail or wait for it to sync it's self.
Let me know how it works out.
I just did it and it sync within minutes.

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