Pro vs non-pro

http://thecreativeorganization.com/blog/?p=2143
Interesting article picked up from one of the Pro-Apps Forums.
pancenter-

Pancenter wrote:
I noticed that FCPX doesn't make much (any?) use of third party plugins..
Two factors hurt plugin support in the new version. Running 64 bit requires 64 bit plugins (like Logic, looks like there's no bit bridge), and they updated the plugin spec so all plugins need to be updated to the new code.
Initially people had the impression that apple had dumped plugin support, but it's a case of third parties needing to update for compatibility. A few plugins are updated and working already, but the situation could have been much better if Apple had made the new standard and beta copies of the app available to developers well ahead of release so they could be compatible from day one.

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Does anybody have any solution for a non-functioning key on a macbook pro

Product Name: Macbook Pro 13", 5,5, Mid 2009
OSX: 10.6.8
Description of problem: The right arrow key will not work or function.
Other details: At startup, when a button either the Apple, Finder, File, etc are pressed the highlighter moves to the right and repeats moving to the right as if the right arrow key is stuck. When another key (any) is pressed it stops and all other keys function properly. The right arrow key will not work.
Steps I have tried to resolve the issue. Rebooting, SMC reset, removing key tab and cleaning.
Any ideas????

Hi JamilMereck,
first of: you can edit previous posts in a time-frame of some minutes (haven't measured it ...).
After that they become non-editable.
I admit I have used microphones some years back with and without PCs (have switched to Macs 2.5 years ago).
But I always had the mics connected to a mixing desk, which provided Phantom Power.
Since I gave up my 'Singing Career' (wasn't good enough) I also abandoned the use of microphones.
To your questions:
It might be that PCs with specified Microphone-In ports are also providing power to them or the microphones themselves do not need any power.
And the 'compatible with...' refers to the usage on computers in general.
The iMic from Griffin works with OSX 10.5 (scroll down on the webpage to 'Product Compatibility' the left icon symbolizes OSX 10.5).
As said above, I am no longer up-to-date in usage of microphones, but when you want to use a microphone with the standard connector you have to get either a microphone preamp or a mixer.
If you use the mic only (really only) with your Mac Pro, you might wanna look for USB-connected mics from Samson or Audio Technica for example.
And don't get upset, I understand you fully and any kind of 'insult' is for the manufacturers and not for me
Stefan

Audigy 4 non-pro, multimedia probl

Hi there,
Got the Audigy 4 non-pro card, and I'm sticking with it for a long time... but it does have a few problems, I was hoping some of you may have the same problems and could help me. The first one may not be a problem with the card itself.
The thing is, I have a certain DVD-title that has Linear PCM Stereo and DTS-Digital 5. Surround soundtracks. The stereo works fine (let's say in Windows Media Player), but when I switch to DTS (hoping for a surround experience), there is no sound! I am able to have surround sound with most DVDs, although it's usually Dolby Surround. Do I need special software to play DTS soundtracks? I know that PowerDVD (or whatever its' name) has to be upgraded for DTS, but the Windows Media PLayer does have a DTS logo thing, when I play it, but there is no sound!
The other problem seems to be more serious.
When I work with MIDI, or play MIDI files, there's a strange lock-up of the system, although on an irregular basis. Sometimes, suddenly, instantaneously, everything stops, and there is a sustained and quiet MIDI sounds, as though the last notes are held, and the system is in a state of complete lock-up. Does anyone have a problem with taht? Or a solution, even better!
Cheers.

I think you should try some modded driver. It will provide better sound. Try these following links and find out which driver will give your favorite sound. But remember to back up your system (system restore is a good choice before doing so)
YouP PAX Fi 3.33 For X-FI:
http://youp-pax.com/youp/YouP-PAX-Fiv3.33-XFi.rar
YouP PAX A4 3.33 For Audigy X:
http://youp-pax.com/youp/YouP-PAX-A4v3.33.rar
and many other:
PAX-TH 76.92MB.
Soft for PAX VI v? PAX ZS
http://file2.mydrivers.com/sound/PAX-TH.ZIP
http://file.mydrivers.com/sound/PAX-TH.ZIP
http://file3.mydrivers.com/files/sound/PAX-TH.ZIP
http://file4.mydrivers.com/files/sound/PAX-TH.ZIP
http://crc.mydrivers.com/sound/PAX-TH.ZIP
http://sc.mydrivers.com/sound/PAX-TH.ZIP
Links for Pax VI Ultra (Li've! series on WinXP SP2) 62.4MB
http://file2.mydrivers.com/sound/YouP-PAX-VI-Ultra.exe
http://file.mydrivers.com/sound/YouP-PAX-VI-Ultra.exe
http://file3.mydrivers.com/files/sound/YouP-PAX-VI-Ultra.exe
http://file4.mydrivers.com/files/sound/YouP-PAX-VI-Ultra.exe
PAX VI .68 7.7MB
http://file2.mydrivers.com/sound/YouP-PAX-VIv.68.rar
http://file.mydrivers.com/sound/YouP-PAX-VIv.68.rar
http://file3.mydrivers.com/files/sound/YouP-PAX-VIv.68.rar
Zhengzhou downloads 4
http://file4.mydrivers.com/files/sound/YouP-PAX-VIv.68.rar
http://crc.mydrivers.com/sound/YouP-PAX-VIv.68.rar
http://sc.mydrivers.com/sound/YouP-PAX-VIv.68.rar
Links for ZS2.66( d?nh cho Audigy, Audigy2(ZS))
http://file2.mydrivers.com/sound/YouP-PAX-ZSv2.66a.exe
http://file.mydrivers.com/sound/YouP-PAX-ZSv2.66a.exe
http://file3.mydrivers.com/files/sound/YouP-PAX-ZSv2.66a.exe
Soft for cho Audigy2 (262.73M)
http://file2.mydrivers.com/sound/A2-ZS-PAX.exe
Http://file.mydrivers.com/sound/A2-ZS-PAX.exe
Http://file3.mydrivers.com/files/sound/A2-ZS-PAX.exe
Http://file4.mydrivers.com/files/sound/A2-ZS-PAX.exe
Http://crc.mydrivers.com/sound/A2-ZS-PAX.exe
Http://sc.mydrivers.com/sound/A2-ZS-PAX.exe

A clean install on my MacBook Pro has left my icons stuck on the right side of the desktop. I want to move them but there is no 'None' option which I think would free them to move where I wish. Suggestions?

A clean install on my MacBook Pro has left me with my icons stuck in the grid on the right side of my desktop. I had the ability to move them and have them stay put in various sectors of the desktop, which I found very useful. The clean install upgraded the OS to 10.6.8 from 10.5.8. I want to move them again but there I see no 'None' option which I think would free them to move where I wish. Has the upgrade deleted that option? Suggestions? I am new to this community and if not new to Mac, I often feel that way. This is one of those times.
Julz11 in NYC

I have the same problem on the latest iTunes software and Windows 7. My window is maximzed and I do not see any tab for photos. Seems related to a recent update (IOS7?) as this was there - at least before the very big change to the interface.

I own a MacBook Pro 2.4 ghz non unibody. I turn on my laptop for ten seconds and it freezes. It boots perfectly and runs for ten seconds until everything freezes. Please help!

I own a MacBook Pro 2.4 ghz non unibody. I turn on my laptop for ten seconds and it freezes. It boots perfectly and runs for ten seconds until everything freezes. Please help!

See if you can boot into single user mode with Command S.

Blotch on my 13 inch macbook pro screen non retina

i have a black blotch on my 13 inch non retina macbook pro mid 2012. the warranty expires in august. Since I requested for this mac from my relatives, i dont have a reciept but the waranty shows on apple's site. i paid for the mac and i live in a country where there is no apple authorized dealer. the closest i can get to is malaysia. will the warranty be covered there. if yes then will they repair it or will there be an option for refund???
i really need help with this

Apple warranty coverage is international.
The AppleCare Protection Plans for Mac and iPod provide global repair coverage. If you take your Apple hardware with you when you travel and happen to need repair service, you can either go to an Apple Retail Store or contact Apple for information on how to obtain service. Service will be limited to the options available in the country where service is requested. Service options, parts availability, and response time vary according to country. Please see the AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete details.
http://www.apple.com/support/products/faqs.html

Using an external non-Apple display on a MacBook Pro with Mountain Lion

On Friday I upgraded to Mountain Lion from Snow Leopard and now I am not able to use my 23" Samsung monitor exclusively as my display. I can mirror the MacBook Pro's display, but then my HD monitor's resolution is downgraded.
I used to start-up my MacBook Pro pushing the "On" button and then quickly closing the notebook. When it has started and the display was shown on my Samsung monitor, I opened the MacBook and all would be well. I had the benefit of the full HD resolution of my Samsung monitor, with all the menus and the MacBook's screen would be blank. If I follow the same steps now, the moment I open my MacBook, everything shifts back to the MacBook and the external screen only shows the background picture, with no menus.
I am a photographer and use the large HD-quality screen to see fine detail when I am doing editing. I do not like to work on two screens at the same time, and would prefer it to just keep on working in the same way as previuosly.
Can someone please give me advice on my problem?

This may help but then it may not. I tested it with my iMac and non-Apple second display so results may vary.
With both the MacBook and the second display powered on go to the Apple Menu > System Preferences > Displays > Arrangement
Drag the Menu Bar to the second display and then drag the display itself to the other side of the second display. This should allow acces to the dock and Menubar on the non-Apple display and achive your desired results.
Note: If I sleep my iMac the second display stops so you may need to keep your MacBook open to use these settings
Hope that helps

Deployment of Adobe XI Pro Cloud and Adobe XI Pro Non-Cloud

Hello - If you have Acrobat XI Pro Cloud and Acrobat XI Pro Non-Cloud deployed in a large environment where both products were packaged with the Adobe Application packager at separate times, how does one systematically determine or report on which version is which (file version, registry path, exes, product ID, etc). As best I can tell they are literally exactly the same.
Here's the scenario, I am rolling out Adobe XI Pro Cloud globally to many computers, a good portion of our computers already have Adobe XI Pro non-cloud version. Typically I run a report on ProductID, RegistryKey, or FileVersion to isolate the correct product that needs to be deployed. In this case, they report exactly the same. What is the best mechanism to report on to separate the two?
Is there a file\folder\registry key that would exist only for an Adobe XI Pro Cloud-Edition installation?
(Note: most of these systems will also have the Cloud version of Illustrator & Photoshop installed, which needs to remain intact, looking for CC folders doesn’t indicate specifically which Acrobat version they have in that case)
Thank you,
Tony

This may help: http://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/AdminGuide/troubleshoot.html#software-ta gs
Ben

Upgrade Memory on 2009 4 core Mac Pro - Max? Non-ECC?

I've been doing research on what I can do to upgrade my RAM on my Mac Pro and I think I did something I wasn't supposed to do a while back.
During my last upgrade adventure, I apparently purchased and installed a 2GB stick of Non-ECC (PC3-8500 1066MHz) RAM to fill the one empty slot. The computer shipped with 3 bars of 1GB ECC memory.
Now, as I scan the web for info on what kind of memory I can get away with, everything I'm seeing says that you should not mix ECC and Non-ECC. But I've been running both for about a year now.
So my questions:
1. Should/can I use Non-ECC Memory?
2. If so, should I not be mixing?
3. What is the Max amount of memory my Mac Pro can handle? I'm seeing some info that says 4x2GB, and I'm seeing other info that says 4x4GB. Which is correct?
Thanks.

When you get a lot of memory in a computer, it is more likely so suffer an occasional memory error. This can cause serious problems that can lie hidden for months. It can take a very long time to isolate the problem and find the bad component and remove it, and the damage may have propagated throughout the files on your Hard drive.
Use System Profiler \[About this Mac > More Info] and click the "Memory" category. You will see an indication of whether each DIMM is ECC, and also a main status of "ECC ON" or "ECC OFF".
You are very lucky to own a Mac that has additional Hardware to support Error Correcting Code ECC Memory. IF ECC is active, you get enormous peace-of-mind. Any single-bit errors will be corrected, and double bit errors will stop your Mac immediately -- long before the problem can contaminate anything else.
I suggest you use only ECC memories, and make certain ECC is always ON.
Apple does not currently sell 4GB DIMMs, but others do, as noted above. Most sellers of 4GB DIMMs also warn you that you cannot mix 4GB DIMMs with 1GB or 2GB DIMMs.

I have an older Macbook pro with a dvi output and I want to watch movies on my tv. I have a dvi to hdmi cable but the only image I get on my TV is my desktop background. None of my movie players with appear on the TV screen. What am I doing wrong?

I have an older Macbook pro with a dvi output and I want to watch movies on my tv. I have a dvi to hdmi cable but the only image I get on my TV is my desktop background. None of my movie players with appear on the TV screen. What am I doing wrong?

Hi Maryan,
Open System Preferences > Displays > select the window for you external monitor > click on the Arrangement tab and check the box next to Mirror Displays. It may be slightly different in Lion, but the idea is the same.

If I purchase a non-apple monitor and connect to my Macbook Pro, will I be able to put it to sleep?

I'm looking to buy a monitor or two for my laptop (Retina Macbook Pro 2013 model (not the latest one)). There are a few things that I would like to understand.
- If I'm going to get the Apple Cinema Display, I know I will be using thunderbolt to connect my laptop to it. If I get a non-Apple monitor though, what will I be using? HDMI? also thunderbolt? is thunderbolt exclusive to Apple or can non-Apple monitors use thunderbolt as well.
- As far as sizing and resolution, I know that I have to pay attention to the resolution of the monitor I'm getting to make sure I'm getting the quality I'm looking for as opposed to just looking at the size of it. Ideally, I would want my monitor to look like my Retina Macbook, whats the resolution I should be looking for? Is Retina too much for a monitor? if so, whats a good resolution for a monitor that my Macbook can support fully, what size will work without reducing the quality? does dual screens (even if the second screen was the laptop screen) reduce the quality of one of the monitors?
- I don’t know if this an exclusive thing to when using an Apple monitor but, would I be able to put my laptop to sleep (actually close the lid) while it mirrors to the monitor? Is this only possible when using thunderbolt and therefore it can only happen with Apple Cinema Display? or can it happen with other cables?
- Finally what are your recommendations for monitors that are good. I'm debating between one 27/30 inch monitor and two 21/23 inch display. LCD? LED?

This is more about your modem then anything. Sometimes you'll need to unplug and plug back in your modem. Consider it a glitch from the ISP or just the modem in general.
when I need to turn something off then on I try the modem first. This when I'm not doing any ware and tare to the device.

Problem description: My MacBook Pro is running really slow. Applications won't open or take up to 10 min. EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108) Report generated December 27, 2014 at 9:15:58 PM CST Click the [Support] links for help with non-Apple products

Problem description:
My MacBook Pro is running really slow. Applications won’t open or take up to 10 min.
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated December 27, 2014 at 9:15:58 PM CST
Click the [Support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Details] links for more information about that line.
Click the [Adware] links for help removing adware.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: one day 6:55:8
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TOSHIBA MK5065GSXF disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
HD (disk1) / [Startup]: 498.88 GB (5.04 GB free) (Low!)
Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8
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Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
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Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
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Mac App Store and identified developers
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4 processes killed due to memory pressure
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
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[killed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[killed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[killed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
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USB Display Agent Application (/Applications/USB Display/USB Display.app/Contents/Resources/USB Display Agent.app)
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My Passport for Mac [Local]
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      5% CarboniteDaemon
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      3% JustCloud
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335 MB iPhoto Library Manager
180 MB Finder
142 MB iMovie
70 MB Preview
51 MB Microsoft Word
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1.04 GB Active RAM
897 MB Inactive RAM
1.17 GB Wired RAM
30.53 GB Page-ins
1.42 GB Page-outs
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Dec 26, 2014, 05:17:12 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/iPhoto_2014-12-26-171712_[redacted].cpu_resourc e.diag [Details]
Dec 26, 2014, 03:47:17 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/CarboniteDaemon_2014-12-26-154717_[redacted].cp u_resource.diag [Details]
Dec 26, 2014, 02:22:01 PM Self test - passed
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You have nearly run out of disk space. Either purchase a larger one or start cleaning out the one you have?

PLEASE HELP me select new internal hard drive for Macbook Pro 2012 (non-retina)

Good afternoon.
I just bought a Macbook Pro 2012 (non-retina) 15 inch from a friend. I think it is running Mountain Lion (has not been upgraded to Mavericks yet), and has iLife on it. It came with the stock 500 gb 5400 rpm internal hard drive. At home, I only have the Snow Leopard OS installation Cds and a copy of iLife 2011 installation Cds. I am going to buy 16 gb of RAM from Other World Computing to install.
I want to replace the hard drive with a 1 tb hard drive, preferably something that is $100 or less.
I talked to Other World Computing (OWC) and looked at the Data Doubler Option to replace the optical drive with a Solid State drive, but decided that for now I want to keep the optical drive inside the computer for portability issues.
I know that Solid State drives are better, but they are still too small, and I want the ease and portability of a 1 tb size INSIDE my computer.
Initially I was going to order this from Other World Computing: 1.0TB 2.5" HGST Travelstar 7K1000 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 9.5mm Notebook Drive 32MB Cache. *'New' Factory Replacement with 2+ Year HGST Warranty*    As of April 4, 2014 it's on sale for $79
But then I started reading some of the discussions online and thought maybe I should get a hybrid solid state drive?
I saw on Amazon the Seagate 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gbps 64MB Cache 2.5-Inch ST1000LM014 It's on sale for $94.
But according to some reviews, this Seagate has a platter that is only 5400rpm, unlike the previous Seagate Momentum that has a platter speed of 7200rpm.
How reliable are the Seagate, versus a Toshiba or Western Digital or Hitachi or something else?
Here are my questions about replacing the hard drive:
1. Is a hybrid solid state drive going to need some kind of special formatting after I put it into the macbook so that I can put the operating system on it?
2. Is a "normal" platter hard drive more reliable than a hybrid solid state drive?
3. Is there any additional driver or special software that I have to install for a hybrid solid state drive?
4. Currently there is no personal data stored on the computer. Can I just put the new hard drive in, and then insert the snow leopard install cd?
5. If I install snow leopard, can I just go to the App store and get the free upgrade to Mavericks?
6. If I want to do the "Data Doubler" option in the future and add a normal Solid State drive into my computer, will it have trouble interacting with the 1 tb hybrid solid state drive?
I would love to get some recommendations about the smartest option to upgrade my hard drive with something that will be fast (I edit lots of photos) and large (1 tb) that isn't going to cost too much. I don't know much about the different brands or options (and there are so many listed in tons of online reviews), that I got really overwhelmed and confused by the info out there.
I would really appreciate any help and advice. I've never switched out a hard drive before.
PLEASE HELP !!! Thanks!
Here is the "About this Mac" Info:
Macbook Pro 15-in Mid 2012
Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,1
Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory: 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Software: OS x 10.8.5
Storage (Hard drive): APPLE HDD ST500LM012 Media, Rotational, SATA, GPT (GUID Partition Table)

1. Is a hybrid solid state drive going to need some kind of special formatting after I put it into the macbook so that I can put the operating system on it?
The boot drive, regardless of what it is, needs to be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled). This is standard with OS X.
2. Is a "normal" platter hard drive more reliable than a hybrid solid state drive?
There are arguments pro and con. Bottom line, SSD's and hybrid drives are still quite expensive per GB than standard hard drives. If you have the bucks and are a speed demon, go ahead.   I have better use for my money.   Standard hard drives are mechanical and may wear out over time. But even though SSDs are not mechancial, they can still go bad and ultimately they even have a limit to their write capacity. The jury is still out on this debate.
3. Is there any additional driver or special software that I have to install for a hybrid solid state drive?
No
4. Currently there is no personal data stored on the computer. Can I just put the new hard drive in, and then insert the snow leopard install cd?
You can physically put the hard drive in but probably not install Snow Leopard on this MBP.
The mid-2012 MacBookPro9,1 models came with Lion 10.7.3 (11D2097) preinstalled.   It is very unlikely you would be able to install Snow Leopard on it. Historically you cannot install a version of OS X that is earlier than the version that came with your Mac (even if you replace the hard drive).
5. If I install snow leopard, can I just go to the App store and get the free upgrade to Mavericks?
Not via Snow Leopard on this MBP. See my response to #4.
6. If I want to do the "Data Doubler" option in the future and add a normal Solid State drive into my computer, will it have trouble interacting with the 1 tb hybrid solid state drive?
No. They are completely independent of each other; they are just independent storage units (drives) and their RAM does not interact.

I just downloaded Maverick on my Macbook Pro from 2011. When I try to open iPhoto, it says that I have an old version that doesn't work with Maverick. None of the solutions stated on this forum work for me, because there are no options displayed.

After downloading Maverick on the MacBook Pro that I bought in 2011, I am unable to open iPhoto. The message says "You can't use this version of the application "iPhoto" with this version of OS X. You have "iPhoto" 9.2.3" What??? That is ridiculous. Why doesn't Maverick download everything? I've tried the "fixes" I found on this forum, but none of them work for me, because there is no workaround via the library. I can't access the library.

I have an old iPhoto version and it still works with Mavericks, the version before yours, that is puzzling.

HT2250 I have been able to get my MacBook Pro to print wirelessly through my Airport device. How do I make it so other computers (non-Mac) can also print wirelessly as well? They are able to connect through my wireless network but can't print.

I have been able to get my MacBook Pro to print wirelessly through my Airport device. How do I make it so other computers (non-Mac) can also print wirelessly as well? They are able to connect through my wireless network but can't print.

Well, you could install the drivers to the wireless printer in you other computers.
blue apple > System Preferences... > sharing
check printer sharing.

Everything is updated!! iPhone, iPad, iTunes and MacBook Pro... All I am trying to do is drag content from my iTunes Library to the devices. iTunes gets stuck EVERY single time! What usually triggers the Non-Sense is when I am adding a 2nd file!

Everything is updated!! iPhone, iPad, iTunes and MacBook Pro... All I am trying to do is drag content from my iTunes Library to the devices. iTunes gets stuck EVERY single time! What usually triggers the Non-Sense is when I am adding a 2nd file!
Why does iTunes SUCK??
1) Many items greyed out in the menu bar, for well over 2 years, maybe more!
2) I Can't drag more than one piece of content from your iTunes library to any device (iPhone, iPad)
If you do it gets stuck for HOURS and HOURS in "Preparing To Update" and the little activity circle never completes, ever!!
I used to be able to drag over 1000 tunes, movies, etc. go have breakfast come back and it would all be on my device!!
Can't do it anymore, one song at a time, maybe an album at a time, or one movie, and that is it!!
If you do a 2nd item the other items stop loading and never continue!!
This is so BAD, I don't understand how they don't have this fixed yet!!
Please tell me I am not the only one!!
...and If I am tell me how to fix it!
Very appreciated,
Joe

Everything is updated!! iPhone, iPad, iTunes and MacBook Pro... All I am trying to do is drag content from my iTunes Library to the devices. iTunes gets stuck EVERY single time! What usually triggers the Non-Sense is when I am adding a 2nd file!
Why does iTunes SUCK??
1) Many items greyed out in the menu bar, for well over 2 years, maybe more!
2) I Can't drag more than one piece of content from your iTunes library to any device (iPhone, iPad)
If you do it gets stuck for HOURS and HOURS in "Preparing To Update" and the little activity circle never completes, ever!!
I used to be able to drag over 1000 tunes, movies, etc. go have breakfast come back and it would all be on my device!!
Can't do it anymore, one song at a time, maybe an album at a time, or one movie, and that is it!!
If you do a 2nd item the other items stop loading and never continue!!
This is so BAD, I don't understand how they don't have this fixed yet!!
Please tell me I am not the only one!!
...and If I am tell me how to fix it!
Very appreciated,
Joe

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