Uh oh...did i screw up really badly?

i went back over my posts and saw that i was supposed to update firmware before installing os x. i didn't do that? now what?
one post said not to let os x near my mac without updating. did i do serious damage?
please tell me how to rectify the situation.
thanks in advance.

its actually a bigger deal on the slot loaders. If you have a tray loader like your information indicates, I'm pretty sure OS X wouldn't even install unless you had done firmware update 1.2 ni the past. If you had OS 9 on there previously, you already had the latest firmware.

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How did apple screw up so bad

two days ago idownloaded itunes 5, and an album and now ipod is frozen unrecognized by my computer and is completely ruined can ne1 tell me how to fix this,an tell me apple screwed up so bad

Believe it or not, your iPod crashing and downloading iTunes 5 are almost certainly unrelated. At the top of this window, under the Apple tab, is a button for Advanced Search. Click on it and then search for Troubleshooting iPod. Look up how to reset your version of the iPod. If that doesn't solve your problem, work your way through the other steps.

My Zen V screwe up really bad and i need h

I turned it on and it was workin fine but i went to power it off and the backlight wouldnt come on and now the backlight wont come on at all any ideas to fix this?

Try opening the folder containing the mp3s on your comp, select all the files (ctrl+a) , right click, properties and then choose the summary tab. Highlight Album title then crtl+e and you should be able to change the album name to whatever you want to appear.
Good luck
:manvery-happy:?

How did Apple screw up the maps app this badly?

I am normally not a complainer, but rather appreciate great technology.
However, I am shocked beyond description about how badly Apple screwed up the maps application in IOS 6.
The maps application is the by far the most frequently used and most useful iphone application for me.
I rely on it all the time. It WAS so incredibly easy to use, and almost always dependable.
Yes, turn-by-turn directions would be nice, but not at the cost of screwing up so many other critical features.
I have now had 2 extremely frustrating experiences.
The other night, I was driving home from work and using the maps application to route to a store. I was using the voice instruction mode. There was heavy traffic so I wanted to zoom out / around to look for alternate routes. Well, this is almost impossible to do, and furthermore, there is much less accurate and detailed information about traffic conditions. This would have been a piece of cake with the old maps application.
Yesterday, I had to make a trip to Pacific Sales in San Jose.I tried "Pacific" with the mapped zoomed to the general area, and it could not find it.Then I tried "Pacific sales", again no luck. Its an appliance store, so I tried "appliances", and again no luck.
Finally, I had to log into the web, go to google maps, and find it there.
It was slow, but it worked!
1 month ago, I had the highest confidence in Apple due to their track record of deliverying great stuff that works and is easy to use.
I would never have considered an android phone.
However, this problem with the maps app has so shaken my confidence in Apple, that I will go today to look at a Samsung Galaxy III.
Maybe its not going to be my thing, but I hope Apple realizes how big they screwed up.
The Apple of Steve Jobs would never, ever, ever have let this happen.
The old Apple would have stayed with Google Maps for another year, and made this new maps app better, more reliable, and more user friendly than Android BEFORE releasing it. It would have been revolutionarily good and would have surprised us with how good it was.
I really truly love Apple and its products.
But this is a really bad mistake and I am so fearful that its an omen of whats to come in future from Apple.
I would not be surprised if this very deeply damages Apple at a time when the competition is getting tougher & tougher.
Of all the functions on the Apple Iphone, the maps are the heart and soul. Apple is probably right to go its own way eventually, but not like this!
It is just going to drive people into the arms of Android.
I am just curious, did Apple actually test this thing thoroughly before releasing it?
I mean, it took me only a few days to figure out this thing is total crap.
How did Apple not know this (which is a very scary thought), or maybe even more scary, maybe they did know but feel they have enough market power to get away with it? I can't think of any other explanations. So, which is it? Either way, its very bad news for Apple fans.

Ok, 3 more wonderful IOS 6 maps experiences to share!
When out shopping for paints, decided to visit Kelly Moore.
Used the maps app and used it to take me to the nearest store, except it was not where maps said it would be!
I called the Kelly Moore store, and they told me the maps app has the wrong town, and they have had many customers with the same problem!
Next up, I was looking for a Sherwin Williams store in San Jose, so maps took me to El Camino Real, except it took me to the wrong end of El Camino Real in Santa Clara, about 15 minutes from the right destination in Mountain View! In fact, the app took me to Santa Clara University!
Last up, I was looking for a Chevron station. Apps routed me to the location, but no gas station.
So, I finally decide to use google maps through the browser, and it ends up it was again the right address but wrong city!!!!
Unbelievable! My confidence in Apple has been further shaken, to where I am about to give up.
I just can't trust their app, which is something I depend on every day to save me time, money and gas.
So disappointed in Apple right now... It makes antenna gate look like a minor incident, which it was in my opinion!

I have 10$ balance credit on my account, and i buy i photo in 4.99 , and why my ballance just 4.57$?? Is really apple did know to count, or bad in math?

I have 10$ balance credit on my account, and i buy i photo in 4.99 , and why my ballance just 4.57$?? Is really apple did know to count, or bad in math?
Well sen its not really big deal, but please it has to be the world best compani do?
Stole every penny from his costumer?

Robby11 wrote:
I have 10$ balance credit on my account, and i buy i photo in 4.99 , and why my ballance just 4.57$?? Is really apple did know to count, or bad in math?
Well sen its not really big deal, but please it has to be the world best compani do?
Stole every penny from his costumer?
No theft occurred. You agreed to pay $4.99. Apple collected combined sales taxes of 8.82%, which they turned over to your beloved government, presumably to educate you in the ways of such things. Apparently it's not enough.

My iPads Internet is really bad

My iPads Internet is really bad everything else in the house is fine and its not that everything else is is hogging the wifi because it has been fine for ages but all of a sudden it's being really bad, does anyone know why?

What is really bad - slow, drops connection, won't connect, short range? You need to provide specifics if you want an answer.
Some things to try first:
1. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
2. Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
3. Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
4. Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
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6. Potential Quick Fixes When Your iPad Won’t Connect to Your Wifi Network
http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/potential-quick-fixes-when-your-ipad-won t-connect-to-your-wifi-network/
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Wi-Fi Fix for iOS 6
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4823738?tstart=240
iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes
How To: Workaround iPad Wi-Fi Issues
http://www.theipadfan.com/workaround-ipad-wifi-issues/
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http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html
iOS 6 iPad 3 wi-fi "connection fix" for netgear router
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWS4ha-dn0
Apple's iOS 6 Wi-Fi problems
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How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal
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How to Fix a Poor Wi-Fi Signal on Your iPad
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Fix-A-Poor-Wi-Fi-Signal-O n-Your-iPad.htm
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WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/
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iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
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http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
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http://thehowto.wikidot.com/wifi-connect-ipad
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
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Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

ITunes 11 sounds really bad any fix?

I noticed that the new iTunes sounds really bad compared to other players like VLC or Quicktime any idea how to fix this.
I tried to adjust the equalizer and the sound enhancer and no luck, it is definitely not the speakers because the same song sound great with VLC or Quicktime, all I try to download is high bitrate songs like 320 kbps.
Appreciate any help!

Hi Doug,
Not at the moment unfortunately. Apple did use the glass effect shelf dock on the side in the development versions of Leopard, but took it out and only used it on the bottom in the final release because of a few problems with the reflection and stack effects. I'd bet that within a few months they'll be rolling an update out which will give you this option if you really want.
-Pos

Macbook air adapter heats up really bad ! please help

Hello Folks !!
This is Jan and i purchased macbook air 11 inch 64 gb ultrathin laptop 2 months back. i use this laptop for watching youtube videos or occasional skype chat with family and friends and each day i dont use my laptop for more than 4 hours.
Yesterday i was watching youtube video and after 2 hrs, the adaptor got so hot and i was afraid and pulled power and switched off laptop.
Are thare any macbook air adaptor knows issues and why my macbook air adaptor heats up really bad ?
Please help me resolve my issue with macbook air adaptor.
Please help.
Thanks
Jan

The power adaptor will always get a little warm or even hot during use.
How hot did it get? Was it smoking, melting, or discoloring?
If not, then that little bit of heat is usual and you shouldn't worry about it too much.
Hope this helps,
NWB1

Why do the photos in my first InDesign project look really bad?

Why do the photos in my first InDesign project look really bad? Noticed as I "placed" them, some PDFs or JPEGs (not photos, but PDFs converted to JPEG) looked pretty distorted. Went ahead with the 60+ page project, converted to PDF, sent to client. He converted to a flipbook to proof and really didn't like the photos. Here's the irony. Upgraded to InDesign for this client. Was using Publisher as a standby until I could afford InDesign. Signed up with the Creative Cloud because job was overwhelming Publisher.
I started the job without a whole lot of knowledge (or patience for the tutorials) and figured I just wing it (and get InDesign for Dummies). Am thinking somethingw as screwed up in the initial setting up of the job. So how do I figure out if this is the issue and can I fix it without redoing all 60+ pages. If anybody has an answer, please let me know.

helpmemama wrote:
Why do the photos in my first InDesign project look really bad? Noticed as I "placed" them, some PDFs or JPEGs (not photos, but PDFs converted to JPEG) looked pretty distorted. Went ahead with the 60+ page project, converted to PDF, sent to client. He converted to a flipbook to proof and really didn't like the photos. Here's the irony. Upgraded to InDesign for this client. Was using Publisher as a standby until I could afford InDesign. Signed up with the Creative Cloud because job was overwhelming Publisher.
I started the job without a whole lot of knowledge (or patience for the tutorials) and figured I just wing it (and get InDesign for Dummies). Am thinking somethingw as screwed up in the initial setting up of the job. So how do I figure out if this is the issue and can I fix it without redoing all 60+ pages. If anybody has an answer, please let me know.
Ok, first image on your indesign page or any other program for that matter are still images, they are no longer pdf's, jpg's, psd's, etc. Once they load into a program, the file format is no longer relevant until you save again. Onl;y on your drive is the format relavent.
Second, if you can help it, never use jpg's until you are completely done and will be sharing a jpg. Jpg's are a lossy format are are not the best for preserving quality on your drive. Each time you open a jpg, and save a jpg more data is lost, as that is how that format compresses the data, by throwing it way for ever.
Third, the problem may not even be with you, it could happen when that person created a flipbook. That is an unknown varible, one which could make you look bad when it had nothing to do with you.
Fourth, Pay attention to the pixel dimentions of your images, the higher those values are the better the quality. Scaling can and probably will reduce that quality. If you can, it is better to hide parts of the image by cropping with a frame than it is to scale the image. you can scale, but pay attention to it.
I will stop there for now, as some of what I wrote is based on assumtions. That normally does not work out too well.

Did I screw up something while installing OS...?

Hi,
I started the installation of an OS, but I quit the process at the beginning. I was asked, to select from where to restart, and I chose HD, with the old OS. When the computer restarted, it got stuck, i.e. the screen is gray, with the Apple logo, those little black lines are chasing each other in circle, and it's like this for quite some time. Did I screw up something...?
Thanks.
Aleksandar

If you are expecting only a new OS X install on the computer,
why did you interrupt the last attempt at an install?
Anyway, depending on what you have going on, it may be prudent
to not run Disk Utility until after some semblance of a bootable OS
in the computer is installed and boots up normally, since it may
not be possible to really repair something not quite there.
If you do not need whatever is on the computer's drive, go ahead
and boot from the installer and run the Disk Utility in there, to
perform a secure erase (and choose 1-pass, to over-write the old
content) and reformat the hard disk drive. Then, there would be
no old system folders, applications or anything. It'd be all Gone.
But, if you expect or hope to use some applications from an older
OS X (Panther) in a Tiger system, by upgrading over 10.3 w/ 10.4,
then that would be via an Archive & Install over your Panther OS;
and your old account names, passwords, and network settings,
user account preferences, etc could be carried over into the Tiger.
Otherwise, they'd not be; and you would have to manually add them
to the system. And some parts from Panther, in an A&I-type install,
could be scavenged from a 'previous system' folder, maybe, so if
you have one of those in the computer after an install and upgrade,
that can be looked into with some degree of wonder. Some of these
apps may require an installer for them to work; others may not. And
utilities (onyx, etc) from an earlier install OS X won't work in the later.
PS:
Mac OS X - About the Archive and Install Feature:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1710
Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 - About installation options:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1545
+Could be, I am getting tired; maybe it's a lack of food? Daylight?+
+Winter: Lasts too long and provides reason to think of Australia!+
Good luck & happy computing!
{ edited to add PS }

Hay teck people why is there no download for google voice i need that really bad

hay guys i need google voice for my i touch really bad there are a lot of important people that i need to talk to tomorow .

Hi, no netflix or even TV here, but I'm wondering if this is the problem?
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Did it work in the past ever?
Could it be disabled?
http://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2012/08/22/blocking-old-silverlight-on-mac-os-x/
http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/Get-Started/Install/Default.aspx

Screen looks really bad

Hi,
no Idea what I did wrong but since june my screen ( samsung 913n) looks really bad a bootup. First it is fine but just when the desktop is loaded it looks like if it only has 3-4 collors left. I can 'fix' it by taking out the cable and plug it in the other port of the video card. If I create another account I have no issues. Can someone tell me where to fix this account related software issue ?
Tried all updates & several cache cleaning programs.
Getting tired of changing the port all the time.\
Thanks in advance for any tips !
Tomas

Thanks Niel,
This didn't help, everything is ok there.
I've must installed something wrong that caused this problem
I've removed many programs that I had installed around the problem date, I think I will just start using a new acount.

Really BAD 3D Performance on Intel iMac

Hello all,
I have like 2 weeks with a new Intel iMac 20" (C2D 2.4Ghz / 256MB ATI Card / 1Gb RAM) had no problems so far, until today. I decided to install Vista thru Boot Camp (I know I should have installed XP, but Vista is all I got) for games, so I downloaded a few demos to check if it was any good with 3D gaming, installed GRAW2 and NFS Most Wanted, these are not cutting edge games and I tought they should run perfectly smooth as my iMac is superior than recomended specs for those games, well they didnt run well, not even playable at even low resolutions (640*400 / 800*600) the games looked all jerky and slow, really painfull performace, I tought, well, maybe the drivers didnt installed correcly, reinstalled drivers, nothing, erased and reinstalled Vista and drivers, still same problem, even tried games under OS X, HALO Universal and DOOM 3 Demo, again not cutting edge games, they run really bad even on low settings, and I mean painfully slow, so this is not only on Windows.
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My Mac OS version is 10.5.2 and all current updates have been installed, the problem seems to be only with 3D graphics in both Windows and OS X as it plays Quicktime 960p HD videos and all other graphic media as smooth as butter on a hot pan. Does someone else has this issue or knows what to do to solve it?... It is really frustrating.

You probably did not install the drivers for the video hardware (on the Windows side).
My Mac OS version is 10.5.2 and all current updates have been installed
That would have nothing to do with 3D performance when booted into Windows.
Here's the forum category for Boot Camp users. You should also ask your question there.
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=237

5th Generation iPod screen really badly scratched even while in case!

Ive had my iPod video for only 2 weeks and the screen got really bad scratched in oneday! BUT it was in its case that comes with it the entire time, How the **** did this happen ? It was in my pocket in my jeans and there was nothing else in the pocket. Can I get my iPod replaced? like at the shop or via the website becuase this scratch is a really bad one and is very noticable.

X,
I doubt you will get it replaced - after all, it was scratched while in your possession, and most things like cars and houses get scratched during ownership. Its a pity that iPod scratches so easily though - my mobile phones of similar finish and much longer 'pocket use' are still virtually pristine...

Photoshop CC really bad lagging on new rMBP

I resently bought a new Retina MacBook Pro 13" with a nice fast 2,8 i7 proccesor and a big chunk of 16 Gb ram. After using it on my older iMac I was exited to use it on my new MacBook. But its lagging really bad. It makes it unusable for me. I don't work with large files and we mostly use it for small UI design. I use a Bamboo Wacom and use OpenGL is on. when turned of its a lot faster but this results in masive graphic bugs.
Anyone know how to fix this? Because I'm really thinking of switching to Sketch 3 (http://bohemiancoding.com/sketch)

Well, something is up with your system to make it slow.
Do you have any third party plugins? Have you tried disabling them?
Do you have any utilities that would interfere with other applications (antivirus, firewall, etc.)?
And the "graphics bugs" mean that you have a driver problem which will have to be addressed by Apple.

Uh oh...did i screw up really badly?

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