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[shatterkneesinc]

Originally Posted by iYen

Originally Posted by Rap Sizzle

Originally Posted by iYen

Upgrading to 8gb of ram didn't work and I don't know why.
I installed it about 5 times and it did not work.
I reinstalled my 4gb of ram and now my mac is back to normal.

Are you sure you bought the correct type of RAM for the model that you have?

You should read this for better understanding: http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM

I asked this people in this thread if this ram was the correct one to buy. http://www.amazon.com/gp/...f=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
They said yes, but it didn't work.
After reading through that wiki, I see what the problem was.
The ram I bought was 1333mhz but my mac only supports 1067mhz.
Does anyone have any recommendations for 1067mhz ram?

Also does it matter if I get buffered or unbuffered ram?

i assume u have the 2010 model which doesnt support 1333 ram but you can mix and match 1066 and 1333 together and it will work since the logic board will downclock both to 1066

in theory, any 1333 ram should work but for some reason apple doesnt want to program their efi
get unbuffered since cheaper

buffered ram is mainly for servers and way more expensive 

for good normal ram, crucial is the best

 

[shatterkneesinc]

iWorks is "free" cause they dont ask for serial numbers

 

[iYen]

Originally Posted by shatterkneesinc

Originally Posted by iYen

Originally Posted by Rap Sizzle


Are you sure you bought the correct type of RAM for the model that you have?

You should read this for better understanding: http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM

I asked this people in this thread if this ram was the correct one to buy. http://www.amazon.com/gp/...f=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
They said yes, but it didn't work.
After reading through that wiki, I see what the problem was.
The ram I bought was 1333mhz but my mac only supports 1067mhz.
Does anyone have any recommendations for 1067mhz ram?

Also does it matter if I get buffered or unbuffered ram?

i assume u have the 2010 model which doesnt support 1333 ram but you can mix and match 1066 and 1333 together and it will work since the logic board will downclock both to 1066

in theory, any 1333 ram should work but for some reason apple doesnt want to program their efi
get unbuffered since cheaper

buffered ram is mainly for servers and way more expensive 

for good normal ram, crucial is the best

Thanks for the info. I just bought crucial brand ram.

 

[iYen]

I just installed the new ram and so far it's

.

 

[odog24]

the extra ram is a must it makes the computer runs so much smoother without any hiccups.

what do you guys use to listen to .flac files???

i got songbird recently and its not bad but i would rather i can listen to flac on itunes so i can use the keyboard controls

 

[iYen]

Originally Posted by odog24

the extra ram is a must it makes the computer runs so much smoother without any hiccups.

what do you guys use to listen to .flac files???

i got songbird recently and its not bad but i would rather i can listen to flac on itunes so i can use the keyboard controls

Try out Vox.
Also, you'll be able to use the keyboard controls.
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/24852/vox
Also check out this article after you try out Vox.
http://lifehacker.com/565...-manual-hacking-required

 

[Nawzlew]

Anyone know a good adblocker for youtube videos?

 

[peteweezy]

Anybody who has the 15in have a problems on planes with it?

 

[itzjono]

Originally Posted by odog24

the extra ram is a must it makes the computer runs so much smoother without any hiccups.

what do you guys use to listen to .flac files???

i got songbird recently and its not bad but i would rather i can listen to flac on itunes so i can use the keyboard controls

im not sure about this..my mbp has 4gb of ram and the rainbow wheels always coming up since i got it in 09 smh

 

[steinbeckballa]

I saw some of the desktops in the desktop thread and they were all customized with clocks on the desktops and different pifctures on the safari instead of its regualar compass picture.

Is there a tutorial on how to customize it and find dope ways to customize my dekstop?

 

[17]

Originally Posted by Steinbeckballa

I saw some of the desktops in the desktop thread and they were all customized with clocks on the desktops and different pifctures on the safari instead of its regualar compass picture.

Is there a tutorial on how to customize it and find dope ways to customize my dekstop?

get the program candybar to change the icons on your desktop 

you can get the icons from deviantart.com

 

[odog24]

Originally Posted by Nawzlew

Anyone know a good adblocker for youtube videos?

would love this especially for nba.com

 

[thegoogler]

Originally Posted by odog24

Originally Posted by Nawzlew

Anyone know a good adblocker for youtube videos?

would love this especially for nba.com

Adblock Plus.

 

[steinbeckballa]

Originally Posted by 17

Originally Posted by Steinbeckballa

I saw some of the desktops in the desktop thread and they were all customized with clocks on the desktops and different pifctures on the safari instead of its regualar compass picture.

Is there a tutorial on how to customize it and find dope ways to customize my dekstop?

get the program candybar to change the icons on your desktop 

you can get the icons from deviantart.com

Preciate the help 

. One more question. I saw some people's itunes set up on their desktop. It would show a custom clock, calendar, and music player. Can anyone point me in the right direction so I can customize my desktop?

 

[sole vintage]

[h1]Bloomberg reiterates: Apple to unveil new, thinner MacBook Pro at WWDC[/h1]

May 14, 2012 at 3:19 pm


Mockup: New, thinner MacBook Pro on the left. Current model on the right.

Our Senior Editor Mark Gurman exclusively brought you details about Apple’s new 15-inch MacBook Pro this morning that the company is currently readying to be unveiled. According to our trusted sources, the new MacBook Pro features an ultra-thin design, a “jaw-dropping

 

[17]

Originally Posted by Steinbeckballa

Originally Posted by 17

Originally Posted by Steinbeckballa

I saw some of the desktops in the desktop thread and they were all customized with clocks on the desktops and different pifctures on the safari instead of its regualar compass picture.

Is there a tutorial on how to customize it and find dope ways to customize my dekstop?

get the program candybar to change the icons on your desktop 

you can get the icons from deviantart.com

Preciate the help 

. One more question. I saw some people's itunes set up on their desktop. It would show a custom clock, calendar, and music player. Can anyone point me in the right direction so I can customize my desktop?

i think the music player you're talking about is the app "bowtie" 

as for the calender and clock i think you may be referring to "geektool" check: http://www.maclife.com/ar...ze_your_desktop_geektool

 

[davizzy]

So guys my battery has finally hit 300+ cycles and I am still under AppleCare for a few months so i want to replace it. Do I set up an appointment to replace my battery right then and there or do they ship it out?

Edit: will they even replace it? I was reading that if you are above 300+ cycles you will have to buy the replacement.

 

[auszero]

Originally Posted by davizzy

So guys my battery has finally hit 300+ cycles and I am still under AppleCare for a few months so i want to replace it. Do I set up an appointment to replace my battery right then and there or do they ship it out?

Edit: will they even replace it? I was reading that if you are above 300+ cycles you will have to buy the replacement.

it depends on the macbook. for the older models if you're over 300 cycles then you've consumed the battery and its all on you.  If you're under 300 cycles and the battery is below 80% health then they'll cover it.  for the unibody MacBooks its 1000 cycles.

 

[shatterkneesinc]

if its got the kepler

man i hate being poor

 

[shatterkneesinc]

apple will not replace your battery. they will only replace it if its defective, not charging

charge cycles are consider normal wear and tear

however most of the genius bar people are idiots and dont even know their own policy, just make up some story to them and they will bite

 

[davizzy]

Originally Posted by AusZero

Originally Posted by davizzy

So guys my battery has finally hit 300+ cycles and I am still under AppleCare for a few months so i want to replace it. Do I set up an appointment to replace my battery right then and there or do they ship it out?



Edit: will they even replace it? I was reading that if you are above 300+ cycles you will have to buy the replacement.

it depends on the macbook. for the older models if you're over 300 cycles then you've consumed the battery and its all on you.  If you're under 300 cycles and the battery is below 80% health then they'll cover it.  for the unibody MacBooks its 1000 cycles.

thanks i just looked that up.
I still need to take it in anyways since it has been acting up. I believe that my logic board might be going bad. When i boot it up, it turns off and restarts itself again randomly.

 

[odog24]

will not be upgrading to the newer ones. i need the optical drive and when i get home i like to connect using ethernet its a tad bit faster than wireless

 

[bxbadboy90]

Wait..so only the 15inch models are getting a redesign? What about the 13inch models?

 

[Nawzlew]

Anyone having trouble with Candybar and its dock?

I can't drag and drop a dock to change it.
edit: nvm, I guess you have to drag and drop from Finder, not the app itself.

 

[al audi]

New macs gonna have Retina display? Sign me up