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    Apple Screenplay for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ written on dedicated, air-gapped MacBook Air to prevent leaks

    January 15, 2018

    Apple Screenplay for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ written on dedicated, air-gapped MacBook Air to prevent leaks

    Screenplay for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ written on dedicated, air-gapped MacBook Air to prevent leaks

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 07:05 AM PST

    I just bought my wife a new MacBook Pro and she washed it. In the washing machine. Full cycle.

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 09:52 PM PST

    My wife and I have been getting by with 10 year old MBPs and her's finally was showing its age and slowing down. We reluctantly admitted it was time to buy her a new laptop, which is a big deal as it is the most expensive item we own. However its how we do our work so it is crucial to our livelihood. Last month I bought her a new 15" MBP.

    We have been working 12-14 hour shifts and have a newborn at home so money and time is tight. Some things are not getting done at home, some are not getting done well. My wife was carrying laundry and her laptop downstairs and, to make the trip easier, put the laptop in the laundry hamper. She dumps the hamper in the washing machine, turns it on, and in 50 minutes she has the cleanest MBP seen outside an Apple store.

    I have heard of a variety of ways people have destroyed their laptops, but this was a new one to me, so I thought I'd share and maybe you'd get a laugh out of our ridiculous situation.

    If anyone has any idea of what to do next, I'd appreciate it. I've never broken something like this before, so I just don't know what to do. I cannot imagine Apple can fix an entirely sodden laptop. It seems like every component would be toast. I am looking into whether my credit card or homeowner's insurance covers this. Any ideas appreciated.

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    yet another security bug: macOS High Sierra briefly flashes screen content last seen before locking the screen when awaken

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 02:19 PM PST

    Everyone here is so excited that they were able to downgrade to older software updates but if anything you should only be updating. Spectre is a real issue and it should not be taken lightly especially as time goes on and hackers learn to exploit this security flaw.

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 08:23 PM PST

    Just wanted to remind everyone that you are just as vulnerable as everyone else even if you have an iPhone. Hackers will sooner or later learn how exactly to exploit this security flaw. Update your devices and try not to download anything unless its strictly from the app store.

    Just thought this was an important and timely reminder. Also us Apple users aren't used to these large security flaws but don't be fooled this time around.

    Thanks for reading.

    • Concerned stranger
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    Is there a benefit to W1 headphones after the initial pairing?

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 04:51 PM PST

    I'm thinking about purchasing a pair of wireless earbuds. Initially, I was looking at the BeatsX because of the W1 chip, but I'm unclear on how much of a difference W1 actually makes in practice. The main benefit I hear about is how easy it is to pair them and how they will sync across all your devices, but I only have an iPhone and a MacBook, so it's not like it would be saving me an enormous amount of time. And pairing is something you only need to do once anyways.

    So are there any other benefits to W1 that I'll notice after I've paired the headphones? Is it significantly easier to switch between audio sources - say from playing music on my Mac to taking a call on my iPhone - than it would be with normal headphones? Is the range significantly further? Are they more reliable?

    TL;DR: How much will I notice the W1 chip in day-to-day usage?

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    iPad Pro commercial

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 12:43 PM PST

    It's been coming out on tv a lot lately and it just infuriates me at the very end when the girls neighbor asks "what are you doing on your computer?" and the girl responds "what's a computer?" I know it's not a computer but that girl is at least 13-15 years old and for her to not know what a computer is is ridiculous.

    It just bugs me every time it comes on and had to go on a little rant.

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    Apple health data used in murder trial

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 06:43 PM PST

    Latest Apple Park drone footage shows landscaping & final touches starting to take shape

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 09:55 PM PST

    What kind of notification was the Hawaii missile alert?

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 01:09 PM PST

    https://imgur.com/a/Jh5lH

    It looks like an official notification from Apple.

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    People who recently got an Apple Watch over the holidays, what do you think of it?

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 06:43 PM PST

    PSA: Apple support for battery program.

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 07:59 AM PST

    If you want to save some time waiting for your battery to be ordered. If you contact Apple support, they are able to place the order for your battery and put it on hold at your store of choice. The store will contact you once the battery is in. This will save you a ton of time waiting in the store for them to do the same thing!

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    Thoughts on CarPlay

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 05:43 PM PST

    I have been using CarPlay through my iPhone 7+ in my new CRV. I want to share my experience and hopefully it helps someone to make an informed decision.

    1. If you have reliable Apple Maps in your area, it's a no brainer. If not, consider getting Navigation with the car itself or an Android phone. If you are comfortable navigating just with voice guidance, you can just run Waze or Google Maps from your phone.
    2. Siri is good for Phone, Messages, "Navigate to" commands and few other basic tasks. But locations search is still not reliable and selecting a location from the search result and navigating there is a bit quirky. It doesn't feel fluid.
    3. It's a bit slow to use. It won't feel as fast as using the iPhone. So, wait for a second or two after you press the Siri button for her to wake up.
    4. You can use any Audio app through "Now Playing" app. You just have to launch it first on your phone. And controls are limited to what you would see on iPhone lock screen.
    5. You can't launch iPhone apps; I couldn't launch Google Assistant in order to start Google Maps on my phone. No tricks.
    6. Car Bluetooth connection doesn't work when CarPlay is on. I tried using a burner Android phone for Maps, but, couldn't use my iPhone through Bluetooth for calls at the same time.
    7. Make sure you have a decent battery charge on your phone. When connected for CarPlay, iPhone charges relatively slow. Certainly slower than it did in my old car with a normal Car charger.
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    Apple customer service <3

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 03:51 PM PST

    So I booked an appointment to get the battery changed in my 6S which I've had since launch day 2015. Dropped it off, and was told to come back in an hour. When I arrived to pick it up from the store, I was told the battery has been changed however during their test run they discovered TouchID was no longer working. Then the lady told me that they will replace my current iPhone with a brand new 6S at no extra charge!!!

    Pretty impressive considering how long I've had it (2.5 years) and that I only paid £25! While I don't appreciate Apple slowing down older iPhones (the new 6S is wayyy faster than my old one), Apple Customer service is 10/10!

    P.S. I kinda wish I had asked if I could possibly upgrade to a newer model, but one can't be too greedy! ;)

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    Does Apple compress bluetooth audio on iPhones?

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 12:45 PM PST

    Whenever I try to play music through iPhone Bluetooth in my car it sounds low quality as if it's being compressed. I would expect some loss of quality but there is audible crackling in the background. It doesn't seem to happen with Bluetooth headphones. Additionally, the same issue happens with iPhone 7 and iPhone X.

    However, Android devices don't have the same issue at all. It sounds great, like it should. I tried looking into technical specs between iPhone X and Pixel 2 and I don't see anything different when it comes to Bluetooth.

    Anyone else experience this issue?

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    I was looking to start Multiroom system and guess I’ll end up with HomePod

    Posted: 15 Jan 2018 12:14 AM PST

    I was thinking of starting a Multiroom system for my apartment. With AirPlay2 and Apple TV my living room is pretty much ready.

    I don't care about smart assistants unless I can't turn it off. So, google and amazon are a no-go as they emphasize smart functions over sound quality.

    Therefore, I decided to look for a speaker for my bedroom.

    • Bose creates disgusting speakers. No way it's ending nowhere near my bed.
    • Sonos doesn't support WiFi N. In 2018 they sell b/g devices for premium price. FYI: if there are on the same network as N or AC devices, they will degrade connection speeds.
    • Libratone are portable devices and look simply wrong.
    • B&W are using N wifi. My bedroom is far away from my router so I'd prefer to use AC.
    • Beoplay are beautiful yet expensive. M3 has AC but could sound much better (they sound marginally better than Sonos 1 for my ears). And could use less bass. M5 doesn't support WiFi AC.

    and then there's HomePod - looks good - has WiFi AC - is dirty cheap compared to those above

    So, if HomePod sound good - and it seems like it will compete with M5 or Play3 - it will be a clear winner. If not, guess M5 is good enough.

    I'm astounded by the state multi room is in.

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    Looking for an app for iOS and apple watch to track a gym workout...

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 06:12 PM PST

    Just joined a gym and am mostly enjoying the machine circuits. I'm big into leveraging technology to make life easier. I have been looking for a simple app that will allow me to add each machine, the weights I need for that exercise, track my reps... And I've found a few apps that do that... But not ONE so far will allow me to put in, "set the chair at 2, the arms at 4" or whatever the machine needs so I can reach exercise correctly. I can't be the only one looking for this. I have a trainer at the gym, so I don't need a virtual trainer. I need to not carry around a piece of paper around, but that's what I'm feeling I'm going to need to do. Any help? Thanks.

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    Apple Watch S0

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 11:41 PM PST

    So I've had the Apple Watch since 2015 and the touch screen of my watch stopped working yesterday. Do you guys know if Apple still provides services for the S0 and how much it would cost to get it fixed? Or is there an upgrade program where I can give the S0, pay some cash and get the S3?

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    Tip to put Safari video into full screen

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 06:32 AM PST

    Apologies if this is common knowledge, but it's new to me.

    In iOS 11 for the iPhone (probably for iPad too), instead of tapping the full-screen icon, you can do a two-finger spread gesture on the video image itself. This also has the effect of unmuting and starting the video if it's muted or paused beforehand.

    A two-finger closing gesture works to put it back to the in-browser view, but so does swiping down. And of course closing full-screen view also pauses the video.

    I like it.

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    From iPhone 6+ to iPhone X what software/hardware features have I missed?

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 03:42 PM PST

    Like my title what software/hardware features have I missed?

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    Creating a location triggered gym pass

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 03:35 PM PST

    I know some gyms have the ability to incorporate their scannable membership cards into passbook but my gym (retro fitness) doesn't. Anyways, I got to researching a bit and I found a few websites that can tweak templates to build you a custom Apple wallet pass that'll trigger at a given location with given data. After a couple hours of tinkering I came up with a final pass that had everything I need including a nice design and geolocation triggers for my local retro branches. But the barcode at the bottom wont change no matter what I try. Anyways, I got frustrated and quit. Has anyone done this already for a similar scenario/would be willing to help guide me in making a functioning one? Just really hate using the physical pass or accessing their useless buggy app. Thanks in advance

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    I've always hears that it isn't possible to remove scratches from an aluminum MacBook, but does this really work?

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 11:17 PM PST

    EDIT: "I've always heard"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyDAh_sHJ8s

    This is a video that shows how to hide (not remove) scratches from Apple devices using a blueprint pencil. The results look very impressive and it looks like the scratches disappeared almost completely. Does this really work and has anyone tried it or is this all a bluff?

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    What is your favorite bag (messenger or backpack) for a 15" touchbar MBP?

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 07:40 PM PST

    I'm looking for a nice bag for my new 15" MBP. I have an ebags backpack which is awesome as far as origination but I don't like that the laptop compartment is GIGANTIC and wide open. When I had my 13" I had to put it in a sleeve then in the bag to feel safe.

    I found a few bags I like but many of them have little to no actual protection for the laptop, especially on the bottom of the bag.

    What is your favorite bag?

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    FLAC to ALAC in Windows

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 09:33 AM PST

    Was in need of a good converting method and browsed through Reddit and came across this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/36kf1v/flac_to_apple_lossless_software/

    Later found the solution to this and had good results. I think I should simply share this method in case someone wants the same thing achieved.

    1. Download ffmpeg and have it extracted
    2. Put all the *.flac files into the "bin" folder
    3. Run "cmd"

    4. Input command

      cd <path where you extracted ffmpeg>\bin

    5. Input another command

      for %F in (*.flac); do ffmpeg -i "%F" -strict experimental -y -c:a alac "%~nF.m4a"

    6. Profit It means all the *.flac files are rewritten to *.alac with the precisely same filename.

    (Alternatively, if an avi video) 5. Input another command

    for %F in (*.avi); do ffmpeg -i "%F" -strict experimental -y -c:a alac "%~nF.m4v"
    1. Profit The audio track will be encoded with Apple Lossless with the same video.

    I am not a fan or really die-hard and caring about these. Just happened I found a way to make it work so I just shared.

    Explanations on arguments

    for %F in (*.flac); do ffmpeg // basic for loop for Windows Command Prompt. %F is the captured argument for the loop. -i "%F" // Input filename. We have captured it in the variable. -strict experimental // Somehow it needs this to encode in ALAC. -y // Means overwrite the output files without asking -c:a alac // Audio Codec using ALAC "%~nF.m4a" // Output format. Since %F is the whole thing "asdfkosdjf.flac", adding ~n means we only take the name "asdfkosdjf"

    Sorry for the formats. Fiddled with it a bit but still not getting it right. I hope it is still readable now.

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    iPhone X won't respond to touch, multiple restores and still nothing. No genius appointments for a week. What do?

    Posted: 14 Jan 2018 03:37 PM PST

    Has anyone had this problem yet? mY iPhone X has never been near water or dropped. Screen stopped responding to touch today randomly.

    I've restored it 3 times and still nothing. I tried making a Genius Bar appointment and then next available one is 6 days away. I use this phone for work (but not paid for by work). Does anyone know what I can do?

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