Currently a Microsoft developer looking to expand my horizons into the world of mobile native application development. I've ready quite a bit regarding the debate between native and non-native apps (PhoneGap vs. native iOS vs. native Android vs. Titanium vs. other frameworks). I'd like to take a stab at getting my feet wet with Objective-C and iOS first. Where do I start?
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posted by MMALR
on Jun 10, 2013 -
6 answers
My Mac's 10-year-old bluetooth
keyboard is acting up, and I'm pretty sure that it's death is imminent. I'd like to find a replacement, but Apple long ago stopped making full-sized wireless keyboards -- what are some good alternatives that exist in 2013?
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posted by schmod
on Feb 13, 2013 -
6 answers
My MacBook's touchpad went wrong this morning. Everything I do is suddenly like fighting with a ghost. Mac forums are useless.
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posted by Navelgazer
on Sep 6, 2012 -
16 answers
Should I (a regular old computer user) get the Retina MacBook Pro? Or will the regular old MBP be sufficiently futureproof?
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posted by AgentRocket
on Jul 3, 2012 -
10 answers
Resumé filter: how do you tailor your resumé when you're applying to a job in which you have relevant (self-taught) skills, but no prior work experience in the field?
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posted by patnasty
on Jun 1, 2012 -
8 answers
What is WebProcess and why do it and mds eat up most of my active RAM on my 2008 white MacBook running 10.6?
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posted by willhopkins
on Jul 31, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm trying to make my "main computer" my 2 year-old MacBook Pro instead of my home-built desktop. How can I best do this? Does anyone have any dock recommendations for that MacBook Pro?
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posted by decrescendo
on Jan 13, 2010 -
21 answers
I'm having wifi troubles with my MacBook, and the lack of connectivity for the weekend gave me the shakes. Help me before the withdrawal gets worse!
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posted by COBRA!
on Dec 7, 2009 -
6 answers
Any Apple Certified Macintosh Technicians in the house? How difficult was it for you to get certified?
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posted by sammich
on Nov 12, 2009 -
10 answers
I have a MacBook Pro running OS 10.6.1, and an Airport Extreme Base Station. Is there a user-friendly way to see if someone is trying to use my internet connection or hack into my network?
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posted by invisible ink
on Nov 10, 2009 -
17 answers
What do I do with several Apple IIs (and a Commodore, and maybe a few other "vintage" comptuers) that I have?
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posted by niles
on Oct 1, 2009 -
19 answers
What is the difference between an Apple Airport
Express Base Station, and an Airport
Extreme Base Station? I have a tiny 500-square foot apartment. All I want is to be able to surf the web wirelessly. Can I go with the cheaper Express Base Station? Why is one cheaper than the other (in other words, what can the Extreme do that the Express cannot)?
posted by invisible ink
on Sep 13, 2009 -
18 answers
Which monitor would you recommend in place of the Apple Cinema Displays which are too expensive??
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posted by stevyb
on May 5, 2009 -
22 answers
My husband and I are Apple noobs and can't get a straight answer from any sales people: is the Mini adequate for our needs?
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posted by Subspace
on Apr 1, 2009 -
37 answers
My facebook, delicious and flickr aren't working, but all other sites are fine. What's wrong and how do I fix it?
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posted by carofowler
on Feb 2, 2009 -
8 answers
Is there an app/script/somethin'-sweet I can install on my Mac(s) that will allow me to organize my email INBOX?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Jan 31, 2009 -
10 answers
I would like to find a computer shop in the Hollywood, FL area that can replace the hard drive in my fiancee's iBook G4. It's way too complicated for me to do it myself so DIY is not an option. Apple's "genius bar" refuses to do it so I guess we need to find a local computer tech shop. Any recommendations on a skilled and trustworthy place?
posted by R_Nebblesworth
on Feb 24, 2008 -
12 answers
What's the best strategy for buying new laptops and selling old ones? I usually buy a new computer once every five years or so and then sell my old one. Say I spend $3000 for a new one and sell the old one for $300. Would I be better off buying a new one every year and selling the old one each year? In other words, would I get more for the old one that it would make up for the depreciation in waiting five years?
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posted by moedym
on Feb 14, 2008 -
17 answers
Is everyone else having as much trouble with the iPod Classic 160 as me? What can be done?
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posted by bradn
on Nov 7, 2007 -
11 answers
I'm concerned about making my computers sluggish by "upgrading" them. Should I install Leopard on older G4 Macs?
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posted by Phatty Lumpkin
on Nov 5, 2007 -
9 answers
How should I proceed in these dealings with Apple? I paid $310 for service on my computer and now they want $900!!!!
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posted by lunasol
on Aug 28, 2007 -
18 answers
Some clients of mine have a small consulting business that is rapidly expanding. What started as 1 desktop computer has turned into 4 desktops, 4 laptops (and recently 2 iPhones), and they'll soon be adding some more desktops. They're moving some of the computers out of their home office, and into a "real" office next week and I'm really trying to nail down a good setup for them. I'm looking for your advice on how you've organized a smallish network of Macs, allowing anywhere access of Files, Email, Calendar and Address Book.
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posted by jeffxl
on Jul 25, 2007 -
9 answers
Can someone with an Apple TV tell me something? When you listen to a music track on your Apple TV, does the play count of the song in the relevant iTunes library increase?
posted by ascullion
on May 14, 2007 -
4 answers
Can you identify this connector? It's actually for bluetooth in the Mac Pro, but I want to figure out what this 10-pin connector is officially called so that I can buy a male analog of it.
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posted by floam
on Jan 27, 2007 -
16 answers
I am considering making the switch to the Mac, and I am wondering how you all convert an e-mail to a task or appointment in OSX. In Outlook, I just drag it to the Calendar or Tasks button (or use one of the ClearContext buttons). I understand this does not work in Entourage.
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posted by 4ster
on Dec 13, 2006 -
7 answers
My campus has a pile of (maybe 40) dual 1GHz G4 PowerMacs that have reached their "end-of-life". Usually we ship them off to a recycler, but that seems like a sin for what are perfectly good systems. What should be do with them? There's a little bit ...
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posted by roue
on Aug 15, 2006 -
44 answers
My iBook has started freezing on me. When I start it up, it starts making a buzzing, whirring sound from under the left of the trackpad, then won't do anything else. I'm thinking it's some sort of a fan problem or HD-related issue, but I'm at a loss, and very frustrated. Can you help?
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posted by macdara
on May 17, 2006 -
10 answers
The new 15 inch Powerbook suits my computing needs perfectly, but one of those plus new software would actually break the bank. What's the closest I can get with a Windows laptop?
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posted by godawful
on Nov 6, 2005 -
25 answers
OSX_Admin_Filter: How do I get OS X 10.4 to allow me to give a blank password to a new user?
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posted by jeremias
on Sep 16, 2005 -
5 answers
I need to buy an Apple computer for testing websites (to make sure they render properly in Safari / IE Mac). What is the LEAST I need?
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posted by Nothing
on Sep 15, 2005 -
22 answers
I need to replace the hard drive in a G3 iMac. What type of disc will I need?
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posted by kenchie
on Aug 27, 2005 -
5 answers
