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  1. 2112st

    I Need Advice-Taking A Web Page Layout And Converting It To A Functioning Site

    Hey folks, I've had my M3 MacBook Pro for two months now, and it's been a joy. As I may have indicated elsewhere, I decided to go with Affinity software instead of Adobe because I didn't want to deal with a subscription service. I wanted to actually OWN the software. Now, I need to figure...
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    Annoying BlueTooth Issue With My iPod

    Hey folks... So, I own an iPod. I'm an audiophile, and I wanted to keep my music on a separate device. So I picked this up. it currently has 4561 songs on it. I use BlueTooth headphones with it-I don't like using earbuds for music, only phone calls. I used to own a set of Sony headphones-and...
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    I Need Some Advice-Suggestions For A Portable External SSD?

    Hey folks, So, I'm looking around for a portable SSD for my M3. I'm leaning towards a 4 TB, and I'm seeing that the prices for them run around $300. Does anyone have suggestions for a good portable external SSD? I plan to do a lot of photo editing, and some limited video.
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    OMG😱 (satire)

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    Thoughts On The Forthcoming M4?

    Here’s an article. https://wccftech.com/apple-testing-four-m4-macs-performance/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR29vhQv-lGHic5bkLpDz_2aYY3g1A5gY_6NTSGx29Jjo4rGUhw3b9HRoQ4_aem_iekh3QvSuQM8-efpbp_GEg
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    The Art Project Thread (I'm Terribly Sorry For All The General Chat Spam!)

    Man, I REALLY have been spamming General Chat! My deepest apologies for that. I'm going to keep all artwork in one thread, so as not to clog General Chat with my silly threads. It's why I've hesitated posting more artwork. It's not fair to the other members. The latest Affinity Photo project...
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    This Morning's Affinity Photo Project: Steel & Green Clouds

    It's 4:35 AM. The masking missed some areas, so I spent almost 2 hours going in and cleaning up as best I could. Not easy, but art is not supposed to be easy.
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    Any Suggestions For A Creative Pen/Tablet For My M3 MacBook Pro?

    I was chatting with someone at MicroCenter about getting a creative pen/tablet combo to use with my M3 MacBook Pro. These were the suggestions he offered: https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=&cat=&Ntt=Drawing+pad&searchButton=search There's also the Magic Trackpad, but I...
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    I Have A Stupid Question...

    Given that modern computers use LCDs, is there REALLY a point for screen-savers?? What am I missing?? :unsure:
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    Practicing With Affinity Photo On My M3 MacBook Pro...

    When I bought my M3, I was dead set against getting a subscription with Adobe Photoshop. So, I got a copy of Affinity Photo. It's still early days, and I'm in more or less parroting mode. I'm slowly starting to understand the program; there is definitely a learning curve. But it's important to...
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    Question: Best Alternative To DiskWarrior For The M3 Mac?

    Hey folks, So, I'm reading that DiskWarrior isn't compatible with the M3. i'm looking for diagnostic/repair software that is suitable for my new M3 MacBook Pro. Any suggestions?
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    For Those Interested In Purchasing Old Macs…

    Hey folks. I came across this listing on Facebook marketplace… 30/each bulk of 85 untested MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. https://www.facebook.com/share/qhRCvaP4mMR6nJoh/?mibextid=79PoIi
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    M3 Keyboard Covers-Recommendations?

    Hey folks...can anyone recommend a decent keyboard cover for the M3 MacBook Pro?
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    Thoughts On The Global Tech Outage?

    Well! THAT was an "oops", wasn't it?? 😝 😝 😝 😝
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    How Embarrassing-A Lesson In Purchasing A Refurbished Computer From Apple's Site

    Well, this is a bit of a lesson that I want to pass along to people who want to purchase a Mac off of Apple's refurbished web page, and something I wasn't aware of. See, I thought that when I ordered my M3 MacBook Pro off of Apple's refurbished site, the price I saw listed, along with Apple...
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    Why Desktop Linux Sucks (Hey, Action Retro! ;) )

    Very interesting video. Let me know what you folks think. (Particularly Mr. Action Retro, Sean ;) )
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    I Need Advice-What's A Good Temperature Sensor For My M3 MacBook Pro?

    Hey folks...so, I've been busy installing new software on my M3. I'd like to keep tabs on the internal temperature. What would be a good temperature sensor to install?
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    Playing Around With Affinity Photo As A Newbie

    One thing about Affinity Photo...the lay-out of the tools is very different than in Photoshop, so that will take some getting used to. It's early days for me, obviously. The image was already blurred to begin with; I was trying to use some brushes as well as the brightness/contrast tool. And...
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    I Got An M3 MacBook Pro; Obsolescence Forced My Hand

    Due to certain things I needed to do online, I needed an upgrade. My regular workhorses are from 2011 and 2012. While they will continue to be used, of course-I had to get this M3 MacBook Pro. 18 gigs of RAM, 1 TB SSD. However, I absolutely refused to get the cloud versions of MS Office &...
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    My Sangean PR-D5 Radio-A VCF Purchase...WOW!!!

    I have to make a recommendation. I bought this Sangean radio at the Vintage Computer Festival East for $20. It was practically in new condition. I’ve seen this radio selling for $60-$70. It is FANTASTIC. For a radio its size, the sound is INCREDIBLY rich and deep, with a LOT of range. I’m...