Why: This Mac can’t connect to Apple Media Services because of a problem with…

Why: This Mac can’t connect to Apple Media Services because of a problem with…

If you suddenly see a warning message about your Mac not able to connect with Apple Media Services because of a problem with your Apple ID, it is likely your Mac was removed from your iCloud account and is no longer authorized.   1. Open System Preferences and login with your Apple/iCloud ID under Apple ID...

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Fix: An error occurred while installing the selected updates – macOS

Fix: An error occurred while installing the selected updates – macOS

After downloading Software Updates for macOS, you receive a message Installation failed error which prevents you from installing the updates. The following solutions have worked for users online:   * Quit Software Update and re-open it again. The updates should attempt to install again.





  * Reboot your Mac and try downloading/installing the updates again.  ...

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FIX: To update these apps, you need to accept them on the account page in the App Store

FIX: To update these apps, you need to accept them on the account page in the App Store

If you attempt to update macOS Apps in the App Store, you receive an unable to update some apps message. You need to adopt the apps to your Apple ID before updating them. To do so, follow the steps:     1. Open App Store and select your logged in Apple ID user at the bottom....

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Disable: MacBook Pro (15” and 16”) Boot on Lid Open (MacBook Pro Powers on After Opening Lid)

Disable: MacBook Pro (15” and 16”) Boot on Lid Open (MacBook Pro Powers on After Opening Lid)

The latest MacBook Pro’s (2016 and newer) have a confusing feature that many users are not adapting to. Whenever you open your MacBook Pro screen, it automatically powers on. You can disable your MacBook Pro from auto-powering on when the lid is open by disabling an option Apple introduced called auto boot.   Open Terminal and type: ...

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Use Apple Cinema Display 30-inch (Full Resolution) with USB-C - What You Need

Use Apple Cinema Display 30-inch (Full Resolution) with USB-C - What You Need

If you want to use an Apple Cinema Display 30” monitor with a MacBook Pro USB-C (Thunderbolt port) at optimum resolution 2560x1600, these are the cables you need.   Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter – Buy Here This adapter is needed to support 2560x1600 resolution. You can still use your Apple Cinema Display without...

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