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what does the color wheel mean?
When I use the computer, a small color wheel comes up and circles for a long time. While that is happening, I cannot use the computer. It is locked. How can I clean up my computer so this does not occur?
- Asked by Edwina K from Ponte Vedra
- 16/05/2017
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Ah yes...the ‘spinning beachball of death’.

1st thing, don’t panic! When you see the color wheel it means that the computer is ‘thinking’ or, more accurately, attempting or trying to execute your command. A few things can cause the color wheel but the most common one is insufficient RAM memory installed in your Mac. You can check the amount of RAM memory installed by clicking on the Apple menu on the upper left corner of the Mac’ screen. Then select ‘About this Mac’. While most Mac operating systems will work (adequately) with 4 GB of RAM, if your Mac permits the installation of more RAM, you might consider doing so. It’s easy to install and inexpensive as well. The additional RAM will let your Mac ‘breath’ a bit easier and you should see fewer beachballs.

If you have 8GB or more of RAM and are still getting spinning beachballs, try closing some of the open applications. Even with sufficient RAM if you’ve got 6 or more apps running at the same time, that’s going to dramatically slow the computer down (and you’ll see the wheel).
- Answered by Dru R from Richardson
- 18/05/2017
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how can I get osx 10.10 on my macbook pro mid-2012 2.5 ghz? I have a free 365 Office available from my school but it says it requires OSX 10.10
- Asked by Robert W from Carrollton
- 16/09/2018
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can I add page number x of y to the footer of a word document
- Asked by Susan B from Wasaga Beach
- 17/08/2018
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Dose it light up so you can see letters and numbers
- Asked by John B from Seaside
- 27/07/2018
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- Asked about: Magic Keyboard — US English
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Unfortunately this keyboard does not have backlit keys.
- Answered by Satchel C from Bellingham
- 28/07/2018
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what happens when you restart your mactonish drive
- Asked by Josie C from Manila
- 27/07/2018
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Storing music and installing software on startup disc vs on additional drive, which is best?
I'm a DJ, I recently bought a (another) 2012 Mac with 16g ram, 500g ssd and a 750 hard drive in place of the cd/dvd drive. where should I install my software and store my music for optimal performance?
Thanks!
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- 27/07/2018
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what version is the latest safari. I have Version 9.1.3 (9537.86.7.8). How do I upgrade to the latest?
- Asked by Debby R from Boonton Township
- 19/06/2018
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I have 11.1.1 (12605.2.8). Mine was updated automatically on June 1, 2018.

Click on the apple in the upper left corner of your screen. Then click on "App Store" and then on the "Updates" button in the toolbar. You will see a list of available updates and those recently installed. Then you click on the update you want.

FYI, In my case, it takes a long time for the Updates button to finally open.

Hope this helps.
- Answered by Teddie K from Salt Lake City
- 20/06/2018
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I have a mac mini Mid 2010 10.7.5 how far can it be upgraded?
I would like to upgrade my Mac Mini 2010. How far can it go and what are the possible problems? It has 8 GB memory and is 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- Asked by Lynn C from Saint Clair Shores
- 14/05/2016
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Is this product licence valid for lifetime or 1 year ?
- Asked by Aswin N from Chennai
- 02/06/2018
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this is is for LIFE!

the ones that are 59 and 79 are annual subscriptions...
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- 08/06/2018
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What version of Safari comes with lion?
- Asked by Rufus Z from Leeds
- 30/07/2015
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- Asked about: OS X Lion (10.7)
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Version 6.1.6 is the latest release on OS X 10.7 (Lion)
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- 30/07/2015
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I need to upgrade from 10.6.8 to Yosemite... what steps do I need to take to get there?
- Asked by Jordan A from Charlotte
- 29/09/2015
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If I copy a file, e.g. X.jpg from folder A to folder B, my Mac creates two copies in folder B: XY.jpg and XY 2.jpg. Why and how can I get rid of this?
- Asked by Zsuzsa M from Washington
- 18/06/2018
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Is MS office compatible with Mac OS High Sierra 10.13.4?
- Asked by Sharon F from North Mankato
- 10/05/2018
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Can I downgrade Mavericks with this Lion version? please
- Asked by Peter K
- 02/02/2014
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I had a problem with Mavericks on my MacBook Pro. The only way to downgrade is to erase the disk (use Disk Utility)
Then use a physical copy of a previous OS, or....
restart the computer and hold command-R while the computer is booting up. If command-R does not take you to the menu screen for the reinstall you can also reboot while holding the option key and that will get you there.
Once you arrive at the menu screen please choose reinstall Mac OS X...
The procedure took me about 45 minutes total. Then I re-installed my apps and replaced my backed up items and have been happy ever since!
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- 19/02/2014
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Can I upgrade from iOs X Version 10.6.8?
I use a MacBook Air with 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Due processor and 4GB DDR3 memory.

I need to use iCloud but at the moment the only option I have is the MobileMe which does not recognise my username and password so I assume iCloud and MobileMe are not the same....
- Asked by Reza V
- 08/01/2014
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I have a MBP with OSX Lion, backed up on Time Machine(1 TB external drive). If I purchase a new MBP, will Lion be reinstalled on the new MBP?
- Asked by Robert P. G from Edmonton
- 11/05/2018
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How do I select multiple text that is not connected? You used to click command but that no longer works.
I am trying to select words throughout my document to make bold all at once, instead of highlighting one word at a time to make bold.
- Asked by Kathy H from Mt. Juliet
- 26/04/2018
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My Mac is not responding because of the color wheel so I can’t sign in to shut anything down. What should I do next?
- Asked by Marie K from Rocky Point
- 26/04/2018
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I lost photo titles when I did the last MAC upgrade. How do I get them back?
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- 02/05/2018
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how do I quit safari? it is preventing me from restarting my MacBook Pro?
- Asked by Annette G from Waterville
- 19/04/2018
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