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Foreign Affairs / Re: Inside Kamala Harris 119 Rooms Brief Mansion Close To The White House(Pics) by Olisa74(m): 9:31pm On Jan 25, 2021
Buhari would love this
Enough rooms for him and his cows
Politics / Re: FG To Distribute N10bn Trader Moni Loan In 2020 by Olisa74(m): 12:15pm On Dec 20, 2019
One quarter of the money they want to use to renovate the national assembly. Nigerian leaders have no conscience.
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 10:34am On Jan 31, 2018
bedford101:
Please how do I format and reset a macbook Air without a password, I have the reinstallation stick untouched, gave it to someone but he changed the password and forgot.

Press the power button while holding down Command-R. The Mac will boot into Recovery mode. When you see the load bar appear you can let go of the keys. It may take a few minutes to load.
Select Disk Utility and press Continue.
Choose Utilities > Terminal.
Enter resetpassword (all one word, lowercase letters) and press Return
Select the volume containing the account (normally this will be your Main hard drive).
Choose the account to change with Select the User Account.
Enter a new password and re-enter it into the password fields.
Enter a new password hint related to the password.
Click Save.
A warning will appear that the password has changed, but not the Keychain Password. Click OK.
Click Apple > Shut Down.
Now start up the Mac. You can login using the new password.

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Religion / Is All Life Just A Hologram? by Olisa74(m): 6:20pm On Dec 16, 2013
Are we living in a HOLOGRAM? Physicists believe our universe could just be a projection of another cosmos
Holographic principle claims gravity comes from thin, vibrating strings
These strings are holograms of events that take place in a flatter cosmos
According to this theory, everything we experience can be described as events that take place in this flatter location
This is the first time the validity of the model has been mathematically tested


The universe is a hologram and everything you can see - including this article and the device you are reading it on - is a mere projection.
This is according to a controversial model proposed in 1997 by theoretical physicist Juan Maldacena.
Until now the bizarre theory had never been tested, but recent mathematical models suggest that the mind-boggling principle could be true.
A growing black hole
The holographic model suggests gravity in the universe comes from thin, vibrating strings. These strings are holograms of events that take place in a simpler, flatter cosmos
According to the theory, gravity in the universe comes from thin, vibrating strings. These strings are holograms of events that take place in a simpler, flatter cosmos.


THE HOLOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLE
The holographic principle claims gravity in the universe comes from thin, vibrating strings.
These strings are holograms of events that take place in a simpler, flatter cosmos.
The principle suggests that, like the security chip on your credit card, there is a two-dimensional surface that contains all the information needed to describe a three-dimensional object - which in this case is our universe.
In essence, the theory claims that data containing a description of a volume of space - such as a human or a comet - could be hidden in a region of this flattened, 'real' version of the universe.
In a black hole, for instance, all the objects that ever fall into it would be entirely contained in surface fluctuations, almost like a piece of computer memory on contained in a chip.
In a larger sense, the theory suggests that the entire universe can be seen as a 'two-dimensional structure projected onto a cosmological horizon' - or in simpler terms, a projection.
If we could understand the laws that govern physics on that distant surface, the principle suggests we would grasp all there is to know about reality.
The holographic principle suggests that, like the security chip on your credit card, there is a two-dimensional surface that contains all the information needed to describe a three-dimensional object - which in this case is our universe.
In essence, the principle claims that data containing a description of a volume of space - such as a human or a comet - could be hidden in a region of this flattened, 'real' version of the universe.
In a black hole, for instance, all the objects that ever fall into it would be entirely contained in surface fluctuations.
This means that the objects would be stored almost as 'memory' or fragment of data rather than a physical object in existence.
In a larger sense, the theory suggests that the entire universe can be seen as a 'two-dimensional structure projected onto a cosmological horizon' - or in simpler terms, the universe we believe we inhabit is a 3D projection of a 2D alternate universe.
In a paper posted on the arXiv repository, Yoshifumi Hyakutake of Ibaraki University in Japan calculated the internal energy of a black hole in an attempt provide mathematical evidence for this holographic principle.
In addition to this he explored the boundaries of a specific black hole as well as the effects of ‘virtual particles’, a type of particle that is believed to continuously pop in and out of existence.
In a separate paper, Professor Hyakutake calculated the energy contained inside of the alternate flatter cosmos with no gravity.
Surprisingly, the computer calculations of the theoretical universe and the black hole's boundaries matched, providing what some say is ‘compelling’ evidence of the dual nature of the universe.
Professor Maldacena has said that the numerical proof that these two seemingly disparate worlds are identical provides hope that the gravitational properties of our universe can someday be explained by quantum theory.


Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2522482/Is-universe-hologram-Physicists-believe-live-projection.html#ixzz2new5KFg6
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 9:35pm On Dec 14, 2013
mxxpunkxx!:
the internet connection here is not as fast, and hence does not favor downloads of large files . .
took it to an apple store and had mavericks installed . . .
cloned the recovery HD to a flash drive, so i now have my Mac again
plus a bootable mavericks thumb drive

Glad you have sorted it out, and are up and running again!
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 6:17pm On Dec 09, 2013
mxxpunkxx!:


I think I can connect to Wifi. Cos wen I hold d option key while booting. I see d "choose a network" stuff.
Location. Lagos

If you cannot get another Mac to use to create a bootable USB, you can do it from a Windows laptop. Below is a link to the apple forums where one user explained how he did it:

https://discussions.apple.com/message/23633254#23633254
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 6:12pm On Dec 09, 2013
mxxpunkxx!:


I think I can connect to Wifi. Cos wen I hold d option key while booting. I see d "choose a network" stuff.
Location. Lagos

If you can get another Mac to create the bootable USB from, then please follow the instructions from the link below:
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/apple-in-the-enterprise/how-to-create-a-bootable-usb-to-install-os-x-mavericks/
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 6:10pm On Dec 09, 2013
mxxpunkxx!:


I think I can connect to Wifi. Cos wen I hold d option key while booting. I see d "choose a network" stuff.
Location. Lagos

You best bet would be to create a bootable USB drive install Mavericks on to it, and boot your system up from there. Is it possible for you to get another Mac that you can use to create the bootable usb?
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 1:42pm On Dec 02, 2013
armirza: I bought a new Mac just a few days ago (I know i'm pretty late) but I felt completely lost as soon as I saw it. Thanks to this post and all the replies here, I am now feeling confident while using it smiley

Good to know!!
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 11:01pm On Nov 29, 2013
mxxpunkxx!:
who can help me install Mac OSX on my Air
I dont av d software nether do I have d external DVDROM wit me too ?
And i dont av $$$ either

Can your Macbook Air connect to the internet? If not, you can download the latest OS, Mavericks ( which is free) onto a usb stick, and install it from there. Where are you located?
Gaming / Re: Am The First Person To Have Xbox One And Killer Instinct In Naija Lets Network by Olisa74(m): 12:52pm On Nov 29, 2013
emeka 74 (space after emeka!)
Gaming / Re: Official Xbox One Thread by Olisa74(m): 12:50pm On Nov 29, 2013
So has anyone bought the Xbox one? What are your first impressions? What are your gripes and issues? What are you really loving about it?
The voice commands require a bit of a learning curve, but once mastered are truly amazing!
My main gripe is the lack of content, but I'm still more than happy with the Xbox One.
Very few of my friends have migrated so please feel free to add me. My gamertag is emeka 74 (space after emeka!)
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 12:54pm On Nov 27, 2013
lalaboi: Hi guyz.


I have a mid 2009 macbook pro 13.3 inch.

About 2 months ago, it switched off and restarted with the "Your computer has has restarted because of an unknown error" error and have tried all the possible fixes online but none worked. The laptop would switch on, get stuck at the rolling grey screen emitting more than usual heat from the bottom screen area before restarting and doing the same thing all over again. The main thing being restarting and coming up with the same error.

I have since changed hardrive, RAM, and done all the resets but nothing worked

So i consulted a supposed "Apple Certified Technician" and he said he could get it fixed in a few days. I delayed a little bit and made more research but no solution was found.

I gave it in and the supposed apple certified technician did not get back to me until a month later claiming that some stuff burned and he has repaired it that the he had to change the "Pro Lay board" for 20k and "Board Processor" for 20k and service charge of 5k for a total cost of N45,000. . . and he fixed all this without my consent.

Now my question is do these things 20k prices really exist and if so how much do they really cost or i am being scammed here?

It is hard to say if you are being scammed.Macbook pro parts don't come cheap. Considering the symptoms yours exhibited , I will assume he charged you a fair price if it is fully functional again.
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 7:01pm On Nov 14, 2013
mxxpunkxx!:
Just got a Mac,
Who can guide me on installing a usb modem in it . ..
visafone to be precise .

On Macs it should really just be plug and play. Give visafone a call, they should be able to guide you through the installation process.
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 11:44am On Oct 20, 2013
Dikachiii: Please I need help,y Macbook 2008 won't turn on if I plug charger the green light comes on on magsafe but if I press power it won't turn on or make any sound. I've reset smc yet not show. When I test battery the 5 leds show green and blink 3 times. Pls help.

Your 5 led links blinking 3 times is not normal and may indicate a battery or power issue. Have you tried removing the battery and connecting your Macbook directly to a power source? Did you recently modify the Macbook with new memory, solid state drive, or hard drive?
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 11:17pm On Oct 07, 2013
Apple OS X Mavericks Goes Gold: 11 Major Features :


OS X Mavericks follows the release of iOS 7, Apple's mobile operating system, last month -- timing that works well given the growing areas of overlap between the two operating systems. iOS 7 added AirDrop, a file-sharing mechanism introduced in OS X Lion, and OS X Mavericks adds Maps and iBooks from the iOS world. That's in addition to crossovers facilitated by iCloud with apps such as Notes and Reminders and common services like iTunes Radio.

There has long been speculation about whether OS X and iOS will converge. That could still happen at some point if Apple sees some advantage in doing so. For the moment, however, the two operating systems are merely cohabitating peacefully.........

http://www.informationweek.com/hardware/apple-macintosh/apple-os-x-mavericks-goes-gold-11-major/240162287
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 6:34pm On Sep 15, 2013
Kasiye:
Macs are expected to be released in October.

We are waiting....
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 9:34am On Sep 14, 2013
no 10 September launch of the much anticipated Mac Pro, interesting benchmarks though...

http://www.macworld.com.au/blogs/apple-mac-pro-2013-no-10-september-launch-but-we-do-have-benchmarks-107470/#.UjQeChYeHA4

Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 2:00pm On Aug 20, 2013
dapreal: Wanna buy mac pro book charger 60W or 80W, pls can anyone giv me the exact price of the two.

They both cost about £65 in the UK.
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 8:22am On Aug 09, 2013
amor4ce: there have been rumours that OS X Maverick might be incompatible with my early 2008 macbook, chai!

Olisa74, I really appreciate your feedback.

First find out your Mac’s model:

It’s easy to find which Mac you’re running; simply click on the Apple logo on the top left hand corner of the display and then click on ‘About This Mac’. From here, you can find out which Mac model you have. You have to be connected to the internet for the model to show up, otherwise you won’t see anything under your Mac’s name.

List of supported Macs:

iMac (from mid-2007 to the latest model)
MacBook (late 2008, 13-inch Aluminum and early 2009 or later)
MacBook Pro (mid-2009 or later, 13-inch model; mid/later 2007 model or later, 15-inch model; late 2007 or later, 17-inch model)
MacBook Air (late 2008 or later models)
Mac mini (early 2009 models and later)
Xserve (2008 and later models)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 models)

http://www.redmondpie.com/will-my-mac-run-os-x-mavericks-check-compatibility-now/
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 7:13am On Aug 07, 2013
amor4ce: Olisa74, I've returned (kindly refer to the 1st page).
In February I went to Ikeja in search of iShopA.com but could not find their office and calls were not picked. so i had someone in computer village look at it for me. He got it to start and said the hard disk needed replacement. Do you think that is all to it?
When it is switched on the chime is heard, the screen comes on as grey and the apple logo is also there. After some seconds it switches off on its own and reboots and the cycle continues.

From what you have described, your Mac cannot access the OS to boot from, and keeps recycling the process in further attempts to boot. The guy at computer village is right, it seems like your hard drive has died. Once you replace your hard drive and re install the OS, your Mac should work just fine.
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 3:05pm On Jul 25, 2013
malign:
I have a very peculiar problem.

My macbook pro was in sleep mode and died, I tried to charge it back up, and the green indicator light came on, but the laptop didn't power up. I managed to boot in via SMC reset, where it stated "no batteries installed"; after a while, I gave it to a friend (I don't own screwdrivers), to peer into and check for burned parts, he tore it down, and put it back together, everything seemed to be in order.
Now, I returned home, and tried the SMC reset again a fair few times. The orange indicator light came on! It was up! I wasn't worried anymore, until I discovered that the trackpad, nor the keyboard were functional any longer.
I did, however, notice that the power button did work, and upon boot, the CMD+OPTION+P+R, CMD+R, CMD+SHIFT+ALT keys would do their respective jobs.
This is so unusual. And I don't want to tear it down any further. (I'm really not in a country where experience with Mac hardware is a given, and until I am, I'd rather shy away from poking at the hardware any further.)
Kindly help.
(EDIT: The Macbook Pro is a 15-inch, Early 2011)

It seems like your Macbook pro just went into what is known as "coma mode". It goes into this mode for various reasons, but it does so generally to protect the system.
To wake it up, you need to depress the power switch (keep holding it down) and press the Option+Control+Shift keys. Keep these keys held for a while counting to 5 and then release. You Mac should then come out of its coma and be ready to go.
The really annoying thing about your situation is that it seems like the guy that tore it down has probably done something wrong in putting it back together again.
Please avoid taking your Macbook pro apart, except in extreme cases.

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Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 8:02pm On Jul 24, 2013
Fireman Jr: Can someone please give me a detailed guide on how best to run windows 8 and mac osx at the same time on a macbookpro? Or a link to a guide online.

Use parallels desktop for Mac

http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/

The above link will explain how to use it, you can use the video tutorials
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 8:18am On Jul 20, 2013
filibust:

Thanks Ahmmyreal,

I do not have the software.

A friend tried re-installing for me, but said the HD has crashed.

I'm yet to come to terms with that.

What do you suggest?

It does sound like your HD has crashed. Replacing your HD is very simple and straight forward. Search online for some tutorials as it is something you can do yourself.
Most PC HD's are compatible with Macs. So you can go to pretty much any computer store and get a replacement HD.
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 8:14am On Jul 20, 2013
Yvete: @ Olisa74: You've been helpful. How do i run windows on Mac? I need to install Microsoft project on my Macbook Pro. From my research, I learned that I need VMWare Fusion or bootcamp. I installed VMWare Fusion, but I still can't install MS Project '10. Any way out? Thanks.

After installing VMWare Fusion on your Macbook pro, you then need to get a copy of windows and install it using VMWare Fusion. Then you will have windows running on your Mac and can then install your MS Project.
You can also use Parallels as @benalvino mentioned. The installation process is the same.
It sounds a bit tedious, but it is pretty much straightforward!
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 7:00pm On Jul 19, 2013
benalvino:

there is what they call ebay... you know it.

With the £1300 you paid someone on ebay you could have easily walked into an Apple store, or even a shop like CEX that sells second hand Apple products with a full one years warranty incase something goes wrong.Fair enough, you bought a product on ebay that turned out to be faulty.That is not Apples fault.

Anyone that has bought any faulty Macs, that is less than a year old, is entitled to a replacement product or full repair free of charge, even in Nigeria. Just contact any Apple retailer, or contact Apple directly, they will have your products serial number.
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 6:17pm On Jul 19, 2013
benalvino:

They will fix it if you buy it with warranty which i didn't... fact is i fix the logic board and sold it...

You and I both know that it doesn't work like that in the UK. Every Mac comes with a standard one year manufacturers warranty. If your Mac went belly up within your first year of use, then you are entitled to a a brand new replacement, or a full repair, and maybe even some sort of compensation for your troubles if you push hard enough.
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 2:01pm On Jul 19, 2013
benalvino:

I based in the Uk... and i got a retina mac book pro that didn't last a year before it got bad... after spending at-least 13oo pounds on it i decided not to buy them anymore...

So what exactly happened to it? After spending £1300 on a retina mac that just went bad, surely apple replaced it for you or at least fixed it, did they not?
Computers / Re: Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here. by Olisa74(m): 9:46am On Jul 19, 2013
benalvino:

when you say Pc... what do you mean? Desktop or laptop... I use to have a mac but it died less than a year so i never intend buying apple product for premium price... But i will say go for the mac if it is cheap as long as u can cope without getting support for new Os else you could find a better laptop.

When you say your Mac just died, what exactly do you mean by that? Macs or pc's do not just die for no apparent reason. Did it die because of mis use? Did you drop it? When you bought it was it faulty? What is it second hand? I think you should elaborate so we don't put people off getting a Mac.

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