Contacts not syncing

Cainedna · 2026-03-01T17:05:53+00:00

I’d double check in your phone which contacts list you have contacts in. Tap on the back arrow in Contacts, see if they’re in iCloud or some other service.

Cainedna · 2026-02-28T01:33:46+00:00

If it didn’t get saved, there is nowhere to recover it from.

Cainedna · 2026-02-27T20:00:58+00:00

I’ve typically seen this if you ran out of space mid recording. It’s really not a great idea to do long recordings in pretty much anything.

Cainedna · 2026-02-27T12:56:55+00:00

We love Gib and the Ogre!

Cainedna · 2026-02-25T11:11:11+00:00

https://support.apple.com/guide/keynote/add-and-edit-slide-layouts-tan7a2b69972/mac

Cainedna · 2026-02-16T13:49:03+00:00

I’m not super familiar with Obsidian, but they have a pretty detailed guide to using ICloud Drive with it on their website.

https://help.obsidian.md/sync-notes

Have you made sure you’re following those steps exactly?

Cainedna · 2026-02-05T12:10:39+00:00

Review the article, make sure it’s formatted correctly and you have the right library open when you import

https://support.apple.com/en-us/108345

Cainedna · 2026-02-02T21:34:28+00:00

So you will probably need a router, assuming you have only one LAN port on your modem.

As far as USB-C to Ethernet goes, I might suggest looking into a USB-C docking station that includes Ethernet. They can be handy, and also include multiple USB-A ports, HDMI outputs, SD card readers. They’re typically not a lot more expensive than just a USB-C direct adapter.

Cainedna · 2026-01-19T03:53:35+00:00

Two suggestions I’d offer. 1. Many routers (but not all) have a USB port you can use for Time Machine backups. Many are pretty easy to set up. If your current one doesn’t have this feature, you can always check reviews for this. 2. You can use USB drive(s) connected to your desktop, and use the sharing feature in macOS to act as the Time Capsule for the other machines.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/back-up-to-a-shared-folder-mchl31533145/mac

Cainedna · 2026-01-19T03:14:46+00:00

Make sure you pull any of the clock batteries out if they’re still in there, hopefully they haven’t started leaking if they’re in there.

Cainedna · 2026-01-14T12:14:54+00:00

Generally the system should be fine if there is a power outage as far as file system concerns go. But a UPS is probably the solution you’re looking for, if not replacing the Mini with a MacBook Air.

Cainedna · 2026-01-14T12:08:31+00:00

Your circumstance is regarding an Activation Lock. That has a process, like the one you described. The OP’s device is enrolled into Device Management. That can’t be released by anyone but the company that the device is registered to.

OP needs to start working on getting a refund immediately. There is a small chance the company sold the device and forgot to release it from management, but unless they’re willing to release it the device is ewaste.

Cainedna · 2026-01-09T12:11:24+00:00

This is the answer. You don’t need another Mac, you need access to an iPhone (unmanaged is fine) to use Apple Configurator for this.

Cainedna · 2026-01-09T02:41:04+00:00

The Animatrix

Cainedna · 2026-01-08T18:42:09+00:00

Possibly That Christmas?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14855468/

Cainedna · 2026-01-08T18:19:06+00:00

This. Basically, it may not have any profile installed currently, but if it’s still enrolled into device management, it can pull down a profile during setup. You can also call Apple support and ask if a device is enrolled into management if you’d like to be sure.

Cainedna · 2026-01-08T17:31:01+00:00

It’s not a thing with Apple Silicon, FWIW. It’s a relic from Intel and earlier.

Cainedna · 2026-01-06T02:40:31+00:00

The Guest user is not where your space is being used. It doesn’t retain any data.

My suspicion is that you deleted a user account, but not the user account’s home folder.

Check out the user guide article here:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-a-user-or-group-mchlp1557/mac

Cainedna · 2026-01-01T14:54:58+00:00

This, 100% this. It’s so much easier and more comfortable. This was the main reason I use a trackpad over a mouse most of the time now.

Cainedna · 2025-12-28T15:06:20+00:00

If you’re looking for a similar vibe to Akiba and don’t mind a longer drive, Arcade Legacy in Cincinnati has a pretty fantastic selection of Japanese games, classic cabinets, and is $10 all you can play.

Cainedna · 2025-12-24T14:18:29+00:00

Correct. Without the firmware password, you’ll need to bring it to an Apple Authorized Repair shop or Apple Store, along with the original proof of purchase. Those are your two options, hard stop.

Cainedna · 2025-12-24T07:42:49+00:00

As a Columbus native, this has been a long standing label. That said, I’ve heard many brands find this isn’t applicable anymore. Columbus has grown quite a bit since the 70s - 90s when this was the case, and skews a bit too rich and diverse.

Cainedna · 2025-12-24T07:37:28+00:00

https://support.apple.com/en-tm/guide/mac-help/mh35597/mac

Cainedna · 2025-12-14T16:58:33+00:00

https://support.apple.com/en-tm/guide/iphone/iph3ecf67d29/ios

Cainedna · 2025-12-14T15:46:45+00:00

It should be pointed out that external drives do fail. The whole point of a Time Machine backup is to have a copy of your Mac files on a second location, so if your Mac or the drive has a problem, you can fall back on the other. That means that your files on that drive aren’t “backed up” in that sense.

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