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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Now knowing what's true of false | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Do affiliates need to have a website for link cloaking software to work when they send prospects ... A: After trying to answer this to the best of my ability, I've concluded that I need more information ... | |
| Linux to iMac wireless router | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I use an IBM laptop with Linux Suse 10. as my primary computer. I just bought a refurb iMac to use ... A: I'm so sorry for taking way too long to respond, but my email was malfunctioning and I couldn't get ... | |
| Network Security | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: apologies in advance for the lack of my query's technical understanding. At my workplace we have ... A: First, as a security consultant with many years behind me, I can say that your company's setup is ... | |
| question about iPods | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about downloading music on an iPod. Is it also possible to download album cover ... A: So sorry for my tardiness, but I've been working hard keeping my computer company, Lazarus ... | |
| Connect ibook to internet on OS9.2 via cat 5 cable to cable connection | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I was given an old ibook that I want to connect to the Internet for my son to play around. It is ... A: I'm a bit rusty on OS 9, but what you need to do is to shut down your iBook and go to the modem and ... | |
| problems opening email | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have just had my aplle mac fixed. I was told the hard drive had been replaced. i logged on last ... A: I am SOOOO sorry for missing your follow up! I sometimes don't get the followup emails and, being ... | |
| Hard Drive | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Do all external hard drives work on the new i mac ? Or i have to purchase one that is made ... A: The Seagate FreeAgent Pro is a terrific drive and it is just FINE for your use. Make SURE that the ... | |
| Hard Drive | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: Do all external hard drives work on the new i mac ? Or i have to purchase one that is made ... A: For external drives, just go the the OWC link and the price will be there, okay? As for an internal ... | |
| Hard Drive | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Do all external hard drives work on the new i mac ? Or i have to purchase one that is made ... A: Not all external drives are created the same. You should purchase a FIREWIRE 800 drive with an ... | |
| Cale modem and Airport connectivity | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Hope you're feeling beter, read about you just getting out of the hospital. I have been running ... A: This is a good chance to dispel one of the biggest myths about Macs, networks, and email. Networks ... | |
| Wireless network | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I have an IMAC OS X 10.5.6 . I am connected to a cable network. (cable TV & Network) My modem and ... A: I know you're frustration because, as a network specialist, I encounter this type of problem very ... | |
| Sharing a PC connected printer | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm running XP on the PC and 10.5.6 on the Mac. I've set up everything I can think of on the PC and ... A: Did you enable sharing for the printer? First, you have to have a common workgroup name for the PCs ... | |
| Airport express | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Today I lost communication with my Airport express on my iMac (OS 10.5.6). I upgraded to Airport ... A: First you have to determine whether it is a hardware or software problem. One way is to go into ... | |
| mac wireless network | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: three locations: 1)belkin g+mimo router ethernet connect to cable modem, 2)powerbookG4-1gHz ... A: I am so sorry for the delay but I didn't realize your question was there. I recommend against two ... | |
| appreciative | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I am not really asking a question, sorry to take up your time. I just want to thank you for helping ... A: This can be a thankless job, but it has its rewards. I like to help people and it keeps me sharp. ... | |
| HP4050N shared with XP and Mac 10.4 | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Jeffrey, sorry for the partial post! I guess it didn't go through anyway, since the captcha box was ... A: What you need to do is to set the IP address of the printer to a static IP. Then you can reserve ... | |
| Using photo software on mac and PC | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I work for a company where we have mostly PC users but one Mac users. We need to install photo ... A: Your network drive is an NTFS formatted drive for Windows. This file format is okay because both ... | |
| Using photo software on mac and PC | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I work for a company where we have mostly PC users but one Mac users. We need to install photo ... A: Why doesn't the Mac user have network access? If he is physically connected to the internet and/or ... | |
| connect | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: we have an ibook and pluged the ethernet cord in and nothing happens have any ideas why A: Sorry for the delay, but you really need to send me more information. Here's what I need: The ... | |
| Cale modem and Airport connectivity | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Hope you're feeling beter, read about you just getting out of the hospital. I have been running ... A: Betsy, So sorry, again, running behind, playing catch up with everything! You should be able to ... | |
| Jumper settings for Quantum Fireball EX 3.5 | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: Jeff: You answered a question for me previously regarding networking the hard drive of a G3 B/W to ... A: Adding insult to injury, my longtime client replaced me with WINDOZE techs and a WINDOZE Server ... | |
| wireless printing to PC from mac | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: i know there has been alot of questions on this, but none of them seem to cover my problem. I have ... A: Make sure that the PC is in the same Workgroup as the Mac. This is fairly easy overall, but a huge ... | |
| wireless printing to PC from mac | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: i know there has been alot of questions on this, but none of them seem to cover my problem. I have ... A: This can be very frustrating for even experienced techs, but what you need to do, first and ... | |
| Jumper settings for Quantum Fireball EX 3.5" | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Jeff: You answered a question for me previously regarding networking the hard drive of a G3 B/W to ... A: Having been in the hospital for 12 days, I have been catching up on everything. I was even replaced ... | |
| Printer Sharing | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: How can I share my printer with my Windows Vista PC (connected to the printer) and a Mac Book? I ... A: Are you using 10.5 Leopard? If so, when you click on the + sign in the Printers and Fax section of ... | |
| starting a business | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Mission Statement: Our goal is to provide security and safety protection to corporations from ... A: I am an expert in computer networks, security, and repair. I have a good deal of knowledge of ... | |
| Can't connect | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm here with a BT Voyager wireless router and surfing happily on my laptop through Airport (MacBook ... A: Was in the hospital and just catching up. Please don't rate me in timeliness because it takes so ... | |
| Printer Sharing | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: How can I share my printer with my Windows Vista PC (connected to the printer) and a Mac Book? I ... A: As usual, Windows doesn't comply with any "standards," instead choosing to make its own protocols, ... | |
| Target mode | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to connect an OS9.2 G3 Tower to an OS 10.4.11 G4 iMac, so that the G3 is accessible from ... A: The imac's screen with the Firewire symbol floating around is NOT what you want to see. That just ... | |
| Network my G3 to my G5 | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to network my G3 OS 9.1 to my G5 10.5.3. I thought I could through my 2Wire box ... A: Your 2Wire DSL modem/router should offer no complications for connecting your two computers in a ... | |
| Connecting to the internet | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I just got an iMac OS 9.2 and I'm trying to get it to connect to the internet. I see the airport ... A: Sorry for the lateness of my reply. I was in the hospital and am getting caught up now. Your ... | |
| MAC to Linksys router | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: My Brother in Law get his internet service from Comcast and he has a Linksys Router that he uses ... A: Nothing is more frustrating than watching your computer "see" a wireless network and then, when you ... | |
Jeffrey Wrobel
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can provide assistance in the sometimes confusing area of networking Macs. The Macs make networking easy, however, the large number of variables introduced by any network solution can be difficult.
Experience
I have over 20 years experience with Macs and their connectivity. I own my own consulting firm that specializes in network communication, Macs, and Mac-PC hybrid networks.
Organizations
Certified Apple Developer
Education/Credentials
UMASS Dartmouth, 4 years, Philosophy Major, Psychology Minor
Advanced computer theory, video technology, and encryption
Past/Present Clients
I have a great many clients, all through word of mouth recommendation. These clients include celebrities, film makers, college professors, and physicians, but most are folks that love their Macs and need to keep them running their best.
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