| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Mac g4 internet connection | 10/10/2008 | Robert Watts |
Q: The only reason I mentioned the other computers on the network was to inform you that the other ...
A: The reason I wondered about the extra computers was for a couple of reasons: if you were wireless ...
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| imovie to final cut pro | 10/9/2008 | Jeff Greenberg |
Q: Why is there static in the audio when I imported a file from imovie? I have the video but no sound ...
A: Ulysees, I don't think that FCP supports that version of iMovie. If you're just trying to get ...
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| Password problems | 10/9/2008 | Robert Watts |
Q: I have a Macbook Pro that I purchased in Jan.2006 it has the original OS Tiger 10.4, recently whilst ...
A: I'm not sure if this will work but you can try this. Boot your computer from the install DVD and ...
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| MacBook -Safe Boot locked on as default -HELP Please | 10/8/2008 | David Anders |
Q: Why first off is my Macbook defaulting to Safe Boot....and how do I get it back to normal....as a ...
A: First dumb suggestion, your keyboard is faulty and is sending a shift key down signal. Do the shift ...
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| RE: OS 8.6 printing problem | 10/8/2008 | David Anders |
Q: I am working on a G3 wiht OS 8.6 on it. There is an HP 5100 printer installed (or at least showing ...
A: Oh, it is a HP 5100 LASERJET. There are 5 or 6 versions of that model. Will assume it is one with ...
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| OS 8.6 printing problem | 10/8/2008 | David Anders |
Q: I am working on a G3 wiht OS 8.6 on it. There is an HP 5100 printer installed (or at least showing ...
A: Under the Apple Menu Open Chooser If the printer is not shown as an option, it's driver needs to be ...
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| Installing an OS on an external harddrive | 10/8/2008 | Robert Watts |
Q: I have a brand new macbook pro (intel processor) unfortunately for school I need a windows OS. I ...
A: "exactly" is a little beyond the scope of the service. I think you will find it surprisingly easy. ...
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| Installing an OS on an external harddrive | 10/7/2008 | Robert Watts |
Q: I have a brand new macbook pro (intel processor) unfortunately for school I need a windows OS. I ...
A: You cannot use BootCamp to boot from an external hard disk- it must be internal, so if you are using ...
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| mac computer and dell laptop | 10/6/2008 | Robert Watts |
Q: I recently received a laptop and I would like to have the internet on it but I already have a Mac ...
A: Just go to Best Buy, or whatever the equivalent is in your area. This is a really simple issue that ...
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| How do I copy and paste with my IMac? | 10/5/2008 | Debba Robinson |
Q: I know how to highlight the text then drag it to somewhere on the same page, but sometimes, I want ...
A: TWillmann, Simply highlight what you wish to copy, hold down the command key (sometimes has an ...
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| I have a Mac with Paraells and it used to work just fine... | 10/5/2008 | Debba Robinson |
Q: I have a Mac with Paraells and it used to work just fine... ...but now, when I try to switch from ...
A: TWillmann, Hello, again! If you hold down the option key (alt) and then tap the enter key ...
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| upgrade 10.2 to 10.4 or higher | 10/3/2008 | David Anders |
Q: Sorry to ask a question you've probably answered 100x, but... how do I upgrade from 10.2 to 10.4 so ...
A: To 10.4.4 - you find a place online that still has 10.4.4 for sale, buy it. Assuming your model ...
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| Editing free software | 10/2/2008 | Jeff Greenberg |
Q: I am looking to do the following: 1) cut an audio file which is a .mov file 2) edit videos which i ...
A: Salim, 1) If it's just an audio file - I'll suggest Audacity (google this - it's open source + ...
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| Leopard crashes!! | 10/2/2008 | David Anders |
Q: Pls find details about the equipment i am using: Macbook Pro 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 3GB 667 MHz ...
A: AppleJack is a maintenance utility that should be run monthly and when problems surfaces. The above ...
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| Leopard crashes!! | 10/1/2008 | Debba Robinson |
Q: Pls find details about the equipment i am using: Macbook Pro 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 3GB 667 MHz ...
A: I suspect that you have things going on in the background that are causing you problems. There MAY ...
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| Leopard crashes!! | 10/1/2008 | David Anders |
Q: Pls find details about the equipment i am using: Macbook Pro 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 3GB 667 MHz ...
A: Did you upgrade from Tiger to Leopard? Or did you do an Archive and Install? (this is preferred by ...
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| spyware and all that | 10/1/2008 | David Anders |
Q: I've just moved from PC's to an iMac. Now in PC land we are all paranoid about viruses, spyware, ...
A: I have read about people getting a hijack trojan. There is a removal tool. You have to go to ...
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| Mac/virus? | 9/30/2008 | David Anders |
Q: It's my understanding that the Mac is pretty much immune to virus' and spyware. Is this right and ...
A: Various people with various bias's will make many arguments. Low percentage of macs make it less ...
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| updating to leopard | 9/28/2008 | Jeff Greenberg |
Q: What exactly do I need to back up before updating to Leopard and how do I do it? Will updating my ...
A: Sara, There are two major ways to update OSX. Either way, I'd back up my user (Macintosh ...
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| Mac System | 9/28/2008 | George Derringer |
Q: I have an I mac the Hard disk crashed I purchased another and cannot install OS X probably because ...
A: I assume you have a Mac OSX disk. Insert it and double click the Mac OSX icon. You should get a ...
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| PLATFORMS | 9/28/2008 | David Anders |
Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: if I burn a CD using disk utility, can a PC computer ...
A: Yes, 95% of the time. A CD Reader can have dirty lens that prevent reading any Burned CD. A ...
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| PLATFORMS | 9/28/2008 | Debba Robinson |
Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: if I burn a CD using disk utility, can a PC computer ...
A: Generally, depending on what you are burning, if it is a file that can be read in Windows, it will ...
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| Mac performa _can't print | 9/27/2008 | George Derringer |
Q: I have had this computer for many years with no problems. I wanted to print a document and got this ...
A: This was one of the most persistent problems of OS 7, 8 and 9, believe it or not. What has happened ...
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| Macs and security | 9/26/2008 | Robert Watts |
Q: I have been running my Mac os 10.3.9 for some time now without any problems. However recently I ...
A: I would say that this is nothing to be concerned about at all. IMO, Mac AV protection is a cash ...
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| Used G5 | 9/26/2008 | Jeff Greenberg |
Q: I bought a used G5 and if works fine. However the previous owners name keeps popping up in places. I ...
A: Xavier, You don't tell me where it 'pops' up - so I have to give you some generic advice. It ...
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| Scratch disk & Hard Disks Full-Rebuild Database??? | 9/24/2008 | David Anders |
Q: My specs below, questions is this. Got a "scratch Disk Full" error while using PShop CS3, and a ...
A: So many things you should have done... Rebuilding with the HardDrive FULL will fail. Forcing a ...
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| blocking users view of computers | 9/24/2008 | Steve Thompson |
Q: We are attempting to stop students from seeing the boards computers from our mac computers. When we ...
A: Depends on what you mean by "the boards computer". Could you clarify that for me? I'm guessing you ...
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| imac won't boot up | 9/24/2008 | David Anders |
Q: G4 (snowball) 512 RAM OS 10.2.4 and use Microsoft wireless keyboard / mouse. I cannot get past the ...
A: Unlikely to fix it, but worth the time to try 1] Download AppleJack install and run ...
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| DVD | 9/24/2008 | Robert Watts |
Q: I have a MacBook 13" running 10.5.5. I have an external burner: TDK DVDRW0404N. It's been ...
A: Since you said that the drive reads disks fine - you can assume that the cable you are using is not ...
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| Burner | 9/24/2008 | Jeff Greenberg |
Q: I have a MacBook 13" running 10.5.5. I have an external burner: TDK DVDRW0404N. It's been ...
A: Jerry, I don't think it's a driver issue. I think the drive is going bad. You mention that the ...
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| FCP/macbook pro help | 9/24/2008 | Jeff Greenberg |
Q: im usually pc based so am totally new to macs and need some help please. im thinking about getting ...
A: Gerry, I don't know where you'd buy an older copy of FCP. I'd certainly advice you against buying ...
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| imac won't boot up | 9/23/2008 | David Anders |
Q: G4 (snowball) 512 RAM OS 10.2.4 and use Microsoft wireless keyboard / mouse. I cannot get past the ...
A: If you gently pull the drive door down, you will see a paperclip sized eject hole at the right ...
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| my disk repair is stuck as start-up | 9/22/2008 | Debba Robinson |
Q: I was having problems with my Powerbook G4, so I ran Disk Warrior and used it as my startup disc, I ...
A: Heidi, Here is what I found when I checked the web: ...
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| Maxtor Central Axis external drive not showing up under devices | 9/20/2008 | David Anders |
Q: I asked the following question to another expert who is now unavailable: I recently installed a ...
A: It is not a device, it is a computer. It is automatically set to share. It is accessed the same way ...
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| Maxtor Central Axis external drive not showing up under devices | 9/20/2008 | David Anders |
Q: I asked the following question to another expert who is now unavailable: I recently installed a ...
A: Please provide a SIMPLE step by step of What computers are on the network? Wireless, ethernet? What ...
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| shockwave 10 for mac os 9 | 9/20/2008 | George Derringer |
Q: ive heard there was info found about 10 working for os 9. I'ts a plugin called ...
A: There is indeed and you can find it at www.versiontracker.com -- Click "Mac Classic" in the blue ...
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| Maxtor Central Axis external drive not showing up under devices | 9/20/2008 | David Anders |
Q: I asked the following question to another expert who is now unavailable: I recently installed a ...
A: This will be confusing. A NAS is a computer. The simple computer contained in the NAS is normally ...
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| Power Mac G4 | 9/19/2008 | David Anders |
Q: I have a start up problem on a Dual 867 MDD G4. While working on the computer I accidentally ...
A: It is almost certain to be the logic board. It IS possible a cascade took out the CPU, but I would ...
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| Maxtor Central Axis external drive not showing up under devices | 9/19/2008 | Tony Eastwood |
Q: I recently installed a Maxtor hard drive (as listed in subject) and at first had issues with my ...
A: I think you need to reformat the drive into a Macformatted drive. It sounds as if it is in DOS ...
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| unlocking an external hard drive | 9/18/2008 | Tony Eastwood |
Q: I have a 300GB Seagate external hard drive attatached to my iMac running OS 10.5.5 I partitioned ...
A: Apologies but I have been tied up with some major projects at work. I will have to sign myself out ...
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