| Subject | Date Asked |
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| barely any sound coming out of computer tower | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I can barely hear the sound coming out of my Mac G4. Even at the highest level, it sounds like ...
A: and what about system sounds? It has to "quack" when you adjust volume on your keyboard. What about ...
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| QUSETION | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Follow on from my previous question, a "short cut" is found by right clicking on the desktop and ...
A: There is right click on the mac as well that brings contextual menu with available options. I think ...
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| barely any sound coming out of computer tower | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I can barely hear the sound coming out of my Mac G4. Even at the highest level, it sounds like ...
A: I have to say Jeff is great. My answers are usually just few lines. :) Back to the problem though... ...
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| Re Pismo | 10/6/2008 |
Q: ... Said I xas going to throw my Pismo away but didn't have the heart. Anyway Hope you remember my ...
A: David It can be RAM it can be the HDD, it can be the logic board. It is impossible to tell without ...
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| Re- Mac "Pismo" | 10/6/2008 |
Q: .. Its me again... I dont have the heart to throw out my old Pismo untill I've tried all the ...
A: 1. Should i try to ZAP the RAM and if so should I do it with the Boot CD already in there, 'cos I ...
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| My | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I've been running my old Pismo for the past 5 years with out any problems.... last week I suddenly ...
A: David, to be able to help (taking into account that i can't check/see the machine) i need as ...
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| Cant eject Jump Drive | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a new MacBook Pro running Leopard, and have noticed that I am unable to eject jump drives ...
A: I see. If drive disappears form you Desktop then it should be OK to disconnect it. You can double ...
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| monitor questions. | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I was looking at computer monitors to use with my mac and was wondering if you would be able to ...
A: This is HP. most probably 19" (hard to say) ...
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| IMac/Macbook (Pro?) | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am a getting ready to buy a new laptop or desktop and was looking for advice. First off, I am ...
A: Computer is as instrument you use and the best configuration you need depednds on what you plan to ...
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| Emoticons | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Am new Mac user......am loving it. However, I do miss emoticons. Have done some searching online ...
A: Oh, I see what you mean. You most probably use Apple's Mail. No, Apple Mail doen'st convert ...
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| FTP on Mac | 9/22/2008 |
Q: My company has an FTP server which our clients use to upload files to us. The procedure for clients ...
A: Michael. One can connect to your FTP server using OSX and built-in FTP client. --------------- To ...
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| imac g5 acting up | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My daughters imac g5 has been acting up recently. She is 14 and has been using this computer since ...
A: If you have valuable data on the computer I would suggest you visit Apple store and ask them to ...
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| Horizontal green lines have appeared in a DVD I m watching on my ibook G4 | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Horizontal green lines have appeared in a DVD I am watching on my ibook G4. They are short lines ...
A: You can buy a Cleaning DVD in any computer store. You can also try to clean it with air: 1. Open ...
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| Leopard OS | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have no knowledge of leopard OS and apple mac systems.... I need to find out a few things.. 1. Can ...
A: I have no knowledge of leopard OS and apple mac systems.... I need to find out a few things.. 1. Can ...
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| Powermac only boots in safe boot mode | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Here's a good one.... I'm working on my friends Dual 2.7ghz PPC G5 which the other day started ...
A: Identify the error based on the the based face that computer doesn't boot up properly - I'm afraid ...
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| Powermac only boots in safe boot mode | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Here's a good one.... I'm working on my friends Dual 2.7ghz PPC G5 which the other day started ...
A: We if it isn't software problem then it can only be hardware problem. First i'd rule out software ...
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| transferring data from 10.2.8 to imac g5 | 8/29/2008 |
Q: i have a power book G3 which runs on 10.2.8, i have recently purchased an imac g5 (well it doesn't ...
A: Your power book doesn't have to have a migration assistant. The migration assistant is on the new ...
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| Mac it is | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Privet Elia. You helped me to choose Mac over IBM. Now, I get disoriented while choosing on Apple ...
A: Now, I get disoriented while choosing on Apple notebooks. There are MacBook, MacBook air, MacBook ...
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| hard drive transfer problem | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I recently bought an external hard drive and cannot transfer any files larger than 4gigs to it. I ...
A: It can be caused by several reasons. Most possible is that you HDD partitioned as FAT32 (windows ...
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| harddrive? | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My iMac PowerPC G3 makes repeated clicking noises, the kind of click an iMac makes when it's ...
A: I'm not sure what sound your mac does. Generally, it shouldn't do any sounds but chime. Anyway as ...
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| harddrive? | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My iMac PowerPC G3 makes repeated clicking noises, the kind of click an iMac makes when it's ...
A: That depends what you call "die". I'm not sure i understand what kind of noise is that, since iMac ...
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| Mac OS X 10.4 install problem | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have an imac G5. I ran into some problems and decided to reinstall OS X 10.4. When I go to ...
A: When I go to install it it does not give me a volume to choose as my destination. I assume you start ...
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| Mac vs PC | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Privet, Elia. I'm fed up with windows and was already going to get a Mac notebook an equivalent of ...
A: 1. Mac is reliable, yes, but once it goes ... it goes. just crap. 2. Price, not what i've seen on ...
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| Mac vs PC | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Privet, Elia. I'm fed up with windows and was already going to get a Mac notebook an equivalent of ...
A: Simply put - buy a mac :) Here is more details on the subject: 1. "Difficult to get software" - ...
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| Contact lists transferred from PC to MAC | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Recently, we purchased an iMac which I love. The one big problem is my extensive Contact ...
A: Unfortunately at this stage the only way to fix this problem is manual. This is a knows problem. ...
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| G3 Factory reset | 6/19/2008 |
Q: How do i do it? Thanks Andy
A: I take it as you would like to eliminate any private data form your machine. There is no "reset" ...
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| iBook G4 White Screen | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Aloha! Two days ago my iBook fell out of my lap and onto the tile floor while it was open. I fell on ...
A: sorry to hear that. Unfortunately you will need to get a start up CD or DVD. Most probably your ...
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| Can't get Macbook Pro to boot HAVE TRIED EVERITHING, Please help | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I was connected via firewire 800 to a Silverdrive Ti 320gb external HD. Also I was running my system ...
A: This is unusual to boot form external drive. You loose performance of the machine since access to FW ...
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| Unable to reload scanner CD in iMac OS9 front slot loading | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Very prompt response to my original query, Thanks, I'm not sure I understand how connecting the ...
A: I'm totally at loss. You rated my knowledge as 5. I went back and re-read our correspondence and ...
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| Unable to reload scanner CD in iMac OS9 front slot loading | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Very prompt response to my original query, Thanks, I'm not sure I understand how connecting the ...
A: Bill, I don't think I've answered any question re: USB and scanner. As for the problem you ...
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| Airport Extreme base station | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Purchased in 2003 my AE has been configured. I have an airport card in my iBook. After the ...
A: The easiest would be to re-setup AE. There is tiny "reset" button on the device. It can't be pushed ...
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| connecting linksys wireless router | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I can't connect my new wireless router to replace a wired linksys. I have a mac mini running ...
A: Unfortunately your question don'ts consist of any technical details To be able to help i'm going to ...
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| Microphones in a Macpro? | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a MacPro 3,1 this year and for the most part I've been very happy with my ...
A: There are number of options: 1. Mac pro has Analog stereo line-level input and output minijacks on ...
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| external monitor for ibook | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My daughter has a 3 yr. old ibook the battery died then 1 week later the monitor went. She went to ...
A: Battery should cost around 70 and monitor price depends it's size. 700 for both seem to be ...
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| Entourage | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Hoping you can help. I am using Office 2004 with OS 10.4.11. Why is it that in either Entrouage ...
A: This is getting secured on the level of access to your user account. You password protect your ...
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| SO DIFFERENT | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have at Mac at home witch has a DVD/CD player in it. I was wondering would you please me: is the ...
A: The are one level up, in fact. Everything that can be played on consumer dvd player can be played ...
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| ipods | 4/18/2008 |
Q: My sister and I both have an iPod. BOth of our libraries are on seperate computer, but we listen to ...
A: iTunes allows you to authorize DRM protected songs to be played on up to 4 devices. Here is an ...
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| Running Windows on Macbook | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of getting a Macbook for college. I was told that if I run Windows under Bootcamp on a ...
A: If you run windows you will be exactly in the same shoes as any other Windows users. This is being ...
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| Getting New Computers (Clarification) | 4/11/2008 |
Q: "The questions can't be answered to your benefit unless you specify you situation, goal and what for ...
A: 1. For web/file server you would be perfectly set with Mac Pro ...
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| can't launch WORD | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My son installed a new computer EMac X Tiger last week and today I am unable to open the WORD ...
A: SYMPTOMS When you start a Microsoft Office X Macintosh edition program, you may receive the ...
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| Burning a DVD | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I often burn DVDs and CDs on my Mac (Dual 2 GHz PowerPC G5, OS 10.4.11) I do this through the ...
A: Rebecca If you restart your computer and it is still can't communicate with it's own CD/DVD slot, ...
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| USB/ethernet two computer network | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I bought the USB to ethernet cable dongle to connect a 12" Intel Powerbook to my new MacBook Air to ...
A: Sorry the system doesn't always notify me of new messages. To be able to progress we need to ...
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| screensaver | 4/1/2008 |
Q: When ever I open my screensavers preferences to change it, the system preferences crashes even ...
A: I see. then is it probably a damaged image file. Let's see.. Try trashing screen saver ...
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| USB/ethernet two computer network | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I bought the USB to ethernet cable dongle to connect a 12" Intel Powerbook to my new MacBook Air to ...
A: Not sure if you know but LaCke doesn't advise using Silverkeeper with Leopard. "Special note for ...
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| Mac Mini won't accept shared internet connection from pb g4 | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Have Mac Mini 2 gh 2 gb ram superdr, no modem; connected to pb g4 via r45 ethernet cable. (Can't yet ...
A: Assuming you have not changed/added/installed anything few days ago before restarting your ...
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| I can't play dvds on my imac | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am trying to play DVDs on my imac Flatpanel 700/G4 running OSX 10.3.9. I have puchased a external ...
A: From what I see the DVD drive doesn't have fire wire connectivity. They also use USB 2 and say it ...
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| I can't play dvds on my imac | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am trying to play DVDs on my imac Flatpanel 700/G4 running OSX 10.3.9. I have puchased a external ...
A: USB might not be enough for decoded DVD data but FW should be fine. Providing you cable are good ...
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| ibook G4 stuck on gray screen | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My ibook is stuck on a gray screen at start-up. I have a new HD and battery, so they're not the ...
A: You can boot off the OS X Installation CD, run Disk Utility (from upper drop down menu, and select ...
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| SuperDrive issues | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a G4/867mhz that I recently bought a new SuperDrive for (Pioneer DVR_112D). It worked great ...
A: The best would be just have it serviced. It has 1 year warranty. ent: Thanks---but guess I was ...
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| DSL, firewall, security | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I recently upgraded from an indigo iMac with dial-up to a MacBook (running Leopard) with Verizon ...
A: Security should have a purpose. Basic mac security is more than enough for most users unless you ...
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| Mac crash | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My mac osx just froze so i had to reboot it. When I rebooted, a gray screen popped up with a folder ...
A: Odds are your file are just fine. What you need to do: 1. Get a copy of Disk Warrior. ...
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| iPod | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I hope this is the right place to ask this question... anyway, I recently bought an iPod Classic, ...
A: you should eject before disconnecting. The reason is that iPod communicates with your computer ...
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| iMac OSX10.2.8 | 2/14/2008 |
Q: After a power outage my desktop is strange - 1/4 of screen is blue and the rest is black - I still ...
A: Here we go: Trash com.apple.finder.plist from Home > Library > Preferences, logout and in. Trash ...
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| Transfer data from iMac G3 to imac w/ Intel core 2 duo | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Operating an iMac 350 MHz PPC G3 on OS 10.3.9. Thinking about upgrading to an iMac 2.4 GHz w/ Intel ...
A: 1. if you iMac has FW port then you can transfer the date easily. 2. Here is how FireWire port ...
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| beeping hard drive | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I've just replaced the hard drive on my IBOOK 14" 1.33 for the third time and am trying to do a "t" ...
A: 1. HDD started beeping? While you were working? restarting? pushing power button? HDD can't beep ...
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| beeping hard drive | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I've just replaced the hard drive on my IBOOK 14" 1.33 for the third time and am trying to do a "t" ...
A: 1. what is the reason you're replacing HDD for the third time? 2. T you mean you put the computer ...
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| Powerbook G4 Install Panther | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have a Powerbook g4 titanium running OS 9.1 and a powerpc g5 tower running OS X 10.3.9. I would ...
A: i wouldn't suggest doing that at all. 512 is nothing for OSX. 1 gb is a bare minimum 2 is ...
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| hard drive change out | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I removed my old HD from my damaged imac and want to place it in an exact same imac. will this work?
A: If the new iMac is a spitting image of the old one it might. It is uses another amount of RAM or any ...
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| Slow internet on iMac / Leopard | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have an interesting dilemma. I recently purchased an iMac to replace my G4 desktop. I also have a ...
A: Speaking logically since you PB works just fine it is not the wireless router problem but your iMac. ...
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| Iwork | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Hey, Whenever I open Iwork 08, I get a warning, saying something about it automatically ...
A: That means that helvetica narrow isn't available on your machine or damaged (or inactive if you use ...
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| Mac Cube Stuck in Target Mode | 1/15/2008 |
Q: When starting up, Mac Cube never displays any startup icons or progress, just goes right to the ...
A: Sorry to disappoint you but if you say that you keyboard is new and the problem appear with ...
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| G4 ibook system restore continued | 1/13/2008 |
Q: The system wouldn't allow me another follow up question so here's our most recent exchange and a ...
A: Now it is clear what happens. The spotlight index is missing. Here is the steps that help ...
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| G4 ibook system restore | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I was noodling around this morning and renamed the user (its got a house icon in the left window of ...
A: In Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4 or later you can rename your home directory without the safeguard of entering ...
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| Mac cooling ideas | 12/28/2007 |
Q: My Dual 2.7's fans ramp up and down too loudly when the processors temperatures rise. As an ...
A: Video Encoding on my Dual 2.5 takes up to 95% of both CPU but the temp tops 75C only. Thus fans spin ...
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| Video Card Upgrade | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have a Mac Power PC G4 400 MGZ and it has the video card that can control the Mac cinima screen or ...
A: i does not make any difference. There were two very different versions of the Power Mac G4. Even ...
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| Target Disk Mode | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have an older mac power pc G4 400MHz running OSX v 10.3.9 and a friend just gave me her newer G4. ...
A: There is no FireWire software available for consumer installation. FW supported on hardware level. ...
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| Video Card Upgrade | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have a Mac Power PC G4 400 MGZ and it has the video card that can control the Mac cinima screen or ...
A: G4/400 (Sawtooth) introduced 1999.10.13 The video card on G4 systems made after 1999.12.02 is "up ...
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| Booting into OS 9 from an MDD PM G4 | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I bought a used MDD PowerMac G4, 1.25MHz, with FireWire 400 because I understood that it could boot ...
A: When you hold option key during start up what choices will you see? ------------- Elia, You ...
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| msn email account on new MAC laptop | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Just got a new apple MAC laptop. How do I get my msn email account on the laptop without going thru ...
A: You should read MSN help files. To set up email you need: Incoming mail server (usually looks like ...
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| Mac OS 10.1 to 10.4 | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I had MAC Power PC G4 early model, so far it still working fine. Except the OS is old and all ...
A: Happy New Year to you too! Hate to repeat myself but it all breaks down to what you call "with out ...
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| Can't access the hard drive. | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Can't access the hard drive follow up. ( Hi Ed, I'm running OS10.2.8 on a PowerBook G4. There is no ...
A: Laura I need to know exactly what is going on. "I could see the tool bar and even open some small ...
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| iBook G4 won't boot | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Late 2004 iBook G4, with Tiger 10.4. A few days ago I downloaded and installed the latest security ...
A: This is most probably has noting to do with PRAM. The probably cause is damaged directories or ...
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| Mac OS 10.1 to 10.4 | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I had MAC Power PC G4 early model, so far it still working fine. Except the OS is old and all ...
A: If by "improved setup" you mean more speed and performantce - probably not. (installing more RAM ...
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| ibook g4 will not start up completely | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old ibook g4. The ibook gets power, but all that comes up on the screen is a lit ...
A: It might be just damaged system files or serious HDD malfunction. Is there anything on this ...
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| Mac OSX is not recognizing my external hard drive | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Earlier today my computer froze. I could not click back to finder to restart the computer so I had ...
A: I assume you use OSX. then first thing you can do is open Disk Utility located in Utilites folder on ...
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| Powerbook G3 (333mhz) "Lombard" | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I would like to add a wireless card to a Powerbook G3 (333Mhz) "Lombard". What do you suggest? ...
A: Since there are few versions of Lombard and you did not mention you OS - The best i can do is point ...
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| using firewire to transfer files from a Mac cube to an iMAC | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to transfer files from the Cube (OS 10.2) to the Mac (OS 10.4). It was suggested that I ...
A: The problem might be: 1. Damaged directory structure on the cube 2. Damaged files on the cube 3. ...
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| instaling os9 | 12/3/2007 |
Q: i need to install os9 on my 733 meg quicksilver i tried the os9.1 but it would not let me install ...
A: Joe, I can only help you if you answer my questions. It isn't easy to guess what is going on with ...
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| help - installing optimum online with leopard | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My first home computer - I do not know much- I have never had an on-line service - I ordered ...
A: Connecting via cable modem, DSL, or LAN Get this information from your ISP or network ...
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| no boot-up | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My son was messing around with his ibook trashing things he thought weren't needed. He accidentally ...
A: it is simple. "I tried the same thing with an OSX install disk in the drive. Got an icon for that ...
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| MAC will not start up. | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a secondary computer that is an G4 Yikes running os 10.3.9 and am having issues starting it ...
A: I did not mean to hurt your feelings. I have no way of knowing your expertise and skills. Just few ...
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| Thanks for the help | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Elia, Thanks for the help yesterday - although I don't think I'll ever be able to boot my PowerBook ...
A: Well, first thing to do with any used computer is to reinstall it's OS and wipe out the HD. ...
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| Stuffit Engine | 11/28/2007 |
Q: At the end of downloading files I get the error message "Sorry Expander will not work without the ...
A: If you download Stuffit Expander from SmithMicro site it is in .dmg format. You don't need Stuffit ...
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| G3 Will not boot | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I just got an old powerbook G3 and updated the OS to 9.2. I was trying to load 10.3 which apple ...
A: not sure I understand completely but if you mean what would happen AFTER you have OSX installed - ...
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| Trasnfering bookmarks from IE to Safari | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I've tried to import my bookmarks into Safari but when I click "Import Bookmarks" and go to the ...
A: Execute the following steps to move your bookmarks from the Internet Explorer web browser to Apple’s ...
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| opening Mime jpegs | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a problem saving photos that are attachments labeled as 'mime-type: image/jpeg' I can drag ...
A: I have a problem saving photos that are attachments labeled as 'mime-type: image/jpeg' I can drag ...
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| iBook g4 wont restart | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am completely lost at whats going on with my computer. Last week I tried shutting it down to ...
A: Sadly if you chose clean install then all your files are gone. Technically they can be retrieved but ...
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| iBook g4 wont restart | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am completely lost at whats going on with my computer. Last week I tried shutting it down to ...
A: few question to clarify the status: Later that day I went to turn it on and it went to the grey ...
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| MAC will not start up. | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a secondary computer that is an G4 Yikes running os 10.3.9 and am having issues starting it ...
A: it is very interesting. The computer SHOULD start up from system CD or DVD. Do you follow all ...
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| Mac-Pc wireless Internet | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I am a Mac user and have recently bought a Toshiba PC Laptop i was simply wondering how to ...
A: Turn on Internet connection sharing in the "Sharing" panel of the System Preferences. An ad hoc ...
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| ethernet/USB converter? | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I own a PowerMac G4 (titanium) with OS 10.3.9 Recently, my cable internet connection has been acting ...
A: Actually i would choose going wireless. Just get apple airport or even link-sys wireless router. I ...
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| I need IE for MAC | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I need IE for MAC in order to work from home. My work systems will not load without IE. I know MS ...
A: Internet Explorer for Mac remained available for download from Microsoft until January 31, 2006. ...
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| iBook G4 | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Recently my G4 notebook has been taking an extremely long time to boot up (10-12 minutes). It also ...
A: First thing would be to repair user permission. For Mac OS X 10.2 or later, open Disk Utility ...
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| Can't install windows xp with Parallels | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a new imac, knowing I could install Windows Xp on it to run all my windows ...
A: it looks your get got a fake windows disk. It is nothing to do with parallels or mac. Most ...
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| Major Problem when try to transfer data from eMac to iMac | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I just bought a refurbished iMac to replace my old eMac. After starting up the iMac, it asked me if ...
A: the starting up from CD isn't going to touch your HDD. All the date will stay as it is now. the ...
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| Major Problem when try to transfer data from eMac to iMac | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I just bought a refurbished iMac to replace my old eMac. After starting up the iMac, it asked me if ...
A: Then i may be HDD problem. YOu should insert system CD into the tray and resart holding "C" key. ...
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| blue G3-300 | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I was given this computer with os 9 and apparently it was used in a network by a school. Everything ...
A: Why don't you call Foolproof guys? The security app is designed to prevent hacking through or ...
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| Hooking up my Macbook to my wireless router | 9/26/2007 |
Q: for some reason I am having trouble connecting my new Mac to my wireless router at home. The router ...
A: Sorry for the delay - I have been traveling. It looks like a matter of settings. first try removing ...
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| Codecs... | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I use Quicktime, itunes as well as Windows software for watching movies, songs. How can I play .ogg ...
A: .OGG: Audio Players: Audion (vorbis support currently broken) http://www.panic.com/audion Unsanity ...
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| PowerMac G4 | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I 'inherited' this PowerMac G4 a couple of months ago. (A girlfriend had sent it back to the ...
A: When you reinstall OSX you will have an option of "keeping user/network preferences". If you check ...
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| stuffit engine loop prob | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have tried to download the stuffit engine to open files on my mac 10.4.6 Tiger Os x and I get a ...
A: Stuff it available for download in .dmg which is OS Based compression. YOu should be able to open ...
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| wallstreet G3 freezing | 8/21/2007 |
Q: When I startup on the battery or if I disconnet AC power, the system freezes ( PWB PDQ G3 266MHZ, ...
A: It is really hard to do troubleshooting remotely, but let's try. Fist we need to be clear with the ...
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| Older OS | 8/20/2007 |
Q: is it possible to install an older mac os 7.5.5 on a g3 imac? ANSWER: Hello, Just wondering why ...
A: Will you pls. provide more info suck as; what is OS restore version? what was OS version installed ...
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| Older OS | 8/20/2007 |
Q: is it possible to install an older mac os 7.5.5 on a g3 imac? ANSWER: Hello, Just wondering why ...
A: When you start up with a CD you can access your files ( not applications but documents) . The ...
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| Older OS | 8/20/2007 |
Q: is it possible to install an older mac os 7.5.5 on a g3 imac? ANSWER: Hello, Just wondering why ...
A: incidentally, what is the reason for marking my knowledge 5 for the previous question about ...
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| Can't start up in OS 9 | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have an imac g3 500mhz cdrw computer. Had os 9 but then installed the os x 10.0.4 version. The ...
A: Yes it would write over OS9. You have to reinstall any system. No way around. It can be OSX or OS9. ...
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| Router maybe? | 8/18/2007 |
Q: My question is about networking. I have a g4 desktop and Im using comcast internet. I have an Arris ...
A: Your question has no relation to Mac's. You should contact Router's maker support to get ...
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| 2.2GHZ macbook pro vs. 2.4GHZ macbook pro | 8/10/2007 |
Q: 2ghz intel core 2 duo and a 2.4ghz one on a 15 inch macbook pro? Is it worth the extra couple ...
A: This is depends on what you call " day by day tasks". If you mostly surf the internet and email ...
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| Advice on selecting Mac anti-virus software | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I've looked for the best answer, and would appreciate a second opinion. if there were a way to ...
A: Generally virus protection is not such an issue on Mac as it is on Windows. There is no viruses on ...
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| compatibility of SIIG controller card with QS Mac. | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I found this card on Amazon (see link, below) and am hoping it will work with my Quicksilver 733Mhz ...
A: it's specs look OK. But if you run into any problems only SIIG guys will be able to help you. ...
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| hard drives go bad | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My family has recent hard drive bad luck. Two different PowerBook G4s and a iBook G3 had hard ...
A: Mark, hard drives have nothing to do with computer type or operating system. Same hard drives used ...
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| Phonics alive problem | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I am using a Mac OS 9.2 when I try and load software Phonics alive 2 i keep getting a directory ...
A: i'm not pointing you to the website but rather asking what is the program you are using. can you ...
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| ibook won't start - chimes and stays on white screen | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Today when I went to urn on my G3 ibook, i chimed as normal but will not boot up. it simply stays on ...
A: question mark indicates that mac can't find system folder to start off from. This can be a logical ...
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| Reading Pro Tools Files on a Mac Computer | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Good day, I am in a crazy situation whereas I have some song files that were recorded in studio ...
A: The good news is that you don't need to buy a mac. Mac use a partition that is available form XP and ...
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| Mac G3 (Beige) Video Recording with "Wings" Pers. Card & OS X 10.2.3 | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I need to record many of my old VHS tapes (home video, and theatrical) to my Mac PowerPC: Power ...
A: William, hi The best would be use iMovie to capture video and audio streams from connected VSR. ...
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| very slow iMac | 7/7/2007 |
Q: my iMac is getting slower and slower. Everything on it is. Especially the logon procedures, ...
A: Fist you do need Mac OSX boot up CD. No way to downloading it but you may want to check Ebay. Re: ...
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| Using Wireless PCMCIA on PB1400 | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have and old Powerbook 1400 cs, 133Mhz w/ 28 MB memory that I gave to my 13 year old granddaughter ...
A: Here is G3 upgrade link; ...
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| Using Wireless PCMCIA on PB1400 | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have and old Powerbook 1400 cs, 133Mhz w/ 28 MB memory that I gave to my 13 year old granddaughter ...
A: What is the system version you use? Generaly, the safest way is to buy from apple's certified ...
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| Master Password | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I accidently locked up the administrator section of the computer, and now it's requiring the master ...
A: then you will have to buy one. There is no way around it. Administrator password protection is ...
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| Imac screen black after OS10.4 update? | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I was just trying to nstall open office on my mom's imac (pedestal kind) and it asked me to update ...
A: Generally, assuming 1. the system CD you are using is a genuine Apple CD and not just a copy. 2. ...
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| Imac screen black after OS10.4 update? | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I was just trying to nstall open office on my mom's imac (pedestal kind) and it asked me to update ...
A: Youg mom should have an original system CD or DVD. PUt it in and restart the machine. Press and hold ...
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| powermac g5 2nd hard drive install | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I want to install a second hard drive for my powermac g5 2.0ghz. I was told that I need a SATA ...
A: In theory, SATA 300 drive are backwards compatible with SATA150 drive controller hardware. In ...
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| Power issues | 6/25/2007 |
Q: i have a G4 Mirror door,when i press the power button it briefly lights up and then turns off and ...
A: Not sure what you mean "G4 Mirror door". What ever your problem might be you won't be able to cure ...
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| System error | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have a blueberry G3 running system 8.5. I recently turned it on and I get a message that reads ...
A: When you upgrading you dn't "put extensions in their folder" but run installer that replaces all the ...
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