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Was first introduced to Macs in 1987 and was told within a month I would never go back. I doubted it. After 2 weeks, I was hooked and never looked back. I live on 7 acres and have 2 golden retrievers and 2 horses. My background is Risk Management and…

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Hello I am trying to find an ADB (male) to USB (female) adapter for my G3 Wallstreet Powermac Laptop. I would like to be able to connect a USB jumpdrive to the computer via the ADB port on the back. If anyone can please recommend a seller of vintage type …

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Hello, I was unable to find any posts more recent than a couple of years ago regarding Anti-Virus software for Mac's. I am looking to PAY for a reliable AV software. Does anyone have either a recommendation or a source for comparative reviews? Is Intego still considered to be one …

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Have new iMac w/ OS 10.6.6. Installed older version of Excel (2004). Worked fine. Opened files, worked on them, no problem. There are 5 files, though that won't open. Tried double-clicking and get a "flash" of the loading bar but nothing opens. Went to menu bar: File, Open, find file …

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I purchased a series of classes which are in the form of downloads. Typical size 350MB - Videos. Actually I did this for more than one session of classes. The first set of classes downloaded fine. Took 3+ hours each, but they opened appropriately in Quickbooks and/or iTunes. The second …

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I have a .w4v video which plays on either itunes or Quicktime for Mac. I would like to be able to play it on a windows based computer. I was told to just change the .w4v to .wp4 and it would work (but it didn't). From my research, I now …

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The last time I attempted a major OS update, the world ended as my computer knew it, resulting in a complete clean reinstall of everything! Needless to say, all emails were lost. Everything else was backed up, thank goodness. I've finally gotten up the courage to reattempt the update but …

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When I attempt to use the Software Update (under apple insignia), it comes back with an error that it cannot connect. I have run the diagnostic, which comes back and says, there is nothing wrong with the internet connection (ethernet). Am trying to ultimately download a Java update and it …

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Hello, I just received my new Cinema Display 20" and have it all hooked up. However, I would like to also run the previous monitor which is a NEC Accusync LCD 17" as a second monitor. I'm told this would be particularly beneficial when using photoshop. There is only one …

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I realize I'm probably reaching for the stars, but I have a wonderful PowerBook Wallstreet model which I would like to be using. It's 233 mhz with only 2 gig hard drive and currently OS9. I would like to be able to add a USB port if possible, so I …

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Since installing 10.4.6, my PowerMac G4 crashes frequently (every few minutes). Mostly while trying to use Excel in Classic mode. But Firefox also crashes while in X, just not as frequently. Tried to load TechToolsPro 3.05 into Applications for OS 9 folder. It installs, however when I try to run …

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Hello, I have a lightly used Personal LaserWriter NT Laser Printer that has been incredibly trouble free and reliable for many years. It recently produced a "Printer Needs Service" message. Is it possible to still obtain service and/or parts for this model? Is there anything I could possibly do myself …

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