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Hello, everybody! I'm a new Mac user. I bought the iSight but wasn't able yet to use the iChat with PC users. Is it possible? Is any plug-in required? Is there any alternative?

I am unable to access my administrator account. I am running snow leopard on an imac. Have run disk repair, repair permissions and cleared pram several times. I did have some corrupted stuff in extents and some catalog issues but disk repair fixed. When logging into the admin acct. The …

When I updated the OS to 4 from the iPhone 3gs through iTunes, it backed up all the apps. But suddenly for some technical problems, i could not reboot the pc...so that pc got entirely ruined...but somehow, through another pc, i updated the OS to 4 but i get a …

I have a new iMac (with OS X snow leopard) and having difficulty getting Pro Tools software I installed to work, i.e. I don't receive any audio from the external speakers.

I just started my mid level c++ class. In the past we have been using Visual Studio, which I can access thru a VM that our school supplies, so I can program from my Mac no problem. In this class, however, we are switching to a linux based programming tool, …

Hi, just started using Xcode to code C programs. Im trying to create multiple programs in the same source folder but Im getting an error message. When i select 'File' -> 'New File' -> '.C File' I can create the file fine: it creates the .c program and a header …

I have a G4 Powerbook Ti running Tiger which I've had for a number of years. However for the past week I haven't been able to get it to start up. It makes the start up sound, the screen turns grey, then It shows a picture of a folder with …

iPhones, including the short-supplied iPhone 4, can now be jailbroken according to a new ruling by the [URL="http://www.copyright.gov/"]Library of Congress Copyright Office[/URL]. In other words never mind what Apple says you may and may not install on your phone, you help yourself. On the surface this makes absolute sense. If …

Best of the weekend to everyone! This 5 year old iBook (256 MB RAM, 600 MHz CPU, OSX 10.4) has been faithfully operating until recently. It "locked up" and was allowed to shut down normally (but very slowly). Now when attempting to start the machine, it slowly brings up the …

I have a G4 10.3.9 It came loaded with Explorer 5.0 although I'm now at 5.2. (also have Netscape 7.0 and Safari availabe as well) I need to upgrade Explorer to 6.0 to be able to access an online class per their tech guy. I'm not finding any version of …

Hello all! I am in the market for a new laptop and I am currently starting my graduated degree in CIS. I was considering a Mac book pro. Is there a way to run visual basic and other microsoft programs on it. How well does boot camp work? Will I …

Hello every one Every thing seems to be out of control here. When I move the curser down to the bottom of the screen the Dock appears and the top tool bar disappears and when the curser goes to the top the tool bar appears and the dock has gone. …

Hi, I am a mac user, and i use MAIL application to download e-mails onto my computer. Today i got mails from some intimate dating website confirming and welcoming me for joining etc. I contacted support to ask for immediate unsubscription, as i don;t want to be in their database, …

hi i have lost my master password when i try to change my password it keeps asking for my old password if i try a restore it asks for the password and wont run the disk i have tried varios methods posted on google nothing seems to work all i …

Power Mac G5 not booting! please help! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi, I'm new to the forum but would appreciate any insights you all can offer. I have a one month old 2.0 Dual processor G5 Power Mac, 512 MB. I use it to edit video with about 7 external hard drives attached. …

I dont know if i have leopard mac os x.. but it shows i have Mac OS X version 10.5.8.. i have a simple issue. i am trying to download Xcode for GCC complier... but it doesn't get downloaded as it requires me to update my software to 10.6.1.. i …

Snow Leopard Is it possible to delete an e-mail without it going to the Trash, bin. As in a PC if you pressed Shift and Delete, that was it, gone. Any help?

How do I open a .mim file? Recently, I sent an email from work to my home. The file was a Microsoft Word document. The file was sent through Internet Explorer. After downloading the file there was a prifex of .mim I only have Stuffit Deluxe from Aladdin Systems and …

Hey guys, Who's been following the Apple Event today? It's being live-blogged on Engadget FINALLY wireless printing for the iPad, which is practically the only reason I got the iPad in the first place lol. Really been waiting on that one especially. Plus confused about multi-touch on the new super-small …

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Hi, I normally use windows at home but at my office we all use macs. (and I am having a horrible time adjusting to osx). Could anybody please tell me how to do the following 2 things in osx: 1) make my windows snap to the edge like in win7. …

[ATTACH=right]17013[/ATTACH]It's official - Apple says it will be [URL="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/09/01/financial/f100538D23.DTL"]offering individual TV episodes for download 'rental.'[/URL] While many are already heralding the announcement from yet another much-hyped media event in California as another nail in the coffin of old school television, Daniweb spoke to [URL="http://www.danrayburn.com/"]Dan Rayburn[/URL], a principal analyst at Frost …

Hi everyone The question i have is: Do i necesarily need to have a mac computer to be able to run mac os or can this be done on any computer other than mac? I'm asking because they are insanely expensive. P.S. A virtual amchine is out of the question. …

How do i get after effects CS4 for mac? I cant find it anywhere..i want the trial version..i really hate that adobe isnt keeping the cs4 version in their website (well, if im wrong then plz tell me). OR is there a way to export to CS4 format from after …

On Wednesday, Apple [URL="http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/apple-invites-media-to-september-1-event/"]confirmed[/URL] that it was issuing a special, although mysterious, invitation only event to give a few lucky members of the media a sneak peek at some of the latest Apple releases. The event is scheduled for next Wednesday, September 1st (10 am. PT) and is to be …

[ATTACH=right]16889[/ATTACH]The Apple rumor mill is in full motion this morning, folks. [URL="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-24/apple-said-to-be-in-talks-with-fox-for-new-99-cent-tv-show-rental-service.html"]Bloomberg News[/URL] is reporting that two of the world's most powerful cult leaders and their companies are considering a partnership to take network television programs one big step closer to breaking free from the box for good. The rumor …

Netflix subscribers who also happen to own an iPhone or iPod touch are now able to stream content to their devices over 3G or WiFi, a feature reserved for iPad users until yesterday. [ATTACH=RIGHT]16946[/ATTACH]The app is available for free in the App Store for members, but obviously requires a subscription, …

[ATTACH=RIGHT]16721[/ATTACH]A rather reputable source has tipped off the Economic Daily News in Taiwan that a 7-inch iPad could be in the works for a holiday release this year. iLounge first reported the tip in early August, albeit with a potential release date in early 2011. The source in question has …

I bought my powerbook as a 'factory refurbished/ex-demo machine. It came with OS X (10.2) already loaded. All the ilife suite is there except for Garage Band. Since getting the machine, I've updated the OS X to 10.3.5, via the 'net. The original OS X discs I have are for …

I have been using Thunderbird for some time now. I downloaded the newest version yesterday, and I can not get it to start. I have downloaded and reloaded it a number of times and get the same result. It won't run. Any ideas. I did reload my OS X 10.5.8 …

After typing out a document in iWork consisting of three or four pages, I then want to print it out in duplex (printing on both sides of the page). Is this possible. d.

My HP laserjet 4m has died and I have resurrected my Kyocera FS 3750. The problem is that the Kyocera has only a parallel port. Any clues on how I connect it to my G4? I thought I was very clever and purchased a USB/parallel bridge cable only to find …

Yes I know its me again. Every month for a number of years I have chosen one of my photos and printed it out for a friend as a Poster Print, that's 4 x A4. Don't seem to be able to do this in iPhoto, or am I wrong.

Snow Leopard. If one wants to delete a letter to the left you press delete, thats fine but what if I want to delete a letter to the right, what then. I was told the use the "del" key which I don't have I just have the "delete" key which …

I was a long time user of the above program but now I'm into Mac I find I can no longer use it. Does any one have any ideas of a program similar to use on Mac.

I have Snow Leopard and want to put all the names in alphabetical order automatically rather than by hand, is there any way to do this please. Would appreciate some help from some one evan if its only to say it can not be done Thanks in anticipation. Dogsbody.

[U][B]Installing Mac OS X Tiger[/B][/U] [U]Before installing[/U] I've installed Mac OS X many times on the same computer (don't ask me why, I do many stupid things :)). Anyway, here are some things you should know before installing: 1. Make sure you have a legal, licensed Apple Machine (a.k.a. Mac). …

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Earlier this morning, Mercury News reported that a midlevel global supply manager at Apple, Paul Shin Devine, has been accused of accepting $1 million in kickbacks from iPod/iPhone accessory developers. He was arrested on charges of wire fraud, and money laundering, resulting in a federal indictment and a private civil …

A client is having a problem with inconsistent Synchronising from the Sent Items folder and the Calendar in Entourage 2004 to an Exchange server, when compared to the same account logging in to Outlook Exchange webmail. Items sent from Outlook Webmail and new Calendar entries on that account DO show …

Hi I got a i-mac g3, but i have lost the username and password to get into the sysytem is there a way to reset the username and password? thanks, Larry

We all knew it was bound to happen. Apple’s journey to world domination was first set into motion with the Mac, then came the iPod with it’s market domination. The launch of the iPhone increased their kingdom exponentially and the iPad has continued the legacy. Details came to light today …

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I'm new to Mac and I want to replace my Quicken for Windows. I have read reviews on iBank but all I found were reviews over a year old and there were supposed to updates. Are there new reviews on iBank or any software updates? I don't see where responses …

Hi everybody, I've just switched the the wonderful Mac world but I have an issue with my exWindows external harddrive. I have been using my Hitachi USB2 harddrive on windows XP without any problem. When I acquired my Mac I backed it up and reformated it in HFS+ (journaled) from …

Your typical Mac will start with something called Open Firmware, which loads the OS and things like that. Now, it is basically like a DOS shell: it can be used to type commands and boot into various OSes and run recovery programs. Now, this shell is accessible by any end-user …

I need to find out where I can purchase the Leopard O/S. I have a non-intel iMac G5 which I can't install SNOW Leopard on. Can someone tell me the best place (and least expensive place) to purchase this? Thanks, Beth

Hello friends, I want to buy macbook but in my city the store of apple is not available. please suggest me how to buy macbook?

My Mac G5 won't power up. Checked the cord continuity-good. Checked the power from the wall-good. Yet, when I press the button on the front of the box-nothing. Don't know if the problem is a fried power supply or the switch. I have a multimeter, can someone walk me through …

Despite [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/news/story292997.html"]the ongoing signal strength problems displayed by the new iPhone 4[/URL], there can be no denying that the latest Apple gadget has been a runaway success. With Apple claiming 1.7 million units sold in just the first three days it would be hard to argue. One of the not …