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Is Defrag necassary and if so what utilities are recommended

How do I reduce the file size of a jpeg? I am making a dvd(s) of 1,500 pics and need them to be smaller.

What software do I use to make a video tutorial from the steps I take on my website (Mac user) Something that is easy for me to use and easy to upload to my file manager and allow users to click on to watch. I'm clueless.

Hi all; Weirdest thing has happeend to me today. I removed an application called Magnifique, [url]http://magnifiqueapp.com[/url], that is for Skinning OSX. I removed the application by dropping it into the Trash, then flushing it, then I went into /Library/Application Support/Magnifique and I removed the magnifique folder. I rebooted, then when …

I have problems, usually in Safari, with the pinwheel/beach ball - I'll call it the pinwheel - It seems that I have to restart my computer ocassionally to get rid of all the 'stuff' on my RAM, otherwise I have very slow keyboard response, a pinwheel jumps in and I …

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 …

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 …

OS X 10.5.6 I have one user account that is set up as a 'Sharing Only' account. I am sharing an external USB Drive and have two folders on the root of that drive ('Folder A' and 'Folder B'). The 'Sharing Only' account has the following permission configured for these …

I recently purchased a mindvi to dvi and a converter to vga, I did some research and most sites it should work when you mirror the desktop. But what happens I pick up the projector or even tv, and it allows me to change the resolution of both displays but …

Hi Dudes, The thing is, I have installed Windows 7.00 as a separate partition on via Boot Camp. Now before, in Vista, MacDrive could access my Mac OS partition and read/write But in Windows 7, they havent updated their software. It gives errors on compatibilty without even starting the installer. …

Hi, I would like to know if it is possible to link files to one another. If so how do I go about doing so or better may you point me to some reading material on how it can be done. Many thanks

Hi, all. I'm brand new on this site and really don't have much professional expertise to offer in the computer field; I'm mainly a semi-retired freelance writer & photographer. I was hoping someone might be able to help me solve a really strange problem: whenever I'm using Safari and filling …

start up sound is not working in SONY VAIO laptop

Hi I am running Os/9.1 And using Outlook Express for E mail.My problem is. On the address side there is a folder named Microsoft News server. I accidentally down loaded too many news addresses. I tried to delete them but it wont let me.I tried holding down the Option key …

Hi I don’t know if I am in the right place for this Question.any way here goes. I have Mozilla Thunder Bird E mail.Version 2.0.0.21 every thing works good except when I send mail there is no copy in the sent mail folder. I have tried all the usual configurations …

Equipment: macbook pro; leopard (up to date); apple wireless mouse +/- touchpad Problem: operation of both the mouse and the touch pad has become intermittent... suddenly, not gradually. Even when the cursor can be moved, clicking doesn't work (on touchpad, this goes for the thumb panel, too). Tried: replacing batteries …

I tried to download an audiobook from this website: [url]www.gutenberg.org/etext/19680[/url] it has an option for Apple iTunes Audiobook but i just cant simply download it.:confused: Care to help?

My goal: install Ubuntu on my old PowerMac G4 What I did so far: I replaced the hard drive (it was fired) with a new unformatted hard drive. I was planning on formatting it with the linux install. The problem: I can't get the computer to boot to the optical …

I recently purchased crossover games it works really well but I don't know all the types of unsupported software it CAN'T run I know GunZ didn't work so what works and what doesn't?

All my stuff is on my beige g3 hard drive, running on OS9. Can I just take it out and put it in the G4, and expect it to work? Alternatively, what is my best way, bearing in mind The g3 has no usb or fire wire? Thanks in advance …

Mac OS X Program Sometimes, you find an application that you really, really like, but when you run it, the icon takes up valuable space in your Dock. With Dock Dodger, you can rid almost any application of its Dock icon, giving you your Dock back. With Dock Dodger, removing …

I'm pretty sure that a Macbook of some kind is in my future, proabably a week or so away. I'm not sure what kind of Macbook it is because I am not purchasing it myself. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a regular Macbook [without a graphics card]. I've …

When starting up my PowerBook running OS10.3.9, I'm asked for a user password. After about 3 months of always accepting the password and continuing on with the start-up, the password is now NOT being accepted and therefore the start-up is stalled at that password screen. No new software has been …

Hi - where is the activation key to a product stored? I have purchased and installed successfully an Elgato USB TV tuner on my powermac G5 running panther. My wife has thrown away the box and the "activation key" (because of clutter). I havent used it for a while and …

Hi Will Corperate, messenger work on video for Mac? I have been informed that messenger will not. Thanks Norm

Hi I have just joined friends on windows instant messenger. The text messages work fine but cannot connect with video.I have down loaded the latest messenger 7.0.2 from Mactobia but no video. I have wmplayer & wmvideo installed. Can any body help. Regards norm.

It keeps freezing and gives an error something like Kernel Trap followed by gibberish numbers. This is just lately. WTF is wrong with it ?

Hi everyone hope you can help me have got a Mirrordoor G4 dual 867 mhz and am new to mac it has been running fine since xmas but the last couple of days have been haveing trouble with it .Every time i turn the tower of and turn it back …

I'm new to OS X. In the desktop view options, I have nothing checked, however the icons for my two hard drives are constantly being rearranged when I restart. Is there any way to make it like OS 9 so that no matter what the hard drive icons are always …

How do you use the built in Camera and mic, to make a visual contact with other computers out side of the country? Regards Norm.

hi, Well, its a long story how i ended up deleting my Utility folder on Mac, but i did it and i don't know what to do:'( !! I do not want to reinstall the whole system, as many of my programs can not be reinstalled, therefor i need to …

I am running an iMac G-3 Power PC with a Mac OS 10.3.9. Do I need to defragment my Hard Disk and, if so, what is the simplest way to do this? Thanks.

when I googled a supermarket website, I was then prompted to a "warning" which was trying to take me to Antivurus.2009. livescan (I'm not putting in exact address as I don't want anyone else to click on it) I can give you te specifics if you need it. Can I …

Hi there new to all this and really need some help if possible. I was running osx 10.2.8 and wanted to upgrade to leopard but could not jump from 10.2.8 so have backed everything on to an exteral harddrive. did not have the option for a complete wipe and install …

Hi everyone! I wanted to upgrade my OS X but after downloading some 675MB, my Mac will not install the updates because of some third party software/s that I've installed. What can I do? I'm a newbie when it comes to Mac. How do I know which software/s affecting the …

I have been chasing this problem for a while now and everything I see is oriented to converting wmv and avi files to something that iMovie can read. My question is, wouldn't it be more simple to fix iMovie to read these files? That's something you would only have to …

I am having dificulty setting up mac mail with an ms exchange server. i am able to recieve emails with no problem but i cant send. does anyone know how to setup the smtp part with an exchange server.

Hi, I have a old G3 and like to update OS 9 to OS 10 with two CD's. I reboot and hold the C key and get a yellow sign on screen. Thanks in advance.

need help i lost my passwd and disk for my mac

Ok i have a MacBook and i try to click on a video and it says you don't have the proper plugin. It says you need video/x-ms-asf-plugin something MIME. Does somebody have a QUICK and easy to understand solution without long explanations. Thank you

Greetings! New machine, updated to 10.5.5. I've bought LaCie Ethernet disk mini - 1Tb drive w 10/100/Gbit and USB - which is plugged in to my 10/100 network so that I can share it between 2-3 Macs. A friend has this drive which works well on similar small network, so …

I'm currently letting iTunes manage my music, which is something I've never trusted it to do. I have about 8GB of music that's only on iTunes music folder and everytime I rip new CDs or download new songs I just put them in my Music folder, which I have added …

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 …

I have a yahoo mail account that i want to set up with the Mail app but when i try to create it, I get this error saying that it tried to log in the mail server but it failed. Can someone help me with this? Thanks.

Can one have their iMac automatically update the software? Let's say about 3:30 in the morning when I am dead to the world... It always wants me to update and restart right when I'm in the middle of something. I know I can do it later, but it would be …

I am reading a lot of talk about making mp3 data files so you can put hundreds of songs on 1 cd,but no one has said how to do it. Gan anyone help??? jimbil208

I recently received a 1.8 GHz iMac G5 and already have a 933 MHz G4 Quicksilver w/ one master and one slave HD. I have two issues. One, I'd like to use the faster iMac and access the files and larger drives on my Quicksilver. Unfortunately in Target Disk mode, …

Hi All I have a problem with my Imac. It's an intel based machine with Tiger running on it. Just recently when i put in a cd to copy files onto and burn it keeps telling the file is too big and not enough room on the cd. The file …

because i dont know or have the password that is already on there. how can i get passed this?

Is there a Mac version of MS publisher? I need to send an email newsletter via Publisher. Can I create an html or pdf in another programme and then import into publisher? Would appreciate any help Regards MacMurray