normanhilda

Hi I have a Mac Tower beige O/S Tiger 10.4.11. The hard drive has given up. Can I use an external drive or do I have to try and replace the old drive. I know this is an old Computer put I don’t want to junk it. Thanks Norm.

Hi I am trying to up grade to Tiger, I have the DVD but I have to have an external drive player.Mine will only read CD. I have tried to buy one but cannot find one compatible with 10.3.9 Be glad of some help. Norm.

Apple Friends! What are you doing with your old apples running or not running? If running, what OS and software are you using? If not, did it get reused as a fish tank, etc? Or did it join the computer organ donor program?

Hi I have the blue tower G4. I have been using skype but can only get a good video contact the speech (voice) is garbled. Turn off video and the speech is good. I have tried new drivers for the web cam which is Called a Macam but it did …

Hi I want to put a web cam on this computer. I have a microphone. I don’t see where to put web cam.I have already installed Skype. Can any body help. Thanks norm.

Hi every one. I have a 7200. I am using Outlook express, the problem is it keeps telling me the scrach disc is full and cannot down load or open message that has an attachment. I have cleaned out as much as I can on the hard drive and made …

Hi all, is it possible to up date to 10.4 Tiger. Thanks, Norm.

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 …

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.

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 I have a Motorrola Cel phone that has blue tooth. The i Mac has blue tooth also. I can send info from phone to Mac but cannot find away to send info from Mac to phone. Not even with USB cable. Any ideas. Norm.

Hi I am trying to up grade my browser from Netscape 7 or Internet ex 5.1 but having no luck on the internet down loads. Every thing seems to be for Mac x+. I am running on the G3 tower O/S.9.1 Can any body help? Regards Norm.

Hi I was asking about Start up disc for the i Mac G5 and G4 Tower. Blue. The problem is I don’t have any C/D for either Computer. So I wanted to know if I could Burn one. Thanks Norm.

More trouble. My G 3 will not start up on the O.S.9.1 main drive. Just the Flashing ?. I can start up on the O/S 9.00 C/D and can see my main drive. Also can open the main drive and see all my stuff. When I select start up in …

Hi How can I cut a start up C/D for both Computers. Thanks Norm.

Last week my G4 OS/X 3.9would not recognize the pass word so I could not boot up. In desperation I used my install CD. I had to re install Fire fox & Thunder Bird. So I lost many files and Pictures. I did not have a spare start up CD. …

Hi I have bought an iMac G5. How do I tone down the start up Chimes. It nearly blows the roof off. I have tried all the volumes controls but no luck. Also where can I get PDF manuals for it. Thanks Norm.

Finally retiring old PowerPro 225 running OS 8.5. Getting a bomb on startup with message that there is a bus error. Will boot with original CD, but won't allow a reinstall, stating that the hard drive is locked. Will boot with extensions disabled, but can't get on network to copy …

Hi I am unable to open WMV fully. I can get sound but no picture. I have windows media player 7.,but cannot find an up date for it. Every thing seems to be for MacX, Any suggestions. Thanks Norm.

Hello all. Sorry but I think I deleted some replies by accident. My last post was all about Mac G4 O/S x.3.9 and problems with flash player 9. I do apologize. Regards Norm.

Hi I have just been given an old ColorWriter 2500.It says Apple on the cover but is made by Cannon. I have no soft ware (driver) so where can I get a down load for this printer. I gave up on the Apple site. As any body got any ideas. …

Hi Iknow this is for computers but I could not find the right one for my question. Does any body remember that some time ago a plug in gadget dont know the name. You could plug into a hydro outlet and you could plug your phone in any where in …

Hi Has any body got a O/S 7.5 or 6 start up disc. I want to use it on a Mac 7200. I cannot open some older Photos on the O/S 8.6 I think they were taken with a Quick take camera I have the soft ware for the camera. …

[I]I have an older computer its an apple mac 7200/75 and when i turn it on all i get is a picture of a floppy disk with a question mark on it. what do i do?

Can any body tell me where the battery is located. Thanks Norm.:-| :sad:

Hello I have not been on the site for some time. I wonder if any one can tell me where the 3.6v battery is on a Mac 7200/75av is. I nearly had it in pieces but could not find it. I have changed batteries on the 7100 no problem. Thank's …

Hi once again asking for help. I up graded from OS 8.06 to OS9 and every thing is ok BUT. Along the way I lost the G3 up date. The Computer works well but is much slower with out the G3. Any ideas where I can get a G3 up …

Hi Folks. Does any body know where the battery is located on the G3.8.6 tower. I think it is a 3.6v. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Norm.