How to Recover Deleted FilesAccidental data loss as a result of users’ mistakes is quite common issue. Thanks to OS X Time Machine mechanism they should not worry about this. Chances to recover deleted files are still high. If you have tim...view more
Printer sharing in OS XWhen setting up a USB printer to be shared on a wireless network, not only must you enable Printer Sharing in System Preferences but you should also enable CUPSD to accept incoming connections in the Firewall. ...view more
iMac Exchange repair programsTwo iMac Intel exchange programs may be available through your local authorized service technician: iMac (27-inch): AMD Radeon 6970M Video Card Replacement Program http://www.apple.com/support/imac-har...view more
iMac SMC and PRAM resetSMC RESET Shut down the computer. Unplug the computer's power cord from both the wall and computer. Wait 15 seconds. Attach the computers power cable. Wait another 5 seconds and press the power button to ...view more
Update your ProfileTo update your profile click Your Stuff, you will find Your Stuff in the upper right of this page. Then select Profile and where you see My Products edit and delete as needed. It's really easy and will help those atte...view more
Power behavior issues with iMac Intelhttp://support.apple.com/kb/TA27217 discusses issues with the power cord of the iMac Intel or G5 that may trigger an automatic restart, or automatic shut down or not allowing the machine to startup if they ar...view more
User Tip Which iMac do I have and where should I post?
Which iMac do I have and where should I post?PPC indicates a Mac using the PowerPC chip. These include all Macs that were new from 1995 to 2005. Apple's iMac lineup that is PowerPC is identified on this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/H...view more
Sleep indicator light behaviorSometimes the sleep indicator light/power indicator light may behave oddly. Apple wrote this support article to discuss the meaning behind those behaviors: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4167 ...view more
Do not install MacKeeperMany users will see references to an application called MacKeeper on various web sites and via pop-ups on their browser. Not only is it expensive for what it purports to do (freeware applications that do the same or m...view more
User Tip Can you make a Mac a second display to another?
Can you make a Mac a second display to another?This Frequently answered question (FAQ) comes about: Can an iMac/iBook/Powerbook/MacBook act as a display for another Mac since they all have a built-in display? The truth is complicated because you have to cons...view more
User Tip You need to restart, panic report assistance
You need to restart, panic report assistanceYou need to restart, panic report assistance Hello and welcome to my User Tip If you have a "You need to restart" message and presented with a kernel panic report, here is some parti...view more
Web browsing for hard of seeing usersHello and welcome to my User Tip This is a method to accommodate those with hard of seeing issues and being able to surf the web easier. Sorry it doesn't apply to the rest of OS X or other appli...view more
Why is there no iDVD on my new Mac?Why is there no iDVD on my new Mac? How do I get it, and how do I install it? Apple insists that the entire world has access to fast broadband (and are prepared to pay for the considerable bandwidth usage) and ...view more
User Tip iMac Seagate 1 TB Hard Drive Replacement Program
iMac Seagate 1 TB Hard Drive Replacement ProgramApple has determined that some iMacs bought between October 2009 and June 2011 have a defective Seagate hard disk. Those iMacs have got, generally, a ST3100528ASQ hard disk. Only 0,2% of iMacs are affected, but you sh...view more
User Tip Formatting, Erasing, Verifying, and Repairing Disks
Formatting, Erasing, Verifying, and Repairing DisksFor help and detailed instructions with the following: formatting, reformatting, and erasing disks or partitions partitioning a disk verifying or repairing Permissions on an OSX drive or partition verifying...view more
All about Time MachineThis is much too large a topic for a single User Tip. For a general overview and demonstration, see Apple's Time Machine Tutorial For details, see the following web pages:  ...view more