security updatesi've had my mac for over a year now but have never brought on to internet ( i use my portable PC for this , with kasperski security ). if i want to get on the net with my mac: 1 ) if i want to download the security ...view more
iMac G3 startup problems OS 9I press the power button, it clicks, but no "apple welcome boot sound". 5 out of ten times when booting the hard disk shuts off just like when the compuer goes to sleep, and it will not boot unless i restart it (press...view more
Mac OS 8.5 on Ethernet connection?Hello! So I recently acquired a second iMac G3. It is a Bondi Blue model and it runs Mac OS 8.5. Now I would like to connect it to the internet via an Ethernet connection but I haven't a clue how to do so. I have my i...view more
Thread iMac G5 PPC - Which External Hard Drive? USB 2.0? 3.0?
iMac G5 PPC - Which External Hard Drive? USB 2.0? 3.0?Further to this thread - https://discussions.apple.com/message/23705868#23705868 - it appears the motherboard in my 20" G5 PPC iMac is dead and I cannot easily or cost-effectively source a replacement. As a co...view more
Thread I can' get my 2005 IMac to boot up. I had increased the original upfront ram. It has Tiger running it. I do not believe that I used much hard drive space. Should I recycle it? I do not have the money to spend on apple repairs. Thanks.
I can' get my 2005 IMac to boot up. I had increased the original upfront ram. It has Tiger running it. I do not believe that I used much hard drive space. Should I recycle it? I do not have the money to spend on apple repairs. Thanks.
iMac G4 1.25 GHz 512 MB DDR.... airport help?!just bought an airport extreme card to put into it. How do I set up my mac to be wifi ready? I plugged the card into the port on the underside and when I go into network, my mac won't let me click on 'airport'. What a...view more
Thread Previously my iMac used dial up to access the internet. It was also the router connection for 2 wireless computers in the house. Can I connect my iMac to the internet using an ATT wireless hot spot?
Previously my iMac used dial up to access the internet. It was also the router connection for 2 wireless computers in the house. Can I connect my iMac to the internet using an ATT wireless hot spot?
Thread How to transfer files from Windows XP to Mac os x 10.4.11?
How to transfer files from Windows XP to Mac os x 10.4.11?I was looking to transfer files from someones old Windows XP Machine to my old iMac G4 and I was wondering how could I do that? I have been buying old computers (preferrably Apple computers), fixing them up, and givin...view more
Thread My iMac G5 20" 2004 model on MacOS 10.5.8 has a defective ethernet port. The Apple USB Internet Adapter I purchsed was recognized by the machine but I can't access the internet. System Preference freezes everytime I click on Network Preference icon.
My iMac G5 20" 2004 model on MacOS 10.5.8 has a defective ethernet port. The Apple USB Internet Adapter I purchsed was recognized by the machine but I can't access the internet. System Preference freezes everytime I click on Network Preference icon.
DSL Internet SpeediMac G4, OS 10.4.11, Qwest DSL modem PK5000Z Qwest tells me I have the fastest DSL hookup available, but my internet is slow most of the time. Some time pages load fast, but mostly not. Any suggestions on how ...view more
Thread How can I do group chat with iMessage using Bonjour?
How can I do group chat with iMessage using Bonjour?I set up iMessage using Bonjour for our office, but I can't get the group chat feature to work. A message keeps popping up saying the computers are not set up for that. Is there something I'm missing in or...view more
3G Modem (re)insallationI recently had to fix an osx machine (10.5.8 I believe) where the 3G usb modem couldn't be reinstalled. - I fixed the problem in a roundabout way, but I am after a more concise solution. From what I can gather...view more