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      • Thread security updates

        security updates

        i'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
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        security updates

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        • Thread Inherited used iMac and want to change user I'd to me but save his music etc?

          Inherited used iMac and want to change user I'd to me but save his music etc?

          How do convert used iMac to my username / password without losing brothers music etc?view more
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          • Thread I just bought a used iMac G5 how to install the right itunes software and unstall

            I just bought a used iMac G5 how to install the right itunes software and unstall

            Im using the iMac G5, my itunes wont connect to the internet..view more
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            I just bought a used iMac G5 how to install the right itunes software and unstall

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            • Thread iMac G3 startup problems OS 9

              iMac G3 startup problems OS 9

              I 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
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              iMac G3 startup problems OS 9

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              • Thread Mac OS 8.5 on Ethernet connection?

                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
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                Mac OS 8.5 on Ethernet connection?

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                • 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
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                  iMac G5 PPC - Which External Hard Drive? USB 2.0? 3.0?

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                  • 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.

                    My 2005 IMAC will no longer boot into the Tiger OS.  I have kept it upgraded and originally added more upfront ram and video ram.  I do not have the original disc.  I need to know if it is really too ...view more
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                    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.

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                    • Thread iMac G4 1.25 GHz 512 MB DDR.... airport help?!

                      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
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                      iMac G4 1.25 GHz 512 MB DDR.... airport help?!

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                      • Thread How do I recover deleted internet history?

                        How do I recover deleted internet history?

                        Anyone know how to find or recover deleted internet history?view more
                        Klaus1
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                        How do I recover deleted internet history?

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                        • Thread Screen not displaying correctly. It keeps moving as the mouse moves

                          Screen not displaying correctly. It keeps moving as the mouse moves

                          Screen not displaying correctly. It keeps moving as the mouse movesview more
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                          Screen not displaying correctly. It keeps moving as the mouse moves

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                          • 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?

                            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?view more
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                            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?

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                            • Thread My flat screen won't connect to the internet, even when I use the cord from my working iMac.

                              My flat screen won't connect to the internet, even when I use the cord from my working iMac.

                              I have an old dome base flat screen running Tiger and a newer intel iMac running Snow Leopard. My newer model connects to the internet just fine and my old one did too, until recently. Both work off the same Comcast m...view more
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                              My flat screen won't connect to the internet, even when I use the cord from my working iMac.

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                              • 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
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                                How to transfer files from Windows XP to Mac os x 10.4.11?

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                                • 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.

                                  My iMac G5 20" 2004 model on MacOS 10.5.8  has a defective ethernet port. The Apple USB Internet Adapter was recognized by the machine the first time I plugged it in but I can't access the internet. System Prefer...view more
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                                  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.

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                                  • Thread How do you make an imac receive wifi?

                                    How do you make an imac receive wifi?

                                    I have a beautiful original imac G4 that I use only for music but wondered if I can allow it to receive wifi? thanksview more
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                                    How do you make an imac receive wifi?

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                                    • Thread c, how do you reinstall safari and iTunes as i have lost the files on imac

                                      c, how do you reinstall safari and iTunes as i have lost the files on imac

                                      Hi people, how do you reinstall safari and iTunes as i have lost the files on imac, it was accidently deleted and the file has been removed from the trash can.   Please help!!!!view more
                                      Klaus1
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                                      c, how do you reinstall safari and iTunes as i have lost the files on imac

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                                      • Thread DSL Internet Speed

                                        DSL Internet Speed

                                        iMac 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
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                                        DSL Internet Speed

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                                        • 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
                                          Klaus1
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                                          How can I do group chat with iMessage using Bonjour?

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                                          • Thread 3G Modem (re)insallation

                                            3G Modem (re)insallation

                                            I 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
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                                            3G Modem (re)insallation

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                                            • Thread email

                                              email

                                              reset email to factory settings for displaying messagesview more
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                                              email

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