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      • Thread my computer has a default administrator ID of USER. How do I find what the password is

        my computer has a default administrator ID of USER. How do I find what the password is

        I have a ID USER on my computer.  I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO find the password associated with user.  User has been made an administrator.  And I cannot update software etc without the password. I bought com...view more
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        my computer has a default administrator ID of USER. How do I find what the password is

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        • Thread 68k Macs & "2038 Bug"

          68k Macs & "2038 Bug"

          I did a test on my Macintosh IIsi to see how many years the operating system can handle prior to year 2038. To put it in simple terms, the 2038 bug means any non 64 bit CPUs can handle years on or close to year 2038 b...view more
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          68k Macs & "2038 Bug"

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          • Thread Performa 200 Problem

            Performa 200 Problem

            I ordered a Macintosh Performa 200 on ebay for spares/repairs. The first time I Powered it up nothing showed up on the screen. So I opened it and the chassis fell off so i put it on and powered it up again. This time ...view more
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            Performa 200 Problem

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            • Thread Need Help! Mac LC II won't boot from HD!

              Need Help! Mac LC II won't boot from HD!

              When the computer starts up, it goes to a gray screen showing only a mouse cursor. I have booted from a floppy disk that contains system 7.0.8 and it did successfully boot from the floppy. After running Apple HD SC se...view more
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              Need Help! Mac LC II won't boot from HD!

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              • Thread how do i store a hard drive without an anti static bag

                how do i store a hard drive without an anti static bag

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                how do i store a hard drive without an anti static bag

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                • Thread I found a PowerPC 6100 (circa 1995) hard drive (Quantum Fireball) and I want to get the data from it.  It has a 50 pin male SCSI connector.

                  I found a PowerPC 6100 (circa 1995) hard drive (Quantum Fireball) and I want to get the data from it.  It has a 50 pin male SCSI connector.

                  I found a PowerPC 6100 (circa 1995) hard drive (Quantum Fireball) and I want to get the data from it.  It has a 50 pin male SCSI connector.view more
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                  I found a PowerPC 6100 (circa 1995) hard drive (Quantum Fireball) and I want to get the data from it.  It has a 50 pin male SCSI connector.

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                  • Thread I would like to know the speaker diameter of the old apple earphones (not the EarPods)

                    I would like to know the speaker diameter of the old apple earphones (not the EarPods)

                    Wanted to know the technical specifications (speaker diameter in particular) of the old apple earphones (not the EarPods).view more
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                    I would like to know the speaker diameter of the old apple earphones (not the EarPods)

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                    • Thread how can i update my operating system on line

                      how can i update my operating system on line

                      I would like to update my operating system on-line, can I do this?view more
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                      how can i update my operating system on line

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                      • Thread Digitizer/glass for Newton Messagepad 110/120/130?

                        Digitizer/glass for Newton Messagepad 110/120/130?

                        Where can I buy a digitizer for my Newton MP120? The lcd is intact but not the digitizer part of the screen. I have only found online shops who sell the lcd but not the digitizer. Please help me to repair my Newton Me...view more
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                        Digitizer/glass for Newton Messagepad 110/120/130?

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                        • Thread Apple Battery charger

                          Apple Battery charger

                          I have an apple battery charger (for AA batteries) that i bought in norway (220V).  can I use this to charge batteries in the US ?view more
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                          Apple Battery charger

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                          • Thread Macintosh Plus SCSI Hard Drive Problem

                            Macintosh Plus SCSI Hard Drive Problem

                            I have a Macintosh Plus with a Micronet Branded SCSI Hard Drive. I have a terminator for the drive. Once hooked up to the computer, I turn the drive on, then turn the Macintosh on. The Macintosh displays the blinking ...view more
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                            Macintosh Plus SCSI Hard Drive Problem

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                            • Thread I would like to update my operating system on-line, can I do this?

                              I would like to update my operating system on-line, can I do this?

                              MAC OS X 10.5.8, I want to update. can update online, which version and at what price?view more
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                              I would like to update my operating system on-line, can I do this?

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                              • Thread Apple II Floppy Disks

                                Apple II Floppy Disks

                                I received a box of 5" floppy disk and using ADTPro on the Apple I am able to format the disks then copy software to them. When attempting to read the disks I am finding that these disks will not read. I know the read...view more
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                                Apple II Floppy Disks

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                                • Thread my mac can't send from my gmail accounts

                                  my mac can't send from my gmail accounts

                                  I can receive gmail emails on my mac, but can not send, the error message keeps saying it can't connect to server smpt.gmail.com. the passwords and user names are all correct??? help!view more
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                                  my mac can't send from my gmail accounts

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                                  • Thread Select 360 and new macs

                                    Select 360 and new macs

                                    Hello, I have a select Apple LW 360 and MBP late 2011 or iMac working on 10.9.2. Can you tell me how to connect the printer to the MBP and iMac, and what we need is a cable. Also in this case, do we need a speci...view more
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                                    Select 360 and new macs

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                                    • Thread Connecting Printer to Power Macintosh 7500/100

                                      Connecting Printer to Power Macintosh 7500/100

                                      I am attempting to connect an HP LaserJet 1000 Series printer, circa 2002, to a Power Macintosh 7500/100.  The printer has a DB-25 output, and a detachable converter to take the signal to USB.  Anyone have a...view more
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                                      Connecting Printer to Power Macintosh 7500/100

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                                      • Thread Sorry but i'm lost. i have a JavaScript erorr - line number 1 what does this mean and how do i fix it?

                                        Sorry but i'm lost. i have a JavaScript erorr - line number 1 what does this mean and how do i fix it?

                                        PLEASE HELP!!!!!  This site is not user friendly and I need help. I get a error message that read JavaScript error.... Line number 1, what does this mean and how do I fix it?view more
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                                        Sorry but i'm lost. i have a JavaScript erorr - line number 1 what does this mean and how do i fix it?

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                                        • Thread Open MacDraw or MacPaint files of 1992-94 era

                                          Open MacDraw or MacPaint files of 1992-94 era

                                          Dear Friends I am new to this forum and i am sorry if the question could have been asked by someone before. I have some figures created in 1994 on my old Mac SE, over the years I copied the files many times from com...view more
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                                          Open MacDraw or MacPaint files of 1992-94 era

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                                          • Thread The length of USB cable - Apple Wired Keyboard

                                            The length of USB cable - Apple Wired Keyboard

                                            Hello,   Could you please tell me what is the actual length of Apple Wired Keyboard. I have ordered one for my Macbook external monitor and I need to know how it fits my table.   Thank you for replying.view more
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                                            The length of USB cable - Apple Wired Keyboard

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                                            • Thread Workaround: open Macpaint file in Windows 7

                                              Workaround: open Macpaint file in Windows 7

                                              Decades ago I owned a MacPlus and made a few files in MacPaint, which I have doggedly copied from computer to computer, ending up on a Windows 7 PC.  Feeling nostalgic, I figured out a way, albeit crudely, to get...view more
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                                              Workaround: open Macpaint file in Windows 7

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