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      • User Tip kad: What is in a name: Definitions for MAC, Mac, Apple, Macintosh.

        kad: What is in a name: Definitions for MAC, Mac, Apple, Macintosh.

        Frequently people new to the Apple Inc.'s world may be confused as to the terms used by Apple Inc. and its users for various devices. The confusion is obvious from the number of postings which refer to Macs as MACs,...view more
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        • User Tip Fixing incorrect color in Mountain Lion

          Fixing incorrect color in Mountain Lion

          This issue is resolved in Mavericks.   There are a small number of Macs which do not display color correctly in Mountain Lion. These same systems work as expected in Snow Leopard and Lion, so it is clearly an OS...view more
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          Fixing incorrect color in Mountain Lion

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          • User Tip Use the Startup Manager if 'C' key fails to work

            Use the Startup Manager if 'C' key fails to work

              The Startup Manager, which became available at some point just before the Powerbook G4 Firewire was released, offers an alternative means of booting discs to the 'C' key that often works when the 'C' does not.&...view more
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            • User Tip Can I run Mac OS X on a custom built or non-Apple Commercial PC?

              Can I run Mac OS X on a custom built or non-Apple Commercial PC?

              The license agreement forbids doing this.  Even if it were possible, given the nature of this forum's terms of use, you won't find discussion on how to permit it. Should you find such discussion on this board, i...view more
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              Can I run Mac OS X on a custom built or non-Apple Commercial PC?

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              • User Tip Why do I need Firewire and what is it?

                Why do I need Firewire and what is it?

                Some Mac models don't come with Firewire, while others do not. Be careful to read the specs of the Mac you are to buy. Firewire 800 and Firewire 400 are both easy to interface with each other using a Firewire 400 to F...view more
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                Why do I need Firewire and what is it?

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                • User Tip Hard drive formats which can be written to and booted off of

                  Hard drive formats which can be written to and booted off of

                  Macs can't write to NTFS formatted partitions without:   http://code.google.com/p/macfuse/   And they can't boot from them either regardless of what software is used.   Networking your Mac to the PC ...view more
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                  • User Tip Mac Malware

                    Mac Malware

                    Disclaimer: Apple does not necessarily endorse any suggestions, solutions, or third-party software products that may be mentioned in the topic below. Apple encourages you to first seek a solution at Apple Support. The...view more
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                    Mac Malware

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                    • User Tip Flashback malware and Java issues.

                      Flashback malware and Java issues.

                      Flashback was a serious attempt to cause damage to Macs with Adobe Flash & Oracle's Java on April 7, 2012.    Additionally, it was recently found that Java 7 has some known security holes which should ...view more
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                      • User Tip What adapter do I need for my TV, Display or Projector?

                        What adapter do I need for my TV, Display or Projector?

                        Apple's article http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3235 covers most of the cables needed, except for some Thunderbolt Macs.    If you have a Thunderbolt Mac, one of the Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapters might be ...view more
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                        • User Tip Does any version of 10.5 offer Boot Camp for PowerPC Macs?

                          Does any version of 10.5 offer Boot Camp for PowerPC Macs?

                          No. Boot Camp is only designed to work on Intel Macs, even though you can install 10.5 through 10.5.8 on Intel Macs the same as you can on PowerPC Macs (G4 867 Mhz, 1Ghz, and higher as well as G5s). Some have posted t...view more
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                          • User Tip Third party options to upgrading past 10.3.9

                            Third party options to upgrading past 10.3.9

                            Note, this tip, and the series of tips I've written for 10.3 to 10.7 all refer to Mac OS X Client.  Server forums may offer a better remedy to your issues, if you have Mac OS X Server.  After checking the ti...view more
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                            Third party options to upgrading past 10.3.9

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                            • User Tip Don't install MacKeeper, or any system utility on a Mac without first backing up your data

                              Don't install MacKeeper, or any system utility on a Mac without first backing up your data

                              This user tip below on MacKeeper been cross posted on other Mac operating system forums.    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3022   If you find a place that advertises it, please advise them i...view more
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                              Don't install MacKeeper, or any system utility on a Mac without first backing up your data

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                              • User Tip operating system installer disc won't boot or install

                                operating system installer disc won't boot or install

                                A few general rules of thumb:   1. Macs can only boot off the installer disc that shipped with them, and newer retail discs to the limits of their installed hardware. Those limits are clearly stated in the readm...view more
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                                • User Tip Can you connect Macs to TVs?

                                  Can you connect Macs to TVs?

                                  The answer to this yes.  Some Macs offer more capabilities than others.   Mini-DisplayPort was a port added to many Macs that enhanced the ability of Macs to connect to TV, once it was integrated with a...view more
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                                  Can you connect Macs to TVs?

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                                  • User Tip Macs capable of using Mac OS 9 and the iPad

                                    Macs capable of using Mac OS 9 and the iPad

                                    The same Macs that are capable of dual booting into 9 and 10.5 can also use the iPad:   https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1757   Although, you will likely need to add a bus powered PCMCIA or PCI card ...view more
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                                    Macs capable of using Mac OS 9 and the iPad

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                                    • User Tip kiBook: Which Video Adapter do I need?

                                      kiBook: Which Video Adapter do I need?

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                                      kiBook: Which Video Adapter do I need?

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                                      • User Tip Using Push services on you iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with Gmail

                                        Using Push services on you iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with Gmail

                                        If you want your Gmail account to "Push" messages to your iPhone, iPod, or iPod touch without you having to launch the app or set a "Fetch" schedule, than follow these instructions: This service can also provide Cont...view more
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                                        Using Push services on you iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with Gmail

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                                        • User Tip Format a link and an Applescipt for posting

                                          Format a link and an Applescipt for posting

                                          Disclaimer: Apple does not necessarily endorse any suggestions, solutions, or third-party software products that may be mentioned in the topic below. Apple encourages you to first seek a solution at Apple Support. The...view more
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                                          Format a link and an Applescipt for posting

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                                          • User Tip kair: AirPort Express WDS and Client Mode

                                            kair: AirPort Express WDS and Client Mode

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                                            kair: AirPort Express WDS and Client Mode

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                                            • User Tip kair: AirPort Express Client Mode and the 2Wire HomePortal

                                              kair: AirPort Express Client Mode and the 2Wire HomePortal

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                                              kair: AirPort Express Client Mode and the 2Wire HomePortal

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