For those readers out there who are using a Mac, I hope you are using iChat. Long ago I got tired of all the junk MSN had to offer and since I started using iChat I won’t ever go back. However, I recently had been having problems getting a video chat going on my Macbook […]
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From Windows to Mac
Keith asks: My Windows XP PC kicked the bucket, but its hard drive is fine. I bought an iMac; how do I get my documents from my PC’s hard drive to my new Mac? You could network your PC and iMac, but your PC is fried. I recommend buying a 3.5 inch hard drive enclosure that […]
Time Machine Drive Size (Mac)
Curtis asks: I bought a new drive and am partitioning it to limit how much Time Machine uses. How big should I make the partition? Short Answer: I’d say around 25% larger than what your computer’s hard drive size. Backing up is SO important, and Apple’s new operating system includes a very powerful and easy to […]
Control + Alt + Delete for Mac
Cas asks: What is the shortcut key to force quit an application on a Mac? Short answer: ⌘ + option + escape Long answer: Although many Mac zealots would say otherwise, Apple Mac computers are not perfect. Occasionally, applications will quit working and you’re stuck staring at what I like to call, “the Rainbow wheel Of […]
Help! My video looks like junk!
Corwin says: I’m working in Final Cut Pro, but the video in the viewer looks very distorted… there’s lines all through it, and it looks interlaced. I just switched computers from an eMac to the new iMac. I don’t get it, I even have the canvas size at 100%, so it should be running at […]
How Can I Figure Out My Hard Drive Size?
Alvin writes: How can I find out what size my Hard Drive is on my 15inch Macbook Pro. Its processor speed only says 1.87???THANKS One way to do this is by looking for the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop like this: Right click (or CTRL-click if you’re using a single button mouse or a laptop) […]
How Do I Change My Account Picture?
While the default account image may be okay for awhile, pretty soon you’re going to want to personalize your Mac a bit — to make it more YOU. Here’s how to change your account picture: Step 1: In the top left corner of your screen, look for the Apple icon and left click it. Step 2: […]
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