Description : Can I pair ipad wireless keyboard to windows 7 pc?
Last Answer : answer:Apple does not discriminate. The bluetooth Apple wireless keyboard will connect to your PC as long as your PC has bluetooth.
Description : Why does the mac wireless keyboard not have the number pad?
Last Answer : Because it’s supposed to be more portable. The smaller, the more portable.
Description : Im trying to amplify my wireless with my mac mini downstairs,but i dont know how.
Last Answer : Well, let's assume that it isn't the mac screwing up. The only thing I can think of to recommend is buying an Airport Express and plugging it closer to your Mac Mini, the only problem is, you ... far away is the mini from the router and how many walls\ceilings does the signal have to pass through?
Description : Is it really worth it to switch computer preference from Windows PC world to Apple's Mac world?
Last Answer : Depends who you ask; here on ask-public, I guess you're bound to get a lot of yes, it's better in this and this and this . Truth is, it really depends on the person and on ... cough * that you can install on hardware you currently have without it costing you anything while still being legal :)
Description : Which are better, Mac ads or new PC ads?
Last Answer : I didn't really like the I'm a PC ads, because they are deliberately retaliating to the Mac ads, and I don't really like the Mac ads because they are deliberately provoking PCs. I'm really not liking ... it'd be the Mac ads, for being original. Somehow, I foresee this becoming a Mac vs PC debate
Description : Is there a program that makes rounded corners on your PC like there is for Mac?
Last Answer : if you just want all your program windows to have rounded corners, you can download Window Blinds and then download a WB theme with rounded corners (like their aqua theme)
Description : I'm not going to run into any problems installing OS X Snow Leopard on two partitions on my Mac, am I?
Last Answer : Nope. It will work just fine.
Description : How does Mac OSX Leopard run on a Mac Mini?
Last Answer : Leopard seems to run no slower than Tiger, even on older computers.
Description : Do you run windows on your Intel Mac?
Last Answer : answer:Works amazingly well on my MBP with 4GB of ram (current gen). I run XP for some programs that don’t support Mac OS X and I love it!
Description : DROBO connected to a mac mini over the network, how do I manage my storage within OS X (free apps)?
Last Answer : I've worked more than I would like with DROBOs. I must say, their main attractor is also their biggest limiter. They're great if you want to just plug them in and let them RAID everything for you. To ... a little messy. What model do you have? / Are you using it as NAS or for local backup only?
Description : Help with my iPad not finding my wireless printer?
Last Answer : Airprint needs an airprint compatible printer (as far as I can tell at the moment only HP eprint-enabled printers are comptaible but there may be others) and you need to enable airprinting in the printer driver.
Description : My ipad is having problems loading the internet when i'm 20 feet away from my wireless router. Loads fast when I place it 5 feet from the router. Tested at two locations with the same result. Is this a hardware problem? Any suggestions?
Last Answer : answer:There have been a lot of people reporting wifi issues with their ipads. You aren’t alone. If it were me, I’d do some speed tests online (iPhone or wireless computer vs ipad on my home network) and then call Apple. Others have reported no problem at all. No word yet if it’s a hardware issue.
Description : I can't scroll down using my Apple wireless mouse...
Last Answer : Its generally called a scroll-wheel though in this case I guess its called a scroll-ball. I’m not one for mighty mice but cleaning it out may help. if not seek assistance at an Apple retail store. Apple is generally rather lenient towards replacing products.
Description : Best Wireless Router for Xbox 360?
Last Answer : I also had trouble getting my 360 to connect. We have a surfboard hooked to a linksys router, and there wasn’t anything interfering, but the signal just wouldn’t connect. In the end we just drilled a hole through the wall and ran an ethernet directly…
Description : Would turning off my Apple wireless mouse make a big difference in its battery life?
Last Answer : Depends what sort of downtime we’re talking about, but most likely would make a difference – of course, more so if you’re not using it every waking hour, but even if you only switch it off when you go to bed, that’s still a few hours every day.
Description : Is there an easy way to move files from a Windows PC/Android handset onto an iPad?
Last Answer : Here’s the link for this by Apple Support. I haven’t used iTunes but they look fairly simple to me. Check if that helps.
Description : What is MobileMe sync (PC) doing when it is not syncing?
Last Answer : I'm not at all familiar with MobileMe and applesyncnotifier, but a lot of processes that are supposed to automatically synchronize or update stuff over the internet or a network tend to use a lot of ... see if you can find a way to disable the process more permanently, if your situation is similar.
Description : Can be ilfe09 be installed on a pc?
Last Answer : I'm pretty sure you can't. iLife is a OSX (Macintosh's operating system) only application, and requires it to install. It's the same reason why you can't install a Windows application on a Macintosh. ... don't explicitly say you are running Windows, but by saying a PC I assume you do mean Windows.
Description : Why are PC users so adamant about having their laptops always plugged in?
Last Answer : I hang out at coffee shops as well, and have asked this question. The reason I’ve gotten was because Windows doesn’t have an efficient way to tell them their battery is low. It’s just like on….then off.
Description : Why are my alert badges pixelated now (Mac OS X Lion)?
Last Answer : Rumor is it's a bug; no fix that I've hear of (unless it disappeared with 10.7.2 though that was mainly for safari and icloud). I suspect hope they'll be fixing it in the next 10.7.3 ... 've had some other issues with pixilation in 10.7 as well (image preview, login pictures) from what I hear.
Description : How do I get this window to stop popping up when I open Firefox on my Mac?
Last Answer : answer:I am having exactly the same problem and the same unworkable icon on my desktop. I have an iMac with the latest (pre-lion) OS 10.6.8 and have been trying to upgrade the Firefox for months. ... of asking fluther about it. So, I'm all ears. Doing the upgrades on Safari has been effortless.
Description : How do I obtain a new copy of the System Preferences app for Mac?
Last Answer : Re-install your mac applications with the DVD they gave you.
Description : Can anyone suggest a great webcam for a Mac?
Last Answer : Basically ever webcam out there is mac compatible nowadays, but an HD one will be more than $50. Just lOok at your local staples online or whatever you have around you.
Description : Mac OS X users: How many application icons do you have in your Dock?
Last Answer : answer:I like simplicity so I have 6 apps, not including Finder, along with the downloads and application folders to the right by my trash can. I don't know how to get a shot of just my Dock like you did ... . EDIT: And I've changed all my app icons because the standard ones just don't do it for me.
Description : On my Mac, how do I move the icons on the top bar around?
Last Answer : You can command-drag the system icons such as Time Machine, Clock, etc, around or off .but that doesn’t work on the 3rd party ones. You’d have to go into the preferences of those specific apps and see what you can do.
Description : Best Mac forum(s)?
Last Answer : answer:I’m a big fan of macrumors.com. As they’ve grown, moderation has loosened up a bit and the quality has slipped from where it was a few years ago as a result, but there are thousands of really helpful people there.
Description : Do you know of any application that will lock my Mac for a few hours?
Last Answer : It’s called the power button. Press it, leave the room, find three strong friends and shove your piano against the outside of the door, then go outside and play.
Description : How do I get this icon off my Mac!
Last Answer : Hold down the command key and drag it off the menu.
Description : Can I stream m4v movies to tivo from my mac?
Last Answer : Unfortunately it doesn’t seem so – unless something has changed since May 2009: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=420619
Description : Mac Mail unable to delete old emails in inbox. Any ideas how to fix this? I am using exchage.
Last Answer : I just figured it out. Never mind…
Description : How do I install Pidgin on Mac OS X?
Last Answer : I don’t think its available for OSX sorry
Description : What is a "must have" application if I would like to build wordpress sites on my MAC OS X?
Last Answer : Textwrangler: http://www.barebones.com/products/TextWrangler/ Cyberduck: http://cyberduck.ch/ Other than graphics editing, that’s all I use =)
Description : How do you change a mac screen saver password?
Last Answer : You have to change your password before the screen saver goes on. To change it open account preferences under your user name in the top right corner of the menu bar. To be able to wake up your puter ... box that says require a password to wake up. Is any of that what you are talking about???
Description : What mac should i buy?
Last Answer : @aligator – Hey welcome to Fluther! Were you thinking Desktop or Laptop?
Description : Am I missing something? I can't download the Live Mesh mac client.
Last Answer : Argh, as usual, answered my own Q. The Live Mesh site didn’t like Firefox. Trying in Safari correctly detected my OS version and began the download.
Description : Flash software for old mac?
Last Answer : Have you tried Here and selecting “Macintosh OS X 10.1 – 10.3”? that looks like where to get the installer. After installing you will probably have to close and reopen the browser (And if this answer was helpful, please mark it as a “Great answer” – I’m trying to get one of the awards ;-) )
Description : I cannot enable flash on my mac help!
Last Answer : Use firefox.
Description : How hard would be to get a job as a mac genius?
Last Answer : I don’t believe it’s very difficult. My cousin is a Mac Genius and she’s really had no other experience in computers job-wise before that, she’s just a mac nerd as well ;) They flew her out to California and everything for training, I thought that was pretty awesome.
Description : What mac apps can you not live without and why?
Last Answer : iTunes and Quicksilver
Description : Mac Fuse Drives?
Last Answer : Mac Fuse is basically a language so, the answer to your question is maybe infinite… it’s made to help the dev work on different needs, so I think there’s no number.
Description : Are there any good map programs for the mac?
Last Answer : I’m not sure if this is what you are looking for but if you have a GPS or want one with you map software this is great. http://www.macgpspro.com/
Description : What do I use the yellow port for on my Mac S-video adaptor?
Last Answer : the yellow port is simply another form of video out. you know on any composite cable (xbox, ps2, wii) how there are the red, white, and yellow cables. well the yellow one is video an that is what that port is for. use either the svideo port or the yellow one
Description : I need to re-pimp out my mac in terms of programs, firefox add-ons, bookmarks, anything else cool?
Last Answer : I'm not on Windows but I think Firefox extensions work on Mac as well, so here are some of my favorite add-ons: Adblock All-in-One Sidebar Compact Menu 2 CustomizeGoogle Download Statusbar DownThemAll! ... want to try it on your own accord. Bolded are the ones I favor the most, and why.
Description : How secure is a mac?
Last Answer : I work at an Apple Premium Reseller and use a mac at least 8 hours a day and i have never experienced any viruses, spywares or people that have been hacked. Sure, people say it exists, but that's ... (well, actually i've made it less secure by opening access to a lot of stuff through the network)
Description : Why so long to connect to internet on Mac after it's been asleep?
Last Answer : It has to search for networks, connect to it and communicate with the router for some secounds. It’s just how it is i guess.
Description : What are these rumors of the mac mini going away?
Last Answer : Hmm if you’re referring to my post in the other question… I’d heard that rumor about a year ago. Googling reveals a lot of rumors from mid 2007 but they don’t seem to have gone anywhere.
Description : What do you think of the mac mini?
Last Answer : The Mac Mini is a great budget computer. It includes built-in wireless (“Airport”) and Bluetooth. You can buy a $30 USB hub to add more devices.
Description : What is the best bittorrent client for a mac?
Last Answer : Transmission, until utorrent comes out for macs. Been using Transmission for a long time now. It’s simple to use and doesn’t hog system resources.
Description : Screensaver for my Mac?
Last Answer : Upgrade to Leopard, it’s a part of the default install.
Description : Add own .com domain name to .mac website made in iWeb?
Last Answer : I have had the same problem. Before that dumb-arse MobileMe took over, You would tell your domain manager to forward some ports and anyone typing in your mac address would be taken to your real site, ... connection, which involves dealing with your domain, not mac I think. Don't quote me on that.