Apple Computers

When selling your Mac computer, it is critical to remove all of your information on the hard drive by erasing it--or "zeroing out" the data. According to Apple, deleting your data by sending it to...

USB drives have become increasingly useful for transferring files between computers. They are powered by the USB port on the computer and work automatically without special software. A USB drive...

Mac computers ship with the OSX operating system, but there are some often-used programs that run more smoothly -- or only run at all -- on Microsoft Windows. If you have a Macintosh computer with...

A DSL connection uses a telephone line to let a computer access the Internet. Macintosh computers often experience a slowdown in the speed of DSL connections that doesn't happen on PCs. Speeding...

Although laptops now outpace desktop computers in overall sales, it is often necessary to connect a laptop to a larger display. Fortunately for users of both Windows and Macintosh computers,...

The MP4 video format is a highly optimized file that has become very popular to use for watching videos on a computer or MP3 player. Converting the less compatible Windows Media Video (WMV) format...

Adding music to a jump drive is a fairly simple computer operation. A jump drive is type of data storage unit. The advantage of the jump drive is that it has a large storage capacity, anywhere...

Mac mini provides you with the reliability of a Mac and the convenience of a personal computer (PC) that can fit just about anywhere. The Mac mini, made by Apple, is one of the smallest personal...

MacBook laptop computers contain a slot-loading optical drive that reads CD and DVD disks. The slot-loading drive draws the disk directly into the computer when the user inserts it and differs...

A Mac Mini is a small desktop computer that does not include a display, keyboard or mouse. Mac Mini computers with Intel processing chips offer users an affordable computer running the coveted...

There has been much speculation about the iSlate and what features it will have and when it will be available for sale. In this article, I'll give you some basic tips to help you make sure you are...

Apple Computers has had considerable success in the past by producing products in categories that had yet to become mainstream. With its experience in making groundbreaking products like the...

Macintosh computers use the Quicktime file format as the standard for playing video. The OSX operating system is not able to see the Windows Media Video format (WMV), and so the Quicktime 7 Player...

Apple Macintosh computers come in standard configurations like any other computer company's models, but you can customize your Mac, whether you buy it from the Apple online store or in an Apple...

Thieves have been using fake security alerts more frequently as a way to steal people's personal information. There are several ways to spot a fake security alert and this article will guide you...

While they no longer are manufactured, many people still love their Apple Macintosh G3 computers. The first G3 Mac was the Powerbook G3 also known as Kanga. This laptop had a short life---only six...

Apple Computer Co. has made it a little more difficult to replace the random access memory chips on its unibody Macbook Pro 15-inch laptop than it used to be in older Mac laptops. For a long time,...

When you get that new Seagate external hard drive home and plug it into your Apple Macintosh computer, the new hard drive icon will appear on your desktop. But don't let that fool you. While you...

When you're speaking about ejecting a disk from a "side LCD monitor," you are referring to an iMac. A stuck disk may be related to either software or hardware malfunction. A faulty mechanism...

The Apple Macintosh G4 is a high-end workstation ideal for graphic, business applications, CAD/CAM and website development. Apple designs are known for the their simple "unplug-and-plug" design...

There are basically two main ways to design a photo book on an Apple Macintosh computer. The first is the professional way using high-end desktop publishing software such as QuarkXPress or Adobe...

Backing up the data on your iMac--or any computer, for that matter--is a necessary routine to deal with in this day and age, as hard drives can die without warning. Although the price of...

Small "Universal Serial Bus" (USB) drives are very convenient for carrying around data. Since both Mac and PCs have USB ports, pictures and music files can be quickly and efficiently put onto a...

When traveling overseas with electronic devices, familiarizing yourself with the converters and adapters that you will need in advance can save needless headaches. The alternating current (AC)...

MP3 audio files are highly compatible with audio programs on the Macintosh computer. There are a number of free audio editing programs you can use to create MP3 audio files from other audio...

As with all computers, keeping your Mac Mini clean will help extend its lifetime. The Mac Mini is a small desktop computer designed to take up little space on your desk and use a fraction of the...

The LCD screen connected to your Apple Mac Book laptop can malfunction over time and display black dots known as "dead pixels." If your Mac Book has developed dead pixels or isn't displaying an...

Once your Canon printer runs out of ink, you may think you need to go back to the store and buy a new cartridge. This isn't always the case, however. Ink cartridges are expensive, and if your...

HP (Hewlett Packard) is a large Windows-based computer company that also produces a large line of printers. If you use a Mac computer, you probably have discovered Mac doesn't produce its own...

Although CDs can be easy to create, store a decent amount of information and can be carried to most locations, CDs also have a significant downside. The underside of the CD can be easily damaged...

You might need your Mac Notebook's model information and serial number to give to customer service assistants if you have a problem with your computer. This will help them identify the problem...

Bluetooth technology allows you to connect various peripherals wirelessly to your computer. A range of devices support this technology, including headsets, mice, keyboards, cell phones and more....

The Apple iBook is a laptop computer that is no longer made by the company. Although the last model of the computer came off the assembly line a few years ago, the computer has been replaced by...

Occasionally it may become necessary to have access to your Mac's serial number. This is an important part of your system that may be necessary for certain benefits or features of your computer's...

Although fierce, the historic battle of Mac vs. PC generally boils down to style and preference. In fact, the hardware each use is surprisingly similar these days. However, enough tangible...

We all grew up playing Nintendo with our friends. Now bigger and better gaming systems are dominating the world, but a lot of people still want to play the old and great classics they grew up on....

Video conferencing no longer requires high-end technological gadgets that cost a fortune. Today, all you need to hold a video conference with colleagues and clients are a webcam and a good...

Most slide scanners now work with Apple Macintosh computers, whether they are flatbed or slide-specific scanners. The key to scanning slides is using the best scanner you have available, editing...

Whether you want to watch a movie from your computer or play music videos for a party, the S-video adapter for the Powerbook G4 connects your laptop directly to your television, which allows you...

Do you have an old iMac G3? Possibly, you tucked it away in the closet for five or more years or just purchased it on eBay. It may be elderly, but your iMac has quite a bit of life still in it. ...

Switching from a PC to a Mac computer is relatively painless due to the ease of the Mac computer setup. Although software programs must be re-purchased as they are incompatible with Mac computers,...

Running a repair of Windows XP on a MacBook is fairly similar to doing it on any other computer. The only difference is that booting to a CD on a Mac is not quite the same as doing it on a PC....

So you’ve purchased a new external hard drive for your Mac? But when you plug it in, it refuses to be read? Try these simple steps to install an external hard drive with OS X.

All modern Mac computers come with built in iSight web cameras. However, before you start video conferencing on your Mac with an iSight camera you need some other software in order for it to work....

Apple's Mac Mini computer comes pre-installed with a component called the "AirPort," which allows you to connect to a wireless network. This built-in wireless card uses 802.11n technology, which...

Apple Macintosh laptops have a multitude of connectivity ports. Most of them also include slot-loading CD/DVD drives, but no computer in the Macintosh family has a floppy disk drive. This is...

Mac Mini is a small computer created by Apple that is slightly larger than a standard external hard drive. The keyboard, mouse and monitor come separately; since there is no included monitor, you...

Unlike Windows-based computers, Apple's Macintosh computers aren't as easy to modify with new functionality, such as TV tuner cards. Instead, if you want to view and record live television on your...

Although temporary Internet files are helpful when accessing a site you frequently visit due to the stored information, these files can put your privacy at risk if spyware or malicious software...

Comparing the speeds of different Macintosh computers is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. Because all Macs use the same architecture for their OS X operating systems, you...