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Redsn0w is one of the popular utilities that allow you to jailbreak your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Installing this software on your computer and connecting your device allows you to remove restrictions placed by Apple. However, this third-party solution can sometimes cause problems to arise that result in unstable performance on your gadgets. Be aware that jailbreaking, while legal, voids your warranty with Apple.
On most Intel Macs, you can install Ubuntu and not experience any major problems with your hardware. However, if you try to install Ubuntu 10.04 on an Intel Mac that uses Apple's Magic Mouse, the mouse will not work unless you edit the Linux kernel from the source code, compile it and then install it on your Mac.
Email clients do not always communicate properly with the free email services online, and Macs and Google are no exception. The Google servers require you to use specific settings in your email client and the default settings in the client are not always correct. There are a few things you can do manually to ensure your Mac detects the Google servers and sends and receives your email correctly through Gmail.
Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet program has been available for Mac computers since 1985. Excel is one of the cornerstones of Microsoft's highly rated and ubiquitous office software suite. Excel for Mac is functionally similar to Excel for Windows. While a transponder command is not available on either platform, this may easily be confused with Excel’s “Transpose” function, which is available both versions of the spreadsheet program.
The open source mySQL database software has gained adoption over the past decade to become a ubiquitous relational database system on the Internet. MySQL is available on nearly every operating system currently available, although configuration filenames and locations may vary by environment. In Mac OS X, mySQL uses my.cnf files to configure the database server options.
For many people, Google is the starting point for surfing new websites. However, when your computer or a website is compromised or damaged, you can find yourself looking at a site you neither wanted nor intended to visit, or you may be returned to your own computer. If you're using a Mac, the good news is that the problem isn't caused by a virus.
FileMaker, which is a database solution for small business, can be used to document business details such as jobs, contacts and customer information that are not covered in QuickBooks. FileMaker, developed by an Apple subsidiary, is useful for custom invoicing, while QuickBooks handles important general aspects of accounting. The two programs can be integrated on a Mac using Parallels and plug-in software such as 123Sync.
HTC Hero RUU (ROM Upgrade Utility) upgrade files are always executable files. These updates are easy to install on a Windows machine; however, executable files are not recognized on the Mac, which makes installing Hero RUU on a Mac much more difficult. You must first extract the rom.zip file, copy it to an SD card, and then apply it to update the HTC Hero. Fortunately, tools are available to assist you with the task of installing Hero RUU updates on your Mac.
Switching from a personal digital assistant such as a Palm Pilot to a Nokia Internet Tablet is not as easy as you might expect because you need to find a way to send the contacts from the PDA to the tablet. Directly syncing the two devices will not work in most cases, so the only reliable option is to sync the Palm Pilot and the Nokia Internet Tablet to Outlook. This ensures your Palm Pilot address book is properly converted to a Nokia Internet Tablet address book.
Making a Web page template in Adobe Dreamweaver for Macintosh is similar to creating a Web page, and the design process is exactly the same. After you finish creating a page, you can save it as a template and add editable regions, whether you use the Code Navigator, a feature introduced in Dreamweaver CS4, or the application's other design tools.
Apple Macintosh computers often use DisplayPort connections to connect MacBook Pro computers and Mac Mini devices to televisions and audio/video systems. These third-party adapters are slim and intuitive, with each cable's connector shape-coded to the jacks on the adapter itself. Using these adapters keeps the data from the Mac product to the display or television in the digital domain, maintaining clean and accurate audio and video.
Unusual behavior on your Mac may have a number of causes, but often the source is a failing hard drive. One place to check for issues is the OS X System Log, which can tell you whether there's an I/O error that might indicate a disk issue. By using some of your Mac's other system utilities, you may find the cause of the problem before your disk goes down completely.
Partitioning your Mac's hard drive is necessary if you want to use a second version of Mac OS or boot into Windows with Boot Camp. Before Apple adopted Intel processors, Macs used a file system known as Apple Partition Map. If you use one of those older computers and it's necessary to modify your partitions, it should be a fast process.
The BlackBerry Desktop Manager is a free download, which allows you to conveniently sync your BlackBerry smartphone with your Mac computer. Microsoft Entourage, an email client developed for the Mac OS, can also be used to simplify managing personal information and emails on your BlackBerry and computer. When using Entourage in conjunction with the BlackBerry Desktop Manager on your Mac, you may encounter a freezing error and can troubleshoot the problem.
The Xyron Wishblade device is an external digital cutter that connects to your computer via a USB connection. The device comes with the Wishblade Media Center application suite, which includes the Create and Cut Plus application. This application features three distinct menu panels that contains tools that Wishblade users can use to create, edit and manage their digital cut patterns. If you want to understand what these panels are, you must know the names of the tools that each panel contains.
The Citrix XenDesktop application is a desktop virtualization tool that allows you to distribute Web apps, desktop applications and virtual desktops to users all over the world. Paragrid Inc. is a Citrix partner that is certified to sell XenDesktop, so the Paragrid XenDesktop software is identical to the Citrix XenDesktop software. If you want to connect users to the your Citrix XenDesktop store to distribute your XenDesktop applications and resources, you can do so by filling in the required information on the "Citrix Receiver for Mac Setup URL Generator" page.
SlingCatcher devices are receivers designed to be used in conjunction with Sling Media's SlingBox devices. SlingCatchers come with an infrared remote that can be used to control the device's power, volume and mute commands, and can be programmed to work with other devices. If you have the infrared remote, or IR, that came with your Mac Mini, you can even program the SlingCatcher remote to work with your computer. Since the SlingCatcher remote and the Mac Mini remote only have the volume commands in common, however, you can only program the SlingCatcher remote to control the Mac Mini's volume level.
As of February 2012, a growing number of people are replacing their computers with Apple's iPad. Eighteen percent of respondents to a January 2012 IDG survey said the portable device had completely replaced their laptop or desktop PC. However, with the device's limited RAM, large files may not open on the iPad; the maximum size is primarily dependent on the application you're using to open the file.
Apple has accepted contributions from developers for many years, adding features and functionality to a variety of Apple platforms based on developer input. Along with the additional access to tools and utilities, Apple developers had access to exclusive discounts until 2010. These discounts, fleetingly referred to as the ADC discount, have disappeared with the transition to the Developer Programs.
The Apple Mac OS X operating system comes with a built-in color picker palette that allows you to change the colors of text and objects in applications. The color picker palette controls the colors used in built-in Apple applications including Pages, Keynote, Mail and TextEdit. The color palette includes a list of default colors, and you can create a custom palette of colors to be used in a specific project.
Apple's Pages word processing application, colloquially referred to by some as iPages, is a component of Apple's iWork suite. The application icon, which appears in the Dock of a Mac computer whenever the application is running, is in the shape of an inkwell and calligraphy pen. If the Pages application icon constantly disappears from your Dock, you can take action to make it stay put.
Apple's Mac Pro line features high-end computers with high-powered components to match. The Mac Pro is Apple's only tower-cased computer and, as such, it is also the most customizable Apple model available. If you wish to purchase a Mac Pro, you can build one computer from the ground up on Apple's website, allowing you to make a Mac Pro that fits your specific needs.
Overclocking the eMachine T5026 desktop computer to increase processor speed by at least 20 percent requires a few simple hardware additions and one or two software modifications. The increase allows a superior range of video accuracy with less dropout, less slowing of screen image and sharper pictures when playing video games. The three physical areas where improved performance is attainable are the random access memory (RAM) chips, the processor heat sink and the video-graphics card. Software is used to tweak the BIOS settings processor after installation of the hardware.
Tethering allows you to share your cell phone’s Internet connection with a Mac computer. The tethering process typically requires a USB cable that connects the cell phone to the Mac computer, and tethering software. Some cell phones support tethering through a Bluetooth connection. Before tethering, you should check with your cellular service provider to make sure tethering does not violate the terms of your service contract.
Because motherboards are specific to certain central processing units, or CPUs, you can only perform limited upgrades to existing computers such as the Dell Dimension 2350. To upgrade the processor and other peripheral devices, you need to replace the motherboard in the Dimension 2350. This can be done with an ATX motherboard of the correct, fitting, form factor. You must pay careful attention to the power requirements of the new motherboard and adapt the case-connector wires on the Dimension 2350 case.
When Apple first released the iPad, the device was peerless in its capabilities. Now, other manufacturers have come forward with their own devices to give consumers more choices in the tablet computer market. Among these is Amazon's latest version of its Kindle eReader, the Kindle Fire. The device does not have all the features and powerful hardware of an iPad, but matches many of its features with a substantially lower price tag.
The Wi-Fi capabilities of the Kindle Fire, Amazon's first Kindle with a color display, offer versatility when adding documents. Unlike some previous Kindle models, the Fire allows you to download documents from the Amazon Cloud online document storage service in addition to the more traditional method of connecting it to your computer via USB cable. Kindle Fire users may also use the personal documents service, which allows you to send files to your Kindle email address -- even bulk or zipped files.
AirPlay allows you to wirelessly stream music, movies and photos between your iPad and your Mac. Learn how to stream from a Mac to an iPad with AirPlay with help from an Apple certified support professional in this free video clip.
Just because you don't have a Mac doesn't mean you can't enjoy the benefits of Apple's Airplay service on your iPad. Enable iPad Airplay without a Mac with help from an Apple certified support professional in this free video clip.
Mac computers can be compatible with Toshiba TV sets. However, the connection between the two devices will depend on the model of TV and Mac computer being used. Also, you may need some additional hardware to complete the connection, especially if your Mac uses Apple's Mini-Display Port for monitor output.
Pressing certain function keys while restarting a Dell computer will let you configure the machine outside of Windows. Their functions vary slightly depending on what model you use and what version of Windows you are running. If you aren't sure what applies to your machine, look for the start-up options to flash in the upper right corner of your Dell's screen before it loads Windows.
When you start up your Mac mini, your computer hardware and operating system coordinate to perform a long list of tasks, from running a brief test of your hardware to loading all the parts and pieces that make up the Mac OS. Depending on the settings you choose in System Preferences, you may see a login screen near the end of the boot sequence. If the box where you type your user password doesn't appear on this screen, there are a variety of possible causes.
A DVI-to-ADC adapter is a standalone device that connects an Apple flat-panel or similar LCD display containing an Apple Display Connector to the Digital Visual Interface connector on your Mac. The adapter automatically converts the signals from your computer into signals the Apple monitor can process. DVI-to-ADC adapters vary in price and are available directly from Apple and third-party resellers.
An administrator account on a Mac computer can be password protected for security purposes, but if you forget this password, all is not lost. You can change it using the Mac version of DOS. On a Mac, this is called "Single User Mode" and provides the user with a command-prompt screen, where users can type in "commands" in order to make the computer perform tasks. You can reset your administrator password using a command in Single User Mode.
The ASUS M2N68-LA motherboard included with the HP Pavilion a6655f desktop computer comes equipped with an AMD Phenom X4 processor. If you decide to remove the original processor and upgrade it with a faster one, you will have to contend with increased heat. If you need increased cooling power, or are unhappy with the noise level of the CPU cooler included with the Pavilion a6655f, you can replace it with an aftermarket cooler.
The Apple Mac mini combines a compact form with an Intel processor and up to 8GB of RAM. At less than 1.5 inches tall, just under 7.75 inches square and under three pounds, the Mac mini puts considerable computing power on your desktop without the sizable footprint of a traditional desktop case. With support for HDMI, VGA and DVI video, the Mac mini also accommodates a wide range of compatible displays. If you see pixelated images while you're using your Mac mini, see if one of these issues is the source of your video distortion.
Cubase is an affordable, basic audio editing program made by Steinberg that is available for both Mac and PC users. If you have an iMac, it's likely that your computer has the juice needed to run the program, as most newer Macs already meet the minimum requirements set out by Cubase. Still, you'll want to do some checking to make sure you'll be able to easily install and run the program. Once you've determined that you can install it, the way that you set up and run the program is entirely up to you and your particular needs.
The NetGear WNDR3300 is one of NetGear's low-end dual band wireless routers. It offers wireless access on both the 2.4 gigahertz and five gigahertz ranges. The WNDR3300 is designed to be compatible with Apple operating systems. If you are experiencing problems connecting, the problem is most likely due to settings or environmental issues.
The Dimension E310 is a desktop computer developed by Dell and released in 2006. Standard versions of the E310 came bundled with Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system. They also featured two front-facing and four rear-facing USB ports, making the computer natively compatible with most USB-based printers. However, the E310 could also be equipped with a SCSI card and wireless connectivity, which also makes it compatible with printers that use those connection types.
The Netgear ReadyNAS 4200 is a network-attached storage system with a rack-mounted chassis and bays for up to 12 hard disk drives. Because the ReadyNAS 4200 connects to your network's switch or router rather than directly to a computer, it does not depend on operating system support for proper operation. The ReadyNAS 4200 works with Mac computers.
The Mac Silver, also known as the Mac Mini A1347, derives its informal name from its silver brushed-aluminum housing. As opposed to other Apple teardowns, such as those required for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, disassembling the Mac Silver is only moderately challenging. It does require a special tool, however – the Mac Mini logic board removal tool. The logic board removal tool is available from Apple as well as aftermarket purveyors.
If you're a Mac user and use Skype for instant messaging, you may have noticed a lack of emoticons that you see used by Windows users. While some of them are simply not available for Mac, others may just be hidden from view. To find and access them, you'll have to do a little digging.
The Mac Mini allows for users to have a desktop computer that is easily transportable, but, as with any computer, it's possible for technical problems to arise over time. If your Mac Mini looks as though it's blurry when connected to an HDTV, it can be difficult to properly use the computer. When troubleshooting problems such as this, checking the condition of your Mac Mini and HDTV can provide a potential solution.
The eMachine T5048 desktop computer, which features 5.1 channel surround sound, can experience audio problems that hinder your ability to use it as a media center: listening to music, watching TV/videos and playing games. Commonly reported audio problems include no sound, low sound or distorted sound from the computer speakers.
Back up AppleTV blobs by saving them on your computer with TinyUmbrella. SHSH stands for Signature Hash, and SHSH blobs are the secure signature hash files used by your iOS device. These signature files are used by the Apple Server to verify the version of your iOS. The AppleTV sends a request to the Apple Server, and the server sends back the SHSH blob file. If you save the blob file, you can send it to the Apple Server to trick it into thinking that your device is using the latest updated version of iOS. This is useful if you…
Installing printers is easier in OS X than with older versions of the Mac operating system. While the older and more problematic AppleTalk has been replaced by IP Printing and Bonjour in OS 10.7, some problems still crop up with printing. If your Mac Mini freezes during printing, most times the problems is corrected through basic troubleshooting.
When you minimize a program or window on a Mac computer, it normally squeezes onto the Dock located at the bottom or the side of your computer. However, some people do experience problems with this minimizing action, causing the entire computer to freeze up. This is not a normal thing, and there are a number of troubleshooting steps you can take to fix the overall problem.
Depending on the configuration of your Dell Dimension 8250 series computer, the system might have a variety of different drives installed. All 8250 series desktop PCs ship with at least one internal hard drive and some come with secondary hard disks as well. Additionally, most 8250 systems ship with an optical drive for playing and reading CD/DVD discs or burner drives that allow you to create your own discs. Regardless of the types of drives inside the 8250, if the system cannot find a particular drive, reasons for the failure are generally the same.
The Dell Dimension L500r is a desktop computer with an Intel Pentium III processor running at a clock speed between 500 MHz and 1.1 GHz. The Dimension L500r has an Intel motherboard with the Intel 810e chipset, which includes an integrated video adapter. The video adapter offers only modest performance for 3-D games. However, you can replace it with a discrete video card.
CQ100 is a ham radio application that allows you to use voice over Internet protocol (voIP) technology to communicate with ham radios on a computer. While you cannot install the CQ100 application directly on the iPad, you can install a CQ100 client called PocketPacket. You can download this paid PocketPacket application to your iPad from Apple's App Store.
