Archive for the ‘os x’ Category

how to install Mac os x on and apple iBook?

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

I have a apple ibook and i am trying to install mac os x 10.5.2 but everytime i hit the button that says restart to install mac os x 10.5.2 my computer just sits at the gray apple screen forever how do i insall it on there right? What iBook do ...

How to install Mac OS X in a iMac G3?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

I got a iMac G3 (slot-loading) with Mac OS 9.2, but i want to install Mac Os X, a friend told me that it's imposible, but i see a lot of videos on you-tube of iMacs G3 running Tiger, How can i install Mac OS X? Note: i have the Mac ...

How can I install OS x on an extra drive in my PC?

Monday, September 28th, 2009

I'm going to try to get a summer job, and a computer shop. I would like to get some experience working with mac's, however i do not have access to a mac nor do i want to buy one. I do have an old 40gb hd, that i'd like to ...

when i upgrade to mac os x snow leopard will i lose all the programs i already have on my mac?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

wondering because i have mac os x leopard the newest version and am upgrading in sept to snow leopard and have extra programs i cant download again and dont want to lose!! please help!! thanks. No. What everyone is forgetting to mention is the Archive and Install option that will preserve your user settings, ...

What are the installer file names in Mac OS X and Mac OS 9?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

I need to know what the file extension is for an install file in Mac OS 9, as well as Mac OS X if possible. Thanks! The names are "Install Mac OS X" and "Install Mac OS 9.x.x" (1st x= some digit <3, 2nd X depends on the first X). It doesn't ...

What is the best Bittorrent program for Mac OS X?

Monday, September 21st, 2009

I've tried Transmission and it is just not cutting the fast speed (i made a lot of adjustments to bandwidth and NAT settings). Any suggestions for a new torrent program for Mac OS X that gets amazing speed? I don't have a Mac...But my personal favorites are Azureus and uTorrent. Both ...

How to make Mac OS X look and work like Windows?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Is there any way I can make Mac OS X look and work more like Windows? Yes, you read it right. I'm a really big Mac fan but I hate the operating system. And I don't want to spend the extra money on a copy of Windows seeing as how ...

if i reinstall mac os x from the disc to my macbook will everything get deleted?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

pictures, music, files, etc. i accidently deleted ichat and i'm running on mac os x 10.5.4 and i can't find anywhere to redownload ichat to my computer but i did read that i could get it from my installation discs. PLEASE HELP! You can install iChat from your Tiger installation disk.

Is there a way to instal Mac OS X on a custom built computer?

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

I've always wondered if there was a way, via a crack or program that could enable installation of OS x on a freshly built desktop computer. Yes, there are modified install disks that allow that, but it's illegal. If you want a UNIX-like system for a normal PC, just ...

OnyX for Mac OS X

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

*Credit goes to danielson19uk for the idea to make this video. http://www.youtube.com/user/danielson19uk An overview of the donation-ware maintenance and OS X tweaking utility known as OnyX for Mac OS X. Available for download at: http://www.titanium.free.fr/pgs2/english/download.htmlDuration : 0:9:1