I'm planning on getting a Mac Mini with Lion Server. I don't have much experience with security or setup. Point me to some basic articles, sites, or books, please. I'll also take any advice the hivemind might have as well.
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posted by nevercalm
on Nov 29, 2012 -
1 answer
Moving windows or palettes around in Photoshop CS5.1 on Mac OS X 10.7.3 is a total nightmare. This is the only app giving me this problem. Halp.
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posted by littlerobothead
on Mar 20, 2012 -
1 answer
Please hope me! Far from home and locked out of my Mac due to international language keyboard issue.
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posted by dacoit
on Jan 31, 2012 -
7 answers
I have GeekTool v3.0.1 running on 10.6.8. How can I get it to start up on login and just run in the background?
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posted by tommasz
on Nov 29, 2011 -
3 answers
I need to reinstall Mac OS X on my 2011 MacBook Pro urgently, but my install disc is unreadable. Previous versions of MacOS won't install on this laptop, as it requires a more recent build. What are my options?
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posted by baggers
on Jul 4, 2011 -
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I have a guest staying with me who suggests that Apple uses PCs and PC-based CAD software for doing the mechanical design of their products. I'm skeptical, and consult the mighty and infallible Oracle of Metafilter for first hand verification. Anyone know what they use... for real?
posted by FauxScot
on Feb 2, 2011 -
11 answers
I have a 2007 era Mac Mini running 10.4 Tiger, that I'd like to upgrade to a brand new iMac (that comes with 10.6 Snow Leopard). However, due to my software, I'd like to keep using on 10.4 the new iMac. Will the new iMac allow me to install Tiger on it, using my original 10.4 install discs from the Mac Mini?
posted by dacoit
on Feb 25, 2010 -
16 answers
Please help me correctly diagnose this video/display problem on my 3-year-old, out-of-warranty Mac Pro.
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posted by tomorama
on Jan 13, 2010 -
5 answers
Buggy finder in OX 10.5.8
Recently my finder has gotten really buggy - even though I have disabled spaces and expose they will spontaneously launch. Also when I open folders in the finder they will flash repeatedly before stopping and letting me click into them. I also have a hard time renaming files by clicking into the file name on the finder.
Does anyone have any ideas??? Thanks!!
posted by cg2
on Oct 8, 2009 -
4 answers
Please hope an OS X/Open Directory/Kerberos n00b -- I can't reset the directory administrator's password in OS X Server 10.4.
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posted by liquado
on May 13, 2009 -
5 answers
I have OS X 10.5.6 and Logitech V470 bluetooth mouse.
1. When I hide the dock it stays hidden and there is no way for me to get the dock to reappear without turning off autohide
2. My courser works sporadically
a. sometimes it will only work on some area's of the screen
b. sometimes it won't recognize clicks
Are these related? and can I fix this?
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posted by the_binary_blues
on Mar 18, 2009 -
3 answers
Is there any software of Mac OS X that will protect my bittorrent seed/leech ratio? I'm looking for something like
GreedyTorrent, but for mac. Obviously, freeware is preferred but I'm willing to hear any suggestions.
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posted by alitorbati
on Oct 1, 2008 -
7 answers
Has anyone tried installing Windows Vista in BootCamp (On a Mac) using an upgrade disk? I've installed Vista perfectly using
this guide on a computer I built myself, but I want to do it on a new Mac.
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posted by Aanidaani
on Dec 18, 2007 -
2 answers
What Mac OS X application (or command-line utility) will join RAR files that come in the form
filename.r01,
filename.r02, etc.?
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posted by WCityMike
on Apr 26, 2007 -
23 answers
Does anyone know of a mac program to catalogue cds - which will allow me to IMPORT my exisiting files (.csv) from my PC Music catalogue program?
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posted by Megamix
on Mar 11, 2007 -
5 answers
Do you have ant ideas for extending the useful lifetime of a 12" 867 MHz PowerBook G4?
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posted by nthdegx
on Aug 20, 2006 -
15 answers
Is it possible to Fax a PDF in OS X Tiger? When I try, the result is cut off and in landscape orientation
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posted by ParisParamus
on Apr 24, 2006 -
6 answers
I love most of Apple Mail. I love the three-column wide view of Thunderbird. (Vertical view) Is there any way to keep the features of Mail, but hack it to display lists and previews more like Thunderbird? I've found interface hacks and add-ons for almost every other possible option.
posted by clango
on Mar 8, 2006 -
5 answers
Is there an OS X app that will do what Apple's backup does but without having to be a .Mac member?
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posted by photoslob
on Jan 23, 2006 -
13 answers
I'm quickly becoming a member of the Mac Cult with my shiny new PowerBook. I can't seem to find a MS Streets&Trips or Mappoint like app though.. Any suggestions?
posted by joshgray
on Jun 22, 2005 -
6 answers
I switched over from my Windows desktop to a Mac, and I loved it. Unfortunately the Mac had to go back to it's original owner. I've tried various distros of Linux and none of them seem to satisfy my OS X addiction.
Can anyone recommend an OS that will tide me over until I can get the money for another Mac?
posted by jackofsaxons
on Jun 20, 2005 -
16 answers
Is there an application (for OS X) that shows me who's trying to connect to my mac? Kinda like
Little Snitch, but for incoming connections? Netstat just gives me a huge list of everything happening on all ports, which is kinda useless to me.
posted by slater
on Apr 5, 2005 -
7 answers
What's the cheapest iChat-compatible camera available for OS X?
posted by blueshammer
on Dec 5, 2004 -
7 answers
What's the best procedure for upgrading to Panther (OS X 10.3) on a machine that's already been upgraded from 10.1 to 10.2? "Archive and Install" sounds like the best compromise between cleanliness and laziness – any problems to watch out for?
posted by timeistight
on Jan 27, 2004 -
7 answers
