Why is my iMac running slow? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 15 answers

How can we transfer valuable files from an ancient Macintosh to our Windows PC? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 11 answers

iTunesfilter: I'm running Mac OS 10.4 and Windows XP on my Mac Mini using Boot Camp. Thing is, I'd like to keep the two iTunes libraries in sync with each other. [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 1 answers

Who knows of a program like Sandboxie but for the Mac? Wikipedia's description: Sandboxie is a sandbox-type isolation software for the Microsoft Windows operating system. It creates a "container" in which programs can be safely launched without modifying the host's OS.
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 12 answers

OS X Backup Filter. I use a mac mini with it's limited had disc space, so also use an external USB drive to store big stuff like my iTunes Library, Lightroom Catalog, and Downloads. I need automatic backup help. [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 8 answers

Which HD would be a better (read: faster) drive for my soon to buy MBP? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 17 answers

I was hoping someone could recommend a one-stop DVD burning software for my Mac. I am wanting to make dvds that will work on my regular home player...I am running the latest operating system. My hopes are to have it be able to put a movie on a DVD-R and not invest in more expensive DVD-dual layer discs. Unfortunately, I am not good at using three different types of software to rip, edit, and burn, and hence the request for one all in one package. I know Wondershare does only dvd burning to dual layer. I have seen Fast DVD Copy but not sure how good it works, though it looks nice. Any suggestions? I appreciate all advice and wish all respondents and awesome week. Thanks.
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 8 answers

On Mac OS X Leopard, what's the most painless way to change my wallpaper? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Dead hard disk on a G3 iMac. Seemingly healthy 2nd-hand G4 iMac. If I try to access data on the dead machine via target disk mode, is there a chance—any chance at all—that I could screw up the healthy machine? [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2008 - 7 answers

I've tried several things to get rid of the spinning beach ball, willing to try, oh, several more. [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2008 - 6 answers

I own a 17" Macbook Pro and up until now, I have seen absolutely no need to take advantage of Boot Camp and install Windows on my Mac, but I recently ran into a program that I now use quite often and now I need to install Windows on my Mac. Its basically just to use this one program, but I'd like to keep the option open for PC gaming on the Windows side in the future. But it gets kinda complicated after that... [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2008 - 15 answers

Flash Player 9 doesn't work in Safari, but does work on Firefox on an Intel Mac. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 5 answers

Know any well-frequented bulletin boards / community posts in the NYC (Manhattan and Brooklyn) area? I teach software like FCP and Photoshop, fix Macs, and tutor people in how to use them. I've been running an independent consulting business for around 7 years, but I need some more good places to put up advertising (flyers put up around the city disappear sometimes within an hour). My rates are very reasonable but are not "cheap", so preferably bulletin boards in somewhat affluent areas preferred (but at this point, what part of NYC isn't gentrified...?) And, if anyone has any other NY-specific advertising ideas, I'm all ears (word of mouth has been my best friend).
posted on Jul 30, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to buy a 2-pronged figure-8 cable (IEC 320 type c7) with a Japanese plug to work in Japan with my MacBook power adapter. Where should I look for this in Japan, or even better is there somewhere online where I can buy it and have it shipped to Japan? [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2008 - 7 answers

Has anyone used mac freelance to manage their freelance biz? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2008 - 3 answers

What is the current word on buying a new Macbook? We're getting one for our daughter, who teaches 12th grade history. Shopping the online Apple Store, it all looks pretty straightforward. But there may be some tricks that we don't know. [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2008 - 34 answers

Awesome my Blackberry. [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 4 answers

Any way to save the voicemails on my iPhone to my macbook pro? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 5 answers

MacBook Pro screen weirdness - feature or bug? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Can Front Row be run in a window, or can videos being played in front row be bookmarked? I hate to have to try to skip back to where i was in a movie or tv show after doing something else...
posted on Jul 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a program for OS X which can monitor *exactly* what an installer does, so that I could find out every file or setting it's modifying? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2008 - 10 answers

Mac/Kodak EasyShare question [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm in the market for an MBP, and thus will need to migrate stuff from my PC eventually. I'm looking specifically for Mac software that are very similar in UI and/or features to the Windows software I'm using now. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 16 answers

The hinge that allows the lid of my macbook to stand upright has dislocated from the base of the laptop. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 6 answers

What the deuce? Why can't I type in certain areas using XCode? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

My laptop recently died, and I need to replace it. I'm thinking of getting the cheapest macbook or an equivalently priced Dell or Lenovo. Help me figure out which. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 18 answers

Whenever my Macbook Pro goes to sleep, it won't wake up. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 9 answers

Why did one of my key combinations stop working on my MacBook Pro? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Used-Mac-Filter: Have you bought one from GainSaver? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 2 answers

Brand new Mac convert - haven't used one since the IISE back in college. So far I love it but I have some questions about converting my peripherals or moving data like music, etc. [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Dearest Hivemind, I am looking to hire a freelance software developer to create some sort of workflow management tool for a small arts business. Apart from web designers/developers, I have never done this kind of thing before and am wondering if anyone could possibly have a look at my list of demands, and point me in the right direction to find my dream developer? I'm using Macs btw. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I have the first generation intel MacBook with this keyboard. Some of the F keys have special functions like volume up/down, and screen dimmer controls. The newer keyboard has additional functions like play/pause, next song, previous song, etc. I want to add the functionality of the new keyboard buttons to my old MacBook's keyboard. Is there software that will do this? Is there some other solution? Thanks!
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Trying and failing to transfer photos from camera to laptop - why won't my Macbook recognize my Canon S3 IS as a device? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 6 answers

display/resolution problem with monitor/macbook [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 3 answers

Upgrading HDD in my MacBook. I'd like to preserve my apps and preferences while re-installing Tiger. I have a backup that would be bootable if not for the fact that it's sitting on a non-Firewire external HD. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 4 answers

Annoyingly specific question about a failed Flash installation on a Mac: [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Mail won't let me delete one particular email! [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 7 answers

Mac osx/canon hg10 cannot get stills off camera. Video yes, stills no. We're supposed to have a baby any day now and this sucker ain't behaving (the camera-mac connection). I haven't had this kind of problem with a mac in 10 years. [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 4 answers

Tossing an idea around here ... I'd like to use my old Powerbook as a media server for my Windows network. [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 5 answers

I need the best (fastest, simplest) MAC-capable software for adding a logo to a photo and printing borderless. I'm having problems with Photoshop and Lightroom (not printing borderless) and I can't add a logo with iPhoto. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 2 answers

I deleted iChat, and would now like it back. How can I make this happen? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 4 answers

I don't like Microsoft Word much; it feels really bloated to me, and has so many features I never use. I've been looking for an alternative for some time. What word processor does the hivemind recommend for academic writing? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 34 answers

What is the cheapest USB mic I could find for a mac? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 6 answers

Data Backup Filter: I have about 6TB (yes TB, not GB) of data. I need to back it up BEFORE it crashes. I also need a good way to share it on the network. How can I do this? Details within... [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 28 answers

Is there a way to convert my current Windows XP install to a Boot Camp install for my just ordered Mac Pro? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 12 answers

I've got a Mac G4 running 10.4.11 and I've been experiencing worsening problems playing WMV files. I realize this is a kludge to begin with, but things are getting weird... [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Looking for a lightweight MP3 app for OS X, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 14 answers

Can you suggest improvements and help me work out the details of my plan to back up several hundred GB using the Mac? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 15 answers

What's the best calendar option for a 50-person, Mac-based company? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Decoding a 10bit video file ain't easy... [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 12 answers