My Mac's 10-year-old bluetooth
keyboard is acting up, and I'm pretty sure that it's death is imminent. I'd like to find a replacement, but Apple long ago stopped making full-sized wireless keyboards -- what are some good alternatives that exist in 2013?
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posted by schmod
on Feb 13, 2013 -
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After the OSX 10.8.2 update several days ago, my laptop freezes on wake from hibernate (at least, it only does it when it has been asleep for a while). I posted on the Apple support forums
here, but no one has responded. There are excerpts from my system log there.
Things I've tried: fixing permissions, SMC reset, turning off my gmail calendar updates (I saw a lot of errors in the log having to do with that) but no luck. Any ideas?
posted by Philosopher Dirtbike
on Sep 23, 2012 -
7 answers
Can anyone recommend a good and affordable Mac hardware and software tech in Austin, Texas?
I've had a series of drive failures and I'm in way over my head. Need help replacing drives, reinstalling OS and, if possible, cloning from a failed drive.
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posted by a humble nudibranch
on Sep 18, 2012 -
5 answers
Graphic Designer asks: Can I use a laptop as my "main" computer? I've been a designer for 20+ years and have used every mac since the original, but I've always had a
desktop mac as my go-to machine. Now, it's upgrade time, and I'm thinking of using just a laptop for everything. More inside...
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posted by ecorrocio
on Sep 18, 2012 -
17 answers
My MacBook's touchpad went wrong this morning. Everything I do is suddenly like fighting with a ghost. Mac forums are useless.
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posted by Navelgazer
on Sep 6, 2012 -
16 answers
Should I (a regular old computer user) get the Retina MacBook Pro? Or will the regular old MBP be sufficiently futureproof?
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posted by AgentRocket
on Jul 3, 2012 -
10 answers
Asking on behalf of a friend: she runs a weekly GoToMeeting webinar that now needs to be captioned in real time. Is there a good software solution?
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posted by theatro
on Jul 3, 2012 -
4 answers
Resumé filter: how do you tailor your resumé when you're applying to a job in which you have relevant (self-taught) skills, but no prior work experience in the field?
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posted by patnasty
on Jun 1, 2012 -
8 answers
I just visited Facebook and it showed me the login screen with the email address of the guy I'm dating as the username. I was using FB earlier today, puttering around, sending messages and whatnot, and I haven't logged out of FB or restarted my Mac since. What's going on here? Am I paranoid to think that he (or someone else) could have remotely accessed my computer?
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posted by anonymous
on May 31, 2012 -
19 answers
Can you help me make this decision about my Mac setup? Go forward? Stay pat? Start over?
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posted by lpsguy
on Mar 1, 2012 -
17 answers
Graphic designer, currently using a 2.4GHz Core2 dual-processor MacBook Pro (2gb RAM). Considering a new i7 quad-core MacBook Pro; I could get either the 2.2Ghz or 2.4Ghz. Would rather save $400 and get the 2.2Ghz. Is this a step down because of clock speed, a step up because double the processors, or apples-to-oranges? Which would you recommend?
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posted by barefoot
on Feb 16, 2012 -
20 answers
What is this icon that has mysteriously appeared in my Mac OS 10.6.8 menu bar, and how do I get rid of it?
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posted by invisible ink
on Jan 29, 2012 -
5 answers
I was an AD/Photoshop expert for years, but I've changed careers and my computer needs have become less hardcore than they used to be. I'm getting rid of old career/office stuff I don't need, but just realized I have an entire closet full of old Macs and hard drives that are full of all sorts of stuff I should probably sort through, consolidate, purge and/or save... How do people do that nowadays?
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posted by miss lynnster
on Nov 16, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm a proficient mac
user, but I think I'd like to know more about how my machine works. Where do I go to learn more?
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posted by Homo economicus
on Oct 19, 2011 -
12 answers
What is WebProcess and why do it and mds eat up most of my active RAM on my 2008 white MacBook running 10.6?
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posted by willhopkins
on Jul 31, 2011 -
5 answers
Can i use the OSX startup disc option to 'move stuff from old computer' more than once? I want to put old imac and old laptop all on my new laptop.
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posted by JJkiss
on May 26, 2011 -
3 answers
The New Macbook Pro: Go for the SSD or the ATA?
The SSD drives are much more expensive but supposedly a lot faster than standard ATA drives? Any Macbook Pro owners care to chime in on this?
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posted by bhb
on Mar 15, 2011 -
22 answers
I have a Mac laptop with Snow Leopard.
I have experience with mid-1980s Amiga graphics app
DeluxePaint II
I want to run that piece of software. I have tried to futz with Amiga emulators but have not been successful.
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posted by artlung
on Feb 6, 2011 -
11 answers
Is there a simple way to take a snapshot of a file structure/hierarchy on a Mac?
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posted by tawny
on Sep 30, 2010 -
6 answers
Mac OS 10.6.4 - my Disk Permissions are broken. How did this happen, and what do I need to do to fix it?
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posted by invisible ink
on Sep 16, 2010 -
3 answers
How upgradable is this iBook? A friend has an old iBook G4 he's indicated he'd be willing to let me have pretty cheaply. I use an iMac at home, but could use a nice portable laptop for occasional travel. The iBook as it is seems a little slow and sluggish to me - I'm just wondering, how "upgradable" is this model, for how much money, etc.? (details inside.)
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posted by dnash
on Jun 22, 2010 -
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OSX Snow Leopard and Win XP File permissions are not playing nice. The Mac seems to be writing permissions so that users on the windows XP file server cannot change or move the files. It says that you have to have "domain/user" permission.
Is there a way to set permissions on the mac side so that all content created on the mac will have permissions set to be open for all users to modify. Or anyone have any other ideas of what could be causing this problem? Thanks in advance for any advice.
posted by pleuroma
on Apr 23, 2010 -
2 answers
Mac OSX 10.6, Windows 7 and Ubuntu 9.10 are not playing nice in the area of permissions. Please help us hivemind nerds.
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posted by pleuroma
on Apr 1, 2010 -
3 answers
Install windows 7 install problems + can I install enterprise (with an enterprise key) from an ultimate disk?
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posted by kraigory
on Feb 23, 2010 -
3 answers
I'm about to receive a desktop computer (Windows 7 Pro) that I am going to use *solely* for playing an online game. Do I need any additional security or virus protection programs aside from what comes with Windows 7?
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posted by woot
on Feb 13, 2010 -
12 answers
I'm trying to make my "main computer" my 2 year-old MacBook Pro instead of my home-built desktop. How can I best do this? Does anyone have any dock recommendations for that MacBook Pro?
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posted by decrescendo
on Jan 13, 2010 -
21 answers
Any Apple Certified Macintosh Technicians in the house? How difficult was it for you to get certified?
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posted by sammich
on Nov 12, 2009 -
10 answers
I have a MacBook Pro running OS 10.6.1, and an Airport Extreme Base Station. Is there a user-friendly way to see if someone is trying to use my internet connection or hack into my network?
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posted by invisible ink
on Nov 10, 2009 -
17 answers
Switching from PC to a Mac. For those who have done it: What do you wish you had known then that you know now? I know this type question has been asked before, but it looks like it's been a while. So, give me your advice warnings, horror stories, revelations, etc.
posted by te1contar
on Oct 22, 2009 -
41 answers
What is the difference between an Apple Airport
Express Base Station, and an Airport
Extreme Base Station? I have a tiny 500-square foot apartment. All I want is to be able to surf the web wirelessly. Can I go with the cheaper Express Base Station? Why is one cheaper than the other (in other words, what can the Extreme do that the Express cannot)?
posted by invisible ink
on Sep 13, 2009 -
18 answers
What fonts does Adobe install on my Mac, and how can I separate them out?
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posted by yesno
on Jul 26, 2009 -
5 answers
What is the specific technical reason Windows machines get gradually more sluggish over time (and without a reformat and reinstall) whereas Macs don't seem to?
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posted by colinmarshall
on Mar 1, 2009 -
16 answers
My facebook, delicious and flickr aren't working, but all other sites are fine. What's wrong and how do I fix it?
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posted by carofowler
on Feb 2, 2009 -
8 answers
Is there an app/script/somethin'-sweet I can install on my Mac(s) that will allow me to organize my email INBOX?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Jan 31, 2009 -
10 answers
I allowed perl access past my firewall (Am I even saying that right?). Should I be worried? And how do I learn more about the subject so I'm not so clueless in the future?
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posted by dicetumbler
on Jan 11, 2009 -
8 answers
My husband lucked in to a free iMac and we'd like to set it up for our neice who is 11. Can you help us trick it out?
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posted by amanda
on Dec 4, 2008 -
10 answers
How do I talk a new Mac user through the process of deleting/optimizing a new-to-her computer over the phone?
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posted by Soulbee
on Aug 20, 2008 -
15 answers
Mac/PC Internet Sharing: My work PC (running XP) has an internet connect, but no wireless. Is there a way to connect my MacBook Air to my PC via USB so that my Mac can use my PC's internet connection?
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posted by lionelhutz5
on Aug 18, 2008 -
11 answers
In the current and near-future markets, are there viable opportunities for a Mac-specific IT guy, and are Apple certifications worth it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 14, 2008 -
12 answers
