My daughter has an iBook G4, running OSX 10.5 (Leopard). She's in Argentina, and having issues with the wireless connection. I need a little MetaFilter brain power: She can connect to the router in her apartment (she rents a room), and she can access 192.168.1.1, and gets router login prompt. But she can't get out to the Internet. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2008 - 7 answers 
Awesome but slightly rambunctious 8th grade class going on a school trip to the country. Rain is possible. Possibility of ultra-rare recreational computer access is likely to be a highly compelling reward for good behavior. The kids speak German. With all of these givens, what non-crack-like game should I install on the beater iBook G3 12" running 10.4 that I'm sending the teacher off with? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 8 answers
What free/low-cost/simple kinds of things can be done to the clamshell G3 iBook my mom uses for really basic web stuff to make it function better? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 9 answers
iBook G4 battery is out of juice. Computer won't start up... even when AC adapter is plugged in. Is there something else going on? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers
A question about reselling an ibook g4 with a broken screen. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers
I've currently got a HP Mini-Note 2133 running Ubuntu. I was going to take a stab at installing OS X on it this coming weekend when I realized I could get a 12" iBook or PowerBook G4 for roughly the same price and it would still be small enough I wouldn't mind carrying it around with me all the time and it would run OS X with no hassle. I'd keep my MacPro as my primary workstation that I use for image editing and such, this would just be for email and for surfing the web on the go. If I get a G4 era laptop and install Leopard on it (want to use Back to My Mac after I roll my own dot mac) will I have any issues? I've only recently become a Mac user after years on Linux, so I never used a PPC-based system. Will application like Camino, Mail, Adium, etc all run with no problems? This is what the universal binary thing is all about, right?
Anything else I should be aware of? Any tips or tricks for slimming down 10.5 to make it run better on the older hardware?
Thanks!
posted on May 27, 2008 - 7 answers
Why does the AppleWorks icon appear briefly (and then disappear) on my Dock when I start or wake up my iBook? This is making me ridiculously cranky. Help me minimise my raaaage!
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 5 answers
Anyone have experience with 3rd party batteries for Apple portables? [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 6 answers
Is it possible to use the modem in an iBook running Tiger to send and receive voice messages? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 4 answers
Yes, another ibook question... Freezing/Crashing...(more inside) [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 9 answers
What USB2/FireWire video camera would you get for an iBook whose owner wants to video chat? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 6 answers
How can I control my Olympus E500 with my mac? [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2007 - 1 answers
Is it worthwhile to upgrade the RAM on a six-year-old iBook? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 16 answers
Can I use my iBook with an iPhone? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2007 - 4 answers
I'm switching. Help this longtime Windows user love his new iBook. [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 25 answers
Question about power source on an iBook G4. (Namely: I think it's broke. Is it, in fact, as totally borked as I think it is?) [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 13 answers
A friend bought me this monster cable to hook my ibook g4 up to my TV, but my tv has composite video. i haven't been able to locate a working converter-- anyone have any ideas?
posted on May 30, 2007 - 8 answers
The tip (inside stem) of my power adapter broke off in my wife's computer (White iBook G4). Thus, its unable to recharge. How do I get it out? What are these parts called so I can look it up at an appropriate place? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 16 answers
I am trying to connect my G4 iBook to my TV, but apparently I don't have the right combination of output cables. I need some advice here. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 11 answers
Why is Mac OS 10.4.9 so slow on my iBook G4? I've tried everything I can think of and am going crazy. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2007 - 16 answers
My six-year old iBook, plugged into the wall for internet, can't hold the connection. Sites will be loading just fine, and then it's as if the cord has suddenly been unplugged. The problem seems to be in the physical connection with the computer, not with the cord or the source. [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2007 - 11 answers
broken ibook conundrum: help me come up with an affordable and sensible replacement solution? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 5 answers
Help me get my ibook's LCD working, please. [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2007 - 3 answers
Can my 2002 iBook be revived? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2006 - 11 answers
Why won't my iBook's tv adapter work? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2006 - 6 answers
My wireless router and my iBook G4 aren't playing nice. Our iBook G3 connects wirelessly without fail. [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2006 - 6 answers
I'm looking at buying an old G3 iBook (900 Mhz), but I've heard some rumblings that Leopard might cut off G3s all together. How likely is it that this would happen with Leopard? How many more releases is it reasonable to assume this Notebook would be supported?
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 13 answers
Installing Xubuntu on an iBook SE with a broken CD drive: possible? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2006 - 9 answers
From iBook to MacBook. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 6 answers
Read/write permissions on an iBook. [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2006 - 10 answers
Looking to buy a MacBook. Wanting to make sure it's ready for primetime. [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2006 - 42 answers
My Palm hates my mac. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2006 - 9 answers
What external resolution can an old 800Mhz G3 iBook with 32 MB VRAM drive? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 5 answers
My iBook doesn't love my gamepad. How do I get the romance started? [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2006 - 0 answers
Help save my laptop! I was using my G4 iBook last night, and suddenly the screen went black. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2006 - 10 answers
I'd like my gateway mac to be a 'clamshell' G3 ibook. Is this a wise decision? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 29 answers
My iBook loves to disconnect from my Airport Express that I have set up in my dorm room. Basically, I'll go to sleep, go to the laundry room, or come back from class, and the network doesn't show up in my "Available" list anymore. The green light is still on (it's not showing yellow, blinking or otherwise), and the only way to fix it is to unplug the router for about 5 seconds and reconnect (effectively resetting it). [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2006 - 12 answers
Possible water spill on the trackpad and button; is my iBook damaged? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2006 - 6 answers
wifi sharing via USB dongle filter: Is it possible to share network/internet connection via a usb dongle (from XP)? if so how? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2006 - 7 answers
iBook SE 466 (Clamshell) and iBook 500 (white, G3 processor) - Can I use the Clamshell's DVD drive in the iBook 500? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 4 answers
Sick iBook: Can I fix this myself? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2006 - 6 answers
I'd like to upgrade my iBook G4 with Bluetooth... [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2006 - 3 answers
Is my cracked LCD screen causing my iBook to crash? Also, what is my best route for fixing the screen? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2006 - 8 answers
I'm a longtime PC user who is considering purchasing a Mac laptop for personal use. I'm relatively unfamiliar with Macs, and need advice! [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2005 - 34 answers
If my iBook's battery were to be dead, as opposed to my iBook clearly being defective, how might it behave? [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2005 - 16 answers
New Mac UserFilter - Loading up a new iBook: What software and utilities should I put on it. [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2005 - 19 answers
The internal hard drive on my G3/600Mhz iBook is not long for this earth. I'm looking for advice from MeFis who have replaced the drive themselves; specifically, if faced with the task again would you say "Hell no!" or rather "Wow, that wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be"? [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 17 answers
I have a new 12 inch PowerBook with original power adaptor, my girlfriend has a 1 year old iBook with original power adaptor, I also have an old 15 inch 877 MHz "TiBook" PowerBook with an aftermarket power adaptor supposedly built just for that TiBook (at least I was told it would work with that TiBook.) Can we share power adaptors? Or should I only use my new power adaptor with my new PowerBook?
posted on Dec 6, 2005 - 7 answers
Help me make Apple replace my adapter. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2005 - 14 answers
I'm a brand spanking new Mac user, where do I start? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2005 - 45 answers
What linux distro is best for Macs? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2005 - 18 answers
Problem with iMovie bloating files and crashing. [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2005 - 4 answers
Ever since upgrading to QuickTime 7 and Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger), I've noticed that apparently what I think is the H.264 and H.267 codecs play very choppily on my machine. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 11 answers
I'm planning to buy an iBook within the next 6 months -- hopefully before the end of the year. Should I incorporate the upcoming switch to Intel processors into my purchasing plans? Is it time to hurry up or wait? [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2005 - 8 answers
I'd like to be able to watch tv and record it on my G4 iBook. I know that there are a plethora of ways to do this on the PC side, with a special card or whatnot. Is there a (cheap!) way to do this with my mac? It has to be external, obviously, since I'm going to be using it with the iBook.
posted on Oct 9, 2005 - 10 answers
MacFilter: What is the best online source to purchase used iBooks at reasonable rates? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2005 - 10 answers
What does is mean when my G3 white iBook's sleep light flashes very quickly when I am either booting up or trying to shut down? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2005 - 5 answers
Why does my Mac sometimes go into kernel panic when I unplug the firewire webcam? It happens on a variety of occasions: sometimes multiple apps are open and CPU usage is high, other times it's right after a fresh reboot. (iBook G3/700Mhz, 384MB RAM, Mac OS X 10.2.8, and the webcam is a Unibrain Fire-I.)
posted on Jul 5, 2005 - 12 answers
I'm having issues connecting to all online functions on my 3-year old iBook when I use dialup (via the internal modem)...[more inside] [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2005 - 2 answers
What are your favorite Mac-only tips and tricks (like the instant-off / instant-on feature when you close the lid of an iBook) from which a switching Windows user would benefit?
posted on May 19, 2005 - 41 answers
Why are the letters flaking off the keys on my brand-new iBook? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2005 - 11 answers
Shoud I put my iBook to sleep, or shut it down, when I'm done with it? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2005 - 18 answers
MacFilter: I'm buying my first Mac shortly-- an iBook. (After years on first Commodore then Windows) Can anybody share any resources (forums, websites, etc) that they find useful? How about any tips or tricks for a brave soul's first foray into OSX?
posted on Jan 3, 2005 - 22 answers
A long-time PC user, I am planning to switch to Apple, replacing my centrino laptop by a 12" ibook G4 (I want a small computer).
Most of the standard Apple configurations come with 256MB of RAM: is this because OSX needs less memory than XP (since most laptop configs today come with 512MB), or do I need to go for 512 (768?) megs?
I mainly use my computer to browse the web, send & receive e-mails, do some word processing, and manage my MP3, which I only store on my iPod.
Other question:
If I buy the computer at the local Apple Store (I'm in NYC), I'll only be able to get a memory upgrade, and not a hard disk upgrade. The laptop comes with a 30GB drive. For a Windows PC, I'd go for 60GB: should I do the same here? This would make me have to order it online, which is a bit of a problem (I'm not often at home...).
posted on Dec 6, 2004 - 33 answers
I have a Palm Zire that I sync with my iBook. Calendar and To Dos sync with iCal and Address Books sync well, but I have to view my memos in the big bloated Palm Desktop. Is there an app for Mac to sync with Memos? Version Tracker has this but I have always disliked Stickies, and would prefer a nice little app with a list of my memos all in one place if such a thing exists. Suggestions?
posted on Dec 1, 2004 - 1 answers
Death of an iBook. A couple hours ago, in the exact instant that I pushed the button to turn off my iBook G4, the iBook made a weird sound, its power was cut out immediately and abruptly went dead in a split-second (instead of the usual, slower process). It doesn't restart. It doesn't. Batteries are OK, by the way. Two questions: how bad is it, is it just electrical or the hard disk has been damaged as well? Also, I have put a lot of expensive software (Photoshop CS, Toast Titanium, Office, etc) in it. I still have the cd's and serial numbers, will I be able to reinstall them when the iBook's been fixed? It is still under guarantee, it's 7 months old. (more inside)
posted on Nov 1, 2004 - 12 answers
Wireless Help! iBook related. (more inside)
posted on Sep 28, 2004 - 5 answers
So I have an iBook G4, and the power cord has two components -- the cord itself, one end of which connects to the computer and the other end of which connects to the transformer, and a detachable piece that contains the two prongs that actually interface with my power outlet. The power cord has been failing to maintain a connection with the wall so I ordered a new one, under warrantly. They only sent the transformer piece, meaning I had to reattach my old pronged piece and, lo and behold: Still not working. [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2004 - 8 answers
I have a PC with WinXP Pro. She has an iBook with Mac OS X. Together they fight crime share a router. e:\ is where I shove all my porn music. How can I make this available to her to copy what she wants to her machine or her ipod?
posted on Aug 7, 2004 - 5 answers
When your iBook G4 loses faith in the idea that it has DVD drive, complaining of an error [-70012] when you stick a DVD in; when even firmware prompt commands like "eject" won't pop it out; when you realize that for purposes of style you have been deprived of a manual-eject pinhole; in such straits, friends, is there any hope of freeing your Digital Versatile Disc of "Spiderman" from the drive?
posted on Jul 21, 2004 - 13 answers
Is it possible for me to swap the 12" screen from my G3 iBook into a 12" aluminum PowerBook?
posted on Jul 12, 2004 - 8 answers
Firefox on OS X keeps crashing...help! (more inside)
posted on Jun 17, 2004 - 15 answers
Desperate Mac question: My iBook won't let me erase & reinstall Panther because computer is now running 10.3.3. [mi]
posted on Jun 9, 2004 - 12 answers
Is there anything that makes recent models of Powerbooks superior to recent iBooks with a comparable processor?
posted on May 3, 2004 - 17 answers
The ink is wearing off the keys on my Macintosh "iBook." Are they easy to replace?
posted on Apr 16, 2004 - 6 answers
GarageBand woes. I have a white iBook G3 600MHz / 256MB RAM / 30GB hard disk. The machine does great with iMovie, Safari, Office, etc, but it's choking on GarageBand with "System Overload" errors. I try to play a 2-track composition with 1 instrument that's not a piano and it just stumbles and croaks. I'm sad, that Apple is leaving such a relatively new machine in the dust. My question is: should I bother upping the RAM? I know it will help at least somewhat, but will it make the difference between GarageBand exploding and GarageBand performing really smoothly? If not, I'd rather take the $100 I'd spend on new RAM and save it toward a new PowerBook G4. But then, is a G4/1GHz really going to be that much better than a G3/600MHz? Advice?
posted on Feb 23, 2004 - 19 answers
I'm almost in the market for a laptop, and being that I've got a very nice Windows machine in front of me (and that i'm sick to death of it), I'm seriously considering 'Switching'. However, I've got a few questions for the Zealots of the audience: [MI]
posted on Feb 5, 2004 - 18 answers
