What New Laptop should I buy? [more inside]
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet on Dec 20, 2008 - 24 answers

What is the best, most efficient FREE way to get a bunch of people on the same page with IPA or special character fonts, across platforms? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Dec 12, 2008 - 16 answers

What is the best way to sync folders on a Mac to folders on a PC media server across a network? [more inside]
posted by raddevon on Nov 26, 2008 - 11 answers

New MacBook or old MacBook Pro? [more inside]
posted by nickthetourist on Oct 14, 2008 - 24 answers

Setting up a wifi network for parents - PC and Mac - need current router recommendations [more inside]
posted by micawber on Oct 8, 2008 - 10 answers

So I finally got around to setting up my wireless video webcam. I like the camera, I like that it's wireless and streaming video, but I can't view the video from any of my three Macs, though it works with my Dell laptop. When I try to view from my Mac (on IE, Firefox, or Safari) I get the video page but no video. [more inside]
posted by rinosaur on Sep 29, 2008 - 7 answers

When and where should I buy a laptop (also: what kind?!)? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Sep 11, 2008 - 16 answers

mac files show up on pc but can't use - won't show up at all on mac. What to do? [more inside]
posted by katyjack on Sep 5, 2008 - 11 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? [more inside]
posted by lionelhutz5 on Aug 18, 2008 - 11 answers

How can we transfer valuable files from an ancient Macintosh to our Windows PC? [more inside]
posted by davcoo on Aug 5, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm writing an article for my local chamber of commerce newsletter: "Here are the top 5 things you can do right now to make using your computer a better experience". But I keep overcomplicating things. [more inside]
posted by disclaimer on Jun 11, 2008 - 31 answers

recommendations for good system back-up software programs? [more inside]
posted by violetk on May 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Can anyone help me figure out how to resume file sharing capabilities between my MacBook Pro and my Windows Vista PC after my 'Book has been in Sleep mode? [more inside]
posted by newfers on May 2, 2008 - 2 answers

We'd like to be able to share calendars in a mixed Windows/Mac shop. Difficulties: delegating calendars to be writable by multiple individuals, offline access, avoiding upgrading Exchange and Entourage. [more inside]
posted by I EAT TAPAS on Apr 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Mac/PC webcam options (hardware and software)? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Apr 17, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I securely access my PC files using my wireless iBook on my home network? [more inside]
posted by sidereal on Mar 27, 2008 - 13 answers

I need help finding a mac-friendly budgeting software to assist in getting my act together! (I've tried mvelopes and iBank!) More details inside... [more inside]
posted by nataliecay on Mar 19, 2008 - 8 answers

PCtoMacFilter: Is there an easier (faster) way to get my 37 gigs of music stranded on my PC formatted iPod onto my new Macbook than copying it to a PC with 3rd party software, burning it to dvds, and then ripping the dvds onto the Mac? Apple says "no," but please tell me they are wrong.
posted by Hollow on Mar 15, 2008 - 14 answers

Is there any way to use to guitar controller for the Mac / PC version of Guitar Hero III on a PS2? There seem to be plenty of PS2 -> USB adapters out there - anything that goes the other way?
posted by obiwanwasabi on Feb 22, 2008 - 2 answers

How to send the "Windows Key" over VNC from from Mac to PC? [more inside]
posted by sockpup on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

I can use document properties to make a pdf file open at 100% on my mac, but its all blown up and wonky in reader on PCs. Anyone know how to make 72dpi pdf files open with a 1-1 px ratio on a PC?
posted by muscat on Jan 17, 2008 - 1 answer

which is the best laptop if you're working with graphics ? [more inside]
posted by sgt.serenity on Jan 11, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm looking for help compiling a top 20 "must play" list of essential videogames. [more inside]
posted by monkeyagent on Jan 8, 2008 - 66 answers

I need to install new software on an older Macbook with a broken CD/DVD drive; can I do this by putting the CD or DVD into a windows pc and sharing it; or can I put a disc image on a USB drive? [more inside]
posted by troybob on Jan 3, 2008 - 7 answers

I want a simple mobile phone with a monochrome screen and a fast interface that can sync contacts with my Mac or PC via a cable or IR. Something like the Nokia 1110 but with the ability to sync! [more inside]
posted by tkbarbarian on Dec 19, 2007 - 3 answers

Help me find all those small but necessary apps, as well as the fun and ostentatious bells and whistles, for my new desktop (linux)! What are your favorites? [more inside]
posted by Barmecide on Dec 19, 2007 - 6 answers

I need help in stopping my campus IT group from their hostile tolerance of macs to outright banning of them on campus though a multi-platform environment is supported in the rest of the university system. Long explanation to follow... [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Dec 15, 2007 - 22 answers

Help me shoot my wife: suggest a first-person shooter we can play against each other. I'm on a Mac (pentium macbook pro); She's on a PC (about four years old, without the latest and greatest graphics card). We have a home network. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Dec 13, 2007 - 27 answers

Is there any way to make the PC version of The Sims 2 that I mistakenly downloaded work on my Mac OS X? Please? [more inside]
posted by pieliza on Dec 5, 2007 - 13 answers

Syncing up 2 USB Hdd on a Mac and Font converting software (PC to Mac) [more inside]
posted by spinko on Nov 27, 2007 - 4 answers

Please help me choose between mac or pc! I am planning to purchase a new pc. I found two that are within my price range and seem to be good choices. The problem is one is a PC and one is a Mac! Help me figure out which one is right for me. Here is a link to the PC and here is a link to the Mac. I am on a budget! [more inside]
posted by austinlee on Nov 7, 2007 - 58 answers

Recommend a keyboard for use on a Bootcamp'd Mac. [more inside]
posted by yerfatma on Nov 1, 2007 - 11 answers

What are the core tech support skills needed to work in a school district and how can I improve those skills this weekend? [more inside]
posted by fenriq on Oct 27, 2007 - 5 answers

I want to encrypt a CD with a very simple password. [more inside]
posted by ndicecco on Oct 23, 2007 - 11 answers

Anybody have experience doing manipulation of video in near real-time? Advice and general guidance needed. [more inside]
posted by srboisvert on Sep 27, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I connect my NTFS hard drive to my new mac? [more inside]
posted by smithmac_99 on Sep 26, 2007 - 5 answers

Opening ClarisWorks Documents on a PC? [more inside]
posted by suasponte on Sep 21, 2007 - 6 answers

I have a Mac laptop, which replaced my PC which I used for many years.....I recently found out that there is some files and such on my PC that I need to take of my computer and store onto my new external hard drive....Yes, I should of did this before hand.... [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Sep 20, 2007 - 12 answers

A couple questions about Mac and OSX: 1) does anyone know of an alternative to USB Prober alegedly included with the Apple SDK - to help the OS see some USB devices (see inside)? 2) why is the kerning/tracking on much of the default system software - often sketchy? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 on Aug 29, 2007 - 21 answers

What do I need to know about hard drive enclosures? My computer (PC) died this morning and I want to pull out the 2 hard drives and use them as external drives for my new Mac. I don't know if they're FAT32 or NTFS. I don't know if they're IDE or SATA. How do I find out? Do I need to? A little background on my old PC. It was one of the first P4 3.0 PCs with hyperthreading technology. I've had it for ~4 years
posted by smithmac_99 on Aug 28, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me find an affordable NAS that is between 500g-1TB, does Wifi, has iTunes Library support, BitTorrent, and FTP support please.
posted by davidstith on Aug 28, 2007 - 9 answers

Another what-kind-of-laptop-should-I-get question. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Aug 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Switch from PC to MAC? After over 10 years on the PC... I am thinking about switching back to mac? anyone made the switch and regretted it?
posted by specialk420 on Jul 24, 2007 - 46 answers

Looking for multiplayer, low system requirement Mac or PC games for LAN and network play. [more inside]
posted by oranges on Jul 18, 2007 - 13 answers

Homemade DVD server- Whats the best/easiest/cheapest way? [more inside]
posted by weiler63 on Jul 12, 2007 - 17 answers

How to get itunes on my home mac to recognize the iphone that was activated my work pc?I've scraped around for two days looking for an answer to why my itunes wont recognize my iphone. [more inside]
posted by jchinique on Jul 11, 2007 - 5 answers

(Geekfilter) Can I convert Earthlink TotalAccess (WinXP PC) Email (.dat or .csv) mailboxes to Apple Mail (.mbox) mailboxes on a Mac? (AKA: How can Earthlink be this stupid?) [more inside]
posted by spitbull on Jul 9, 2007 - 5 answers

Easy question: I've been forced to move to a PC with Windows XP from a Mac. Your PC tips and tricks please!? [more inside]
posted by dearest on Jun 5, 2007 - 34 answers

I have what appears to be a word file (no file extension) that was generated on a mac and sent to me via email. I am trying to open it up on a Windows box with Office XP but there appears to be a problem with Office recognizing the file encoding. Is there an easy fix using the PC (no access to a mac) that can be done pretty quickly?
posted by buttercup on Jun 3, 2007 - 13 answers

I vaguely remember seeing a spoof(?) of a Mac vs. PC commercial where PC kicked (or kneed) Mac in the groin. [more inside]
posted by C17H19NO3 on May 31, 2007 - 5 answers