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
[Ohgodno!Filter] My iBook G4 has for months been making a weird sound when I move it, but today something in the vicinity of the hard-drive has started to make a sharp rhythmic whine/scrape when the laptop is tilted. Is there any hope other than bringing it into the shop? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 15 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
My new off-brand battery for my ibook G4 won't charge past 49%. Help! [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 5 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
Why has my wireless connection gone wonky? And how can I fix it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2007 - 5 answers
My G3/700mhz (DualUSB) iBook is not booting in a strange way: I definitely need a hint on this one. Lots and lots [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2007 - 4 answers
how did my mac get a virus??? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 32 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
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
does apple's 1-year warranty cover damage caused by static electricity? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 6 answers
One of my G4 iBook's hinges has a crack and it's spreading. Should I be worried? Is there likely to be any hassle getting it fixed under warranty? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 3 answers
iBook trackpad problems: after cleaning with a barely damp cloth, my trackpad is all jumpy. Reboots and trying to "massage" the trackpad haven't helped. Any other home remedies for this? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2006 - 4 answers
Lately, my iBook G4 (I use Toast Titanium, 6 and 7) has trouble recognizing my external FireWire hard drive. Today, the external DVD burner (USB) has disappeared -- the iBook just doesn't recognize it anymore. Is my logic board f*cked, again? And if it is, does it make economic sense to fix it on such an old machine, or should I just upgrade? Thanks.
posted on Sep 18, 2006 - 5 answers
My iBook G4 is sick, help! [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2006 - 13 answers
What to do about discoloration issues similar to those grubby MacBooks... on a G4 iBook? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2006 - 9 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
My iBook G4 has lately been winking out, for no apparent reason, as I'm in the middle of something (I have to reset the date each time, among other things).
The weird thing is that it only seems to happen when I'm on battery power. When I press the little button on the bottom, it seems to indicate full power. However, I was noticing a month or so ago I was getting weird battery warnings -- saying it was almost out of power, when it said there was 41% power remaining, etc.
Has anyone had this problem, and might a new battery somehow be the solution?
posted on Aug 17, 2006 - 5 answers
Data recovery in target disk mode: what are the pitfalls? [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2006 - 8 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 iBook has started freezing on me. When I start it up, it starts making a buzzing, whirring sound from under the left of the trackpad, then won't do anything else. I'm thinking it's some sort of a fan problem or HD-related issue, but I'm at a loss, and very frustrated. Can you help? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2006 - 10 answers
My iBook's LCD cracked. I am a poor college student. What is my next step computer-wise? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2006 - 15 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
Possible water spill on the trackpad and button; is my iBook damaged? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2006 - 6 answers
Some water (a glass, only about 20% full) got accidentally spilled on my iBook (it was closed, turned off and disconnected). I immediately rinsed it all off, especially the rear panel vent, very carefully. But I am afraid water got in the insides of the iBook. How long do I have to wait until its guts dry up & I can safely try to turn it on, see if it's been damaged? And, if it doesn't work, is it going to be expensive to have it fixed (it's a G4, two years old)?
posted on Mar 25, 2006 - 13 answers
I'm toying with the idea of getting a display to use with my 14" iBook (1.33 GHz, 768 MB RAM), mostly to watch movies on (VLC, fullscreen). Ideally, I'd like to do this while using the iBook's screen for other things (internet browsing, word processing, etc) (and on second thought, I may want to run VLC on the 14" screen and do other things on the larger display -- but that's probably irrelevant). [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2006 - 5 answers
I have an old 12" G3 500 iBook. Someone has a 12" G4 800 iBook he's selling because the case where the battery goes in is cracked and the battery won't stay in. I'm wondering if the cases are identical and if I can buy his and slip it into my case. Possible? How would I find out?
posted on Jan 21, 2006 - 6 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
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
is it possible to make an ibook g4 (vga out) work with an apple studio display monitor (adc)? i hope so. [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2005 - 9 answers
Is a Toshiba Qosmio Laptop F20-136 worth the money? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2005 - 7 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 install my new AirportExtreme card, but then my computer won't turn on. What is going on? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 7 answers
MacFilter: What is the best online source to purchase used iBooks at reasonable rates? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2005 - 10 answers
My iBook makes a loud buzzing noise, and I'm going to lose my mind if I don't figure out how to make it stop. [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 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 picked up a very cheap Microsoft Office Keyboard today. It works great on my Windows 2000 machine with the software provided, but the Mac software included on the CD is for OS9, and I want to run it with my KVM switch into my G4 iBook (OSX.4).
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posted on Jun 12, 2005 - 4 answers
I have: 1) G3 iBook 500 running OS 9.2 w/ a CD-Rom, firewire, and ethernet 2) iMac G5 w/ dvd, firewire, ethernet; Panther and Tiger on DVD. Any way to get OS X onto the iBook? I'm hoping I can somehow use the iMac's DVD drive to install OS X onto the iBook. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2005 - 12 answers
My uncle needs a new computer and wants to spend about $1000 on a laptop. I suggested an Apple iBook 12" as it would fit that budget and be less prone to viruses and spyware than his current Windows machine. This machine apparently has slowed down a lot and my guess would be due to a lot of spyware at the very least (he uses IE I think). My questions pertain to software included and needed and ease of use of the computer [MI]. [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2005 - 25 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
iBook g4 problems (also: apple repair in montreal) weird clicking noise from the back left (left corner nearest the screen) of my 5 month old ibook. (more)
posted on Feb 6, 2005 - 11 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
Can anyone suggest a waterproof sleeve for my newly ordered 12' iBook? I'm looking for something I can slip the iBook into before putting it in my backpack. The backpack itself offers good protection from rain, but isn't perfect. The MacCase Sleeve says it has a waterproof fabric, but the flap only covers 90% of the opening,
posted on Dec 16, 2004 - 9 answers
An iSight / iBook / EvoCam question concerning non-refreshing images and possibly firewire power inside ...
posted on Dec 7, 2004 - 3 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
I'm thinking of getting myself a new laptop to play with. Do I want to switch? [Intel More Inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2004 - 10 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
Can I use the OSX CDs that came with my iBook to upgrade a desktop G4 from OS9?
posted on Oct 12, 2004 - 11 answers
Wireless Help! iBook related. (more inside)
posted on Sep 28, 2004 - 5 answers
I'm confused by the wifi card possibilities for an Apple iBook set up to run Yellow Dog. I was thinking of installing that particular open source OS, but then realized I'd lose my Airport Extreme support. Isn't the Airport the only card supported by the iBook hardware, or is there some way to finagle YD to run a third party wi card?
posted on Sep 15, 2004 - 5 answers
I recently used this script to "hack" an extra monitor capability to my iBook. (Mentioned before here.) My question is that is there a keyboard shortcut or some other speedy way to move programs from my main monitor to the other? (Other than the obvious dragging, I mean.)
posted on Sep 14, 2004 - 0 answers
What's the best place to buy additional RAM for an iBook?
(Sorry if this has been asked before, but I Googled for half an hour and couldn't find anything.)
posted on Sep 1, 2004 - 10 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
My hard drive is full. Can anyone recommend a (free?) utility or technique for clearing out all the waste on my computer (iBook running OS X 10.3.4)? (overflowing inside)
posted on Jun 17, 2004 - 22 answers
Can anyone recommend a TV tuner for a Mac? I have an iBook, so it has to be either a firewire or USB model (not a PC card), and i'm hoping to spend under a hundred bucks. I have no real interest in any TVR functions, as my hard drive is maxed out already and I have a TiVo at home. I'm at Dartmouth for a month - which is in the middle of nowhere - so it must be available online to be shipped immediately, preferably with expedited shipping.
posted on Jun 14, 2004 - 4 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
Help a computer moron & first time poster. Ibook; OSX: every time I open my CD drawer, the finder relaunches.
posted on Apr 2, 2004 - 10 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
I have an Apple iBook. Advice on getting an all-in-one scan/copy/print device for it?
posted on Dec 11, 2003 - 8 answers
AskAppleFilter Is there any way of shutting my iBook without it going to sleep? Specifically I want to play music via iTunes with the li' puppy shut up snug.
posted on Dec 10, 2003 - 13 answers
