I'm trying to figure out my options for setting up a small digital media lab for a new non-profit, but I have no idea how to set a minimum level of server specs! How much CPU and RAM do I really need? What determines this? The server will be used to administer local user accounts, and store files (including large media files). We may also end up using it to host our website and mail, if it makes sense (unlikely). All the main client computers will be macs, so I assume I should make life easier and just get an XServe. But I'm open to other suggestions. See below for some prices and models for various XServe's I'm trying to choose between. How low can I go? How much CPU/RAM do I need? Let me know if you need more information... [more inside]
posted by yuletide on Aug 20, 2009 - 5 answers

How do I figure out what is taking up all the space on my wife's macbook? [more inside]
posted by Grither on May 18, 2009 - 25 answers

Help me, my mac is running slow! I have a theory that this relates to not utilizing the full amount of memory that is available. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Jan 12, 2008 - 23 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

Am I a bad client, or are my computer guys out of line? [more inside]
posted by lpsguy on Jun 3, 2007 - 32 answers

My Mac Mini shut off when the powerstrip got unplugged. Now when I power it on it loads up the "Bluetooth Setup Assistant" and keeps searching for bluetooth mice - which I don't have any. The Dock is gone and the top white menu bar is only partially painted. [more inside]
posted by ao4047 on Dec 28, 2006 - 15 answers

My new macbook pro won't make any sound. [more inside]
posted by MNDZ on Dec 2, 2006 - 2 answers

My brother is going away to college this upcoming fall, and for a high school graduation present, my mom is getting him a laptop to take with him. He is interested in trying a Mac. We are both life-long PC users. I am the most technologically-inclined in my family. My brother knows the basics and has no trouble with them, but anything more is my job. [more inside]
posted by willmillar on May 10, 2006 - 37 answers

Getting My Own Blog, FuckWits... [more inside]
posted by ColdChef on Jun 14, 2005 - 37 answers

Wireless Help! iBook related. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by hughbot on Sep 28, 2004 - 4 answers