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

Can I use a powercord from an older ibook on a newer ibook if the output voltage and amps are the same? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Preventative care for potential video/screen issues on an aging iBook? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 3 answers

My iBook G4 is possessed! Please help perform an exorcism. [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 6 answers

What to do with an old iBook and iPod? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 15 answers

A repair shop destroyed a non-working iBook. What would be a reasonable recompense? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 16 answers

Where can I find a laptop lap pad for a 14" iBook that has room for a wired mouse? Thanks!
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 2 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

iBook randomly goes gray... [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 2 answers

iSync question: I'm trying to use a USB cable to sync a Razr V3 with iSync 2.4 on an iBook G4 running Tiger, but something's not clicking. iSync recognizes the phone and it claims to Sync it, but nothing gets added to Address Book. What's the deal? The iBook doesn't have Bluetooth capability, so I can't use that. [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2008 - 3 answers

How do you remove an odor from a laptop without killing the laptop (or yourself)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2008 - 8 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

How can I get files from my pc laptop to my ibook? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2007 - 4 answers

AAAAH!! My iBook G4 trackpad button is stuck! Help! [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 3 answers

Yes, another ibook question... Freezing/Crashing...(more inside) [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 9 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

MacTechFilter: Is this strange activity in my console log the reason my iBook is freezing up? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 2 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

My new off-brand battery for my ibook G4 won't charge past 49%. Help! [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 5 answers

[iBook G4 filter]: My Mac keeps freezing and responds to nothing but a hard restart. [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2007 - 8 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

AudioNoviceFilter: I need an audio setup for a dorm that sounds the best it can for the least amount of money. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 19 answers

How can I get letters back onto my iBook keyboard? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2007 - 12 answers

Can I transfer a quicktime vid from an iBook to my windoze machine using USB? (Her iBook is very old but does have connectivity to USB.) [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2007 - 6 answers

How can I make an iBook with Mail and an iMac with Entourage stay on the same page? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 2 answers

Why has my wireless connection gone wonky? And how can I fix it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2007 - 5 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

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

Does anyone know where I can get some "design images" of an iBook G4? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2007 - 5 answers

As the resident "hey, he's pretty good with computers" guy, I've been entrusted to create a slideshow for an end-of-the-year banquet. I need to find a program that will allow me to do this as easily as possible. I also need suggestions for programs or a workflow or both to take this slideshow and put it onto 200 DVD's, for all attending to take home a copy. I have an iBook G4, running the latest version of OSX. [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 11 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

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

Well, my left shift key has finally broken in half and no longer works. What can I do about it? (Difficulty: "go to the nearest Apple Store" is not a viable solution!) [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 12 answers

Ibook + New Ubuntu Install...what now? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 15 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

does apple's 1-year warranty cover damage caused by static electricity? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 6 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

Upgrading to MacBook... how do I move my email and especially my applications over from my iBook? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2007 - 9 answers