I'm in the market for an MBP, and thus will need to migrate stuff from my PC eventually. I'm looking specifically for Mac software that are very similar in UI and/or features to the Windows software I'm using now. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 16 answers 
Tossing an idea around here ... I'd like to use my old Powerbook as a media server for my Windows network.
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posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 5 answers
Data Backup Filter: I have about 6TB (yes TB, not GB) of data. I need to back it up BEFORE it crashes. I also need a good way to share it on the network. How can I do this? Details within... [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 28 answers
Running Windows on my Mac and having some internet woes... [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 9 answers
Windows network admin moving into the world of Macs. Where & what to learn? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 5 answers
Does anybody know a way that we can manage dual boot Macs regardless of what OS they are booted into. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 4 answers
If I unlock and jailbreak my iPhone using Windows, can I then go on to use it on a Mac?
posted on May 1, 2008 - 5 answers
Server/network/IT-Filter? Windows Vista keeps, or more specifically explorer.exe drops my network transfers, how can I fix this or what is the best Explorer replacement? Also, how can I make Windows Server 2008 more useful on the small scale (more inside of course) ... [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 4 answers
MacPro for a Windows User: Please help me plan my new MacPro that can ease me from my Windowsean ways and meet my eccentric needs about dual-booting and hardware disk mirroring. [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 15 answers
I'm having a weird Final Cut Pro issue relating to projects interacting with local and remote media files with authentication on server login. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 3 answers
What are some tips/resources for someone very familiar with web development on mostly Mac/Linux who now needs to do web development on Windows? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 12 answers
Looking for recommendations for a cross-platform biostatistics program for my lab. Desired features, program-specific questions, and... [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 10 answers
What's the best way of distributing a DVD over the Internet? I'm thinking probably bittorrent for transmission, but what format? ISO? A set of VOBs, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 20 answers
Any way to easily run Mac OSX on Windows? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 16 answers
How to send the "Windows Key" over VNC from from Mac to PC? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers
I work in a digitally backward environment (locked down XP builds), and am constantly frustrated by it. However, if I can make the business case, they will, I believe let me run my Mac on the network (and let my boss run his Linux machine). Can anyone help me make that case? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 29 answers
There are lots of tutorials and software on how to Macify Windows but is there anything out there on how to Windowsfy a Mac? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 6 answers
How do you use a single authentication system for different kind of servers, systems, and workstations? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 6 answers
Help me open an Apple Mail attachment on my Windows PC. [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 6 answers
Has anyone tried installing Windows Vista in BootCamp (On a Mac) using an upgrade disk? I've installed Vista perfectly using this guide on a computer I built myself, but I want to do it on a new Mac. [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 2 answers
Advice/recommendations for a Mac to Windows switcher please [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 18 answers
How well does Vista run on a Macbook Pro (or Regular Macbook)? How do the windows functions (like right-click, etc.) work? Are there things that won't work or will be different that may annoy me while running Vista on Apple hardware? Also, can I default it to boot into Vista and NOT in OS X?
I'm talking about bootcamp and not parallels or fusion. [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 14 answers
I need some help with running Windows on my Mac. [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 7 answers
Can I make the side panel of Windows dialogs more like OSX? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 5 answers
How do I get tables from a Microsoft Word document on a Mac to transfer properly to Word on a Windows computer? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 4 answers
Windows to Mac: I can't stand Vista another minute. Should I go or should I stay? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 33 answers
I'm trying to set up my Macbook running OS X 10.4.10 to use a printer that's connected to my Windows XP Home machine over my home network and my inner geek is failing miserably. How can I get this working? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 4 answers
Can I share a streamed-from-home music library with my coworkers via iTunes, without making them install special apps? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 7 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 on Jul 9, 2007 - 5 answers
I need some ideas to keep my email, calendar and some key files on my laptops in sync. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2007 - 2 answers
Can a Mac open a file that is hosted on a windows 2003 network file server using a UNC path? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 9 answers
I have a Windows-formatted ipod that I run a mac. I am having trouble manually adding artwork to my ipod. I am unable to add the artwork in itunes and then view it on my ipod. The artwork will show up in itunes, but not on the ipod. Any suggestions? Thanks for any help!
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 6 answers
Hardware for a platform agnostic: KVM switching. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2007 - 16 answers
When I buy my new 24" imac, should I keep my PC and use it as a server, buy a hard drive enclosure, or just scrap my old PC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 12 answers
What is the best way to use iTunes on a new Mac Mini to play my music library, stored on my Windows PC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2007 - 6 answers
Is there a way to get songs off of a Mac-formatted iPod in Windows? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2007 - 8 answers
If I purchase Final Draft for download, will I be able to download both the Mac and Windows versions, or do I have to pick one or the other?
posted on Feb 22, 2007 - 5 answers
What do I need to know in order to safely run Windows on my Mac? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2007 - 9 answers
What keeps killing Windows Services? I run Windows XP (with SP2) on a MacBook Pro (I know, I know, don't be hatin'). I'm having an odd problem: every now and then, the background for the windows task bar changes, and some of my services get stopped. In particular, Workstation, Wireless Zero Config and Windows Audio are stopped when I check using services.msc. [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2007 - 7 answers
I'm running Parallels; I need to install Bootcamp. [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 9 answers
Is there a website that reviews Windows games for Mac users? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2006 - 9 answers
Creating a podcast with synchronized images that will pop up at irregular intervals during the podcast. I'll also be showing some very unsophisticated users how to do this in a few months. Which tool is best for the job... [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2006 - 7 answers
A client wants us to create a promotional screensaver for them. The problem is we are on a Mac platform and they are on Windows. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2006 - 8 answers
I want to take advantage of mf my new MacBook Pro's Intel chip: what's the best way in install and run Windows Vista on it? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 22 answers
I have purchased a Mac for use in an all-Windows environment. I have never used a Mac. Converts: what are some of the things you've learned that helps ease the transition? [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2006 - 11 answers
I need to extract some Mac Boot Camp drivers from a Windows installer of course there's [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2006 - 4 answers
(MacWinFilter) - How do I access a Mac OS/X Server share from Windows XP using AFP (iTunes)? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2006 - 7 answers
What's the most efficient way to transfer an entire functioning Windows XP PC to my new Mac running Parallels? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 3 answers
How can we best share short notes and reminders across our win-mac network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2006 - 7 answers
How do I configure a 2.5" 60 gig usb external drive to boot Windows XP on a PC as well as be able to boot Mac OS X 10.4 on an Intel MacBook?
posted on Oct 10, 2006 - 4 answers
Apologies for yet another mac vs pc question, but... [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2006 - 10 answers
Can I use the Windows XP SP1 CD that came with my Dell PC two years ago to install Windows on my MacBook using BootCamp?
posted on Sep 18, 2006 - 14 answers
How well does Windows run on a Macbook? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2006 - 34 answers
Mac graphics and Photoshop guy just starting to teach PS in a PC-only classroom and looking for help! [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 9 answers
How can I set Mac OS X so that it doesn't create .DS_Store, .Trashes, and ._* files on USB drives I work with? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 9 answers
Is there a way to get my printer to work with my Mac when there are only Windows drivers available? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 16 answers
How do I access a mac-formatted HD in Windows?
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posted on Jun 27, 2006 - 13 answers
Got a sparkly new MacBook today, and I want to listen to my Gameday Audio subscription on mlb.com. but Windows Media is blocking my way. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2006 - 7 answers
"Windowshades" functionality on Windows XP? Possible? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2006 - 8 answers
How do I convert documents from .wps format to .doc format? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2006 - 7 answers
Does booting a computer often lower its life expectancy? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 15 answers
Is an Intel Mac with Bootcamp and Windows a viable option as a Windows gaming box? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2006 - 8 answers
How do I make XP talk to Mac os server 10.2.8? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2006 - 3 answers
Windows Media Center + iTunes Library + OCD = suck.
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posted on Mar 19, 2006 - 2 answers
I have a printer on my MacMini and I want to be able to use it for print requests from my Windows XP laptop. I was able to get it working using CUPS and the MacMini's IP address, but the problem is that since the Mac is on a DHCP wireless network, the IP address can (and has) changed. Now printing from the laptop won't work. How do I identify the Mac from the laptop without using an IP address? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2006 - 8 answers
Script-fu for arbitary text: Across applications (but especially in text editors) I want to be able to (a) right click on a bit of selected text (b) have the usual contextual menu pop up upon doing so, but with options to (c) send said text to an arbitrary script (perl, python, whatever) and (d) potentially have the selected text replaced by script results, if the context is right. What are my best options for both the Mac and Windows? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2006 - 10 answers
I have a Windows-served website programmed in C# and connected to a SQL database. I'd like to move the whole thing to the Mac. [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2006 - 8 answers
I'm looking for a web-based to-do application with a few very specific features, but, essentially, one that's almost a del.icio.us clone and is very much centralized not on categories, but on tags. [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2006 - 6 answers
Mixed wireless network: 3 Macs, one Windows XP PC. We're using 40-bit WEP encryption, and for some reason the Windows XP laptop simply cannot stay on the network... why that be? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2006 - 6 answers
Help me set up a printing system for the whole family... [more inside]
posted on Dec 24, 2005 - 5 answers
I'm a graduate student in computer science. It's often that I wish I had some form of painless version control for all the code and papers I produce.
What should I use version control? How? Solutions need to be cross-platform and integration with Emacs is a big plus. [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2005 - 20 answers
How do you use a Macintosh Clarisworks DAT file in a windows version of illustrator? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 7 answers
Help me get pretty icons like the Mac people have. So there's this set of icons that's OSX only. I use XP. I've got an unzipper, and I've got a converter. But I don't know what I'm doing wrong, or if it's even possible for me to convert them without access to a Mac. [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 12 answers
I'd like to password protect the contents of a USB thumbdrive that will be accessed from an OS X and Windows platform. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2005 - 9 answers
I'm about to get a brand new PowerBook and would like to be able to run OSX, Linux, and run Windows applications. VPC is one option, but isn't there a Linux version that will run Windows applications? If so, what is it, how well does it work, and how best should I setup the computer to use it? Dual boot? Boot from within OSX? Multiple partitions, one for each OS? Since this laptop will be brand new, I'd like to take the opportunity to get everything setup right. Oh yeah, I'd also like to give OpenOffice a try (on the OSX install), any words of wisdom for me there?
posted on Nov 12, 2005 - 18 answers
How do you authenticate and connect to a Windows-based network using Mac OS X (10.4)? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2005 - 5 answers
Help me transition to Mac. I have a home computer (Windows) that just crapped out. There was a power surge or something and the Power supply and motherboard are now toast. The hard drive is OK. I have an iBook, and now I want to get a Mac Mini for home. My question is.... How do I get the files off my old (standard ATAPI) hard drive and into my iBook? Is there some sort of adapter that I can buy to plug into my USB port? What options are available?
posted on Oct 4, 2005 - 10 answers
I would like to network an older iMac (os 8.6) to an WinXp box so they can share a cable modem. Both have network cards and both have usb.
What would be the best way to do this? Will I need special software for the mac? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 8 answers
How do I share only certain folders in OS X when I enable Windows Sharing? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2005 - 8 answers
Can I read/write a Mac OS Extended (Journaled) disk on Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2005 - 9 answers
How do I access, configure, and support Apple's Remote Desktop on OS X from VNC and Windows? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2005 - 11 answers
Add me to the growing list of people planning to make the switch to a Mac. To those that have made the jump, how hard was it? And is it a losing proposition to buy now, with Intel-based machines coming around the bend? I know this is an AskMeFi FAQ, but I have some specific questions. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2005 - 17 answers
Is it possible to configure MS Sharepoint to allow access from the Safari web browser? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2005 - 0 answers
Macmini alternatives. I was considering purchasing a Mac Mini to make it a relatively inexpensive home media center, but after upgrading the hard drive to 80GB, adding Bluetooth for a wireless keyboard & mouse, buying the wireless keyboard & mouse, adding 802.11g for home networking, etc the $499 price tag was closer to $850 or more. Can anyone recommend a Windows box manufacturer who makes small form factor PCs for this kind of application?
posted on Jan 20, 2005 - 26 answers
WASTEfilter: I'm trying to set up a WASTE network with my buddy, and we can't seem to get it to work at all. I'm running the client on OS X, and he's using Windows. We've sent each other our keys, but we can't seem to get the two to communicate. I can't really find any good sources of info for WASTE on the Mac, does anyone know if it works?
posted on Jan 13, 2005 - 5 answers
Other than using software like Roxio's Toast, is there any way to create a hybrid CD that contains a Mac and Windows version Flash projector?
posted on Jan 2, 2005 - 3 answers
Video Editing. What is the best solution on a Windows platform for video editing and burning to DVD? I am considering purchasing a Mac for this function, but if I could do it on Windows, it would be good as well.
posted on Dec 31, 2004 - 8 answers
Can you advise on printing to a Windows PC printer from a Mac OSX machine, over a network? [more inside...]
posted on Dec 1, 2004 - 9 answers
I use a Windows XP box at work. I use a Powerbook G4 at home. I'd like to buy the bluetooth Apple Pro keyboard and use it both at home and at work. Is this possible? If so, any specific recommendations for a USB-bluetooth adapter for my work machine? Thanks in advance.
posted on Nov 9, 2004 - 1 answers
Is there a (free and easy) way to convert Word Perfect files into Word documents on my Mac? [MI]
posted on Nov 4, 2004 - 11 answers
I've just bought a Lacie 160 gigabyte firewire drive. It's to be plugged into a Windows XP machine, but also to be written to and read by a Mac OSX machine. I want to format it with the FAT32 file system, but Windows won't let me. Is there a way to force the drive to format as FAT32? [More inside...]
posted on Oct 28, 2004 - 6 answers
My gf wants to buy a Blackberry. She knows zip about them and isn't that tech savvy. She's on a Windows machine at work and plans on getting a Mac for home in the future. I know lots about Palm devices but nothing about these things. What's all the advice you got on Blackberries? Models to avoid/ get, tricks to do with them, good sites w/ reviews, best places to buy, etc. Thanks!
posted on Sep 16, 2004 - 12 answers
What's the easiest way to implement a .PDF file that can be edited by multiple users (Mac and Windows)? (more inside)
posted on Aug 24, 2004 - 2 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
Are there any reports, stats, or studies which might give me a more accurate picture of the percentage of people who use Windows or the Mac OS at home? What I'm curious about is how the numbers break down after you remove the vast number of PCs / Windows machines purchased by offices, and the rather inaccurate way that market share is determined.
posted on Jul 11, 2004 - 19 answers
Sometimes I need to access Mac-formatted CDs on my Win2K computer. I don't want to shell out $50 for MacDrive. Are there cheaper or even free alternatives?
posted on Jun 27, 2004 - 5 answers
Connecting a Mac Powerbook (Panther) to a Windows 98 box. Help, please. -->
posted on Jun 25, 2004 - 44 answers
I'm contemplating the Switch. It's been 10 years since I've used a Mac, is it time to go back? Looking for advice from longtime Windows users who switched to Mac, and no I'm really not trying to make a commercial... [mi]
posted on Jun 10, 2004 - 32 answers
In need of a recommendation for an Windows outlining tool that has the same functionality as the Omni Outliner that ships with Mac OSX? Need to document a software testing plan and can't find a program for the Windows that works as well as Omni does for the Mac. All suggestions are appreciated.
posted on Apr 20, 2004 - 8 answers
Can mail be exported from Apple's email on OSX to a Windows XP box running Microsoft Outlook?
posted on Feb 25, 2004 - 7 answers
Academics and scholars: anyone familiar with the text processing product on Windows called Nota Bene? A friend is switching to Macintosh and it's an application area I don't have a lot of experience with. In particular, he likes the fact that Nota Bene stores citation information separate from the formatting, so switching from MLA to APA (?) is easy to do... Any suggestions welcomed.
posted on Jan 27, 2004 - 14 answers
