[Mac 101] Ask your questions here!

[weird]

actually best one is crossover...when it works.

the key phrase is "when it works"

so hard to do ah?

btw, u saying its the best. why is this so? any fact to backit up?

 

[bangkibong]

can we extend the macbook warranty twice? I mean after we extend once with applecare. When ending, can extend again? or only once?

 

[sharshar]

can we extend the macbook warranty twice? I mean after we extend once with applecare. When ending, can extend again? or only once?

iirc only applicable once..

 

[shablo5]

How do I find out what version of of Mac I am runninG? My parents gave me a macbook without installation Discs and I am a COMPLETE newbie to macs, so I have no idea how to find out if I should buy the leopard or tiger discs to clear the stuff off of it.

Please, how do I find out which I am using?

 

[shablo5]

How do I find out what version of of Mac I am runninG? My parents gave me a macbook without installation Discs and I am a COMPLETE newbie to macs, so I have no idea how to find out if I should buy the leopard or tiger discs to clear the stuff off of it.

Please, how do I find out which I am using?

Please help! :X

 

[jeetung]

How do I find out what version of of Mac I am runninG? My parents gave me a macbook without installation Discs and I am a COMPLETE newbie to macs, so I have no idea how to find out if I should buy the leopard or tiger discs to clear the stuff off of it.

Please, how do I find out which I am using?

Not in front of my mac now, but you just have to click on the apple icon on the top left corner and select about or more info or about this mac and it will show you.

 

[devainqueur]

hi, i have just downloaded and install msn for mac version 7.0.2. When i tried signing in, it failed and the message states that i cant sign in due to digital certificate file not valid or installed in the computer. So how do it go about doing it? thanks

 

[sharshar]

hi, i have just downloaded and install msn for mac version 7.0.2. When i tried signing in, it failed and the message states that i cant sign in due to digital certificate file not valid or installed in the computer. So how do it go about doing it? thanks

please dun start a thread and also post here just for attention.. if u actually bothered reading.. adium is the preferred choice.

 

[discoburg]

how to find the bootcamp in the mbp?

 

[discoburg]

how to find the bootcamp in my mbp?

 

[spell]

Which codec pack for os x ??

Sorry if this has been posted before, tried searching in google but no definite ans. In M$ windows there is klite codec pack & cccp & the likes, what about for OS X ??

I am using perian, is this the de facto codec for OSX that can play most media files or is there a better one??

 

[seahsq]

Sorry if this has been posted before, tried searching in google but no definite ans. In M$ windows there is klite codec pack & cccp & the likes, what about for OS X ??

I am using perian, is this the de facto codec for OSX that can play most media files or is there a better one??

flip4mac wmv for wmv videos.
perian will also do.
and use vlc player, it will play almost any kind of videos.

 

[sharshar]

I am looking forward to a unique wallpaper about ZIPPO , I am not satisfied with the one made from pandaapp.com,I am sure that you know the website who can diy wallpapaer easily, maybe u can help me ?

NO

 

[rufus]

Cannot change account name

Hi,

I bought my Macbook from a friend, and has been trying to change the account name. Although the admin name has been changed to my name, the owner still shows my friend's name. Under the account (preferences), the short name shows my friend's name. This name cannot be edited despite several attempts. I hope someone here can advise coz I do not want my Mac to keep showing another name as the owner. Thanks alot

 

[mackie8]

question: can i use my old external HDD(used in windows before) to my new macbook?

 

[sharshar]

Hi,

I bought my Macbook from a friend, and has been trying to change the account name. Although the admin name has been changed to my name, the owner still shows my friend's name. Under the account (preferences), the short name shows my friend's name. This name cannot be edited despite several attempts. I hope someone here can advise coz I do not want my Mac to keep showing another name as the owner. Thanks alot

reformat is ur best option

 

[viix]

Hi,

I bought my Macbook from a friend, and has been trying to change the account name. Although the admin name has been changed to my name, the owner still shows my friend's name. Under the account (preferences), the short name shows my friend's name. This name cannot be edited despite several attempts. I hope someone here can advise coz I do not want my Mac to keep showing another name as the owner. Thanks alot

Set up another account and migrate the files over then delete it.. I did it before.. here's what a quick google turned up.. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428

You can use this app too.. though I've never tried it.
http://www.macshadows.com/kb/index.php?title=Changing_Your_Shortname_In_OS_X

 

[Dinorex]

Hi,

I will be receiving my mbp ltr today. As i have just switch over to mac camp. I hope clarify some issue.

I have purchase a new 320gb 7200rpm hard disk to replace the factory 1.

Do i need to format it first before installing the os x on it? Or i can just go straight to installing from the dvd?

 

[Oinkize]

Hi,

I will be receiving my mbp ltr today. As i have just switch over to mac camp. I hope clarify some issue.

I have purchase a new 320gb 7200rpm hard disk to replace the factory 1.

Do i need to format it first before installing the os x on it? Or i can just go straight to installing from the dvd?

if you have hdd enclousure, use disk ultility to format it once at least. after which do partitioning if required. then using cc copy program to 'clone' from your original hdd to the new hdd.

after all is being done, you can just replace the original hdd to your new 1 and you are good to go.

no need to use the cd and install everything over again.

 

[Dinorex]

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Just got my mbp delivered to my office. I am thinking of getting a linksys NAS200 with 2 1TB hard disk to use with time machine and file storage.

I also want use it to set up a raid 1 for my mac. I also have googled for the step on how to do it. Anyone fimilar with that on a mac and any feedback or suggestion regarding this setup?