December 08
17/12/08 19:28
Q. Can you download the latest Safari and
will it work in Tiger
A. Yes, it works with Tiger. http://www.apple.com/safari/download/
Q. How to put slide show still pictures onto DVD.
A. You can do it in Toast. iDVD will also do it.
Q. ._DSstore files. Finder comments. Sometimes my comments are deleted by installations. Can I back these up and restore them?
A. The installer might be writing to the .DSstore file. In any regard, unfortunately, the comments will disappear. DSstores are generally problematic.
Q. Sometimes when I try to open a file, it asks me to choose the application, but it also says Go to. What does this mean?
A. A feature of ...earlier...versions of Mac OS X. It is a field where you can type a file path (unix file location).
Q. When I try to call someone on Skype, it crashes. What I can I do?
A. Maybe an OS problem? Skype is very sensitive to the OS version. A new version of Skype may not work well with an older version of the Mac OS.
A. Yes, it works with Tiger. http://www.apple.com/safari/download/
Q. How to put slide show still pictures onto DVD.
A. You can do it in Toast. iDVD will also do it.
Q. ._DSstore files. Finder comments. Sometimes my comments are deleted by installations. Can I back these up and restore them?
A. The installer might be writing to the .DSstore file. In any regard, unfortunately, the comments will disappear. DSstores are generally problematic.
Q. Sometimes when I try to open a file, it asks me to choose the application, but it also says Go to. What does this mean?
A. A feature of ...earlier...versions of Mac OS X. It is a field where you can type a file path (unix file location).
Q. When I try to call someone on Skype, it crashes. What I can I do?
A. Maybe an OS problem? Skype is very sensitive to the OS version. A new version of Skype may not work well with an older version of the Mac OS.
November 08
17/12/08 19:28
Q. I've heard of problems of Internet
Security. What's a good program for internet security
on the Mac. Any other tips?
A. Turn on your Firewall. Keep Mac OS X up-to-date.
Q. I got a new computer (iMac) and iPhoto prints (HP Photosmart) come out dark. Any ideas on how to fix this?
A. Try printing from Preview to see if there is a difference. In most programs, the screen for viewing is too bright, to correct this you need to 'colour-correct' the screen (try Calibration in System Preferences -> Monitors). Check your printer drivers.
Q. I have a moribund Epsom Laser printer. It worked ok till a week ago. I think I need to buy a new one. I need an all-in-one. I spent some time in the Apple Store, and I'm bewildered. Help! (Don't want another Epsom).
A. HP is very good. Will likely have to get an inkjet system. Inkjet direct will give you a free printer if you buy £60 of ink (based in Jersey).
Q. I'm finding a few niggling things in Neo Office. Are there any helpful resources? How do I change the language.
A. If it's hard to change the language, it is probably emulating MS Office!
A. Turn on your Firewall. Keep Mac OS X up-to-date.
Q. I got a new computer (iMac) and iPhoto prints (HP Photosmart) come out dark. Any ideas on how to fix this?
A. Try printing from Preview to see if there is a difference. In most programs, the screen for viewing is too bright, to correct this you need to 'colour-correct' the screen (try Calibration in System Preferences -> Monitors). Check your printer drivers.
Q. I have a moribund Epsom Laser printer. It worked ok till a week ago. I think I need to buy a new one. I need an all-in-one. I spent some time in the Apple Store, and I'm bewildered. Help! (Don't want another Epsom).
A. HP is very good. Will likely have to get an inkjet system. Inkjet direct will give you a free printer if you buy £60 of ink (based in Jersey).
Q. I'm finding a few niggling things in Neo Office. Are there any helpful resources? How do I change the language.
A. If it's hard to change the language, it is probably emulating MS Office!