February 09
15/03/09 22:59
LMUG Q&A February
Q. Does anyone know how to group PDF files together into a single document.
A. Free software called PDFLab
http://www.iconus.ch/fabien/products/pleng/pleng.html
or Preview - just drag them into the drawer.
There is a Macbreak Tech podcast on this topic.
Q. I let my iMac go to sleep. Each time I reawaken it, it is frozen. This is very regular. Even if I just leave it, it freezes. I tried disk utility, but it is greyed out.
A. Disk Utility > Repair Permissions, you may need to reboot using your system CD to do this. Alternatively, down load Apple Jack and use that to complete checks and permissions.
a nice summary
Q. I've had problems with System Preferences. When I go to Network, it says "You network settings have been changed by another application". Then I have to force-quit to shut it down.
A. Go into Library > Preferences and remove the preferences plist. Google on this issue, it is well know.
http://www.macfixitforums.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/459170/greyed_out_system_preferences
Q. Running 10.4.11 if you are running an Virtual PC emulator can you run a RAMdisk in it.
A. Unknown
Q. Just got an iMac. I have 10 years of business information on Quicken (accounting) on my PDA. How do I get it onto my Mac.
A. Markspace do driver software for PDA for the Mac called the MissingSync. It may allow you to shift the data over. Try using a PC Emulator such as VMWare and Parallels. There is also a program called Personal Accountz, which you can import Quicken files into.
- VMware Fusion, Run Windows on Mac via Virtualization - VMware
- The Missing Sync for Mobile Smartphones to Mac OS X and Windows Desktop for Mac
- Bookkeeping and Accounting Software made simple from Accountz
Q. Does anyone know how to group PDF files together into a single document.
A. Free software called PDFLab
http://www.iconus.ch/fabien/products/pleng/pleng.html
or Preview - just drag them into the drawer.
There is a Macbreak Tech podcast on this topic.
Q. I let my iMac go to sleep. Each time I reawaken it, it is frozen. This is very regular. Even if I just leave it, it freezes. I tried disk utility, but it is greyed out.
A. Disk Utility > Repair Permissions, you may need to reboot using your system CD to do this. Alternatively, down load Apple Jack and use that to complete checks and permissions.
a nice summary
Q. I've had problems with System Preferences. When I go to Network, it says "You network settings have been changed by another application". Then I have to force-quit to shut it down.
A. Go into Library > Preferences and remove the preferences plist. Google on this issue, it is well know.
http://www.macfixitforums.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/459170/greyed_out_system_preferences
Q. Running 10.4.11 if you are running an Virtual PC emulator can you run a RAMdisk in it.
A. Unknown
Q. Just got an iMac. I have 10 years of business information on Quicken (accounting) on my PDA. How do I get it onto my Mac.
A. Markspace do driver software for PDA for the Mac called the MissingSync. It may allow you to shift the data over. Try using a PC Emulator such as VMWare and Parallels. There is also a program called Personal Accountz, which you can import Quicken files into.
- VMware Fusion, Run Windows on Mac via Virtualization - VMware
- The Missing Sync for Mobile Smartphones to Mac OS X and Windows Desktop for Mac
- Bookkeeping and Accounting Software made simple from Accountz