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  1. J

    Keyboard shortcuts

    Hey guys, I was wondering if it is at all possible to change the characters on my keyboard. I use the greek letters alpha (α) and beta (β) a lot and I have to change my keyboard to greek every time I want to use those letters. Is it possible to create a keyboard shortcut for those letters (i.e...
  2. ernest_mecca

    Software for unsupported devices

    Hey all, I had a recent experience with Apple Support after purchasing a mid-2007 MacBook off letgo. The latest OS it’s able to run is OS X Lion (10.7.5) and the majority of Apple’s own software is incompatible with it. I contacted Apple Support and made them aware of my situation, and they...
  3. MacBookBroLax

    Does macOS High Sierra have many bugs/ is it worth the time upgrading to

    Does macOS High Sierra have many bugs? Is it worth the time to upgrade to?
  4. markstafford747

    “Are iPhones Made to Break?”

    I came across this video that was recently uploaded by one of my favorite channels, Alltime Conspiracies. I thought it was rather interesting considering the upcoming release of the iPhone X. Frankly, I wasn’t surprised by anything mentioned in the video with how long I’ve been following Apple...
  5. T

    Syncing Two Drives

    I work in an office where we have two Macs with Adobe Production Suite. They each have a 4TB external drive and we want to keep them synced bi-directional. The reason is for two reasons: backup, but also so we can easily access a project from our own terminal if the other user is out. So I'm...
  6. The_DarkFire

    Programming for PowerPc Macs?

    Hello! This may be a newbie question, but I only just got my IBook G4 1.5 gigs of ram from eBay, and once it comes in the mail I'm going to also be able to use my IBook G3 Clamshell. Anyway here is what I want to know: What kind of software is there to program in C or C++ on Mac OS X tiger, and...
  7. zachlegomaniac

    Best PDF Measuring Software

    Hi all, I need to measure a 2D construction plan (landscape) to calculate various areas (in square feet) on a PDF doc. At work we use Adobe Acrobat, but it's terrible, and I can't imagine it's intended for this kind of work on a regular basis. Can someone recommend some applications to me...
  8. J

    Need help turning OFF optical digital-out

    Hey guys. I'm having a serious problem. My sound output stuck on digital out and yes, I'm aware that it's because some pins have stuck because of mine fault. None of toothpick, paperclip ect trick helps. I don't want to spend 600$ for replacing a board for getting a sound from my computer. Now...
  9. often-befuddled

    Seeking straightforward label printing software

    I have a need for label printing software. It should: Print on a variety of labels on 8.5x11 sheets Import XLS files; alternately some other data-file format such as XML... Run on various OSXi versions. Is simple to run. {Setup can be harder but...} Can start half-way through a sheet of labels...
  10. H

    iPhone 7 Animation issues

    Hi, I am asking if anyone on here with an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus can do a quick test to see if they get a repeat of my issue. The issue is to do with the app switcher/recent apps page. iPhone 7 Issue - If you have 1 app open and click into this app, now double tap the home button to open recent...
  11. L

    Problem updating Mac so Ipad won't connect? Is my Mac too old?

    Please Help...I have had this problem for nearly a year I need my Mac book Pro 7.1 with Mac OS X 10.6.8 To talk to my ipad version 10.2.1 (14D27) For ages I couldn't figure out why my ipad stopped connecting to itunes on my Mac......but know i think its because the software on my Mac isn't up...
  12. M

    Scheduling downloads

    I've moved home to an area that necessitates expensive satellite broadband and would like to be able to schedule major downloads during the night hours when download usage is unlimited. Does anyone know of apps that will allow scheduling of downloads from the App Store e.g. GarageBand which is...
  13. AmazingHenry

    AmazingHenry's PowerPC Projects Thread

    All my PowerPC projects! :) Tiger Sierra Theme Before LeopardRebirth was out, I was making a Sierra theme for personal use. Once LeopardRebirth came out, some people requested a Sierra Theme for Tiger. It wasn't hard to adapt my theme to Tiger, so I did that and released it. Get it on the...
  14. Juliusgirl

    Which MacBook? New or used? Software?! Accessories?! HELP QUICK!!

    I have never owned a Mac/MacBook before but I am in quick and desperate need of a laptop (like need to make money to eat etc. quick and desperate) and I figured that since my photographs, many of my writings, music, along with apps books blahblah is on my iPad and iPhone that I ought to get a...
  15. S

    Different name on WWDC ticket

    Hi everybody, hope somebody can help me! I got picked for the WWDC lottery, but my fathers name is on the ticket. And since the tickets are not transferable, I'm not sure if i can actually go? I don't live in USA, so it would be a waste to travel so far, if I couldn't get in just because my...
  16. macairzoe

    Stuck on Software Update Page

    Hey guys, I was trying to do the righty by updating my Mac Air version software, It's been 2 months and it's still stuck on this screen. Have I run out of memory? Have tried a few different resets, have let it run flat but only thing I haven't done is remove battery. Not sure if this will do...
  17. T

    Basic design / layout software?

    Hi, I want to be able to add small blocks - they will be either rectangles or squares unto 220mm square - to a floorplan. I know that Word can do this but my problem comes that the blocks are an exact size (to 1mm) and I have no idea how big the ideal floorplan would be until I move the blocks...
  18. alexocano

    I need help for put many Imac in local area network

    Hello to everybody. I need put many imac in a local area network, too need know the time of use and block the computer when no are in use, i dont know if there are some software, if someone know some software please help me, thank you.
  19. R

    Any Way to source Final Cut Pro 4?

    Hello, i need to use Final Cut pro 4 for a project i am currently working on, is there any way of sourcing this version of Final Cut?
  20. J

    Looking for a copy of Mac OS X Server 1.0

    Hello guys. I have a PowerBook 3400c with 200MHz, 144MB Ram & 4 GB of CF storage. I read somewhere that this machine can run the very first server edition of Mac OS X. Does anyone have a copy you might want to sell? I don't need a retail box (though if you still have it, will be nice).