I'm going to sell my sweet G3 12" laptop - I'm just not using since I got my Powermac G5. I'm concerned, because I have heard even if you delete files someone...
The only way to make sure all your data is off is to get a new hard drive. Next to that, there are probably some programs that will write 0š, then 1šs, the...
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Nov 2, 2007 4:53 pm
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Actually, Disk Utility in OSX (at least as of 10.3) has government-grade drive wiping built-in. In disk utility when viewing the erase option, click on the...
yup itšs all or nothing. If therešs something in the trash you donšt want to delete remove it from the trash. I have a folder on the desktop titled ...
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Nov 3, 2007 2:02 am
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Thanks Tony! The Disk Utility that erases is that wiping the drive completely? OR just the files that I have trashed? After visitng my local mac store and...
It was actually me -- Chris -- who offered the Disk Utility process. Using the 7-pass option in Disk Utility erases the _entire_ hard drive. You have to...
Can anyone help point me to a good book on how to learn apple script or xcode? which I should learn first? what path I should take to learn on to write a...
My macbook has started behaving badly after Leopard install (clean) Machine will not hold a connection to the internet. Airport appears to be connected at all...
The one i tried it just spit it back out. what DVD and what blank cd's do you use? thanks Pam __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!?...
Well, doing a clean install was the right thing to do when encountering problems under these circumstances. The one other thing to try is zapping the pram. Do...
Išve heard other people having similar problems. The wireless connection starts out good, but slowly dies to a crawl. One article I read said Applešs Leopard...
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Nov 5, 2007 12:45 pm
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For DVDšs there are a few types: -, +, and I think RAM (not sure on that). Check with your manufacturer, in your case Išm guessing Apple, to find out what...
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Nov 5, 2007 1:03 pm
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I bought DVD+R I have a MacBook. should i call the Apple store and ask them? Pam and thank you. ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
Hi Patrick, There are some reports of issues under Apple "Pro-Apps" like Final Cut Pro, and so on, but most seem ok when following our upgrade steps thus far. ...
Very helpful. question: i have an iMAc G4 flat Panel..and i was told I couldn't get Leopard because I didn't have enough MHz. Can I add MHz to the computer. i...
I ran an Internet search for imac g4 upgradeš and got few hits. One company called Daystar will upgrade your iMac. I noted that you have to send your iMac...
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Nov 18, 2007 1:09 pm
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Thank you Daniel for your helpful response with the useful links. Patrick...
Ruth, Just as important (or even more so), is the amount of RAM you have. If you don't have at least 1 gigabyte, then you need to upgrade the memory in the...
AMEN to Chris. Leopard won't run on the older iMacs and I would not look to upgrade the processor. Because you need sufficient memory ( the iMac only takes 1...
I wanted to download a solitaire card game here on my MacBook, and it said it cannot download file, need to fee up disc space? Were do i find it on this ...
Hello, Pam. You can determine how much free space your hard disk has performing "get info" on the internal hard drive. Look on your mac's desktop for a silver...
Highlight the hard drive by clicking on it. Go to the FILE menu and choose GET INFO. Youšll find the hard drive capacity, how much is used, and how much is ...
Tony DiPiano
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Nov 19, 2007 12:22 pm
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Hi Pam, Two suggestions: First, download "GrandPerspective" that will show you how your drive space is mapped out and what might be taking up so much space....
Hey Thank you, I found that! This is what it says. Capacity: 74.21 Avalibile: 55.94 Used: 18.27 on disk. the other problem is were is the disk? and on my desk ...
Hi! Dan, thank you! Also the macpro person has helped me as well. can i still ask you questions also? This is my first time using a Mac and the other question...