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Mac OS X 10.5, Boot Camp: Black screen when booting from Windows XP install CD on iMac (Late 2006 24-inch)

Some iMac (Late 2006 24-inch) computers may display a black screen when booting from the Windows XP installer CD, instead of the standard blue installation screen. The computer will respond to the correct setup key presses and continue the installation … Continue reading

MacBook Pro does not display printers via AppleTalk over AirPort

AppleTalk printers connected to a wireless network will not appear in the Printer Setup Utility on a MacBook Pro when the MacBook Pro is connected to the network wirelessly (via its AirPort Card). When connected to the network via wired … Continue reading

MacBook Air: How long should it take to boot to CD and perform an install from DVD?

The MacBook Air provides several options for booting to the DVDs supplied with your computer. This article provides general estimates of how much time typical installation and utility operations should take using MacBook Air’s Remote Install utility and a separate … Continue reading

About MacBook Air Software Update 1.0

The MacBook Air Software Update 1.0 addresses issues with video playback and processor core idling. The contents of this update are also available in the Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update.

iMac (Mid 2007): Memory Specifications

Learn what kinds of memory you can use with iMac (Mid 2007) computers: iMac (20-inch Mid 2007) iMac (24-inch Mid 2007)

MacBook Pro: Power button disabled for three seconds after connecting power adapter

You may notice that your MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro (17-inch), MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy), MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo) or MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) computer’s power button is disabled for up to three seconds after you connect … Continue reading

Power Macintosh: Using FPM, EDO, SDRAM, and SGRAM

This article explains what FPM, EDO, SDRAM, and SGRAM are, and lists which Power Macintosh computers work with these different memory types.

Keynote 3: Screen flashes during slideshow playback

You may see flashing during slide transitions when using Keynote 3. For some Macs, you can resolve this by updating to Mac OS 10.4.4. You can also avoid this by changing the Keynote preferences as described below:

MacBook and MacBook Air: iPod won’t mount when connected via a USB hub

Your MacBook (Late 2007) or MacBook Air may not detect some iPod devices if there are a lot of USB devices connected via an external hub.

MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces processor speed when battery is removed while operating from an A/C adaptor

MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces processor speed when battery is removed while operating from an A/C adaptor