Mac OS X

After completing an upgrade installation of Leopard and restarting the computer, a "blue screen" may appear for an extended period of time.

Learn about the process that Boot Camp uses to map Microsoft operating system functions and special keys to Apple external and built-in keyboards, as well as which keys to use for various functions by keyboard type.

In Mac OS X 10.3 and later, Printer Setup Utility allows you to add a printer that’s being shared by a Microsoft Windows PC. However, Printer Setup Utility may not see some shared Windows printers. Here are some reasons why … Continue reading →

After about 10 GB or more of data is backed up to an external disk, Time Machine may stop backing up. This may happen the first time Time Machine backs up your files.

Learn how to import calendars into iCal from Microsoft Entourage.

Your computer may connect to the base station but not to the Internet or local network when using a PPPoE DSL or cable modem service. Your computer connects to the base station with a strong signal, but it cannot connect … Continue reading →

Maybe you want to digitize all your old film prints or slides. Or you want a way to file your printed documents electronically. Or maybe macro photography is a passion, but you lack a camera. If you’re looking to turn … Continue reading →

A Safe Boot for Mac OS X takes longer than a normal startup. This delay will occur when you see the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear). It can be quite long (several minutes) depending on how long it … Continue reading →

Not sure if your Mac is using Intel or PowerPC processors? Here are two easy ways to find out without opening your computer’s case.