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    MBP fan control under XP

    Running XP SP3 under Bootcamp 3.2 on a 1st gen MBP running 10.6.5.Been using a fan control program under OSX to keep things cooler,no more than 165>169 deg.When I'm running XP,temps go up to 195.Searched the usual windows download channels for some sort of fan controller and have found nothing...
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    Image Capture and Preview scanning problem

    Go to here"http://www.hamrick.com/vsm.html"Their software should handle your scanner.
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    Is there a way to install only iphoto in leapard?

    Try using Kodak's Easy Share software.Free download from their site and it works well on a G4 with Tiger or better.
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    To upgrade, or not to upgrade?

    Have a first gen.MBP,1.83 core duo,2gb.ram 250gb.HD. Runs OSX 10.6.5 with no problems and also runs Ubuntu 10.10 under Parallels .You should be able to upgrade with no problems.
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    How to Share Files between iBook G4 and MacPro Wirelessly

    You might want to try a program called"Dropcopy".Should be able to find it at Macupdate.Takes all the hassle out of filesharing.I use it daily on my MBP and G4 IMac.
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    Apple newbie - kind of

    Go to the finder,open control panels,look for a folder that says"Internet connect".Open that and follow directions inside.If you don't have that, look for the TCP/IP control panel.Open that and check the box"connect via ethernet " You might have to check another couple of boxes for any proxy...
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    Question about checking the integrity of a MacBook hard drive

    Your hard drive is no longer usable,Bad superblock error should have made you aware of that! Best bet would be to get a new Hd and reinstall Mac Os X. Then if you have files on the old HD that you need to retrive, get a copy of Disk Warrior and put the old drive into a external housing and...
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    From tech dummy

    You can use your software if it is a"universal binary" and compatible with a newer Mac OS.If all the above mentioned software was purchased when you first bought your older mac,It is more than likely not compatible.
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    From tech dummy

    No,you cannot replace the processor.While it is possible to upgrade your current Mac somewhat it would not be a good idea as PPC support is being phased out.Your best bet would be to purchase a new or good used Intel Mac.You"ll be surprised how much better a Mac can be,I know I was.
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    Sound playing constantly in leopard?

    Had a set of speakers that I used on my MBP that would make a soft but audible noise when they were placed too close to the case. The noise seemed to be related to hard drive and screen activity.Drove me crazy till I figured it out!
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    Kernal Panic on Ibook g4

    Got to utilities> console .This contains a log of all abnormal activity.I use Tech Tool to scan for hardware problems.You might want to look thru some of the Mac download sites for a free utility that will do the same.
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    Kernal Panic on Ibook g4

    Kernel panics are usually caused by a hardware glitch.Might be time to run some diagnostics on your Ibook and se if anything is amiss.
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    Lost file in trash

    Have you deleted the trash yet? if not you can open the trash and drag the IPhoto folder back to your home folder.
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    Computer is becoming slow???

    Okay,so you have either a G4 digital audio or a 1st gen.Quicksilver.You have a 9 year old machine that at its best will be working flat out in todays computing world.But if you want to try here is what to do,Max out your ram,1.5 gb. for the DA,2gb for the Quicksilver.Next install OSX 10.4.11 as...
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    Mac App Store paradise beckons

    I'll give it a try, but looking at the list of restrictions placed on developers,I'll more than likely get my apps from the usual sources.
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    HELP!! I think my Macbook Pro's infected with a trojan!!

    You might have installed the "DNS Changer trojan" but coming from DailyMotion it seems unlikely.However you did the right thing with a fresh install.And no you don't need to worry about changing paswords,etc.All this trojan did was scramble your DNS settings and slow things down.and try to take...
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    HELP!! I think my Macbook Pro's infected with a trojan!!

    By chance did you visit a website that wanted you to download a " codec" so you could watch a video?
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    Snarky

    Just happened to be browsing the home page and reading some of the comments posted by long time members.Some of you are really snarky when it comes to newbies.Give people a chance, they are coming here to get advice because they don't know what to do,not to have their butt jumped because they...
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    Airport Will Not Scan on Tiger. Link Status Inactive

    Have you tried a different airport card? Also try logging in as a different user and see if the problem continues.I also have a G4 imac that had this same symptom a while back.It finally went away after I ran Onyx and all its repair utilities.I was ready to tear my hair out at that point!
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    PB G4 OS X 10.5 for IPad and Iphone

    No problem in upgrading! you'll need a retail copy of leopard,"black disc".You should be able to find this online.For best results, up your memory to 2 gb.which is the max.Leopard likes a lot of ram.After you have done all this you should be good to go.Enjoy your IPad!
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