FAQ -- Frequently Asked Questions -- June 21, 2007
- How do I backup my iPhoto pictures, library, books, etc.? -? How to move to another computer?
- Backup to disk (cd/dvd)
- Drag folder to external drive (make sure iPhoto not running)
- backup to .Mac (Apple instructions)
- Consider Mozy.com online backup service
- How do I create new users --- for testing new applications, settings, etc.
- Apple's instructions
- Here is Indiana University's instructions
- How do I setup Mail.app?? Cox SMTP issues, etc.
- Cox's instructions for a Mac
- What are all these directories?? Applications, Library, System, Users - Documents, Pictures, Movies, etc.
- OS X Daily's explanation
- I want to share files between my PC and Mac over a network... How?
- Take a look at About.com's instructions
- Virtualization?? Parallels? VMware?? What is it? What can I do with it?? Pros/cons?
- Wikipedia's take
- Parallels vs VMWare Fusion vs Crossover vs BootCamp
- Parallels Web Site
- Apple's Boot Camp
- VMWare Fusion
- What software does EVERY Mac user want/need?
- BRMUG's suggestions
- Places to get software
- Open Source Mac
- Mac Update
- Version Tracker
- How do I install a program? Why do I have to eject the program that I just installed? Explain DMG, etc.
- Silver Mac's Install Howto
- Apple's troubleshooting tips
- How do I get access to something when I used to right click on my pc?
- <ctrl> click is the same as right click
- Take a look at Help on your Mac and search for keyboard shortcuts
- Apple's Info
- What does that funny looking key do near the space bar? (Clover Leaf, CTRL, etc)
- Wikipedia's History of the Apple Command Key
- How do I navigate to the proper folder to save a document? (Home directory, etc)
- Apple's explanation
- Should I keep my computer sleeping or turn it off (over night or longer)?
- I tend to recommend sleep unless you will not use the computer for an extended period. I almost never shutdown/reboot my laptop. I think it is really what you are comfortable with.
- Here are some folks having that debate
- And some more
- Do I have a Mac or an Apple computer? (still don't know the answer to this one)
- Your computer is a Macintosh produced by Apple Computer (whoops Apple Inc.).
- How do I do screen capture:
- To capture the entire screen, press Command+Shift+3
- To capture part of a screen, press Command+Shift+4
- How do I reset the PRAM (battery backed up Parameter RAM)?
- Reboot your computer. As it reboots, hold down Command, Option, P and R. The PRAM stores date, time, video settings and some of the preferences. When
you reset PRAM, you will have to reset the date and time. There are a few other preferences you will have to reset. If you are having unusual problems or weird video issues, try
resetting PRAM.