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I have a DVD stuck in my iMac, how do I get it out?
I am asking this question on behalf of my sister. Here's what she had to say on facebook:
Anyone know how to get a DVD unstuck from an iMac drive? I tried
everything I read online--shutting ...
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Difference in RAM speed (533MHz vs. 667) for an older iMac
I have an iMac (late 2006 Core 2 Duo model) that originally came with two 512MB DDR2 533MHz for a total of 1 Gig.
About 2 years ago, I replaced one of them with a 2GB DDR2 800MHz.
Now, I have recently ...
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Can a Thunderbolt-equipped iMac be used as an external display for a DisplayPort-equipped PC?
I have a mid-2011 21.5" iMac with a Thunderbolt port. Can I use this port to have the iMac act as a external monitor for my Windows 7 laptop that has a DisplayPort video output?
The MacOS Help Center ...
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Passing arguments to a Python script: file association not found. Windows 7 on iMac
If I execute my script by:
C:\Windows\System32>python C:\Code\Test.py XXX
It takes the argument but if I execute script by:
Test.py XXX
error occurs: IndexError...
So arguments do not pass to ...
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How to hang a iMac 27 inch in wall with some space to connect my thunderbolt and USB?
I would like hang my iMac 27 inch Mid 2011 model in my living room due to spacing constraint. I recently come across VESA adapter to doing that as show int he video www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D5_uMBMaCY ...
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iMac and ReadyNAS jumbo frame is working or not?
OK. I have NAS neatgear readynas nv+ v1. I have iMac i5 27".
mac os x: I set MTU to jumbo frames -> apply
readynas: enabled jumbo frames -> restarted device
my speed is almost the same as it ...
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iMac: Alert message “No space on the boot partition. Close one or more programs to continue.”
The problem is that there is only a single partition with a LOT of space on it. Reboot helps for several days. Then this alert pops up again (and no way to hide it).
If you ignore the alert, ...
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Troubleshooting Mid 2007 iMac RAM upgrade
I am trying to install new RAM in my friends iMac, something I have done several times before. We unplugged the computer before performing the upgrade, used anti static wrist bands, and yes the memory ...
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Mac randomly shutting down with APC UPS
My Mac is randomly shutting down even though I have an APC UPS. I bought a new Mac, and the same thing is happening with this computer, so it is not a power supply issue. Any ideas?
The UPS ...
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iMac fan is constantly spinning
I recently left for vacation, and when I came back yesterday, my computer was behaving quite strangely.
Now it will boot up fine, all is good, but the fan is loud, and constantly moving! This has ...
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Graphics Card with Display Port and 2 DVIs will allow triple screen? [closed]
I currently own a 27" iMac and 2 24" monitors. This configuration usually runs in a triple monitor config with the 2 monitors plugged into the iMac's 2 thunderbolt ports.
I have another desktop which ...
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Nothing “saves” on mac
Mid 2009 iMac
Lion 10.7.2
I've had the most obscure problem lately. I recently screwed over my mac by installing ubuntu, but forgetting to move GRUB. So I had to reinstall firmware and such. It's ...
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How do I set up the network drivers for Windows 7 on my iMac?
I installed Windows 7 32 bit on my 27" iMac OS X 10.6.6. When Windows loaded, I couldn't connect to the internet via wireless or ethernet. It appears the drivers are not correct?
I did the same ...
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Can I use my DLink router as a hub to feed three AV components with Ethernet inputs?
I have a DLink 601 router with several Ethernet ports on it. It runs my MacBook and Wi-Fi radio wirelessly and my iMAc is plugged into it. It has a long Ethernet cable going to my AV system in another ...
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iMac 2006 Screen draw lagging and breaking up
I have a late 2006 iMac that ever since OS Lion was installed is lagging when I zoom in on my image editing in Photo Shop CS4. May have lost the original CD for it. Is there another way I can do a ...
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Is it possible to interrupt or cancel the trash-delete process?
I am connected to the company server, onsite not remote, which is Windows based. When, in the OS finder, I go to delete a file or directory that resides on the window-based server, the trash progress ...
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Thunderbird 2.0.0.24 on iMac 4,1 Intel Core Duo will not connect
Why won't Thunderbird 2.0.0.24 on my iMac 4,1 Intel Core Duo connect while the identical version of Thunderbird with identical settings in the email connects on my MacBook Air running OSX 10.7.2?
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Dock takes up 4GB of memory in Lion OS
I recently purchased an iMac, and upgraded the memory to 8GB, however, my iMac has been really laggy these days, so today, I checked the memory usage. It turned out that Dock took up 3.9G of memory, ...
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The interference of wifi and Bluetooth for my iMac
The interference has made my iMac constantly log off from the Internet, I have to turn off the Bluetooth sometimes even restart the wifi or computer for the Internet to work again, any way I could ...
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Reinstall CS4's photoshop's Floodlight in filter/render/lighting effects/style/floodlight
I inadvertently deleted a "came-with-Photoshop-plug-in" in Photoshop Menu/Filters/Render/Lighting Effects/Style(pull down menu)/Floodlight. I hit the delete button whilst in Floodlight, and Floodlight ...
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MacOS X installation size
I wanted to install Windows on a MacBook Air using bootcamp and hence create a second partition. The problem is that it only has a 64 GB SSD disk and my MacOS X installation takes up 21 GB. Is that ...
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5 month old iMac shuts down daily, and e-mail accounts were deleted
Details: The shutdowns occur at random times and are usually preceded by a scrolling gray semi-transparent screen and an alert that the computer is shutting down (courteous at least).
Sometimes if I ...
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Can a VMWare fusion image on windows 7 be legally used on more than one mac?
I have a legal, store-bought copy of Windows 7. I'd like to install it into a virtual machine, either VMWare or Parallels.
I have VMWare Fusion on my Macbook Pro and my iMac.
My question is, once ...
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iMac - Lower Case Letter “Q” not working in any program
I have an iMac running OS 10.5.8. The Lower case letter "Q" is not working in any of my programs including TEXTedit. Does anyone have any ideas?
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How to install Ubuntu or BackTrack Linux on iMac
I have an Intel based iMac 2010 21.5" and I would like to install Backtrack (preferably) or Ubuntu.
Every time I try to install one of the two, I get a black screen when the installer loads the video ...
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How to record screen on iMac 27 if the video is from Mini DisplayPort?
I am trying to record the replay from my PS3.
I have an ATLONA HDMI to mini displayport to display PS3 video on my iMac, but I can't figure out how to record the video. I know quicktime can record ...
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Disk Utility tells me to repair disk permissions from the DVD, but my DVD drive isn't working
I have an iMac with Snow Leopard that shows it is low on disk space. In Disk Utility, I select the hard disk and click "Verify Disk". It gives me an error and says to click "Repair Disk Permissions".
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Very high memory and CPU usage by the OS X Dock
I have a very annoying problem with the Dock process - after more than a few hours of uptime, the memory usage will spike to more RAM than I have. The process will begin to thrash the hard drive at ...
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Can I use an iMac as an external screen?
I have an early 2009 22" iMac which has a Mini DisplayPort. I've connected it to my HDTV in the past, using a HDMI-DVI cable and a Mini DisplayPort-DVI adapter. This works fine.
However, I have ...
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How do I enlarge a game but not make it full screen? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to stretch or scale a windows to fit resolution height and width sizes?
I'm playing a game in windowed mode, unfortunately my screen is huge 2560x1440 or something ...
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How can I connect to a WiFi created by an iMac?
My iMac's WiFi shows up on my Dad's Windows 7 laptop. The WiFi is password-protected though.
I am not asked for any password. Things simply fail to connect.
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Would the 2011 27" iMac be more power efficient than my 3 year old HP PC? [closed]
Our power bill keeps climbing higher and higher and we are looking for ways to start saving power (even if it involves quite an initial investment).
One of the things we are looking at replacing is ...
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IMac/OSX will only play sound for one logged on user at a time
This never used to happen
In order for the 'other user' to hear audio, you must go and shut down what the first user was doing with the audio i.e. listening to the radio, then switch back
Anyone ...
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Connect an internal HDD eSTATA to iMAC
I purchased a 3TB HDD which I intend to put into an USB enclosure for the iMAC. The drive is recognized at boot but only shows 801.23GB, same can be duplicate in windows. Ive tried to format the ...
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How to virtualize Lion or Mac Server in Windows 7 on iMac? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard in VMWare?
Two questions:
How do I run Mac OS X Lion in Windows 7 on my iMac? I know it is legal to virtualize Lion and Mac ...
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Win 7 Parallels on iMac i7: Missing textures in games
I'm experiencing missing (black) textures in games, geometry not being updated in the perspective view in Rhino, and generally strange behaviour with software using DirectX. The .NET framework and ...
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iMac OSX Lion upgrade - Photo Booth stopped working
After I upgraded my [2009] iMac to OSX Lion (a few days ago), the Photo Booth program stopped working. When I click on the icon, all I get is the following error message:
Photo Booth cannot be opened ...
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Main Imac Screen black external ok
on iMac, the external display works but internal is backlit but black
When I change resolution the main screen gets lines on it then goes back to black
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Is it better to have [2x4GB] or [2x4GB + 2x2GB] RAM in iMac [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it better to have 4x2GB or 2x4GB of RAM?
I recently upgraded my iMac (2010) to a 2x4GB RAM configuration and that went well, but I've considering putting the old ...
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Stopping OSX from moving windows from second monitor
I have a HDTV as my second monitor. I move windows to that monitor. When the computer and the TV sleeps and I bring both back, on the brief time both are initializing, OSX thinks the monitor is not ...
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Hooking up iMac, DSL modem, router, VoIP box and ROKU
I want to hoop up iMac, DSL modem, router, VoIP box and ROKU.
How do I begin? I've read to go from wall to modem to router to VOIP, then I guess I'd just get another cable to hook the ROKU to the ...
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Use physical boot disk with vmware
I had a motherboard failure on my Windows 7 System. I have VMWare for my iMac and was wondering if anyone can explain how I might use my existing boot disk from my PC with VMWare?
Oh also, I am able ...
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Firewire 800 cable for new iMac
Which one of these cables
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=firewire+800+cable+imac&x=0&y=0
is the one I have to buy to connect a firewire ...
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Connect iMac to Sharp TV, But No Video or Audio
Here’s my setup:
iMac 21.5” (Late 2009)
Mac OS X 10.6.7
Sharp LD-46D85UN
Griffin Mini DisplayPort to HDMI
I've been using my iMac as an HTPC since I purchased it last year, but last week it ...
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iMac - connecting an external monitor to my thunderbold ouput
I have a LG HDTV that has many inputs HDMI and one VGA. The HDMI input expects the audio to come with the video and the VGA input has a separate audio mini-jack input and when selected expects the ...
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Cloning Dual Boot iMac to a new iMac
I have an iMac that dual boots to Windows 7 using Bootcamp. I just purchased a new iMac and I'd like to fully clone my old iMac to the new iMac. I've done this before using a firewire cord and ...
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Scrolling on Magic Mouse isn't working on OS X 10.5.8 Leopard
I just bought a new Magic Mouse and the scrolling isn't working.
I've installed all of the software updates and the Wireless Mouse Software package but with no effect. Any ideas how I can get the ...
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Options to extend the life of my iMac 2007?
I have a 2007 iMac, maxed out on RAM, with the original Apple Hard drive. Given that most drives would've failed by now, I feel like I'm on borrowed time.
That being said, I'd like to extend the ...
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Why does my 20" iMac running Snow Leopard suffer from very slow wireless?
3 different Windows machines on the same wireless from a position 2' from the aforementioned iMac are snappy. All machines using DHCP, and are using the same DNS servers, so it doesn't seem likely to ...
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2006 inherited iMac privileges issue
I recently got my grandpa's old iMac from 2006. I made my account, made it an admin, and deleted his. I put 10.5.1 on it since it had 10.4 before. Now when I try to get the update, it says I don't ...
