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Mac OS
Developed by Apple Inc, the Mac OS refers to a series of operating systems for Macintosh computers. It is usually pre-installed on every Mac computer which can be bought online and in retail stores.
5,902 Questions
How old is the Mac OS X Power Book G4?
The PowerBook G4 was introduced in January 2001 and would have originally had Mac OS 9 installed. The first version (10.0) of Mac OS X, known as Cheetah, was introduced in March 2001.
How do I Look up words on a Mac?
Select the word you wish to look up and right click on it. From the menu that pops up select Look Up In Dictionary. This will give you a small window with the word's definition in for further information click on More... While typing type the first few letters of a word and press the Escape key (esc) and you will get a drop down menu offering you a choice of words starting with your letters which you can select from
What store do you buy a iwatch apple from?
Apple does not make an iWatch so it is not available from any store. The current iPod Nano can be worn on a watch strap like a watch.
How do you download video footage from a JVC Everio MG330 to an i7 mac with Snow Leopard?
The GZ-MG330 has been tested with iMovie 09 (See links below) and just needs to be connected to the Mac with the USB cable. Switch the camera on and select it's Playback on PC setting. Launch iMovie and import the video for editing and sharing.
Where is the shutter button on macs?
The button used to take a photo in photo booth is the shutter button.
Can you connect USB to a Firewire Port?
At first no as they are separate technologies (USB- Universal Serial Bus, Firewire- IEEE 1394a/Firewire 400), so you cannot connect a usb to a firewall or visa versa.
There are ways however. These include purchasing two expansion cards (PCI, ISA or SCSI depending on the type and space left on your motherboard). OR purchasing a Hub/adapter that connects in either a USB or Firewire port, and accommodates at least one USB and one Firewire port.
However, there is also a newer type of Firewire (Firewire 800) which is under the standard of IEEE 1894b. This offers double the speed in transfer compared to the IEEE 1394a, however neither a USB cable of anytype (USB, or USB 2.0) or Firewire 1394a cable can fit into a 1894b port or visa versa. There may well be hubs/adapters for these too.
USB and Firewire- Both are Serial Ports. Both offering Plug and Play/Hot Swapping capabilities (Depending on your Computer's hardware and software).
Hope this Helps
J
How do you add a movie to the iTunes library?
Movies in an appropriate format (.mov, .m4v. .Mp4 etc.) can be added to your iTunes library by dragging them over the iTunes icon in the Dock, or directly into the iTunes window if it is running. Selecting Add to Library... From the iTunes File menu (shortcut: Command O) will present you with a standard selection window from which you can select the movies you wish to add to your library.
Are Microsoft and Apple the same thing?
Sort of... Apple Inc. manufactures the Mac (short for Macintosh- a type of apple, you see). Over the years the various other types of Apple computers have all gone out of production. Apple makes all kinds of other electronics- iphones, ipods, etc., but when you are referring to personal computers, Apples and Macs are pretty much the same thing.
and if you even THINK about getting a windows computer, I will kill you
What are the 6 characteristics of computer?
It depends on what context in which you ask this question in, usually, a computer is used for many purposes, for example:
- Gaming
- Data processing
- Computing
- Editing
- Developing
- Web surfing
- Calling and communicating (in phones)
- Server hosting
- Entertainment
- Showing off... :>
- And many more!...
Did you mean: 'How can bytes are in 2 GB?'
If you did, the answer is: 2 Billion Bytes, which transforms into 2 Million Kilobytes, then 2000 MB, eventually reaching 2 GB.
1,000,000,000 B = 1,000,000 KB = 1000 MB = 1 GB
2,000,000,000 B = 2,000,000 KB, = 2000 MB = 2 GB
How do you open a .exe folder on a mac?
1. Go to http://www.sendspace.com/file/cluemy
2. Click "Click here to start download from sendspace"
What is the equivalent to F4 on a Mac?
command (apple key) W closes the current window
command (apple key) Q quits the current application
How many known viruses are there for Mac?
Although there have been known self replicating virus's to attack the OSX - they are not self propagating and do require user input in some manner (i.e. opening a bad email or clicking a link). The most common form of virus are trojans from some bad websites. Smart browsing and wise installation will keep you protected from trojans, though, because you must choose to install them and then input your password for them to install. There are 26 out of 71,000 known viruses.
What is a good name for a black puffle?
Grumpy
1.Blackberry
2.Blacktooth
3.Gangsta (becuz it skateboards ^^)
4.Flames
4.Skata boy or Skata gurl
1-4 made by wikianswersperson please dont copy to other questions! feel free to use these names!
Can I add to it? - Cheeseburgerdude
Tornado
Bullet
Tsunami
Shadow
Flame (my puffle name)
Flare (an elite puffle)
Can Mac Books get computer viruses?
Prior to OS X, there were viruses written for Apple Macintosh computers. Any operating system on which software can be installed at all is potentially vulnerable to infection from a virus, which is itself a form of software. An operating system cannot distinguish good software from bad software; this is usually done by antivirus scanners or behavior monitoring programs. In the past, bona fide "viruses" were mostly targeted at specific groups or individuals, such as politicians and high-profile clergymen, most of whom are non-technical users who will use whatever their employers provide (most likely Windows). But in the recent decades average users have been intentionally attacked for the purpose of notoriety or to cause grief. Viruses in themselves are intentionally destructive, rather than stealing information or providing control over someone's machine. While virus creation and infection has been on the downturn in favor of malware, infection is still entirely possible and not to be ruled out.
These days most malicious programs in the wild are Trojan horses. Software which supposes to be something it really is not, Like "MacDefender", or "AntiVirus 2011". Besides Trojans, there are also a lot of spyware and exploits that can infect a computer remotely and surreptitiously, usually through a Web browser. Unlike viruses, which are written out of malice, these parasites are written for profit, be it to direct a botnet to attack other networks, or to steal user information to sell to identity thieves.
Apple's Web site says that "a Mac is 100 percent safe from viruses designed to attack PCs." This is true; otherwise, Apple could face a class-action lawsuit. The loophole is a single, clever subtlety in the phrase, "designed to attack PCs."
There are in fact some Trojans written for Mac OS X, but no viruses. While Apple announces that their systems are "more resistant to attack" There are professional security researchers who have successfully compromised both Macs and Windows computers remotely, as well as other operating systems for PCs, servers, and even mobile devices like the iPhone.
It is widely believed that Unix-based operating systems cannot be infected at root level unless the user authorizes it with a password; this is untrue. All platforms have known privilege escalation vulnerabilities, and more are being discovered all the time.
At the time of writing, Windows users remain by far the most likely to encounter viruses, or any other type of malware/unwanted programs. In over 20 years, the total count of Mac viruses is about 50 (all prior to Mac OS X). There are thousands for Windows.
However, The unfortunate truth is ALL computers are susceptible to viruses or attack.
While the fallacy that "Mac's can't get viruses" is pushed by Apple, the truth of the matter is they are just as susceptible as windows users except they aren't being directly targeted being that Macintosh used to run less than 6% of the global operating system market share (Source: C|Net). As more users are moving over to the Macintosh OS, they recently have been receiving more malware traffic. Macs require signed software, making it difficult to get malware to run. But naive users make it's built in protections nearly useless like in the MacDefender malware exploit from 2011. The software required the user to accept the installation, under the guise of protection, but it turned out to be malware, launching pornographic websites while warning you that you have Malware installed and offering you to purchase the Full version of MacDefender to remove the fake virus for a large sum of money. (Source: C|net)
Recently a new threat has surfaced caused by a Java exploit, in which Apple took 6 weeks after Oracle (the current owner of Java) to patch (Source: Forbes), allowing more than 2 percent (Source: ComputerWorld) of scanned Macintosh systems to become compromised. Kapersky noted through an experiment that over 600,000 systems were connected to their experimental C&C (Command and Control) botnet server, over 98% are heuristically detected to have been Macintosh systems. (Source: SecureList)
So to say that Apple Computers do not get Viruses is a commonly perpetuated fallacy, pushed by Apple, and naive Mac users alike. The truth is that no computer system or operating system is truly secure, or free of viruses and malware.
All computers are at the same risks for viruses and spyware. (And Mac's can carry Windows viruses and can possibly infect Windows machines via Network, Hard Drive, or USB Jump Drive) So users need to be careful about what websites they visit and what they download off the internet because malware is everywhere and can really cause problems no matter what OS or computer manufacturer.
Why might you choose a Macintosh operating system rather than a Linux operating system?
the macintosh operating systems is more user-friendly
How do you put a VLC file onto iTunes on a Mac?
There is no ´VLC files´ or ´iTunes files´. VLC can save audio and video as various formats. iTunes uses mp4/acc (labeled as ´m4a´). Mp4 is a ´container' format, iTunes uses the mp4 container to hold aac codec information.
Which country is Apple based in?
Apple's headquarters are in Cupertino, California in the United States of America.
Will the internet on your laptop work outside the house?
Depending on what laptop you have and how it is setup will determine if you will be able to use it. Are you accessing the internet through WiFi now from your house or are you connected through an Ethernet cord? If you are already connected to WiFi then you will be set up to go to many places that host WiFi such as coffee shops and hotels. Many homes have WiFi set up and do not have passwords set so you could use the internet off of those. If you are running on a Mac computer you will probably have AirPort built into your laptop. If so, when you are at a place you think their is WiFi just go to the AirPort button on the top right of your screen next to your time and Spotlight (looks almost like a speaker with sound waves coming out, or a cell phone coverage bar.) In the drop down menu there you can select a WiFi hotspot. Beware of the lock icons because unless you have a password you will not be able to access those networks. Many places will say free WiFi, but you will need to ask them for a password still. If you have some other kind of laptop such as Windows or Linux based computer you will need to see if you are already connected to WiFi. If so you will most likely be able to automatically connect to a hotspot. If not you will have to consult with your operating systems user guide, or just Google it. The short answer though is, yes IF you have a wireless card set up in your laptop. If not, you will have to purchase one. If you have a WiFi connection at your home you are connected to you are ready to go!
What are the pros and cons of buying a mac book pro?
Pros:
- The iMac, as are most Macintosh computers, have a few wires to deal with unlike PCs.
- You have the entire computer in one object.
- If you want to work with graphics or websites, iMacs usually handle programs such as Photoshop better than a PC.
- You don't need to install a bunch of drivers each time you have to format -- the Mac OS CDs usually have everything you need.
- You don't have to worry about viruses or spyware nearly as much.
Cons:
- Most games are not compatible with iMacs, let alone any other Mac product. Thus, with Apple's Boot Camp, this has been proved untrue.
- They're considered real expensive to get to the average consumer since most macs are made for professional uses, such as graphic design.
What key is the page up key on a Mac OS X?
- Macs have page up buttons, but MacBooks don't. On a MacBook, hold the Fn key and press up or down for page up and page down.
- In a macbook, page up is fn+up arrow key. Page down is fn+down arrow key.
- Try the button with the up arrow on it.
Do you need a Mac to download GarageBand?
An Internet connection is not required to run GarageBand on a Mac. It would only be required to download the music lessons available within GarageBand.
