Re: old imac wireless question

2010-12-18 Thread steve
depending on the model, you would need either an Airport or Airport Extreme card. Installing it would not be very hard, just a matter of loosening the 4 screws on the bottom plate and removing it, the airport slot is just underneath that panel. I've tried third-party USB wireless connectors with

does a g4 imac 20 need bigger power supply?

2010-11-13 Thread steve
apparatus needs to be swapped out as well? or should I have expected some ding,bong or other indices to let me know it is hooked up right? I just want to make sure I am chasing down the correct rabbit hole before I proceed. Many thanks to my more learned brethren, Steve -- You received

Re: iMac and new EcoDisk

2010-10-02 Thread Steve from Raleigh
It is always amusing to hear/read comments about odd US food offerings from folks from Great Britain, that paragon of great cuisine. Most Americans would be freaked out if offered kippers for breakfast, although I'm sure some might actually enjoy grilled, oily fish with heads and tails intact. Not

Re: Droolworthy new iMac

2009-10-21 Thread Steve from Raleigh
Jim, Good for you! I'm envious, but impressed, and I hope you enjoy the heck out of your new machine. And good for your grandson, too! Well, you can be a droolin' dreamer or you can be a satisfied schemer.   I started saving up towards a big-screen LED-backlit iMac a couple of   years ago,

Re: Mouse and memory

2009-08-28 Thread Steve from Raleigh
At the Apple online store, on the left column list, click on Mac Accessories to see Apple's mouse options. I'm sure you meant G5 (since % is 5 capitalized), and if you simply search for Sketchup, Google's 3D modeling software (free or $495) and click on Download, you will see the system

Re: AirPort card for imac G4?

2009-07-25 Thread Steve from Raleigh
Ah, the Apple support page specifies M8881LL/A as the model number of the AirPort card you need, and that it is no longer available from Apple--no surprise. Do shop around, prices vary all over the board. On Jul 25, 1:59 pm, Steve from Raleigh s...@nc.rr.com wrote: According to Mactracker

Re: adding ram to G4 imac?

2009-07-20 Thread Steve from Raleigh
Here's the link to Apple Support on this exact procedure, with pictures--and, as they state, The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver size 00 or jeweler's screwdriver size 0. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2989 On Jul 20, 2:26 am, williamd willi...@wyoming.com wrote:

Re: Toner refills...?

2009-01-21 Thread Steve from Raleigh
On Jan 20, 8:58 pm, William Spencer wspen...@jhu.edu wrote: Hi there: I am seeing bottles of refill toner for laser cartridges   being offered, and would like to solicit views on how sensible a   route that might be, rather than try to find an increasingly rare   cartridge for my poor old

Re: worth of used imac

2008-12-11 Thread Steve from Raleigh
Shop in other states: When shopping for Apple products, consider shopping from out of state merchants. Do so and you can dodge paying the sales tax for the state you reside in, saving upwards of 9% off your purchase. Powermax.com in Oregon, Smalldog.com in Vermont,   LAComputercompany.com.

Re: Flashing Screen

2008-11-29 Thread Steve from Raleigh
On Nov 28, 12:48 pm, skyvalley4jesus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quite a scene last night.  I happened to look over at my G4 iMac (round base - 1ghz) and the screen was rapidly flashing.  You would see the desktop background then black.  At first I thought the display was about to go out.  I

RE: Kid Friendly Software for G3...?

2008-11-04 Thread Steve
I am also interested in anything group members can contribute. The form factor is great for kids. I have a graphite G3 in the kitchen doing EyeTV duty, but being something for my 5 year olds would also be great. The Apple platform ruled the schools, there should be some good stuff out there