Creating a Text File on Mac OS X manually is a bit more challenging than performing a simple right mouse click and selecting to create a New > Text Document, like you do from within Windows. However, the task is still...
How to create a Lion OS X backup DVD from your purchased and downloaded copy of Lion OS X. In the following simple solution, I show you one way to create a backup copy of Lion OS X installer on a...
By default the Mac OS X Lion Operating System reverses the standard mouse wheel scrolling direction. This change was made with the release of the Mac OS X Lion Version 10.7, to allow a more natural mouse scrolling method (similar to...
How to rename a file or folder on a Mac OS X: In the following simple solution, I’ll show you how to easily rename a file or folder from within your Mac OS X Operating Environment. If you are relatively new...
In the Following simple solution, I show you how to “Print Screen” (take a Screenshot) while running from Windows on a Macbook Pro. Since a Mac does not have a physical PrintScreen (PrtScn) key on its keyboard, another BootCamp mapped key...
In the following simple solution, I’ll show you how to open .docx files on a Mac, or on a PC that does not have Microsoft Office installed or has an older version of Office. .docx files are typically created by Microsoft...
In the following simple solution, I cover the process of “Removing Avast Antivirus Mac version” from a Mac. Avast is a nice antivirus software, however, some people that have installed it, prefer other solutions. Uninstalling Avast on a Mac is just...
Switching Video Cards Macbook Pro: In the following simple solution, I will explain how to switch between the nVidia 9400M and the nVidia 9600M GT video cards on the new Macbook Pro. On the new Macbook Pro, the lower wattage nVidia...
In the following simple solution, I will show you how to Check your Macbook Warranty Status to see how much time remains on you Macbook Warranty from the factory. This is particularly useful if you have purchased or are planning to...
Help! I can’t delete a file from the Trash bin on my Mac. When I try to ‘Empty Trash’ I get an error message saying ‘The operation cannot be completed because the file is locked’. Believe it or not, this is...
Uninstalling Software on a Mac is much different than uninstalling software from a Windows machine. This is mainly due to the fact that a Mac uses no system registry. Moreover, on a Mac, there is no such thing as add/remove programs....
Installing software on a Mac is actually easier than installing software on a Windows or Linux operating system. However, it can be somewhat confusing at first, especially if your brand new to using a Mac. In the following simple solution, I...
In the following simple solution, I will show you How to Print Screen on Mac OS X operating environment. Although the process is relatively simple and elementary, when your first being introduced to a Mac and do not know where to...
How to Copy and Paste on a Mac. As crazy as it sounds, if you are just learning to use a Mac, this is one of the first questions or problems you will likely encounter. Although the process of copying and...
In the following simple solution, I cover the process of installing Windows Vista on a Macbook Pro. For many people, migrating from a Windows PC to a Mac is a tough transition. You can become quickly overwhelmed when trying to learn...
In the following simple solution, I show you how to fix the Unrecognized Partition Table for Drive 80 boot error that may occur while attempting to boot Windows Vista from your Macbook Pro. The error may read or appear as follows:...