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Get a ? when trying to boot up--
This indicates that it cannot find an Operating System or further more a drive to boot from with the OS on it. You can try Holding the Option/alt key down at bootup to see if it gives you any boot options.
Here is a list of a few other scenarios you can attempt :
1. Insert the software that came with the machine, then restart the computer while holding the C key. (If you do not have the Install desk at least perform the Safe Boot in #2 below.)
a. The computer should start up from the disc...then
b. Choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu.
(Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.)
c. Click the First Aid tab.
d. Select your Mac Operating System volume.
e. Click Repair. Disk Utility should now check and repair the disk.
2. Then Safe Boot , (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it finishes.
How to stream youtube on a power macintosh g3
wow, that's tough,providing you have maxed the RAM in the machine, and have it running upvtovdate Panther or Tiger ...while using firefox , have flip4mac installed .... give that a go, should work depending on what video. HD will be a nono but most vids should play depending also on how the video maker finalised there vids too..what codec they used etc etc
I had it running on a iMac G3 not too long ago with 1Gb RAM on Tiger .
worked -ok(ish)
good luck
oh..
to help more I'd need to know what OS- how much RAM -which browser/plugins you using ?
cheers.
Flashing file icon with ?question mark
The computer is displaying a ? mark because it's telling you it has no idea how to start.
It's confused.
To un-confuse it, we've got to tell it how to start.
You're going to need to start the computer with an OS disk.
Have you got a copy of Panther, Tiger, Leopard or some other creature?
Let me know and we'll go from there.
I dropped my mac lap top and the screen is a bit fuzzy, how can I fix it?
Thank for contacting Fixya, I will be glad to assist you. You cannot, without having a diagnostics performed by a certified Apple technician or Apple Authorized Service Provider. You may have damaged the video graphics card on the main logic board of your MacbookMacbook Pro.Unless you have knowledge on how to go in and physically troubleshoot this geniune hardware issue, I would recommend you do you to your local Apple retail store Genius bar, or Apple Authorized Service center near you and have your Macbook looked at.Just for your reference, I have taken the liberty to provide the store locator links to your local Apple Retail store as well as a general store locator for locating any local Apple Authorized Service center in your area.
Apple Retail Store(Genius bar - need to set appointment via this website link, if planning on visiting Apple store of choice in your immediate area)
Apple Authorized Service ProviderYou don't want to keep turning on the Macbook until you have it checked because it could affect more than just the video graphics card.Regards,-The MacTechTrainer.
I have a Sanyo Xacti 10 MP that records with date and time but when I put the SD card in my Apple laptop and download the videos, the date and time seems to not stay on the videos.
The date and time information may not be embedded in the video file itself, but rather in the metadata of the file. When you transfer the video from your camera to your computer, the metadata may not be transferred along with the video.
To preserve the date and time information on your downloaded videos, you can try the following:
- Use a video player that displays metadata: Some media players, such as VLC media player, allow you to view the metadata of a video file. If the metadata contains the date and time information, you may be able to view it using such a player.
- Transfer the video using a program that preserves metadata: Some file transfer programs, such as Image Capture on Mac, will preserve metadata when transferring files. You may try using such a program to transfer your videos.
- Use a metadata editor to add date and time information: You can try using a metadata editor, such as ExifTool, to add the date and time information to your video files.
It's worth noting that not all video file formats support metadata, so depending on the format of your video files, it may not be possible to preserve the date and time information.
How to factory reset iMac without login or keyboard?
To factory reset an iMac without a login or keyboard, you can try the following steps:
- Boot the iMac in Target Disk Mode: Connect the iMac to another Mac using a Thunderbolt cable. Power on the iMac while holding down the T key. The iMac should appear as an external disk on the other Mac.
- Reinstall macOS: Open the Disk Utility app on the other Mac and select the iMac disk. Choose "Erase" and follow the on-screen instructions to erase the iMac's drive. After erasing, quit Disk Utility and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall macOS.
- Restore from Time Machine Backup: If you have a Time Machine backup of the iMac, you can restore the backup to the iMac after reinstalling macOS.
If these steps don't work, you may need to seek assistance from an Apple Store or a professional repair service.
I have a new MacMini 2021 Monterrey O/S. I use Zoom but my Gear Head Webcam F#2 4.8mm is not on or is not connecting? IS it compatible with Apple Monterrey O/S?
It's possible that your Gear Head Webcam F#2 4.8mm is not compatible with the new MacMini 2021 running the Monterrey operating system (macOS Monterey).
The best way to check for compatibility is to visit Gear Head website and check for the compatibility list for the webcam with the MacMini 2021 running the Monterrey operating system. If the webcam is not on the list, it's possible that it may not be compatible with the new operating system.
If the webcam is not compatible with the new operating system, it may not be able to connect to the MacMini or be recognized by the Zoom app.
Alternatively, you can try connecting the webcam to the MacMini using a USB-C adapter and see if that resolves the issue.
You may also want to check if there is any new firmware update available for the webcam or the Zoom app that might resolve the issue.
If the issue still persists, it would be best to contact Gear Head customer support for further assistance and check if there is a way to make the webcam compatible with the new operating system or if there is any other solution that can be provided.
Unlock MacBook pro
On the newer macs, you can hold down D while booting which will take you to diagnostics mode. There you can reset the password. For older systems, you will need boot media.
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