How to convert a DVD to quicktime.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 3:52 pm. 3 comments

Here’s how to copy a DVD to your harddrive and convert it to a movie that will play on your iphone, ipod or in quicktime on your computer. Continue Reading…

How to rip a DVD

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 6:44 pm. 2 comments

Mac the ripper is a little program that allows you to copy a DVD to your computer, and at the same time it removes the copy protection. Continue Reading…

How to fix your broken G4 ibook motherboard

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 10:16 pm. 23 comments

G4 ibook motherboard fault.

Apparently there is a problem with some G4 ibooks. It can appear after a year or so in some machines. After being on for a few minutes, they get a blank black screen, the fan turns on, and the computer freezes. This article describes the problem and how to fix it.

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How to write a simple blog

Posted 3 months, 4 weeks ago at 6:18 pm. 4 comments

A blog is like an online diary or journal, where you type entries and people can read them. A blog site is designed to be easily updated regularly. There are various ways to set up a blog, here are a few, I have listen them in order of simplicity… Continue Reading…

How to back up your web server via the terminal

Posted 4 months, 1 week ago at 8:45 pm. 0 comments

This will backup your entire remote server to your local Macintosh computer. It uses the command line so it’s not for beginners. Continue Reading…

How to back up your computer

Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago at 7:24 pm. 7 comments

To make a backup of your computer that is useful if your computer crashes you need to:

1.   1. Buy an external firewire hard drive
2.   2. Format the hard drive
3.   3. Download some backup software
4.   4. Backup your Hard Drive
5.   5. Run the backup software often

Now let me explain those steps in more detail.
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How to get the most out of your ipod and laptop battery

Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago at 9:40 pm. 0 comments

With so many different battery types, how do you know whether to recharge them or flatten them every time you use them, and does it matter?

It does matter. Some batteries can be damaged if you use them wrongly, others have a reduced life. Here’s a quick guide.
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How to make a zip file

Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago at 4:14 pm. 2 comments

When want to you send someone a large file vie email, or a folder full of files, it’s best to compress it into one smaller file first, called a zip file. Not only does this save space, it can also stop the files getting messed up on the email journey they are about to embark upon. This is built into Macintosh OSX. Here is how to do it.
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