Wednesday, February 8, 2012

About Macs: Apple Quickly Fixes Snow Leopard Security Update

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From Tom Nelson, your Guide to Macs
Apple created a bit of an "oops" moment when it released a security update to OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard). The security update rendered the Rosetta compatibility software non-functional. As a result, many individuals who haven't upgraded to Lion because they use older applications, such as Quicken, suddenly discovered that their older applications no longer work, even though they still haven't upgraded to Lion.

Apple corrected its error, and this newsletter includes instructions on how to fix the problem on your Mac.


Apple Quickly Fixes Snow Leopard Security Update - Rosetta Working Again
When Apple released Security Update 2012-001 for Snow Leopard earlier this week, it contained a nasty problem for anyone who uses older applications. The security update broke Rosetta, and with it, many popular applications, such as older versions of Microsoft Office, Quicken, and various tax applications. If you were affected by the security update, you will be happy to know there is an easy fix available... Read more

Getting Windows 7 and Mac OS X to Play Together
Most users live in a mixed platform environment; they have both Macs and PCs in their home, home office, or small business. Contrary to what some of the extreme platform advocates on the Internet may tell you, PCs and Macs can live and work in harmony, sharing files as well as many peripherals, including printers.

Sharing is a great way to keep your costs down, by using devices you already own. Why buy a dedicated printer for your Mac or PC if you already have one; all you need to do is set it up for sharing. The same is true of sharing files; Macs and PCs can share files and folders with ease. All it takes is a little bit of network configuration and some free time... Read more

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Back Up Your Startup Disk Using Disk Utility
You have probably noticed that I'm a big believer in routinely backing up data. I begin most articles by recommending that you back up your data before proceeding. In some cases, I also suggest you clone or make a bootable duplicate of your startup drive for added safety. I like to use one of the two most popular third-party apps for creating clones: SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner.

Did you know that Apple includes an app with OS X that can create startup clones as well? It's free and it's already installed on your Mac... Read more


Eject CDs or DVDs From Your Mac Even When They're Stuck
The Mac doesn't have an external eject button on its CD/DVD drive. Instead, it offers several options for ejecting a CD or DVD. Most of the eject options are for routine day-to-day use. But what do you do when a CD or DVD becomes stuck? Take a look at our guides to ejecting CDs and DVDs... Read more.
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