It has been a long time since I last installed Microsoft Windows OS on a Mac and then because it was more convenient, I started using Parallels for my “Windows Needs”, but eventually axed that in favor of a dedicated Windows workstation in favor of saving hard drive space. After many issues with our big [...]
Mac OS X: Booting Intel-Mac From External HDD
“You cannot install Mac OS X on this volume…” alert in Installer
If you’re trying to install Mac OS X on a hard disk that you’ve connected to your Intel-based Mac, you may see this alert in Installer and be unable to select the disk for installation:
“You cannot install Mac OS X on this volume. Mac [...]
Mac OS X: Uninstalling Adobe CS2
Please note that I did not write this. This is reprinted from Adobe. The only thing that has been changed is formatting, all else is exactly as the author written. This is here for my personal reference.
Manually remove Adobe Creative Suite (2.0 on Mac OS X)
The steps below are instructions for manually removing all files [...]
Mac OS X: Adobe CS2 and Apple’s Security Update 2006-03
So for the second time, I’ve had this problem: my MacBook would not get past the load up page (the one after the grey Apple with the spinning wheel) after applying Apple’s Security Update 2006-03. The first time, I had to reinstall the entire OS. This time, after searching around the web, it appears I’m [...]
Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode
Learn how to start up Mac OS X 10.2 or later in Safe Mode.
To start up into Safe Mode (to “Safe Boot”), do this:
Be sure the computer is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, press and hold the Shift key.
Tip: The Shift key should be held as soon as possible [...]
