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August 20, 2012 - Hammondsport Mac Users Group ATTENDING: Tom B, Jerry L, Bob S, Diane B and Gene N.
The group shared more questions from our Mac experiences.
A - Mac OSX and Windows running via Bootcamp (or Parallels) are in separate universes and will not affect one another. Therefore each needs its own anti-virus software. ClamXav 2 for Mac is free. AVG Free for Windows is free.
A - Open iPhoto, go to Photos, select all images, then Export Originals (Menu >File >Export. Choose the destination)
A - Helpful directions can be found at the Apple support site here.
A - 24? 25? More?
A - Download and use the shareware Pacifist (free trial) - easy to extract a specific Package, file or folder.
A - Plug the USB printer into your Mac or into a wireless AirPort base station. Add a new printer. In setting up, select the 'HP Series' as driver for Black and Color printing capability.
A - In situations such as power outages or absence of ethernet cable service, you can connect to the internet via old-fashioned telephone landlines if you have a modem and and an access phone number provided by your ISP. Read how here.
A - You will need to download an older version AirPort Utility 5.6 for Lion and install it on your Mac. Keep the newer version as well.
A - On your own computer, try using the 'Shared' folder (HD > User > Shared ) - Simply drag your file or folder into it. Then log out and back into a different account. Go to HD > Users > Shared in that account to access your shared file. If you want to make changes in the file, copy it to the new account.
A - Try the free utility Dropbox - it works great and is fast and effortless for transferring big files! Note: Dropbox is NOT an external disk - therefore do not drag files or folders into it, thinking you are copying them to Dropbox - you need to copy or duplicate first, then put the copy into the Dropbox folder which is then mirrored on-line to be shared with whomever you designate.
A - Try Thriftmac - Games - Internet - Text - Graphics - Utilities - Organizers - AudioVideo - iPod
A - Download and use the free AppCleaner - use version 1.22 for Tiger OSX 10.4 - version 2.1.0 for Leopard to Lion.
ONE OTHER THING
Jerry shared his love of history with a wonderful video/slideshow of the ride he recently took in a restored B-17 bomber over Keuka Lake. View his movie of the event (9m28s). Jerry also showed us the historical book about the village of Penn Yan that he and his wife Sue have recently published entitled 'A Walk Along Penn Yan's Main Street.' It sells for $23.95 (plus tax) at Longs' Card and Books, Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society, and Millie's Pantry, all in Penn Yan. Also available directly from the Yates Heritage Tours via email at YatesHeritageTours@gmail.com (plus tax and shipping if applicable) Bob showed us a great (and inexpensive) 4-port USB hub which he uses to expand his MacBook's useability with USB devices. Tom shared a handy guide to help read the Bible through in one year. Larry wrote:
Hammondsport Mac Users Group - Hammondsport, NY 14840 - www.hportmug.com
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What
would be a good anti-virus software for my Mac computer? Can it protect
Windows running via Bootcamp as well?
How
can I transfer all of my iPhoto images to another place such as a CD
or external drive? 
How
many SQUARES can you find in 
How
can I re-install a specific app or utility from my install disc without
doing the complete thing?
How
can I use my old HP940c printer with Mountain Lion?
Is
it possible to connect to the internet using a dial-up ISP number with
Mountain Lion?
How
can I configure an old AirPort Extreme Base Station using Mountain
Lion? The AirPort Utility can't seem to find the base station to configure.
How
can I swap or share large files between different accounts on my computer?
How
can I securely and easily exchange very large files with friends via
the internet?
Where
can I find free apps that will run on older Macs?
