Any suggestions for backing up a macbook? I think it's a Mac OX X v10.6?

Do you have any suggestions for backing up. I do not currently have a way to back up my laptop. I read many bad reviews for time machine. Is their a cheaper way to back up laptop (I assume it wouldn't be wireless like time machine)?

Time Machine works. It's free (except for the external disk you need to store the backup on!).
You may be confusing Time Machine (the backup program builtin to Leopard and Snow Leopard) with the Time Capsule, an Apple wifi router with a hard drive built in.
Either way, remember that people only come here when they have problems - so you'll see people complaining about Time Machine not working, because they don't post when things just work.
I use Time Machine for all my Macs. Works really, really well.
Additionally, I also use Carbon Copy Cloner (donationware) to make occasional copies of my boot disks.

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Cannot display the screen of the macbook on TV. OS is Lion 10.7.2. Connection to the TV is over HDMI cable. TV shows only the backgroud picture of Lion. Do you have any suggestions for help ?

Cannot display the screen of my macbook on TV. OS is Lion 10.7.2. The Macbook is connected to the TV is over HDMI cable. TV shows only the backgroud picture of the Lion OS and reacts even to mission control. Do you have any suggestions for help ?

You have the display set in Extended Desktop mode. In System Preferences>Display on the MacBook screen there should be an Arrangement tab when you have the MacBook hooked up to the TV and both screens working. When you click the Arrangement tab do you see two monitors side by side? One of them will have a Menu Bar at the top. Just click on the Menu Bar and drag it to the second monitor. That will make the second monitor your main screen. You can now use your MacBook in Clamshell Mode with a wired or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131 When you disconnect from the TV your Menu Bar will automatically change back to the MacBook.
Or if you want to work on the MacBook screen while showing it on a TV you can check the Mirror Display box on the lower left hand side of the Arrangement tab under the two monitors box.

I just received a new macbook pro. I am looking for a usb3 external storage 500 GB drive. Some manufacturers of drives aren't for sure their drive will work with the new lion system. Does anybody have any suggestions for drives that will workw

I just received a new macbook pro. I am looking for a usb3 external storage 500 GB drive. Some manufacturers of drives aren't for sure their drive will work with the new system. Does anybody have any suggestions for drives that will workw

There seems to be a problem, just now, with the USB 3 ports on the new MBP's supporting eternal USB 3 drives. Some people have no luck at all - can't even recognize the drive - and some are reporting USB 2 speeds (those who drives are recognized). I'd call a dealer such as LaCie or OWC to see if they have USB 3 drives that actually work with MBP's with USB 3 ports. You may have to wait for a software/firmware update.
Clinton

My MacBook Pro is all of sudden having issues with pop up ads. I am running OSX 10.5.8. Any suggestions for fixing the problem?

All of a sudden I am getting TONS of pop up ads. I am on a Macbook Pro running OSX 10.5.8. Anyone have any suggestions for fixing the problem?

Take a look at my Adware Removal Guide.
(Fair disclosure: The Safe Mac is my site, and contains a Donate button, so I may receive compensation for providing links to The Safe Mac. Donations are not required.)

Any suggestions for sources for an internal drive memory for my 13" mid 2010 macbook (not pro)? I'm full up with the 250GB

any suggestions for sources for an internal drive memory for my 13" mid 2010 macbook (not pro)? I'm full up with the 250GB.

For a new hard drive try Newegg.com
Regular SATA drives http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=380&name=Laptop-Hard-Dr ives&Order=PRICE Use the list at the left for larger and faster drives.
SSD drives
http://www.newegg.com/Internal-SSD/SubCategory/ID-636?Order=PRICE Use the list at the left for larger and faster drives.
Or OWC for regular hard drives and SSDs http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/
Here are instructions on replacing the hard drive in a MacBook with a removable battery. http://creativemac.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=45088
Here are video instructions on replacing the hard drive on the Aluminum Unibody
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_unibody/
Here are video instructions on replacing the hard drive on the White Unibody http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_09_unibody_hd/
To transfer your current hard drive I like the applications Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper. They make a bootable copy of everything on your hard drive. http://www.bombich.com/index.html or http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
You'll need a cheap SATA external hard drive case. Put the new drive in the case then format and partition the new drive and clone your old drive to the new one. Check that it's set up right by booting up from the external drive. Then replace your old hard drive with the new one and put your old one in the external case.
Here's a cheap SATA external hard drive case on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-NexStar-2-5-Inch-External-Enclosure/dp/B002JQNXZC/r ef=pd_cp_pc_0
If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/

Does anyone have any suggestions for Ad blocking? I'm getting a lot of pop up ads while using Facebook from Safari.

     I'm getting a lot of pop up ads. mostly while using Facebook. I'm running Safari on a Macbook Pro running Yosemite. Does anyone have any suggestions for an Ad blocker. I don't see anything in the App store.
      I can't swear to it but I don't recall this being a problem pre-Yosemite. I could be wrong. I haven't been real active on Facebook until recently. I see some third party apps out there but am alway wary of non approved software.
     Thanks
     Ron

You may have installed the "VSearch" trojan. Remove it as follows.
Malware is always changing to get around the defenses against it. These instructions are valid as of now, as far as I know. They won't necessarily be valid in the future. Anyone finding this comment a few days or more after it was posted should look for more recent discussions or start a new one.
Back up all data before proceeding.
Step 1
From the Safari menu bar, select
          Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Extensions
Uninstall any extensions you don't know you need, including any that have the word "Spigot," "Trovi," or "Conduit" in the description. If in doubt, uninstall all extensions. Do the equivalent for the Firefox and Chrome browsers, if you use either of those.
Reset the home page and default search engine in all the browsers, if it was changed.
Step 2
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.vsearch.agent.plist
Right-click or control-click the line and select
          Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item named "com.vsearch.agent.plist" selected. Drag the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password.
Repeat with each of these lines:
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.daemon.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.helper.plist
Restart the computer and empty the Trash. Then delete the following items in the same way:
/Library/Application Support/VSearch
/System/Library/Frameworks/VSearch.framework
~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ConduitNPAPIPlugin.plugin
Some of these items may be absent, in which case you'll get a message that the file can't be found. Skip that item and go on to the next one.
The problem may have started when you downloaded and ran an application called "MPlayerX." That's the name of a legitimate free movie player, but the name is also used fraudulently to distribute VSearch. If there is an item with that name in the Applications folder, delete it, and if you wish, replace it with the genuine article from mplayerx.org.
This trojan is often found on illegal websites that traffic in pirated content such as movies. If you, or anyone else who uses the computer, visit such sites and follow prompts to install software, you can expect more of the same, and worse, to follow.
You may be wondering why you didn't get a warning from Gatekeeper about installing software from an unknown developer, as you should have. The reason is that the Internet criminal behind VSearch has a codesigning certificate issued by Apple, which causes Gatekeeper to give the installer a pass. Apple could revoke the certificate, but as of this writing has not done so, even though it's aware of the problem. This failure of oversight has compromised both Gatekeeper and the Developer ID program. You can't rely on Gatekeeper alone to protect you from harmful software.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
          Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.

My computer is functioning really slowly since downloading Mavericks. My programs lag opening if at all. Any suggestions for fixing this?

My computer is functioning really slowly since downloading Mavericks. My programs lag opening if at all. Any suggestions for fixing this?

I installed it maybe 2 weeks ago, Here are my results:
Hardware Information:
    MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)
    MacBook - model: MacBook6,1
    1 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
    2 GB RAM
Video Information:
    NVIDIA GeForce 9400M - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software:
    OS X 10.9.2 (13C1021) - Uptime: 0 days 22:44:15
Disk Information:
    TOSHIBA MK2555GSXF disk0 : (250.06 GB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
        Marshmallow (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 249.2 GB (125.02 GB free)
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
    MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898
USB Information:
    Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
    Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
    Logitech USB Receiver
    Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Thunderbolt Information:
Gatekeeper:
    Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions:
    [kext loaded]    at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (4052 - SDK 10.8) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.4.14 - SDK 10.6) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.4.14 - SDK 10.6) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.4.14 - SDK 10.6) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.4.14 - SDK 10.5) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.4.14 - SDK 10.6) Support
    [not loaded]    com.mobile-stream.driver.EasyTetherUSBEthernet (1.0.4 - SDK 10.4) Support
    [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileMS (1.0.0 - SDK 10.5) Support
    [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileMTP (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) Support
    [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileUSB (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) Support
    [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileUSBLAN (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) Support
    [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileUSBLANMerge (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) Support
    [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileUSBSwch (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) Support
Launch Daemons:
    [running]    at.obdev.littlesnitchd.plist Support
    [running]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
    [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.adobe.versioncueCS4.plist Support
    [running]    com.autodesk.backburner_manager.plist Support
    [running]    com.autodesk.backburner_server.plist Support
    [failed]    com.autodesk.backburner_start.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.motorola-mobility.mmcfgd.plist Support
Launch Agents:
    [running]    at.obdev.LittleSnitchUIAgent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.adobe.CS4ServiceManager.plist Support
    [running]    com.Affinegy.InstaLANa.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.motorola.MDMUpdater.plist Support
    [running]    com.motorola.motohelper.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.motorola.motohelperUpdater.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
    [running]    com.akamai.single-user-client.plist Support
User Login Items:
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    Skype
    Dropbox
    Android File Transfer Agent
    GrowlHelperApp
    TWC-WiFi Menu
    KiesViaWiFiAgent
    KiesViaWiFiAgent
    fuspredownloader
Internet Plug-ins:
    o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.3.1.18536 Support
    Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.02 - SDK 10.6 Support
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 13.0.0.206 - SDK 10.6 Support
    DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 2.1 Support
    Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
    Flash Player: Version: 13.0.0.206 - SDK 10.6 Support
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
    googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.3.1.18536 Support
    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
    AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.02 - SDK 10.6 Support
    CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: Version 1.1.6 Support
    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7 Check version
Safari Extensions:
    DivX HiQ: Version: 2.1.1.94
    DivX Plus Web Player HTML5 <video>: Version: 2.1.1.94
Audio Plug-ins:
    BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
    AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
    AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
    iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins:
    Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
User Internet Plug-ins:
    fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: (null) Support
3rd Party Preference Panes:
    Adobe Version Cue CS4 Support
    Akamai NetSession Preferences Support
    Flash Player Support
    Growl Support
Time Machine:
    Skip System Files: NO
    Auto backup: YES
    Volumes being backed up:
        Marshmallow: Disk size: 232.09 GB Disk used: 115.65 GB
    Destinations:
        Patrice [Local] (Last used)
        Total size: 465.44 GB
        Total number of backups: 42
        Oldest backup: 2012-07-09 21:31:08 +0000
        Last backup: 2014-04-28 23:46:05 +0000
        Size of backup disk: Adequate
            Backup size 465.44 GB > (Disk used 115.65 GB X 3)
    Time Machine details may not be accurate.
    All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
         5%    WindowServer
         3%    plugin-container
         1%    firefox
         0%    ps
         0%    Dropbox
Top Processes by Memory:
    381 MB    firefox
    86 MB    plugin-container
    51 MB    Finder
    39 MB    WindowServer
    33 MB    softwareupdated
Virtual Memory Information:
    30 MB    Free RAM
    548 MB    Active RAM
    523 MB    Inactive RAM
    363 MB    Wired RAM
    1.04 GB    Page-ins
    151 MB    Page-outs

Any Suggestions for CGI Script for Web Slide Slow?

Do you have any suggestions for creating a slideshow for my web site, 6 same-size jpgs that rotate automatically?
I think I prefer a cgi script. However, I've tried two that don't work on Firefox or Safari. One developer tells me that he can see the rotating photos.
I'm also open to software to create this. However, I'd prefer to use html code.
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Oh, what a beautiful baby! Is he/she yours?
She is mine. At least that's what the Mrs. tells me!
When you say gif, I am assuming that you mean the
format really must be gif and not jpg. Is that
correct?
Yes, the file is a GIF file. It's actually an animated GIF file, meaning that the images that you see are all frames of animation in a single GIF file. There are a lot of apps out there that can create animated GIFs. I happen to use Adobe ImageReady because that is what is on the hard drive.
Can you give me a hint about the dithering issue? Do
I dither or not dither, that is the question.
This is the major downside of the GIF format. It is a really old format...from back in the CompuServe bulletin board days...maybe older. Anyways, it is my understanding that GIFs can only hold information for 256 colors....any 256 colors, but no more and no less. So now in the days of "millions of colors" jpegs, you can imagine that a 256 color palette is limiting. But if the colors of your images are sufficiently close, its possible that 256 colors makes for perfectly acceptable images across all images. This is the one variable of converting images to GIF that can make it or break it for you. If your image has a pretty broad tonal range...like fleshtones or any other gradient...then 256 colors is going to represent things poorly. Then you will get dithering artifacts which is like averaging errors...colors are close...as close as possible...but not close enough to make a smooth gradation. Anyways, that's my layperson's understanding.
But for some images, it looks just fine.

Is there any way to back up my Macbook Pro without using the heap of crap that is Time Machine? It is telling me it will take 3 days to back up 100Gb. I am in my 60s and I am worried that I might not live that long

s there any way to back up my Macbook Pro without using the heap of crap that is Time Machine? It is telling me it will take 3 days to back up 100Gb. I am in my 60s and I am worried that I might not live that long

If you aren't going to live that long maybe you should give up with computers and start enjoying the few remaining hours.
Suggested Backup Software
1. Carbon Copy Cloner
2. Data Backup
3. Deja Vu
4. SuperDuper!
5. Synk Pro
6. Tri-Backup
Others may be found at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on backup and restore. Also read How to Back Up and Restore Your Files.
You may obtain trials of the utilities via VersionTracker or MacUpdate.

TS3694 any suggestions for fixing "unknown error 3194"?

any suggestions for fixing "unknown error 3194"?
i updated the phone through itunes but got the message above. I am trying to recover my contact information, which is most important to me (all business contacts are on this phone). The phone will not turn on. I have tried resetting the phone with the home/power button, the phone is fully charged as well. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
thank you!

The 3194 update/restore error usually means the computer can't connect to gs.apple.com.
See this Apple doc -> iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com
Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:
Install the latest version of iTunes.
Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
If you just want to get the contacts back, and they are on the computer, you can just sync them from iTunes again.

I recently replaced the hard drive in my computer. I am afraid to download and reinstall itunes again because I worry about losing all the music I had on my iPod Nano. Any suggestions for solutions?

I recently replaced the hard drive in my computer. I am afraid to download and reinstall itunes again because I worry about losing all the music I had on my iPod Nano. Any suggestions for solutions?

The dragging does not work:
- Transfer iTunes purchases by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- For other music you will need a third-party program like one of those discused here:
Copy music
- Connect the iPod to your compouter and make a backup by right clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up.
- Restore the iPod from that backup
Nothe that the backup that iTunees makes does not include synced media like apps nd music.

I continue to receive message that "We could not complete your iTunes Store request. An unknown error occurred (4002). Please try again later." This has been happening every time iTunes Match runs in background. Any suggestions for a cure?

I continue to receive message that "We could not complete your iTunes Store request. An unknown error occurred (4002). Please try again later." This has been happening every time iTunes Match runs in background. Any suggestions for a cure?

Found a potential solution here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4332757
Gsleeroy
Re: error 4002 in itunes match do you have a solution?
Sep 23, 2012 10:08 AM (in response to matracaelcan)
Hi All,
I had this problem today myself, and was frustrated repeatedly by the '4002' error.
I have literally just fixed the issue by doing the following steps:
1: Go to the 'Store' tab and select 'Turn Off iTunes Match'
2: Return to the 'Store' tab and select 'Update Genius'
3: Wait for this to complete succesfully, the return to the 'Store' tab once more and select 'Turn On iTunes Match'.
4: iTunes Match will now go through the motions and should succeed!
I hope this helps

Any suggestion for a damaged logic board rather than buy a new computer

Any suggestions for a damaged logic board rather than buying a new computer

The most frequent RAM vendor recommendations are Crucial.com and MacSales.com (OWC).
With respect the logic board, you could ask Apple about a "Fixed Price Repair" which will generally repair everything that is wrong with a Mac.
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HT201272 I have deleted a song from my library and want to re-download it. When I access my purchased items in the iTunes store, the song has the 'purchased' button next to it and won't let me re-download. Any suggestions for things to try?

I have deleted a song from my library and want to re-download it. When I access my purchased items in the iTunes store, the song has the 'purchased' button next to it and won't let me re-download. Any suggestions for things to try?

While you can redownload most past purchases without charge, you can't redownload movies without paying again. See Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

Any suggestions for programs that can convert mpeg1 to a format that can be edited in iMovie Version 8.0.6 (821) and/or iMovie HD Version 6.0.3 (267.2) Thanks

Any suggestions for programs that can convert mpeg1 to a format that can be edited in iMovie Version 8.0.6 (821) and/or iMovie HD Version 6.0.3 (267.2) Thanks

Hi Mark
Was just looking for the answer to this exact question and I just found something that worked for me so don't know if it might be of use to you or you might have already solved your problem! Basically when I was in iMovie and I clicked to import movies from the computer into iMovie and I found the clip I wanted to import, there are a few options. I think it asked which Event I wanted to add it to but most importantly it asked me what file size I wanted...I had originally been clicking Large because it advised me to because it reduces the file size...but just on a chance there I selected 'Full - Original' for size and it imported perfectly into iMovie in it's original vertical form!
Hope this helps!
Bianca

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