Best way to connect to Imac using MAcbook via internet

Hi all right I am wanting to connect to my Imac at home which is connected to the internet via my Macbook which could be any where in the World but is still connected to the internet which is the best way to get access to the HD to I can use the Itunes library on the Imac on my Macbook , Look at Files and Copy and Edit files on Imac ?
could you also try and provide me with a link to a tutorial ?

There is a built-in utility, which requires a subscription to MobileMe, called 'Back to my Mac'. It's had its ups and downs, but there are also other products which could produce more stable results like gotomypc
I would still recommend the Back to my Mac via MobileMe subscription.

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I plan on purchasing a new iMac (likely 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo - 20 inch, probably will have leopard) and would like to set it up so I can share files and internet connection with my older iMac (1.25 GHz Power PC G4, 768 MB DDR SDRAM, using Tiger Version 10.4.11). I plan on using the Airport Extreme Base Station. I have a exterior cable modem for high speed internet through Shaw (internet provider) and my ethernet connection is through that.
I've heard a few things about this set up, but there are mixed reviews on everything. Would it be better to connect the Airport Base Station to my older iMac and then connect to the internet wirelessly through my new iMac or vice versa? I've heard some of the older iMac's have slow Airport Cards so thinking maybe should use my new iMac for wireless. One computer will be upstairs and the other downstairs.
There must be a few people out there who've done this, so any assistance would be great. Thanks for your help.

Would it be better to connect the Airport Base Station to my older iMac and then connect to the internet wirelessly through my new iMac...
Yes
This would allow the old iMac to use a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection while the new iMac can use a 802.11n wireless connection.
The old iMac only has 802.11g (54 Mbps) wireless capability.

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Hello quinstar,
It sounds like you would like to use either your Personal HotSpot to AirPrint from your MacBook Pro or use an Airport to do so without internet access to the home. According to the following Featured Discussion you very well may be able to use AirPrint with Personal HotSpot:
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Also, the Airport products to not need an active internet connection to set up a home Wi-Fi connection so that is another option as well.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Sterling

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Morning Acousticare,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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There is no problem with the length, but a 25 feet HDMI cable will be around 20$ on eBay.
If you need to really go long distance, then you could get a HDMI over CAT6 extender.
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I'm new to Apple support communities having just bought my first Macbook Pro (a 17" 2.5GHz i7 model) and this is my very first community post.
Im a bit of a Hi-Fi enthusiast, so, with my new MacBook Pro I've taken the opportunity of completely reloading my iTunes library in high quality Apple Lossless format. Took a while but now I've completed the task Im pleased I've done it.
My question is, what is the best way to connect a Macbook Pro to a high quality Hi-Fi preamp - my Hi-fi system is musical Fidelity, and the pre amp (an A5 CR Pre amp) and this pre amp, which has superb audio quality, only has analogue phono inputs ?
I'm interested to understand what both the wired and wireless connection options are. I'm guessing one option must be to use the headphone output, but I have no idea if the output from the headphone socket on my new macbook (which is presumably designed to drive headphones) would be at a suitable level for a phono line level input ?
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Look at the back of the reciever and see what your connection options are, the front headphone jack is output usually.
The Mac's analog audio in/out ports doubles as a optical in/out ports.
The analog won't over power your amp, it's just a headphonejack, like a powered mic, just enough power to get the signal to the destination in one piece.
Since you have a analog amp, your stuck with inferior analog connections, however you mentioned you wish to listen to the best sound quality of your lossless music.
To do that your going to need a decent surround sound system with Toslink optical import jacks, a Toslink stereo jack to regular Toslink adapter, Toslink cable and enable the optical output in your System Preferences >Sound
Another method is to use a Airport Express, it also has duo analog/opical out port. Then set up the Airport Express for iTunes streaming using the Airport Utility, then in iTunes setup the lower right corner one can set the connection.
I recommned a Harmon Kardon surround sound system, with their 100 watt satelight speakers and the 200 watt subwoofer. Enable the "concert hall" and other neat effects which will turn your 2.0 (stereo) iTunes music into 4 channel speaker sound filling the room with music and sending the lower channels to the subwoofer.
It will likely bring tears to your eyes that you can actually hear the full quality of your music as intended, I almost quarranty you will never want listen to music on a crappy iPhone or iPod again.
If a surround sound system is out of your budget, you can get by using the Harmon Kardon "Go Play" portable stereo and a analog stereo cable.
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Morning Acousticare,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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As has been said really, the less you pay the less quality, and flexibility you'll have on your sound.
For example, you could run on a 'Rocksmith Real Tone Cable' if you just wanted a cheap way of getting your guitar into the computer for some fun. Probably cost you $30 (I live in UK so can't be sure). If you're starting out then this could be considered the best option for dipping your toe in the water without spending too much.
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I want to listen to my mp3 collection through my home theatre stero receiver.
I have 2 audio interfaces that I connect to my mac through USB and Firewire: Digi Design Mbox mini and Maudio ProFire 610.
I've tried going from a headphone 1/8'' connector from the headphone out of my mac to rca connected to the aux (or whatever) of my stereo.
I've tried using a 1/4'' adapter on the 1/8'' to go from my mbox mini's headphone output to the rca aux on my stereo.
The problem is I'm hearing distortions that sound like clipping, or static, crunchiness on certain frequencies in a lot of my mp3's that shouldn't be there.
I listen to lots of music, and a lot of it uses distortion, like shoegaze, drone etc but I know what I'm hearing is unnatural.
I even hear these flaws when I listen to headphones through the headphone out of my mbox.
Page 2 on this instruction manual says I should be able to go from the monitor outs to my stereo. The monitor outs are 1/4 inch out so I figured I would need a 1/4 inch to rca cable.
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However if the receiver is across the room or the house you would be best to enable Air Play, this enables you to wirelessly connect the receiver to the iMac. You will need the above cable and an Airport Express. If you are not familiar with Air Play navigate to:
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I have been using it for quite some time and find it great. If you are not familiar with the Airport Express here is the link to it:
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Nothing specific, just speaking in general. Ex-wives, governments, bad guys...anyone really. I'm just looking to make my Mac a bit more private and secure, especially when on public networks.
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