Connecting iMac to Macbook Air
I am trying to connect my iMac monitor to my Macbook Air so I can use both screens for viewing. My Macbook has a thunderbolt port but my iMac does not, what could should I use in order to be able to connect them?
The pre-2006 iMacs this forum covers do not support Target Display Mode. This Apple article shows the iMac models that do offer such support:
Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Apple Support
My 2010 iMac (pre-ThunderBolt with Mini-dispaly) connects nicely to my ThunderBolt=equipped MacBook Pro with a standard Mini DisplayPort cable. ThunderBolt connections have the same form factor and pins as mini-displayport.
If your iMac is newer than 2005---i.e., shows having an Intel processor when you do "About this Mac"---please let us know and we can ask the forums Hosts to move you the the more active forum for newer iMac models
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Help in order to connect iMac and macbook air
please could u tell me how I can connect my iMac and my macbook air in order to exchange document or file. Thank you
You don't specify the particular models of iMac or Air.
With that in mind I can only guess. My guess is that they are both the current model, both with Thunderbolt.
In addition to the above recomendation, you can use a Thunderbolt cable, available from Apple to connect the two computers.
This article explains how. -
How can I connect my new MacBook Air to a LaCie hard disk with TIme Capsule backup from my old Imac? LaCie has USB 2.0, FireWire and eSata ports.
You can direct connect your MBA to the LaCie via USB 2 cable. If you have an Apple Airport Router you can USB connect the LaCie drive to the router and then use Airport Utility to configure it. Time Machine can access it either way.
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How to transfer files from imac to macbook air
I recently received my macbook air and I was trying to transfer iWork to my new macbook.
Typically, I have no problems in the transfer process when I have done this before from my iMac to my Powerbook. And now, with the Macbook Air, my iMac tells me that the device isn't connected to the Macbook Air....but it IS showing that it is discovered.
Sounds very confusing, I know.
I just need to know how to transfer Pages to my Macbook Air from my iMac.
If anyone can help, PLEASE DO!
Thanks!See the following:
MacBook Air- How to use Remote Disc to share DVDs or CDs on a Mac or Windows-based computer
MacBook Air- Migration Tips and Tricks
MacBook Air- Remote Disc, Migration, or Remote Install Mac OS X and wireless 802.11n networks
MacBook Air- Use Internet Sharing to optimize data migration
MacBook Air- Can't see Remote Disc (DVD or CD Sharing) host computer on the network
You are aware that installing iWork on more than one CPU at a time is a violation of the software license. -
Cant delete recurring event from iMac to Macbook Air
I Cant delete recurring event from iMac to Macbook Air.
I have an event scheduled for Wednesday each week, I delete it at end of day. If i delete it on my Macbook Air it deletes fine on my iMac just fine. But if i delete it on my iMac first it stays on my Macbook Air...
I check the preferences and both computers are configured the same way..
It use to work before i upgraded both computers to Yosemite...Yes and no. AirDrop is used to send a file from one computer to another. A Contact isn't a file so AirDrop isn't the best way to move contacts from one computer to another. If you own both an iMac and MBA and want to keep the two computers synced, the easiest way is to create an iCloud account on both computers. Any calendar event, to do, contact, or note you create on one will sync to the other. If you just bought a MBA and want to move data to it from your iMac you should use Apple's migration assistant. Personally I think the easiest way to migrate is to perform a backup of the old computer to a USB external drive using TimeMachine and then connect the TimeMachine to the new computer and use Migration Assistant.
But can you exchange contacts using AirDrop? Yes. Select the contact(s) you want to transfer, export them as vcards to a temporary folder. Then AirDrop the folder to your MBA. Now run Contacts and then drag the vcards onto the Contacts program icon in the Dock. -
Can Airdrop move Contacts from iMac to MacBook Air?
Can Airdrop move Contacts from iMac to MacBook Air?
Yes and no. AirDrop is used to send a file from one computer to another. A Contact isn't a file so AirDrop isn't the best way to move contacts from one computer to another. If you own both an iMac and MBA and want to keep the two computers synced, the easiest way is to create an iCloud account on both computers. Any calendar event, to do, contact, or note you create on one will sync to the other. If you just bought a MBA and want to move data to it from your iMac you should use Apple's migration assistant. Personally I think the easiest way to migrate is to perform a backup of the old computer to a USB external drive using TimeMachine and then connect the TimeMachine to the new computer and use Migration Assistant.
But can you exchange contacts using AirDrop? Yes. Select the contact(s) you want to transfer, export them as vcards to a temporary folder. Then AirDrop the folder to your MBA. Now run Contacts and then drag the vcards onto the Contacts program icon in the Dock. -
After the latest apple IOS upgrade my 3 apple products, an imac, a macbook air and a macbook, lost their contact with their external hard disks. They were LaCie make. And every time I turn my laptops, I find the positions of the keys on their keyboards changed. Why is Apple silent? There are so many people complaining about this issue and expecting Apple to correct this issue that they have created.
Probably because it's not an Apple issue. I have Lacie EHD's connected to my MBAir and iMac, all work perfectly on Mavericks. In addition I don't have any keyboard issues on any of my Apple products. BTW IOS is only for IOS devices such as iPads, iPods and iPhones, Macs use OS X. The two OS's are seperate products designed to run on seperate products.
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Does anyone know how to sync my email account which is on my iMac, my MacBook Air, and my iPhone with my new iPad that uses the Cloud. none of my other Apple devices can use the cloud. Please Help me use the same email account on my iPad!
I have a MacBook Air, bought in 2010 or 2011. It is running OS 10.6.8.
I have an iMac that is the same age as my MacBook Air. My iPhone is 2nd or 3rd generation.
None can support "the Cloud". I use gmail and my iPhone and both computers are all synced.
I can't get email on my new iPad that does use "The Cloud".
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Can't get playlists from one one computer to another. Confident Home Sharing is turned on correctly. Have imac and macbook Air and Lion. Using smart lists.
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I have connected my new Macbook Air to my existing Samsung large external monitor with a VGA adaptor but I can't get the full mac desktop to display. No icons but then websites are coming up. Help! Further info: I am a complete newbie to Mac. Had three macs prior to 2000 then four PCs. Just come back and struggling a bit with the unfamiliarity. On my old PC laptop I could simply switch from the laptop screen to the large external monitor (and back) with the F4 function key. While I can get the background image from my MBA to display, that's it. Until I noticed on the far left of the external monitor, the very edge of one of the web pages I was on. So Idragged it over to display in the centre. But that's all that's there. And now I have gone out of those web pages but they are still displaying on the monitor. There is some wierd disconnect. I'm sure it is just a setting thing. Will keep searching for answer but any advice welcome!
Your dsplay is getting extended onto the external monitor. Chcnage the setting to duplicate it or only display on the external monitor and you should be fine,
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My IPad is not being recognized by iTunes on my computers (IMac and MacBook Air)
My IPad is not appearing in ITunes on my computers (IMac and MacBook Air). Troubleshooting didn't help. USB works fine. Cord works when I am charging. IPad is not showing on my computer and not charging from it.
See http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538 for troubleshooting help.
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I think the McAfee suite will do the trick when I pay them a one-time fee of $69 or $179 for a year for unlimited support.
Your call of course but IMO a waste of money. Please read this first:
There are many forms of ‘Malware’ that can affect a computer system, of which ‘a virus’ is but one type, ‘trojans’ another. Using the strict definition of a computer virus, no viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions. The same is not true of other forms of malware, such as Trojans. Whilst it is a fairly safe bet that your Mac has NOT been infected by a virus, it may have another security-related problem, but more likely a technical problem unrelated to any malware threat.
You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435
The User Tip (which you are welcome to print out and retain for future reference) seeks to offer guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.
More useful information can also be found here:
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Help needed to sync apps across iMac and Macbook Air via ICloud
I have a new Mac and I want to sync (if possible) my applications such as pic collage etc between my iMac & my Macbook Air.
The main reason I want to do this is because I have set up templates in my macbook air apps and I want to use my iMac through the day and macbook air at night and be able to access these without doing screen share.
I am also looking to pay someone $150 to set up a few things for me. I am in Coorparoo if anyone is interested please contact me here or at
Thankyou
Tracey
<Email Edited by Host>Tracey almost any program you've purchased from the Apple App Store can be downloaded to multiple computers legally. Programs you've purchased elsewhere are typically licensed either to the user or to the computer and to be completely legal you'd need to determine which is the case for the programs you want to install on more than one computer. Most documents can be saved to iCloud (assuming you have enough space on iCloud) or other cloud services. Cloud services such as DropBox and Microsoft's OneDrive have applications that sync files automatically which allows you to share files between computers. However many (most?) applications don't automatically move templates into the cloud since they tend to be saved in the user's Library folder which often isn't synced. So templates must be dealt with on a case by case basis. (I'll often save a document that I want to use as a template and then make a fresh copy of it when I want to use it as my template)
I asked a moderator to remove your email address since having it here is an invitation to huge amounts of SPAM. You can edit your Apple profile to show or hide your email address by clicking on your avatar above your post and then select Edit Profile and Privacy Settings.You can choose to let registered users, anyone, or no one to see it do if you'd like people to be able to contact you setting it to allow registered users to see your email address will provide some small amount of privacy from robots but still let people contact you. -
How should i connect my new macbook air to lcd projector for presentations?
how should i connect my new macbook air to lcd projector for presentations?
One of these should work, depending on the projector. Just note both will not allow you to play protected movies on the projector.
VGA
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
DVI
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY -
Video camera output (i.Link or Firewire) to connect to my MacBook Air USB input
Is there a way to for my video camera output (i.Link or Firewire) to connect to my MacBook Air USB input??? Is there any kind of adapter?? I have many movies I want to edit on my Mac
I don't believe firewire to usb adapters exist.
Which MacBook Air do you have? If you have the 2011 model with Thunderbolt, then, you are in luck.
Thunderbolt to firewire adaptors will be available.
Here is a link for more information.
http://www.sonnettech.com/product/thunderbolt/
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