How can i use my macbook as a server

How can i use my macbook as the server of my home network?

Depends on what you want to do with it. To operate as a full fledged "Server" you will need OSX Server Edition software. For simple server operations like file sharing, you can just adjust the sharing options in your preferences.

Similar Messages

How can I use my Macbook as a dual monitor with my iMac?

How can I use my Macbook as a dual monitor with my iMac?

Then you want to use what's called Target Display Mode.
iMac (Mid 2011)- Target Display Mode does not work with Mini DisplayPort cable
Target Display Mode And Thunderbolt

How can I use mac pro as a server?

I want to use mac pro as a server which 4-5 people can use it at the same time.
Our computers are all macbook or iMac.
I want to share files when I edit videos and photos with my coworkers at a time.
1. Can we connect each mac to mac pro and share our files as a big memory storage?
2. And what can we do with this sharing system as a server?
3. Lastly, how can 4-5 macbooks/iMacs connect to mac pro? Airdrop or other network exists?
Thank you for reading!

The short answer is: no, they can't use the server as a compute server.
That's not quite true, but setting the server up in this way is complicated.
A single user could log on to the Server via screen sharing, assuming that was enabled for them, but only one user at a time could do this.
Many users can log on to the server simultaneously using the command line (using the Terminal and ssh) but they would not have access to any graphical applications, just UNIX command line programs.
There is also a distributed system called Xgrid that ceased to be distributed or developed since 10.7, that allows you to set up particular compute tasks on the server. However, this is not at all like running Photoshop on the server instead of the local machine.

How can I use my Macbook without worsening my arm and hand injuries?

I have had arm and hand injuries i.e. rsi/repetitive strain injuries for the past 3 1/2 years and coordination problems all my life. I have pain after doing too much with my right hand, I have trouble doing anything with my left hand, and I have worse trouble doing anything which requires both hands at once or alternately. I have trouble using touchpads and touchscreens, but the ones on the Mac work all right, as long as I don't enable tapping or complex gestures. I use an external vertical mouse. I don't have trouble with clicking, though I do have trouble with getting to the right spot with small buttons and narrow scrollbars.
I tried dictation to help with writing, but it requires a lot of editing. I don't know whether I should just try to get the hang of dictation or just ignore it. I don't know of anything similar to help with organizing files.
I imported files from an older Mac and an older Linux machine last spring. I had a lot of trouble with the imports, and ended up with a lot of duplicates. I used DupeGuru to clean some out, but DupeGuru itself requires a lot of painful careful selection, and sorting and reorganizing folders requires a lot of painful work.
I made the mistake of trying to import my pictures folder into iPhoto too, I am not sure how to fix that.

Marja E wrote:
One more thing: I have a lot of trouble renaming files, especially in the finder. I have to click and click again, and sometimes it ignores the second click, and sometimes it opens the file or folder, and only sometimes it lets me rename things. I wis there was an easier way, because it is hard.
Select the file, then hit the <return> key. After you have made your changes, hit the <return> key again.
While the name is in edit mode, you can use up-arrow to move to the front of the name, and the down-arrow to move to the end of the name.

How can I use the MacBook Pro webcam with Windows XP apps under Parallel?

Thank you in advance for your help with this matter.
I have a MacBook Pro and I have just installed Parallel with Windows XP. I would like to use the webcam that comes with the laptop for applications that run under Windows XP (ex.: PalTalk).
The application doesn't seen to recognize the camera. Do I have to load the drivers for this camera in XP? If so where can I find them and what is the process?
Thank you again,
Enrico

You probably need to load the Boot Camp drivers that are on the Leopard DVD. Whether it works or not I can't say, but you may want to post your question on the Parallels forums, since it's not an Apple product, and if anyone has gotten it to work you'll find them over there.
http://forums.parallels.com

How can we use Time Capsule as a server to access files from remote locations?

I use Timecapsule to save my data but I would like to use it as a server to access my file when I'm not at home. Is it possible?

Please take a look at Apple's Back to My Mac (BTMM) features here:
Set up and use Back to My Mac - Apple Support
There is another method that you can use, but it would require the following:
1) A static or fixed Internet connection IP address from your Internet Service Provider
2) The Time Capsule, or another Apple router must be the main router for the network

I have an Apple MacBook Pro with 2 USB ports and a MiniDisplay Port. I also have an HDTV with a HDMI port. How can I use the TV as a display without any tethering wires between my computer and the TV?

I have an Apple MacBook Pro with 2 USB ports and a MiniDisplay Port. I also have an HDTV with a HDMI port. How can I use the TV as a display without any tethering wires between my computer and the TV? I have a MiniDisplay Port to VGA adapter, but there are two issues with it: The new display doesn't have a VGA port, and even if it did, I wouldn't want to have my mac constantly attached to the display by a cable. I was looking for a way to use the TV as a display without any wires. Is there some type of bluetooth setup I could use? Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

As I wrote above, I think you should look into the Apple TV yourself. The best place to find information about what it can and can't do and to ask your own specific questions is probably in the Apple TV forum, here:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/appletv/appletv

How can I use a firewire hard drive on a new Macbook with one USB-C only?

How can I use a firewire hard drive on a new MacBook with only one USB-C?

kaz-k is correct about FireWire not being supported by any possible connector or adaptor to USB-C and never will. However, there is no such thing as a FireWire Hard Drive. There are only SATA (or if it is a really old one, ATA,) drives in a FireWire enclosure. If you can remove the drive from the case/enclosure - bust it open somehow if it is a glued-up unit - then the drive can be placed into a regular USB3 enclosure. Then it can connect to the new MacBook via any one of the adaptors Apple sells.

I have a new ipad and a iphone 5 which are under same Apple ID. I lso have a macbook that uses an older apple ID. How can I get the macbook to have same Apple ID as the other 2 devices

I have a new ipad and a iphone 5 which are under same Apple ID. I lso have a macbook that uses an older apple ID. How can I get the macbook to have same Apple ID as the other 2 devices

Have a read here...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18409815?ac_cid=ha
And See Here...
How to Use Multiple iDevices with One Computer

How can I use the F11 short cut to go to next field in Microsoft Word 2011 on Macbook Air

How can I use the F11 short cut to go to next field in Microsoft Word 2011 on Macbook Air?

The default setting for the function keys is that they do OS X functions.
To get a regular function hold the fn key and then press the function key.
This action can be reversed in keyboard preferences.

How can I use ichat on my macbook pro to send messages to my iPod 5

How can I use ichat on my Macbook Pro to send messages to my iPod 5 ?

If ipod 5 means ipod touch or iphone 5, simply create a AIM account and download the AIM iphone app. iChat and iMessage aren't compatible.

How can i use adobe creative suite 5 in macbook

how can i use adobe creative suite 5 in macbook?

I have already the adobe greative suite for Vista.Can I use it in a macbook?
Can I use Windows software in mac?

I have macbook pro w existing iPhoto library. Now have Canon printer and loaded Canon software for same. Cannot access iPhoto library from Canon software, but prints fine from iPhoto. How can I use iPhoto library w Canon software?

I have a macbook pro w exisitng iPhoto library. I now have Canon printer and loaded Canon software for same. I cannot access iPhoto library for use from Canon software. I can print from iPhoto directly to new printer without problem. How can I use iPhoto library with Canon software? I would like to try the software to see which I prefer...

Simply export some photos from iPhoto to a folder on the desktop and experiment.
Without telling us even what this program is, not to mind what it does, that's the best anyone can suggest.
Regards
TD

How can i use a second external webcam on my MacBook Air 11

How can I use a second external webcam with my MacBook Air 11" 2011?
Are there specific compatible webcams?
Can both cams be use at same time?
How would I choose which cam would be the active one, for example with FaceTime or Skype?
Thanks for any tips.

paolo@spring wrote: How can I use a second external webcam with my MacBook Air 11" 2011?...
Plug it in and launch the app you will use to run it.
paolo@spring wrote: ...Are there specific compatible webcams?...
Yes. In general, any current USB model (will meet the "UVC" standard) can work on any Mac running Mac OS X 10.4.8 or newer.
More specifically:
(1) You have a choice of many Mac-compatible USB cam. Some examples of current compatible cams are described at http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com/.
(2) If you want a wireless cam, consider http://ecamm.com/mac/webcam/bt1/
(3) OS X already has everything it needs for Mac-compatible cams. I recommend that you not add any OS X software that comes with your chosen camera to your OS X Mac, at least until you have tested your new cam without adding anything.
paolo@spring wrote:... Can both cams be use at same time?...
Multiple cameras can be connected at one time, but asking your Mac to actually use (capture and process) more than one video stream at a time might cause processor and data bus capacity problems. The normal method is to connect your cameras and switch between them as needed, actually using only one at a time.
paolo@spring wrote:... How would I choose which cam would be the active one, for example with FaceTime or Skype?...
The software you use to operate the cameras controls that. For more info, start with the answer in this topic link.

How can i use FaceTime on my Macbook Pro to iPhone 4?

Hi,
i've MacBook Pro (version 10.6.8) and iPhone 4 (version 4.3.5) so how can i use FaceTime on Mac as well iPhone 4 but tried so many times if i try to Facetime call from Mac to iPhone 4 its showing missed call on my iPhone there is no ringing tone try from iphone 4 to Mac same missed Facetime call indicated on Mac's FaceTime so settings also correct i cann't call to both devices so is there any invitation we need to be send to iPhone or Mac? please suggest me.
Thanks in advance,
Suresh Balakrishnan

iOS: Using FaceTime

How can i use my macbook as a server

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for