IWork for two Mac's?

I'm getting an iMac and a Macbook Air. Can you load the same software on more than one device? Thanks ahead of time!

Yes. Sign in to the Mac App Store on both Macs with the same Apple ID, and if you buy the software once, you can load it on other Macs free with your ID.

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If purchase iWork for mini mac do i need to purchase iWork again for iPad and iphonee

if purchase iWork for mini mac do i need to purchase iWork again for iPad and iphonee

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that require different versions of Pages, Numbers, & Keynote to run. Like
the iOS version, once you purchase the version for your Mac mini, you may install
it on as many OS X desktops/laptops/minis that you own.

I have iWorks for a Mac Mini, I want to install that software on my MackBook Air, but it keeps telling me to update the software, I have updated it several times. Still no go, any ideas how to get past this problem? Thanks!

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Can I use a single external drive to maintain time machine backups for two Mac computers?

Hello
We have an older mac mini and macbook air. I have one Western Digital external USB drive. Can I use the same drive to hold and maintain time machine backups for both machines?
I already have the macbook air time-machined on the WD drive. I now want to backup the mac mini onto the same drive. Is it going to over write the time machine backup or is the software smart enough to maintain two separate files, partitions, whatever it does..?

It will maintain separate backups. Note that it's generally advisable to use separate drives for best practice backup, but yes, it will work for both computers, provided you have enough space (need generally 2-3 times the total used file space for both Macs).
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Using iPhoto Library in Ext HD for two macs

I realize that if I put my desktop library on an ext hd and open from my laptop (same user name) it won't have albums or events or something and that I mess things up if I try to add photos from the laptop. But can I just point my laptop to the ext hd to view or copy photos and then later successfully fully use my ext HD library in my desktop? I'm pretty sure my laptop would open the ext hd library, I'm concerned about the laptop writing something to the library that would get me in trouble on my desktop. I just want to be able to view pictures on my laptop. I've haven't tried it since I didn't want to write to the Ext HD library (if the laptop would do that).
In other words, sharing library between two macs with one being view only. thanks, ralph

sharing library between two macs with one being view only. thanks, ralph
Really easy:
Enable Sharing in the iPhoto (Preferences -> Sharing), on the iMac. Leave iPhoto running and move to the laptop. There, enable 'Look For Shared Libraries'. The iMac Library will appear in the other source pane.
Remember iPhoto must be running on both machines for this to work.
it won't have albums or events or something and that I mess things up if I try to add photos from the laptop.
Actually, it will have exactly the same Albums, Events etc. After all, it’s the same Library.
that I mess things up if I try to add photos from the laptop.
No you won’t. What will mess things up is if you try and open the Library on both machines at the same time.
Regards
TD
If you want the other user to have the same access to the library as you: to be able to add, edit, organise, keyword etc. then:
Quit iPhoto in both accounts
Move the iPhoto Library Folder to an external HD set to ignore permissions. You could also use a Disk Image or even partition your Hard Disk.
In each account in turn: Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting dialogue, select 'Choose Library' and navigate to the new library location. From that point on, this will be the default library location. Both accounts will have full access to the library, in fact, both accounts will 'own' it.
However, there is a catch with this system and it is a significant one. iPhoto is not a multi-user app., it does not have the code to negotiate two users simultaneously writing to the database, and trying will cause db corruption. So only one user at a time, and back up, back up back up.

Port Forwarding for Two Macs, one Airport Extreme and one Dynalink RTA1320

I had previously set up PortForwarding for some of my Applications on my iMac with an Ethernet connected Dynalink RTA1320 Modem by assigning myself a Static IP in the iMac`s Network Preferences.
All had been good, green smilies on Azureus when D/Ling bitorrents, Skype, WoW and Limewire all running fine.
I`ve now just recently purchased the latest Airport Extreme and 17" MacBook Pro.
Setting up a Wireless Network for the two Macs to access the internet was a breeze and both computers run fine online simultaneously.
I manually set the Ports on the MBP Applications: Skype, Azureus and Limewire to match the Ports I`d previously PortForwarded the RTA1320 to.
However, on the new MBP, Skype, Azureus and Limewire don`t seem to run too well.
I get yellow smilies on Azureus and a "Port Appears Closed" message on the NAT Test and my Skype Contacts are leaving me messages saying I always appear "off-line".
The iMac Apps still work flawlessly.
I`m guessing the problem is something to do with two Macs on a Wireless Network with one Static IP Address or what am I doing wrong?

...Wow, 36 views and no replies with helpful advice!
Just like my other question about a month`s data disappearing in iCal, nobody has offered any helpful advice!
Come on Apple Community......!!!!!!!!

IWorks for my mac can I sync this to my iPad?

I purchased the iWorks program for my Mac.... am I able to sync this to my iPad 2 or do I have to purchase everything again.

You have to purchase the iPad version...

Two copies of OSX Mountain for two macs or one?

I have two macs, one macbook air and an imac, do i have to pay two copies of OS X Mountain?

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User Account Setup & Config Tips for Two Macs

Greetings,
Can someone please explain the importance of lowercase vs. uppercase letters and the use of spaces in the Mac OS when setting up user accounts? I'm sure there must be some UNIX, LDAP, or X.500 directory explanation out there given OS X's UNIX underpinnings.
The reason I ask, is that I have recently switched to the Mac OS from Windows, and there seems to be an emphasis on using lowercase letters and spaces in the Full Name, Account Name, and Home Directory Name when setting up your OS X user account. I have tried Googling this and I can find all kinds of articles on how to change these settings post OS install and the importance of keeping your account name and home directory name the same but nothing that explains why you should only use lowercase letters.
For example, in real life, I go by my middle name. So in the "Full Name" field in System Preferences -> Accounts I have entered my Middle and Last name with a single capital letter for each name a space in between the two.
Full Name looks like this: "Middle Last"
For the "Account Name", I have entered a nickname I have had for years that does not match or have anything to do with my legal name that I entered for the "Full Name". While the Mac OS prohibits you from entering spaces in this field, it does allow you to enter uppercase letters. The name I entered here is a two part name, and I have capitalized the first and second parts for easier reading.
Account Name looks like this: "NickName"
My Home Directory matches my Account Name above and looks like this in the Finder: "NickName"
I've also linked my MobileMe user name to this account and it looks like: "middle.last"
Question: Should I recreate my user account and get rid of the uppercase letters in the full name, account name, and home directory name?
Another question I have, would it be advisable to set up identical user accounts given that I have a iMac i7 in my office and a Mac Mini in my living room? I would be the only user for both machines.
I would like to set up my Mac Mini to be a central repository for all my music, iPhoto projects, and iMovie projects. I would like to share my iTunes music on the Mac Mini using the Home Sharing feature of iTunes. Eventually I want to set up MythTV on the MacMini and use it as a DVR.
I want my iMac i7 to store all my documents and pictures. I want to create and edit iPhoto & iMovie projects on my iMac, but store what I create on the Mac Mini. That way when people come over to visit, we can sit on the couch rather than gather around my desk in my 2nd bedroom.
Eventually I want to set up an external hard drive on the Mac Mini and use Time Machine on both computers to backup to the Mac Mini's external hard drive since I will leave the Mac Mini on 24x7.
Thank-you,
Derrick

Simply put there is nothing wrong with your name or account configuration. Although it is customary in Unix systems to use all lowercase for an account name, what you have setup is certainly acceptable. Passwords also can be a mix of lower and uppercase but should be limited to alphanumerics only.
As for the two machines you will find it much more convenient to have everything configured identically on both machines to avoid issues with file permissions.

Can I (or How can I) chain two Time Capsules on one network for two Macs?

Currently we have one dual-band TC connected to our cable modem. Mac 1 backs up to it. I also have an original TC (one-band) that I would set to 5GHz dedicated for Mac 2.
Would this plan work and provide Backup and Internet to both machines?
Cable Modem --->TC1--->TC2
Mac 1 would connect to TC1 for Time Machine function and Internet Access.
Mac 2 would connect to TC2 for Time Machine function and Internet Access.
(---> = Ethernet cable)

No changes needed on TC1, but you may need to use AirPort Utility - Manual Setup to note a few of the settings on TC1, such as the exact type of security that it is using now since that information will be used to configure TC2.
Connect an ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on TC1 to the WAN port (circle icon) on TC2*. Open AirPort Utility - Manual Setup and TC2 should appear. If not, you'll need to "hard reset" TC2 by holding in the reset button until the amber light begins to blink more quickly, hold another few seconds when you see this and then release
Click the Time Capsule tab below the icons to name your device, assign a device password and set Time Zone settings
Click the Wireless tab
Wireless Mode = Create a wireless network
Wireless Network Name = Same name as TC1 network**
No check mark needed next to Allow this network to be extended unless you plan to add more wireless device to extend the network
Radio Mode = 802.11n only 5 GHz
Channel = Automatic
Wireless Security = Same setting as TC1
Wireless Password = Same password as TC1
Confirm Password
Click the Internet icon
Connect Using = Ethernet
Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode)
Update to save settings and let TC2 restart. Then power down the entire network. Power up the modem first, then TC1, then TC2, then each device one at a time. Allow a moment or two for each device to fully power up before you start the next.
*When the TC is in Bridge Mode, it really makes no difference which port you use to connect, as they all behave the same. I use the WAN port as a habit for connections like this so that I know at a glance where the connection is coming from. But, you could connect to one of the LAN ports on TC2 if you prefer.
**Assign a different name than TC1 if you want to log on separately to the network that TC2 provides
Be sure to setup Mac2 to backup to TC2 for Time Machine and you should be all set.

Iworks on two Macs?

I own a IWORKS 09 single licence, is it possible to Upgrade into a famliy licence

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Getting iCal to sync with iCloud for two Macs, and a 3G iPhone

I currently have a Macbook and MacMini both running 10.7.2, and just started using iCloud this week to sync contacts, iCal, bookmarks, etc. I thought I initially had problems with iCal as I was getting two copies of every event showing up on my MacBook, but then realized I had two sets of calanders, ("on my mac" and "iCloud"). After I unchecked the "on my mac" calanders, everything appeared normal.
The problem I face now is with my 3G iPhone that can't run iOS5, and thus, no iCloud. My iCal on my iPhone is set to sync with my "on my mac" calanders, so with those unselected, the events are not showing up on my Macbook, and thus, aren't being synced to my MacMini.
My question is, can I have my 3G iPhone sync to my iCloud calanders everytime I connect it to my Macbook to sync via USB, instead of syncing with the "on my mac" calanders as it is currently doing without have iOS5 capabilities on my iPhone? If not, is there a way to have iCloud keep syncing with my "on my mac" calander list, so that it is always up to date, and data from my iPhone will be synced over to my iCloud calander list from the "on my mac" calander list?
I'm just trying to figure out if I'll be able to transfer new iCal dates I create on my 3G iPhone over to my iCloud calander list, and ideally, vice versa.
Thanks in advance for the help.

I understand that iCloud won't run on it or with it. I'm just trying to figure out if there is a way to sync the "on my mac" calanders (which sync to my iPhone iCal everytime I connect via USB) continually with my iCloud calandars so the two are always up to date.

How do I setup my time capsule to be a hard drive for two macs?

I basically want to be able to use my time capsule as a hard drive for both my imac and macbook pro to save storage on both but obviously to have access to everything on both machines. How do I set this up?
Thanks.

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http://www.bombich.com/download.html
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/13803/superduper!
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Expanding storage capacity for two Macs with external HD?

I have a G5 and a MacBook. I want a Time Capsule to help me be better about backing upp my MacBook. I'm trying to decide which size to buy. Money is an issue. I have a 1 TB Western Digital My Book Studio edition which I currently use as a backup disk. I use TM, and SuperDuper! for bootable backups (even though the MBSE doesn't do bootable on pre-Intel Macs, unfortunately).
I don't really understand the function of the USB connection on the TC, can someone explain that? Why is it there? What is it ment for? Will it work well to do this:
I've read discussions here and understand that it can't be used to extend the TCs storage size, a connected HD is instead treated as a separate disk. But I haven't found a thread that directly answers the question of if it is a viable solution (as for exemple a way of saving money if you already own a large HD) to use Time Machine to back up one computer with a wired connection to the the HD attached to the TC, and to use TM on another computer to back it up wirelessly to the TC itself.
I can see one obvious disadvantage to this is that if one disk fills up, backups for that computer can't continue over to the other. But other than that, is it possible to do this and is there any other disadvantage?
I've read many threads where people ask about backing up an external HD attached to a TC, but that's not what I'm interested in.
Sincerely

On each computer:
Open iTunes. Select Preferences from the iTunes menu and click on the Advanced icon in the toolbar. At the top you will see a box showing the path to your iTunes library. Click on the Change button, navigate to the location for the library on your external drive, select it and click on the Open button. Note this permanently changes the library's location on that computer. That means you cannot access your music unless the external drive is connected.
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HT6312 iCloud Drive destroys collaboration with iworks for non Mac,iOS users?

I Have been trying to create our invoices, and client records using Numbers Beta because non Mac and non iOS users can access the files from any browser. That seems to be changing with iCloud Drive requiring a Mac OS that is not yet available and no Web app for Numbers unless you have an iCloud Drive. Any other users who use Numbers for a business collaboration purpose have a solution to this problem. I have already upgraded my iCloud to iCloud Drive with iOS 8 without completiely understanding the limitation. Apple Care offered to send me their FAQs for icloud...no thanks I already checked.

The following is from the OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 8 Release Notes:
iCloud Drive
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