Learn what to expect when using iWork for Mac to open documents created in older versions of iWork, or when exporting documents to iWork ‘09 format.
It’s always been impressive to me that Apple has kept backward compatibility with older iWork files, especially from before the desktop and mobile apps merged.
Ah, the good old days of serial numbers for Apple software:
Not all iWork ‘05 serial numbers will work with Pages 1.0 and Keynote 2.0. If you’re having difficulty entering your serial number, updating the software may help.
The first time you open Keynote or Pages, you are prompted to enter a serial number. The screen should also contain a “Buy Now” button. If this button isn’t present, you may need to update your software before you can enter your serial number.
If you may see a ‘green screen’ when you launch Photo Booth or iChat (or any application that uses the built-in iSight camera) on your iMac G5 (iSight), be sure to update to Mac OS X 10.4.3. You can use Software Update to download and install the update, or download it from Apple Downloads. Be sure that you shut your computer down completely (not just restart) after installing the update. iChat and Photo Booth should behave as expected after this.
This PDF is just one of many that Apple used to provide for people doing their own repairs.
A select number of Macs came with 802.11n-capable hardware built-in, but required a software update to connect to wireless networks at that speed. The machines that could be updated included:
This support document helped users determine if they were ready to go. The installer was easy to get:
For once, a timely support document:
When you have Unlock with iPhone turned on, unlocking your iPhone unlocks your Apple Watch as long as you’re wearing it. An issue in iOS 14.7 affects the ability of iPhone models with Touch ID to unlock Apple Watch.
If you experience this issue, just type the passcode directly on your Apple Watch to unlock it. This is required only one time, as long as you keep your Apple Watch on your wrist. If you forgot your passcode, you need to reset your Apple Watch.
Years ago, some poor and forgotten soul ran into this problem with a LaserWriter:
I am using a LaserWriter 16/600 PS with the fax option, and another standard fax machine connected to the same phone line. Even though the printer fax option is set to answer after eight (8) rings and the fax machine is set for two (2) rings the fax printer connects as soon as the standard fax machine answers the incoming call. It sounds like both devices try to communicate and then the line is dropped. I want to use the fax in the printer for out-going faxes only, and then use the second fax machine for incoming faxes and faxes that need to be sent manually.
To make sure that calendar alarms in calendars created in iCal 1.5.x work in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, open iCal 2.0 or later (included with Mac OS X 10.4) at least once. Your calendars will be updated, and the alarm should work as expected.
When you open iCal Help, the links do not work if Italian or German is selected as the preferred language in System Preferences.
Resize the Help Center window. This workaround resolves the issue. You do not need to repeat this step in the future (unless for some reason you delete the Help Viewer preferences file).
And people say Apple software is buggy today…
I’m sure this was confusing for iPod users, but Apple Support had a reassuring message:
This isn’t anything to worry about. If you follow the recommendation to install the update, the iPod mini 1.0 software will correctly indicate that iPod (with Dock Connector) isn’t supported and won’t install it. This should only happen once. Connecting the iPod (with Dock Connector) again should not cause the iPod mini Updater to open again.
While we all wait for the WWDC keynote to start, I have some reading for you:
Why doesn’t the Macintosh IIvx support monitors larger than 14 inches?
The Macintosh IIvx (Performa 600) has internal video support for the 12-inch, 13-inch, 14-inch, and VGA (Video Graphics Array) displays. However, the internal video doesn’t support monitors greater than 14 inches.
Macintosh IIvx video logic is based on the Macintosh LC II. Time to market urgency made major alterations of the Macintosh LC ASIC impossible.