Archive for August, 2008

Mac OS X 10.4 SMB Connection To Windows Gives Error -36 by matt on August 14, 2008

Q: I have a Mac PowerBook G4 running OS X 10.4.11 and I am trying to connect to a windows computer in my office using SMB and I cannot connect. I get an error message that says Error -36. How do I connect to a windows computer?
A: Well you seem to have to parts to [...]

Import Video To Your Mac From A DV Camcorder by matt on August 12, 2008

Q: I have a MacBook running OS X 10.4.11 and just got a used Panasonic mini DV Palmcorder (PalmSight). There’s a firewire connection from the camera to the computer but when I plug it in and turn it on nothing comes up on the desktop. I’m assuming I need some software but can’t find anything [...]

Transfer Files From Floppy Disk To USB Flash Drive by matt on August 4, 2008

Q: How do you transfer data from a floppy disk onto a USB flash drive?
A: The process is fairly straightforward and should be simple enough. First put your floppy disk in your computer and then connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
Go to My Computer, you can get there either by going to Start [...]