Click the Start button. Click All Programs. Go to Accessories -> System Tools and click on Disk Defragmenter. Click on your hard drive. Click the “Defragment disk” or “Defragment” button.
Month: October 2011
No text appears in iWorks (Pages, Keynote, Numbers)
Problem You can’t see any text in iWorks applications such as Pages, Numbers or Keynote. Solution Click the Apple icon in the top left of the screen. Click Software Update. Once it has finished checking for updates, click Show Details. In the list, there should be an update for your application. Make sure it is checked and… Continue reading No text appears in iWorks (Pages, Keynote, Numbers)
Slow performance in Word with coloured text boxes
Problem When using coloured text boxes and text effects there are delays when typing and scrolling down the page. Solution Open the document and press Ctrl + A to select all the text. On the ribbon toolbar, click the Home tab if it is not already selected. Click the Clear Formatting button located in the Font section… Continue reading Slow performance in Word with coloured text boxes
Internet not working using WiFi / AirPort
Make sure you know your network passkey as you will need to re-enter it. Go to your main hard drive (usually Macintosh HD). Go to Library -> Preferences -> SystemConfiguration Delete the following files: com.apple.airport.preferences.plist com.apple.network.identification.plist NetworkInterfaces.plist preferences.plist Restart the computer. You will need to set up your wireless connection again including the passkey.
Trackpad highlighting text when scrolling
Problem When using your Trackpad, you may find that it highlights text when you are just scrolling. You may also see orange highlighting over text or images in your browser whilst using it. Solution Click the Apple icon in the top left of the screen. Click System Preferences. Click Trackpad. Uncheck the “Tap to Click” option. Close the Trackpad… Continue reading Trackpad highlighting text when scrolling