To open “install”, you need to install a Java runtime, but you are not connected to the Internet.

Problem When you double click the Install file on the Read & Write for Mac disc you get the following error: “To open “install”, you need to install a Java runtime, but you are not connected to the Internet. To install a Java runtime later, open “install” again.” The error may still appear when you… Continue reading To open “install”, you need to install a Java runtime, but you are not connected to the Internet.

Export to PDF option in Inspiration prints instead

Problem When you click the Export to PDF option in Inspiration it attempts to print the mindmap using a printer installed on your computer. Solution Currently Inspiration Software are working on a fix for this but in the meantime you can use the following workaround: Click File -> Print Change the currently selected printer to… Continue reading Export to PDF option in Inspiration prints instead

Inspiration PDF export driver is not installed

Problem When you use the Export to PDF option in Inspiration you get the following error: “The Inspiration PDF export driver is not installed. Please reinstall Inspiration before trying this operation.” Solution Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run). Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter. In the list of installed software, find… Continue reading Inspiration PDF export driver is not installed

Duplicate MacBook screen on to an external monitor

Follow these instructions with the monitor connected: Click the Apple icon in the top left of the screen. Click System Preferences. Click on Displays, on the second line. Click the Arrangement tab. Check the “Mirror Displays” checkbox in the bottom left of the window.

Show (and Hide) Hidden Files & Folders in Finder

Go to the Applications folder. Open the Utilities folder. Open Terminal. Enter the following commands, pressing Enter after each line: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE killall Finder Press cmd + Q to quit Terminal. To hide the files and folders again, change the word TRUE to FALSE in Step 4.