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)
Tag: Mac
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
Hard drive not showing on Mac
Problem Your hard drive partition is not showing up on your Desktop or in the Finder, Solution Try the following: Mount the drive Press cmd + Spacebar to bring up the Spotlight search. Type Disk Utility and press Enter. On the left, you should see the hard drive. Right click it and click the Mount… Continue reading Hard drive not showing on Mac
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
See Apple article HT1202.