Popups when using Google on Mac

Problem When using a Google search website on your Mac, clicking on any of the search results will result in popups appearing. Cause This can be caused by the installation of a fake Flash Player download. Once it has been installed, the hosts file is modified so that Google is being redirected to a different… Continue reading Popups when using Google on Mac

Additional software is required for QuickTime to playback this media.

Problem You keep getting the following message appear: “Additional software is required for QuickTime to playback this media. It may be available from QuickTime Components page.” Cause This is caused by the QuickTime plugin in Firefox Solution In Firefox, press the Alt key to force the top menu to appear. Click Tools -> Addons. Click… Continue reading Additional software is required for QuickTime to playback this media.

How to Add / Remove items from the Finder Sidebar

Problem When using the Finder, one or more of the following may apply: Your hard drive, or other entity no longer appears on the sidebar. You want to remove an item from the sidebar, such as iDisk. Solution With a Finder window open click Finder (in the top left), then Preferences. Click the Sidebar tab. From here you… Continue reading How to Add / Remove items from the Finder Sidebar