Problem When unzipping a file in OS X rather than unzipping the files it creates a new file with extensions like filename.zip.cpgz. Cause This is a wonderful quirk of zips and compressions. This can be caused by a corrupted file from the download site or an incomplete download, or simply an unrecognized type of compression. Solution Trying… Continue reading Zip files don’t unzip Mac OSX
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Black Screen after updating to OS X Mavericks 10.9.2
Problem A few Apple mac’s have been booting to a black screen with the mouse curser and nothing else after updating to Mavericks(10.9.2),. Cause It seems to be a problem with a Security update, which isn’t completing the installation procedure and causing the system to hang. Solution A reinstall of OS X won’t work, the same as resetting the… Continue reading Black Screen after updating to OS X Mavericks 10.9.2
“The installer can’t create the folder” when installing updates for Office 2011
Problem On Installation, the following errors are displayed. “The installation failed” “The installer can’t create the folder “/var/folders/r_/3sgz48xx27v_r138s4zbk3300000gp/T//Install.450dgBIAO” (This is an example file path. The actual path name will vary.) Cause The installation folder is locked. Solution In Finder, at the top, click Go -> Go To Folder Then Type /private/var/folders/r_/ Then press Enter. Open… Continue reading “The installer can’t create the folder” when installing updates for Office 2011
How to create a Desktop shortcut on Mac OS X
To create an alias (also known as a shortcut) on your desktop. Hold both the Command (Apple Key) and the option (Alt key) together. Click and drag the icon that you want to create an alias of to the location (I.E your desktop) (also at this point you will notice that the pointer icon changes… Continue reading How to create a Desktop shortcut on Mac OS X
Retrieving photos from iPhoto
Problem When you open iPhoto, one of the following happens: No pictures are showing up Photo icons are blank iPhoto cannot read your Photo Library. Also, you don’t have the originals on your computer or a copy available. Cause You possibly have a corrupted or inaccessible iPhoto library. Solution Locate your iPhoto library. Normally this… Continue reading Retrieving photos from iPhoto