FAQs, Help, and Tutorials

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About.com Focus on Mac Support - - Articles on common problems with Macintosh systems and software.

Accettura - - Forum for Macintosh Tech Support. Free Membership.

Allexperts Mac Q&A - - Volunteer experts answer Mac-related questions.

Apple - Support - - Support for most Apple products provided by Apple Compute.

AppleCare Knowledge Base - - Apple's official technical support database. Contains over 15,000 articles related to product specifications, reference documentation, and Apple and third-party product technical issues. Updated daily with new information and is the same database that Apple employees use to answer support questions.

AppleTechs - - News and resources for Macintosh technicians and advanced users. Includes articles and links.

Ask Kim - - Basics about all aspects of using a Macintosh, including links.

Autorun and Mac - - Tips on how to autorun files from a Macintosh.

Dr. Mac Website - - A column by Dr. Mac (Bob LeVitus) on how to use your Ma.

The Essential Mac - - Offers tips on customizing your Mac, Macintosh lingo, organization, software tips, troubleshooting, and tweaking.

Focus on Mac Support - - Addressing compatibility issues, system maintenance, software updates, performance tuning, virus information and browser problems. From About.com.

How to Use TomeViewer - - Instructions on where to get and how to use TomeViewer, which is a freeware tome viewing and extraction utility.

iMac and Mac OS Support Site - - Help and support for all iMac users from the ground up. Includes a getting started guide and many useful pages.

iSee:Mac - - Tips, tricks and support.

Low End Mac's Online Tech Journal - - Index of articles covering comparisons of the various Macintosh CPUs, and other interesting tidbits hard to find on the web.

Mac 101 - - Set of lessons to using a Mac effectively and efficiently.

Mac Daniel's Advice - - Information on upgrade options for various Macs. Includes an email questions forum.

Mac Help Files - - Tips and tricks related to Mac-specific features and problems.

Mac Nook - - Help and tips about other web sites, software, auctions, and products as well as commentary, news, and rumors.

Mac ReviewCast - - Podcasts which review various Apple hardware and software products.

Mac Serial Port Interfacing - - Tips for interfacing a Mac serial port to RS-232 lab equipment.

Mac Tech Article Archives - - Search the MacTech archives for tips and how-to's related to Mac programming.

Mac Troubleshooting & Maintenance - - A list of Mac troubleshooting, diagnostic and maintenance links for legacy Macs and OS 7.x, OS 8.x and OS 9.x.

MacAssistant - - A newsletter covering basic tips and tutorials.

MacBlog.com - - A weblog about everyday life with a Mac.

MacFixIt - - "Troubleshooting Solutions for the Macintosh". Daily information, extended reports, discussion forums, searchable archives.

Macintosh Logic Board Battery Information - - Tips on identifying and replacing a Macintosh's battery.

MacinTricks - - Tricks to customize a Macintosh computer using System 7 and above. Lessons include diagrams for each step.

Mac-Mgrs - - A community of people who manage Macintoshes (generally in rather large numbers) who come together for peer support. Focused mailing list (questions and summaries only) and searchable archive.

MacTweek - - A Toronto-based company providing support to Macintosh computer and cross-platform users. Offers expertise in Apple, Linux and Windows systems. On-site, online and telephone support.

Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector - - Technical discussion and troubleshooting for the Motorola processor.

Powermacuser.com - - Discusses the latest Mac reviews and tips, and provides help on hard to solve problems.

Techie Tim's Mac Support Site - - A support site, including a comic strip, help board, emulators, and general news and tips for new Mac users.

Three Macs - - Resource for users setting up home or small networks using multiple Macintosh systems.

Troubleshooting Your Mac - - A list of problems and ways to solve, them plus tips for specific programs.

What do I need for TeX on Mac OS X? - - Simple beginner’s guide.