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Doesn't this have a large crossover with Super User? A lot of the questions about use of the desktop/laptop hardware and software are certainly Super User questions. It's really only for the iPhone, iPad and iPod questions that aren't allowed on Super User. – ChrisF May 27 '10 at 13:40
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The only Apple questions that can't be answered are the ones on their mobile devices (iPod, iPhone or iPad). These would probably benefit more from a generic gadgets site (like AskAboutGadgets.com) as opposed to SlideToAsk/ForceClose. It also keeps the same analogy within the sites, where developers and users are separated somewhat. Yet I think that the SO team doesn't mind if we get separate sub-groups, as long as they have a strong community... – Ivo Flipse May 27 '10 at 16:52
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this site is unnecessary. Super User handles the Apple PCs and networking equipment, Server Fault the servers, and the gadget site would handle everything else (iPod/iPhone/iPad/Apple TV). – quack quixote May 29 '10 at 23:22
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151 Example Questions (12 closed)

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How to disable the keyboard so it will only wake from sleep when pressing the power key? (kitten protection)
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Can I install MS-Office {version} on a Mac?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 19 '10 at 13:15
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What is a best cash flow management application for the Mac?
added by Jacob Gorban Jun 19 '10 at 12:28
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How can I move my iTunes library to another hard drive?
added by Henri Watson Jun 19 '10 at 0:06
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What's the difference between ACLs and POSIX permissions? When should I use one over the others? (How can I see or edit ACLs on the command line?)
added by Telemachus Jun 18 '10 at 22:48
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How do I take back tabs-on-top interface for safari 5?
added by Eimantas Jun 18 '10 at 15:26
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What is the first thing you install on virgin Mac OS X?
added by Eimantas Jun 18 '10 at 15:25
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it's not a poll – effkay Jun 18 '10 at 21:40
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How do I change my default terminal shell from bash to zsh?
added by Eimantas Jun 18 '10 at 6:02
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What is a good Terminal primer?
added by Joshua Kehn Jun 16 '10 at 19:06
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Will it really keep the doctor away?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 16 '10 at 11:55
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Which apple (iPxxx) fell on newton?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 16 '10 at 11:53
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What is adams apple?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 16 '10 at 11:51
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What does Mobile Me offer for $99/year that I can't get for free from Google?
added by Alex Basson Jun 11 '10 at 11:39
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A better question would be "How can I replicate as much as possible the offerings of Mobile Me with open source software?" – Peter Murray Jun 20 '10 at 2:30
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How can I sync my Address Book with Google Contacts?
added by Alex Basson Jun 11 '10 at 11:34
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How well does GoodReader for iPhone/iPad re-flow technical PDFs with lots of equations? I'd love to papers on with it.
added by Jared Updike Jun 8 '10 at 19:37
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How do you "papers on with it?" – Gelatin Jun 19 '10 at 0:12
@Simon, well, one day I sat down and I accidentally a whole papers on with it! I hope this clears things up. – Adam Davis Jun 19 '10 at 0:32
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I have a file in format x. How can I get this to play on my iPad iPhone?
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I was thinking of getting a iPad to browse the Internet while I work, should I? [closed]
added by Hellbog, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jun 4 '10 at 20:43
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closed as off topic by Diago, Jared Updike, brainimus, Alex Basson, Chris W. Rea Jun 16 '10 at 23:42

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Invites too much discussion. – Jared Updike Jun 8 '10 at 19:38
Is there a right answer to this kind of question? – Alex Basson Jun 11 '10 at 12:49
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Apple iPad or HP Slate? [closed]
added by Arvinje Jun 4 '10 at 9:59
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closed as off topic by alex, Diago, Mark Szymanski, pgb, Myles Braithwaite Jun 17 '10 at 18:00

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Apple iPad is better – jayhawk Jun 5 '10 at 5:07
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Apple iPad exists. – Jared Updike Jun 8 '10 at 19:38
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What is the official name of the Mac OS? [closed]
added by Gelatin Jun 4 '10 at 0:27
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closed as off topic by Jared Updike, Mark Szymanski, Myles Braithwaite, gef, Peter Murray Jun 20 '10 at 2:31

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Macintosh?????? – jayhawk Jun 5 '10 at 5:09
Mac OS X (X is pronounced "ten") – Mark Szymanski Jun 14 '10 at 21:23
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What alternatives to Photoshop are there for Mac OS X?
added by Gelatin, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jun 4 '10 at 20:44
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There's a photoshop for Mac OSX. – jayhawk Jun 5 '10 at 5:09
GIMP, it's free and open source. There is also Seashore which is made using Cocoa, so you do not need X11 for it. – Mark Szymanski Jun 14 '10 at 21:24
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Pixelmator! It's really nifty and has nice GUI. Made entirely in Cocoa and uses GPU for image processing. – Eimantas Jun 18 '10 at 15:28
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How can I update the firmware on my [iPod] without using iTunes?
added by Niall C. Jun 3 '10 at 19:03
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Will Windows iTunes work properly when run inside a [VirtualPC] VM?
added by Niall C. Jun 3 '10 at 19:02
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Why are Apple products so expensive? [closed]
added by Georg Fritzsche Jun 3 '10 at 15:40
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closed as off topic by Juan A. Navarro, Chris W. Rea, alex, waiwai933, marcnicol Jun 7 '10 at 10:13

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Because they're good ;) – Mark Szymanski Jun 14 '10 at 21:25
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Is it legal to jailbreak my iPhone?
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What can Final Cut Pro do that iMovie can't?
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What is the best way to run Windows on my Mac?
added by Gelatin Jun 2 '10 at 20:42
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Why does Apple have such onerous rules about the ipad and ipod? [closed]
added by Tim Jun 2 '10 at 15:56
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closed as off topic by Juan A. Navarro, Chris W. Rea, alex, marcnicol, Nifle Jun 9 '10 at 14:59

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How do I block SMS messages from a specific number on my iPhone?
added by marcnicol Jun 2 '10 at 11:00
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How do I get my Macbook to connect to my windows home server?
added by Sam Cogan Jun 2 '10 at 10:27
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How to update an iTunes library located on a (Windows Samba) NAS?
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Will my iPhone blow up if I put it in the microwave? Will my warranty still be valid?
added by Nathan Osman Jun 2 '10 at 6:22
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off-topic, but I have to agree it really made me laugh :D – Juan A. Navarro Jun 3 '10 at 17:35
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Is there a way to search for "The Who" in iTunes without getting "The Guess Who" in the results as well?
added by Kyle Cronin Jun 1 '10 at 20:56
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Is there any way to make Growl notify me when I receive Gmail A) promptly, and B) without duplicate notifications?
added by Jaydles Jun 1 '10 at 16:43
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Growl isn't an Apple product – Gelatin Jun 4 '10 at 0:15
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@Simon, no, but it's an OSX-enhancing product. – Jaydles Jun 4 '10 at 2:57
@Simon Surely 3rd party applications that are used as widely as Growl are fair game? – Telemachus Jun 18 '10 at 22:53
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How do I get a job as an Apple Genius? [closed]
added by Jaydles Jun 1 '10 at 16:42
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closed as off topic by Chris Johnsen, Jake McGraw, Antoine Benkemoun, Lee, Myles Braithwaite Jun 17 '10 at 17:59

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Why is Mac OS X power/sleep management better than Windows/Linux?
added by philcolbourn, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jun 4 '10 at 20:44
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Why can't Mac OS X Finder merge directories like Windows?
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I hate the way in which exposé works now in Snow Leopard. Can we ask Apple to fix this?
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Not a real question – Gelatin Jun 2 '10 at 23:01
It could be a good question: "Is there a way to make expose in Snow Leopard work the way it did in prior versions ?" – Jaydles Jun 18 '10 at 21:49
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Can the Microsoft Natural 4000 keyboard be used with OS X?
added by Nick Berardi Jun 1 '10 at 1:50
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Are there any docking stations like from Dell, Lenovo, and HP available for the MacBook or MacBook Pro?
added by Nick Berardi Jun 1 '10 at 1:48
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What resources are best for a long time Linux pro that is switching to Mac OS X?
added by Nick Berardi, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jun 4 '10 at 20:45
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