My powerbook G4 recognizes my IPod cable and printer cable through the USB ports, but won't recognize any USB sticks or card readers.
Any idea what is wrong, and hints for how to fix it?
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MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.53 GHz)
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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My Ipod is loaded; My Mac is loaded; My Itunes is up to date; I tried everything. But Itunes doesn't show a symbol of Ipod on Itunes. Because of that I can't sinchr. my Ipod.
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mobileme doesnt recognize my password in iphoto in my macbook pro, why does this happen? that is the same password for my iphone when i use it for the app store. i know the password is correct, it works everywhere else but in iphoto
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Mac Pro
I have an HP printer hardwired to my iMAC and have been sharing the printer, wirelessly through the home network, with an older Powerbook G4. I've added a third laptop (Mac Pro) which also shares the Wireless network, but can see the Printer online. I get a message that the Printer is not Online.
why the third laptop can't see the printer online?
