how can i network my two laptops so i can transfer files from my old to my new compuer without connecting an external drive?
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MacBook (13-inch), Mac OS X (10.7.3), networking with my old macbook
Just purchased a MacBook Air 13" notebook. My first ever use of a Mac. I have an existing home Wi-Fi network that has always been PC-based.Now, I have joust purchased a "book"t6-cfs-lucia10 written in Chinese!
My desktop PC has Bluetooth. I cannot get the Mac & PC to recognize each other. I can't share files across the network [on the Mac]. I can't even figure out how to restart the notebook or create favorites in Safari.Â
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MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
I have Alltel Mobile Broadband. Up until the other day, it's been working fine. I'd set up a network on my macbook after connecting to the Alltel network, then I'd enable internet sharing. Then my iPod Touch, iPad, etc would all be able to go online.
The past couple days, however, the connection just won't share.Anyone have any idea what could be doing this and how to fix it?
I have Alltel Mobile Broadband. Up until the other day, it's been working fine. I'd set up a network on my macbook after connecting to the Alltel network, then I'd enable internet sharing. Then my iPod Touch, iPad, etc would all be able to go online. The past couple days, however, the connection just won't share.
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"The operation can�t be completed because the original item for �XXXX� can�t be found."
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And on the Imac (Studio) it shows this:Â
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Mac OS X (10.6.7)
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macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.6.4)
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
I use only Wi fi network, when i have finished setup it up it will not lock, also the same with sharing.
iMac OS X Lion 10.7.3
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Info:MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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