Just Restart!

Finding the solution to many computer problems usually involves hours of trial and error via Google search results. This is a collection of solutions that worked for me, and other random interesting tech stuff. Maybe someone else will find it useful too.

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Java and OS X

Information: Mac OS X Java 7 Information for installing and using Java

Install the latest version of Java (v7u51) at Java.com

Uninstall Java 7 on OS X: How do I uninstall Java 7 for my Mac?

Re-enable Java SE 6: Java for OS X 2013-005 NOTE: Just because Java 6 is re-enabled on OS X does not mean that the 64-bit browsers (Safari or Firefox) support it.

More Info: Installing Java

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Reset OS X Admin Password

Problem: User got a brand new MacBookPro (OS X 10.9), forgot the admin password she set, the password hint, AND her Apple ID info.

Solution: Boot into Recovery partition (hold Command R after the chime), go to Utilities>Terminal, enter resetpassword , press return and follow the prompts.

Source: Apple Support Communities - Reset Admin Password iMac

Other Solutions: OS X: Use Apple ID to Reset Password

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Error Opening Office Documents from Third Party Programs

Environment: Windows 7, Office 2010, Banner by Ellucian, Oracle (Java v7u51), Firefox v27, Internet Explorer 10/11

Problem: Error "There was a problem sending the command to the program" when trying to open a Word/Excel doc from Banner.

Solution: Control Panel>Programs and Features>Office 2010>Change/Repair, Restart computer.

Source: Microsoft Community - Excel Error , response from StephenResch

Comments: Not sure why Office needed a repair since it was a brand new computer, but as long as it works... Solutions (that worked for others): Mircosoft Support - Turn off DDE / Fix It For Me  and Changing UAC, Compatibility and Run as Admin Settings

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HP Printer Drivers for OS X

Problem: Need to setup a HP4015n (network printer) on OS X 10.9. HP's website claims the drivers are built in, and installed via Apple Software Update. However, the drivers for this and several other models are not in the list when asked to choose the printer software.

Solution: Download/Install the drivers found here: http://support.apple.com/kb/dl907

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Sync (Multiple or Shared) Google Calendars with iOS Device

Problem: Want to view multiple or shared Google Calendars on iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch.

Solution: Go to this website on the device's browser: https://www.google.com/calendar/syncselect , select the calendars you want to sync and click Save. Source: Calendar Help - Sync Google Calendar with your iOS device

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Apple Mail Recovered Messages

Environment:  Mac OS X 10.6.8, Apple Mail, Exchange 2010

Problem: User stopped receiving e-mails via Apple Mail, but could receive them elsewhere.

Cause: User tried to send extremely large e-mail attachments (500MB+), the stuck e-mails replicated in Recovered Messages folder, causing the folder to become over 250GB.

Solution: Delete the Recovered Messages folder, and the files in ~/Library/Mail/[email protected]/.OfflineCache

Source: Snow Leopard, Mail and Recovered messages