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I think we should talk more about the macquarium... 1,051 Views / 13 Replies  
I think we should talk more about the macquarium idea. I think I can see some potential for a ground-breaking project there! :)
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Jun 16, 2010 at 09:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Maybe a box of Klondike bars! ;) 1,051 Views / 13 Replies  
Maybe a box of Klondike bars! ;)
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Jun 15, 2010 at 06:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What would you do with an 1GHz G4 AlBook? 1,051 Views / 13 Replies  
I just got a new 15" MacBook Pro and am now typing my last words on my Aluminum G4 PowerBook that I've had for almost 7 years. It went with me through grad school, my first job, helped me start my...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Jun 15, 2010 at 12:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
That all makes sense. Thanks! The advice is much... 659 Views / 6 Replies  
That all makes sense. Thanks! The advice is much appreciated!
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Sep 2, 2009 at 04:27 PM, in Networking
Thanks. Yeah...you missed the part about leaving... 659 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks. Yeah...you missed the part about leaving it all at home and just serving it up from there to get as needed. Sorry. :\
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Sep 2, 2009 at 04:17 PM, in Networking
Setting Up A Home Server 659 Views / 6 Replies  
I travel a lot for work and would like to leave my laptop hard drive mostly empty and somehow just keep all of my info at home on a big hard drive (or series of them) there. Anyone have any ideas on...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Sep 2, 2009 at 02:32 PM, in Networking
Nokia N78: Anyone use one with their Mac? 1,580 Views / 1 Replies  
I've been holding out for the past year on the iPhone waiting for the upgrade, and am kinda unmoved by the new one. So...I'm thinking about getting a N78 (great camera, GPS + Nokia's generally good...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Jun 27, 2008 at 12:08 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I posted the original question above. I just want... 846 Views / 12 Replies  
I posted the original question above. I just want to say thanks everyone for your comments and advice. I'll be upgrading soon : )
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 16, 2008 at 08:48 PM, in macOS
10.5 on a 1GHz PB G4: Would You Do It? 846 Views / 12 Replies  
It's got 1.5 GB of RAM. 10.5 has been sitting on my desk for about three weeks. I'm worried about it causing major issues or just making my computer unreasonably slow. If it were you, would you...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 15, 2008 at 03:49 PM, in macOS
PowerBook Dual Display Color Calibration 589 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a 1GHz PowerBook and recently purchased a Samsung SyncMaster monotor to run as a second display. The colors on this display are noticably different from those that the PowerBooks LCD shows;...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Apr 1, 2007 at 04:29 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks so much everyone for the helpful replies.... 635 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks so much everyone for the helpful replies. I really appreciate it.
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Mar 2, 2007 at 11:40 PM, in macOS
Anyone know how to autohide other apps when switching to a new application? 635 Views / 8 Replies  
Anyone know how to autohide other apps when switching to a new application? Typically, I do this by Command-Tab switching to my new app, then going back and hitting Command-H to hide the app I just...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Mar 2, 2007 at 03:06 PM, in macOS
Is there a way to automatically hide all other apps when using Apple-Tab? 682 Views / 4 Replies  
Is there a way to automatically hide all other apps when using Apple-Tab? I use the Apple-Tab function a lot to switch apps, and too often have to then go back to the app I switched from and hide it...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Dec 22, 2006 at 11:03 AM, in macOS
Suggestions For A Dial-Up ISP? 501 Views / 0 Replies  
I am looking for a dial-up ISP that will allow me to dial up and connect through the Internet Connect preferences (rather than requiring that I load up their proprietary software and extra features a...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Nov 29, 2006 at 04:35 PM, in Networking
Thanks, bro. If it's a message from Satan then I... 499 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks, bro. If it's a message from Satan then I say right on. I've been trying for ages to get in touch with the guy. It's about time he sends me a sign!

Seriously, though, what is up with that...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 22, 2006 at 06:38 PM, in Applications
Anyone know what this Mail.app warning window means? 499 Views / 3 Replies  
It looks suspicious. Showed up when I opened the app this afternoon. Never seen it before. Maybe I'm just paranoid. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks :\

...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 22, 2006 at 06:12 PM, in Applications
Did you have it enabled for disk use and have... 2,829 Views / 7 Replies  
Did you have it enabled for disk use and have anything in the trash pending deletion? If so, even if it is in the trash, it will take up space on your iPod and you will need to empty the trash in...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Sep 25, 2006 at 05:05 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
SLVR L6 Custom Ringtone Question 3,848 Views / 8 Replies  
I am trying to put a custom ringtone on my new SLVR L6 (unlocked). The phone's documentation says that it supports AAC and mp3 audio files.

I converted the 5-second audio file that I want to use...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Aug 12, 2006 at 03:36 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for all of the input. I just got a SLVR... 876 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for all of the input. I just got a SLVR L6. I turned on the hacked options, installed Salling Clicker, and will upgrade to 10.4.7 in the next day or two in order to sync it with address book,...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Aug 12, 2006 at 12:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Apple Needs To Update Its Website Design 495 Views / 1 Replies  
The navigation tabs on Apple's website just look so...(ah, hold on...I'll find the word)...so...Jaguar. I think it's way past time for an update. Anyone else agree?
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Jul 31, 2006 at 10:52 AM, in Applications
Anyone have an unlocked SLVR? 876 Views / 4 Replies  
If so, does getting the phone unlocked open up some of the mac-compatible features that are turned off or limited by cell phone service providers?

Thanks in advance for any info.
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Jun 20, 2006 at 01:15 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Is it possible to add an icon to the dock that will... 475 Views / 1 Replies  
...eject an external hard drive when clicked on?

Also, I have seen icon sets with icons that look like a power button, which appear to be intended for the dock. How does one make an icon bring up...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Apr 30, 2006 at 09:35 AM, in macOS
Can't be far off...a month or two tops. I just... 957 Views / 3 Replies  
Can't be far off...a month or two tops. I just put my 5G 30 GB on eBay tonight.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9718135597
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Apr 25, 2006 at 09:02 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Klipsch i-fi=hideous looking... I don't... 5,348 Views / 76 Replies  
Klipsch i-fi=hideous looking...

I don't really get the whole deal about the "docking" feature. iPods scratch up too easily, and one would have to take it out of its case everytime it goes into...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 28, 2006 at 08:58 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Few "audiophiles" would settle for a $350 speaker... 5,348 Views / 76 Replies  
Few "audiophiles" would settle for a $350 speaker system for their music, or listen to their music in mp3 format...CD or vinyl, perhaps...but Apple is just using the "Hi-Fi" term without it being...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 28, 2006 at 08:37 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Looking for a free program to convert muxed mpeg files to iPod-compatible format 2,574 Views / 1 Replies  
I've been having some trouble converting a few .mpg files to use with my 5G iPod. It's a common problem: video converts over but without audio elements of the file. I've tried this with QT Pro,...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 27, 2006 at 08:41 PM, in Applications
Colour profile in the images was causing the... 1,073 Views / 4 Replies  
Colour profile in the images was causing the issue, and the advice helped me fix the problem. Thank you so much, fellas.
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 26, 2006 at 01:41 AM, in Applications
Color Differences Between Safari + Other Browsers (IE, Firefox) 1,073 Views / 4 Replies  
I've recently began doing some basic web design. In Dreamweaver I chose a background color (#001B39) and then created a .jpg in Photoshop CS with borders that are the same color according to the...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 25, 2006 at 03:07 PM, in Applications
JKT, I'm running 10.3.9, if that gives any... 728 Views / 8 Replies  
JKT, I'm running 10.3.9, if that gives any insight. I did a clean install about 6 months ago from my 10.3 disk, then installed the upgrade to go straight to 10.3.9.
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 25, 2006 at 10:25 AM, in macOS
Thanks for the info, fellas. It's very much... 728 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks for the info, fellas. It's very much appreciated.
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 23, 2006 at 11:24 PM, in macOS
Odd "Airport" Keychain Request (Anyone else ever seen this?) 728 Views / 8 Replies  
The other day I went to my parents' house to set up a Wi-Fi network for them. I dug out an old Airport base station, plugged in their DSL modem, plugged in the Airport Base Station, and then fired it...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Feb 23, 2006 at 08:13 PM, in macOS
Thanks for replying. No, it was just this disc,... 571 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for replying. No, it was just this disc, really. But I won't rule out the drive dying possibility. It's been about 2 years that I have had this computer.
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Jan 23, 2006 at 09:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
PB Won't Read Some Audio CDs (What's Up w/ This?) 571 Views / 4 Replies  
The other night my bro wanted me to rip a few audiobooks and put them on his iPod. No problem. We got to disc 4 of 4 and the computer (1GHz 15" AlBook) wouldn't read it. Gave it a try about 15 times...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Jan 22, 2006 at 07:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
10.3 to 10.4: Worth The Upgrade? 1,639 Views / 23 Replies  
I am wondering what others think about upgrading to Tiger. I am currently running 10.3.9 on a 1 GHz 768 MB 15" AlBook and it works fine...I have no complaints. The version is solid, I like the GUI,...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Nov 13, 2005 at 09:26 PM, in macOS
I remember reading an article after the 4g iPods... 1,426 Views / 13 Replies  
I remember reading an article after the 4g iPods came out that said something like, "the most interesting features of this new iPod are the ones that no one is talking about, like built-in support...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 13, 2005 at 06:57 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Apple Special Event Today 825 Views / 6 Replies  
I've got two words to say about this: Ohhh yeeeaaaahhh!!!! :P :D
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 12, 2005 at 06:58 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Well, if nothing else I guess it's been... 1,827 Views / 17 Replies  
Well, if nothing else I guess it's been documented that the envelope has been pushed to 17,000 feet. :)
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 12, 2005 at 06:48 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iPod Max Altitude = 17,000 feet 1,827 Views / 17 Replies  
My father-in-law and three of his kids all climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,335 ft at summit) last month. All four of them took iPods along to listen to while climbing. At about 17,000 feet all of their...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 11, 2005 at 10:35 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Yeah...mine did not seem to update automatically.... 540 Views / 2 Replies  
Yeah...mine did not seem to update automatically. Weird. I gave the Nano to my wife and have not tried to figure out a solution to that, though. If nothing else, you're not alone in the problem.
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 11, 2005 at 10:27 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
That link doesn't work anymore...just goes to... 14,544 Views / 137 Replies  
That link doesn't work anymore...just goes to iTunes/overview/

What was it?
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 7, 2005 at 07:07 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
"Known" would be the key word there... 995 Views / 13 Replies  
"Known" would be the key word there...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 4, 2005 at 09:59 PM, in macOS
Video iPod 14,544 Views / 137 Replies  
It's about freakin' time. I have been waiting over a year for this. Man, I am so stoked to get one of these...

Oct. 12 is gonna be awesome!
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 4, 2005 at 09:56 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have a 15" AlBook, 55 GB HD (21 GB used), 768... 1,960 Views / 14 Replies  
I have a 15" AlBook, 55 GB HD (21 GB used), 768 MB RAM. My HD makes that soft scratching noise all the time. The annoying thing, though, is the loud *clunk* every so often (i.e. every couple of...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 2, 2005 at 11:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Mac OS Viruses/bugs/etc: post your infections 995 Views / 13 Replies  
OK...I was thinking of posting this as I woke up this morning. When I checked the forum, I saw the post below (Put Up Or Shut Up: No Viruses On OSX), and was going to add this comment to that thread,...
Posted by Dark Sailor, on Oct 2, 2005 at 11:44 AM, in macOS
 
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