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Thanks Chris, downloaded combo updater and run... 2,055 Views / 14 Replies  
Thanks Chris,
downloaded combo updater and run it from computer, at least up to now (not yet 24 hrs) everything is working fine. Wonder what is going on with software update (have been using that...
Posted by magicbbird, on Oct 3, 2006 at 02:49 AM, in macOS
Got this update on my Mac mini and iMac (both... 2,055 Views / 14 Replies  
Got this update on my Mac mini and iMac (both intel version). On the iMac it runs fine, but on my mini it breaks Mail, it hangs whenever I launch it. Shut down/restart/repair permission all fail to...
Posted by magicbbird, on Sep 30, 2006 at 11:06 PM, in macOS
thanks cms, but no, unfortunately i have tried... 825 Views / 3 Replies  
thanks cms,
but no, unfortunately i have tried what you recommended, and no printer show up when searched. i tried ip printing, lpd printer, appletalk, hp ip printing, etc. and nothing work.

the...
Posted by magicbbird, on Mar 27, 2006 at 09:09 PM, in Networking
mac cannot print thru a networked printer 825 Views / 3 Replies  
hello all,
hope this is the right forum to post this question.
my office has pcs and they are networked via a router + switch, mainly sharing internet and access to a central harddisk. nothing...
Posted by magicbbird, on Mar 25, 2006 at 12:32 PM, in Networking
i just got myself a 17" iMac CD, and i am very... 1,506 Views / 23 Replies  
i just got myself a 17" iMac CD, and i am very happy with it. i have compared prices for both iMac 17" and new Mac mini CD, max them out to 2G ram, and the price difference is about USD350.

If...
Posted by magicbbird, on Mar 24, 2006 at 02:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
This is certainly HELPFUL to me so my wife won't... 3,518 Views / 24 Replies  
This is certainly HELPFUL to me so my wife won't notice I upgrade AGAIN !!! :lol:
Posted by magicbbird, on Feb 24, 2006 at 03:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have never done migration as I am still using... 2,884 Views / 32 Replies  
I have never done migration as I am still using my old mac. I wonder if the migration assistance gives you options of just transferring emails, passwords, etc. but not applications? If so I don't...
Posted by magicbbird, on Feb 24, 2006 at 03:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Remote and Keynote 706 Views / 2 Replies  
Cannot find information from the Apple site. I am also curious about how this remote operates, especially if it can control Keynote. Does it use Wifi or IR or BT? Has to have line of sight? ...
Posted by magicbbird, on Feb 21, 2006 at 05:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
maybe a bit OT, but I like the latest Opera very... 1,216 Views / 21 Replies  
maybe a bit OT, but I like the latest Opera very much. at least from my limited experience, it is the only that works well as emulating IE when entering some sites. I did use firefox for a while...
Posted by magicbbird, on Feb 10, 2006 at 08:07 AM, in Applications
I took advantage of the new release and picked up... 2,684 Views / 44 Replies  
I took advantage of the new release and picked up an older model, which is now heavily discounted. For me I would rather save some money and stick with the old resolution and get an external HD for...
Posted by magicbbird, on Nov 9, 2005 at 12:18 AM, in Mac Notebooks
.Mac sync calendar error? 390 Views / 0 Replies  
Hello all,
I mainly use my 12" powerbook in the office to input all my appointments and phones into iCal and Address. I would sync it to my .Mac account. Later at night I would usually sync my...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jun 16, 2005 at 11:02 AM, in Applications
thank you for suggestion. would you mind telling... 956 Views / 8 Replies  
thank you for suggestion. would you mind telling me which model you recommend for XT800 card (they have two models for it, and I don't know if PC version and Mac version can use the same)

Thanks....
Posted by magicbbird, on Jun 6, 2005 at 10:38 AM, in Mac Desktops
Best fanless video card for G5? 956 Views / 8 Replies  
Hello all,
I just got my ATI XT800 card the for 2 weeks, which replaces my Rev. A G5 9600 (64mb) card. I can detect the screen refresh a bit faster and I am sure I will benefit from it.

However,...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jun 5, 2005 at 11:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
I use iMate Jam and I think it is great for my... 652 Views / 1 Replies  
I use iMate Jam and I think it is great for my usage. The size is just perfect.
Right now as Tiger user I am eagerly waiting for Missing Sync newest version to come out. I never have good...
Posted by magicbbird, on May 21, 2005 at 08:01 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I also experience unstable experience with new... 715 Views / 5 Replies  
I also experience unstable experience with new Safari. It now also doesn't work with one of my bank site (where previous version works fine). I now use both firefox and Safari for the time being. ...
Posted by magicbbird, on May 16, 2005 at 12:10 AM, in Applications
I am using gen. 4 12-inch PB, and I find it... 1,830 Views / 26 Replies  
I am using gen. 4 12-inch PB, and I find it actually runs cooler. Hope your heat problem will go away.
Posted by magicbbird, on May 3, 2005 at 01:32 PM, in macOS
Forgot to ask those with success, how many... 842 Views / 8 Replies  
Forgot to ask those with success, how many mailbox you have? Does it matter? I have six accounts and I don't think it should present any problems, right?

Also, does hotmail plug-in still works...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 29, 2005 at 01:17 PM, in macOS
Thanks to all for the tips shared. My Tiger copy... 842 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks to all for the tips shared. My Tiger copy should arrive any time now, am eager to install it.
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 29, 2005 at 01:13 PM, in macOS
yes and no i would say... someone suggest to... 842 Views / 8 Replies  
yes and no i would say...
someone suggest to rename the old mail folder, another suggest to import mails manually and one mailbox at a time...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 29, 2005 at 12:19 AM, in macOS
surefire way to upgrade/transfer emails to Tiger 842 Views / 8 Replies  
Hello all,
After reading a couple long discussions, it seems that Tiger's automatic update is not working 100% transferring all emails to the new Mail program. It either causes by changed mailbox...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 28, 2005 at 11:59 PM, in macOS
Thanks first for your quick reply. Does .Mac... 1,675 Views / 25 Replies  
Thanks first for your quick reply.
Does .Mac just backup mail setting (accounts) and not the mail/messages themselves? I realize .Mac backups all preferences, bookmarks, etc. But does it back up...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 28, 2005 at 11:52 AM, in macOS
There are posts saying that using archive and... 1,675 Views / 25 Replies  
There are posts saying that using archive and install does not transfer all emails to the new Mail program. Please kindly suggest the best way to transfer all emails to the new system?

Should we...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 28, 2005 at 11:31 AM, in macOS
Got email yesterday from Apple saying my order... 28,054 Views / 520 Replies  
Got email yesterday from Apple saying my order was shipped. Waiting impatiently...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 28, 2005 at 11:18 AM, in macOS
PPC password/wallet apps with Mac desktop companion? 558 Views / 1 Replies  
Hello,
I have searched around and it seems there is none. I wonder how you guys use such wallet apps on your PPC, and if you also keep copies in your Mac as backup.

If no wallet-type apps...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 5, 2005 at 05:57 PM, in Applications
Please help, thanks. 386 Views / 1 Replies  
Please help, thanks.
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 4, 2005 at 02:26 AM, in Applications
iCal and .Mac sync trouble 386 Views / 1 Replies  
Hello all,
I have been using iCal and .Mac sync feature to sync up my home desktop and office notebook for over a year.

Recently, with the reason I cannot recall, that whenever I use iSync, it...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 3, 2005 at 04:30 PM, in Applications
How about battery life? I couldn't find the... 730 Views / 4 Replies  
How about battery life? I couldn't find the spec. for the older 40G model. I wonder if the older model has similar battery life with the new 30G model?

If the 40G has similar battery life the...
Posted by magicbbird, on Mar 4, 2005 at 04:40 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Ordered a 12" + superdrive + 1.25G ram + stock HD... 22,213 Views / 343 Replies  
Ordered a 12" + superdrive + 1.25G ram + stock HD on Feb 24

Today (Mar 1) got an email saying it is shipped. The FedEx tracking page doesn't say much, so I think the package just left the factory...
Posted by magicbbird, on Mar 1, 2005 at 06:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Does it matter if I want to transfer... 854 Views / 12 Replies  
Does it matter if I want to transfer settings/stuffs from a desktop to a laptop? Will some system settings from the desktop incompatible to powerbook?

I just place an order to a 12" powerbook,...
Posted by magicbbird, on Feb 25, 2005 at 01:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for your reply. For example about the... 803 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks for your reply.
For example about the sluggishness is that when I do not hook up any external mon, programs respond to mouse-click instantly. When viewing the same thing on an external...
Posted by magicbbird, on Feb 1, 2005 at 03:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
new 12" + external display: any screen refresh delay? 803 Views / 8 Replies  
Hello all,
I have used a Rev. B 12" hooking up to an external display briefly before. I was not impressed because sometimes the screen refresh is a bit sluggish. I was not playing games, just...
Posted by magicbbird, on Feb 1, 2005 at 12:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I am currently using Mail (still). I like the... 1,738 Views / 36 Replies  
I am currently using Mail (still). I like the simple interface. But sometimes it gives me headache.

Just a simple to Entourage users:
(1) When using hotmail plug-in with mail, I can actually...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jan 13, 2005 at 06:42 PM, in Applications
thanks first. i have two macs, and both... 414 Views / 2 Replies  
thanks first.

i have two macs, and both exhibit this. i have trashed that file but it seems it doesn't correct it.

any advise pls help.
Posted by magicbbird, on Jan 13, 2005 at 06:33 PM, in Applications
mail has trouble replying via .mac a/c 414 Views / 2 Replies  
Hello all,
Although I have a .mac email account, I don't use it much until lately.

It is strange that when I try to reply messages received via this account, the compose window never shows up...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jan 13, 2005 at 02:49 AM, in Applications
if not playing 3d games, do the video cards... 950 Views / 15 Replies  
if not playing 3d games, do the video cards perform much differently? will we notice slow refresh using mails/safari and office apps?

if I add up to 1G ram, will it make the ibook on par with PB,...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jan 13, 2005 at 01:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
advantage/disadvantage of ibook 12 over pb12? 950 Views / 15 Replies  
Hello all,
I am not a computer expert, so looking at the spec. sheet on apple site doesn't quite connect.

since the CPU between the two seems not much, and all the features are very similar. I...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jan 12, 2005 at 07:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
DLink DL-704UP (print server) works with Mac? 622 Views / 0 Replies  
Hello all,
Anybody has success using the built-in print server with Mac? The manual only says there is a print server for Windows, nothing for Mac. When I hook up the printer and type in the...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jan 6, 2005 at 03:13 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks guys. Just don't want to waste money to... 670 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks guys. Just don't want to waste money to get something doesn't work.
Thanks again.
Posted by magicbbird, on Aug 4, 2004 at 09:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
9600XT on Rev. A G5 dual 2.0? 670 Views / 4 Replies  
Hello all,
I would just like to have confirmation from you guys that the newer ATI Radeon XT card can be used in Rev. A G5 machines. I maybe able to get my hands on the newer card, and wondering if...
Posted by magicbbird, on Aug 3, 2004 at 08:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for your reply. The funny thing is, in... 593 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks for your reply. The funny thing is, in the system preference/bluetooth section, I already checked "show bluetooth status..." box, but it still doesn't show...strange.
Posted by magicbbird, on Jul 6, 2004 at 11:24 AM, in macOS
Disappearing bluetooth icon?! 593 Views / 2 Replies  
Hello all,
I have searched but cannot come up with similar discussion. I am quite new to Mac world so please bear with me if my question is too simple.

I used to have the bluetooth icon appears...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jul 6, 2004 at 12:37 AM, in macOS
Wow, this is the most negative comments on Office... 879 Views / 9 Replies  
Wow, this is the most negative comments on Office 2004 I have come up with. I really look forward to having new Office in my system as I really need unicode support. However, base on your...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jun 14, 2004 at 11:49 PM, in Applications
That is what I am thinking. Therefore, pls share... 3,650 Views / 28 Replies  
That is what I am thinking. Therefore, pls share what is the safe way to transfer internet/email/network, etc. setting from an old Mac to a new Mac. I think mainly just copying the old files in the...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jun 11, 2004 at 06:04 PM, in macOS
I have a question... I just ordered a Rev. A... 3,650 Views / 28 Replies  
I have a question...
I just ordered a Rev. A Dual 2.0G PM, and want to transfer all my settings/email/itune songs/bookmark/etc. to the new Mac.

I have read suggestion using CCC to clone disk, but...
Posted by magicbbird, on Jun 11, 2004 at 03:10 AM, in macOS
Thanks for your info. I do use my computer in a... 275,479 Views / 1,576 Replies  
Thanks for your info. I do use my computer in a quiet room, and I don't listen to music too often, therefore fan noise can be annoying to me for a long period of time. I used to have MDD as well,...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 28, 2004 at 01:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hello, just a quick question for user who put... 275,479 Views / 1,576 Replies  
Hello, just a quick question for user who put their Mac on top of the desk. Do you find the fan noise annoying, or is it quiet enough that don't bother you at all?

I am using a PB, which spoils...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 28, 2004 at 12:29 AM, in Mac Desktops
That's what I suspect. Thanks again. 1,200 Views / 12 Replies  
That's what I suspect.

Thanks again.
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 8, 2004 at 02:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for all the comments. I wonder how... 1,200 Views / 12 Replies  
Thanks for all the comments.

I wonder how you do it: meaning telling VPC to use the built-in bluetooth. If within VPC the built-in bluetooth can be detected and used, it saves on having another...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 7, 2004 at 10:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Maybe when using VPC I need to use an external... 1,200 Views / 12 Replies  
Maybe when using VPC I need to use an external bluetooth dongle. As far as I understand it, if Windoz does not come with bluetooth drivers, it relies on 3rd party installation.

Thanks very much...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 7, 2004 at 03:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for your input. I don't want to buy... 1,200 Views / 12 Replies  
Thanks for your input.

I don't want to buy and install VPC before hearing more opinions and experience from current users. I rather NOT using VPC at all, unless it becomes a necessary "evil" ;) ...
Posted by magicbbird, on Apr 7, 2004 at 01:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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