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iPhone locking up / freezing? 12,045 Views / 9 Replies  
My iPhone has been locking once a day recently, as does my friend's.

Locking up i mean the screen is dark (locked) and it doesn't respond to any input at all. Holding down the power button does...
Posted by mhuie, on Jul 5, 2007 at 02:25 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Apple TV - Does it upscale? 667 Views / 0 Replies  
Does anyone know if the Apple TV upscales content played to 720p?

I'd like to get one but I'm a little spoiled by the picture quality I get from my MCE PC playing upscaled DVDs and movie files...
Posted by mhuie, on Mar 24, 2007 at 06:42 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Yes, it just appeared. I've had it since August... 4,501 Views / 26 Replies  
Yes, it just appeared. I've had it since August with no issue and never have dropped it nor has it been hit against anything.

It's a Rev A which has had its logic board replaced because of the...
Posted by mhuie, on Feb 16, 2007 at 12:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP Core duo - Bulge above latch button 4,501 Views / 26 Replies  
Just noticed today that my 1.86 CD MBP has developed a bulge right above the latch button. 1-2mm) If you look at the top view, you can see it stick out.
Does anyone know if this is an issue that...
Posted by mhuie, on Feb 13, 2007 at 05:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What does "drivers for the video cards have to... 4,396 Views / 5 Replies  
What does "drivers for the video cards have to both support other video cards" mean?

The only thing you should do is buy the same brand as your current card (ATI or Nvidia). Even if you don't...
Posted by mhuie, on Jan 25, 2007 at 04:25 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
QQ. Windows classic? 6,984 Views / 19 Replies  
QQ.

Windows classic?
Posted by mhuie, on Jan 25, 2007 at 03:56 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
The problem I see with iTunes as a music player... 1,248 Views / 21 Replies  
The problem I see with iTunes as a music player is that when you just want to play a song, it adds it to its "Library" and keeps it there, even if the music file dissapears.

Sometimes you just...
Posted by mhuie, on Jan 19, 2007 at 11:30 PM, in Applications
Wow, most fanboyish comment I've heard all day. 1,835 Views / 34 Replies  
Wow, most fanboyish comment I've heard all day.
Posted by mhuie, on Jan 16, 2007 at 03:57 AM, in Applications
Not sure about that, but it has worked great on... 825 Views / 4 Replies  
Not sure about that, but it has worked great on my G5, PB 17" as well as my MBP 1.83. Drivers were downloaded at different times (never noticed PPC or UB drivers), but there was never a time where it...
Posted by mhuie, on Jan 5, 2007 at 04:38 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
It works great. Great printer too. 825 Views / 4 Replies  
It works great.

Great printer too.
Posted by mhuie, on Jan 4, 2007 at 08:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
MBP keyboard not working after hibernate? 566 Views / 3 Replies  
Does anyone else's MBP keyboard not respond at all after waking from hibernation?

I've noticed this several times, and normally after 45sec-1min the keyboard works again. After reformatting, the...
Posted by mhuie, on Dec 20, 2006 at 03:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Speaking of DVD player quality, is there... 1,005 Views / 12 Replies  
Speaking of DVD player quality, is there something like ffdshow or some other post processing filters that are available on OS X?
Posted by mhuie, on Dec 2, 2006 at 07:13 AM, in Applications
There is no media center app for the Mac. The... 5,098 Views / 67 Replies  
There is no media center app for the Mac. The closest thing is Front row, which doesn't even come close to the functionality of Windows MCE.

I do hope that Apple is working on a MCE like app...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 24, 2006 at 08:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
You're probably using the VGA connection, which... 977 Views / 8 Replies  
You're probably using the VGA connection, which can't detect your display resolution

Try SwitchResX
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 17, 2006 at 06:59 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Core Duo Mini viable running Vista MCE? 725 Views / 1 Replies  
I've just upgraded my MCE2005 box from dual tuner SDTV to a Vista RTM MCE with a single USB OTA HDTV tuner. I'd like to build something with a smaller form factor, and the mini sounds like a good...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 17, 2006 at 06:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
I want the view on my PC to be full screen. VNC... 714 Views / 2 Replies  
I want the view on my PC to be full screen. VNC only lets you control at the resolution of the client.

I want something like remote desktop/terminal services for windows. The client machine can...
Posted by mhuie, on Oct 31, 2006 at 08:32 PM, in Applications
I think you're talking out your ass with the... 1,601 Views / 9 Replies  
I think you're talking out your ass with the requirements here.

1900x1200 requires a whopping 8MB of VRAM, I wouldn't call that a LOT. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I run dual monitor 21" samsung...
Posted by mhuie, on Oct 31, 2006 at 08:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Remote desktop for Mac with a PC client? 714 Views / 2 Replies  
Is there an remote desktop server app for Mac that allows control via a PC?

Basically, I want to use my 15" MBP via my PC, but full resolution (1920x1200), without having to unplug/plug DVI...
Posted by mhuie, on Oct 31, 2006 at 08:02 PM, in Applications
New Finder in Leopard? Details? 4,801 Views / 89 Replies  
Anyone have any info if Leopard is going to have a completely new finder, and any details? It is completely redesigned or just more spotlight integration? I always hear stuff about no brushed...
Posted by mhuie, on Oct 19, 2006 at 07:46 PM, in macOS
I have a WRT54G v5. Theres only 2 firmware... 742 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a WRT54G v5. Theres only 2 firmware available for it, 1.00 and 1.00.06. Same issues with both.

I pulled out my WRT54G v4 w/ DD-WRT and it works fine. :hmm:
Posted by mhuie, on May 13, 2006 at 03:08 PM, in Networking
Airport card killing router? 742 Views / 2 Replies  
Wifi router is a WRT54G, latest firmware (factory)

I have been noticing that my PB 17" and also my MBP is killing my router (ie. no internet even on wired connections). The router needs a...
Posted by mhuie, on May 5, 2006 at 09:27 PM, in Networking
Front Row - Performance/Memory hog? 784 Views / 3 Replies  
I just picked up a MacBook Pro (base model).

Front Row seems to be a very laggy program, navigation lags often. After it closes, OS X seems a lot slower. My itunes has skipped, the volume...
Posted by mhuie, on May 1, 2006 at 01:31 AM, in Applications
Try buying a USB cable with 2 heads. That will... 1,121 Views / 6 Replies  
Try buying a USB cable with 2 heads. That will guarantee that the drive is getting enough power.

Better to be safe than have your data get messed up because of a dip in power.
Posted by mhuie, on Apr 12, 2006 at 09:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
90% of all Mac gaming threads I see are more... 1,185 Views / 14 Replies  
90% of all Mac gaming threads I see are more about actually getting the game to run, than run at an acceptable speed. (Doom 3 on a Mac mini comes to mind). Seems to me that Mac gamers compromise on...
Posted by mhuie, on Apr 12, 2006 at 04:09 PM, in Gaming
Poll: Why waste your money on the Mac port when 1.... 3,450 Views / 56 Replies  
Why waste your money on the Mac port when

1. it comes out much later for mac
2. performance under mac < windows ... on the same hardware :\
3. it costs more
Posted by mhuie, on Apr 12, 2006 at 03:59 PM, in Gaming
You sure you have WoW properly configured (video... 1,082 Views / 5 Replies  
You sure you have WoW properly configured (video settings)? Turn everything down, then work your way up.

The X1600 should blow your 9800 out of the water. What resolution were you running your...
Posted by mhuie, on Apr 12, 2006 at 03:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For PVP just turn terrain distance down to around... 1,185 Views / 14 Replies  
For PVP just turn terrain distance down to around 30-40%. There is no reason to have it that high other than the game looks better, you're not going to see players from farther away.
Posted by mhuie, on Mar 30, 2006 at 07:39 PM, in Gaming
Why don't you setup an applescript that hides the... 578 Views / 4 Replies  
Why don't you setup an applescript that hides the mail.app when you login? Do you really restart your computer that often where hitting cmd-H is really an issue?
Posted by mhuie, on Feb 16, 2006 at 06:40 PM, in Applications
Try leaving the battery in and letting it charge... 696 Views / 2 Replies  
Try leaving the battery in and letting it charge for a while. When my PB is completely drained of battery, it takes a few minutes to turn on, even while it's plugged in.
Posted by mhuie, on Jan 2, 2006 at 02:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
double post... 1,262 Views / 14 Replies  
double post...
Posted by mhuie, on Dec 9, 2005 at 05:11 AM, in Mac Desktops
I think its the video card or VRAM, I really... 1,262 Views / 14 Replies  
I think its the video card or VRAM, I really doubt software would be the culprit.




Those are chinese characters... :/
Posted by mhuie, on Dec 9, 2005 at 05:09 AM, in Mac Desktops
I think its the video card or VRAM, I really... 1,262 Views / 14 Replies  
I think its the video card or VRAM, I really doubt software would be the culprit.




Those are chinese characters... :/
Posted by mhuie, on Dec 9, 2005 at 05:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
The fan noise is negligible on a mATX board, the... 1,939 Views / 33 Replies  
The fan noise is negligible on a mATX board, the only fans you will have going are the PS and the CPU. The cheap AMD's already require little cooling, if you really wanted to you could buy another...
Posted by mhuie, on Dec 1, 2005 at 01:12 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I beg to differ. You can easily build a full... 1,939 Views / 33 Replies  
I beg to differ. You can easily build a full featured MATX PC with a 250GB drive in it for around $300. (AMD 2400+, 512mb, 250GB). Add another $100 (for the tuner and TV out) and you can have a...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 30, 2005 at 05:06 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I'm not lying. I just pulled my xbox out of the... 1,939 Views / 33 Replies  
I'm not lying. I just pulled my xbox out of the closet and ran a transfer.

Transferred: boxwin_sp1.zip 427.22 MB in 34.4 seconds at 13060.6 KB/s (12455.1 KiB/s).

I may have gotten confused...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 30, 2005 at 04:57 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Even so, your transfers are extremely slow. ... 1,939 Views / 33 Replies  
Even so, your transfers are extremely slow.

I get consistent 12-14 MB/s over 100megabit to my xbox as well as other PC's. I have always gotten this speed, even with my old MS 4 port wifi router....
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 30, 2005 at 06:06 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Yes, my girlfriend has a new FS series by Sony. ... 933 Views / 6 Replies  
Yes, my girlfriend has a new FS series by Sony. Its unusable in the school library under the lighting unless you find a slightly covered desk. I also have tried it at work and with the same...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 29, 2005 at 03:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I wouldn't bother with XBRITE screens. They... 933 Views / 6 Replies  
I wouldn't bother with XBRITE screens. They produce a huge amount of glare when used under fluorescent lighting, which makes them pretty much unusable.
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 29, 2005 at 04:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
If it's unopened why not return it to the vendor? 789 Views / 10 Replies  
If it's unopened why not return it to the vendor?
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 29, 2005 at 04:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Are you using a Windows keyboard or a Mac... 859 Views / 12 Replies  
Are you using a Windows keyboard or a Mac keyboard? I have found that using my windows keyboard on my PowerMac, the home and end keys do not work.
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 28, 2005 at 08:08 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Also, the new Dual cores support Gig-E + jumbo... 1,301 Views / 12 Replies  
Also, the new Dual cores support Gig-E + jumbo frames, so if you do a lot of transfers over network, you'll get some performance improvements. (ie. if your other equipment supports it too)
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 28, 2005 at 03:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
I've had a black glossy SE v600 for 6 months, its... 6,616 Views / 32 Replies  
I've had a black glossy SE v600 for 6 months, its been in my pocket with change and my keys, and tossed around at home. Not one visible scratch it on. Some plastics are more scratch resistant...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 20, 2005 at 06:56 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Coming from the guy who thinks TIFFs are higher... 2,506 Views / 69 Replies  
Coming from the guy who thinks TIFFs are higher quality than PNG because the files are bigger :lol: :lol: :lol:
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 16, 2005 at 11:28 PM, in Gaming
Its not even debatable. Windows internet... 8,890 Views / 79 Replies  
Its not even debatable. Windows internet browsing is so much faster than on Mac. I have my Dual 2.0GHz and a old Athlon 1.4ghz PC next to each other, and as much as I don't like Windows, I rather...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 16, 2005 at 11:20 PM, in macOS
You can access any country's iTMS by going to the... 630 Views / 4 Replies  
You can access any country's iTMS by going to the store in iTunes and clicking the dropdown on the bottom of the page. You won't be able to purchase anything from the US store unless you have a...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 16, 2005 at 03:57 PM, in Applications
skEdit is a nice program (i am a registered... 1,166 Views / 18 Replies  
skEdit is a nice program (i am a registered user), however the OP mentioned FTP support and the FTP support in skEdit is abysmal.
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 16, 2005 at 03:50 AM, in Applications
It's not worth taking it back, especially paying... 1,037 Views / 7 Replies  
It's not worth taking it back, especially paying a restocking fee.

Stuck pixels are fixable, there is a movie floating around that flashes random colors on your screen and should fix any...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 15, 2005 at 08:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
And its Apple's responsibility to make sure that... 1,429 Views / 22 Replies  
And its Apple's responsibility to make sure that products they sell go out with no defects. :rolleyes:
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 15, 2005 at 08:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Another vote here for BBEdit. The built in FTP... 1,166 Views / 18 Replies  
Another vote here for BBEdit. The built in FTP integration is perfect, and has pretty much every feature you could ask for.

Those programs with live previewing are pretty useless especially if...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 15, 2005 at 08:39 PM, in Applications
I'd go for the cheaper last gen machines. Its... 1,108 Views / 7 Replies  
I'd go for the cheaper last gen machines. Its not like the new ones are a huge bump in processor speed, and it doesn't look like you are doing anything that needs such power.




And AMD says...
Posted by mhuie, on Nov 13, 2005 at 04:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
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