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I upgraded my 80Gb to a WD 500GB a little while... 1,250 Views / 10 Replies  
I upgraded my 80Gb to a WD 500GB a little while back.

All HDDs can fail! My biggest suggestion to you would be make sure you have a good backup plan no matter what HDD you choose.
Posted by stugots, on Jan 10, 2010 at 09:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got a Mac Mini for Christmas and ran into a... 1,197 Views / 6 Replies  
I got a Mac Mini for Christmas and ran into a similar problem.

I've never tried it but a lot of people pointed me towards Chronosync (Mac OS X Software | ChronoSync | ChronoAgent | Econ...
Posted by stugots, on Jan 10, 2010 at 09:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Why I Love my Macbook 1,299 Views / 10 Replies  
About three years ago I decided to switch from PC to Mac. After doing a lot of research I decided the Macbook would be my gateway into the Apple Universe. I drove two hours to the nearest Apple...
Posted by stugots, on Dec 19, 2009 at 09:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
iPhone Applecare Question 1,533 Views / 3 Replies  
I recently purchased Applecare protection for my iPhone 3g due to the iPhone having problems and the free loaner phone provided by Apple. I sent my iPhone back to Apple and to my suprise a week...
Posted by stugots, on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:47 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
bump... anyone? 1,078 Views / 3 Replies  
bump... anyone?
Posted by stugots, on Nov 13, 2008 at 06:19 PM, in Applications
Disable Safari Address Bar Suggestions 1,078 Views / 3 Replies  
How can I disable the Safari feature of populating the address bar as I type. For example if I start to type "yout" Safari suggests "youtube". I've located the autofill preference and I am able to...
Posted by stugots, on Nov 10, 2008 at 03:32 PM, in Applications
Airport Extreme of not? 761 Views / 3 Replies  
I'm torn...I love everything I've purchased from Apple but, I keep hearing bad things about the Airport Extreme Base Station. My Current Netgear 54g router has bit the dust and I'm looking for a...
Posted by stugots, on Apr 7, 2008 at 07:38 PM, in Networking
Macbook Air Overpriced 1,925 Views / 26 Replies  
Sunday my dad and I went to the local (2 hours away) Apple store to buy a Macbook Air. Once there my dad went stright to the MBA's and was in aw of the design and weight. My dad travels a lot and...
Posted by stugots, on Mar 3, 2008 at 11:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Macbook Air running Windows. Networking Question? 467 Views / 1 Replies  
My dad wants a Macbook Air for traveling. However, his IT guy is against anything Mac only because he (admitting) doesn't know much about them. I've done some research but I'm looking for a...
Posted by stugots, on Mar 1, 2008 at 12:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
.99 cent movie rentals? 1,232 Views / 6 Replies  
I could have sworn I read somewhere about Apple listing a new .99 cent movie rental special every week, Thursday through Sunday. When I went into the iTunes store today (Friday) I couldn't find any...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 29, 2008 at 01:51 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Awesome little box. If the general public knew... 7,308 Views / 119 Replies  
Awesome little box. If the general public knew what the Apple TV could really do they would be all over it. My setup went fine. Had a little sync problem but worked that out. Rented Transformers...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 26, 2008 at 09:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Keep the disassembly guide close, use the correct... 1,147 Views / 12 Replies  
Keep the disassembly guide close, use the correct screw drivers and you should be ok. Take your time and if needed document the steps you have taken. I recently took apart my MB to fix an annoying...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 7, 2008 at 09:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple moves slowly and methodically. Thats what... 1,834 Views / 25 Replies  
Apple moves slowly and methodically. Thats what makes them different. They would rather release a product done correct (or mostly correct) the first time. Why do you think the iPhone has done so...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 7, 2008 at 11:11 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm not sure about what kind of 3G, but I did... 7,739 Views / 106 Replies  
I'm not sure about what kind of 3G, but I did read (via macrumors.com) today that AT&T announced they would be expanding their 3G to 80 US cities in 2008.

Leads me to believe AT&T may be gearing...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 6, 2008 at 05:54 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
MMS on iPhone 857 Views / 2 Replies  
Just Curious,

Is the fact you can't send/receive MMS messages on the iPhone on ATT network shoulders or is it just an Apple thing?

Is it something that may be added later with a software...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 6, 2008 at 05:44 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I checked my iSight and it seems to be aimed... 523 Views / 1 Replies  
I checked my iSight and it seems to be aimed slightly up but on center. I've got a MB a little over a year old.
Posted by stugots, on Feb 6, 2008 at 11:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: Love my iPhone 1,022 Views / 18 Replies  
Love my iPhone
Posted by stugots, on Feb 5, 2008 at 11:15 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'll agree the ads were disappointing this year. ... 1,284 Views / 33 Replies  
I'll agree the ads were disappointing this year. I would have liked to see Apple put some of their ads up against the Dell ads. Though I'm not in the market for a Macbook Air I still think it's...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:56 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I would suggest to anyone looking to purchase and... 2,981 Views / 51 Replies  
I would suggest to anyone looking to purchase and iPhone to do some research. Don't just research the good stuff, look at the bad stuff too. It was clearly documented that the iPhone doesn't cut...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:53 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
ghporter: It's simple...I switched from PC a... 689 Views / 8 Replies  
ghporter:

It's simple...I switched from PC a little over a year ago and am still trying to figure out the Macs file system. Contrary to what you believe, I have no intentions of tinkering with...
Posted by stugots, on Feb 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM, in macOS
Congrats on the new addition...I switched to Mac... 1,485 Views / 16 Replies  
Congrats on the new addition...I switched to Mac a little over a year ago and I'm proud to say my MB is running as good today as it did a year ago. I LOVE MACS!!!!
Posted by stugots, on Feb 2, 2008 at 10:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Fantastic seanc, thats exactly the answer I was... 689 Views / 8 Replies  
Fantastic seanc, thats exactly the answer I was looking for. So many times before I'd get stupid answers like "If you have to ask, you shouldn't be messing with them."

Thanks again all :thumbsup:
Posted by stugots, on Feb 2, 2008 at 09:37 PM, in macOS
com.apple.*** 689 Views / 8 Replies  
I've looked everywhere with no avail, what are the com.apple.*** files and where do they live? I'm not looking to modify or tinker only to better know my Mac. Any help is appreciated.
Posted by stugots, on Feb 2, 2008 at 08:55 PM, in macOS
Envelope Printing App 1,264 Views / 4 Replies  
Hey all,

I'm looking for an app (preferably free or close to free) that can design and print envelopes. Currently I'm using NeoOffice but it's envelope printing sucks. I need an app that will...
Posted by stugots, on Jan 24, 2008 at 07:25 PM, in Applications
Mac Developer IRC Channels? 3,324 Views / 1 Replies  
I'm looking for some OS X developer IRC channels. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Posted by stugots, on Jan 20, 2008 at 05:33 PM, in Developer Center
Want to buy an Apple TV now? 3,425 Views / 69 Replies  
Just curious how many people are looking at purchasing an Apple TV now with iTunes movie rentals, new software, and lower price?

I always thought the Apple TV was a good idea but it just wasn't...
Posted by stugots, on Jan 18, 2008 at 10:30 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
thanks. It must be in the drivers. Again, I don't... 1,963 Views / 3 Replies  
thanks. It must be in the drivers. Again, I don't recommend this printer for mac users.
Posted by stugots, on Jan 5, 2008 at 08:27 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Print Quality Settings in OS X 1,067 Views / 1 Replies  
Greetings all,

I have a Brother MFC-440CN multi function printer. I've been using Macs for about 1yr. I'm having difficulties in changing the print quality settings. I know in the Windows world...
Posted by stugots, on Jan 5, 2008 at 11:42 AM, in macOS
Brother MFC-440CN Print Quality Settings Help 1,963 Views / 3 Replies  
Greetings all,

I have a Brother MFC-440CN multi function printer. I've been using Macs for about 1yr. I'm having difficulties in changing the print quality settings. I know in the Windows world...
Posted by stugots, on Jan 5, 2008 at 11:24 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
26 days 9 hours before I rebooted for an update. ... 5,271 Views / 36 Replies  
26 days 9 hours before I rebooted for an update. It amazed me that my MacBook was just as fast and stable as it was 26 days prior. Try that Windows!
Posted by stugots, on Nov 28, 2007 at 03:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Fixed... After further investigation I found... 1,323 Views / 11 Replies  
Fixed...

After further investigation I found Sogudi is not at all compatible with Safari 3. After uninstall everything seems to be working fine. Thanks for the help!
Posted by stugots, on Nov 15, 2007 at 12:45 PM, in macOS
10.4.11 back to 10.4.10? 1,323 Views / 11 Replies  
Is there a way to undo an update? Safari 3 is driving me nuts. I'm trying to be Apple loyal but it looks like I'm going to be dragging Firefox out of the shed if I can't get Safari 3 to work...
Posted by stugots, on Nov 15, 2007 at 12:08 PM, in macOS
.com keyboard shortcut 468 Views / 3 Replies  
inspired by the ".com" key on the iPhone, I was wondering if there is a way to create a keyboard shortcut that will type an item.

for example:

Alt + Option = ".com"
Posted by stugots, on Aug 8, 2007 at 09:24 AM, in macOS
My trip to the Apple store 186,126 Views / 198 Replies  
The other day I noticed a 2” crack developing on the right palm rest of my Macbook. I remembered reading this thread about ten months ago thinking “I hope this doesn’t happen to me.” Well it did.
...
Posted by stugots, on Jul 13, 2007 at 06:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Scanner Application 503 Views / 3 Replies  
Are there any good scanner apps out for OS X? I got a Brother all-in-one that came with Presto Page Manager 7. I HATE THIS APP. I'm looking for an app that will auto size a picture or document...
Posted by stugots, on Jul 10, 2007 at 02:12 AM, in Applications
Keeping OS X Clean? 1,089 Views / 6 Replies  
I'm a recent windows switcher. Please forgive me if this question is "stupid" or does not apply to OS X.

Should a user periodically "clean" the OS? In Windows they provide a disk cleanup...
Posted by stugots, on Nov 4, 2006 at 02:14 PM, in macOS
Well I decided to get the Macbook White, 80GB HD,... 816 Views / 4 Replies  
Well I decided to get the Macbook White, 80GB HD, 1 Gig RAM, Super Drive. So far it's great I don't know why it took me this long to make the switch. Thanks for the help!
Posted by stugots, on Oct 31, 2006 at 10:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Macbook Purchase Help! 816 Views / 4 Replies  
Hey everyone,

I’m looking to buy the 2.0 Macbook however; I know the next release of OS X is coming this spring. I’ve been a Windows guy my whole life but I’m sick of dealing with the typical...
Posted by stugots, on Oct 28, 2006 at 09:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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