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What about non-apple earbuds? Any way to control... 9,149 Views / 263 Replies  
What about non-apple earbuds? Any way to control the shuffle without the supplied remote?
Posted by bernt, on Mar 11, 2009 at 09:38 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
From Barefeats (http://barefeats.com/york2.html):... 12,574 Views / 226 Replies  
From Barefeats (http://barefeats.com/york2.html):

ALERT TO OWNERS OF "OLD" MAC PROS! (CORRECTED)
The GeForce 8800 GT is *NOT* compatible with the older Mac Pro (August 2006, April 2007) as we...
Posted by bernt, on Jan 10, 2008 at 03:27 AM, in Mac Desktops
It is NOT OpenDNS that is responsible. I am not... 3,339 Views / 15 Replies  
It is NOT OpenDNS that is responsible. I am not using OpenDNS, but got that ad this morning. OpenDNS is a serious company, they would not be that stupid.
Posted by bernt, on Dec 3, 2007 at 03:39 AM, in macOS
Glad to help, it kept irritating me for a while... 947 Views / 8 Replies  
Glad to help, it kept irritating me for a while as well :)
Posted by bernt, on Oct 28, 2007 at 09:54 AM, in macOS
I had the same "problem". The Calender widget is... 947 Views / 8 Replies  
I had the same "problem". The Calender widget is now called iCal. Open Dashboard and press the +, see if iCal shows up.
Posted by bernt, on Oct 28, 2007 at 04:30 AM, in macOS
Seems like people are overlooking this part (from... 7,710 Views / 61 Replies  
Seems like people are overlooking this part (from http://www.macworld.com/2007/08/reviews/aluminumimac/index.php):

"The Unified Shader Architecture touted by Apple and ATI/AMD will make it easier...
Posted by bernt, on Aug 14, 2007 at 05:41 AM, in Mac Desktops
Electronista | Mac Pro uses special-run Xeon... 13,112 Views / 193 Replies  
Electronista | Mac Pro uses special-run Xeon (http://www.electronista.com/articles/07/04/05/mac.pro.special.xeon/)
Posted by bernt, on Apr 5, 2007 at 09:47 AM, in Mac Desktops
Might be a workaround for some of you that can't... 4,360 Views / 52 Replies  
Might be a workaround for some of you that can't stand the 1/2 second delay :) macosxhints.com - 10.4: Avoid the 10.4.9 Eject key activation delay...
Posted by bernt, on Mar 20, 2007 at 11:20 AM, in macOS
Here's a link to rebuilding the library: How to... 855 Views / 3 Replies  
Here's a link to rebuilding the library: How to recreate your iTunes Library (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93313). But because you have the same problem playing with QT player, I...
Posted by bernt, on Mar 9, 2007 at 04:42 AM, in Applications
Have you tried any kind of troubleshooting?... 855 Views / 3 Replies  
Have you tried any kind of troubleshooting? Removing prefs, rebuilding library, new user etc? What happens if you play the media in QT player?
Posted by bernt, on Mar 8, 2007 at 08:31 AM, in Applications
In 2004 when Tiger came out, the WWDC started... 6,215 Views / 23 Replies  
In 2004 when Tiger came out, the WWDC started June 28th, and Tiger was released April 24th (if I remember correctly). So not out of the question that something similar might happen this time around.
Posted by bernt, on Feb 9, 2007 at 10:29 AM, in macOS
I think the OP was talking about launch time of... 1,276 Views / 6 Replies  
I think the OP was talking about launch time of the application itself, and not load time of web pages.

I have the same problem on my MBP, Firefox takes forever to launch compared to Safari. I...
Posted by bernt, on Feb 5, 2007 at 05:13 AM, in Applications
People doubting the "grain" issue has obviously... 15,411 Views / 69 Replies  
People doubting the "grain" issue has obviously not seen a MacBook Pro 15" next to a MacBook. The difference is *very* noticeable, even with glossy screen on the 15" as well.

While I have no...
Posted by bernt, on Jan 23, 2007 at 05:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
OreaCookie: I'm not the OP :) I just pointed out... 932 Views / 26 Replies  
OreaCookie: I'm not the OP :) I just pointed out the flaw...
Posted by bernt, on Jan 22, 2007 at 12:19 PM, in macOS
TENENAL wrote: Is there any reason why you are... 932 Views / 26 Replies  
TENENAL wrote:
Is there any reason why you are ignoring the answer chabig gave you to this question?

One reason to ignore it would be that it is wrong! My system folder was created February 14th...
Posted by bernt, on Jan 22, 2007 at 05:39 AM, in macOS
Thanks, Art, I think you are on to something... 557 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks, Art, I think you are on to something there.

But just to clarify, I have allocated 512 mb to the guest OS itself, it is the Parallels application (with the guest OS included) that takes up...
Posted by bernt, on Jan 8, 2007 at 04:47 AM, in macOS
Well, the thing is that my system does not run... 557 Views / 7 Replies  
Well, the thing is that my system does not run smoothly when only 20 megs are available. Constant page-outing is not a good thing, especially when you have a slow laptop harddrive. Also, it would be...
Posted by bernt, on Jan 7, 2007 at 02:02 PM, in macOS
Memory management question 557 Views / 7 Replies  
I had Parallels running, using about 400 mb physical memory. Total available memory was about 20 mb. When I quit Parallels, the available memory jumped up to 1 gb, and not the expected 420 mb. Anyone...
Posted by bernt, on Jan 7, 2007 at 12:27 PM, in macOS
Note that monkeyhead was talking about "dead"... 12,313 Views / 28 Replies  
Note that monkeyhead was talking about "dead" pixels, not "stuck" pixels. They are not the same...
Posted by bernt, on Dec 27, 2006 at 06:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The problem is just as visible on glossy screens,... 51,670 Views / 280 Replies  
The problem is just as visible on glossy screens, so the quality issue is not due to the grain. I'm currently sitting in front of a 15" glossy and a MacBook. The MacBook screen is so much clearer, it...
Posted by bernt, on Dec 13, 2006 at 12:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just to clarify one thing. The Intel Macs havn't... 4,157 Views / 29 Replies  
Just to clarify one thing. The Intel Macs havn't got a PMU anymore, but SMC instead. So apple+alt+p+r does not reset PMU, but PRAM.
Posted by bernt, on Nov 28, 2006 at 10:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Check out... 1,104 Views / 7 Replies  
Check out http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/feedback/coolbook_utility/coolbook_utility_tests.html for experiences.
Posted by bernt, on Nov 22, 2006 at 04:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The guys over at Hardmac.com : Le "Macbidouille"... 4,670 Views / 30 Replies  
The guys over at Hardmac.com : Le "Macbidouille" in English (http://www.hardmac.com) have discovered that the fans are different in the rev B MBP. That could also be part of the reason for why the...
Posted by bernt, on Nov 22, 2006 at 04:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
onlykaria: It's a 3rd party utility called Fan... 2,600 Views / 24 Replies  
onlykaria: It's a 3rd party utility called Fan Control (Fan Control 1.1 - MacUpdate (http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/23137))

Personally, I prefer smcFanControl (smcFanControl 1.2.2 -...
Posted by bernt, on Nov 17, 2006 at 04:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
My experience is that the lower the temp of the... 2,267 Views / 32 Replies  
My experience is that the lower the temp of the CPU, the lower the temp on the external casing. So because the C2D CPU temp is lower, so will the casing temp. But this is something you also can...
Posted by bernt, on Nov 17, 2006 at 03:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Markalan: Just to clarify - C2D 2100 rpm, CD 2000... 2,267 Views / 32 Replies  
Markalan: Just to clarify - C2D 2100 rpm, CD 2000 rpm, is that what you meant?
Posted by bernt, on Nov 16, 2006 at 04:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've seen many MBP CD's (after week 25-26) that... 2,267 Views / 32 Replies  
I've seen many MBP CD's (after week 25-26) that had idle temps not far from what you are seeing with your C2D, Simon. I think some of it might be due to better application of thermal paste than the...
Posted by bernt, on Nov 16, 2006 at 09:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Just as johnnie518 is saying, seems like cooler... 2,267 Views / 32 Replies  
Just as johnnie518 is saying, seems like cooler C2D's is caused by the fan min speed has been raised from 1000 rpm to 2000 rpm. Anyone that can confirm this?
Posted by bernt, on Nov 16, 2006 at 05:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I had just the same experience with my MacBook... 51,670 Views / 280 Replies  
I had just the same experience with my MacBook Pro (matte screen). I was coming from a PowerBook 15" where the screen looked clearer and less grainy/washed out. I sent it back and got the glossy...
Posted by bernt, on Nov 8, 2006 at 02:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My biggest problem with Camino, which really... 2,174 Views / 31 Replies  
My biggest problem with Camino, which really isn't a big one but enough from keeping me using it, is that the scrolling lags a lot when openeing 10-15 tabs at once. I have a bookmark folder for mac...
Posted by bernt, on Oct 24, 2006 at 04:26 AM, in Applications
The question about voiding the warranty is the... 15,927 Views / 45 Replies  
The question about voiding the warranty is the same as asking if using Seti@home 24/7 void your warranty. I would say Seti is worse as the CPU is at full load all time, in addition to the fans that...
Posted by bernt, on Oct 14, 2006 at 01:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Check this: smcFanControl... 1,165 Views / 15 Replies  
Check this: smcFanControl (http://homepage.mac.com/holtmann/eidac/software/page5/page5.html)

No need to reapply thermal paste :)
Posted by bernt, on Oct 13, 2006 at 06:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Check... 1,393 Views / 5 Replies  
Check http://forums.macnn.com/69/powerbook-and-macbook-pro/313418/neat-app-turn-up-your/ for a more user friendly approach.
Posted by bernt, on Oct 13, 2006 at 06:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I've been using this app since yesterday. Before... 15,927 Views / 45 Replies  
I've been using this app since yesterday. Before that I was using some AppleScript files that put the fan at a constant rpm rate.

After using 4000 rpm as the minimum speed (which you can't hear...
Posted by bernt, on Oct 13, 2006 at 06:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It will run at 1.0 ghz if the battery is out. 786 Views / 9 Replies  
It will run at 1.0 ghz if the battery is out.
Posted by bernt, on Aug 23, 2006 at 11:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Nope, never been to dt.net 10,646 Views / 123 Replies  
Nope, never been to dt.net
Posted by bernt, on Aug 21, 2006 at 09:55 AM, in macOS
In Safari choose the Windows menu, then Merge all... 10,646 Views / 123 Replies  
In Safari choose the Windows menu, then Merge all windows.

bernt
Posted by bernt, on Aug 21, 2006 at 08:59 AM, in macOS
I can't speak for the US, but here in Europe you... 23,958 Views / 321 Replies  
I can't speak for the US, but here in Europe you have 14 days remorse when bought from AppleStore online. Within those 14 days you can send the machine back, no questions asked.
Posted by bernt, on Aug 7, 2006 at 02:58 PM, in Mac Desktops
Who said they don't do returns on BTO/CTO? I've... 23,958 Views / 321 Replies  
Who said they don't do returns on BTO/CTO? I've done it several times...
Posted by bernt, on Aug 7, 2006 at 02:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
Also note that the PMG5 casing wont change much,... 1,159 Views / 12 Replies  
Also note that the PMG5 casing wont change much, according to the banner.
Posted by bernt, on Aug 4, 2006 at 04:19 AM, in Applications
What's the problem with reading text on the... 29,246 Views / 51 Replies  
What's the problem with reading text on the glossy screen? I have a 15" MBP glossy, and the text seems no worse than the 17" iMac G5 iSight sitting next to it.
Posted by bernt, on Jul 5, 2006 at 08:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
There has been several reports about similar... 2,725 Views / 33 Replies  
There has been several reports about similar whine in other brands as well...
Posted by bernt, on Jul 2, 2006 at 12:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Check you /Library/Internet plug-ins folder. Do... 2,250 Views / 13 Replies  
Check you /Library/Internet plug-ins folder. Do you have a VLC.plugin there? If so, remove it. This has solved the problems for other intel-users. Saw this issue mentioned on Apple discussions.
...
Posted by bernt, on Jun 30, 2006 at 04:06 AM, in macOS
I have the same issue, goes away when typing... 1,537 Views / 20 Replies  
I have the same issue, goes away when typing something. Strange thing, for sure...
Posted by bernt, on Jun 12, 2006 at 11:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
And how do you do that? Tips, hints? 3,294 Views / 38 Replies  
And how do you do that? Tips, hints?
Posted by bernt, on May 30, 2006 at 05:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
As far as I can see from the tests, the MacBook... 2,714 Views / 26 Replies  
As far as I can see from the tests, the MacBook is actually 58% faster than the MacBookPro! This is in accordance with the recent ArsTechnica test in xBench as well, and shows how useless xBench...
Posted by bernt, on May 29, 2006 at 11:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple probably had several 2.0Ghz versions in... 1,017 Views / 10 Replies  
Apple probably had several 2.0Ghz versions in stock, which they just dropped the price on. They same for the 2.16 versions I guess. And at the same time they stopped producing the 1.83 versions.
...
Posted by bernt, on May 23, 2006 at 11:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Digit 4 and 5 tells you which week it was... 1,017 Views / 10 Replies  
Digit 4 and 5 tells you which week it was produced. A friend of mine bought a MBP 2.16 last Tuesday (week 20), the day of the speed bumps, and his sn start with W8617, meaning it was produced in week...
Posted by bernt, on May 23, 2006 at 10:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
From www.increw.com / www.hardmac.com: "The... 2,156 Views / 28 Replies  
From www.increw.com / www.hardmac.com:
"The latest SMC update had the folowing consequences: a higher rotation speed for the fans; the CPU's temperature down from 5 to 10C; the voltage of the CPU...
Posted by bernt, on May 23, 2006 at 09:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
What is the first 5 digits of your serial number? 1,017 Views / 10 Replies  
What is the first 5 digits of your serial number?
Posted by bernt, on May 23, 2006 at 09:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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