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I have a 6 year old mini-usb enclosure I could... 1,017 Views / 9 Replies  
I have a 6 year old mini-usb enclosure I could use.

Do you think this old tech would work as a boot with migration assistant?
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 12, 2015 at 02:28 PM, in macOS
Wow you'd think there'd be millions of people... 1,017 Views / 9 Replies  
Wow you'd think there'd be millions of people doing this procedure and it would be an instant search and answer. I did try a lot of searching

or maybe its "just get a darn enclosure" :)
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 11, 2015 at 09:24 PM, in macOS
My main concern is keeping the integrity of my... 1,017 Views / 9 Replies  
My main concern is keeping the integrity of my iTunes and iPhoto. Especially my playlists and ratings and metadata for my iTunes. Very important.

So I will be dragging over ONLY 3 items; my...
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 11, 2015 at 07:00 PM, in macOS
install new SSD: how to transfer only iPhoto, iTunes, select files 1,017 Views / 9 Replies  
I am installing a new SSD in my 2011 MBP. After setting up Yosemite and downloading my music apps fresh, I want to transfer only iTunes, iPhoto and some select files and folders. I am having a...
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 11, 2015 at 02:32 PM, in macOS
More info: it said it would install 10.6.8. ... 498 Views / 1 Replies  
More info: it said it would install 10.6.8.

I am at an internet cafe and would truly appreciate any help or suggestions on this. Should I manually download? But it's offering me 10.6.7 at...
Posted by evoLver, on Jul 20, 2011 at 03:02 PM, in macOS
just did Software Update, but no update occurred 498 Views / 1 Replies  
2007 Macbook Pro - just did Software Update, clicked install, it downloaded for 90 minutes, upon shutdown it stuck on the blue screen. I turned the power off, then on, and it still shows 10.6 as the...
Posted by evoLver, on Jul 20, 2011 at 02:44 PM, in macOS
So, if there's "no reason no to use the automatic... 2,874 Views / 13 Replies  
So, if there's "no reason no to use the automatic software update" (according to one poster) then why do they offer the download and install option?

And does the combo update all apps, like...
Posted by evoLver, on Mar 20, 2011 at 09:28 PM, in macOS
Oh! You guys ALMOST have me convinced to not... 4,455 Views / 14 Replies  
Oh! You guys ALMOST have me convinced to not wait for the redesigns. LOL that I'm making myself crazy waiting for a "ver2" etc. Gonna have to think about this, and maybe pull the trigger :cool:
...
Posted by evoLver, on Mar 17, 2011 at 12:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
how to manually update OSX? 2,874 Views / 13 Replies  
My laptop is primarily for audio work. I have been advised to not use the automatic software update, not really sure why, but I've heard it from multiple sources.

When I go to the Apple site, it...
Posted by evoLver, on Mar 14, 2011 at 11:10 PM, in macOS
2012 redesign: guesstimates Q1? 4,455 Views / 14 Replies  
I keep buying my laptops about 1 year before redesigns. I really need one now, but I am choosing to squeeze more life out of it since it BASICALLY works (2007 2.2Ghz doing intensive audio work).
...
Posted by evoLver, on Mar 14, 2011 at 10:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If I bought a new MBP today and sold it in a year or 18 months... 959 Views / 4 Replies  
what percentage loss should I expect?

Keeping in mind there will be a major redisign, how much would this "old one" lose in value?

Thinking about getting the new 17" anti-glare, and putting in...
Posted by evoLver, on Feb 24, 2011 at 06:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP 7200 vs 5400: noise, heat 973 Views / 4 Replies  
I am soon to purchase a new MPB. Are the stock 7200's any noiser or hotter than the 5400's?
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 13, 2010 at 01:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
thanks for the response. Unless anyone else... 785 Views / 3 Replies  
thanks for the response. Unless anyone else disagrees, I will go with that!
Posted by evoLver, on Oct 23, 2010 at 01:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
EC/24 USB card shares bandwidth with other USB? 785 Views / 3 Replies  
I use alot of USB audio/midi contollers, some of which require their own USB connection and don't work as well with hubs.

So I am wondering if I get the new 17" with a USB express card, will...
Posted by evoLver, on Oct 18, 2010 at 02:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Oh - can anyone enlighten me on the following; ... 1,629 Views / 18 Replies  
Oh - can anyone enlighten me on the following;

Will the EC/34 with USB card create a 4th individual USB, or will it essentially work more as a bus/hub on another USB throughput.
Posted by evoLver, on Oct 6, 2010 at 03:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for all the feedback. Not hearing any... 1,629 Views / 18 Replies  
Thanks for all the feedback. Not hearing any horror stories here. I checked out the machine at an Apple store and I liked the non-gloss compared to the glossy. Can't really imagine a good reason...
Posted by evoLver, on Oct 6, 2010 at 03:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
17" i5/i7 = happiness? 1,629 Views / 18 Replies  
I am running a 15" 2.2 Ghz Macbook Pro. I have been convinced to upgrade to 17". I do audio production. Looking forward to more screen real estate and more power ( I heard these new ones are some...
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 29, 2010 at 02:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hard drive exposed to sunlight 1,268 Views / 2 Replies  
Ouch! Stupidly had my new laptop hard drive replacement out of the box. It is in the dark translucent packaging. It was in direct sunlight from a window for maybe 4 hot days, maybe an hour or two per...
Posted by evoLver, on Aug 3, 2010 at 03:48 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
thank you! my fan was acting weird last... 2,604 Views / 5 Replies  
thank you!

my fan was acting weird last night, too. It must be the SMC.

I guess I will clear the PRAM as well. Shouldn't be any harm in that. I took snapshots of all my keyb/mouse settings...
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 21, 2009 at 03:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
loud beep upon startup ? 2,604 Views / 5 Replies  
Weird. My Macbook Pro 2.2 (10.6) just emitted a loud beep (like a pager sound on a telephone) upon startup and the "sleep" light was flashing quickly and then went to it's slower pulsation for a...
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 21, 2009 at 02:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, the only thing is that this is a new... 1,876 Views / 6 Replies  
Well, the only thing is that this is a new development (computer using all 4 gigs of RAM). And it was the first time Ableton Live crashed on me without being able recover the work. And the message...
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 4, 2009 at 02:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
damn. Now I'm running my Live set, Safari with... 1,876 Views / 6 Replies  
damn. Now I'm running my Live set, Safari with a flash player and Word and it's all staying below 2G used RAM. Makes no sense.
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 3, 2009 at 01:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Macbook Pro suddenly saturating all my RAM 1,876 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi. Using my 2.2GHz with 10.5.7, and not doing anything differently than I've ever done, my system is suddenly using over 3 GB RAM and then peaking at 3.90GB (out of 4) and then applications...
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 3, 2009 at 01:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple Care timing question 640 Views / 8 Replies  
I've heard differing information. I thought you could buy Apple Care anytime in the first year of ownership (for a laptop). A friend said 3 different Apple reps told her it was 3 months.

Also, ...
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 22, 2008 at 08:10 PM, in macOS
Reset the PRAM, still no joy :( 961 Views / 3 Replies  
Reset the PRAM, still no joy :(
Posted by evoLver, on Nov 29, 2008 at 01:29 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Superdrive spitting out discs 961 Views / 3 Replies  
I recently bought a refurb 2.2 Macbook Pro and my superdrive would occasionally spit out DVD's, but I somehow always got it to finally accept them. Tonight it won't keep any DVD's or CD's that I...
Posted by evoLver, on Nov 29, 2008 at 12:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
OK, I have time to do this now. Can anyone tell... 1,504 Views / 14 Replies  
OK, I have time to do this now. Can anyone tell me if I should clear cache files first, and if so which ones? Thanks.
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 19, 2008 at 12:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the replys. Any other... 1,504 Views / 14 Replies  
Thanks for the replys.

Any other experiences? I'm such a wimp with these things.
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 17, 2008 at 01:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Powerbook to Macbook Pro, use MA or no? 1,504 Views / 14 Replies  
What's the best way? Use Migration Assistant for everything but apps and do the apps by hand? Use it not at all or let it do everything?

So far I've heard equal support for doing it by hand and...
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 16, 2008 at 11:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I frequent a music forum and read about this. ... 638 Views / 6 Replies  
I frequent a music forum and read about this. One user fixed the problem with this:

RadioShack.com - Home Entertainment: Accessories: Headphones: Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo...
Posted by evoLver, on Apr 13, 2008 at 05:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
So I'm about to "restore" my laptop hd via Disk... 1,116 Views / 12 Replies  
So I'm about to "restore" my laptop hd via Disk Utility, but when I choose restore it says it will erase all of my destination hard drive. Is there a way to make this backup of my laptop into a...
Posted by evoLver, on Feb 20, 2008 at 04:50 PM, in macOS
you guys rock. thanks a million. 1,116 Views / 12 Replies  
you guys rock. thanks a million.
Posted by evoLver, on Feb 7, 2008 at 01:38 AM, in macOS
making copy of my laptop hard drive 1,116 Views / 12 Replies  
When making a backup of your internal drive, do you just just copy the drive over, or is it best to make a disc image, and in that case how do you do that. I know that this has been asked a...
Posted by evoLver, on Feb 6, 2008 at 11:43 PM, in macOS
So, might it still happen yet, or when is the... 2,081 Views / 19 Replies  
So, might it still happen yet, or when is the next big trade show?
Posted by evoLver, on Jan 17, 2008 at 03:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
So nothing from Macworld. :hmm: Any ideas... 2,081 Views / 19 Replies  
So nothing from Macworld. :hmm:

Any ideas if there may be another window of opportunity soon?
Posted by evoLver, on Jan 15, 2008 at 05:24 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks! Do you think the upgarde will be... 1,741 Views / 17 Replies  
Thanks! Do you think the upgarde will be significant? I see mduell predicts a 2.4. I am looking at the lowest end model for cash flow reasons. There's really nothing new that they could do to it...
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 17, 2007 at 06:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
Macworld 08 / new Mac Mini 1,741 Views / 17 Replies  
I am about to get a Mac Mini. Might there be a new one announced in January? I had read here there is word the unit might be cancelled. Is there any new information or educated guesses? If it was...
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 16, 2007 at 08:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
Safari: securedownload could not be opened 1,075 Views / 1 Replies  
Hello

Suddenly my downloads are all being named "securedownload" (actually it might just be those downloaded through Yahoo Mail).

And, most of them PDF's, they do not open. the error...
Posted by evoLver, on Sep 9, 2007 at 12:21 PM, in Applications
hello - i came here with the same question. I've... 514 Views / 3 Replies  
hello - i came here with the same question. I've had OSX for 2 years and some of the Finder windows never hold there view options, column width or length. I am constantly mousing around to have...
Posted by evoLver, on Aug 11, 2007 at 08:21 PM, in macOS
ok it's mounted. My concern is that I have... 543 Views / 5 Replies  
ok it's mounted.

My concern is that I have to have the exact same file directory as before, when i copy over my files back to this drive. And I don't remember if It originally used a volume. In...
Posted by evoLver, on May 4, 2007 at 12:01 AM, in Applications
Tried to erase it again, but it's not mounting... 543 Views / 5 Replies  
Tried to erase it again, but it's not mounting the drive. I tried Repair disc under First Aid and it says;
Verify and Repair disk “disk1s6”
Checking HFS Plus volume.
Invalid B-tree node size...
Posted by evoLver, on May 3, 2007 at 11:52 PM, in Applications
help! Disc Utiility fails to erase, now HD absent from desktop 543 Views / 5 Replies  
I'm such a newby. I'm trying to reformat my external FW drive before I copy data back to it.

I tried to 'zero out data' as a security option under Disc Utility/Erase, in the hopes it would be a...
Posted by evoLver, on May 3, 2007 at 10:34 PM, in Applications
HTML problem 425 Views / 0 Replies  
In a standard forum that I use often, it says "HTML is off". Even after choosing "on" in my preferences and rebooting, it still remains off in the posting screen. I am using Safari on my Powerbook...
Posted by evoLver, on Feb 25, 2007 at 08:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
not intentional. wasn't sure of the definition. ... 1,010 Views / 15 Replies  
not intentional. wasn't sure of the definition. as an apple newbie, this feels more severe than a little application bug, and wasn't thinking that a virus has to spread to other computers.
...
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 4, 2006 at 07:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
is it normal for OSX to start deteriorating... 1,010 Views / 15 Replies  
is it normal for OSX to start deteriorating after a time (18 months old) ? this is definitely not a hardware problem.

can anyone reccommend where i might get help getting to the root of this?
...
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 4, 2006 at 01:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
what would cause a trackpad to work perfectly on... 1,010 Views / 15 Replies  
what would cause a trackpad to work perfectly on every square centimeter of it's surface, 95% of the time, and then snail-slow and sticky occasionally?
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 4, 2006 at 12:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
sorry if this is not a virus, but a software bug. 1,010 Views / 15 Replies  
sorry if this is not a virus, but a software bug.
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 4, 2006 at 12:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
mouse VIRUS Pbook-i thought macs don't have viruses 1,010 Views / 15 Replies  
i've posted twice before and had LITTLE succes with this- please help!

is logitech incompatible with macs? it worked for over a year, then blam, it stops working. strictly software problem,...
Posted by evoLver, on Dec 3, 2006 at 10:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
thank you all, it now works! 717 Views / 10 Replies  
thank you all, it now works!
Posted by evoLver, on Nov 4, 2006 at 01:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks. I didn't try the test user account, but... 717 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks. I didn't try the test user account, but the Logitech software DOES seem to be interfering. When I tried to delete all the Logitech Control Center files from the trash, it claims that...
Posted by evoLver, on Nov 2, 2006 at 02:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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