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Which tasks manager should I buy? OmniFocus or Things? 1,606 Views / 5 Replies  
I picked up an iPhone yesterday. ;)

I would like a decent industrial-strength task manager that syncs with my desktop. Currently I'm looking at OmniFocus...
Posted by sja777, on Jul 13, 2008 at 03:53 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Sorry it didn't work for you. Have you tried... 558 Views / 5 Replies  
Sorry it didn't work for you.

Have you tried (temporarily) disabling Parental Controls? That way you can check to see whether your issue is related to this or something completely different.
Posted by sja777, on Nov 10, 2007 at 06:06 PM, in macOS
Same problem 558 Views / 5 Replies  
I had been struggling with the same problem with my main admin account. Found that it was linked to Parental Controls. All I had to do was log into my daughter's account (to which I had set parental...
Posted by sja777, on Nov 10, 2007 at 04:46 PM, in macOS
How about PostCardViewer... 7,530 Views / 143 Replies  
How about PostCardViewer (http://www.airtightinteractive.com/projects/postcardviewer/)?
Posted by sja777, on Aug 12, 2007 at 04:47 PM, in Applications
Poll: New G5 arrived 5 days before "expected shipping... 2,440 Views / 21 Replies  
New G5 arrived 5 days before "expected shipping date" ... unfortunately, due to personal circumstances it had to go straight back ... that's life!
Posted by sja777, on Jul 16, 2004 at 02:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
It's obvious. Two beautiful girls scream. I'd... 61,056 Views / 558 Replies  
It's obvious. Two beautiful girls scream. I'd like Tiger to make this feature optional. It was cool to start with but rather annoying after a bit. ;)
Posted by sja777, on Jun 27, 2004 at 06:15 PM, in macOS
Finally it works! I downloaded the OS X... 756 Views / 9 Replies  
Finally it works!

I downloaded the OS X drivers from the Epson site. On installation they provided a second set of drivers for the printer (ie they don't overwrite the currently-nonfunctional...
Posted by sja777, on Dec 11, 2003 at 03:53 AM, in Networking
Bill - Its good to know it *should* work. Have... 756 Views / 9 Replies  
Bill - Its good to know it *should* work. Have you had to install extra drivers? What system are you using? I'm using Panther, and I have a nasty feeling that has changed the Epson drivers.
Posted by sja777, on Dec 10, 2003 at 03:27 AM, in Networking
Yeah, it works connected directly to the printer,... 756 Views / 9 Replies  
Yeah, it works connected directly to the printer, it recognises that the printer is there over the network; but stops while trying to send the print job to the printer and sets the printer to...
Posted by sja777, on Dec 9, 2003 at 06:01 PM, in Networking
It's got the latest firmware and I'm using the... 756 Views / 9 Replies  
It's got the latest firmware and I'm using the Rendezvous section; but still no joy ...
Posted by sja777, on Dec 9, 2003 at 12:40 PM, in Networking
AirPort Extreme and Epson Stylus Color 760 756 Views / 9 Replies  
Has anybody got an Epson Stylus Color 760 to print wirelessly via the AirPort Extreme USB port?

According to Apple's website it's supported, but in practice, although I can see the printer, the...
Posted by sja777, on Dec 8, 2003 at 08:47 PM, in Networking
That worked. Thanks Glenn. 544 Views / 2 Replies  
That worked. Thanks Glenn.
Posted by sja777, on Nov 30, 2003 at 04:07 PM, in Networking
AirPort Extreme Internet Connection 544 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm struggling to get my internet connection working via Airport Extreme. I connect via cable modem to Blueyonder in the UK. I have to register the MAC address of the computer I'm using to access the...
Posted by sja777, on Nov 26, 2003 at 07:39 PM, in Networking
Airport Extreme and Blueyonder UK 450 Views / 0 Replies  
Does anybody know whether AirPort Extreme will work with my Blueyonder Cable modem for internet access?
Posted by sja777, on Nov 12, 2003 at 07:13 PM, in Networking
Isn't this a documented FileVault problem? I... 12,640 Views / 60 Replies  
Isn't this a documented FileVault problem? I understand that if you have FV activaed and opt to recover hard drive space at log-out it has a tendancy to loose keychain info ... ?
Posted by sja777, on Nov 8, 2003 at 07:15 AM, in Applications
My "guarrenteed next day delivery" has also... 14,895 Views / 224 Replies  
My "guarrenteed next day delivery" has also failed to turn up today.

I've had confirmation that an order for another copy has been accepted into the system. But look at this delivery information:...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 30, 2003 at 02:13 PM, in macOS
I've just picked up my mobile answerphone... 14,895 Views / 224 Replies  
I've just picked up my mobile answerphone messages. I've had the call too!

*&$@! It's too late to call today. I'll be on the phone tomorrow first thing tomorrow!

... I wonder whether I really...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 28, 2003 at 02:40 PM, in macOS
I've had my reply from the Apple Store, which is... 14,895 Views / 224 Replies  
I've had my reply from the Apple Store, which is a bit different. It attempts to give some indication of why they have chosen to use parcel post rather than a better coureir service. Of course,...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 28, 2003 at 02:16 PM, in macOS
Shipped 21st. It's 9.00pm on 27th; still not... 14,895 Views / 224 Replies  
Shipped 21st.

It's 9.00pm on 27th; still not arrived.
Posted by sja777, on Oct 27, 2003 at 05:00 PM, in macOS
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard with other BT Accessories 462 Views / 0 Replies  
I already use Bluetooth to sync my Ericsson T68i and my Palm Tungsten T. Does anybody have experience of using the new wireless keyboard (and mouse) at the same time as other accessories?
Posted by sja777, on Oct 16, 2003 at 03:28 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Andrew Thanks for the help. You're right:... 650 Views / 6 Replies  
Andrew

Thanks for the help. You're right: I'd got "Mouse Keys" turned on.

Stephen
Posted by sja777, on Jun 2, 2003 at 07:05 PM, in macOS
It's the standard one which came with my iMac. 650 Views / 6 Replies  
It's the standard one which came with my iMac.
Posted by sja777, on Jun 2, 2003 at 01:03 PM, in macOS
Numeric Keypad problems 650 Views / 6 Replies  
Anybody else noticed that the numeric keypad has stopped working under 10.2.6?

I have a UK keyboard if that makes a difference ...
Posted by sja777, on Jun 2, 2003 at 09:56 AM, in macOS
Oh! And I assumed you'd pirated the music ... ... 3,193 Views / 62 Replies  
Oh! And I assumed you'd pirated the music ...

Shame on me!
Posted by sja777, on Apr 28, 2003 at 06:55 PM, in Applications
Why do you need to find a site with album art?... 3,193 Views / 62 Replies  
Why do you need to find a site with album art? Why not just scan your own CD covers?

;)
Posted by sja777, on Apr 28, 2003 at 06:31 PM, in Applications
There's a feedback section on Music Store -- use... 1,098 Views / 25 Replies  
There's a feedback section on Music Store -- use it!

I've browsed around the store and I like what I see. It can only help to tell Apple you'd like to buy ...
Posted by sja777, on Apr 28, 2003 at 06:26 PM, in Applications
It's not important where it was designed. It's... 1,589 Views / 49 Replies  
It's not important where it was designed. It's important who designed our Apple hardware. His name is Jonathan Ive ... and he's British.
Posted by sja777, on Apr 28, 2003 at 03:50 PM, in Applications
It works. Open up address book and press the... 666 Views / 2 Replies  
It works.

Open up address book and press the button with the bluetooth logo in the middle of the toolbar.

The current problem is that OS X seems unable to connect both the Address Book and an...
Posted by sja777, on Mar 18, 2003 at 04:45 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I think it's great that you have the opportunity... 1,028 Views / 17 Replies  
I think it's great that you have the opportunity to decide what to do about your system configuration or data. When I sent my iMac for repair I had no chance of doing anything to the Hard Drive. It...
Posted by sja777, on Mar 10, 2003 at 04:18 PM, in macOS
Audio Hijack Pro uses APE. Audio Hijack does not.... 1,000 Views / 11 Replies  
Audio Hijack Pro uses APE. Audio Hijack does not.

This program rocks!

Stephen
Posted by sja777, on Mar 4, 2003 at 07:43 PM, in Applications
This is the best software I've downloaded since... 12,586 Views / 200 Replies  
This is the best software I've downloaded since ... oh, I can't think ...

But this beta expires on 1 March 2003. I hope this isn't just a few days fun ...

:hmm:
Posted by sja777, on Feb 24, 2003 at 07:27 PM, in macOS
Poll: Yes. But I would support a call to include a... 1,118 Views / 22 Replies  
Yes.

But I would support a call to include a year's subscription in the purchase of a new Mac ... I can't believe that they wouldn't as many new users would get hooked ...


Stephen
Posted by sja777, on Feb 1, 2003 at 05:52 PM, in Applications
Of course, if you purchase a laptop from Apple... 6,410 Views / 110 Replies  
Of course, if you purchase a laptop from Apple you can only install system upgrades provided by Apple.
Posted by sja777, on Jan 26, 2003 at 05:56 PM, in macOS
I like the fact that Apple's software (iTunes and... 1,985 Views / 39 Replies  
I like the fact that Apple's software (iTunes and iPhoto) gives me the option to keep my files organised. It means I don't have to. And because this is an option, then we users have no reason to...
Posted by sja777, on Jan 20, 2003 at 03:06 PM, in macOS
AKcrab I'd tired with and without the 1.0.4... 508 Views / 2 Replies  
AKcrab

I'd tired with and without the 1.0.4 upgrade; but I hadn't tried switching resolutions. And you're right, I'd been using 1024 x 768 at 32 bit. I guess I'll have to live with 800 x 600 for a...
Posted by sja777, on Dec 21, 2002 at 07:09 PM, in Gaming
Links CE broken under 10.2.3 508 Views / 2 Replies  
Is it just me. Or has updating to 10.2.3 broken Links CE?

Whenever I try to play I get a kernel panic just as it is about to display the playing envrionment.

Stephen
Posted by sja777, on Dec 21, 2002 at 01:36 PM, in Gaming
Yes. Thanks for your proactive attitude to this... 2,749 Views / 22 Replies  
Yes. Thanks for your proactive attitude to this problem, Rob.

Looking forward to tring this demo.


Stephen
Posted by sja777, on Dec 8, 2002 at 11:53 AM, in Gaming
I get the same error too. Has anybody got... 2,749 Views / 22 Replies  
I get the same error too.

Has anybody got this to work?
Posted by sja777, on Dec 7, 2002 at 12:58 PM, in Gaming
I like to keep things neat ... ... 19,436 Views / 225 Replies  
I like to keep things neat ...

http://homepage.mac.com/stephen_ashton/Dock.jpg
Posted by sja777, on Dec 6, 2002 at 04:42 PM, in macOS
Got the hint yet, Adam? We'd love a theme to... 1,943 Views / 48 Replies  
Got the hint yet, Adam?

We'd love a theme to match ...
Posted by sja777, on Dec 3, 2002 at 05:01 PM, in Applications
I'm sorry to hear you guys are having trouble. ... 887 Views / 10 Replies  
I'm sorry to hear you guys are having trouble.

I have very little problems with Backup. It runs every night and 95% of the time works flawlessly. And it's getting better with every release.
...
Posted by sja777, on Nov 16, 2002 at 07:46 AM, in Applications
Quite right. El Pre$idente is an idiot. This... 2,521 Views / 38 Replies  
Quite right. El Pre$idente is an idiot. This isn't a d*ck-measuring contest ... it's a discussion about what works better.

Yes, the Palm has less memory. Yes, the Palm has a slower processor. Yes,...
Posted by sja777, on Nov 14, 2002 at 07:59 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Here's mine, it rarely changes: Finder ---... 1,016 Views / 23 Replies  
Here's mine, it rarely changes:

Finder
--- < divider icon
Mail
iChat
OmniWeb
---
Address Book
iCal
Posted by sja777, on Oct 22, 2002 at 03:42 PM, in macOS
All of my Palms have been able to last for a bit... 834 Views / 8 Replies  
All of my Palms have been able to last for a bit on their backup battery. Never lost anything that way ... lost plenty other ways though! That's why I always HotSync everywhere and backup backup...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 20, 2002 at 04:27 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
IMHO this seems to be right. Under 10.2.2 Elvis... 2,854 Views / 41 Replies  
IMHO this seems to be right. Under 10.2.2 Elvis needs to be turned on via the command line (there has to be a pun there ... :D)

Hopefully they'll sort out the speed issue in a future release (do I...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 15, 2002 at 06:33 PM, in macOS
No Jimmy Carter doesn't use OS X, Apple have just... 2,471 Views / 55 Replies  
No Jimmy Carter doesn't use OS X, Apple have just used a stock image to promote their OS ...

(Go to this LowEndMac article (http://www.lowendmac.com/scripts/portal.php?id=665), if you haven't...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 15, 2002 at 06:24 PM, in macOS
Your problem seems to be with the HotSync Manager... 708 Views / 3 Replies  
Your problem seems to be with the HotSync Manager software. You'll need to get your Mac to respond to the HotSync button *before* you even try to get iSync working.

Use the HotSync Manager...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 14, 2002 at 03:56 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Three in 10.0, problem apparently solved by... 793 Views / 23 Replies  
Three in 10.0, problem apparently solved by upgrading to 10.0.1

And one in 10.1, problem also seems to have been solved with upgrade to 10.1.1.




Stephen
Posted by sja777, on Oct 13, 2002 at 12:01 PM, in macOS
Occasionally I miss the raw speed of OS 9. The... 4,519 Views / 91 Replies  
Occasionally I miss the raw speed of OS 9. The trouble with raw speed is sometimes it exceeds the limit and crashes.

But until OS X came along I'd missed the clean white design of System 7. The...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 12, 2002 at 07:15 PM, in macOS
Another thought. If you haven't used a PDA on a... 3,669 Views / 60 Replies  
Another thought. If you haven't used a PDA on a regular basis before, then I'd go for a cheaper model.

If you get on with using a PDA then sell it on eBay and get a better model if you wish.
...
Posted by sja777, on Oct 11, 2002 at 05:12 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
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