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iBook G4 Trackpad Voodoo (resolved) 1,232 Views / 1 Replies  
My desire is that this post will be of use to anyone with a similar problem.

The issue:

My trackpad was exhibiting some interesting wonkiness as of late, namely the ability to sense input,...
Posted by finalsortie, on Aug 31, 2008 at 09:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For Certain, 4,169 Views / 59 Replies  
The best BT client for OS X is definitely Transmission (http://www.transmissionbt.com/). (Although this was not always the case) It works very well, has a number if great features, and is in constant...
Posted by finalsortie, on Jun 30, 2008 at 02:14 PM, in Applications
A copy. . . 3,130 Views / 23 Replies  
If you have access to an original Leopard Install DVD, use that.

If you find that your DVD drive is on the fritz, you have a few options.

1.) You can replace the drive. :\

2.) If you have...
Posted by finalsortie, on Jun 27, 2008 at 09:48 AM, in macOS
iPhone 10,632 Views / 217 Replies  
The iPhone is an awesome piece of hardware, period.

However, there are a few things to remember:

1. Apple and AT&T are corporations, thus they have a obligation to make as much money as...
Posted by finalsortie, on Jun 12, 2008 at 11:15 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Smaller Update, 8,241 Views / 132 Replies  
no problems.

:)
Posted by finalsortie, on Jun 3, 2008 at 02:20 PM, in macOS
XBox360. . . 2,540 Views / 59 Replies  
Playing Halo on a 360 with a standard television is like playing Perfect Dark for the N64. . . Looking back, it was great, but now I cannot even tell what I am looking at. . .:eek::cry:

Personally...
Posted by finalsortie, on May 20, 2008 at 12:35 PM, in Gaming
Speed and RAM 17,679 Views / 49 Replies  
RAM will help, but you will only see a marginal gain with normal usage, however really intensive processes will be smoother. I upgraded by iBook from 256 to 768 and did not see much of an outright...
Posted by finalsortie, on May 8, 2008 at 10:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: While we are at it. . . 2,086 Views / 39 Replies  
I have tried running Clam AV (under 10.5), but as my system is a little older it never ran well and I had to uninstall it just to restore smooth operations. In the past I have used Vriex, but I think...
Posted by finalsortie, on May 4, 2008 at 03:03 PM, in macOS
Poll: so far the only 1,373 Views / 23 Replies  
iBook G4: 14 inch Early 2004 revision.

AWESOME MACHINE! Yes, I know 32mb ATI 9200 integrated video, 1.07 G4 Single Core processor, with 768 ram is nothing compared to a new Macbook Pro. . . but...
Posted by finalsortie, on Apr 19, 2008 at 09:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Good Advice 1,759 Views / 25 Replies  
I would definitely follow the advice everyone has given you.

I've never used one of those covers, but considering your trend to spill water on electronics, it might be a good idea.

On a side...
Posted by finalsortie, on Apr 17, 2008 at 07:18 AM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP Design 2,816 Views / 43 Replies  
As much as I like to current design, I would like to see a refresh in the design of the MB and MBP. I think making all their macs aluminum and tweaking the current designs to be more robust would be...
Posted by finalsortie, on Apr 12, 2008 at 05:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
. . . 3,940 Views / 37 Replies  
Ok, from the context of what you wrote. . . OF COURSE KICKING YOUR MAC PRO WOULD SCUFF YOUR PRADA SHOES!!

that aside, WHY WOULD YOU KICK YOUR COMPUTER, unless you have WAY TOO much money to burn,...
Posted by finalsortie, on Apr 11, 2008 at 08:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, I am new here. . . . Sorry, did not... 2,039 Views / 32 Replies  
Yes, I am new here. . . .
Sorry, did not realize that they were the same. That was a very stupid oversight on my part. I will make sure to be more observant in the future.
Posted by finalsortie, on Mar 27, 2008 at 08:16 AM, in Applications
re: original question 2,039 Views / 32 Replies  
"Is there any easy way to remove the searchbar from Safari 3.1? I would rather use the space for a longer URL bar."

1. Control "Right" Click on the Safari window header

2. Click "Customize...
Posted by finalsortie, on Mar 27, 2008 at 07:45 AM, in Applications
10.5! 2,274 Views / 30 Replies  
I am currently running 10.5.2 on a 1.07ghz iBook G4, 768 ram. I tax my system to the max when ever I use it. The computer is generally much faster and more responsive than it ever was under either...
Posted by finalsortie, on Mar 7, 2008 at 12:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I switched from Windows ME, which amazingly was... 3,232 Views / 52 Replies  
I switched from Windows ME, which amazingly was very stable for me, when I decided to delve more deeply into photography and arts. My Uncle, who works for a major newspaper as a Photog., marched me...
Posted by finalsortie, on Feb 26, 2008 at 08:46 PM, in macOS
Leopard is awesome! 4,202 Views / 66 Replies  
(1.07 iBook G4, 768 ram, 10.5.2)
My computer boots faster, the batter lasts longer, and the airport is more consistent (i.e. no annoying disconnection problems like I had in Tiger, not that it...
Posted by finalsortie, on Feb 23, 2008 at 09:02 AM, in macOS
 
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