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Thanks for the tip - unfortunately it didn't work... 604 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks for the tip - unfortunately it didn't work for me. As a *ix nerd, this is one of the more unsettling parts of OS X. I wish I could go and flip the appropriate bit in the place where I *know*...
Posted by cruisereg, on Nov 9, 2006 at 02:56 PM, in macOS
Screen locking 604 Views / 2 Replies  
For some reason, my screen lock doesn't work. It asks for a password at bootup, but even with settings to ask for a password exiting the screen saver - you just hit a key and poof, there's my...
Posted by cruisereg, on Nov 7, 2006 at 07:47 PM, in macOS
Although I haven't done a search, I'm not aware... 728 Views / 1 Replies  
Although I haven't done a search, I'm not aware of any LCDs that are designed to be a computer display *first* that has HDMI. Luckily this isn't a big issue, having a display with HDCP and DVI is...
Posted by cruisereg, on Nov 7, 2006 at 03:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
This is 99.9 times out of 100 not supported. The... 683 Views / 2 Replies  
This is 99.9 times out of 100 not supported. The only way I've seen these types of features deployed is via cable modems with integrated analog telephone adapter. This enables the cable company as...
Posted by cruisereg, on Nov 5, 2006 at 09:27 PM, in Networking
WoW 1,158 Views / 15 Replies  
I've got WoW on my Macbook and while I won't be bragging about the performance, it is usable at the low level my character is currently at (10). I turned a few things down and play fullscreen. Its...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 17, 2006 at 06:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No problem. I'm at work presently and the KVM... 838 Views / 7 Replies  
No problem. I'm at work presently and the KVM here is the Avocent SwitchviewDVI:

Avocent - SwitchView DVI 4-port KVM Switch (http://www.avocent.com/web/en.nsf/Content/SwitchViewDVI-4port)

I'm...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 16, 2006 at 03:47 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Remember most credit card companies extended... 737 Views / 10 Replies  
Remember most credit card companies extended coverage of the manufacturers warranty by up to an additional year. I know American Express does this and I've actually used the coverage twice...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 16, 2006 at 11:33 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I'm really sorry to hear about your experience :(... 609 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm really sorry to hear about your experience :( It really sucks and I hope you at least get a new display out of it for your hassle. I'd highly suggest making sure you have several copies of any...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 16, 2006 at 09:34 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Applications->Utilities->Disk Utility if you... 528 Views / 6 Replies  
Applications->Utilities->Disk Utility if you haven't found it already.
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 16, 2006 at 12:33 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I am currently successfully using this: ... 838 Views / 7 Replies  
I am currently successfully using this: Linkskey--PRODUCT DETAILS (http://www.linkskey.com/detail.php?Productid=155)

Unfortunately it appears that its no longer available. I have the *exact*...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 15, 2006 at 11:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I use the Belkin 7 port USB hub (model #F5U237V1)... 854 Views / 6 Replies  
I use the Belkin 7 port USB hub (model #F5U237V1) at work. I like the two vertical ports to pop in usb keys quickly and easily.
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 15, 2006 at 11:07 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
My 2 cents... 896 Views / 11 Replies  
I'm not sure about everyone else, but when I go to HD-DVD or Blu-ray, the smallest display that will be viewing the content will be the 37" 1080p LCD I have or a future display I purchase (I will not...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 15, 2006 at 11:04 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I don't have it with me right now, but whatever... 2,045 Views / 20 Replies  
I don't have it with me right now, but whatever it is, I don't suggest it! It works fine unless you are moving lots and data, the HD thermal shutdown/pause kicks in. I'm looking for another case...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 11, 2006 at 09:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Very cool - I think this is what I was looking... 788 Views / 5 Replies  
Very cool - I think this is what I was looking for. Thanks for the pointer. Its actually scary remembering signals after being away from real Unix admin jobs for nearly ten years.

Thanks again...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 5, 2006 at 03:01 PM, in macOS
+1 for sleep mode 678 Views / 4 Replies  
I love the instant on access.
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 4, 2006 at 02:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Something else to keep in mind is if you plan on... 799 Views / 8 Replies  
Something else to keep in mind is if you plan on using the free warranty feature of your credit card to extend your warranty, you generally need to purchase new stock. I've used this feature a few...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 4, 2006 at 01:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Another beautiful thing.... 2,045 Views / 20 Replies  
When you upgrade yourself, you have spares! My 60Gb stock disk now sits in an external enclosure. I doubt I'll ever use the 2 256Mb SODIMMs, but if I ever need them, they are there.
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 4, 2006 at 12:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Possibly more disposable income, maybe just... 1,066 Views / 12 Replies  
Possibly more disposable income, maybe just farther in debt. I could buy a macbook for every room in my house, but I refused pay the premium for a *single* black macbook.
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 4, 2006 at 11:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
G4 13,120 Views / 170 Replies  
I agree that the G4 is entry level. I had a Powerbook G4 for work and for the applications I needed to run, it was all wrong for me because it was wicked slow. I went back to a Thinkpad running...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 4, 2006 at 08:50 AM, in macOS
To each his own and why I'll never be a switcher! 13,120 Views / 170 Replies  
I have a Mac and have been using Macs on and off since the late 80's. I understand your issues and they are what they are. Computing truly comes down to applications. The best OS/computing...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 4, 2006 at 08:07 AM, in macOS
No I'm not sure, but in general this is how... 788 Views / 5 Replies  
No I'm not sure, but in general this is how things work on other unices. I'm assuming thats the case with OS X as well.


This is an option, but the CLI method doesn't have to be simple - I grok...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 4, 2006 at 01:52 AM, in macOS
Starting and stopping services 788 Views / 5 Replies  
Is there a way to start and stop various OS X services from the CLI? There are a couple of configuration changes I'd like to make from roam from home to office to where ever. I'm talking about ssh,...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 3, 2006 at 07:32 PM, in macOS
Poll: I think the original poster was talking MBP not... 3,961 Views / 105 Replies  
I think the original poster was talking MBP not MB. I can definitely see those types of updates to the MBP, in fact I think Apple has this type of roadmap queued before the initial models are...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 2, 2006 at 03:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Harm them?? How? This doesn't make sense. 1,076 Views / 5 Replies  
Harm them?? How? This doesn't make sense.
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 1, 2006 at 09:38 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
This might not be helpful to you, but I've... 1,076 Views / 5 Replies  
This might not be helpful to you, but I've noticed that with some of my HD devices, the startup sequence while connected makes a difference. This is generally for HDCP, but its worth a shot for your...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 1, 2006 at 11:32 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: My prediction 3,961 Views / 105 Replies  
I don't think we'll see the Core 2 Duo in the Macbook anytime soon. Now with even the lowest end iMac with the Core 2 Duo, I expect the next refresh of the Macbook Pro to be Core 2 Duo without the...
Posted by cruisereg, on Oct 1, 2006 at 09:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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