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iMac G4 Mod, engineer advice needed 737 Views / 2 Replies  
I just purchased an iMac G4, mostly because I view it as a piece of art.

I am looking to use this as a photo frame, and maybe to play music from time to time via iTunes.

I am going to run OS...
Posted by NDBounce, on Nov 17, 2010 at 12:02 PM, in Mac Desktops
No. The only question I have is whether there is... 616 Views / 4 Replies  
No. The only question I have is whether there is a way to have the screen saver start instantly rather than waiting 2 minutes or so.

Peace,

O
B unce!
Posted by NDBounce, on Nov 13, 2010 at 09:45 PM, in Applications
App to turn old Mac into Photo Frame 616 Views / 4 Replies  
I am not certain if I am in need of an app or script.

I just acquired a 17" iMac G4 that I want to use mostly as a photo frame. Basically I am not looking to mod the hardware, but simply to turn...
Posted by NDBounce, on Nov 13, 2010 at 04:45 PM, in Applications
Script for Monitoring Time/Activity on Computer 301 Views / 2 Replies  
I use my computer for both personal and business use. I was wondering if there is a script, program, app etc. that can help me report my time on the computer and what activity it was used for.

I...
Posted by NDBounce, on Oct 26, 2010 at 02:22 PM, in Developer Center
Location of Log Files 623 Views / 1 Replies  
I have a simple question. I have a Mac Mini that keeps waking up in the middle of the night (it is in my bedroom connected to an EyeTV and serves simply as a TV/DVR - no other stuff running on it,...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jun 12, 2010 at 09:49 PM, in Mac OS X
Macboko Pro Optical Drive Eject Problems 259 Views / 1 Replies  
My Cousin has a MBP Early 2009 model. Her optical drive keeps trying to eject a CD when there is nothing in the drive.

The only way to get it to stop trying to eject a CD when there is no CD in...
Posted by NDBounce, on Nov 26, 2009 at 03:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I could do the monitor thing. But it still does... 1,405 Views / 5 Replies  
I could do the monitor thing. But it still does not fix the issue of the computer turning itself on when I am not home. Actually, I have taken to shutting down when I am away and at night. Which is...
Posted by NDBounce, on Sep 24, 2009 at 01:24 PM, in Mac Desktops
Mac Mini wakes for no reason 1,405 Views / 5 Replies  
I recently bought a Mac Mini to use as a Television/DVR (I have no TV). I have it set up with an Elgato EyeTV, Apple Bluetoth Keyboard, Kensington Bluetooth Mouse, and Dell 24" Monitor.

It is...
Posted by NDBounce, on Sep 23, 2009 at 11:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Okay, so how do I flush the DNS csche? ... 651 Views / 9 Replies  
Okay, so how do I flush the DNS csche?

Thanks,

O
B unce!
Posted by NDBounce, on Jul 24, 2009 at 09:46 PM, in Networking
There really is no rhyme or reason. If I go to... 651 Views / 9 Replies  
There really is no rhyme or reason. If I go to Yahoo's home page and randomly command-click on 5-10 links, this will happen. If I go to Apple's site and do the same, it will happen, if I go to...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jul 24, 2009 at 09:04 AM, in Networking
Macbook Pro Internet Issue 651 Views / 9 Replies  
I am not certain where to go with this issue, so mods feel free to move it to an appropriate place.

I am running a 2008 MBP 2.4Ghz, 4GB Ram, OS 10.5.7 I am uncertain if this issue is software or...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jul 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM, in Networking
I found the answer to my own question here: ... 2,293 Views / 3 Replies  
I found the answer to my own question here:

Access iPhone Backup, recover files from iPhone backup (http://www.halmaclean.co.uk/2008/09/12/access-iphone-backup-recover-files-from-iphone-backup/)
...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jul 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Recover iPhone Data from Time Machine 2,293 Views / 3 Replies  
I think I did something stupid yesterday, and am hoping someone may be able to help me.

I had some notes on my iPhone, and did a reinstall of the OS 3.0 and set it up as a new phone, so those...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:24 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Hard drive power supply solution needed 341 Views / 2 Replies  
I am having an issue with External Hard drives. I have 3 External hard drives (one connected to an AirPort Extreme for TimeMachine backup, one is a media drive, and one is a duplicate of the Media...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jul 4, 2009 at 01:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks, that gave me what I was looking for! I... 239 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks, that gave me what I was looking for! I feel like an idiot not knowing it was built into the OS.
Posted by NDBounce, on Mar 22, 2009 at 03:47 PM, in Applications
Special Characters / Key finder 239 Views / 3 Replies  
Does anyone know of an app (preferably freeware) that allows me to see all the characters of a font, and the keystrokes necessary to get any specific character to appear?

Unfortunately I am not...
Posted by NDBounce, on Mar 22, 2009 at 02:40 PM, in Applications
Pages does not support background images. I don't... 3,480 Views / 2 Replies  
Pages does not support background images. I don't have open office, so I will have to download that when I am more awake.

Peace,

O
B unce!
Posted by NDBounce, on Jan 20, 2009 at 11:51 PM, in Applications
Background image in Word 2008 Not properly printing 3,480 Views / 2 Replies  
Can someone help me with what I am certain is a simple problem. I have a Word Document that was sent to me. The document has a background image. When I view the document, it looks perfect in print...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jan 19, 2009 at 10:37 PM, in Applications
Turtle777, Can you elaborate on this a little, I... 5,096 Views / 19 Replies  
Turtle777, Can you elaborate on this a little, I am confused. If you read my OP I currently do not have any 500GB drives. I have a 320, and 2 80GB drives. Are you suggesting I should buy 2 500...
Posted by NDBounce, on Oct 30, 2008 at 10:45 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Is it possible to RAID two external Drives 5,096 Views / 19 Replies  
I am hoping to put all my media (~400GB movies/music, etc) on to one media drive. My fear, of course is that Hard Drives die. I am trying to determine the best solution to do this. Currently I have 1...
Posted by NDBounce, on Oct 30, 2008 at 10:37 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
What happens when someone sends an MMS to iPhone? 1,595 Views / 17 Replies  
I have a new 3G iPhone. I am wondering what (if anything) is supposed to happen when someone sends me an MMS. I have heard rumor that I should receive an SMS text telling me to go to some AT&T site...
Posted by NDBounce, on Oct 27, 2008 at 11:05 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I figured this out, and it was much simpler than... 1,882 Views / 3 Replies  
I figured this out, and it was much simpler than I thought. I will post the solution in case someone else needs it in the future.

Using a machine that is running OS 10.5, simply double click the...
Posted by NDBounce, on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:41 PM, in Mac OS X
Unfortunately this did not work. I think that is... 1,882 Views / 3 Replies  
Unfortunately this did not work. I think that is only to open other time machine backups from of the same machine.

I guess on the one hand I should be happy that my backups are secure. But on the...
Posted by NDBounce, on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:12 PM, in Mac OS X
Time Machine Recovery of file from a 2nd machine 1,882 Views / 3 Replies  
Okay I did something rather foolish.

I sent in my MacBook Pro for repairs. However, earlier this morning I recorded a time sensitive podcast in Garage Band. But I forgot to move this file to my...
Posted by NDBounce, on Oct 7, 2008 at 09:45 PM, in Mac OS X
Internet Sharing over Airport 322 Views / 1 Replies  
Hello,

I am trying to share a single internet connect over airport. I am having a problem where computers are connecting to my network but getting self assigned Airport addresses.

I have done...
Posted by NDBounce, on Sep 27, 2008 at 11:17 PM, in Networking
I understand the "normal" behavior could take six... 1,528 Views / 7 Replies  
I understand the "normal" behavior could take six to 10 seconds, etc. I am saying it does not reconnect to the base station at all (not it takes too long to connect) unless I manually select it from...
Posted by NDBounce, on Sep 22, 2008 at 06:18 PM, in Networking
Startup/Shutdown shows unix code 272 Views / 1 Replies  
I got my computer back from Apple after a repair. The repair was to replace the LCD screen on my MacBook Pro (2008) which had LEDs that were not working.

Anwyay, since I got the computer back, I...
Posted by NDBounce, on Sep 18, 2008 at 10:34 AM, in Mac OS X
Airport won't automatically connect to base station 1,528 Views / 7 Replies  
I am having an odd issue that I have never had before. My Macbook Pro (2008 model) will not automatically connect to my Airport Extreme Base Station (I don't have any other base stations at the...
Posted by NDBounce, on Sep 18, 2008 at 10:28 AM, in Networking
This problem occurs when it is open. I am aware... 213 Views / 6 Replies  
This problem occurs when it is open. I am aware that it automatically sleeps when closed.

So it is a situation where it is left open, and awake, and let to sit, and then sleeps, and thus fails to...
Posted by NDBounce, on Aug 14, 2008 at 03:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sleep problems 213 Views / 6 Replies  
I am having a problem with my MacBook Pro (Mar 2008, 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM, OS 10.5.4) and sleeping. I have set my computer to NEVER Sleep in the system prefs, and the disply to sleep after 15 minutes of...
Posted by NDBounce, on Aug 14, 2008 at 12:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP Multitouch Scrolling Issue 138 Views / 0 Replies  
When I was running 10.5.2 I heard that 10.5.3 was supposedly going to fix the scrolling issues with the MBP w/Multitouch pad, where graphics get corrupted as you use the multi-touch pad to scroll....
Posted by NDBounce, on Jul 8, 2008 at 03:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Keynote '08 Effects Help Needed 154 Views / 1 Replies  
I am going to be the emcee for a talent show at my school. I am trying to use Keynote to create a Letterman style Top 10 list.

My issue is this, when creating lists, I can get them to build from...
Posted by NDBounce, on Apr 27, 2008 at 01:27 PM, in Applications
WTB - Harry Potter Mac Game DVD 212 Views / 0 Replies  
Does anyone have the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix game DVD that they have beat or are just sick of playing?

If so, I am willing to buy for the game if it is in working condition. I...
Posted by NDBounce, on Apr 8, 2008 at 06:26 PM, in Marketplace
Setting up Time Machine with Airport Extreme 2,130 Views / 4 Replies  
I am in need of detailed instructions as to how to properly set up Time Machine with an Airport Disk.

I have a 320GB FW/USB disk (Hard Drive) connected to my Airport Extreme Base Station (AEBS). I...
Posted by NDBounce, on Apr 5, 2008 at 02:24 PM, in Networking
Sorry about he unclarity. I was of course... 16,989 Views / 21 Replies  
Sorry about he unclarity. I was of course wondering if I could attach a USB drive to the USB port on the Airport Express and use Time machine with that drive. The answer seems to be no.

So my...
Posted by NDBounce, on Mar 22, 2008 at 10:15 AM, in Networking
Airport Express and Time Machine 16,989 Views / 21 Replies  
Okay, I did a search so forgive me if this is a repeat question (if it is, Admins, please lock and point me to the correct thread).

I am wanting to do wireless backups with Time Machine. Will a...
Posted by NDBounce, on Mar 21, 2008 at 08:28 PM, in Networking
JKT - That is not quite what I am looking to do.... 2,549 Views / 5 Replies  
JKT - That is not quite what I am looking to do. I am looking to reasing the functions. I want f3-5 to be my volume keys. What you suggest will not do this.
Posted by NDBounce, on Mar 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
entourage/mail config question 150 Views / 0 Replies  
I am having some problems configuring entourage/mail on a friend's Mac. His computer was able to function fine using Mail.app prior to his HD crashing. I had to reinstall everything on a new HD for...
Posted by NDBounce, on Mar 10, 2008 at 03:44 PM, in Applications
remap fn keys on MBP? 2,549 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a new low end MacBook Pro. I am upgrading from a Powerbook G4. I have become mildly annoyed that Apple changed the f keys (I don't know if this is new to the March revision, or when). I have...
Posted by NDBounce, on Mar 9, 2008 at 05:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Mine was bought as a gift for me, but from the... 552 Views / 8 Replies  
Mine was bought as a gift for me, but from the Apple Store. I am also a student, so my student discount applied.
Posted by NDBounce, on Feb 26, 2008 at 12:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ultimately I cannot complain, as the machine was... 552 Views / 8 Replies  
Ultimately I cannot complain, as the machine was given to me as a present. But the timing does stink. I am hoping you are correct. Can anyone confirm this "rumor." I am hoping that Apple will help me...
Posted by NDBounce, on Feb 25, 2008 at 08:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I know they are here. Hence my question. 552 Views / 8 Replies  
I know they are here. Hence my question.
Posted by NDBounce, on Feb 25, 2008 at 02:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MacBook Pro Update 552 Views / 8 Replies  
I bought a MacBook Pro last week (Friday) from an Apple Store. With the update imminent, is there any way I can return the current one and get a new one. I know Apple charges a 10% restocking fee. I...
Posted by NDBounce, on Feb 25, 2008 at 01:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Perhaps I was unclear. I am using my Mac as the... 258 Views / 8 Replies  
Perhaps I was unclear. I am using my Mac as the router, by going into System Pref's and turning on Internet Sharing. I just want to monitor to see who is connecting, what my speed is, and make sure...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jan 13, 2008 at 10:19 AM, in Networking
Network Monitoring 258 Views / 8 Replies  
I am currently running a shared internet connection from my Mac. Is there a way I can monitor who is connecting to my shared network as well as what those who are using the connection are doing.
...
Posted by NDBounce, on Jan 10, 2008 at 10:21 AM, in Networking
I should have stated in my original post that I... 770 Views / 8 Replies  
I should have stated in my original post that I have tried all the above suggestions.

I tried to set the settings manually - nothing happened.
I also tried to create a new location - that also...
Posted by NDBounce, on Dec 25, 2007 at 12:29 PM, in Networking
Problems connecting powerbook to internet via ethernet 770 Views / 8 Replies  
I am trying to connect to a public network's internet while on vacation. For some reason when I plug in the ethernet cord to my powerbook G4 (15" 1.5GHZ 10.4.11) I cannot get an internet connection,...
Posted by NDBounce, on Dec 24, 2007 at 02:29 PM, in Networking
Cannot Connect to Internet via Ethernet 458 Views / 1 Replies  
I am trying to connect to a public network's internet while on vacation. For some reason when I plug in the ethernet cord to my powerbook G4 (15" 1.5GHZ 10.4.11) I cannot get an internet connection,...
Posted by NDBounce, on Dec 24, 2007 at 02:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Verizon EVDO vs. National Access 359 Views / 1 Replies  
I am having connecting to the internet via Verizon Wireless (USB720 wireless modem). I am trying to figure out if my connection speed is normal and how to figure if I am on a 3G EVDO network or a...
Posted by NDBounce, on Dec 14, 2007 at 01:41 PM, in Networking
Well, In the tradition of Windows users, I... 1,333 Views / 8 Replies  
Well,

In the tradition of Windows users, I decided to "Upgrade" by going back to Tiger from Leopard. I also noted this:

My internet (according to SpeedTest.net) was 3 times faster while...
Posted by NDBounce, on Dec 10, 2007 at 03:03 PM, in Mac OS X
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