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Router 903 Views / 5 Replies  
Yeah it could be that Eircom has a role to play. But while downloading it's fine, get really high speeds... just when I pause or stop to go online I can't access the www at all. Even though Airport...
Posted by obelix112za, on Nov 18, 2010 at 04:49 AM, in Networking
I do like Transmission and it's my prefered... 903 Views / 5 Replies  
I do like Transmission and it's my prefered Torrent Client, but I'm at my wits end at this stage.

It's a fast enough line, 8MB
Posted by obelix112za, on Nov 17, 2010 at 10:38 AM, in Networking
I've also tried that, but even if the downloads... 903 Views / 5 Replies  
I've also tried that, but even if the downloads are only crawling, it slows down my interent way too much.
Posted by obelix112za, on Nov 17, 2010 at 10:37 AM, in Networking
Transmission / uTorrent Router problem 903 Views / 5 Replies  
I have an iMac, Leopard 10.5.8

My service provider is Eircom (Ireland) and I'm using a Zyxel Router provided by Eircom. My old router I think was a Motorola.

Every time I pause Transmission to...
Posted by obelix112za, on Nov 16, 2010 at 04:23 PM, in Networking
iDVD File Sizes 591 Views / 5 Replies  
I'm going to try and do that instead, burning the movie to an iso file, will keep you up to date.

Thx
Posted by obelix112za, on Apr 15, 2009 at 12:47 PM, in Applications
iDVD file sizes. 591 Views / 5 Replies  
Nope, I'm using DVD-R to write on, with all the right settings. When the movie file is somewhat over 700MB iDVD gives me the that message.
Posted by obelix112za, on Apr 15, 2009 at 06:04 AM, in Applications
iDVD File Sizes 591 Views / 5 Replies  
Whenever I try to write an .avi (or .mov) movie with iDVd onto DVD, it says: 'content reach maximum duration, pls remove some content' for movies over 700MB. That's without adding chapter markers...
Posted by obelix112za, on Apr 14, 2009 at 07:44 PM, in Applications
I've solved mine, I had to format my HDD anyways,... 484 Views / 2 Replies  
I've solved mine, I had to format my HDD anyways, so I've done a fresh install, but I contacted Apple Us to tell them about this, I'm sure they know anyway.

Before I formatted my HDD, I uninsalled...
Posted by obelix112za, on Jan 29, 2009 at 08:59 AM, in Applications
It's the battery. I just disconnected the... 1,795 Views / 3 Replies  
It's the battery. I just disconnected the battery, plugged it into the mains and it's working perfectly. I'll want to buy a new battery, but not for €130. Anyone knows where I can get one cheaper???
Posted by obelix112za, on Jan 21, 2009 at 06:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Don't think it's the dislpay, the mac seems to go... 1,795 Views / 3 Replies  
Don't think it's the dislpay, the mac seems to go to sleep when it does that, you the leave it about 10secs, press esc and it'll come back on and when it does, it checks the DVD drive 1st and the...
Posted by obelix112za, on Jan 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Macbook Display keeps shutting down 1,795 Views / 3 Replies  
My wife's Macbook, 13inch 2.0Ghz, 2 GB RAM, running Leopard, has a 60GB HDD with around 10GB space left.

This only started today. When I switch on her Mac, it starts, but then the monitor switches...
Posted by obelix112za, on Jan 14, 2009 at 03:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
iDVD no sound 484 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi, I'm using Leopard, fully updated.

When I write a movie in iDVD, I use a .avi file, drag it from its location, then do my menu's etc. This is the way I've been doing it now for around a year.
...
Posted by obelix112za, on Jan 14, 2009 at 11:46 AM, in Applications
Cool, I also bought Album Art Thingy, which works... 527 Views / 5 Replies  
Cool, I also bought Album Art Thingy, which works fairly well, also find the lyrics for the songs.
I'll use iTunes to try and find what AAT can't. The Album Art that iTunes normally gets seems to be...
Posted by obelix112za, on May 21, 2008 at 08:22 AM, in Applications
Update doesn't want to install on my iMac, must... 535 Views / 4 Replies  
Update doesn't want to install on my iMac, must be older.
Posted by obelix112za, on May 20, 2008 at 07:59 PM, in macOS
Thanx, first time with iTunes Store, so was just... 527 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanx, first time with iTunes Store, so was just afraid to run up a bill downloading artwork.
Posted by obelix112za, on May 20, 2008 at 07:58 PM, in Applications
iTunes Album Artwork 527 Views / 5 Replies  
I just created a new store account.
Do you have to pay to download Album Artwork into iTunes?
Posted by obelix112za, on May 20, 2008 at 09:08 AM, in Applications
I'm downloading the update now, so hopefully... 535 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm downloading the update now, so hopefully that'll sort it.
Posted by obelix112za, on May 20, 2008 at 08:04 AM, in macOS
My Leopard is fully updated. It doesn't... 535 Views / 4 Replies  
My Leopard is fully updated.

It doesn't happen very often.

Just annoying really
Posted by obelix112za, on May 20, 2008 at 08:03 AM, in macOS
Dock doesn't load in Leopard 535 Views / 4 Replies  
Just sometimes (actually not very often, probably only the 3rd time now)), when I start my iMac (Alu), running Leopard, the dock doesn't show & I have to restart in order for it to show up.

Not a...
Posted by obelix112za, on May 17, 2008 at 11:36 PM, in macOS
I've done a full test of my Mac. I've tested my... 1,033 Views / 7 Replies  
I've done a full test of my Mac.
I've tested my Mac with Techtool Deluxe & the Mac Hardware Test (full extended test). Everything seems fine.

What I forgot to mention is that I'm downloading to a...
Posted by obelix112za, on Apr 20, 2008 at 08:33 PM, in Applications
Yeah I did actually. I have 4GB RAM bought from... 1,033 Views / 7 Replies  
Yeah I did actually. I have 4GB RAM bought from crucial.com. Do you think tat might be it?
Posted by obelix112za, on Apr 19, 2008 at 10:45 PM, in Applications
Torrent Clients lock up my Mac, necessitate hard shutdown 1,033 Views / 7 Replies  
Hope anyone here can help.

I've tried all torrent clients for Mac. For some reason if I leave them on, and go to work / bed, when I return they've frozen & don't even want to force quit. Can't be...
Posted by obelix112za, on Apr 19, 2008 at 06:53 AM, in Applications
Yeah, after I posted I went & checked Limewire... 464 Views / 2 Replies  
Yeah, after I posted I went & checked Limewire Prefences. Just needed to uncheck the "Auto Open iTunes" box.

Thanx CW
Posted by obelix112za, on Mar 18, 2008 at 07:09 PM, in Applications
iTunes Automatic Copying 464 Views / 2 Replies  
When I download stuff with Limewire, once it downloads, itunes open up automatically and copies whatever I downloaded, and it's really annoying, cause I definitely don't want everything copied. a...
Posted by obelix112za, on Mar 18, 2008 at 04:07 PM, in Applications
Time machine Backup Backup 1,226 Views / 15 Replies  
Hi, is there any way to copy the backup file that Time Machine created on my external HD???
Posted by obelix112za, on Mar 7, 2008 at 11:08 PM, in Applications
Thanx 548 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanx
Posted by obelix112za, on Mar 7, 2008 at 09:37 AM, in macOS
Thanx, I'm fairly new to Mac's, it was just my... 425 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanx, I'm fairly new to Mac's, it was just my File Sharing that wasn't setup right.

Works great now, I've even discovered a way to annoy my fiancee when I'm bored. With screen sharing, it really...
Posted by obelix112za, on Mar 7, 2008 at 09:31 AM, in Networking
HP C6180 Great printer, I have two Mac's,... 1,099 Views / 15 Replies  
HP C6180

Great printer, I have two Mac's, both on Leopard, printer is behind me, away from my Mac's. Print & scan wirelessly.

Really good buy!!!
Posted by obelix112za, on Mar 7, 2008 at 09:27 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Airport Problem 425 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a new iMac, with Leopard & my fiancee has an older Macbook that I just upgraded to Leopard as well.

When both of has has airport switched on, and set up a network connection manually,...
Posted by obelix112za, on Mar 6, 2008 at 08:07 AM, in Networking
2 Mac's, 1 External HDD for Time Machine Backup 548 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm just wondering, can I use one external HDD to with Time Machine to back up manually 2 Mac's, both running Leopard?

I'd only do a manual backup about once a month on each machine.

Thanx
Posted by obelix112za, on Mar 6, 2008 at 08:03 AM, in macOS
FS iMac & Macbook RAM 523 Views / 0 Replies  
I recently bought my 1st iMac (new Alu 20") & with that I bought 4GB RAM from crucial.co.uk

__________________________________________________________________________
1) For SALE: 1GB RAM for new...
Posted by obelix112za, on Dec 31, 2007 at 10:21 AM, in Marketplace
Thanx, I'm downloading the demo now for Mac. I've... 2,393 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanx, I'm downloading the demo now for Mac. I've so many demo's now on my iMac in both PC & iMac. Really looking for a great game. I actually really liked Crysis, but in the end it just seemed like...
Posted by obelix112za, on Dec 23, 2007 at 07:31 AM, in Gaming
Currently I'm playing Serious Sam 2, but I liked... 2,393 Views / 7 Replies  
Currently I'm playing Serious Sam 2, but I liked the 1st one better.

I also have the demo of UT3, but I'm waiting for UT3 on Mac!!!
Posted by obelix112za, on Dec 22, 2007 at 03:21 PM, in Gaming
FPS for Mac 2,393 Views / 7 Replies  
I've been looking and searching for a great game, preferably played on Mac.
I have Boot Camp Running with XP Pro and I've tried demo's of different games like Gears of War (full Game), Crysis &...
Posted by obelix112za, on Dec 22, 2007 at 03:19 PM, in Gaming
I have new Alu 20'', 2.44 + 4GB RAM. In my... 1,462 Views / 8 Replies  
I have new Alu 20'', 2.44 + 4GB RAM.
In my opinion, it might also be bad RAM. I bought my RAM from crucial.com

I'm also running Leopard, parallels & XP Home, but only for one or two small apps....
Posted by obelix112za, on Nov 26, 2007 at 06:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
Renaming a Disc? 1,275 Views / 1 Replies  
I have XP Home running in parallels (for documents etc...) running wothout any problems & I have XP Pro installed vis Boot Camp (gaming) also running smoothly. My question is not a problem, just an...
Posted by obelix112za, on Nov 26, 2007 at 04:27 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Unreal Tournament 2004!!! Or if u can wait, get... 55,173 Views / 16 Replies  
Unreal Tournament 2004!!!
Or if u can wait, get UT3
Posted by obelix112za, on Nov 1, 2007 at 08:39 AM, in Gaming
Samsung is very good as well. I'm looking at a... 639 Views / 8 Replies  
Samsung is very good as well. I'm looking at a Samsung SM225BW 22" LCD for my fiancee & I* just bought a 24" SM245B Samsung LCD, although I'm still waiting on delivery.
Posted by obelix112za, on Nov 1, 2007 at 08:23 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
But, I kinda also lean towards the VX... 771 Views / 7 Replies  
But, I kinda also lean towards the VX Revolution...
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 31, 2007 at 08:23 PM, in Gaming
I'll be using my Mighty Mouse everyday, the other... 771 Views / 7 Replies  
I'll be using my Mighty Mouse everyday, the other I want to buy for gaming.
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 31, 2007 at 08:22 PM, in Gaming
Difference? 771 Views / 7 Replies  
What do you mean it doesn't make any difference? They are different mice, two different manufacturers & built for different purposes.
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 31, 2007 at 08:21 PM, in Gaming
Logitech or Microsoft 771 Views / 7 Replies  
I'm buying a new iMac in 2 weeks. I'll be running XP with Bootcamp for most of my non-Mac gaming (unfortunately).

I'm also getting a Logitech G15...
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 31, 2007 at 10:26 AM, in Gaming
Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at... 11,014 Views / 30 Replies  
Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com (http://www.crucial.com)
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 29, 2007 at 04:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
Samsung 24" connection? 322 Views / 0 Replies  
I just bought a Samsung 24" (245B) LCD Monitor. I bought it online, so it'll be a week or so before I get it. What connection would I need to connect to my 20" iMac (which I haven't bought yet...
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 25, 2007 at 12:21 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Haven't received it, but I just bought a Samsung... 333 Views / 1 Replies  
Haven't received it, but I just bought a Samsung 24" 245B LCD, /i know the back is ugly, luckily it will be facing the wall (obviously), but reviews etc suggests it's a brilliant monitor I no mention...
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 25, 2007 at 12:20 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Than,I've read allot of reviews, but was hoping... 2,147 Views / 3 Replies  
Than,I've read allot of reviews, but was hoping to find someone who really owns one.

Thank You anyway, much appreciated.
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 24, 2007 at 05:21 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: Buffalo Livestation 500GB NAS Drive 1,865 Views / 0 Replies  
Anyone owns a Buffalo Livestation 500GB NAS External Hard Drive?

Would like to buy one, but after reading mixed reviews everywhere on the net, I'm a bit confused as to how good they really are.
...
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 23, 2007 at 05:29 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Samsung SM245B 24" LCD 2,147 Views / 3 Replies  
Anyone here owns a Samsung SM245B 24" LCD Monitor?

About to buy one & would like opinions on what the monitor is like. I'll be using it for gaming and then photoshop as well.
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 23, 2007 at 05:26 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Please do, as I'm really into photography, it'll... 733 Views / 12 Replies  
Please do, as I'm really into photography, it'll be nice to see what you ended up buying.
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 22, 2007 at 06:40 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
You can also look at the Canon Powershot S Range... 733 Views / 12 Replies  
You can also look at the Canon Powershot S Range cameras, like the Powershot S3 IS, also called a bridge camera, cheaper that a DSLR, but no interchangeable lenses, so no extra costs & zoom range...
Posted by obelix112za, on Oct 22, 2007 at 04:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
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