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Thanks for the useful replies guys, My... 744 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the useful replies guys,


My AirPort express is about 3 years old. Have Apple changed the spec on this with a 'stealth' upgrade, or is mine recent enough to handle the b/g...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Sep 9, 2007 at 03:36 PM, in Networking
Lowest common denomiator & low security gaming 744 Views / 4 Replies  
I've got a couple of nagging questions about wireless networks that i can't really find a definitive answer to…

I'm aware that a AirPort/Wi-Fi network will only operate at the 'lowest common...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Sep 9, 2007 at 11:05 AM, in Networking
Thanks -Q- and Nivag for your replies. Nivag,... 860 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks -Q- and Nivag for your replies.
Nivag, looks like you beat me to it :)

Oh well, i know it's only a little more but i thought this might have been one occasion when Apple customers in the...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jul 30, 2007 at 05:37 PM, in Applications
QuickTime Pro key purchase (US or UK) 860 Views / 7 Replies  
Even though Apple added fullscreen viewing to the latest QuickTime update, i still feel the need to upgrade to QuickTime Pro in order to be able to download movie trailers and easily record clips...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jul 30, 2007 at 08:56 AM, in Applications
I used to have a T630, which I was always able to... 1,314 Views / 9 Replies  
I used to have a T630, which I was always able to send SMS texts with via Address Book.
It also received SMS texts and displayed them in a dialogue box, allowing me to log them in Address Book's...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jul 4, 2006 at 11:10 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sharing iTunes with 2 users on 1 iMac 484 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi,

I've only recently gotten round to trying to figure this out, but I remember some of the stuff I tried to fix this issue previously:

I currently share my iTunes music between my user...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Feb 13, 2006 at 02:47 PM, in Applications
Not sure if this is helpful or not... but my... 1,284 Views / 5 Replies  
Not sure if this is helpful or not...

but my CanoScan LiDE 500F scanner (when using the PDF button) scans a document & within seconds of the file being created, Spotlight will be able to find text...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jan 31, 2006 at 11:41 AM, in Applications
I was sure that the 'help/tool-tip' text that... 756 Views / 5 Replies  
I was sure that the 'help/tool-tip' text that appears when you hover the pointer over the Display Sleep slider control in Energy Saver prefs used to say "Dims xx mins. Sleep xx mins".

I just...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Dec 4, 2005 at 06:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
You're welcome :D Hope you enjoy your... 121,495 Views / 401 Replies  
You're welcome :D

Hope you enjoy your now-invincible setup!
Posted by orbital~debris, on Nov 28, 2005 at 07:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hey Brian Live, I'm not sure if you realise,... 121,495 Views / 401 Replies  
Hey Brian Live,

I'm not sure if you realise, but as far as I know, the SoundSticks are designed to be arranged with the weighted ring twisted back (i.e. so the speaker stick is not 'sitting' in...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Nov 28, 2005 at 07:34 AM, in Mac Desktops
But if you don't want to pay extra for scanner... 3,306 Views / 27 Replies  
But if you don't want to pay extra for scanner software on top of the cost of the scanner itself, the Canon software is not bad at all.
Posted by orbital~debris, on Nov 27, 2005 at 10:26 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I'd recommend the Pixma iP 5000... 1,542 Views / 5 Replies  
I'd recommend the Pixma iP 5000 (http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/product_finder/printers/bubble_jet/PIXMA_iP5000/), if it's still available (or if not, it's successor in the Pixma line-up)

When I...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Nov 27, 2005 at 10:25 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I have the CanoScan LiDE 500F... 3,306 Views / 27 Replies  
I have the CanoScan LiDE 500F (http://www.canon.co.uk/lide500f/index.asp) and I'd definitely recommend it.

The scanning process is fast and gives good quality results.
You can tweak the settings...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Nov 27, 2005 at 10:14 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Argh! Were these first-gen SoundSticks? I've... 681 Views / 5 Replies  
Argh!

Were these first-gen SoundSticks? I've a set (purchased in 2000 when I was at uni) which are still - touch wood - working fine, currently flanking my iMac G5.

I hope all units of a...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Nov 22, 2005 at 02:41 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Regardless, I've had the same problem with the... 1,379 Views / 34 Replies  
Regardless, I've had the same problem with the amber button being unusable. It has been greyed out on all windows, whilst the red and green buttons remain usable.

However, I never got to the...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Nov 22, 2005 at 02:34 PM, in macOS
I had the same problem yesterday. The ball... 979 Views / 12 Replies  
I had the same problem yesterday.

The ball scrolled down, but not upwards.
It felt & sounded 'clicky' when rolling it to scroll down, but had more resistance when I tried to scroll up, and had no...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Sep 19, 2005 at 09:11 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I have a Kensington 7-port 'dome' hub attached to... 999 Views / 8 Replies  
I have a Kensington 7-port 'dome' hub attached to my iMac G5, via a USB extender cable that came with my original Apple Pro Keyboard.

Last night, when I took the Canon digital camera cable out of...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Sep 16, 2005 at 09:40 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Wish I'd read this thread earlier! I could... 891 Views / 14 Replies  
Wish I'd read this thread earlier!

I could have gotten my sister to help you out - she's at LU and lives in the city / 'large village'...

Ah... last minute essay panics are now but a fond...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Dec 5, 2004 at 05:42 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Congrats on the new iMac, kcmac and anyone else... 1,533 Views / 9 Replies  
Congrats on the new iMac, kcmac and anyone else who's got/getting one!

Mine is still showing as shipping on the 1st of October :(
My old iMac G3 is starting to display daily warnings about low...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Sep 17, 2004 at 04:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well, if you can't find something that meets your... 937 Views / 19 Replies  
Well, if you can't find something that meets your requirements here, I'd be very surprised:

PixelGirl Presents (http://www.pixelgirlpresents.com/desktops.php)

Nearly all of the desktops...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Aug 25, 2004 at 06:30 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Actually, it looks like the media (or someone... 711 Views / 6 Replies  
Actually, it looks like the media (or someone else�) is hyping this up despite it possibly being false information.
:hmm:
See this article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3891421.stm)

At...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jul 13, 2004 at 04:28 PM, in MacNN Lounge
What's up with these 'chick flick' disclaimers? ... 2,106 Views / 54 Replies  
What's up with these 'chick flick' disclaimers?

If its a good movie / a movie you enjoy - it's just that.
Surely there's no need to state its a 'chick flick', unless you are gonna categorise the...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jul 13, 2004 at 06:43 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Oh yeah - that is another good film. And... 2,106 Views / 54 Replies  
Oh yeah - that is another good film.

And I'll second 'One Hour Photo' as mentioned earlier (it even includes a small Mac-related line spoken by Michael Vartan's character [Agent Vaughn in Alias])...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jul 12, 2004 at 06:20 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Some excellent films I've seen fairly recently: ... 2,106 Views / 54 Replies  
Some excellent films I've seen fairly recently:

The Dreamers
Equilibrium
The Last Samurai
Lost In Translation
Thirteen
Secret Window
Stuck On You
Runaway Jury
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jul 12, 2004 at 10:10 AM, in MacNN Lounge
23. Wow - twenty three... it seems way more... 2,397 Views / 76 Replies  
23.

Wow - twenty three... it seems way more real when you have to write it down!
I swear the age i feel i really am lags behind my actual age by a matter of 3/4 years or so.
Posted by orbital~debris, on May 28, 2004 at 05:55 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Re: iPod Headphones Warranty? 661 Views / 4 Replies  
Hmm,

I'd been meaning to getting round to asking the same question�

My sister bought an iPod along with a PowerBook & HP printer last autumn (as part of the 'Have More Fun, Get More Done'...
Posted by orbital~debris, on May 6, 2004 at 01:52 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
biscuit, I'm using the D-Link Bluetooth... 1,946 Views / 36 Replies  
biscuit,

I'm using the D-Link Bluetooth DBT-120, and it works fine with the T630 for syncing Address Book. However, as i mentioned perviously, to get the T630 to interact with the computer (i.e....
Posted by orbital~debris, on May 5, 2004 at 12:44 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I use a Sony Ericsson T630 with my G3 iMac. ... 1,946 Views / 36 Replies  
I use a Sony Ericsson T630 with my G3 iMac.

The phone itself is cool, very easy to use and fairly nice interface. The operating system reminds me of early Nokias, and seems like an evolution of...
Posted by orbital~debris, on May 2, 2004 at 12:42 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I use a Sony Ericsson T630 with my G3 iMac. ... 1,188 Views / 16 Replies  
I use a Sony Ericsson T630 with my G3 iMac.

The phone itself is cool, very easy to use and fairly nice interface. The operating system reminds me of early Nokias, and seems like an evolution of...
Posted by orbital~debris, on May 2, 2004 at 12:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the info, iDrive - hopefully... 1,810 Views / 17 Replies  
Thanks for the info, iDrive - hopefully mid-February is a worldwide availability date!

I think I'll wait till then and get the new ones for my sister - it's not like anywhere has reduced the price...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jan 21, 2004 at 06:32 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I have a set of the old Soundsticks (great... 1,810 Views / 17 Replies  
I have a set of the old Soundsticks (great speakers!) and was actually about to put some money towards another set as a birthday present for my sister who's just started uni with a new 12-inch...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jan 20, 2004 at 07:02 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
The PowerMate is a really cool looking accessory... 624 Views / 2 Replies  
The PowerMate is a really cool looking accessory for any Mac (to be honest, I think the silver one is way more Mac-like, and the limited edition black one is better suited for PC users / Darth...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jan 20, 2004 at 09:47 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
A few months ago, i bought an iSee for my 1st gen... 1,941 Views / 28 Replies  
A few months ago, i bought an iSee for my 1st gen 5 GB iPod, and it has been a pretty good purchase - it's a very sturdy case, seems to protect the iPod well, fits tightly and gives the impression...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Jan 20, 2004 at 08:46 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Yeah, i've noticed something like this too�... 605 Views / 3 Replies  
Yeah, i've noticed something like this too� However, i'm not sure whether it started with 10.3 or 10.3.1 - my ISP always used to be hard to dial into under Jaguar, but not as problematic as it is now...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:58 AM, in macOS
I bought the Digital IXUS 400 a few months ago. ... 704 Views / 9 Replies  
I bought the Digital IXUS 400 a few months ago.

I'd been looking for a digital camera for quite a long time, thoroughly researching products on the market. After a lot of comparisons with other...
Posted by orbital~debris, on Sep 28, 2003 at 07:50 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
 
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