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No becuase the pin sizes were too small - If... 2,449 Views / 4 Replies  
No becuase the pin sizes were too small - If anyone can help I would be extremely grateful
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 7, 2011 at 07:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
I want to use this a s a 100% Windows machine -... 1,674 Views / 8 Replies  
I want to use this a s a 100% Windows machine - Where does the other 8GB go?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 7, 2011 at 07:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Macbook Air Flash Drive Size After Formatting 1,674 Views / 8 Replies  
I bought a 64GB mac book air which is a flash drive

When I formatted this in FAT32 mode I am left with 56GB

Is that normal?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 7, 2011 at 06:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MacMini Heat Sink Pins 2,449 Views / 4 Replies  
The plastics clips that hold the heatsink onto the CPU snapped and the fan now runs at 100%

I ve opened it up and can see the clip[ has snapped but I cannot seem to find a replacement - I have a...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 7, 2011 at 04:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
Installing JUST Windows 7 On Macbook 866 Views / 1 Replies  
I have a new Mac air with only 64GB hard drive and I would like to install just Windows 7 on this

Is that possible and if so how can I do this

I have tried a few times and each time I was...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 7, 2011 at 03:48 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Replacing Mac Mini HeatSink Pin Clips 4,127 Views / 1 Replies  
The plastics clips that hold the heatsink onto the CPU snapped and the fan now runs at 100%

I ve opened it up and can see the clip[ has snapped but I cannot seem to find a replacement - I have a...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Apr 22, 2011 at 05:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
Looking For IPhone Flashlight Which Does Not Switch Off - Use on bike 1,524 Views / 11 Replies  
I m just wondering if anyone has managed to find a flashlight app which does not automatically switch off?

I ve tried a couple from the AppStore and Cydia without any joy - I d like to use the...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Nov 2, 2008 at 07:26 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I cant attatch a screenshot as there is no option... 569 Views / 2 Replies  
I cant attatch a screenshot as there is no option to do so - But the first entry is my router and it does not let you remove this in Airport

Is this a known limitation
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Oct 1, 2008 at 06:20 AM, in Applications
Cant remove dns Server in SysPrefs - Bypassing ISP DNS Server 569 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi All,

I m desperately trying to remove my ISP's DNS server as it slows down lookups - I want to use the opendns server instead

The problem is I cannot remove the existing DNS entry and its...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Oct 1, 2008 at 06:19 AM, in Applications
Thanks - Have you got a link to exactly how this... 1,695 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks - Have you got a link to exactly how this can be done?

Is it hard?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Oct 1, 2008 at 06:08 AM, in macOS
Using TimeMachine To Move To New Machine 1,695 Views / 6 Replies  
I am using a white macbook and will be getting an exact same macbook for work reasons.

Is there any way I can use Timemachine to set up the new machine so I dont need to copy all my files and...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Oct 1, 2008 at 05:02 AM, in macOS
Model Name: MacBook Air Model... 1,021 Views / 6 Replies  
Model Name: MacBook Air
Model Identifier: MacBookAir1,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I remember on the macbooks they used to have... 1,021 Views / 6 Replies  
I remember on the macbooks they used to have different revision numbers which allowed you to see whether it was the latest hardware or not (Are all macbooks Airs exactly the same)?

Do Apple even...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Its definitely hissing even when I am not using... 1,021 Views / 6 Replies  
Its definitely hissing even when I am not using hard drive resources....
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Not loud but an audible humming noise thats... 1,021 Views / 6 Replies  
Not loud but an audible humming noise thats driving me nuts

My old machine did definitely not do that
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Vodafone USB Dongles And Macbook Air 6,235 Views / 4 Replies  
Has anyone used the UK Vodafone dongles?

Do they require specialised software and most importantly does the installer force you for an admin password?

I hate letting applications use escalated...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:50 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
UK Iphone Fair Usage Policy 488 Views / 1 Replies  
I plan on using an iphone for tethering and estimate to need about 3GB worth of data a month

Would this be classed as fair usage?

To be honest I am also thinking about gettinga vodfone USB...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:48 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
UK Iphone DownLoad Speed 629 Views / 3 Replies  
Seriously thinking of getting a new 3G iphone and want to know what to reasonably expect from downloads?

I plan to use this to tether my macbook air and check email / browse the web

Does anyone...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:47 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
First Use Macbook Air - How To Enhance Battery Life 1,269 Views / 3 Replies  
I read somewhere a long time ago that when you get a laptop you should fully charge the machine and then let it run right down

Is this correct?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hissing Noise From New Macbook Air 1,021 Views / 6 Replies  
I ve just had my macbook air replaced as it repeatedly kept shutting down and the genius confirmed that it was not right

I ve now got a brand new macbook air and there is a really annoying hissing...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks - In practise does this actually make much... 427 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks - In practise does this actually make much of a difference to the human eye?

I dont play games but use it for web e,ail browsing
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:03 AM, in Mac Notebooks
DVI External Cable 427 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi All,

I have a choice of using the micro DVI to VGA or the micro DVI -> DVI cable.

I m using a Dell 19 inch monitor which has both connectors and dual input

Does it make any difference...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Exactly How Fast Is The Macbook Air In Practise? 675 Views / 11 Replies  
I have used a first revision macbook 1.83 and was pretty happy with it.

Can anyone provide reliable benchmarks for the macbook air and in particular indicate how hot they get?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 9, 2008 at 05:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ignoring Hot Keys In Parallels 541 Views / 0 Replies  
Does anyone know how to use this?

I use Parallels a lot and need to be able to use keys like Alt+F11 and function keys for VBA debugging

However this always triggers things like System...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:27 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Ended up getting a macbook air - Its awesome! 1,200 Views / 18 Replies  
Ended up getting a macbook air - Its awesome!
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Sep 6, 2008 at 06:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Seriously Considering Getting 17" Macbook 1,200 Views / 18 Replies  
Hi Guys,

Can anyone suggest whether they think think that getting a 17" macbook would be worthwhile.

I currently use a 13 inch macbook with 2GB ram and its been pretty ok but want to upgrade...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Aug 31, 2008 at 07:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Print To PDF - Really Bad Colors - Help 400 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi Guys,

Can anyone please help - I am trying to print to PDF and the colors are coming out really bad.

I ve tried setting the default printer to Adobe 7.0 but this has not helped

Any ideas...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Jul 1, 2008 at 04:58 PM, in macOS
It was actually Zoom on univrsal access :) ... 3,949 Views / 11 Replies  
It was actually Zoom on univrsal access :)

Try it and see how freaky it is
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 11, 2008 at 01:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Any ideas appreciated 2,015 Views / 6 Replies  
Any ideas appreciated
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 9, 2008 at 02:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How difficult is the logic board change? Can... 2,015 Views / 6 Replies  
How difficult is the logic board change?

Can it be done at home?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 9, 2008 at 02:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Macbook First Revision 403 Views / 0 Replies  
Does anayone know what these sell for in the UK?

I need to buy a second hand one and want to understand the price a bit more

If i remember right these are 800 pounds (the basic version) at the...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 9, 2008 at 02:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Display Fuzzy - Genius Thinks Logic Board - Do You Agree 3,949 Views / 11 Replies  
Hi All,

My display has just recently started to be very fuzzy and move sideways very very minimally - But enough to be noticeable

I took it to Apple who said I would have to pay for a complete...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on May 9, 2008 at 02:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Syncing mail Rules From Mac OSX To Ipod 637 Views / 2 Replies  
Does anyone know if this is possible?

I have a few rules on my mac machine for mail and want these carried over otherwise it is useless as I get a lot of spam emails
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Apr 26, 2008 at 11:54 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks - This Is Awesome - Can I Just Ask - Is... 2,704 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks - This Is Awesome - Can I Just Ask - Is There An Article About The Fan Coming On?

My Fan Always Is On When I Watch You Tube :(
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 24, 2008 at 05:50 PM, in macOS
Massive Memory Usage - How to interpret top Results 2,704 Views / 11 Replies  
Hi All,

Here is my top results - A full 2 GB is being used and I dont understand where or how

Any ideas?

Processes: 64 total, 4 running, 1 stuck, 59 sleeping... 357 threads ...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 24, 2008 at 05:34 PM, in macOS
They do not do Mac OS X drivers - Only Windows XP... 509 Views / 2 Replies  
They do not do Mac OS X drivers - Only Windows XP and Vista

Look for yourself - I m really upset and the shop will not take the item back as it has been used
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 23, 2008 at 01:38 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Logitech Keyboard - need help finding drivers 509 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi All,

I just bought a brand new Logitech keyboard and mouse after saving up for them for ages.

I cannot find the mac os x drivers on the logitech website and I ve taken the keyboard out the...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 22, 2008 at 04:58 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
And if anyone knows good podcasts for DB2... 545 Views / 3 Replies  
And if anyone knows good podcasts for DB2 (databases in depth) then please do share :) :) :)
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 22, 2008 at 12:42 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Ipod Webcasts 545 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi All,

Do these things exist? Can you see webcasts on the ipod touch on the move?

I have the ipod touch and want to able to see YouTube clips offline if possible (about DB2 if you must know)...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 22, 2008 at 12:42 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Offering Local Computer Support 573 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi All,

I m thinking of opening a local computer support company to help with Networking and software problems as well as general advice on how to use applications

I work as a developer and...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 15, 2008 at 08:30 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Site Sucker For Ipod Touch 540 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi All,

Does anyone know if you can get the iphone to automatically download news articles so they can be read off line on a train with no internet?

Any ideas?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 11, 2008 at 09:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Ipod Touch Speaker? 736 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi all,

Does anyone know whether the ipod touch has a speaker so music can be listened to through a speaker?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 11, 2008 at 08:57 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Ipod Touch Software Upgrade 518 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi all,

Can anyone confirm what exactly you get for this 20 dollar update?

I ve just bought an ipod touch and am runnig version 1.1.4

Yet itunes still suggests that I download the 20 dollar...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 11, 2008 at 08:57 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
No - not pirating - just looking at... 1,587 Views / 8 Replies  
No - not pirating - just looking at applications...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 11, 2008 at 08:36 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Any ideas of a good torrent site? Thats my... 1,587 Views / 8 Replies  
Any ideas of a good torrent site?

Thats my question...
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 11, 2008 at 08:21 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Ipod Touch Upgrade Through Torrent 1,587 Views / 8 Replies  
Hi All,

Does anyone know a good website like mininova where you can download stuff for the ipod touch from?

Ie - In the correct format?

Any ideas?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 11, 2008 at 08:18 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Any ideas guys? Please? 1,097 Views / 5 Replies  
Any ideas guys? Please?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 2, 2008 at 02:52 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
I dont understand what you mean or how to do it :( 1,097 Views / 5 Replies  
I dont understand what you mean or how to do it :(
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 1, 2008 at 02:20 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Apple Tab Key In Parallels 1,097 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi All,

How can I get Apple + Tab to be used by parallels instead of OS X ?


At the moment I have to use alt + tab which is very annoying.

Any ideas?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 1, 2008 at 11:06 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
yes on the palm rests. What does that... 454 Views / 4 Replies  
yes on the palm rests.

What does that actually mean?
Posted by JamesRedwood, on Mar 1, 2008 at 11:02 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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