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Good Ideas 453 Views / 1 Replies  
In the mean time, you might want try Full Keyboard Access in the the Keyboard panel in System Preferences.

Working with the keyboard is faster.
You can launch items from the keyboard.

If you...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Mar 27, 2003 at 06:44 PM, in macOS
Create a new user in the accounts preferences... 580 Views / 4 Replies  
Create a new user in the accounts preferences pane in System Preferences.

Log in as the new user.

If you no longer experience the problem when logged in as the new user you have some corrupt...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Mar 8, 2003 at 03:07 AM, in macOS
Update for this thread 1,336 Views / 13 Replies  
MicroMV still not a supported format within firewire on macs.

I have used a sony DV converter to get around this. iMovie3 doesn't seem to recognize the converter..yet.
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Feb 19, 2003 at 07:56 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Re: Any way to selectively turn off .avi previewing in the Finder (take two) 938 Views / 7 Replies  
Wth a Finder window open and active, go to the menu bar and select the view menu.

On the bottom click "show view options"

A window will appear with an option to disable the preview pane.
...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Feb 11, 2003 at 01:40 AM, in macOS
And I suppose the Geni should all know EVERYTHING... 2,021 Views / 34 Replies  
And I suppose the Geni should all know EVERYTHING just off the cuff?

Get real. They are smart because they know where to find the solution�not because they already know the solution.
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 25, 2002 at 04:04 AM, in macOS
so the gimp fixed the file?? Some files have... 854 Views / 12 Replies  
so the gimp fixed the file??

Some files have more image info in them than others.

The desktop pic looks for one thing, preview does another, and web browsers do their thing.

I would'nt...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 6, 2002 at 12:33 AM, in macOS
Yes I have QE but just barely on my 550 PB. 854 Views / 12 Replies  
Yes I have QE but just barely on my 550 PB.
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 6, 2002 at 12:16 AM, in macOS
Must be a CMYK issue vs RGB issue. Try... 854 Views / 12 Replies  
Must be a CMYK issue vs RGB issue.

Try converting the file to CMYK and open it in preview.
Aslo see if you destop looks better that way.

Different programs handle RGB and CMYK differently.
It...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 6, 2002 at 12:15 AM, in macOS
IE looks good as well as desktop But Preview... 854 Views / 12 Replies  
IE looks good as well as desktop
But Preview looks crappy
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 6, 2002 at 12:06 AM, in macOS
Re: WTF is Happening to my Desktop Pic? 854 Views / 12 Replies  
is this a screenshot?
A screenshot with your pic works fine for me�looks great.

Using shift+command+three
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 5, 2002 at 11:37 PM, in macOS
Micromv 895 Views / 3 Replies  
Sony using firewire with this new format

Will it work with iMovie or do I need to convert frm s-video to DV?

http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/micromv/
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Sep 18, 2002 at 01:34 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Check it out�I want a "furry" one though...not... 646 Views / 9 Replies  
Check it out�I want a "furry" one though...not like this:

<a href="http://www.charitybouquets.com/pantheraonca.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.charitybouquets.com/pantheraonca.jpg</a>
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Aug 1, 2002 at 01:39 AM, in macOS
OK all you themers... 646 Views / 9 Replies  
I really would like to see a Jag theme based on Pixars CD art for 10.2

Tacky as hell but it would be VERY unique.
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jul 31, 2002 at 03:53 AM, in macOS
drag out addys from ent's addy bk to a folder on... 390 Views / 2 Replies  
drag out addys from ent's addy bk to a folder on desktop
drag in addys from folder on desktop

there are applescripts for this too i think
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jul 25, 2002 at 02:54 AM, in macOS
the only time i have seen osx slow down to the... 581 Views / 12 Replies  
the only time i have seen osx slow down to the extent you are talking about is if you hve 1,000's of files on your desktop.

not sure abou t the beeps though...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jul 25, 2002 at 02:49 AM, in macOS
maybe greenleaf is ahead of his time in how... 1,239 Views / 79 Replies  
maybe greenleaf is ahead of his time in how computers should be:

Greenleaf: "Computer"
Computer: "blleeedeeebeep"
Greenleaf: "This room has too much blue in it"
Computer: "specify perameters"...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jul 13, 2002 at 12:49 AM, in macOS
Apple will astound the crowd at MWNY stating that... 618 Views / 19 Replies  
Apple will astound the crowd at MWNY stating that it will be a free upgrade. (19.99 for a shipped CD version)

$99.00 for the full version of Jag. that will not inlude Mac OS 9.2.2.

New models...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jul 12, 2002 at 01:20 AM, in macOS
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva,... 581 Views / 6 Replies  
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jim Paradise:...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jul 12, 2002 at 01:12 AM, in macOS
logging in� <small>[ 07-12-2002, 01:13 AM:... 581 Views / 6 Replies  
logging in�

<small>[ 07-12-2002, 01:13 AM: Message edited by: SecretAgentX ]</small>
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jul 12, 2002 at 01:10 AM, in macOS
In print Center, Command+D is "Make Default" to... 511 Views / 22 Replies  
In print Center, Command+D is "Make Default" to make a printer on the list the pre-selected printer by default.

In OS9 the Command+D command for not saving did not work in everything because it...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jun 29, 2002 at 03:49 PM, in macOS
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva,... 407 Views / 2 Replies  
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Originally posted by ryonious:
<strong>is...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jun 29, 2002 at 03:41 PM, in macOS
iPods, PC Laptops & Suppoprt 534 Views / 0 Replies  
Should Apple provide support in it's retail environment for XPlay, iPod & PC Laptops via sales staff & the Genius Bar??
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jun 29, 2002 at 01:52 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva,... 1,050 Views / 39 Replies  
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Originally posted by adamtki:
<strong>Apple is...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jun 24, 2002 at 02:00 AM, in macOS
On the other hand� This could be useful when... 623 Views / 47 Replies  
On the other hand�

This could be useful when my wife is using apps that I don't want open. Right now I use an applescript to close all of her messengers when she is finished using the machine. ...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jun 24, 2002 at 12:04 AM, in macOS
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva,... 623 Views / 47 Replies  
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Originally posted by billybob:...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Jun 23, 2002 at 11:52 PM, in macOS
iPod: More than music. 343 Views / 3 Replies  
The iPod needs a forum on MacNN.
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Dec 16, 2001 at 03:08 PM, in Feedback
sheesh! Remember, it's a BETA people, a... 649 Views / 34 Replies  
sheesh!

Remember, it's a BETA people, a BETA!

:)Just kidding!!!
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Dec 14, 2001 at 09:46 PM, in macOS
iMac? PowerBook? iBook? PowerMac? G3? ... 506 Views / 6 Replies  
iMac?
PowerBook?
iBook?
PowerMac?

G3?
G4?

This is the wrong forum anyway�
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Dec 9, 2001 at 10:01 PM, in macOS
Why don't you try to ask us posters how those... 514 Views / 20 Replies  
Why don't you try to ask us posters how those three things are done?

It's so simple a baby could do it.

We are not Apple we are (mostly) Mac Users.
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 29, 2001 at 09:57 PM, in macOS
Have you used the "show in finder" pop-up in the... 557 Views / 6 Replies  
Have you used the "show in finder" pop-up in the dock icon for this?
Maybe if it is an application, you can "show package contents" and find the file for the icon in the resourses folder. Make...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 29, 2001 at 03:13 AM, in macOS
great info but how do i delete an application... 854 Views / 14 Replies  
great info but how do i delete an application that I installed if it is owned by root??
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 27, 2001 at 02:18 AM, in macOS
Simple fix: use an alternative browser... 1,452 Views / 57 Replies  
Simple fix: use an alternative browser application�
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 25, 2001 at 11:45 PM, in Applications
Simple fix: use an alternative browser... 669 Views / 46 Replies  
Simple fix: use an alternative browser application�
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 25, 2001 at 11:45 PM, in macOS
Well OK but IE is sort of a bad example because... 792 Views / 50 Replies  
Well OK but IE is sort of a bad example because you can simply Apple+~ or Apple+Opt+N to cycle between windows (even if they are minimized).
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 15, 2001 at 05:08 PM, in macOS
This is exactly why I like the Mac. What?... 628 Views / 15 Replies  
This is exactly why I like the Mac.

What? You needed to get extra software to config your Windows mouse at optimal performance? Ok so it's fixed (thanks to Apple for popularizing USB).
...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 10, 2001 at 02:07 AM, in macOS
This is exactly why I like the Mac. What?... 733 Views / 20 Replies  
This is exactly why I like the Mac.

What? You needed to get extra software to config your Windows mouse at optimal performance? Ok so it's fixed (thanks to Apple for popularizing USB).
...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 10, 2001 at 02:07 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Apple has OS 10.1 running on the G3 just fine. ... 691 Views / 14 Replies  
Apple has OS 10.1 running on the G3 just fine.

It's the other stuff in the machine that needs to be late model for performance. Don't fall for the Mhz myth. It's the bus speed, the hard drives,...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 10, 2001 at 01:49 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Apple sells solutions, not operating systems. ... 767 Views / 38 Replies  
Apple sells solutions, not operating systems.
All of Apple's commercials lately have been about solutions.

Solutions also sell better than operating systems.
If Apple has a commercial that is...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 10, 2001 at 12:20 AM, in macOS
UPGRADE? iDVD2 has menu motion graphics &... 798 Views / 26 Replies  
UPGRADE?
iDVD2 has menu motion graphics & sound, button placement control, music in the slideshows, new motion themes, a better layout of the interface, 50% more time per CD, it also runs natively...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Nov 2, 2001 at 01:19 AM, in macOS
OK lets talk about WHY. Apple has the apps... 1,579 Views / 78 Replies  
OK lets talk about WHY.

Apple has the apps out that can be out at his time & they work as advertised. iTunes, AppleWorks & iMovie for the most part are consumer apps & the aqua UI features that...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 30, 2001 at 02:23 AM, in macOS
web page... 564 Views / 4 Replies  
web page (http://www.apple.com/macosx/theater/idvd2.html)
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 30, 2001 at 01:45 AM, in macOS
I think the word we are all looking for is not... 654 Views / 10 Replies  
I think the word we are all looking for is not "transparent" but "translucent" & in a varying degree of translucency.

I think it could be very useful with some smaller apps like the messenger app...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 27, 2001 at 08:37 PM, in macOS
I think it is a great idea to theme windows to... 960 Views / 85 Replies  
I think it is a great idea to theme windows to look like aqua.

I could have Virtual PC running even more seamlessly that way.

Also, I think it is good to see the same themes for true blue;
...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 24, 2001 at 02:17 PM, in macOS
It also helps to have the application associated... 598 Views / 11 Replies  
It also helps to have the application associated with the service launched (running).

For instance, grab app, if I have it running in the background, the servie is "available" & not "grayed out".
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 24, 2001 at 12:57 AM, in macOS
Would you mind if I asked you why you want to do... 407 Views / 2 Replies  
Would you mind if I asked you why you want to do this?
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 24, 2001 at 12:51 AM, in macOS
Why would that make a difference to Apple? If... 437 Views / 5 Replies  
Why would that make a difference to Apple?
If you buy from CompUSA for example, Apple still wins.
Think about it. The statement makes no sense & is false.

If I were you I would stop trolling...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Oct 24, 2001 at 12:47 AM, in macOS
Look at the read me on the CD. Hint: the folder... 558 Views / 1 Replies  
Look at the read me on the CD.
Hint: the folder is hidden. Try list view.
http://forums.macnn.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=002977
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Sep 23, 2001 at 09:17 PM, in Applications
Also, if you want to downgrade back to the... 576 Views / 5 Replies  
Also, if you want to downgrade back to the previous version of quicken, you must use your old files that the installer puts into a folder called "old versions" or some such shizznit.
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Sep 23, 2001 at 09:16 PM, in Applications
If you look on the CD, just about 5 miles out of... 576 Views / 5 Replies  
If you look on the CD, just about 5 miles out of view to the right there is a folder containing "unsupported applications"

Bill Minder is one & so are the other highly useful apps that used to...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Sep 23, 2001 at 09:12 PM, in Applications
Good question� I have seen/heard much... 446 Views / 2 Replies  
Good question�

I have seen/heard much discussion about this issue.

We are talking about OS X here, right?

In a perfect world, we would never need such a tool.
Finder windows, when first...
Posted by SecretAgentX, on Aug 28, 2001 at 06:26 PM, in macOS
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