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Disregard last post. If you look at it in... 1,715 Views / 24 Replies  
Disregard last post. If you look at it in Terminal it is just a regular directory.
Posted by philc, on Oct 28, 2007 at 04:49 PM, in macOS
How does this relate to iPhoto? 1,715 Views / 24 Replies  
I'm using "iPhoto '08 vesion 7.1 (347)" and noticed /home/xxx/pictures/iPhoto Library seems to be one big file now. I do not recall it being this way in previous versions.

Does this mean TM will...
Posted by philc, on Oct 28, 2007 at 04:32 PM, in macOS
Thank you! 655 Views / 2 Replies  
Thank you!
Posted by philc, on Aug 4, 2007 at 09:22 PM, in Applications
Try this (discontinued) open source client: Fire... 668 Views / 9 Replies  
Try this (discontinued) open source client: Fire : A Multi-Protocol IM Client For OS X (http://fire.sourceforge.net/)

Phil
Posted by philc, on Aug 4, 2007 at 09:03 PM, in Applications
Sorry guy, I'm kind of new to Firefox. :) 638 Views / 9 Replies  
Sorry guy, I'm kind of new to Firefox. :)
Posted by philc, on Aug 4, 2007 at 08:58 PM, in Applications
Absolute best chat client I have found for OS X... 668 Views / 9 Replies  
Absolute best chat client I have found for OS X so far is Adium it is free and works with many protocols including MSN.

You can download it here: Adium - Download (http://www.adiumx.com)

Phil
Posted by philc, on Aug 4, 2007 at 08:55 PM, in Applications
Is this what you are looking for: Tools ->... 638 Views / 9 Replies  
Is this what you are looking for:

Tools -> Add-ons -> Click Themes tab?

Phil
Posted by philc, on Aug 4, 2007 at 08:52 PM, in Applications
iPhoto - iPod Photo Cache 655 Views / 2 Replies  
Question: I found a 4GB folder in my iPhoto Library titled "IPod Photo Cache". Is it safe to remove this folder while iPhoto is not running?

I assume the files are some kind of optimization so...
Posted by philc, on Aug 4, 2007 at 08:31 PM, in Applications
Seasonal Music Block/Toggle 576 Views / 1 Replies  
Just curious how do you stop your iPod in random mode from playing Christmas music all year long? Is there a smart block that looks for the genre of Holiday/Christmas?

I was thinking of removing...
Posted by philc, on Dec 31, 2006 at 01:10 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Tablet Integration 1,321 Views / 18 Replies  
I cannot speak from experience as I've never used a tablet but almost any of these tools will support drag/drop of image from any other application/file system.

Between...
Posted by philc, on Dec 3, 2006 at 12:28 PM, in Applications
TIP: Safari Bookmark Bar Shortcut Keys 478 Views / 0 Replies  
This may be obvious to some but I just found out and it is really saving me time.

If you enable the bookmarks bar and load it up with some shortcuts you can hit them via CMD-1, CMD-2, CMD-3 etc.
...
Posted by philc, on Dec 3, 2006 at 12:04 PM, in Applications
Journler! 1,321 Views / 18 Replies  
I've recently fallen in love with a piece of software that totally fits your description.

Journler by Phil Dow: http://journler.com/
Free for personal use, $25/user commercial.
Posted by philc, on Dec 3, 2006 at 12:41 AM, in Applications
Poll: Sounds like you guys would be all over Dexit... 4,785 Views / 160 Replies  
Sounds like you guys would be all over Dexit (Cash Alternative)
Dexit� INSTEAD (http://www.dexit.com/)

A few food places downtown Toronto are using it. For small transaction it looks interesting...
Posted by philc, on Nov 20, 2006 at 12:10 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Poll: As a previous poster noted here in Canada we have... 4,785 Views / 160 Replies  
As a previous poster noted here in Canada we have $1 & $2 coins already. There is even talk about a $5 coin in the future.

One positive....if you have a change jar at the front-door it can really...
Posted by philc, on Nov 20, 2006 at 11:47 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Maybe as a group we need to put some pressure on... 1,068 Views / 4 Replies  
Maybe as a group we need to put some pressure on them to release a new version? Let them know that there a great number of us who use the application. In my case I manage a bunch of Windows servers...
Posted by philc, on Nov 19, 2006 at 02:51 PM, in Applications
Since there have been no posts so far perhaps you... 596 Views / 2 Replies  
Since there have been no posts so far perhaps you should start packing for the North Pole? :)

Flickr has a wallpaper pool which is images shared by others that are already formatted as wallpaper...
Posted by philc, on Nov 19, 2006 at 02:41 PM, in Applications
MacHeist? 475 Views / 0 Replies  
What is Macheist all about? Is anyone using it?

I hope that the moderators do not find this off-topic.

Phil
Posted by philc, on Nov 19, 2006 at 02:27 PM, in Applications
Thank you to all for your responses we ended up... 742 Views / 4 Replies  
Thank you to all for your responses we ended up buying another AirPort Express to replace the old 802.11b router. The problem is now gone and we got the added benefit of being able to stream to the...
Posted by philc, on Oct 14, 2006 at 09:38 AM, in Networking
thanks 742 Views / 4 Replies  
Chris,

Thanks for taking the time to reply to what seems like an obvious question. I figured as much but wanted a second opinion before spending more money! :)

Phil
Posted by philc, on Oct 10, 2006 at 09:33 PM, in Networking
Airport Express Advice/Opinions 742 Views / 4 Replies  
We recently purchased an AirPort Express and have found it pauses periodically. I'm assuming this is due to our network running 802.11b which is slower than the latest and greatest.

I've turned on...
Posted by philc, on Oct 9, 2006 at 10:34 AM, in Networking
Mail - Meta data on message (tag) 507 Views / 2 Replies  
Is it possible to associate meta data or tags with an email message in Mail?

Phil
Posted by philc, on Sep 4, 2006 at 09:44 PM, in Applications
I don't even keep an icon for my hard drive on... 7,599 Views / 93 Replies  
I don't even keep an icon for my hard drive on the desktop I don't see the point. I very rarely need to access the hard drive, I access my Home folder the dock.
Posted by philc, on Jul 22, 2006 at 11:15 AM, in macOS
Eesh be careful. 3,033 Views / 39 Replies  
Scanning the PB forum today I saw your post and another about an ice cream sandwich meeting a PB.

I think people really should stop eating/drinking near the PB's! If I have a drink near mine I...
Posted by philc, on Mar 30, 2005 at 09:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Is my PB buggered? 675 Views / 4 Replies  
I would sent it back or return it flat out. It really does not matter what policy Apple tries to stick you with. If you bought a new car with that many problems you would not accept it. Nor would...
Posted by philc, on Mar 27, 2005 at 02:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: It finally came! 661 Views / 2 Replies  
Nice, you wil love it! I never leave the house without mine now. I got it about a week ago and with moderate use have not even had to charge the battery yet. It is possible that when I load new...
Posted by philc, on Mar 13, 2005 at 10:31 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I use the shuffle mainly for listening to... 3,421 Views / 26 Replies  
I use the shuffle mainly for listening to Podcasts on the way to/from work. I load them onto the shuffle in the order that I want to hear them. If I happen to want music or have my wife in the car...
Posted by philc, on Mar 13, 2005 at 10:29 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Article: ... 997 Views / 7 Replies  
Article:
http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/57460

Manufacturer:
http://www.luxpro-corp.com/e_575d.htm
Posted by philc, on Mar 13, 2005 at 10:26 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Rev D SuperDrive Dantz Software 582 Views / 0 Replies  
I realize this may be more applicable to the application forum but it applies to PB owners.

I own a Rev D 12" PB which seems to have shipped with the following superdrive:

MATSHITA DVD-R...
Posted by philc, on Feb 28, 2005 at 10:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm not sure what revision I have but I've had my... 29,546 Views / 300 Replies  
I'm not sure what revision I have but I've had my PB for just over one week. It is a 12" two finger scrolling 1.5ghz with 1.25gb ram, 100GB HD and a Superdrive :)

I love it and would never look...
Posted by philc, on Feb 26, 2005 at 08:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No you are not missing anything Impression will... 1,162 Views / 15 Replies  
No you are not missing anything Impression will not yield a bootable backup. It is not the right solution for your needs.
Posted by philc, on Feb 26, 2005 at 04:59 PM, in macOS
The reason impression saves the files as an... 1,162 Views / 15 Replies  
The reason impression saves the files as an archive is that it is creating an 'image' of your backup selection. eg. One large file.

I looked at it as well and it looked OK for the price but I was...
Posted by philc, on Feb 26, 2005 at 02:04 PM, in macOS
Backup Solution 572 Views / 0 Replies  
I was dissapointed that Panther did not ship with a backup/restore solution. Due to just purchasing the new Powerbook buying software including .Mac was out of the question. I have come up with the...
Posted by philc, on Feb 25, 2005 at 07:08 PM, in macOS
Re: what to do with apple 50$ gift card :-) 959 Views / 23 Replies  
itms!
Posted by philc, on Feb 21, 2005 at 11:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Finally got my powerbook. couple of qustions 603 Views / 1 Replies  
Your new laptop would have come with two CDs. An OS 9 CD which you will need to use if you want to run any classic applictions and a software restore CD.

The laptop will have iLife 05 pre-loaded...
Posted by philc, on Feb 21, 2005 at 07:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My sleep light is very important as it lets me... 982 Views / 8 Replies  
My sleep light is very important as it lets me know my PB is breathing. :)
Posted by philc, on Feb 20, 2005 at 12:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: Nothing, I have a 12" and it has no slot! I will... 834 Views / 8 Replies  
Nothing, I have a 12" and it has no slot! I will let you know if this ever presents a problem but I don't foresee it.

One concern I have is if 802.11b/g goes the way of the dodo bird while I...
Posted by philc, on Feb 20, 2005 at 12:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Awesome, we should start a threat or even an... 1,181 Views / 4 Replies  
Awesome, we should start a threat or even an entire forum for switchers! This goes beyond powerbooks.

As I write this I am at work and just went to do a two finger scroll down on my Dell and it...
Posted by philc, on Feb 19, 2005 at 11:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
General Advice I think you have already come... 705 Views / 4 Replies  
General Advice

I think you have already come to the right place. In the MacNN forums you will either find several people who have had your problem or one similar. Failing that you will always...
Posted by philc, on Feb 19, 2005 at 11:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Simon, I have draft more than one response to... 1,107 Views / 15 Replies  
Simon, I have draft more than one response to your question and subsequently erased it. This is a difficult question to answer and I think it is an interesting question. I am going to write a full...
Posted by philc, on Feb 19, 2005 at 11:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
So true, the first time I realized the irony was... 2,236 Views / 59 Replies  
So true, the first time I realized the irony was after making a minor video card update to my parents computer. It did not take very well so I decided to try the system restore, it actually made...
Posted by philc, on Feb 19, 2005 at 12:30 AM, in macOS
It is my first Mac however I have been supporting... 1,107 Views / 15 Replies  
It is my first Mac however I have been supporting a team of graphic designers at work and my wife on her powermac. Funny thing up until last year I hated them but now I love them.

The reason I...
Posted by philc, on Feb 19, 2005 at 12:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Krusty, this has been done thanks for writing up... 1,107 Views / 15 Replies  
Krusty, this has been done thanks for writing up the HTML :)

You guys are so helpful.
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 11:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Excellent thank you! 1,107 Views / 15 Replies  
Excellent thank you!
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 11:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks! Reading my original post it looks like I... 1,107 Views / 15 Replies  
Thanks! Reading my original post it looks like I need to learn to type on this keyboard a bit better as well ;)

12 inch screen not 12 feet hehehehe.
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 11:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
12" PB - Initial Thoughts 1,107 Views / 15 Replies  
So my 12" PB finally arrived here are some initial thoughts:

Good

- Apple & Fedex did an amazing job on delivery.
- The machine is super quiet.
- Why didn't I switch earlier? OSX is slick.
-...
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 11:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Simon, I will try to download the... 8,641 Views / 91 Replies  
Simon,

I will try to download the temperature utility this weekend and run some tests. Here are some comments on the fan, under normal usage it does not come on. This machine is extremely...
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 11:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sticky: Brand New Fully Loaded 12"! 1,704,291 Views / 4,099 Replies  
While I was waiting on my PB the images below were all I ever wanted. I hope this makes anyone waiting on their new PB happy to see how it will arrive.
...
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 10:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
While I have no proof a general trend I'm picking... 885 Views / 8 Replies  
While I have no proof a general trend I'm picking up on in OSX is databases are used much more. This leads to speed as an index is used rather than brute force.

As an example look at the iTunes...
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 01:08 PM, in macOS
One of the problems with Windows System Restore... 2,236 Views / 59 Replies  
One of the problems with Windows System Restore at least in how it is marketed is that it builds false confidence. Also one of the first things most power users will do is turn it off as it slows...
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 01:01 PM, in macOS
My PB is now on a Fedex truck circling somewhere... 22,027 Views / 343 Replies  
My PB is now on a Fedex truck circling somewhere around our city. It is so close I can almost feel it!
Posted by philc, on Feb 18, 2005 at 12:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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