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Locked out of Hard Drive 506 Views / 0 Replies  
I was messing with the permission on my external Lacie hard drive and now it's not showing up on my desktop when I plug it in! Grrr... How can I get the permissions back to the default?

Thanks...
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 15, 2006 at 09:48 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
French/Italian Dictionary for Word 384 Views / 0 Replies  
Hello All. Porpoise here. I would like to install a French and/or Italian dictionary (preferably both) for Microsoft Word v. X. I don't know where to find this... Any ideas? I'm running an...
Posted by porpoise, on Feb 6, 2006 at 10:05 AM, in Applications
Low Input signal on microphone. Why? 606 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi all,

I bought an XLR microphone from Shure and an XLR to mini-jack cable. I turn the microphone and plug it into my computer. I open System Preferences>Sound and select Line In from the Input...
Posted by porpoise, on Jul 18, 2005 at 04:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thank You!! 490 Views / 2 Replies  
Thank You So Much!
Posted by porpoise, on Jun 3, 2005 at 10:42 AM, in Applications
Annoying Tabbing in Mail 490 Views / 2 Replies  
When I compose a new message in Mail, I click "tab" to skip from the "to" field to the "cc" field to the "subject" field. I would like to click "tab" again to get to the message body window but...
Posted by porpoise, on Jun 3, 2005 at 09:26 AM, in Applications
Thanks for looking for me!! Actually, I'm not... 1,318 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks for looking for me!! Actually, I'm not opposed to connecting the console to the computer. I have a PowerMac G4 800mhz (Quicksilver 2002). How would I do this?
Posted by porpoise, on Mar 3, 2005 at 10:21 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Apple Cinema Display for Gamecube/PS2? 1,318 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi there,

I have a 17" Apple Cinema Display. It has an ADC connection. I would like to find an cable adaptor so that I can plug my Nintendo Gamecube/Playstation 2 into the monitor instead of...
Posted by porpoise, on Mar 3, 2005 at 01:45 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Apple Mail and Default Addressing 491 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi all,

How do I set the primary email address for someone while using Appel Mail/Address Book?

Perry
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 3, 2004 at 08:04 PM, in macOS
Gamecube on Apple Studio Display 586 Views / 1 Replies  
I would like to use my 17" Apple Studio Display with my Gamecube. Is there someway I can route the Video signal from the Gamecube through my Apple Studio Display? Maybe I have to get a video card...
Posted by porpoise, on Feb 17, 2004 at 09:36 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
GO for it 837 Views / 5 Replies  
I have an 800 Quicksilver. It's awesome. Get it. Notloud either.
Posted by porpoise, on Oct 19, 2002 at 07:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
Playstation 2 on a Mac? 774 Views / 2 Replies  
I want to attach my 17" Apple Studio Display to my Sony Playstation 2. Is this possible? What kind of adaptor cable do I need?

Perry
Posted by porpoise, on Oct 1, 2002 at 01:02 AM, in Mac Desktops
Chimera Connection Errors - AARGH! 438 Views / 1 Replies  
Does anyone else have this problem: when you click on a link, about 50 percent of the time Chimera says a connection cannot be made. I try again, same error, and then again and it finally connects. ...
Posted by porpoise, on Sep 18, 2002 at 12:45 PM, in Applications
I expect WAY more from Apple than Slow but... 1,147 Views / 12 Replies  
I expect WAY more from Apple than Slow but Usable.:mad:
Posted by porpoise, on Sep 10, 2002 at 11:07 AM, in Applications
iCal Friggin Slow!! 1,147 Views / 12 Replies  
Sheesh. I didn't buy a Quicksilver to be able to run a program like iCal at lower than slug-speeds. This is ridiculous. A simple task like resizing the window is NOT fluid. A simple task like...
Posted by porpoise, on Sep 10, 2002 at 09:43 AM, in Applications
Seperators in the Dock? 654 Views / 10 Replies  
Is there any way to put a seperators in the dock like you can in the toolbars?
Posted by porpoise, on Sep 6, 2002 at 12:36 PM, in macOS
Installing OS9 After Jag Installation 435 Views / 2 Replies  
I have an 800mhz Quicksilver. I only have Jaguar installed on my comp but I want to install OS9 now. It won't let me boot up on the 9.1 installer CD that I have. Any hints as to how I can install...
Posted by porpoise, on Sep 3, 2002 at 02:26 PM, in macOS
Issues with Signatures in Mail 408 Views / 0 Replies  
Hey folks,

Is anyone else annoyed how when you are replying to a message, your signature is all the way at the bottom of the message? I would like to have it be right after the text I type for...
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 25, 2002 at 01:33 AM, in Applications
It's busted. It will be fixed soon I am sure. 516 Views / 3 Replies  
It's busted. It will be fixed soon I am sure.
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 24, 2002 at 11:44 PM, in macOS
Thanks so much for your help. I'll try all those... 529 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks so much for your help. I'll try all those suggestions and hopefully it will work. Two questions: how do I zap PRAM in OS X and update my firmware?
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 24, 2002 at 05:00 PM, in macOS
I use the center scroll button to open the... 857 Views / 6 Replies  
I use the center scroll button to open the Applications folder. I've found this very helpful. The software doesn't work for me either in Jag.
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 24, 2002 at 04:18 PM, in Applications
Logitech Mouse Driver Busted in Jag? 481 Views / 2 Replies  
Anyone else notice that the Logitech mouse driver says it does not detect a mouse when there is one plugged in?
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 24, 2002 at 04:11 PM, in macOS
The button lights up perfectly, but nothing... 529 Views / 5 Replies  
The button lights up perfectly, but nothing happens.
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 24, 2002 at 04:04 PM, in macOS
LCD Studio Display Doesn't Put Powermac to Sleep with Jag 529 Views / 5 Replies  
I'm wondering if anyone else is having this problem. When I touch the icon on the lower right hand side of the Apple Studio Display (17 incher for me), it does absolutely nothing. When I had 10.1.5...
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 24, 2002 at 04:01 PM, in macOS
Jaguar ROCKS 4,963 Views / 71 Replies  
Listen up folks. Jaguar is unbelievable. It is EXTREMELY fast, crisp, just rad in all respects. Are there bugs? Yes. But so what? This is a must-have upgrade. Quit your whining about the cost....
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 24, 2002 at 03:06 PM, in macOS
Powerbook Screen as External Display 659 Views / 4 Replies  
Does anyone know how to use a Powerbook display as an external monitor for a Powermac G4 Quicksilver?
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 14, 2002 at 05:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have a Quicksilver 2002 800mhz and I upgraded... 960 Views / 10 Replies  
I have a Quicksilver 2002 800mhz and I upgraded from 256 to 750mb or RAM. Big difference in terms of speed, screen refresh, and swiftness in application switching. With jag you're going to need...
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 7, 2002 at 04:28 AM, in macOS
I have a Quicksilver 2002 800mhz G4 and am very... 1,195 Views / 13 Replies  
I have a Quicksilver 2002 800mhz G4 and am very happy with it. I upgraded from a 400mhz G3 Lombard Powerbook. Of course the difference in speed, pleasure of usage spiked after I got my hands on the...
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 4, 2002 at 06:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
a follow-up question 2,035 Views / 43 Replies  
Currently I have everything installed on one partition. I would like to do three partitions: 9, X, and Docs. The question is - how much space should I allocate for each? Will X keep getting bigger...
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 4, 2002 at 06:14 PM, in macOS
Loud Quicksilver 2002 CD Drive! 569 Views / 1 Replies  
I just got an 800mhz Quicksilver 2002. This baby is as quiet as a mouse EXCEPT when I put in a CD. When the CD drive spins the CD, it is so loud it sounds like a jet is taking off in my living...
Posted by porpoise, on Aug 4, 2002 at 05:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ah ha! Thanks so much for your post. Now the... 639 Views / 8 Replies  
Ah ha! Thanks so much for your post. Now the answer (or at least some possible answers) is at hand. I appreciate your taking the time to put that up here and easing my mind in knowing that I'm not...
Posted by porpoise, on Jul 22, 2002 at 11:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
No, luckily the fan does not come on with the... 639 Views / 8 Replies  
No, luckily the fan does not come on with the Powerbook raised up. But it still freezes in the same manner - this time without the fan running.

Another interesting point. I recently purchased an...
Posted by porpoise, on Jul 21, 2002 at 11:56 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the feedback. I've jacked the... 639 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks for the feedback. I've jacked the Powerbook up on risers to allow about 3 inches of air underneath (to cool off the bottom) and the same thing keeps happening. I've done complete system...
Posted by porpoise, on Jul 21, 2002 at 11:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Powerbook G3 Crash Mystery for a real machead to solve 639 Views / 8 Replies  
This is one for a knowledgeable Mac afficionado to figure out...

My system: Powerbook G3 Lombard 400mhz with 256mb RAM running 10.1.5 with all updates as of 7/20/02.

My problem: My computer...
Posted by porpoise, on Jul 20, 2002 at 11:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Dude, your Powerbook is ****ed. 543 Views / 6 Replies  
Dude, your Powerbook is ****ed.
Posted by porpoise, on Jul 14, 2002 at 07:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What's your Powerbook battery life in OSX? 1,007 Views / 23 Replies  
I'm running a Powerbook G3/400 Lombard with 256mb RAM. In OS X, I get about 1.5 hours with the screen turned down to the lowest brightness setting and the volume off. What do you get?
Posted by porpoise, on Jul 14, 2002 at 06:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I, too, am having the same problems with Software... 751 Views / 26 Replies  
I, too, am having the same problems with Software Update saying everything is up to date when it is not.

<small>[ 07-14-2002, 04:37 PM: Message edited by: porpoise ]</small>
Posted by porpoise, on Jul 14, 2002 at 03:46 PM, in macOS
 
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