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BackityMac not launching 385 Views / 0 Replies  
I downloaded BackityMac onto a Intel MacPro running OS 10.4.11, but for some reason when I launch Backitymac, it won't open.

I have tried completely uninstalling BackityMac using AppZapper, which...
Posted by mpancha, on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:47 AM, in Applications
iTunes - Report a problem trouble 632 Views / 0 Replies  
I'm trying to see if Apple will let me redownload 2 seasons of South Park that I purchased two weeks ago, but lost when I formatted my MBP and my Time Machine backup failed to truly back up anything....
Posted by mpancha, on Aug 22, 2008 at 11:30 PM, in Applications
Panoramic Image Creator 757 Views / 7 Replies  
Are there any freeware apps. or low cost softwares that can create a panoramic image out of a series?

I took about 12 images from my balcony using a tripod and my digital camera and want to stitch...
Posted by mpancha, on Jul 5, 2008 at 08:35 PM, in Applications
Final Cut Express demo 681 Views / 1 Replies  
Is there a demo version of Final Cut Express? I'd like to have a few employees try it out to see if its an alternative for us to Adobe Premiere Elements on PC that we can use on the Macs.
Posted by mpancha, on Jun 2, 2008 at 04:23 PM, in Applications
Font issue in Safari 1,186 Views / 4 Replies  
<disclaimer>I didn't post this in Applications b/c I think its an OS issue, not specifically Safari.. but I only notice the issue in Safari (so far).</disclaimer>

At work one of the graphic...
Posted by mpancha, on Apr 30, 2008 at 12:07 PM, in macOS
Thanks everyone for your responses. I ended... 879 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks everyone for your responses.

I ended up putting in an order through Throne Computer (http://www.throne.com), a local vendor in Toronto. If anyone in the GTA is looking for any kind of...
Posted by mpancha, on Apr 5, 2008 at 09:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
bearcatrp >> I"ve emailed them inquiring about... 879 Views / 11 Replies  
bearcatrp >> I"ve emailed them inquiring about shipping to Canada. Thanks for the recommendation.
Posted by mpancha, on Apr 2, 2008 at 11:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
mduell >> yep, that's what I"m finding. I've... 879 Views / 11 Replies  
mduell >> yep, that's what I"m finding. I've tried several of my preferred vendors, but no one has them in supply. I'll have to look into NewEgg shipping across the border, thanks for the idea!
Posted by mpancha, on Apr 1, 2008 at 04:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
hmm, that sucks. That makes me have to wait 3... 879 Views / 11 Replies  
hmm, that sucks. That makes me have to wait 3 weeks + shipping time. :(

Thanks Big Mac
Posted by mpancha, on Apr 1, 2008 at 03:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
RAM compatibility 879 Views / 11 Replies  
My office just got a MacPro (quad core) for our new video production department.

We did not order RAM from Apple simply because of the cost, I can generally get RAM for 1/4 of the price from local...
Posted by mpancha, on Apr 1, 2008 at 02:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
In case it helps anyone in the future, here's... 589 Views / 3 Replies  
In case it helps anyone in the future, here's what I've found so far:

For multiple user video chat you must use a iChat on all systems, and must see the multiple video icon next to the username...
Posted by mpancha, on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:27 PM, in Applications
from what I understand from readings online,... 589 Views / 3 Replies  
from what I understand from readings online, SKype only does one on one video chat. I need up to 4 simultaneous video feeds which is why I was thinking iChat.
Posted by mpancha, on Mar 27, 2008 at 02:33 PM, in Applications
Video Conferencing 589 Views / 3 Replies  
At work we are looking into Video Conferencing solutions, and thus far many third party companies have surfaced with pretty high initial setup costs and subsequent monthly or per-use fees.

I've...
Posted by mpancha, on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM, in Applications
I used to organize into subfolders, but gave up... 669 Views / 6 Replies  
I used to organize into subfolders, but gave up on it after Adobe broke on me.

I prefer to organize into subcategory simply so I can find things based on my own logic, just like I do on my Windows...
Posted by mpancha, on Mar 20, 2008 at 06:56 PM, in macOS
I understand its not Apple like (OS X like), but... 1,024 Views / 12 Replies  
I understand its not Apple like (OS X like), but I think having downloads in a Tab would be great. The flaw there though is that if you have multiple windows with multiple tabs, would you really...
Posted by mpancha, on Mar 19, 2008 at 02:52 PM, in Applications
There's also FileZilla FileZilla - Client... 1,219 Views / 11 Replies  
There's also FileZilla FileZilla - Client Download (http://filezilla-project.org/download.php)

I like Filezilla on Windows and Linux, but on the Mac, it works fine, it just doesn't feel quit...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 29, 2008 at 03:37 PM, in Applications
Mail | Rich Formatting 531 Views / 3 Replies  
Is there a way to do rich formatting of my email without having to dig through menus?

Basically I want options for bold/italic/underline, changing fonts, and colors, and the bullet list buttons...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 27, 2008 at 04:19 PM, in Applications
Do the theme packs not include... 27,791 Views / 6 Replies  
Do the theme packs not include transitions/effects as well? I'm not sure as I don't use Keynote, just passing information along in case it could help.
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 27, 2008 at 03:45 PM, in Applications
CW >> I've tried new accounts, both admin and... 701 Views / 6 Replies  
CW >> I've tried new accounts, both admin and non-admin accounts.

@pplejaxhz >> IMAP worked in 10.4, but failed in 10.5, and I set it up following GMail's instructions when I did so. AFter trying...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 27, 2008 at 03:43 PM, in Applications
11:30a - logged into Apple.com and scheduled an... 1,737 Views / 20 Replies  
11:30a - logged into Apple.com and scheduled an appointment at Genius Bar for 12:00p
11:55a - walked into Apple Store at Sherway Gardens (Toronto)
12:00p - Genius Bar rep pulled up my reservation,...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
A good true test would be an action movie with a... 7,307 Views / 119 Replies  
A good true test would be an action movie with a complex scene, offhand I guess that would be Transformers, Live Free Die Hard (I'm assuming, I haven't watched it yet), or Bourne Supremacy.
...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:21 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: I've heard on podcasts (MacBreak Weekly) that TM... 1,916 Views / 34 Replies  
I've heard on podcasts (MacBreak Weekly) that TM does not backup mail... I highly doubt that to be true, but I've never really checked and don't have my external HD with me at the office to check my...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:09 PM, in macOS
I saw Keynote theme packs at the Apple Store... 27,791 Views / 6 Replies  
I saw Keynote theme packs at the Apple Store today:

The Apple Store (Canada) - Keynote Theme Park Nation Elements: Americas...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:06 PM, in Applications
Any ideas? 701 Views / 6 Replies  
Any ideas?
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:04 PM, in Applications
I found quite a few time tracking applications at... 611 Views / 3 Replies  
I found quite a few time tracking applications at the Apple Store, if there's one near you, you should swing by.

I checked the online apple store, but the software isn't quite organized well...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:00 PM, in Applications
So I finally got around to trying an Apple TV in... 7,307 Views / 119 Replies  
So I finally got around to trying an Apple TV in an Apple Store.

lo and behold, the only way I could stream video.... was YouTube.... no way to watch Movies yet here in Canada.

I found this...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 26, 2008 at 02:25 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I just ran across this today, haven't tried it... 611 Views / 3 Replies  
I just ran across this today, haven't tried it myself:

Stunt Software - On The Job (http://stuntsoftware.com/OnTheJob/)
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 25, 2008 at 05:14 PM, in Applications
First install of 10.5 was upgrade and install... 701 Views / 6 Replies  
First install of 10.5 was upgrade and install from 10.4

After Mail didn't work and I had a bit of quirkiness with apps, I did a clean format (this was about 2 days later).

Did another clean...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 25, 2008 at 10:59 AM, in Applications
Poll: I tested it for a month, and during that time... 1,916 Views / 34 Replies  
I tested it for a month, and during that time over-wrote a css file I was working on. Successfully went back to a version from 1 hour beforehand, so it did work.

I do wish I could specify my own...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 25, 2008 at 10:44 AM, in macOS
Mail won't download email 701 Views / 6 Replies  
This problem began after my install of 10.5 many months ago, but I never had time to troubleshoot it until this weekend.

Ever since my install of 10.5 I can not download Gmail, POP email or IMAP...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 23, 2008 at 06:59 PM, in Applications
searched around but didn't have any luck finding... 27,791 Views / 6 Replies  
searched around but didn't have any luck finding downloadable effects and transitions to add into Keynote. Sorry.
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 22, 2008 at 04:42 PM, in Applications
wataru >> some people just want an explanation... 8,013 Views / 4 Replies  
wataru >> some people just want an explanation from their peers... like it or not, that means members of the macnn community we all use and love.

Tiresias >> Perian is basically a bundle of video...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 21, 2008 at 09:01 AM, in Applications
I'm not sorry, but not 100% happy with Leopard... 4,177 Views / 66 Replies  
I'm not sorry, but not 100% happy with Leopard yet. I'm sure that around 10.5.5 I'll be at 100%, but for now, there are just nagging issues I have, nothing really important, just issues I didn't...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 21, 2008 at 08:56 AM, in macOS
Ever since my battery issues started, I've begun... 1,737 Views / 20 Replies  
Ever since my battery issues started, I've begun turning off wifi and bluetooth when I'm not at the computer.

However, prior to these issues, I always had bluetooth and wifi on all the time,...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 21, 2008 at 08:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
So, on this MBP that I've only had since May of... 1,737 Views / 20 Replies  
So, on this MBP that I've only had since May of 2007, can barely hold a charge. I fully charged my laptop last night, and unhooked it from the power at 9am, since then it has been in sleep mode (lid...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 19, 2008 at 09:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Visnaut >> well said. Its surprising how many... 7,307 Views / 119 Replies  
Visnaut >> well said. Its surprising how many people thing film is worse simply because it isn't digital. But that isn't the fault of the public, its thanks to Marketing departments.
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 15, 2008 at 06:42 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
hmm, given all the positive comments about a HD... 1,215 Views / 12 Replies  
hmm, given all the positive comments about a HD upgrade following iFixIt's guide, I just might do the same this weekend. I've used up my 120 GB HD (I went from a 30 GB HD in my iBook to 120GB in my...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 15, 2008 at 06:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have recalibrated my battery (I take this to... 1,737 Views / 20 Replies  
I have recalibrated my battery (I take this to mean drain it fully, recharge fully, is that correct)... I don't do this at scheduled intervals, but it would be safe to say I do once per month, give...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 15, 2008 at 06:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP - battery issues 1,737 Views / 20 Replies  
Ever since I upgraded to OS 10.5 I've noticed my battery life has dropped significantly.

The latest fiasco, I fully charged my MBP 2 days ago. Yesterday I used the laptop for about 5 minutes on...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 14, 2008 at 07:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
:) touche. So far from what I've read... 7,307 Views / 119 Replies  
:) touche.

So far from what I've read online in the forums, AppleTV will be great for Podcasts, its great for the movies I won't care about enjoying the special effects in, but its not going to...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 14, 2008 at 05:20 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
really? that's awesome, and I can't believe I... 4,128 Views / 56 Replies  
really? that's awesome, and I can't believe I never thought to try that. Going to give that a shot at home tonight. I hate having to use a work issued Windows laptop at times instead of my own MBP.
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 14, 2008 at 02:11 PM, in macOS
Not sure what effects are included in this, but... 888 Views / 3 Replies  
Not sure what effects are included in this, but have you tried this iChat effects download from Apple.com?

Apple - Downloads - Email & Chat - More iChat Effects...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 14, 2008 at 01:54 PM, in Applications
jokell >> Considering you're an audio enthusiast,... 7,307 Views / 119 Replies  
jokell >> Considering you're an audio enthusiast, I'll take your word on the audio quality. Visually, I'm very picky, so I'm hoping when I get time to go to an Apple Store I'll get to see a sample...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 14, 2008 at 01:16 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
[QUOTE=jokell82;3602422]The quality was... 7,307 Views / 119 Replies  
[QUOTE=jokell82;3602422]The quality was absolutely fantastic. /QUOTE]

I've heard mixed things regarding the "HD" quality of movie rentals. They are 720p, and that does classify it (loosely) as...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 14, 2008 at 12:03 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I was under the impression that OS X handles this... 1,135 Views / 9 Replies  
I was under the impression that OS X handles this for you and you don't need to manually defrag, or use a 3rd party app for defraging.

Anyone know?
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 13, 2008 at 04:00 PM, in macOS
re: the boxed menu .... when the Apple TV first... 7,307 Views / 119 Replies  
re: the boxed menu .... when the Apple TV first came out, I couldn't wait to see the UI come over to Front Row. It has in Leopard. Now with Take 2, I hope they don't ever bring that over to Front...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 13, 2008 at 03:53 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Also, try iusethis.com to see what other users... 609 Views / 2 Replies  
Also, try iusethis.com to see what other users are using:

iusethis mac software: Free software for the mac population (http://osx.iusethis.com/search?q=finance) (searched for finance)
iusethis...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 13, 2008 at 03:49 PM, in Applications
I've used iBank in the past. Its a great... 609 Views / 2 Replies  
I've used iBank in the past. Its a great program, love the features, however as your database grows, I've found iBank runs slower. This was true on both my iBook and my MacBook Pro (specs in my...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 13, 2008 at 03:47 PM, in Applications
Today's a slow day on MacNN, I'm sure someone... 487 Views / 2 Replies  
Today's a slow day on MacNN, I'm sure someone will come along with help today though.

Personally, I've never even tried searching inside of Time Machine. I've only used TM once to recover a...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 13, 2008 at 03:37 PM, in macOS
I have a similar problem if I go from OS X ->... 532 Views / 1 Replies  
I have a similar problem if I go from OS X -> Windows (XP or Vista) in Bootcamp. On both ends, OS X and Windows, my timm will be several hours off even though I have the clocks set to auto-sync with...
Posted by mpancha, on Feb 13, 2008 at 03:20 PM, in macOS
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