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My old g3 400dv special edition circa late 2000... 15,348 Views / 34 Replies  
My old g3 400dv special edition circa late 2000 (which I bought used in 2002!) is still humming along quite nicely at a friend's house. She's had it almost a year, she thinks it's great, and it...
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 13, 2007 at 12:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
A little update on this problem... So the other... 1,309 Views / 10 Replies  
A little update on this problem... So the other day I brought the machine to the Apple Store on 5th Ave. My "Genius" was able to start the computer up on a firewire drive and with the utility on that...
Posted by Stoopid, on Oct 12, 2006 at 04:37 PM, in Mac Desktops
So I got off the phone with Apple phone support.... 1,309 Views / 10 Replies  
So I got off the phone with Apple phone support. The guy basically said because I didn't have apple care and the computer is more than 90 days old, he couldn't troubleshoot the problem with me.

I...
Posted by Stoopid, on Oct 6, 2006 at 09:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for your advice, both of you. From what... 1,309 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks for your advice, both of you.
From what I've gathered from our phone conversations, there's no hard drive icon available in the disk utility menu. We tried to go a few steps into the OS...
Posted by Stoopid, on Oct 6, 2006 at 01:16 AM, in Mac Desktops
Hard drive suddenly not found on intel imac 1,309 Views / 10 Replies  
I'm technical support for my parents and their computer problems, which is why I made them do "the switch" 5 months ago. This evening my mom had a problem that has me really stumped, and quite...
Posted by Stoopid, on Oct 5, 2006 at 10:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
ARD - Client Software, for the computer to be... 1,743 Views / 27 Replies  
ARD - Client Software, for the computer to be controlled, is free and included with Tiger. You access it under the Sharing control panel.

ARD manager software, for the computer to do the remote...
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 10, 2006 at 03:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
:D Just ordered the imac 17" for my PC dedicated... 1,743 Views / 27 Replies  
:D Just ordered the imac 17" for my PC dedicated father and retiree/novice mother. Thanks for the input. I'm also going to install a "one click" ARD like in this thread...
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 10, 2006 at 01:28 AM, in Mac Desktops
This is exactly the same dilemma going on with my... 1,743 Views / 27 Replies  
This is exactly the same dilemma going on with my parents. My dad is still nervous about switching, but I basically told him if he and my newly retired mom want my free technical phone support, he...
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 7, 2006 at 11:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
I don't mind having a green sheet or posterboard... 793 Views / 6 Replies  
I don't mind having a green sheet or posterboard or whatever posted behind me. That's how I figured it would work. There are at least 2 companies that make bluescreen software for iMovie. Imovie uses...
Posted by Stoopid, on Aug 30, 2005 at 11:03 PM, in Applications
I know! It seems like such basic concept that... 793 Views / 6 Replies  
I know! It seems like such basic concept that there'd be dozens of manufacturers, but I don't think anyone has made it yet.
Posted by Stoopid, on Aug 30, 2005 at 01:29 AM, in Applications
iChat and bluescreen plugin? 793 Views / 6 Replies  
Anyone know of any plugins for iChat or AIM or any chat program that allows for near-realtime bluescreening to change a background?

I just got a webcam and am really enjoying video conferencing...
Posted by Stoopid, on Aug 28, 2005 at 04:18 PM, in Applications
WHOAH! That's so cool! Good work! 984 Views / 5 Replies  
WHOAH! That's so cool! Good work!
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 24, 2005 at 01:39 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Re: Re: 15" LCD flat panel imac won't start [solution] 663 Views / 2 Replies  
Yeah it was a minumum charge. I was a little peeved when I learned I could have done it myself and that it was so simple, but I was kind of in a bind... in another country with a limited timeframe,...
Posted by Stoopid, on Jan 28, 2005 at 03:24 PM, in Mac Desktops
15" LCD flat panel imac won't start [solution] 663 Views / 2 Replies  
So my Rev A g4 15" LCD flat panel imac just wouldn't start the other day.

It was put to sleep before I went to bed and when I woke up it wasn't on and wouldn't start. No chime, no power, no...
Posted by Stoopid, on Jan 26, 2005 at 01:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: Demicube. (I guess that's the same as Ursus') ... 1,917 Views / 39 Replies  
Demicube. (I guess that's the same as Ursus')
Semimac.
Posted by Stoopid, on Jan 12, 2005 at 11:39 AM, in Mac Desktops
Nokia 3200 mac compatibility? 542 Views / 0 Replies  
Does anyone have a nokia 3200? Any luck connecting it to a mac?

Best idea I've come up with:
ripping out my old rev A Imac's infrared port, plugging that into my belkin serial/USB adapter.

It...
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 5, 2004 at 01:44 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
yeah search is broken for me, too 513 Views / 9 Replies  
I've tried a dozen times in the past hour and I get the same message you are getting :(

I need to find out what's wrong with my friend's tibook and I know this particular topic has been talked...
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 4, 2004 at 06:58 PM, in Feedback
HP WSJ ad touts laptop that runs Mac OS 643 Views / 6 Replies  
Seriously. Check out page b6 of the Feb 3rd Wall Street Journal. There's an ad for a Hewlett Packard printer/laptop deal (at least in the ny metro edition) that shows an HP laptop running netscape...
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 3, 2003 at 02:15 PM, in MacNN Lounge
CD eject button. Please. Even just a little hole... 619 Views / 12 Replies  
CD eject button. Please. Even just a little hole for a paperclip.
Posted by Stoopid, on Jul 16, 2002 at 10:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
Cool. I'm about to obtain a slot-load. I imagine... 658 Views / 2 Replies  
Cool. I'm about to obtain a slot-load. I imagine it's only a matter of 6months-a year before the power supply craps out and I need to use this chart. Thanks!
Posted by Stoopid, on Jun 28, 2002 at 11:00 AM, in Hardware Hacking
Hey this is great. I appreciate your very... 4,015 Views / 5 Replies  
Hey this is great. I appreciate your very thorough and helpful tips. I'm going to use a 9.04 CD, because that's the disk I have (and know where it is). I'll upgrade to 9.1 when I can find it. Thanks...
Posted by Stoopid, on Jun 12, 2002 at 12:08 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
8.6->9.1 Will I lose my files? 4,015 Views / 5 Replies  
I want to upgrade a b&w g3 from 8.6 to 9.1.
Can I just install it on top of 8.6, or will I lose all of my files?

I'd like to avoid moving files to another computer and then back again, but is...
Posted by Stoopid, on Jun 7, 2002 at 10:35 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
"Rack 'n Roll" Agh! I can just hear Jeff... 1,394 Views / 124 Replies  
"Rack 'n Roll"
Agh! I can just hear Jeff Goldblum's voice being forced to say this in some new pun-ridden apple ad. I'm surprised they didn't say "Rack em up."
Posted by Stoopid, on May 14, 2002 at 03:39 PM, in macOS
"Rack 'n Roll" Agh! I can just hear Jeff... 1,786 Views / 103 Replies  
"Rack 'n Roll"
Agh! I can just hear Jeff Goldblum's voice being forced to say this in some new pun-ridden apple ad. I'm surprised they didn't say "Rack em up."
Posted by Stoopid, on May 14, 2002 at 03:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'd get the emac you think you want to change the... 612 Views / 6 Replies  
I'd get the emac you think you want to change the resolution. This may prove useful if you are running analytical software that looks better in one resolution over another.
Posted by Stoopid, on May 13, 2002 at 09:34 AM, in Mac Desktops
you used a 512 sodimm in a rev a-d? Which one? I... 598 Views / 15 Replies  
you used a 512 sodimm in a rev a-d? Which one? I can't find it under any of the thinkpad T-21 sodimms at Crucial
Posted by Stoopid, on May 3, 2002 at 04:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
Does this have a Mezzanine or other upgradeable... 715 Views / 19 Replies  
Does this have a Mezzanine or other upgradeable slot? Schools keep things a loooong time.

Also, on the mod end of things... I wonder if this can be given an alcohol bath and made clear.
Posted by Stoopid, on May 1, 2002 at 05:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'll test it out on my roommate's blue g3 this... 1,449 Views / 19 Replies  
I'll test it out on my roommate's blue g3 this weekend and let you know.

You may have to put it on some sort of imac-like arm. It doesn't have the most obtuse of viewing angles.
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 12, 2002 at 09:31 AM, in Hardware Hacking
In NY you can collect unemployment if you quit to... 727 Views / 26 Replies  
In NY you can collect unemployment if you quit to further your education, which it sounds like you are.
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 11, 2002 at 03:42 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Audrey is a pretty interesting piece of hardware,... 1,449 Views / 19 Replies  
Audrey is a pretty interesting piece of hardware, especially if you are into x10 stuff or VNC. I have a pretty extensive LAN in my house, so it's fun to put it in different rooms and have it as a...
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 9, 2002 at 12:26 PM, in Hardware Hacking
LOL Face Ache! There are big internal fights... 668 Views / 44 Replies  
LOL Face Ache!

There are big internal fights at sony about this between the hardware and software groups. Sony makes the Vaio, a number of cd drives, and of course, mp3 players.

Check out :...
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 4, 2002 at 04:04 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Once earthstink changed the log on procedure and... 665 Views / 13 Replies  
Once earthstink changed the log on procedure and didn't tell me about it. I had no service for a few weeks, and it was all because they suddenly required "ELN/" in front of my username. When I...
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 4, 2002 at 03:38 PM, in Applications
Don't forget that the average mac user's mind is... 960 Views / 27 Replies  
Don't forget that the average mac user's mind is 20% faster than that of a pc user. :p
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 4, 2002 at 03:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
Oldie but goodie: Take screenshot of coworker's... 552 Views / 8 Replies  
Oldie but goodie:
Take screenshot of coworker's computer desktop. Reverse image. Set image as new desktop. Hide all icons, etc inside a hard to find folder (no name, no icon). Hilarity ensues.
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 1, 2002 at 11:55 AM, in MacNN Lounge
That is the coolest thing ever. Good Job. I want... 893 Views / 11 Replies  
That is the coolest thing ever. Good Job. I want to get some of that lightbulb paint for some other experiments.
Posted by Stoopid, on Apr 1, 2002 at 11:40 AM, in Hardware Hacking
Get an Audrey, the discontinued "internet... 1,449 Views / 19 Replies  
Get an Audrey, the discontinued "internet appliance" from 3com.

I'm actually typing this message on mine now.
3 options (of more, I'm sure)

1.
Depending on how techno savvy you are, you...
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 26, 2002 at 07:38 PM, in Hardware Hacking
everywhere. Radioshack, staples, office depot,... 791 Views / 16 Replies  
everywhere. Radioshack, staples, office depot, any computer store.
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 20, 2002 at 12:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
You new-schoolers with your fancy macs and vector... 508 Views / 12 Replies  
You new-schoolers with your fancy macs and vector programs and fancy right-aligned text.

I got me a Koala Pad and some br�derbund paint. The "mirror" effect is totally tripping. That's why they...
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 14, 2002 at 10:29 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
6 months into owning my 233, the screen started... 490 Views / 3 Replies  
6 months into owning my 233, the screen started to get dim like yours.
I took it to the store and they took a long nylon scredriver and adjusted the hidden brightness knob on (in) the top of the...
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 12, 2002 at 11:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
I'm sure apple will be reducing the price of the... 769 Views / 23 Replies  
I'm sure apple will be reducing the price of the 22" ACD... right after you buy yours ;)
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 11, 2002 at 12:27 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sounds like TCP/IP setting issues. Specifically,... 397 Views / 2 Replies  
Sounds like TCP/IP setting issues. Specifically, that your gateway server's IP address is set to your other mac, not the router.

Go to that control panel and make sure that all of the settings...
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 6, 2002 at 10:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
You don't need a mac to use an ipod. Software... 1,433 Views / 44 Replies  
You don't need a mac to use an ipod. Software dongles came out almost the day after it was released. This one is fairly new, too.

downloads.com -> ipod...
Posted by Stoopid, on Mar 5, 2002 at 01:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
Making fake ID's huh? :p The ghetto way of... 566 Views / 4 Replies  
Making fake ID's huh? :p

The ghetto way of doing it (which is fine for a one-of or mock-up) is to print on clear acetate and adhere it to the surface. I think Avery might even make adhesive clear...
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 26, 2002 at 03:14 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
crappers! :( I think I'm having orange light of... 822 Views / 14 Replies  
crappers! :( I think I'm having orange light of death on my Bondi 233.

Computer froze a moment ago... display locked, cursor unmovable.
Now when I reboot, the computer chimes and stays hung,...
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 20, 2002 at 12:43 AM, in Mac Desktops
That's no poem! That's Milli Vanilli! 852 Views / 15 Replies  
That's no poem! That's Milli Vanilli!
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 15, 2002 at 11:46 AM, in Mac Desktops
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. ... 711 Views / 19 Replies  
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
`._.' `._.' `._.' `._.' `._.' `._.' `._.' `._.'

Crum! Nothing I post is looking right. I guess you need to specify a fixed-width...
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 12, 2002 at 12:08 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Take a picture of the walls as they are now, and... 796 Views / 30 Replies  
Take a picture of the walls as they are now, and then print out the wall paper version of that. If you want to get tricky, you could try switching panels. "Oh that wall? That wall is actually the...
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 12, 2002 at 11:53 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I'm sure in a year there will be a firewire dvd... 666 Views / 15 Replies  
I'm sure in a year there will be a firewire dvd burner that's 4x as fast and half the cost. This is the one feature of the top of the line imac that will date the machine very quickly.
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 7, 2002 at 10:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
well, it happened. On the spectrum of... 1,255 Views / 70 Replies  
well, it happened.

On the spectrum of possible class-action settlements that goes from squat to harmoni processor upgrades, I'm guessing they give us a version of iPhoto or a voucher for $100 off...
Posted by Stoopid, on Feb 5, 2002 at 05:09 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thank you for that posting. I didn't really want... 632 Views / 17 Replies  
Thank you for that posting. I didn't really want a harmoni until I saw your pictures and how easy it looked.
Posted by Stoopid, on Jan 28, 2002 at 10:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
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