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Best, most popular, supported OS X gamepad?... 1,223 Views / 1 Replies  
I am playing more commercial Mac games but can't get into keyboard control.

Is there a Mac game controller that is pretty widely supported?

Thanks
Posted by frankmcma, on Jun 19, 2011 at 01:40 PM, in Gaming
Time Machine Drive - Does it need to be formatted first?... 658 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a standard internal journaled 1TB drive in my Mac Pro, running Snow Leopard. I use it to store files, etc.

I have so much space left that I want to also use it as a Time Machine drive. Can...
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 13, 2010 at 12:00 PM, in Applications
Mac OSX Software to Learn Typing?... 818 Views / 2 Replies  
Aside from Mavis Beacon, looking for a nice Mac program to learn typing. Ideally something updated regularly with a nice interface, but at this point I have not found much, so any ideas will...
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 5, 2010 at 02:39 PM, in Applications
Yeah I wish I could tell for sure..I searched... 1,260 Views / 3 Replies  
Yeah I wish I could tell for sure..I searched Apple's tech site and there is no mention of the need to be connected to start watching.
Posted by frankmcma, on Dec 13, 2009 at 08:34 PM, in Applications
Any ideas? 1,260 Views / 3 Replies  
Any ideas?
Posted by frankmcma, on Dec 13, 2009 at 07:17 PM, in Applications
Do you need to be connected to internet to start iTunes rented movie?... 1,260 Views / 3 Replies  
I wanted to download a few rentals for a plane flight. Do I need to be connected to the internet at the time I start watching the rented iTunes movie? I know it was required when rentals first came...
Posted by frankmcma, on Dec 13, 2009 at 02:54 PM, in Applications
Yep I googled right to another forum and got... 700 Views / 4 Replies  
Yep I googled right to another forum and got expert advice and the solution..THANKS! :)

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1955197&stqc=true
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 26, 2009 at 04:30 PM, in macOS
No plans on using boot camp, I just took out... 700 Views / 4 Replies  
No plans on using boot camp, I just took out Vista recently, never used it.

Had anyone installed a raid 0 and Max os x? What are the steps?

Frank
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 26, 2009 at 02:48 PM, in macOS
Reinstall Mac Pro and OSX on Raid 0?.. 700 Views / 4 Replies  
I have several 1TB drives and I want to chain 2 using the built in OSX software to make a Raid 0 drive (for speed) for the main system drive.

How do I go about doing a complete OS X reinstall,...
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 26, 2009 at 11:57 AM, in macOS
Any other ideas? Anyone else find a fix?... 470 Views / 5 Replies  
Any other ideas?

Anyone else find a fix? Or having the same problem?
Posted by frankmcma, on Oct 3, 2008 at 09:51 AM, in Applications
Yes..it works for a minute..but then if I switch... 470 Views / 5 Replies  
Yes..it works for a minute..but then if I switch to another folder and then back to it it snaps back to the huge amount. I've tried rebuilding the inbox folder several times with the same result.
Posted by frankmcma, on Oct 2, 2008 at 08:21 PM, in Applications
Mail App says 4294967142 in the inbox... 470 Views / 5 Replies  
...I actually don't have that many. :)

How do I fix this? I use IMAP and Mac Mail functions perfectly..except lately it shows a huge number at the top for the inbox amount.

Thanks!

Frank
Posted by frankmcma, on Oct 2, 2008 at 08:11 PM, in Applications
It will not affect the install...but what about... 2,392 Views / 5 Replies  
It will not affect the install...but what about after the install...can I use bootcamp to just set it up again or do I have to completely reinstall windows
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 28, 2008 at 04:36 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
any ideas? 2,392 Views / 5 Replies  
any ideas?
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 28, 2008 at 04:12 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Redoing OS X Install, do I need to redo Bootcamp/Vista drive too?... 2,392 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a Mac Pro...want to wipe out the HD with a fresh install. I have Vista via boot camp on a different drive..do I need to redo that as well? Reinstall..etc..? Or can I reinstall OS X then run...
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 28, 2008 at 12:05 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Interesting...I have used Crucial in my Mac... 4,521 Views / 31 Replies  
Interesting...I have used Crucial in my Mac laptops and have never had a problem. They work great. I should check out replacement programs...Crucial for 16GB is a couple hundred more than the OWC...
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:07 AM, in Mac Desktops
Excellent suggestions...keep em coming...yeah OWC... 4,521 Views / 31 Replies  
Excellent suggestions...keep em coming...yeah OWC seems to have the better prices so far...I'll check out newegg...
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 27, 2008 at 07:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
Awesome..thanks for the links. Yes I have 4GB now... 4,521 Views / 31 Replies  
Awesome..thanks for the links. Yes I have 4GB now (4 slots used) and have 4 slots left, so I figured 4GB in each for 20GB

More suggestions please....
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ah excellent! I forgot about them Any other... 4,521 Views / 31 Replies  
Ah excellent! I forgot about them

Any other suggestions please post...
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
Best Website to buy Mac Pro RAM? 4,521 Views / 31 Replies  
Was wondering what the best website is to buy Mac Pro RAM (I have a new 8-core 5400). Would like to get some 4GB chips.

I have looked at Crucial..they seem good. But also wondering about Kingston...
Posted by frankmcma, on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
Need a good program to mix selection of MP3s into one big mix... 339 Views / 0 Replies  
Any ideas?

I have seen some OS X mixing programs, but they are mostly for live mixing. I would like a program that I can load in several MP3s...work on the transitions..have the program seamlessly...
Posted by frankmcma, on Jul 21, 2008 at 12:15 AM, in Applications
and no problems? I assume it would be fine... 1,621 Views / 3 Replies  
and no problems?

I assume it would be fine on the windows side...although on the Mac side I know there is no way to manually update the drivers
Posted by frankmcma, on May 20, 2008 at 04:31 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Mac Pro w/ Vista - can I upgrade to newest Nvidia 8800 GT drivers? 1,621 Views / 3 Replies  
I have a Mac Pro Quad with a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT. I dual boot to Windows Vista.
Can I go to the Nvidia site and download their latest drivers in Vista? Is it OK to update them with the newest? ...
Posted by frankmcma, on May 20, 2008 at 03:12 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Can I instal latest Nvidia driver under Vista on a Mac Pro?... 1,363 Views / 1 Replies  
I have a Mac Pro Quad with a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT. I dual boot so I use Windows Vista Extreme separate.

Can I go to the Nvidia site and download their latest drivers? Or do I have to stick with...
Posted by frankmcma, on May 20, 2008 at 03:09 PM, in Gaming
Mighty mouse - assign button to finder?... 426 Views / 0 Replies  
Very simple..I want to assign the middle button (button 3) to pop up a new finder. Any ideas how to do this?

I know I can do the application switcher..but I just want to press the button and up...
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 14, 2008 at 12:27 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Mac Webcams? QuickCam® Pro 9000?... 715 Views / 1 Replies  
Looking for a mac webcam for my Mac Pro? Any out there? Does the new QuickCam® Pro 9000 work with the Mac..anyone using it?

Thanks
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 31, 2008 at 09:42 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Panasonic HDC-SD5 iMovie '08 import speed?... 604 Views / 1 Replies  
Does anyone have the Panasonic HDC-SD5? I've read that the conversion into iMovie can take longer than realtime when bringing in clips, and other places its says it loads right in quick.

How long...
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 16, 2008 at 09:14 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
The manual says they "MUST" meet the 3GBs rating... 740 Views / 4 Replies  
The manual says they "MUST" meet the 3GBs rating to be installed. Would installing 1.5GB/s affect the performance of the Mac Pro? Other than the drive being slower?
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 11, 2008 at 07:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
Mac Pro hard drive expansion..how to tell 3 GB/s?... 740 Views / 4 Replies  
The manual for the Mac Pro states that drives added must be SATA 3 GB/s. I have several drives..two are a year old, another is probably 2 or 3 years old. They are all SATA but not sure of the GB/s...
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 11, 2008 at 05:24 PM, in Mac Desktops
So I was looking at Apple - Airport Express... 1,008 Views / 9 Replies  
So I was looking at Apple - Airport Express (http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/) Let me know if this sounds like it should work:

Downstairs I have my network, Airport Extreme base station...
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 10, 2008 at 04:41 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Really? I was going to buy an Airport Express... 1,008 Views / 9 Replies  
Really? I was going to buy an Airport Express because I initially thought that would work.

Do you know how it hooks up to the G5? Via ethernet? What is the best way to use it to get my G5 on my...
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 10, 2008 at 04:33 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Avoid USB because? Too slow? Ideally a plug and... 1,008 Views / 9 Replies  
Avoid USB because? Too slow? Ideally a plug and play is best and USB is easy.

The ethernet bridge..let me understand...so its a wireless unit that plugs into your ethernet port? And picks up any...
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 10, 2008 at 02:21 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Need Wi-fi option for Late 2005 G5... 1,008 Views / 9 Replies  
I know this is an FAQ, it seems I need to order the AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth Combo Card 661-3692 to give my G5 wireless capability.

However..is there something I can get at my local Best Buy...
Posted by frankmcma, on Mar 10, 2008 at 01:51 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Help: G5 Installed DDR2-5300 RAM shows up as DDR2-3200U... 812 Views / 1 Replies  
Have a Power Mac G5 (Dual 2.0GHz DDR2) and had some RAM in it that was PC2-4200 (which showed correctly in the System Profiler)

I took these out and added new faster DD2-5300 RAM, booted, works...
Posted by frankmcma, on Jan 29, 2008 at 01:07 AM, in Mac Desktops
Best Still Camera for iMovie Movies?... 445 Views / 1 Replies  
Looking for a still camera that shoots a movie that I can drag right into iMovie..and it plays and edits.

Lots of cameras have different formats for like 640x480 30fps video but need to find one...
Posted by frankmcma, on Dec 7, 2007 at 03:26 PM, in Applications
Any ideas? 584 Views / 7 Replies  
Any ideas?
Posted by frankmcma, on Nov 9, 2007 at 12:34 PM, in macOS
I was wondering if the feature worked with the... 584 Views / 7 Replies  
I was wondering if the feature worked with the .mac trial.
Posted by frankmcma, on Nov 9, 2007 at 02:30 AM, in macOS
Does Back to My Mac only work remotely with a paid .Mac account?... 584 Views / 7 Replies  
I am trying the trial of .mac, back to my mac works fine on my network but not from another network to my home network.

Is anyone doing back to my mac, between networks, or remote and home, with...
Posted by frankmcma, on Nov 9, 2007 at 12:24 AM, in macOS
Thanks for the tips! 1,123 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks for the tips!
Posted by frankmcma, on May 4, 2007 at 01:01 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Any ideas? 473 Views / 2 Replies  
Any ideas?
Posted by frankmcma, on May 3, 2007 at 10:16 PM, in Applications
iSync with iCal? Update Automatically?... 473 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a desktop that I want to sync with my wireless macbook...using .mac and ical...any recommendations for this work flow?

The automatic sync setting..does that sync everytime I made a change? ...
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 30, 2007 at 03:21 PM, in Applications
Yes..I use AOL IM for SMS...just wanted to see if... 537 Views / 7 Replies  
Yes..I use AOL IM for SMS...just wanted to see if there was one that was popular and dependable that everyone uses...
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 28, 2007 at 08:03 PM, in Applications
Looking for SMS texting program to cell phones... 537 Views / 7 Replies  
Looking for a basic program to send text SMS messages to a cell phone. Want to have a way to store often texted cell numbers as well. Free or inexpensive is good!

Prefer it not to be a widget,...
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 28, 2007 at 07:52 PM, in Applications
Thanks..I know the keyboard commands..I was... 800 Views / 12 Replies  
Thanks..I know the keyboard commands..I was looking for software that does this..I know its out there because I have used it...any suggestions?

Thanks!

Frank
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 27, 2007 at 05:07 PM, in macOS
Found this program Freeverse : Think... 800 Views / 12 Replies  
Found this program

Freeverse : Think (http://www.freeverse.com/think/)

Very neat....close to what I need...figured I would share it.

Any program ideas? Ideally something I can just install...
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 27, 2007 at 03:36 PM, in macOS
Need software to switch apps like OS9, no windows under... 800 Views / 12 Replies  
I used to have a program long time ago that did this. Wondered what it was or if there is some new software. Bascially want to switch between apps (click on dock icon) and NOT have all the other...
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 27, 2007 at 03:04 PM, in macOS
Awesome...thanks! 1,123 Views / 9 Replies  
Awesome...thanks!
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 25, 2007 at 07:22 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Excellent info..thanks! Is there a Mac... 1,123 Views / 9 Replies  
Excellent info..thanks!

Is there a Mac format that I can use, that can also be read by a PC in case I want to plug it back in the PC? (aside from using Fat32)

Frank
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 25, 2007 at 06:33 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I believe it is yes 1,123 Views / 9 Replies  
I believe it is yes
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 25, 2007 at 05:33 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Can't save to USB hard drive... 1,123 Views / 9 Replies  
I have had a USB hard drive (works on Mac and PC) hooked up to my PC..works fine. I plugged it into my G5 and it pops right up and I can access it fine..however I can't save to it. When I move a...
Posted by frankmcma, on Apr 25, 2007 at 03:42 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
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