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Multi-Mac family, how to network home folder between machines? 1,049 Views / 7 Replies  
We are a multi-mac family. Because I don't know how to share home folders, one computer is designated the main computer to keep files, pictures, movies, music, important documents, etc. The other...
Posted by bitjumper, on Aug 22, 2007 at 01:33 AM, in macOS
I wanted to be totally sure - it seems to be a... 11,643 Views / 179 Replies  
I wanted to be totally sure - it seems to be a very common recommendation here. It's easy to do. I was being very careful and checking things every step of the way. The whole upgrade process seemed...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jul 2, 2006 at 02:28 PM, in macOS
Did everything right, still going back to 10.4.6 11,643 Views / 179 Replies  
My 10.4.6 installation had been totally rock solid.

So I did everything I could think of to upgrade to 10.4.7 successfully:

- waited a couple days
- reboot, repair permissions (no...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jul 2, 2006 at 01:27 PM, in macOS
Can two displays show menu bar? 1,332 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi...

Is there a way to have both displays (of a dual monitor setup) have the same menu bar? (Not mirroring the whole display, just the menu bar.) This would be convenient so each window has...
Posted by bitjumper, on Apr 16, 2006 at 06:09 PM, in GUI Customization
Just to add to the data here. I've had my... 1,347 Views / 13 Replies  
Just to add to the data here.

I've had my Quad since 12/3/05. It's been the most stable computer I've ever owned (comparing to both Macs and PCs I've owned since the Apple II days).

I keep...
Posted by bitjumper, on Mar 5, 2006 at 04:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
Power Mac G5 Quad 4x2.5 Gz 4.5 Gigs RAM ... 3,045 Views / 32 Replies  
Power Mac G5 Quad 4x2.5 Gz
4.5 Gigs RAM
Purchased Dec '05

Two display cards:
Nvidia GeForce 6600 -- to one 20"
Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT (Zalman Fan) -- to two 23"

Two internal...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 18, 2006 at 03:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Jebjeb, yes, that cable, but the other end -- the... 3,218 Views / 29 Replies  
Jebjeb, yes, that cable, but the other end -- the end that connects to the mother board. See, I received the card from my dealer and self installed it. As received, the cable was already plugged onto...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 24, 2006 at 02:18 AM, in Mac Desktops
I can lend a few more thoughts... It wasn't... 3,218 Views / 29 Replies  
I can lend a few more thoughts...

It wasn't hard. And the tools I used were just a screw driver and a knife to nick the insulation of the wires to strip the ends. I also had a cue tip, tape, and...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 20, 2006 at 09:38 PM, in Mac Desktops
Just wanted to mention I successfully installed... 3,218 Views / 29 Replies  
Just wanted to mention I successfully installed the Zalman VF700 Cu cooler also. Much quieter. Thanks again for the additional instructions.

I went ahead and used the original cooler's power...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 14, 2006 at 10:45 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hi Jeb, Thanks so much for your description... 3,218 Views / 29 Replies  
Hi Jeb,

Thanks so much for your description and the link to the hardmac site. I'm in the same boat with a very loud 7800.

Could I get more details on your multi-speed fan wiring. I'm not...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 4, 2006 at 02:14 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thank you, thank you for legacy.macnn.com. ... 6,526 Views / 109 Replies  
Thank you, thank you for legacy.macnn.com.

The legacy design is much more useful for me - it is much more informative and easier to skim through. I hope it stays.

Erik
Posted by bitjumper, on Dec 21, 2005 at 10:49 PM, in Feedback
On my Mac Mini, Photoshopt Elements 2 opens... 903 Views / 7 Replies  
On my Mac Mini,

Photoshopt Elements 2 opens raw files in 25 seconds, JPG files in 4 seconds.
iView Media Pro opens raw files in 3 seconds, JPG in 1. (Which is amazing to me!. Cool trick!)
...
Posted by bitjumper, on Sep 25, 2005 at 03:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
Safari: slight scroll jump 30 sec after I scroll a page 463 Views / 2 Replies  
I see a slight scroll about 30 seconds after scrolling a page myself in Safari.

The spontaneous scroll seems to be about a line of text of movement. It happens repeatedly on all pages I visit...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jul 31, 2005 at 03:51 PM, in Applications
Great experience installing Tiger 567 Views / 3 Replies  
I'd like to share something...

With all the bug reporting about Tiger here on MacNN, I have to admit I had myself talked into waiting.

But I happened to be in SF last night and decided to go to...
Posted by bitjumper, on Apr 30, 2005 at 12:59 PM, in macOS
Is single user okay for 1 user 2 Macs? 1,003 Views / 10 Replies  
Anyone know if a single user license for Tiger would be good for installing on both my desktop and laptop in a one person household?

Most all software l have bought support this -- as it is just...
Posted by bitjumper, on Apr 24, 2005 at 06:52 PM, in macOS
I'm having the same problem with my 12" PB 1 GHz... 1,068 Views / 17 Replies  
I'm having the same problem with my 12" PB 1 GHz (Rev B). It is 1 year + 4 months old.

The battery status is:

| | | "IOBatteryInfo" = ({"Capacity"=1393,"Amperage"=18446744073709550236$
...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 28, 2005 at 01:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm having the same problem with my 12" PB 1 GHz... 1,068 Views / 17 Replies  
I'm having the same problem with my 12" PB 1 GHz (Rev B). It is 1 year + 4 months old.

The battery status is:

| | | "IOBatteryInfo" = ({"Capacity"=1393,"Amperage"=18446744073709550236$
...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 28, 2005 at 01:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I use Photoshop Macromedia... 1,874 Views / 20 Replies  
I use

Photoshop
Macromedia Dreamweaver
iPhoto
Garageband

I was a little frustrated with the sluggishness of my 1.42 Gz 512M 4200 RPM Mac Mini -- especially knowing it could be...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 20, 2005 at 05:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
Just to share... I received my 2005fpw this... 12,504 Views / 122 Replies  
Just to share...

I received my 2005fpw this week from Dell for my Mac Mini. I jumped on the $550 special. It has a Jan 05 manufacturing date. FYI, I earlier upgraded my 1.4Gz Mac Mini with 1 GB...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 20, 2005 at 02:02 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
What's Dell's policy on dead pixels? Do they... 5,576 Views / 91 Replies  
What's Dell's policy on dead pixels? Do they have a simple 100% customer satisfaction policy so I could return it if for any reason I'm not satisfied? I've never bought from Dell. I want a perfect...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 7, 2005 at 09:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
I just upgraded my RAM today. I can't imagin... 1,047 Views / 9 Replies  
I just upgraded my RAM today. I can't imagin anything other than the putty knife working well. Upgrading the RAM is very easy compared to the HD. I've done both now. Performance difference is...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 2, 2005 at 09:47 PM, in Mac Desktops
Recieved my Hitachi 7200 rpm HD today. Followed... 8,256 Views / 37 Replies  
Recieved my Hitachi 7200 rpm HD today. Followed the installation as per the service guide posted here. Everything runs so much quicker - and I mean everything. Finder windows, Mail, and...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 2, 2005 at 01:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
Mail autocomplete hang 485 Views / 0 Replies  
When I start entering an email address in the To: field of Mail, all of a sudden I can't type anything anymore. The spinning circle to the far rights starts going and never stops and I get the...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 28, 2005 at 08:55 PM, in Applications
Re: Booted fine; so far, so good 82,134 Views / 651 Replies  
I just received mine today also. Installed in 1 GHz 12" PowerBook Rev B. All came up perfectly normal. I've been running memtest for the last two hours while out at the gym. All was okay when I...
Posted by bitjumper, on Nov 13, 2004 at 01:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Okay, I got the AM pickup to decrease... 1,202 Views / 7 Replies  
Okay,

I got the AM pickup to decrease significantly.

I have an hp 2410 photosmart printer on the USB port of the Airport Express - it is printing fine. When I disconnected the USB cable (from...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jul 18, 2004 at 04:40 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Hi all, I bought the Macally BT Mouse Jr... 1,367 Views / 10 Replies  
Hi all,

I bought the Macally BT Mouse Jr this week. As far as tracking and use, it's just fine. Just as good as the Apple BT mouse. With each side-by-side, I'm prefering the Macally.

But my...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jul 17, 2004 at 12:30 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Airport express picking up an AM radio station 1,202 Views / 7 Replies  
With my new Airport Express connected to my receiver with the mini-plug and being used by iTunes, it is picking up in the background AM 1550 khz, a local radio station. If I turn up the volume on the...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jul 16, 2004 at 10:22 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
No stuttering here. Been running it with iTunes... 1,219 Views / 13 Replies  
No stuttering here. Been running it with iTunes for about an hour. Haven't tried from across the house yet, it's only about 10 feet away right now.

Erik
Posted by bitjumper, on Jul 16, 2004 at 09:44 PM, in MacNN Lounge
With my 3 megapixel camera, iPhoto 4 was... 1,132 Views / 20 Replies  
With my 3 megapixel camera, iPhoto 4 was performing well. But now that I have a 6 megapixel camera, it's just terrible (1Gz G4). Scrolling has long pauses making it hard to use, pictures are blury...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jun 10, 2004 at 11:19 PM, in Applications
Re: Anyone having stability issues with 10.3.4? 940 Views / 14 Replies  
Yes. I've had two. Never had any before then (since I "switched" in October 2003).

For me both occured just after I removed or returned my PowerBook to my desk and external monitor. This used to...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jun 1, 2004 at 08:11 PM, in macOS
Has Mail always prevented sleep? 581 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi...

I was diagnosing why my system wasn't auto-sleeping after the set time period and I discovered it was the Mail program.

I've always had Mail set to check for new mail every minute. But I...
Posted by bitjumper, on May 30, 2004 at 01:10 AM, in macOS
"This is a regular crash message, but they seem... 1,416 Views / 12 Replies  
"This is a regular crash message, but they seem to have changed the appearance of it.

"You say "last October". Do you mean October 2003 or October 2002? This is actually fairly important; your...
Posted by bitjumper, on May 27, 2004 at 11:14 AM, in macOS
10.3.4 Transparent "You need to restart your computer" 1,416 Views / 12 Replies  
Okay, I've *never* seen this before. Just updated to 10.3.4. Did the reboot. All looked good. Closed the lid on my PowerBook, moved to another room, opened it up and saw a small transparent window...
Posted by bitjumper, on May 27, 2004 at 02:10 AM, in macOS
Lightly used iPod okay to charge every night? 634 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi

I have an iPod mini which I use on the go only 1-2 hours a day, 3-4 days a week. At night and during idle days I'm keeping it plugged into the dock charging.

Is this bad on battery life?
...
Posted by bitjumper, on Mar 30, 2004 at 12:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
iPod mini turned me 1,315 Views / 24 Replies  
I always wondered if I'd actually use an iPod if I got one. I'm not a heavy music listener. Once I bought a 64M mp3 player and only used it two or three times. It seemed to be a hassle.

I never...
Posted by bitjumper, on Mar 29, 2004 at 05:27 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
BT500 6,201 Views / 42 Replies  
For anyone else interested, I just ordered and received the BT500 from newegg.com in only four days. After shipping and handling it is $78.99 along with the Bluetooth USB adapter. Although my PB 12"...
Posted by bitjumper, on Mar 10, 2004 at 10:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
So exactly what does the spinning wheel mean? 1,222 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm just curious. I see it all the time, people report seeing it all the time, but I've never read a description of what it actually means. Is it occuring in a low level part of the OS? What triggers...
Posted by bitjumper, on Mar 6, 2004 at 02:02 PM, in macOS
Oh my. Do I feel embarrased now. And I had looked... 583 Views / 3 Replies  
Oh my. Do I feel embarrased now. And I had looked all over for such a setting and didn't know if Mac OS had it. It was set!!

Thanks! I learned something new - even if it is a mystery how it got...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 27, 2004 at 11:59 AM, in macOS
System started logging out when I'm away 583 Views / 3 Replies  
Anyone have an idea? A new problem has surfaced with my 6-month old PB.

About a week ago I returned home, woke up my PB, and was surprised to find it at its login screen. I'm running 10.3.2. I...
Posted by bitjumper, on Feb 26, 2004 at 11:14 PM, in macOS
Best way to replicate content on several pages? 819 Views / 7 Replies  
I am maintaining a couple of web sites - each with about 20 pages of similar look. Many times I find myself having to make a change 20 times in order to keep all the pages looking the same.

I'm...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 30, 2004 at 05:10 AM, in Developer Center
Anyone else know of another source. I haven't... 873 Views / 3 Replies  
Anyone else know of another source. I haven't been able to connect to gatorparrots. I do have an FTP server available if someone can send it to me. PM me for the address & login.

Thanks,
Erik
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 25, 2004 at 05:48 PM, in Developer Center
Mostly same here. Was filtering fine for about a... 1,240 Views / 10 Replies  
Mostly same here. Was filtering fine for about a month.

One evening I switched to learning mode, marked a file as junk, and poof - the program crashed.

It hasn't successfully marked anything...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 20, 2004 at 10:33 PM, in Applications
Is a trial of old Dreamweaver MX available anywhere? 873 Views / 3 Replies  
Is there any place to download a trial of the old Dreamweaver MX version?

I'm desparate for a WSIWIG web page development tool that works well! Any alternatives yet? What an opportunity for...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 19, 2004 at 08:32 PM, in Developer Center
For at least the hp psc 2410 all-in-one, there is... 1,171 Views / 19 Replies  
For at least the hp psc 2410 all-in-one, there is an OS X driver on hp.com dated:

2003-12-30 Version 6.3.4

Just found it today while installing a 2410 myself. Installed it on Panther...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 11, 2004 at 02:45 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
New HP AIO drives on HP site, works after reboot 581 Views / 4 Replies  
I was installing an HP AIO printer today (PSC 4210 I believe) and while on the HP site to get the driver I noticed a new driver dated 12/30/03. (A couple weeks ago I thought the driver there was...
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 11, 2004 at 02:33 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I might have the same problem. But it is... 3,314 Views / 12 Replies  
I might have the same problem. But it is intermittent. Sometimes it goes to sleep after the timeout, sometimes it doesn't. All was very reliable until the slew of updates when Panther came out....
Posted by bitjumper, on Jan 7, 2004 at 05:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Suggestions for a site monitoring utility? 548 Views / 1 Replies  
Anyone know of a simple "site up and running" monitoring tool?

I'd like a little redlight/greenlight indicator on my menubar for each of several websites I'd like to monitor.

I don't need...
Posted by bitjumper, on Dec 27, 2003 at 12:09 AM, in Developer Center
Problem is back: my PB12" is again not reliably... 874 Views / 4 Replies  
Problem is back: my PB12" is again not reliably auto sleeping as per the Energy Saver settings. I come home from being away and it's still on.

SideTrack is no longer installed. Therefore I've...
Posted by bitjumper, on Dec 23, 2003 at 06:09 AM, in macOS
Although I didn't yet get to trying the... 874 Views / 4 Replies  
Although I didn't yet get to trying the permission fixing idea (thanks bergy), I started turning everything off I could think of one by one.

When I got to removing SideTrack 0.7.2 auto sleeping...
Posted by bitjumper, on Dec 19, 2003 at 08:52 PM, in macOS
PowerBook not auto sleeping anymore 874 Views / 4 Replies  
For a couple days now my PowerBook hasn't been automatically sleeping by time anymore. It used to go to sleep very reliably.

It will still sleep on command and by closing the lid.

I've been...
Posted by bitjumper, on Dec 19, 2003 at 06:07 PM, in macOS
 
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