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Address Book Smart Group - Recently Added 508 Views / 1 Replies  
I have an app on my iPhone called "Chrontacts" that allows me to see all the recent contacts I've added in a chronological order. This is very useful for socially active people keeping track of new...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Mar 15, 2012 at 04:37 PM, in Applications
Safari Extension- New Tab URL 858 Views / 1 Replies  
Is there a Safari Extension available similar to Firefox' NewTabURL?:

NewTabURL (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/newtaburl/)

The specific functionality I'm looking for is when...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Mar 9, 2012 at 08:29 AM, in Applications
Unstable firewire hard drives performance in 220 volts countries 911 Views / 3 Replies  
Over the years, I often travel back and forth to the US, Asia and Europe with my MacBook Pro and external firewire hard drives, which were purchased in the USA. While in Europe or Asia, which...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Oct 4, 2011 at 08:25 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Forum Portal Software 432 Views / 0 Replies  
Is there a software for Mac OS specifically designed as a portal for forum browsing/posting besides standard web browsers? Some features:

-Standardized viewing format and size
-Easily browse...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on May 21, 2011 at 04:26 PM, in Applications
Safari Not Loading Web Videos 576 Views / 0 Replies  
For some reason, my Safari is not able to load various web videos from Yahoo Movies or the NYtimes. I can see the ad, but when the video should load I get a message that the video is currently...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on May 21, 2011 at 04:11 PM, in Applications
Yahoo Mail IMAP with Apple Mail 1,804 Views / 3 Replies  
After using Yahoo Mail IMAP for years on my iPhone, I was excited when I read a Wikipedia article stating that one can use IMAP on Apple Mail for the desktop also. I followed the instructions listed...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on May 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM, in Applications
Cool thx for the help Spheric Harlot! 932 Views / 2 Replies  
Cool thx for the help Spheric Harlot!
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Mar 28, 2010 at 01:45 AM, in Applications
Garageband- Sound Gave Out, Now Popping 932 Views / 2 Replies  
In Garageband '09, while scrubbing through 1 track I encountered some performance lag issues, which I clicked continue. But then all sound basically has given out and I hear pops instead. Even...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Mar 27, 2010 at 04:10 AM, in Applications
Text Captions in MS Word 510 Views / 0 Replies  
I've created an MS Word 2008 legal document where in the paragraph a person would fill in their name and other information. What I would like to do is have small text underneath the underline that...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Jan 13, 2010 at 10:24 PM, in Applications
OK, I'm a retard :-p I just realized after... 2,642 Views / 6 Replies  
OK, I'm a retard :-p

I just realized after all this time that during a search there is a button for "All Mailboxes" that finds mail even if it's under the globe folders. Even though I have the...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Dec 30, 2009 at 03:07 AM, in Applications
And yes, I'm using IMAP 2,642 Views / 6 Replies  
And yes, I'm using IMAP
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Dec 30, 2009 at 02:44 AM, in Applications
Great info! So now I have a bunch of folder... 2,642 Views / 6 Replies  
Great info!

So now I have a bunch of folder underneath including:
Deleted Messages
Drafts
Junk
Sent Messages
Trash

How can I have Drafts go to Drafts and Sent Messages go to Sent area...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Dec 30, 2009 at 02:44 AM, in Applications
Apple Mail- Folders within the Inbox 2,642 Views / 6 Replies  
I've used Apple Mail for years but struggled so long with the folder structure. I would love for my multiple "Mailboxes" (folders) to go under the Inbox like such:
...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Dec 30, 2009 at 02:22 AM, in Applications
Apple Mail Template 683 Views / 1 Replies  
I want to send e-mails to several people with basically the same content but slight changes with heading and some small details. When I save my e-mail as a draft, after I send it the Draft...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Dec 8, 2009 at 04:38 AM, in Applications
iWeb vs Rapidweaver vs Wordpress 887 Views / 1 Replies  
I want to create a website with a blog that has the ability to add comments and easily insert photos or video. I've been debating back and forth about using iWeb '09, Rapidweaver or Wordpress. ...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Oct 29, 2009 at 05:54 AM, in Applications
I agree with Simon. I need to have all the... 1,108 Views / 19 Replies  
I agree with Simon. I need to have all the internal house wiring checked, as these cheap Chinese surge protectors I don't believe do much except protect against large surges, or I would hope :-p
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Oct 2, 2009 at 05:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I just returned home, which is a much newer... 1,108 Views / 19 Replies  
I just returned home, which is a much newer building and I don't feel the vibration anymore. I think I should get the circuits checked at my workplace. I'm actually kinda relieved to here that I'm...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
220 volts make Macbook Pro Vibrate 1,108 Views / 19 Replies  
I'm using a USA Macbook Pro in China and noticed that when I plug in the power which is 220 volts the laptop vibrates. I do not feel this vibration while I use my laptop in the USA which uses 110...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Sep 30, 2009 at 03:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Aha! That works! Although I wish there was an... 659 Views / 4 Replies  
Aha! That works! Although I wish there was an option in preferences for the Google search to open in a new tab or window. Just to make things simpler.
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Sep 29, 2009 at 11:24 AM, in Applications
I'm sorry but I just tried highlighting a word... 659 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm sorry but I just tried highlighting a word and holding command and nothing happened. I believe what you mean is you can open a link in a new tab by holding command. Try opening Firefox and...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Sep 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM, in Applications
Google Search in a New Tab 659 Views / 4 Replies  
One of the reasons I like Firefox is I can highlight words, right click, and "Search Google" which opens in a new tab. Safari can right click to search Google, but it opens the new page within the...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Sep 29, 2009 at 01:25 AM, in Applications
Hardware differences of Fujitsu S300M vs. S1500M ScanSnap Scanners 472 Views / 0 Replies  
I'm debating purchasing the Fujitsu S300M or the S1500M ScanSnap scanners. I'm wondering whether there are any hardware differences between the 2 models besides the bundled software? I already have...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Jul 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Folders Hotkeys and IMAP Inbox Subfolders 744 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi,

I have 2 questions about Apple Mail while using on an IMAP system:

1. I have an IMAP account setup to work with Apple Mail, but any additional folders I create are not under my Inbox, but...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Jul 12, 2009 at 06:51 AM, in Applications
It's a good point, but I can't live without Print... 703 Views / 7 Replies  
It's a good point, but I can't live without Print It!, which basically allows you to print selection from within Firefox. It's such an important add-on I don't know why it hasn't been updated. On...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Mar 2, 2009 at 10:42 AM, in Applications
I used Onyx and I think my system is snappier... 703 Views / 7 Replies  
I used Onyx and I think my system is snappier now. I also reinstalled Firefox and I think that helps. I have an add-on extension called "Look up in dictionary" and "Print-it!" which I hacked to work...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Mar 1, 2009 at 11:57 AM, in Applications
Not really. Macbook Pro 2.6ghz Penryn, 4GB ram. 703 Views / 7 Replies  
Not really. Macbook Pro 2.6ghz Penryn, 4GB ram.
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Feb 27, 2009 at 11:36 AM, in Applications
Firefox Slow, Fans Speed Up 703 Views / 7 Replies  
I've noticed recently that sometimes if I have over 10 tabs open in Firefox my fans speed up to 5000RPM. I check Activity Monitor and CPU for Firefox is at 100%. Even if I close all tabs except for...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Feb 27, 2009 at 11:21 AM, in Applications
Well, I might just keep those contacts on my... 1,013 Views / 19 Replies  
Well, I might just keep those contacts on my personal laptop to make life easier. I just assumed there's a way to keep certain databases secure from copying the file to a flash drive or being sent...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Feb 25, 2009 at 09:54 PM, in Applications
Wow, I'm happy to come back and see so much... 1,013 Views / 19 Replies  
Wow, I'm happy to come back and see so much effort put into answering my question. Thank you guys!

To clarify the situation, I don't know much about making multiple users and my initial...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Feb 25, 2009 at 06:00 AM, in Applications
Steve, the workers work in shifts on different... 1,013 Views / 19 Replies  
Steve, the workers work in shifts on different days. They've been using webmail like Horde as I haven't figured a way to make Mail work for multiple users. I don't really understand what you mean...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Feb 24, 2009 at 12:31 PM, in Applications
Multiple Logins for Mail 1,013 Views / 19 Replies  
Hi,

I'm a complete newbie when it comes to Apple Mail, and I was wondering whether it's possible to have multiple logins. Here is my situation:

I have a small company with 5 employees who need...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Feb 24, 2009 at 11:41 AM, in Applications
Well, lemme know if you hear of any good ones... 1,493 Views / 5 Replies  
Well, lemme know if you hear of any good ones similar to the Guardian Maximus in function.

I went against the Drobo because I heard about problems with the NAS external add-on, plus I think for...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Jan 19, 2009 at 08:38 PM, in Networking
Multiple Address Books? 420 Views / 0 Replies  
I receive hundreds of business cards and I would like to retain the information digitally, but would not like to input them all in my Address Book as I don't want to have thousands of entries. This...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Jan 18, 2009 at 01:42 AM, in Applications
Whoa, I had to look up "orthogonal". Been a... 1,493 Views / 5 Replies  
Whoa, I had to look up "orthogonal". Been a while since I took my SAT's.

Yeah, I see your point. I could always just connect the enclosure directly.

This is very good information, thank you....
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Jan 16, 2009 at 06:39 PM, in Networking
External media drive - Backup with Time Capsule 1,493 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi,

I have a Macbook Pro with 250GB HD and I want to get an external hard drive to store my large video files. I already have a 1TB Time Capsule that I use to backup my laptop. I would like the...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Jan 15, 2009 at 12:54 AM, in Networking
Extend Time Capsule Wireless Range 5,118 Views / 2 Replies  
I am having trouble with my Time Capsule's wireless range. I am not a networking expert by any means. I own an old building that is 4 stories connected by stairs with thick walls. All the rooms...
Posted by hanguolaohu, on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:41 AM, in Networking
 
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