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I was going to post and complain about the same... 924 Views / 16 Replies  
I was going to post and complain about the same thing. This destructive web ad ended my ability to read the article I was on and I couldn't find a close button. My local newspaper has similar...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Aug 3, 2009 at 08:31 PM, in Feedback
Adobe CS3 Upgrade WARNING!!! 9,957 Views / 13 Replies  
I am posting this message to warn others of this pitfall I've found myself in under the Adobe CS3 Upgrade paths..

I've own the following products...

Adobe Creative Suite 1 for the Mac
Adobe...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Apr 24, 2007 at 06:48 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Poll: Definately need to rotate canvas 4,903 Views / 10 Replies  
I'd like to second and third the need for Adobe to insert some kind of 'rotate canvas' or 'rotate artboard'. It would be a lot easier and quicker to rotate the entire artboard to see your layout...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 29, 2006 at 08:41 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Irritating design 1,395 Views / 11 Replies  
I thought it reminded me of that matching game where you try to find two tiles that match..

Its very irritating to think I'd have to hunt to find what I was looking for...

Christopher
Posted by cgmpowers, on Feb 19, 2006 at 02:40 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Vuescan 952 Views / 3 Replies  
A lot of us use VueScan because our scanners, while still very well made & excellent scanners, are old and don't always have the current drivers for the current OS. Epson, Canon & HP would rather us...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jan 22, 2006 at 06:35 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
I tried using your image and it gave me several... 822 Views / 4 Replies  
I tried using your image and it gave me several fonts close to what it could be... I think this was the best of the bunch..

Freeline-Cruise Express, $69 for the entire font family or $11.50 for...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jan 22, 2006 at 06:29 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
What Font / Find a Font 822 Views / 4 Replies  
I found this website to be a good resource on finding what font something is...

http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/

you upload an image of the font and it trys to figure out what font it is. ...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jan 22, 2006 at 06:25 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
old widgets 11,261 Views / 122 Replies  
I'm not exaclt sure if I created this a long time ago or if OS X did this but I noticed the other day a folder in my documents folder labeled "Older Widgets" and it contains several older widgets..
...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jan 14, 2006 at 09:31 AM, in macOS
VirtualPC on the Mac 5,280 Views / 70 Replies  
I know I'm probably repeating what's been said but running Windows under OS X or even if OS X can run Windows Apps w/out VPC then it'd be amazing if its full speed.

My wife loves her Powerbook but...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jan 12, 2006 at 09:28 AM, in macOS
17" vs 12" 10,044 Views / 51 Replies  
I take my 17" Powerbook everywhere, and use it to death. I love it, however, there are times I think its too damn bulky.

One of my favorite diners has wi-fi and I take it often. However on...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jan 7, 2006 at 11:18 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Absolutely some sound advice here... 1,115 Views / 10 Replies  
As one whose finishing up my graphic design degree this spring and will be re-entering the workforce in my new found career shift...you want to detach yourself from the acedemic terminology ASAP. ...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Dec 5, 2005 at 12:23 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Poll: I guess what I am concerned about is having the... 883 Views / 12 Replies  
I guess what I am concerned about is having the 30" next to the 23" would be overkill.
Posted by cgmpowers, on Dec 4, 2005 at 01:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: 23" Cinema Display or 30" Cinema Display 840 Views / 9 Replies  
I am buying a G5 Dual Quad 2.5 next month; I'm debating what kind of display I should get. I currently own a 22" Cinema Display (older one, moderate use as it was a store display but I've rarely...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Dec 4, 2005 at 11:41 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
23" Cinema Display or 30" Cinema Display 553 Views / 1 Replies  
I am buying a G5 Dual Quad 2.5 next month; I'm debating what kind of display I should get. I currently own a 22" Cinema Display (older one, moderate use as it was a store display but I've rarely...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Dec 4, 2005 at 11:37 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Poll: Thanks... I have come to the conclusion that... 883 Views / 12 Replies  
Thanks...

I have come to the conclusion that 4 GB of Ram will be plenty. I will do video from time to time but rarely for professional purposes. After Effects but small projects for the web.. ...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Dec 4, 2005 at 11:31 AM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: More Memory w/out 2nd display, or less memory w/ 2nd display w/ hidef 883 Views / 12 Replies  
I am in the process of narrowing my purchase of a G5 Quad 2.5Ghz machine. I already own a 22" Cinema Display (2 yrs old, but still in good condition, not HiRes though)..so I am not sure if I should...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Dec 1, 2005 at 06:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, I would have killed for a Radius Pivot... 27,954 Views / 169 Replies  
Those were one of the things I absolutely wanted the most of that never gotten. I still want one..

Christopher
Posted by cgmpowers, on Oct 30, 2005 at 04:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: Gum Drop 8,952 Views / 57 Replies  
I just ordered the new iMac, and it'll be my 11th Macintosh since the first iMac Gumdrop some five years ago.

I used to own a Blue Dalmation iMac and it was my favorite. It was colorful, bright...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Sep 4, 2004 at 12:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: Followup to Mac Sports Games 609 Views / 1 Replies  
I posted a similiar messag here two months ago, with a poll too, asking peoples interest in Sports Titles for the Macintosh.

I am simply amazed of the lack of interest people seem to have to...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Sep 3, 2003 at 12:28 PM, in Gaming
Two methods I like 1,096 Views / 12 Replies  
Here's my two methods..

EyeTV by elgato. USB TV Tuner, inputs cable & compost. video..

Pros: Excellent TV Tuner functions (menus, schedules, records, organizes, etc).. Nice for small video...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jul 5, 2003 at 01:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Stunning... 987 Views / 10 Replies  
I thought I didn't need another golf game after that last Links game but purchased Tiger Woods and gave it a shot anyway..

I am simply blown away at how nicer it looks compared to Links. The...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jul 5, 2003 at 01:33 PM, in Gaming
Nascar 03 runs poorly on my iMac G4 1ghz w/ 1gig... 19,681 Views / 119 Replies  
Nascar 03 runs poorly on my iMac G4 1ghz w/ 1gig ram. I'm not sure why. The speed is fine but graphicaly theres something screwy. The road doesn't draw completely (and I have the settings to max). ...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jul 5, 2003 at 01:28 PM, in Gaming
Funny thing about system requirements... 19,681 Views / 119 Replies  
Have you checked the system requirements for Unreal Tournament 2003 and Elite Force II..

If I am not mistaken, both had min. requirements of G4s and not G3s. I'm not sure what others but I think...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jul 1, 2003 at 11:47 PM, in Gaming
Almost forgot... 1,735 Views / 25 Replies  
I loved Star Trek Elite Force for the Mac, Aspyr did a great job...and they're also working on the Elite Force II due out VERY SOON..

Christopher
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jul 1, 2003 at 11:45 PM, in Gaming
Absolute must have Mac Games... 1,735 Views / 25 Replies  
Anything by Aspyr or Pangea is a good start.

I don't go anywhere with my powerbook without my Tony Hawk game CD.

I also like Unreal Tournament (I have both versions, but like the original...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jul 1, 2003 at 12:37 PM, in Gaming
Stop being a puritanic snob! Adult Games are fun! 14,882 Views / 30 Replies  
I absolutely loved Liesure Suit Larry's series and really wish Sierra would bring them back. It was harmless escapism... Imagine how good the graphics would be today on a game like that.

Heck...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jul 1, 2003 at 12:26 PM, in Gaming
Poll: Sports & Action titles.. 528 Views / 0 Replies  
First of all, I'm very glad to see the recent Nascar and Tiger Woods games on my Mac. I have both new games...as of today.

However, I'm a little disappointed more sports games aren't on here. ...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Jul 1, 2003 at 12:18 PM, in Gaming
Yeah 1,725 Views / 19 Replies  
seems to be the problem.. I get the wacky display problem at the resolution of 1152x760 (my prefered resolution)...however, at 1440x899 the sleep problem doesn't seem to be a problem..

not...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Apr 11, 2003 at 12:49 AM, in macOS
10.2.5 trashes display when waking from sleep 1,725 Views / 19 Replies  
Installed on my new 17" iMac G4 1Ghz and just noticed that when the machine wakes up from a sleep--the display is all screwed up & flashes between white & a bunch of graphic garbage on the desktop......
Posted by cgmpowers, on Apr 10, 2003 at 05:09 PM, in macOS
why 17" 5,369 Views / 100 Replies  
I try not to get in the middle of 'p&ing contests' but here's a comment that actually hasn't really been said yet.

Someone said a few dozen messages back, "why would you really need 17" and its...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 28, 2003 at 03:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: bluetooth baby 1,028 Views / 10 Replies  
I spent a couple hours at the local mall this past week, walking between the AT&T store and the Apple Store...and got GPRS working and my 17" Powerbook working...and it was fast and cool.

However,...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 28, 2003 at 03:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Picture 2,466 Views / 24 Replies  
Can someone take that photo into photoshop (or eq app) and label all the parts. I'm especially confused where the Airport card is located.

At first I thought it was between the hard drive and the...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 26, 2003 at 06:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: New Hard Disk for iMac CRT 1,170 Views / 10 Replies  
I am in that situation myself. I will be upgrading the hard drive on my Strawberry iMac G3 400mhz. However, do NOT use a 7200 drive...I have been told by SEVERAL PEOPLE (including several Mac...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 24, 2003 at 03:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
ultra detailed 6,054 Views / 38 Replies  
definately no one ever excused you of being a person of few words..hehe. very indepth review...even a bit too much (hehe)..but then again, we're all Mac Geeks.. :)

Christopher

p.s. still...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 23, 2003 at 06:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
From what I was told by the manager of my local... 678 Views / 2 Replies  
From what I was told by the manager of my local Apple Store; a decision by Apple was made to hold off on having a demo until the preordered/reserved people have had a chance to pick up theirs.

I...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 22, 2003 at 04:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
me likes the inchage... 1,484 Views / 12 Replies  
I have only had this a couple of hours and forgot how much I've missed a laptop. I sold off my KeyLime iBook a couple of months ago to help finance the purchase of this new 17" Powerbook...

I...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 21, 2003 at 04:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ordered 2,696 Views / 53 Replies  
BTW, I ordered mine via the Apple Store Online Ordering from inside the Apple Store in Saint Louis....so its a Kiosk BTO..

I already drained the battery and am recharging it as we speak (another...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 21, 2003 at 02:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Weird tracking # info 2,696 Views / 53 Replies  
The tracking # info is very weird. First of all, I am in Saint Louis, Missouri (or Ballwin is the subburb) and not in Indianapolis and second...I am typing on the Powerbook now.. hehe..

Tracking...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 21, 2003 at 02:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Mine is on its way 2,696 Views / 53 Replies  
Unpacked and set up already... Wowser. I have to get ready for work here in 3 hours but hopefully have some software loaded before I have to go..

I'll have a hard time thinking of anything but...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 21, 2003 at 01:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Mine is on its way 2,696 Views / 53 Replies  
My BTO is on its way, maybe even arriving today.

I checked the tracking # yesterday and it siad estimate arrival for Monday, the 24th.. Checked it this morning (and even called FedEx to verify)...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 21, 2003 at 11:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeppers... 641 Views / 2 Replies  
Yeah you can use the Powerbook with the screen closed and another display plugged in. I'm not sure if its automatic or not or a pref in the Sys Prefs...

It was the one main reason I bought a 22"...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 20, 2003 at 10:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yawn.... 1,655 Views / 22 Replies  
Where should I begin?

If you haven't received it yet, then call and cancel your order.

If it has shipped, then refuse to accept it when delivered and you do NOT pay shipping back to where you...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 20, 2003 at 05:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Saint Louis Apple Store 648 Views / 4 Replies  
I was inthe St Louis Apple Store a couple of days ago and they had received a couple but were reserved and sold immediately...in fact the store manager said she didn't even get a chance to see them...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 20, 2003 at 05:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Finally got shipping notice!!! 2,696 Views / 53 Replies  
If I read one more person getting a shipping notice who ordered in March, I was gonna go crazy..hehe. I ordered mine a few hours after the introduciton in January.

Anyway, as I feared, mine will...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 20, 2003 at 02:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Advice for 17" purchasers 1,102 Views / 9 Replies  
I ordered mine about 3 hours after the expo that launched the product.. If I were you, I'd sleep with one eye opened...

Heh.. Seriously... I'm coming to break into your house and rearrange all...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 19, 2003 at 08:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My setup... 2,429 Views / 55 Replies  
First of all, I sold off 3 machines to help finance this setup. I sold off an iBook KeyLime 20 GB, an iMac G3 600 Blue Dal, and a 15" iMac G4 800 which is on eBay as we speak... The financing...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 18, 2003 at 02:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Cheap DVD-R's 13,391 Views / 151 Replies  
I found a cheaper supply of inexpensive DVD-R's that work fine with my Apple iMac. I haven't tried it with my Powerbook (as I've yet to receive it from Apple).

Gus.Com (or via Yahoo Shopping and...
Posted by cgmpowers, on Mar 18, 2003 at 02:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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