[rebelrouser]

iBook G4, dragging not working with mouse....i cant drag stuff to desktop or around the desktop, from my files on Finder, or from iPhoto to iChat boxes etc etc. Basically, nothing is dragging Was there a button I hit on accident? Anyone know how I can fix this?

Thanks

[Big Mac]

Dragging does not work but clicking with the button does?

[rebelrouser]

Originally Posted by Big Mac

Dragging does not work but clicking with the button does?

yes i can open files/pictures/programs just fine with clicking, but i cant drag anything

[icruise]

That's a problem that happens (very) occasionally with OS X. I've had it happen a couple of times, but I don't recall how to fix it. You might search the OS X forum. Does restarting the computer fix it?

[rebelrouser]

Originally Posted by Icruise

That's a problem that happens (very) occasionally with OS X. I've had it happen a couple of times, but I don't recall how to fix it. You might search the OS X forum. Does restarting the computer fix it?

Hmmm maybe I will try that. I never restart this thing unless I have "updates". It always just sleeps. That's another thing....is that bad for the laptop to do that??


I'm gonna try that now...

[icruise]

Restarting can sometimes clear up problems, but I see no need to do it unless you actually have a problem.

[rebelrouser]

Ha, that was easy. Just had to re-start it thanks!

Still curious, is bad to never restart or shut down my computer? Constant sleep mode when not in use, except with software updates?

[icruise]

That's what I do.

[Big Mac]

Originally Posted by jdmtnbikr

Still curious, is bad to never restart or shut down my computer? Constant sleep mode when not in use, except with software updates?

Works for many of us. Deep sleep is so close to shut down anyway - there's just a small amount of electricity used to keep the contents of RAM and to keep the processor(s) on in low power state. Of course, you're going to be shutting down a laptop a bit more often than a desktop because at times you'll find yourself in very low battery situations where it's prudent to shut down instead of going into sleep mode. Otherwise, the battery may drain enough to cause the computer to turn off.

[rebelrouser]

Originally Posted by Big Mac

Works for many of us. Deep sleep is so close to shut down anyway - there's just a small amount of electricity used to keep the contents of RAM and to keep the processor(s) on in low power state. Of course, you're going to be shutting down a laptop a bit more often than a desktop because at times you'll find yourself in very low battery situations where it's prudent to shut down instead of going into sleep mode. Otherwise, the battery may drain enough to cause the computer to turn off.

Ok cool, thanks guys. One more question....if I have my charger plugged in when it is "green" and just leave it there, is that draining the battery/charger faster then if I took it out when it reaches full charge? Do you guys take it out alot, or leave it in most of the time? (when not traveling obviously)

[icruise]

Just leave it plugged in all the time and don't worry about it. It's designed so that the battery won't be harmed.