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Fixed it! - here's how to reset an iPod...	1,973 Views / 2 Replies
I simultaneously pressed the Menu and the center select buttons and held them for a few seconds. This reset the iPod and now it's working fine. Restart a Frozen iPod...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Jan 7, 2008 at 02:54 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod

iPod won't connect to PC	1,973 Views / 2 Replies
My iPod, which previously connected and synced to my Thinkpad PC, has stopped connecting. Another iPod connects just fine however. What can I try to get the iPod to connect to the PC? The...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Jan 7, 2008 at 02:13 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod

That's the solution. Thank you Rickey! Fixed...	539 Views / 2 Replies
That's the solution. Thank you Rickey! Fixed it. - spiderbyte
Posted by spiderbyte, on Aug 20, 2006 at 03:09 AM, in macOS

System Preferences crashes when I open Desktop	539 Views / 2 Replies
I am running OS X, ver 10.3 and have an odd problem that I believe was caused when I deleted the photo that I had been using for my Desktop. The image remains on my desktop, but now System...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Aug 20, 2006 at 02:15 AM, in macOS

12 Rev A powerbook and new 20 Cinema Monitor?	668 Views / 4 Replies
I have a 12 inch Rev A Powerbook and would like to get a 20 inch Apple Cinema monitor. Since there is not a DVI port on this powerbook; 1) What do I have to do to connect the Cinema monitor to...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Jul 2, 2004 at 03:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I had a 12 inch Rev B Powerbook for about a week...	2,902 Views / 23 Replies
I had a 12 inch Rev B Powerbook for about a week before I returned it because the fan noise annoyed me. I took a 15% hit on the restock fee but it was worth it to get out of the Rev B. I then...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Mar 10, 2004 at 02:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Poll: Re: Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned?	1,059 Views / 14 Replies
No. They should not be banned. The internet is about sharing information. Boards such as this provide useful information to people who are considering the purchase of a Mac. This board should...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Jan 15, 2004 at 08:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: 12 inch powerbook users how do you like it?	2,590 Views / 34 Replies
1. Screen size is fine. My other computers are subnotebooks with 10.4 inch screens, so the 12 inch seems huge to me. 2. The iBook keyboard is unacceptable to me. If you are a touch typist that...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Jan 5, 2004 at 10:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: oh no! wobbling and warpage on 12"	1,125 Views / 9 Replies
The problem is the result of temperature related differential expansion and contraction of the aluminum case. It's especially apparent on the 12 inch models because of the relatively small footprint...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Jan 5, 2004 at 10:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Just finished installing Panther, LOVE IT!!!!!	3,391 Views / 20 Replies
12 inch rev B powerbook with additional 512 RAM stick: Panther appears to slightly, yet noticeably, slower that Jaguar. It's just not opening things as snappy as was the previous version. ////...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 24, 2003 at 10:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks

it's here now...	7,833 Views / 117 Replies
just arrived... friday 2:00 pm //// :) \\\\ spiderbyte
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 24, 2003 at 02:51 PM, in macOS

I do feel that your comment is that of an...	7,833 Views / 117 Replies
I do feel that your comment is that of an a**hole. :) //// :) \\\\ spiderbyte
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 23, 2003 at 07:25 PM, in macOS

Looks like we are all going to get Panther on...	7,833 Views / 117 Replies
Looks like we are all going to get Panther on Friday, whether we paid extra for shipping or selected free shipping. Anyone else feel screwed out of $12? //// :) \\\\ spiderbyte
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 23, 2003 at 03:47 PM, in macOS

Has FedEx delivered your Panther yet?	7,833 Views / 117 Replies
It's Thursday, 2:15 local and I am waiting for Panther to arrive. I paid the extra $12 for overnight shipping. Since it was alleged to be shipped on Wednesday, I am expecting it. Has anyone who...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 23, 2003 at 03:11 PM, in macOS

It's the keyboard. The iBook keyboard is pretty...	1,715 Views / 26 Replies
It's the keyboard. The iBook keyboard is pretty sad. The Al book keyboard is terrific. //// :) \\\\ spiderbyte
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 22, 2003 at 08:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks

wow... that sounds awful. I am glad that you...	683 Views / 2 Replies
wow... that sounds awful. I am glad that you are fine, however, I am sorry to hear about your powerbook. Maybe it gave it's life to protect you. The RAM should work fine in a new rev B 12 inch...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 21, 2003 at 11:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks

nice machine... welcome //// :) \\\\...	1,233 Views / 13 Replies
nice machine... welcome //// :) \\\\ spiderbyte
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 16, 2003 at 11:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Hi Global. I downloaded both Temperature Monitor...	539 Views / 3 Replies
Hi Global. I downloaded both Temperature Monitor and also Thermograph X. It appears that Temperature monitor displays information from the sensor on the top of the CPU, whereas Thermograph X...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 16, 2003 at 11:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks

question for 12 inch Rev A owners about fans...	539 Views / 3 Replies
I have a Rev B 12 inch and the fan runs quite a bit. I have set the processer to "reduced" and have also added an addtional 512 of memory. It' a little better with the additional memory but the fan...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 16, 2003 at 09:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks

use 000 phillips (not 00) for memory access	657 Views / 4 Replies
Memory access requires 000 phillips (not 00). This apparent error in the manual required that I make a second trip to Sears this afternoon, as the 00 was too big. The good news is that the 000 was...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 16, 2003 at 08:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Can apple give us a trackpoint?	2,095 Views / 37 Replies
I think the reason that the trackpoint is the standard on IBM machines is that people who are touch typists like to have their fingers remain in position on the keyboard. These people also are fussy...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 16, 2003 at 05:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Which PC laptop...	1,687 Views / 26 Replies
IBM Thinkpad. There is no other machine that comes close to the Thinkpad in terms of build quality. The keyboards on Thinkpads are the best in the industry. If you order direct from IBM then...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 16, 2003 at 05:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Hi Developer. This was my second download of the...	556 Views / 3 Replies
Hi Developer. This was my second download of the update.. on dialup. :) So after getting 80 MB over a phone line, I think I will give up for now and wait another 10 days for panther. Thanks for...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 15, 2003 at 03:31 AM, in macOS

tried to install 10.2.8 and it failed verification...	556 Views / 3 Replies
My 12 inch rev B powerbook has 10.2.7. I just downloaded 10.2.8 update and when I clicked on the file it went to verification... which failed. What do I need to do to get this to install. ...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 15, 2003 at 02:59 AM, in macOS

Re: So what temperature is your PowerBook running at?	1,095 Views / 13 Replies
12 Inch rev B powerbook, 1 GHz/256/40/combo all readings on power adapter 1) reduced setting HDD bottomside 109 CPU topside 111 CPU on DIE 127 ...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 09:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Thanks. I really enjoyed reading your comparison...	1,222 Views / 9 Replies
Thanks. I really enjoyed reading your comparison of rev A and rev B. //// :) \\\\ spiderbyte
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 08:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Re: first 24 hours with a rev B 12-inch Powerbook...	1,222 Views / 9 Replies
Battery life is going to be quite good, I think. I am still cycling it another couple of times to determine it for sure...and I will report back. As to Safari... it really moves along briskly on...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 08:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: So what temperature is your PowerBook running at?	1,095 Views / 13 Replies
The threshold for the fan to start running in my 12 inch rev B appears to be about 127 degrees F. What temperature are your fans coming on at? How about the 867 MHz 12 inch machines? What temp...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 06:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I didn't check the exact time for the battery...	1,222 Views / 9 Replies
I didn't check the exact time for the battery yet, as I wanted to cycle it a few times. I think it was around 3 hours though. I dont' listen to music on my computer, so I am afraid that I...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 06:10 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: So what temperature is your PowerBook running at?	1,095 Views / 13 Replies
wow.. mine's running a bit hot. The fan runs in the fast mode during Photoshop... and the CPU temperature climbs from the baseline idling temperature of 124 F all the way up to 154 F. The...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 05:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: A Ferrari!	1,751 Views / 19 Replies
Looks most cool... Since it's a windows machine, is it like this guy's Ferrari? Check this link for some fun reading... :) http://www.nsxfiles.com/f355_update.htm //// :) \\\\ spider
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 03:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: 3rd party screen utility?	1,222 Views / 9 Replies
this one did the job for me... http://www.bergdesign.com/supercal/ This program is shareware and you can try it out before you buy it. If you like it, the cost is $19 to purchase it. I have no...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 03:33 AM, in Mac Notebooks

first 24 hours with a rev B 12-inch Powerbook...	1,222 Views / 9 Replies
I converted to a beautiful rev B 12-inch Powerbook configured as 1 GHz/256/40/combo from an iBook 800/128/30/combo yesterday. Here are my first impressions. 1) Appearance: The new Powerbook...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 14, 2003 at 12:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Re: 12 inch G4 powerbook ... how to tell if it's rev A or rev B?	812 Views / 3 Replies
Arrigato Gozaimasu legacyb4-san! //// :) \\\\ spiderbyte
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 12, 2003 at 07:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks

12 inch G4 powerbook ... how to tell if it's rev A or rev B?	812 Views / 3 Replies
I have just purchased a new 12 inch G4 Powerbook, 1GHz/256/40/Combo. How can I tell if I have rev A or rev B? The number on the box is M9007LL/A, model A1010. I thought all 1 GHz machines were...
Posted by spiderbyte, on Oct 12, 2003 at 06:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks

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