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Renaming Users/Simon/Library doesn't seem to... 1,080 Views / 9 Replies  
Renaming Users/Simon/Library doesn't seem to work, unfortunately. Some of those other suggestions would be appreciated :)



Yep that's true - it's just the one account that has the problem. I...
Posted by BigSim, on Jun 15, 2008 at 12:05 AM, in macOS
Thanks for your replies, guys. Nah,... 1,080 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks for your replies, guys.



Nah, safe mode's not working for me. I can login as root, but not the account I'm having trouble with. It sits there for a while with a blank sceren, and then...
Posted by BigSim, on Jun 14, 2008 at 08:43 PM, in macOS
Login problems - blue screen 1,080 Views / 9 Replies  
I'm having some trouble logging in with my main account on my MacBook. It starts up fine, and loads past the "starting Mac OS X" window - but after that, I get an alternating blank blue screen with...
Posted by BigSim, on Jun 14, 2008 at 07:42 AM, in macOS
Awesome, cheers michaelb! 1,358 Views / 8 Replies  
Awesome, cheers michaelb!
Posted by BigSim, on Sep 11, 2007 at 05:06 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have a question about stuff fitting stuff too,... 1,358 Views / 8 Replies  
I have a question about stuff fitting stuff too, rather than making my own thread. I have an Altec Lansing inMotion im500 speaker thingo for my 2nd generation nano, and the only thing that plugs in...
Posted by BigSim, on Sep 10, 2007 at 06:26 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Wireless problem with MBP 511 Views / 2 Replies  
Hello!

My Dad recently became a switcher, after buying a Macbook Pro last week. I tried to connect it to our wireless network, and received the "There is a problem connecting to the network"...
Posted by BigSim, on May 4, 2007 at 10:33 PM, in Networking
Thanks kick52, I figured that, but I didn't know... 883 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks kick52, I figured that, but I didn't know if there was something that would kind of fill in the last few gaps, so I thought I'd ask anyway.

Hi I'm Ben, I think it sucks that you...
Posted by BigSim, on Dec 24, 2006 at 01:25 AM, in Applications
.dmg Torrent not downloading 883 Views / 5 Replies  
I'm downloading a large torrent. I'm up to 99.85%, but have been stuck here for about two days, since it seems no seeders have the remaining 0.15%. Is there any software I can download from somewhere...
Posted by BigSim, on Dec 23, 2006 at 08:28 AM, in Applications
Is there a way to put your MacBook into safe... 774 Views / 5 Replies  
Is there a way to put your MacBook into safe sleep intentionally? Like holding option when you click sleep or something?
Posted by BigSim, on Nov 4, 2006 at 08:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Two-finger right clicking not working sometimes? 1,106 Views / 9 Replies  
I've noticed recently that the two-finger tapping to right-click feature in my MB stops working sometimes, and won't start again until I restart. I've installed the new FW and 10.4.8 recently.
...
Posted by BigSim, on Nov 4, 2006 at 06:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Buy AAPL shares? 987 Views / 11 Replies  
I want to invest in something, and I'm looking towards AAPL. Would you guys buy now, or wait?
Posted by BigSim, on Oct 24, 2006 at 04:16 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I think I had my first random shutdown today :( ... 96,050 Views / 396 Replies  
I think I had my first random shutdown today :(

Stay posted...
Posted by BigSim, on Oct 17, 2006 at 04:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Cleaning CD 479 Views / 2 Replies  
Can you use a cleaning CD in slot-loading drives like the MB has?
Posted by BigSim, on Sep 23, 2006 at 10:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I noticed a quirk with the 8gb: I was playing the... 5,385 Views / 19 Replies  
I noticed a quirk with the 8gb: I was playing the music quiz last night for kicks, and I got sick of it and turned the iPod off, but the music kept playing :p

I don't know if this happened on the...
Posted by BigSim, on Sep 18, 2006 at 02:46 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
By listing iTunes 7 as a requirement, I guess... 1,588 Views / 26 Replies  
By listing iTunes 7 as a requirement, I guess they're indirectly telling you need an internet connection.

I agree, though, it is misleading. But, it doesn't affect me, so I'm happy :p
Posted by BigSim, on Sep 15, 2006 at 04:21 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
That's a good question. Get your friend to... 1,588 Views / 26 Replies  
That's a good question. Get your friend to download it for you? I guess they assume most people (ipod-using people at least) do.
Posted by BigSim, on Sep 15, 2006 at 03:53 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
They don't give you a CD at all, mini or... 1,588 Views / 26 Replies  
They don't give you a CD at all, mini or otherwise. You have to download iTunes yourself.
Posted by BigSim, on Sep 15, 2006 at 03:44 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I bought my new nano today from my local Apple... 1,588 Views / 26 Replies  
I bought my new nano today from my local Apple Centre.
It's kinda funny, I bought one from ebay last month, but after 20 days of stuffing around, I was issued a full refund because it was lost in...
Posted by BigSim, on Sep 14, 2006 at 07:41 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I got the beta, things seem to be going much... 2,146 Views / 5 Replies  
I got the beta, things seem to be going much better so far. I don't know if you still want to look at my crash report Catfish Man, but I'll PM you anyway.

Thanks for your help guys.
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 25, 2006 at 06:27 PM, in Applications
No help here? 2,146 Views / 5 Replies  
No help here?
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 25, 2006 at 09:19 AM, in Applications
Crud, that's not what I wanted to hear :( Oh... 954 Views / 2 Replies  
Crud, that's not what I wanted to hear :(
Oh well, thanks analogika.
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 24, 2006 at 06:32 PM, in Applications
"One thing to keep in mind is that "extreme heat"... 1,204 Views / 10 Replies  
"One thing to keep in mind is that "extreme heat" is relative."

Extreme heat is indeed relative. As a fellow PC switcher, my BlackBook doesn't run as hot as my (admittedly very old) Athlon Compaq...
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 24, 2006 at 08:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Azureus NAT Problem 954 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm not sure if this should be here or in Networking, so sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place.

I have Azureus for my MacBook, and I'm getting a NAT problem. I have an Open Network...
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 24, 2006 at 08:07 AM, in Applications
Azureus NAT Problem 493 Views / 0 Replies  
Double post, sorry.
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 24, 2006 at 08:00 AM, in Applications
Frequent Adium crashes on MB 2,146 Views / 5 Replies  
I just downloaded Adium X 0.89.1 for my MacBook, and it's crashing so frequently that it's unusable (within 2 or 3 minutes of opening it). Does anybody know what the problem may be?
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 22, 2006 at 01:43 AM, in Applications
Find in Safari 483 Views / 3 Replies  
After using firefox on PC's for quite a while and having recently switched to macs, I've grown quite fond of Safari as a web browser. The one feature that I liked in Firefox that's not present (as...
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 7, 2006 at 09:06 AM, in Applications
Poll: I guess different people are affected by the... 1,496 Views / 17 Replies  
I guess different people are affected by the squeakyness in different ways.

While it doesn't affect me that much, and while it sounds like it doesn't affect you Bryan, I can understand how some...
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 7, 2006 at 05:39 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: That's good to hear. What was wrong with your... 1,496 Views / 17 Replies  
That's good to hear. What was wrong with your power adaptor?
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 4, 2006 at 10:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks patman, that did the trick :) That's... 817 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks patman, that did the trick :)

That's what I thought too Chuckit, but for some reason, that wasn't the case :confused:
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 3, 2006 at 03:12 AM, in macOS
Command-line Java 817 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi there,
I'm new to macs, so while this is probably a silly question, I haven't been able to figure it out, so help would be appreciated :)

I'm doing a subject at Uni on Java programming, and am...
Posted by BigSim, on Aug 2, 2006 at 08:05 PM, in macOS
Ok, here's my update: I took it in to the Apple... 916 Views / 8 Replies  
Ok, here's my update:
I took it in to the Apple Centre and after speaking with their technicians, the person who helped me told me there was nothing that they could really do there and to call...
Posted by BigSim, on Jul 31, 2006 at 02:56 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: Mine squeaks, though it really doesn't bother me... 1,496 Views / 17 Replies  
Mine squeaks, though it really doesn't bother me that much.
Posted by BigSim, on Jul 30, 2006 at 09:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for your replies and input guys! I'll... 916 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks for your replies and input guys!

I'll take in to my local apple centre tomorrow, I don't think they'll exchange it anyway because I upgraded the ram and HD, but I'm more than happy to send...
Posted by BigSim, on Jul 30, 2006 at 02:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Mark on my BlackBook 916 Views / 8 Replies  
Hi everyone,

I recently bought a blackbook off the apple website, and I'm happy to say that I've experienced none of the problems reported in many of the other posts on these forums (it *does* get...
Posted by BigSim, on Jul 29, 2006 at 04:10 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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