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Headbirth, UNO 1.5.2 isn't able to by... 664 Views / 1 Replies  
Headbirth,

UNO 1.5.2 isn't able to by default isn't designed for iTunes 7.3.2; if you launch UNO it will tell you as much. AquaTunes will though patch properly. It's a work around until UNO gets...
Posted by blackmacx, on Aug 11, 2007 at 06:19 AM, in GUI Customization
In response to both TonyM's and HowEver's... 1,347 Views / 12 Replies  
In response to both TonyM's and HowEver's questions, here is my reply for all to read; I hope it helps.

Further to your questions, the import duty from OWC and everything added about $20 CAD onto...
Posted by blackmacx, on Feb 4, 2007 at 09:36 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Just a quick update, I got the Newertech... 1,347 Views / 12 Replies  
Just a quick update, I got the Newertech ministack v2 on Friday and set it fully up; the unit as stated on various forums is very small, the powered hubs are great and it's very quiet when in use...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 8, 2007 at 07:29 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I would think the reason is disk thrashing and... 1,347 Views / 12 Replies  
I would think the reason is disk thrashing and such; that being you don't necessarily want the System drive being both the OS drive and Protools one due to having to write (and I am just postulating...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 4, 2007 at 07:28 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I was in the same boat and decided to do one... 1,347 Views / 12 Replies  
I was in the same boat and decided to do one better; I decided to buy a Newertech ministack v2; it's an USB 2/Firewire hub and it also an external hard drive enclosure. It also has the ability to...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 4, 2007 at 05:04 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
iPod nano and usb 1.1 1,338 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi Confuddled girl,

How goes it with your iPod?

Mistur Kevin,

Sadly the eMac that both Confuddled girl and I have, can't use (unless there's a hardware hack) internal USB cards (though I...
Posted by blackmacx, on Dec 21, 2005 at 04:58 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iPod Nano and eMac w/usb 1.1 1,338 Views / 6 Replies  
Hey,

You're question's not dumb; I have the same setup and it works perfectly. Have you done the following:

1. charged the nano for atleast 8h before trying to use it with iTunes?
2. make...
Posted by blackmacx, on Dec 13, 2005 at 01:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
eMac (1Ghz) needs USB2 support... 553 Views / 2 Replies  
Okay, I've an eMac (ATI graphics chip) at 1Ghz; I Know it doesn't have USB2 support onboard; is there anyway to get USB2 connectivity (at USB2 speeds). I am awaiting upgrading the eMac until the new...
Posted by blackmacx, on Sep 8, 2005 at 02:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
Nice Image, where'd you get the Icons 2,512,864 Views / 14,714 Replies  
Hi Ultraman,

I like the icons in your screenshot, where did you get them? I looked up what you have noted (mail by jon@z) and have had no luck.

Cheers and thanks in advance,

BlackMacX:)
Posted by blackmacx, on Apr 7, 2005 at 01:09 PM, in GUI Customization
Mac OSX services cleanup 726 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

I have over time installed and removed many programmes; the problem with that is I have a sleugh of services installed now that I don't need/want; how can I removed them. Okay, please note,...
Posted by blackmacx, on Mar 31, 2005 at 10:12 AM, in macOS
Welcome to Mac sound file 812 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

Just curious, does anyone know where the sound file is found for the first time you install Panther on a Mac? The one that plays when you get all the "Welcome" messages in various languages...
Posted by blackmacx, on Dec 11, 2003 at 04:24 PM, in macOS
Formatting and Block Allocation Sizes 735 Views / 8 Replies  
Hi,

I am looking to reformat my HDD (20GB) and want to drop my block allocation size from OS X's default of 4K to .5K; what I need to know is what is the best application to do this (I have FWB...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jun 6, 2003 at 09:56 AM, in macOS
10.2.6 Finder crash w/ contextual menu? 4,011 Views / 62 Replies  
Hi everyone,

This one is new for me (maybe not anyone else); but my Finder crashes (repeatedly) whenever I use contextual menus on the Desktop. I have repaired permissions, etc and nothing has...
Posted by blackmacx, on May 9, 2003 at 06:49 AM, in macOS
Advice on a KVM Switch 773 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi y'all,

Okay, here's the lowdown, I have a PC and my beloved iBook named BlackMacX; I need a good KVM switch, USB keyboard and mouse specifically for two connections; the monitor will be CRT or...
Posted by blackmacx, on Apr 21, 2003 at 10:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
BBX buttons 887 Views / 28 Replies  
Look good here. Go for all 4, I like the Toolbar button as it is in the same feel as the rest.
Posted by blackmacx, on Mar 21, 2003 at 05:32 PM, in GUI Customization
Hi, My battery has worked fine from day one... 775 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi,

My battery has worked fine from day one (I get about 4 hours on it regularly); like you all I have zapped the PRAM, reset the PMU and such. I have heard enough similar situations to know its...
Posted by blackmacx, on Mar 15, 2003 at 04:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: Sunken buttons look more subtle and better I... 2,541 Views / 77 Replies  
Sunken buttons look more subtle and better I think. SS is my default theme, though I have a couple of near fav's: Siemple para X and Mac OS XP Metallic.

Go for the release and thank you (Max,...
Posted by blackmacx, on Mar 15, 2003 at 03:52 PM, in GUI Customization
Chimera/Camino vs. Safari 2,752 Views / 56 Replies  
I know many people like Safari (and I enjoy using it); but for me Chimera/Camino is still a more robust and better browser. I know their both still Beta and Safari is far younger, but it's slow and...
Posted by blackmacx, on Mar 6, 2003 at 08:01 AM, in Applications
Poll: Re: Alloy mock-up 1,380 Views / 31 Replies  
Carbon,

The subtle clean lines look great, I personally prefer the XP widgets for it (I think they look right for the mock-up). I also like how you've had the top windowbar slightly curve...
Posted by blackmacx, on Mar 6, 2003 at 07:51 AM, in GUI Customization
MacMotiva where did you go? 1,144 Views / 3 Replies  
She's disappeared from my bookmarks... All I get is some other site and it's just not the same... Oh where has she's gone too; last I saw she was at http://macmotiva.rocks.it/

Can anyone help?
...
Posted by blackmacx, on Feb 20, 2003 at 09:46 PM, in GUI Customization
SwarmyCurve 4,183 Views / 72 Replies  
I like what I see of your background image; where did you get it and could you post a link?

Cheers,

BlackMacX:)
Posted by blackmacx, on Feb 18, 2003 at 03:06 PM, in GUI Customization
iBook charge 3,698 Views / 53 Replies  
Hi,

I get about 3:45h - 4.15h on a full charge with my custom settings. The rig is as follows:

iBook (Dual USB(late 2001) w/ 640MB/15GB
-screen res at 1024x768, Thousands of colours,...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 23, 2003 at 07:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hi, I can't say how to do it; but you might... 4,257 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

I can't say how to do it; but you might look at www.macscripter.net for hints and try their BBS too. A good resource to script with. I know it can be done, but don't have the skill (well...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 20, 2003 at 08:50 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
iBook battery life 1,177 Views / 12 Replies  
Hi everyone,

I have to say that I have rarely ever had any issue with either my former Bronze PB or my current iBook (Dual USB, 600Mhz) since I bought it in October of 2001; I don't know if any of...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 15, 2003 at 11:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Permanent column view? 842 Views / 15 Replies  
iOliverC: first, be nice, we're all here to learn, help and build a community of sorts. As to answering your question, I have a similar issue and have partially solved it with a background...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 12, 2003 at 11:36 PM, in macOS
OS X Recent folders 415 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi,

I can't see to find the folder or file that contains record of Recent Folders that are noted in the same Finder Menu as the Favourites folder resides; does anyone know where it it or how to...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 9, 2003 at 02:17 PM, in macOS
Is an eMac with it? 580 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi,

I generally know what I want; but after reading some stories recently about problems with the eMac, I have reservations about buying it for my girlfriend (she's new to the Mac, I have used it...
Posted by blackmacx, on Jan 5, 2003 at 11:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
ChosenOS query 962 Views / 18 Replies  
Thank you all for your input. I appreciate it; I like the ChosenOS for it's clean lines and I think therefore I will take it as inspiration but nothing more. I will see if I can make a theme for OS...
Posted by blackmacx, on Dec 6, 2002 at 08:01 AM, in Applications
Anyone know where to get ChosenOS theme 962 Views / 18 Replies  
Hi,

It's my first time as a member of MacNN, I am one with MacFixitForums as well. My question is this, I've seen some screenshots of users desktops with the ChosenOS used (mostly ported from...
Posted by blackmacx, on Dec 5, 2002 at 08:46 PM, in Applications
 
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