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Intel makes xscale and other PDA/consumer chips. ... 6,487 Views / 50 Replies  
Intel makes xscale and other PDA/consumer chips. With the ongoing (forever) rumours of a new Apple PDA or Tablet, an exscale might fit the bill. No doubt the OS on such a device would have to be...
Posted by bfurtado, on May 29, 2005 at 01:13 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Just about to post this too, but I posted at... 9,502 Views / 120 Replies  
Just about to post this too, but I posted at ehmac.ca first!

The 10.4.1 Update delivers overall improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes improvements...
Posted by bfurtado, on May 16, 2005 at 07:05 PM, in macOS
Thanks! I did check and it was set to master. ... 1,074 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks! I did check and it was set to master. Maybe the cable wasn't plugged in well (inside the enclosure). I took the drive out and put it in my old tried and true enclosure. Found it instantly...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 22, 2004 at 02:08 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
External Hard Disk 1,074 Views / 3 Replies  
I bought a 200GB Maxtor Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200 RPM). I also bought a Bytecc 740 external USB 2.0 enclosure. As soon as I put the drive in, OS X recognizes and I get a pop up window. If forget...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 21, 2004 at 05:29 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I tried to convince a business associate to get a... 1,337 Views / 13 Replies  
I tried to convince a business associate to get a Mac but they were too scared and thought it would be more expensive. True, they had some custom software on there but I know that we could have run...
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 24, 2004 at 04:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'd just order it with the stock 256, take it out... 795 Views / 4 Replies  
I'd just order it with the stock 256, take it out and order 2 512MB sticks from Crucial. I don't know how picky dual channel gets but having two identical pieces of RAM (same make, model, etc)...
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 19, 2004 at 11:53 AM, in Mac Desktops
Southern Ontario, near Windsor. Brian 747 Views / 3 Replies  
Southern Ontario, near Windsor.

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 17, 2004 at 02:41 AM, in Mac Desktops
Canadian Venue For Ram 747 Views / 3 Replies  
There has been a lot of recommendations and postings for US sites that sell RAM for the new iMac G5. This RAM isn't designed specifically for Apple computers, right? Its standard DDR RAM that...
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 16, 2004 at 11:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
Go to energy saver in your settings and uncheck... 841 Views / 9 Replies  
Go to energy saver in your settings and uncheck "Show Battery Status In The Menu Bar" (its at the bottom)

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 16, 2004 at 07:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
When I bought my first Mac (12" Powerbook), I... 628 Views / 2 Replies  
When I bought my first Mac (12" Powerbook), I thought I didn't need a Superdrive either, but eventually I got into the photo and video editing and now I just purchased a 17" Superdrive model. I...
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 13, 2004 at 05:25 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: So, if that RAM from OWC is OK, then this RAM... 1,606 Views / 22 Replies  
So, if that RAM from OWC is OK, then this RAM should be ok too, right?
NCIX (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=9545&vpn=SAMSUNG3200-512M&manufacture=Samsung)

I'm in Canada, so I ahve to...
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 13, 2004 at 11:18 AM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: Ordered the 17" Superdrive a few minutes ago. ... 1,606 Views / 22 Replies  
Ordered the 17" Superdrive a few minutes ago. Estimated ship time to Canada is 3-4 weeks. I can wait this time as I already have a 12" Powerbook. When I ordered that last year (around this time) I...
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 10, 2004 at 06:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
Everyone's seen this video right? 1,180 Views / 7 Replies  
I just noticed the video located here:
http://www.apple.com/imac/video/480.html
I was so anxious to post it that I did a quick and dirty search. Sorry if its been mentioned already.

By the way,...
Posted by bfurtado, on Sep 9, 2004 at 10:49 AM, in Mac Desktops
Latest Update Killed My Airport 527 Views / 0 Replies  
I updated Wuicktime, iTunes, and the security update, now airport won't work with my router. Hmmmm. Trying to change Router properties but ntohing is helping. It stopped as soon as I did the...
Posted by bfurtado, on May 5, 2004 at 07:35 PM, in macOS
It is an optical mouse. That's what baffles me. ... 777 Views / 4 Replies  
It is an optical mouse. That's what baffles me. A cool breeze from the air register will set this thing off :)

Thanks for the help though

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Mar 17, 2004 at 03:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Preventing mouse from waking up PB 777 Views / 4 Replies  
Is there anyway to prevent OS X from waking on mouse movement?

Everytime I leave my 12"PB, I have to unplug the receiver because the slightest move of the mouse will wake it up. I know its not...
Posted by bfurtado, on Mar 17, 2004 at 02:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I created a video in iMovie and I need to convert... 924 Views / 4 Replies  
I created a video in iMovie and I need to convert it to a fairly high quality file that I can burn on my DVD+RW drive on my PC. I have all the software for it, but I am at a loss of what setting I...
Posted by bfurtado, on Mar 13, 2004 at 08:11 PM, in macOS
Transfering DV File into USB FAT32 Volume 924 Views / 4 Replies  
I have a 120GB USB 2.0 HD that I use to transfer files between my Mac and PC. The drive has a 32GB FAT32 partition, but when I try to drag a 6.84GB DV file into the Hard Drive, it stops at 3.9GB and...
Posted by bfurtado, on Mar 13, 2004 at 07:29 PM, in macOS
Ahh, interesting. I didn't know that was... 811 Views / 5 Replies  
Ahh, interesting. I didn't know that was possible. The thing is, it just started out of nowhere, 2 days after I installed a VNC client on my PC, and a viewer on my Mac.

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Mar 6, 2004 at 03:51 PM, in Networking
Thanks guys. I did what you said and added the... 811 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks guys. I did what you said and added the PBs MAC address to the filtered list so it should be the only one connecting. I still get the weird names though, which is annoying. I don't...
Posted by bfurtado, on Mar 6, 2004 at 01:44 PM, in Networking
Should I be worried? 811 Views / 5 Replies  
I have had no problems thus far with security and run of the mill port scans turn up a secure system. I have a wireless router and zone alarm on my pc. When I try to connect to any folder on my PC...
Posted by bfurtado, on Mar 6, 2004 at 01:33 AM, in Networking
Cover warping 32,244 Views / 276 Replies  
I have a 12" PB (My first mac ever!) and I have a slight case warp:
It can be seen Here (http://www.spymac.com/gallery/show_photo.php?picid=73847)

My local Apple dealer says it won't be covered...
Posted by bfurtado, on Mar 3, 2004 at 02:45 AM, in Hardware Hacking
So I FINALLY got it to an authorized Apple repair... 2,391 Views / 15 Replies  
So I FINALLY got it to an authorized Apple repair center. Its two hours away and I needed the thing for school and finals (all my notes were on it and portable). I brought it in and said I had an...
Posted by bfurtado, on Jan 20, 2004 at 02:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
12" Gap (Case Warping) 2,391 Views / 15 Replies  
I posted a topic a month ago about how there was a separation beginning to show between the bottom chasis and the top trim by the latch button. I finally got a digital camera and posted a pic at...
Posted by bfurtado, on Nov 26, 2003 at 02:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
First Time Mac User Impressed With Panther 1,378 Views / 11 Replies  
So, I bought my First mac (powerbook Rev b) a month ago. The only problem I have is a slight case warp on the front with I have mentioned in a previous thread. Today I installed Panther and I must...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
A friend of mine just ordered the 15" Superdrive... 1,448 Views / 11 Replies  
A friend of mine just ordered the 15" Superdrive yesterday, in Canada. It may take 3-4 weeks they said and the rep also said there was a good chance Panther would be shipped with the Notebook. ...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 28, 2003 at 09:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered the upgrade disc as well. I know that... 3,378 Views / 20 Replies  
I ordered the upgrade disc as well. I know that the full install version offers the option to format and install on a clean drive. Are you saying that the upgrade gave you this option as well? If...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 25, 2003 at 12:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Who would want to use Kazaa anyway! Poisoned... 1,767 Views / 46 Replies  
Who would want to use Kazaa anyway! Poisoned connects to the fastrack network along with gift, and others. Far superior and not loaded with spyware, viri, and the other things that come with that...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 22, 2003 at 04:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Better was his comparison between a 9600 and a... 1,928 Views / 23 Replies  
Better was his comparison between a 9600 and a 9800 Pro. Well of course the 9800 pro is faster, but not because its on a PC. i can get a mac version of the 9800 Pro too.

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 22, 2003 at 03:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Rev A. 12" Powerbook, Salvageable Parts? 669 Views / 2 Replies  
Wow! Sorry to hear about that. Hopefully Insurance will cover the cost of a new one. Glad to hear you're OK, but in a morbid way, can you post a pic of the Powerbook? Just to see how the well or...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 22, 2003 at 01:18 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes. Very racist and sad in that respect. We... 1,324 Views / 6 Replies  
Yes. Very racist and sad in that respect. We studied it in my Pre War Cinema class. It does make you laugh though because the portrayal of African Americans is SOOOO skewed and racist, you can't...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 21, 2003 at 12:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I find it odd that Apple would recommend PC2700... 1,324 Views / 6 Replies  
I find it odd that Apple would recommend PC2700 RAM when the stock RAM is PC2100. Doesn't that mean that any RAM I purchase would automatically be slowed down to PC2100 because the stock RAM acts as...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 20, 2003 at 06:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Burning the midnight oil...So I decided to treat myself. 1,324 Views / 6 Replies  
I'm just putting the finishing touches on an essay about D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation and I decided I needed a break. Anywhoo, I went ahead and bought a 512MB ram module for my stock 256MB 12"...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 20, 2003 at 03:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
OK, That worked. Thanks!!! Brian 1,019 Views / 9 Replies  
OK, That worked. Thanks!!!

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 19, 2003 at 06:16 PM, in macOS
I tried enabling WEP, but when my mac asks for... 1,019 Views / 9 Replies  
I tried enabling WEP, but when my mac asks for the password and I enter the passphrase, it says its incorrect. Am I doing this right?

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 19, 2003 at 05:37 PM, in macOS
Hmm, they're not there anymore. Funny. 1,019 Views / 9 Replies  
Hmm, they're not there anymore. Funny.
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 19, 2003 at 04:17 PM, in macOS
I have a linksys broadband router. My signal... 1,019 Views / 9 Replies  
I have a linksys broadband router. My signal strength drops to 2 bars when I am upstairs. My neighbours to my left have no computer because I know them very well, My neighbour to the left are...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 19, 2003 at 04:14 PM, in macOS
So true. If we weren't anal to begin with, then... 1,235 Views / 17 Replies  
So true. If we weren't anal to begin with, then we might have never chosen Apple.
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 19, 2003 at 04:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, please do. There are no Apple stores in... 1,235 Views / 17 Replies  
Yes, please do. There are no Apple stores in Canada are there? And if there are, it would be in Toronto which is 4 hours away from me. I called Customer Care today and they said I can take it to...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 19, 2003 at 03:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How come I can see other people's network? 1,019 Views / 9 Replies  
I have a wireless network in my house with which I use to connect my Windows machine and my Powerbook. When I go to GO: Connect to Server: in the finder, I use to see Local MSHOME, and Workgroup. ...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 19, 2003 at 03:49 PM, in macOS
Thanks for the replies. You guys with the gaps: ... 1,235 Views / 17 Replies  
Thanks for the replies. You guys with the gaps: Do you notice that the bottom portion of the case (right where the case meets the trim for the seal) sticks out slightly. Like someone grabbed a...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 18, 2003 at 11:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Slight irregular gap on 12"? 1,235 Views / 17 Replies  
Ok people, reassure me that I am too anal about my new (and first mac). I have a 12" Rev B powerbook and today, I finally prought it with me somewhere. Well in bright light and at a lower angle I...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 17, 2003 at 09:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I have to change my selection! I had a BTO... 801 Views / 8 Replies  
I have to change my selection! I had a BTO Canadian Education Deal and the Update page did not recognize my serial number. After seeing this thread I decided to try ONE MORE TIME. And it worked. ...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 12, 2003 at 11:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Guess What? After a few days of not recognizing... 8,847 Views / 152 Replies  
Guess What? After a few days of not recognizing my serial number and calling Apple, I tried again, on a wim, and it worked!

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 12, 2003 at 11:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
well, the white tiny dots whent away. I used a... 576 Views / 1 Replies  
well, the white tiny dots whent away. I used a q-tip with a little water (almost dry) and touched the dot and it went away. I guess it was just a droplet of saliva when a coughed. whew!

Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 11, 2003 at 01:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Squeaky LCD and white spots oh my! 576 Views / 1 Replies  
OK, so I was using my new PB 12" G4 in total silence and darkness today and when I opened it from sleep, about 1/4 of the way up, the LCD latch seems to squeak very faintly and slightly. Now I tend...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 11, 2003 at 01:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I guess I don't qualify for the $20 Panther... 8,847 Views / 152 Replies  
I guess I don't qualify for the $20 Panther Upgrade but I can get it for $99CAN through an education discount. I guess that's no so bad. First, I need some RAM, MS Office, and then I can get...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 10, 2003 at 11:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yet another Windows Shared Printer question. 475 Views / 0 Replies  
Hello all, I really appreciate all the help you've been giving me but I have just one more big question. I think I have successfully installed my Lexmark X83 printer but when I print something, the...
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 10, 2003 at 01:05 AM, in macOS
Got it from Apple but via phone order. So I... 8,847 Views / 152 Replies  
Got it from Apple but via phone order. So I didn't select "Apple Online Store" as I have no Apple ID. What should I put as the store? I put 1800MYAPPLE.
Brian
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 8, 2003 at 11:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yup. That's exactly what I did. but it found... 8,847 Views / 152 Replies  
Yup. That's exactly what I did. but it found nothing. i do appreciate the help, however. :)
Posted by bfurtado, on Oct 8, 2003 at 11:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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