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You may wish to check the CPU power setting in... 888 Views / 14 Replies  
You may wish to check the CPU power setting in the energy control panel. The ticking went away when I switched from Auto to High, or the other way around - I forget which now.
Posted by Jaeger, on Sep 28, 2004 at 04:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Western Digital makes 'silent' external firewire... 1,244 Views / 19 Replies  
Western Digital makes 'silent' external firewire drives using their FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) technology. They also have a nice feature that when you press the power button, ensures data is written...
Posted by Jaeger, on Aug 14, 2004 at 03:09 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I received what I thought at the time was either... 672 Views / 7 Replies  
I received what I thought at the time was either static sparks or a slight electric current through the powerbook case. I noticed later that the areas the case had touched became blistery and sore -...
Posted by Jaeger, on Jun 6, 2004 at 02:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've got it as well. 664 Views / 7 Replies  
I've got it as well.
Posted by Jaeger, on May 9, 2004 at 12:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
PB noise & performance options 1,521 Views / 17 Replies  
Hi,

I have a 15" aluminum PowerBook, and whenever I set the performance to "Highest" while connect to the power adapter, it makes a hissing/hard-disky noise that seems to come from beneath the...
Posted by Jaeger, on Apr 8, 2004 at 03:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I haven’t had any issues using the tools shrink... 8,156 Views / 53 Replies  
I haven’t had any issues using the tools shrink mentioned, but why not use a DVD-RW? No more coasters :)
Posted by Jaeger, on Apr 4, 2004 at 09:43 PM, in Applications
I’m having colour accuracy/gamut issues with the... 757 Views / 4 Replies  
I’m having colour accuracy/gamut issues with the 15" screen that aren’t apparent on Apple LCD desktop screens or monitors. Weirdly enough, it seems like the laptop screen can’t display all the...
Posted by Jaeger, on Jan 28, 2004 at 02:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The latch button on my 15" seems to be metal but... 674 Views / 3 Replies  
The latch button on my 15" seems to be metal but with a transparent protective finish. Before they replaced my bottom case, I had peeled it off as the flaking was annoying.

Are you seeing plastic...
Posted by Jaeger, on Jan 14, 2004 at 05:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What really bugs me is how 'wiggly' the plugs are... 878 Views / 5 Replies  
What really bugs me is how 'wiggly' the plugs are in the ports - it's rather unnerving.
Posted by Jaeger, on Dec 23, 2003 at 04:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This has happened to me as well. About a one... 1,111 Views / 9 Replies  
This has happened to me as well. About a one minute lag from button press to response, and it logged me out after awhile.

Has anyone found anything else out regarding this issue?
Posted by Jaeger, on Dec 14, 2003 at 02:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks, Nisus is great!! That does the trick. 834 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks, Nisus is great!! That does the trick.
Posted by Jaeger, on Nov 29, 2003 at 03:23 AM, in macOS
Is a dictionary and/or thesaurus 'service' available? 834 Views / 11 Replies  
Hi,

Just like you can use the Google search service on selected text, is there a third-party service you can install to look up words in dictionaries or thesauruses?

Thanks!
Posted by Jaeger, on Nov 29, 2003 at 03:04 AM, in macOS
ThumbsPlus is hands-down the best on the PC side... 1,287 Views / 14 Replies  
ThumbsPlus is hands-down the best on the PC side - database and queue/batch driven, tons of features, faster by far than the rest, etc.

Unfortunately not for Mac yet... Mac image browsers all pale...
Posted by Jaeger, on Nov 22, 2003 at 06:38 AM, in Applications
I didn't like them for two reasons - it's another... 564 Views / 5 Replies  
I didn't like them for two reasons - it's another thing that's taking up memory and running all the time, and with a casual attempt, I couldn't assign the extra buttons to Expose the way I could...
Posted by Jaeger, on Nov 16, 2003 at 07:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Text character transposition 470 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi,


Weird, weird stuff is going on:

• In Address Book, some instances of what should be a space are replaced with the character ' ý '. Retyping a space doesn't change it, and it can't be...
Posted by Jaeger, on Nov 16, 2003 at 06:44 PM, in macOS
Scroll Wheels - set speed/amount? 564 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi,

I have a Logitech MX 500 mouse. In Safari, the scroll wheel only scrolls the page by a pixel or two per click... if I want to increase this, do I have to install the nasty Logitech drivers?
...
Posted by Jaeger, on Nov 16, 2003 at 06:29 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Ah, nevermind - apparently in Canada, there is no... 546 Views / 1 Replies  
Ah, nevermind - apparently in Canada, there is no official Apple repair facility to send it into.
Posted by Jaeger, on Nov 5, 2003 at 07:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple Repair: Send in, or use local service depot? 546 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi,

If I need my screen fixed due to the white spots, can I trust the local service depot, or is it safer to have Apple do it themselves?

The service depot is Simply Computing in Vancouver. I...
Posted by Jaeger, on Nov 5, 2003 at 06:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just to take a step back - the small format discs... 921 Views / 12 Replies  
Just to take a step back - the small format discs are 'neat', but think about it: if YOU might not be able to read them, your clients might not either. I wouldn't take the chance of jamming someone's...
Posted by Jaeger, on Sep 27, 2003 at 02:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The Monolith has a cardboard frame, not a plastic... 1,023 Views / 12 Replies  
The Monolith has a cardboard frame, not a plastic one?
edit: Oh, I see - 'corrogated plastic' according to the site: http://www.tombihn.com/lapdogdetail.html
Posted by Jaeger, on Sep 22, 2003 at 12:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Looking for a rigid 'sleeve' for PowerBook 1,023 Views / 12 Replies  
Hi,

I've been looking for a 'sleeve' with the following characteristics:

1 - rigid lightweight frame/skeleton
2 - inner foam/air cushioning
3 - outer nylon shell (or something)
4 - opening...
Posted by Jaeger, on Sep 21, 2003 at 09:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
http://www.apple.com/ca/education/hed/promos/bts/... 1,265 Views / 28 Replies  
http://www.apple.com/ca/education/hed/promos/bts/
-In Canada & the US. The Canadian deal has a Canon i450 instead of the HP printer.
Posted by Jaeger, on Sep 20, 2003 at 06:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered Sept. 19th and have: Est. Ship... 1,265 Views / 28 Replies  
I ordered Sept. 19th and have:

Est. Ship 09/26/2003 on my 15" 1.25Ghz
Est. Ship 10/03/2003 on my 10gb iPod
Shipped 09/19/2003 for the printer. They seem to be shipping piece by piece, which is...
Posted by Jaeger, on Sep 20, 2003 at 05:18 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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