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Thanks for the tip 1,665 Views / 3 Replies  
I appreciate the tip. I have most of the ones that were listed. The ones that are available have been around for awhile. It's a shame that there are no new, unique screen savers being created.
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 24, 2014 at 02:25 AM, in GUI Customization
Moving files using a contextual menu item? 513 Views / 1 Replies  
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Why can't I move a document, file, folder or application using a contextual menu item? I'm running OSX 10.6.8 and really miss where, under Jaguar, I had contextual menu plugins that would...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 5, 2014 at 11:33 PM, in Applications
New 10.6 Screensavers? 1,665 Views / 3 Replies  
Are there any new or interesting screensavers that work with OSX 10.6? The ones I have are so weak.:brick:
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 5, 2014 at 11:23 PM, in GUI Customization
Let's slow things down a bit. 1,547 Views / 27 Replies  
Wow,
The haxie animosity in the room is reaching critical mass. My initial inquiry has nothing to do with whether or not haxies are "good" or "bad." I agree with you that they can be the culprits...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 4, 2009 at 04:43 AM, in Applications
Unsanity Apps: the good, the bad & the ? 1,547 Views / 27 Replies  
Ok, I was stoked to find that Unsanity, one of my favorite haxie and application developers, finally updated one of their best haxies: Xounds to work now with OS X 10.5.7 and so far it works...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 2, 2009 at 10:18 PM, in Applications
Still frustrated by it !!! 1,218 Views / 3 Replies  
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Thanks for your input. Yeah, I am still perplexed by this. I have removed the specific sound files that are not playing when I choose them to be a system alert sound in System Preferences...
Posted by TheZee, on May 27, 2009 at 06:46 AM, in macOS
Thanks for the heads up! 6,534 Views / 95 Replies  
:D
Thanks for the heads up on Apple's recent security and OS X updates. I was tripping because I got the email alerts from Apple indicating the Security Updates but then when I used Software Update...
Posted by TheZee, on May 27, 2009 at 06:27 AM, in macOS
10.5.6 to 10.5.7 update network issues !!! 6,534 Views / 95 Replies  
I recently got 3 Apple Security Update notices via my email. I then checked Software Update via System Preference Pane. It advised my to install 10.5.7 update (449 Mb) which took close to 2 hours. ...
Posted by TheZee, on May 24, 2009 at 06:28 AM, in macOS
System Alert Sounds 1,218 Views / 3 Replies  
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Ok, I have a somewhat large collection of different sound files in my system/library/sounds folder which I use for my system alert sound. They are all the same type of file, .aiff sound...
Posted by TheZee, on May 12, 2009 at 06:26 AM, in macOS
Say what?? 2,020 Views / 8 Replies  
:bicker: Apple not about customization? Are you serious? Sell that theory to the many amazing GUI designers who have blessed us all with their creativity in icon design, system theme design,...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 14, 2009 at 04:21 AM, in GUI Customization
Unstable? Not here. 2,020 Views / 8 Replies  
I have to disagree with you, Big Mac. At least, my experience was free of instability from OS 8 on through to OS X 10.2.8 Jaguar. I never had any such problems with my Macs and I pretty much...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 1, 2009 at 07:46 AM, in GUI Customization
Sticky: Ditto !!! 58,889 Views / 44 Replies  
Same here with AppCleaner. I use it and it seems to work fine. Although I wonder sometimes if it gets the necessary .plist file associated with whatever application I am eradicating. I find that...
Posted by TheZee, on Jan 21, 2009 at 01:30 PM, in Applications
Try this !!! 1,017 Views / 5 Replies  
I have good luck with an application called MPEG StreamClip. It may seem as if it only converts .mpeg and .mpg to other formats but it also converts .avi to MPEG-4, Quicktime, MPEG and others. ...
Posted by TheZee, on Jan 21, 2009 at 01:23 PM, in Applications
What is the future of GUI with Leopard? 2,020 Views / 8 Replies  
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Ok, I used to use and love tricking my Mac out with ShapeShifter, Xounds, MightyMouse and more from Unsanity.com when I was running OS X 10.2.8 Jaguar on my old G3 iBook. Now I have...
Posted by TheZee, on Jan 21, 2009 at 01:15 PM, in GUI Customization
What's the right way to do WPA? 662 Views / 0 Replies  
Ok. I have upgraded from using WEP with a NETGEAR wireless router and a G3 iBook to using WPA with a compatible NETGEAR wireless router and a aluminum MacBook running OS X 10.5.6 I have changed the...
Posted by TheZee, on Jan 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM, in Networking
Useful on a small screen 1,715 Views / 2 Replies  
:mad:That is a bummer to hear. Having just purchased a new MacBook Aluminum with way too small screen I was hoping to continue to utilize the different desktop icon size option that I relied so...
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 14, 2008 at 05:34 AM, in GUI Customization
Frustrated & disappinted in recent Leopard upgrade 1,629 Views / 17 Replies  
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I just "upgraded" from a G3 iBook running OS X 10.2.8 Jaguar to a MacBook Aluminum running OS X 10.5.5 Leopard and, in many ways, I am not only frustrated but disappointed that Mr Jobs...
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 3, 2008 at 04:17 AM, in GUI Customization
More than frustrated & disappointed !!! 1,629 Views / 17 Replies  
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I just "upgraded" from a G3 iBook running OS X 10.2.8 Jaguar to a MacBook Aluminum running OS X 10.5.5 Leopard and, in many ways, I am not only frustrated but disappointed that Mr Jobs...
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 3, 2008 at 04:13 AM, in GUI Customization
Desktop icon sizing in OS X 10.5.5 1,715 Views / 2 Replies  
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Is it at all possible to have different sizes for different desktop icons in Leopard. I just upgraded from G3 iBook running OS X 10.2.8 Jaguar to MacBook Aluminum running OS X 10.5.5...
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 3, 2008 at 03:31 AM, in GUI Customization
Network Security - How 2 know? 521 Views / 2 Replies  
Here's the issue: for the past few months, at certain times I am OnLine, my internet connection becomes slow and erradict. I click on links and am redirected to some Google search page. Also,...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 15, 2008 at 05:40 AM, in Networking
I will do whatever is necessary 599 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the guidance. I will do whatever is necessary to have a more secure wireless network. This recent issue is really bugging me. For example, when I first got onto the web to respond to...
Posted by TheZee, on Jan 14, 2008 at 03:16 AM, in Networking
Check these out !!! 560 Views / 8 Replies  
Check these free sites out. Each site gives you free stats on your current connection speed and other valuable info like that. Good way to keep your internet provider on its toes. Especially if...
Posted by TheZee, on Jan 13, 2008 at 04:24 AM, in Networking
Wireless network hacked ??? 599 Views / 4 Replies  
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Ok, I use a NETGEAR wireless router and Apple airport card installed in my G3 ibook to connect to the internet. Recently I have noticed that when I click on the airport menubar icon and a...
Posted by TheZee, on Jan 13, 2008 at 04:14 AM, in Networking
What I have 1,071 Views / 7 Replies  
I have the exact same model. Here's my advice: definitely max the RAM to 640mb, contact Apple, either OnLine @ apple.com/support or by phone: (800) 275-2273 and ask them to send you the install...
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 7, 2007 at 02:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Logic board 930 Views / 5 Replies  
Sounds to me like a logic board issue perhaps. Check with Apple to see if your model had any logic board recalls. If not, try zapping the PRAM and reseting the power manager on the logic board....
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 7, 2007 at 01:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Loose graphics video chip on logic board 622 Views / 2 Replies  
Try the shim fix brought forth by a iBook genius. Apparently there is a common issue with iBooks G3 & G4 where the video chip on the logic board comes loose, causing screen freezes & other odd video...
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 7, 2007 at 01:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
How about . . . 1,938 Views / 10 Replies  
How about the best icon maker for those still using Jaguar ??? :D
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 7, 2007 at 01:12 AM, in GUI Customization
Word !!! 1,546 Views / 16 Replies  
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AWESOME !!! Too bad we all didn't unite and impeach that Napolean. At least we can have faith in the few who tell it like it is. Thanks.
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 7, 2007 at 01:10 AM, in GUI Customization
Awesome !!! 2,681 Views / 29 Replies  
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Gotta keep giving you props on your AWESOME theme designs. I am partial to darker themes, and you do them very well. I haven't yet installed the complete HiTech theme but I did use the iTunes...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 30, 2007 at 02:37 AM, in GUI Customization
Thank you, thank you, thank you !!! But . . . 918 Views / 19 Replies  
I had no idea that Leopard will only run on a G5 or higher. Thanks for the heads up. I truly appreciate your guidance here. Your suggestions bring up another question for me now. I have been...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 15, 2007 at 10:32 PM, in macOS
No, Thank You !!! 2,681 Views / 29 Replies  
doccus,
I was looking at your MACNN Forum rating & it I was astonished & excited to see that you are a newbie to this forum. If your offerings are just the beginning, I, as I am sure is everyone...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 15, 2007 at 09:55 PM, in GUI Customization
Awesome !!! 2,681 Views / 29 Replies  
Finally,
A design artist that uses a variety of color. I'm a big fan of darker themes with color which you have perfected my friend. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your awesome...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 14, 2007 at 01:09 AM, in GUI Customization
Running Jaguar, want to upgrade to Tiger, Please Advise 918 Views / 19 Replies  
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I have finaly decided to shed my beloved Jaguar and move up to Tiger. If I purchase OS X 10.4 Tiger what do I get? Is the retail version one Install DVD or a series of DVDs like I have...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 14, 2007 at 12:53 AM, in macOS
Thanks for the heads up!!! 716 Views / 5 Replies  
:D
Thanks for the heads up and info regarding Kernel Panics. That is exactly what it was that had me freaked. I take that after restarting, the computer resolves whatever issue caused the Kernel...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 23, 2007 at 09:13 AM, in macOS
Many thanks Dude !!! 686 Views / 2 Replies  
Dude,
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with me and for hipping me to that "Battery University" site. It was very interesting and informative. I think I agree with your assessment of the...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 23, 2007 at 09:02 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Crapolla !!! 807 Views / 9 Replies  
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Well that sucks royally now doesn't it. Guess I will have to take my chances and hope Apple will be cool enough to send me replacement copies. I wish I had posed this question prior to...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 23, 2007 at 08:54 AM, in macOS
Backed up Tiger Install Disk worthless??? 807 Views / 9 Replies  
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When I first got Tiger 10.4.7 I backed up the #1 and #2 Install Disks onto my external USB Hard Drive. Well, a recent catastrophy obliterated my original copies of the install disks. I...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 23, 2007 at 12:15 AM, in macOS
Can I reskin my iBook? 835 Views / 3 Replies  
My Ivory G3 iBook is beginning to look a bit weathered and I am wondering if it is possible to reskin it. I have seen some bitchen colored skins available for the new MacBooks but are there any for...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 22, 2007 at 11:44 PM, in Hardware Hacking
All is not lost my friend !!! 1,561 Views / 4 Replies  
If you're patience is lasting then you can fix the plug. I did. Mainly because I was short on cash at the time and didn't have the $149 bucks that Apple wants for a new power supply. I use an...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 22, 2007 at 11:38 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Freaked out by this sudden alarm!!! 716 Views / 5 Replies  
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Here's my concern, it has only happened twice in the three years that I have owned my Snow White G3 iBook - 30GB Hard Drive with 12.87GB available, 612Mgb RAM and I am running OSX 10.2.8...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 22, 2007 at 10:51 PM, in macOS
iBook-What affects battery charge, life, etc? 686 Views / 2 Replies  
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Ok people, I am tripping out on my battery stats that have changed dramatically within the last few months or so. Here's the scenario: I am running Mac OSX 10.2.8 Jaguar on a Snow White...
Posted by TheZee, on Feb 22, 2007 at 10:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Unable to "Choose Folder" in Desktop System Preference Pane 395 Views / 0 Replies  
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Ok,
I open System Preferences and click on the Desktop Preference Pane. From the options menu I click on "choose folder" but nothing happens. Desktop Preference Pane will not let me...
Posted by TheZee, on Dec 2, 2006 at 02:23 AM, in macOS
Here's my current plan: 589 Views / 2 Replies  
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Thanks for taking the time to offer your expertise. I did a search for similar topics posted and was astonished to see that no one responds to these issues. Every other post of a similar...
Posted by TheZee, on Sep 14, 2006 at 04:15 PM, in Applications
Apple Address Book 589 Views / 2 Replies  
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Ok, here's the deal; I am running OSX 10.2.8 Jaguar and Apple Address Book version 3.0.3 Recently, whenever I attempt to use Address Book, nothing appears on any of the cards for individual...
Posted by TheZee, on Sep 11, 2006 at 10:10 PM, in Applications
Preference Settings Vanishing ??? 368 Views / 0 Replies  
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Can anyone shed some light on what could cause preference settings to simply vanish ??? Recently, for example, my preference settings for the application MPlayer which enable MPlayer...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 9, 2006 at 07:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
:brick: I never thought that it could possibly... 507 Views / 2 Replies  
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I never thought that it could possibly be the actual CD-RW disk. I kind of don't think it is because I just burned a playlist off of iTunes with no problems at all. I never remember it...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 9, 2006 at 07:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
CD Burner not burning 507 Views / 2 Replies  
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Has any one experienced this ??? I am attempting to backup some data to CD-RW's and I get the data on the disk but when I use the finder option to burn the disk, it fails everytime at the...
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 8, 2006 at 03:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
What a trip people. Safari is now operating... 1,399 Views / 4 Replies  
What a trip people. Safari is now operating normally. I don't know what I did but whatever it was, it isn't crashing when loading a webpage. Didn't matter what webpage it was when it was crashing....
Posted by TheZee, on Jun 8, 2006 at 03:35 AM, in GUI Customization
Safari Suddenly Quits 1,399 Views / 4 Replies  
Can someone enlighten me on why my Safari Browser is suddenly quiting ??? I am using Safari 1.0.3 on my Mac G3 iBook running OSX 10.2.8 Jaguar. I utilize the tab browsing feature regularly and had...
Posted by TheZee, on May 24, 2006 at 12:29 AM, in GUI Customization
Be Specific 723 Views / 1 Replies  
Can you be a little more specific ??? Did you use ShapeShifter as your theme changer application ??? If you did, you can look in Home/Library/Caches/ShapeShifter/Mods and whatever .guiKit you used...
Posted by TheZee, on May 23, 2006 at 01:27 AM, in GUI Customization
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