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I noticed the same thing on my Macbook two days... 988 Views / 3 Replies  
I noticed the same thing on my Macbook two days ago. I asked questions here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=877984).

If you are using your own account and that account has...
Posted by unixfool, on Mar 15, 2010 at 05:07 PM, in macOS
What software version are you using? I've... 1,012 Views / 12 Replies  
What software version are you using? I've installed v2.1 and it is awesome. Something I noticed is that if you've recently installed v2.1 and still see extreme battery power consumption, drain the...
Posted by unixfool, on Sep 28, 2008 at 01:52 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Edited...doesn't change much but I edited... 5,276 Views / 36 Replies  
Edited...doesn't change much but I edited nonetheless.
Posted by unixfool, on Nov 17, 2007 at 12:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
At some point you'll have to shut down. Laptops... 5,276 Views / 36 Replies  
At some point you'll have to shut down. Laptops are also different from desktops. Also, isn't it a no-no to call a Mac a PC? :)

IMO, the longer your uptime, the more risk that you're not...
Posted by unixfool, on Nov 17, 2007 at 11:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Some people consider 486s old. IMO, as long as... 690 Views / 4 Replies  
Some people consider 486s old. IMO, as long as the G4 can serve files (no matter the method) it isn't old. I've quite a few systems that are older than a G4 dual proc that are actually slower. ...
Posted by unixfool, on Nov 17, 2007 at 01:37 AM, in Mac Desktops
Christopera mentioned shrink wrap, which should... 1,506 Views / 16 Replies  
Christopera mentioned shrink wrap, which should work, but when it does finally break, you may have trouble with Apple in getting a replacement if they see that you'd heat shrunk the damage.
Posted by unixfool, on Nov 11, 2007 at 01:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I think people know this in general but how many... 1,506 Views / 16 Replies  
I think people know this in general but how many times does one actually remember this? While you may, many may not...all the more reason to just build the thing as robust as possible.

The reason...
Posted by unixfool, on Nov 11, 2007 at 01:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't think that 18 months of use before... 1,506 Views / 16 Replies  
I don't think that 18 months of use before breakage constitutes wear/tear. Reading various forums, this appears to be something beyond wear/tear, as Apple appears to be replacing most (if not all)...
Posted by unixfool, on Nov 10, 2007 at 10:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
There are quite a few pics (and links to sites... 1,506 Views / 16 Replies  
There are quite a few pics (and links to sites that have pics) on the macrumors forums.

Mine has a big crack right where it has come loose in that picture. There are no cracks anywhere else, even...
Posted by unixfool, on Nov 10, 2007 at 03:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm seeing a good amount of people complaining... 1,506 Views / 16 Replies  
I'm seeing a good amount of people complaining about this...I doubt this is a wear/tear issue, especially since the magsafe is new technology.

I just looked at mine and I've a crack also and this...
Posted by unixfool, on Nov 10, 2007 at 03:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Why what? Why get a knife? Read up a few posts.... 8,211 Views / 300 Replies  
Why what? Why get a knife? Read up a few posts. Why did I almost throw up in my mouth? Read below:

Because it is frikkin disgusting. The guy was caught mounting a goat. You don't think that...
Posted by unixfool, on May 28, 2007 at 11:26 PM, in Political/War Lounge
In a very basic sense, yeah, but we're MUCH, MUCH... 8,211 Views / 300 Replies  
In a very basic sense, yeah, but we're MUCH, MUCH more than that. How many other animals do you know of that create technology in the way that we do?

Are you saying that you think it's OK to...
Posted by unixfool, on May 28, 2007 at 10:34 PM, in Political/War Lounge
OMFG! I almost threw up in my mouth. Let me go... 8,211 Views / 300 Replies  
OMFG! I almost threw up in my mouth. Let me go find a knife...
Posted by unixfool, on May 28, 2007 at 10:33 PM, in Political/War Lounge
When people start marrying animals, I'm killing... 8,211 Views / 300 Replies  
When people start marrying animals, I'm killing myself...and it's just a matter of time before someone starts lobbying to do just that.
Posted by unixfool, on May 27, 2007 at 12:50 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Really?? I didn't know this. 9,408 Views / 136 Replies  
Really?? I didn't know this.
Posted by unixfool, on May 15, 2007 at 07:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah, you put them in just as you would in your... 1,621 Views / 35 Replies  
Yeah, you put them in just as you would in your own car. Carrying them on the plane and through the airports suck, though...I'd try to find a convertible (fold-up), though they are expensive.
Posted by unixfool, on May 13, 2007 at 02:06 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I totally disagree here. The fact that I only... 2,911 Views / 55 Replies  
I totally disagree here. The fact that I only know English doesn't mean I don't do my part. I'm a military veteran...I've done my part and then some. I consider myself a very decent representative...
Posted by unixfool, on May 13, 2007 at 12:51 AM, in Political/War Lounge
No, just McDonalds :) As my momma used to... 2,911 Views / 55 Replies  
No, just McDonalds :)

As my momma used to say, "two wrongs don't make a right".
Posted by unixfool, on May 13, 2007 at 12:41 AM, in Political/War Lounge
If I were trying to prove a point about... 8,211 Views / 300 Replies  
If I were trying to prove a point about supporting/promoting or proving that homosexuality were 'normal', I'd not have considered a comparison to animals, as I don't think that's going to win any...
Posted by unixfool, on May 13, 2007 at 12:17 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Here's mine: ... 8,053 Views / 54 Replies  
Here's mine:
http://wigglit.com/images/junk/coconutBattery.png

** Yeah, I'm about to recharge! :) **
Posted by unixfool, on May 6, 2007 at 10:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Doesn't bother me a bit. It's noticeable but I... 944 Views / 10 Replies  
Doesn't bother me a bit. It's noticeable but I don't think you're going to be cut by it, even if you intentionally try to cut yourself.
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 18, 2006 at 10:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
OK. I make enough money to where I'm close... 2,478 Views / 40 Replies  
OK.

I make enough money to where I'm close to $100K/yr. That doesn't mean $160 is chumpchange, IMO. When you've 3 kids to feed, have two vehicles that need to be maintained (not to mention...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 17, 2006 at 02:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Your first mistake is relying on those key words... 6,213 Views / 59 Replies  
Your first mistake is relying on those key words in your search. If I'm looking for any 'net articles on "spawning goldfish", I'll use the key words "spawning goldfish". You specifically looked for...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 17, 2006 at 02:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
You guys keep saying things like "its only $160".... 2,478 Views / 40 Replies  
You guys keep saying things like "its only $160". The kicker is the word "only"...that word is relative to an individual's financial state. To many, $160 is quite alot of money, even if the...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 13, 2006 at 10:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Issues with Lexar Jumpdrive 1.0 GB 600 Views / 1 Replies  
I'm a new Mac user.

I'm trying to use my Lexar Jumpdrive with my Mac Book. I've the Jumpdrive partitioned and one partition is encrypted using Lexar's JDSecure software. Lexar has a Mac utility...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 2, 2006 at 06:46 PM, in Applications
Ahh, my mistake. I was using 'non' instead of... 1,885 Views / 32 Replies  
Ahh, my mistake. I was using 'non' instead of 'naturally'.



I've to note that turbocharging and supercharging are both considered forced induction. Both methods force air into the engine but...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 2, 2006 at 05:07 PM, in MacNN Lounge
JFischel, I think you know what I mean. Its a... 1,885 Views / 32 Replies  
JFischel, I think you know what I mean. Its a common enough term...it may not be totally correct but I didn't invent the term, I'm just using it. Do a google search on "NA cars" and a decent amount...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 2, 2006 at 01:30 PM, in MacNN Lounge
That could be anyone. Nice, though. 2,700 Views / 59 Replies  
That could be anyone. Nice, though.
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 2, 2006 at 03:35 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Your grade school days must have been like 50 yrs... 7,886 Views / 231 Replies  
Your grade school days must have been like 50 yrs ago. I've heard of 10 yr olds smoking pot, and I talk to other parents (yes, I've 3 kids). I've the feeling its pretty hard to go through grade...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 2, 2006 at 03:25 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I agree. In general, loud cars suck, but there's... 2,981 Views / 96 Replies  
I agree. In general, loud cars suck, but there's nothing like a tuned american V8's sound!

When I say tuned, I mean, not strapping on a muffler just to gain attention. But even Ford Mustangs...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 2, 2006 at 02:57 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Turbo cars tend to respond to high elevations... 1,885 Views / 32 Replies  
Turbo cars tend to respond to high elevations better than non-aspirated ones.

Aberdeenwriter is correct that all modern cars have ECUs that determine the best air-to-fuel ratio for the car. ...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 2, 2006 at 02:45 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Signature says it all. I wanted the black one... 5,533 Views / 79 Replies  
Signature says it all. I wanted the black one bad, but couldn't justify the cost difference between it and the white 2GHz. I did a BTO though, getting the 80GB drive. All I have to do now is...
Posted by unixfool, on Jul 1, 2006 at 11:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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