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Well if anyone is interested I was able to pull... 584 Views / 1 Replies  
Well if anyone is interested I was able to pull the Notes out of an old iPhone Backup file....
Posted by EnVoy, on May 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM, in macOS
Restore Notes from deleted IMAP account? 584 Views / 1 Replies  
Recently my wife's email email password was hacked (from being too weak). I finally get the chance to say "see I told you!" as I have been on her to stop using the same weak password on all her...
Posted by EnVoy, on May 8, 2013 at 07:31 PM, in macOS
Thanks for the advice all... 791 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks for the advice all...
Posted by EnVoy, on Feb 4, 2013 at 09:18 AM, in Networking
Best routers? 791 Views / 5 Replies  
My current Netgear router seems to be having issues, its cutting my network speeds in half. Its a bit old and I'd like to replace it with a new Gigabit model.
I'm leaning towards Netgears R6300...
Posted by EnVoy, on Feb 3, 2013 at 11:52 AM, in Networking
Well, in case anyone is interested, update: ... 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
Well, in case anyone is interested, update:

Since the Pro's won't be updated till next year I decided to get a i7 iMac 27in to hold me over for a while. I figure 2 years then I'll upgrade to the...
Posted by EnVoy, on Jul 26, 2012 at 03:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, thanks, I understand this. But the VPN... 1,129 Views / 9 Replies  
Yes, thanks, I understand this. But the VPN Tracker Software could do more than that, which is what I'm worried about.





Ah, this is what I was looking to hear. Thank you.


I have since...
Posted by EnVoy, on Jul 22, 2012 at 06:49 AM, in Networking
Yes I will get to that, but at the moment I am... 1,129 Views / 9 Replies  
Yes I will get to that, but at the moment I am just trying to grasp some basics.

How would you accomplish the goal of needing to work on files located on the server at work from home?

VPN?...
Posted by EnVoy, on Jul 20, 2012 at 08:01 AM, in Networking
So can you explain to me how one would set up a... 1,129 Views / 9 Replies  
So can you explain to me how one would set up a VPN not using third party software?

Create the VPN Network Connection in the Network Panel? Then what?

My goal is to mount my works server on my...
Posted by EnVoy, on Jul 20, 2012 at 07:45 AM, in Networking
Thanks.. I asked why we need to install software... 1,129 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks.. I asked why we need to install software in stead of just using the Network Control Panel to setup a VPN, and here is the reply I got:

"the VPN doesn't use ciscoipsec or l2tp so this...
Posted by EnVoy, on Jul 19, 2012 at 06:00 AM, in Networking
VPN Tracker safe? 1,129 Views / 9 Replies  
Hey All,

My employer has requested we set up VPN access to the companies servers from home. THey want me to install a VPN client called VPN Tracker. Never heard of it as I've never needed to use a...
Posted by EnVoy, on Jul 19, 2012 at 05:21 AM, in Networking
Well the WWDC came and went and not much in the... 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
Well the WWDC came and went and not much in the way of updating the Mac Pro.

Anyone have any updated intell regarding time frame for an update to the Mac Pro line?

If its far enough off in the...
Posted by EnVoy, on Jun 29, 2012 at 06:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
Meaning it runs hot so it has fans inside to cool... 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
Meaning it runs hot so it has fans inside to cool it down?
Posted by EnVoy, on May 18, 2012 at 04:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, it's a 411j using Synology Hybrid RAID,... 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
Yes, it's a 411j using Synology Hybrid RAID, gives me over 6TB. I'm sure it could be faster, by it seems to be ok speed wise for my purposes. Serves files just fine, and as a media server it handles...
Posted by EnVoy, on May 18, 2012 at 08:37 AM, in Mac Desktops
Ill look into the SSDs.. I've been working... 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
Ill look into the SSDs..

I've been working with the glossy Apple monitors lately, so far hasn't bothered me.

I've heard real good things about the Eizos, just haven't been able to see one in...
Posted by EnVoy, on May 18, 2012 at 12:34 AM, in Mac Desktops
At the prices olPigeon's brother paid I will max... 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
At the prices olPigeon's brother paid I will max out the RAM on the machine for sure..
Posted by EnVoy, on May 17, 2012 at 08:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
Yes I definitely planned on adding aftermarket... 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
Yes I definitely planned on adding aftermarket ram. SSDs are a possibility also, but not sure if I'll have the cash for it. I will also be getting a monitor, the Apple 27" which is another grand...
Posted by EnVoy, on May 16, 2012 at 04:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
Professional Graphics means mainly PShop,... 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
Professional Graphics means mainly PShop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Lightroom. To A lesser degree Maya.
Posted by EnVoy, on May 16, 2012 at 02:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
MacPro product cycle / known probs? 2,252 Views / 33 Replies  
So I'm in the market for a new desktop, who's main function would be professional graphics, and am thinking on this model:

MacPro 8 core
Two 2.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Westmere” (8 cores)
8GB...
Posted by EnVoy, on May 16, 2012 at 09:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
Ah, I see. Thanks for the info.. 628 Views / 4 Replies  
Ah, I see. Thanks for the info..
Posted by EnVoy, on Nov 17, 2011 at 01:46 PM, in Networking
Why does IT Dept require a mounted volume? 628 Views / 4 Replies  
So recently the IT dept at the large company I work at had us all set up a smb share that auto mounts at startup. This volume is completely empty except for 2 files:
1. A burn folder named "Burn...
Posted by EnVoy, on Nov 17, 2011 at 01:02 PM, in Networking
Ok, I decided on and bought the Synology DS411j +... 1,377 Views / 21 Replies  
Ok, I decided on and bought the Synology DS411j + 4 of the 2TB Caviar Greens. I found too many negative reviews on the Buffalos to go that route.

It's on the slow boat so won't be here for a week...
Posted by EnVoy, on Sep 16, 2011 at 12:28 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
It's at the top of that page, click on the word... 1,377 Views / 21 Replies  
It's at the top of that page, click on the word "reasons" (http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1397)

In any case they seem to be working. Do you use Time Machine with it, or another...
Posted by EnVoy, on Sep 15, 2011 at 08:22 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Interesting, Synology says those drives are not... 1,377 Views / 21 Replies  
Interesting, Synology says those drives are not recommended and not warranted in RAID devices.
<edit> Actually they say they are ok in consumer applications in RAIDS.with no more than 2 drives.
...
Posted by EnVoy, on Sep 15, 2011 at 01:16 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
What drives do you have in your DS1511+? 1,377 Views / 21 Replies  
What drives do you have in your DS1511+?
Posted by EnVoy, on Sep 14, 2011 at 09:59 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Anyone have any experience &amp; opinions on these two NAS? 1,377 Views / 21 Replies  
Anyone have any experience & opinions on these two NAS?

1. Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/R5 in 12TB configuration
2. Synology DS411j (would set up as 12TB)

My main usage would be as a...
Posted by EnVoy, on Sep 14, 2011 at 05:31 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Any word of new iPad? 2,281 Views / 10 Replies  
I'm going to buy an iPad2 in the next few days. Is there any word of a new iPad being released anytime soon?
I'd hate to buy one and a month later the iPad3 or something comes out.

Thanks
Posted by EnVoy, on Sep 2, 2011 at 09:40 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
If I were to use itunes, since the iphone has... 1,933 Views / 3 Replies  
If I were to use itunes, since the iphone has never been synced, it will ask me to set it up as a new phone. Will it erase all the contacts at this point?
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 27, 2011 at 01:47 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
How to export iPhone contacts off of phone not using itunes? 1,933 Views / 3 Replies  
I am leaving my soon soon and will have to give back my iphone. Is there away I can export the contacts in the address book into a file(s) to be later imported to Address Book on my Mac at home? I...
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 27, 2011 at 01:11 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Dropbox looks like a good solution for files,... 6,289 Views / 3 Replies  
Dropbox looks like a good solution for files, thanks. I think he also wants to use and sync the Windows Address/Contacts book. Anyway to do that?
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 16, 2010 at 03:33 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Started SETI and Einstein. I figured out how to... 1,287 Views / 6 Replies  
Started SETI and Einstein. I figured out how to connect thru the individual projects pages though. My BOINC Stats page doesnt seem to be listing it yet though.
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 16, 2010 at 02:12 PM, in Team MacNN
How to join Team MacNN? 1,287 Views / 6 Replies  
I click the link on the Team website but I get a 404 error..
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 16, 2010 at 01:33 PM, in Team MacNN
How to Sync a Windows 7 Desktop & Laptop ? 6,289 Views / 3 Replies  
A relative is asking me how he can sync his Desktop and Laptop running Windows 7. He will need to keep certain documents synced between the 2 machines, so the file is exactly the same on both. Anyone...
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 16, 2010 at 12:58 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Recommend me a RIP.. 797 Views / 1 Replies  
Anyone know of a good, free RIP to use on OS 10.5.8 (on a ppc) with InDesign CS4 & a Epson R1800

Thanks..
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 9, 2010 at 07:12 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Thanks for your help everyone.. 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
Thanks for your help everyone..
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 27, 2009 at 06:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
ok I'll return it and get a drive only. Which one... 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
ok I'll return it and get a drive only. Which one of these do you recomend:

Samsung F1 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152102)

WD Caviar Green...
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 27, 2009 at 01:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
OK hold on. I just pulled the drive out and read... 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
OK hold on. I just pulled the drive out and read he label on it. It says its a 7200.11.
Heres the label info:
ST31000333AS
P/N: 9FZ136-336
Firmware: CC3H
Date Code: 09302
Site Code: TK

None...
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 27, 2009 at 10:06 AM, in Mac Desktops
So that means this drive is NOT part of the... 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
So that means this drive is NOT part of the dreaded 7200.11 "dont buy" line? I was going to exchange it for a new one, or should I get something else?
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 27, 2009 at 09:55 AM, in Mac Desktops
Heres the HD info: 1TB 32MB SATA HD 7200rpm... 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
Heres the HD info:

1TB 32MB SATA HD 7200rpm 3.5Gb/s
ST310005N1A1AS-RK
PN: 9BX1A8-571

No where on the unit can I find the 7200.11 designation. I guess its bad so I'll take it back.
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 27, 2009 at 12:31 AM, in Mac Desktops
No, it does not show up there. 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
No, it does not show up there.
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 26, 2009 at 09:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
Here's what I found: Seagate SATAII & WD... 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
Here's what I found:

Seagate SATAII & WD 70G/10K Raptor long term report.
System specs:
Machine Name: Power Mac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac11,2
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (1.1)
Number Of CPUs: 2...
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 26, 2009 at 09:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
I cant even get the machine, or the os install... 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
I cant even get the machine, or the os install disk, to recognize it.
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 26, 2009 at 09:38 PM, in Mac Desktops
PPC G5 Dual 2.3 Ghz not recognizing new HD help. 2,601 Views / 18 Replies  
I just acquired a Dual 2.3 Ghz PPC with no hard drive in it. I went out and bought a Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA drive and installed it. When trying to install OS 10.5.6 it does not recognize the...
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 26, 2009 at 08:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
Any Mac(AFP) compatible NAS devices available these days? 4,736 Views / 10 Replies  
I did a search but couldn't find anything recent. I'm looking for a 1tb NAS that is Mac (AFP) compatible. I bought a Buffalo Linkstation Flexnet, but is a piece of crap and is not AFP compatible....
Posted by EnVoy, on Apr 3, 2009 at 12:38 PM, in Networking
It was the typeface. I was using Helvetica Neue... 1,665 Views / 4 Replies  
It was the typeface. I was using Helvetica Neue (T1). When I swapped it out to a different family completely it worked fine.
Posted by EnVoy, on Feb 5, 2009 at 05:08 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
pdf text garbled on iPhone/Touch 1,665 Views / 4 Replies  
I made this pdf from InDesign CS3 and on the iPhone and iPod Touch text in some places appears all garbled. Anyone know why and how to fix it?

http://www.stationsix.com/webshots/OLL-Book.PNG
Posted by EnVoy, on Feb 4, 2009 at 10:58 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Yeah, I have now setup Backup to periodically... 734 Views / 8 Replies  
Yeah, I have now setup Backup to periodically back all this up. I will also manually export the address book and ical databases.

By the way, the data was a bit old so I did loose a bunch of the...
Posted by EnVoy, on Oct 10, 2008 at 09:17 AM, in macOS
Whew! I got em back, here's how: I found... 734 Views / 8 Replies  
Whew! I got em back, here's how:

I found this folder:
/Library/Application Support/SyncService/Backup Data

Inside there is a folder for Address Book, Calendar, and Safari. I replaced the...
Posted by EnVoy, on Oct 9, 2008 at 09:54 AM, in macOS
No .abbu found on the machine.... 734 Views / 8 Replies  
No .abbu found on the machine. <user>/Library/Application Support/Address Book/ has these files:


ABPerson.skIndexInverted
ABSubscribedPerson.skIndexInverted
AdressBook.data...
Posted by EnVoy, on Oct 8, 2008 at 01:05 PM, in macOS
All Contact info vanished!?! 734 Views / 8 Replies  
All my contacts have vanished from my computer and iPhone, and MobileMe. Names, address, phone numbers, all data is gone. Seems to ave happened right after the last update from apple. I'm running...
Posted by EnVoy, on Oct 8, 2008 at 11:09 AM, in macOS
AT&T 2Wire 2701HG-B in modem only mode? 20,545 Views / 1 Replies  
I recently got the AT&T DSL (way faster than my old Time Warner cable modem service by the way) with the 2Wire 2701HG-B modem/wireless router. I have a much better Linksys router/firewall I want to...
Posted by EnVoy, on Aug 17, 2008 at 11:18 AM, in Networking
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