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can't turn off printer sharing 457 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a very odd problem - printer sharing will not turn off in system preferences. The box will not uncheck and pressing the STOP button does nothing. I upgraded to the latest version of CUPS some...
Posted by nuggetman, on Feb 16, 2007 at 04:32 PM, in macOS
ipod radio remote hacks? 614 Views / 1 Replies  
Are there any hacks out there that would enable the iPod radio menu without buying the $45 attachment?

Or, if the tuner is in the attachment and not the iPod, is there any way to construct a...
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 6, 2006 at 05:59 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
i tried my roommates 30gb 5g in the dock i have... 810 Views / 9 Replies  
i tried my roommates 30gb 5g in the dock i have now, and it sits in and stands, it's just not snug. so that'll do for me.
Posted by nuggetman, on Sep 19, 2006 at 09:38 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
universal dock adapter? 810 Views / 9 Replies  
i just ordered a refurbished 5th gen ipod to replace my ailing 4th generation. one of the things included is a universal dock adapter. i dont suppose i can snap this on to the dock ive been using...
Posted by nuggetman, on Sep 19, 2006 at 02:12 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
go to target you can get a 6-foot firewire... 1,973 Views / 37 Replies  
go to target

you can get a 6-foot firewire cable with 6 pins on each end (plus two 4-pin adapters!) for only $14
Posted by nuggetman, on Jul 17, 2006 at 09:49 PM, in macOS
i doubt it's the drivers since it doesn't matter... 467 Views / 2 Replies  
i doubt it's the drivers since it doesn't matter what one is selected when i change

could it have to do with the fact i upgraded CUPS and GIMP Print to the latest version?
Posted by nuggetman, on Jul 11, 2006 at 09:50 AM, in Applications
pages crash on print size change 467 Views / 2 Replies  
Running the latest Pages on the latest Tiger.

When I attempt to change my document to another paper size (either a pre defined one or a custom one), for either any printer, only my HP, or only my...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jul 9, 2006 at 07:06 PM, in Applications
applications > utilities > bluetooth file... 594 Views / 3 Replies  
applications > utilities > bluetooth file exchange
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 7, 2006 at 08:01 PM, in macOS
problem solved, my windowserver_last.log file had... 3,829 Views / 19 Replies  
problem solved, my windowserver_last.log file had grown to 13 gigs. Found this by running OmniDiskSweeper as root.
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 7, 2006 at 12:50 PM, in macOS
Here's the system.log 3,829 Views / 19 Replies  
Here's the system.log
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 7, 2006 at 12:20 PM, in macOS
I said the swap file is fine, and I already... 3,829 Views / 19 Replies  
I said the swap file is fine, and I already rebooted since I had to boot off the installer CD to run disk utility.
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 7, 2006 at 11:58 AM, in macOS
where'd my space go? 3,829 Views / 19 Replies  
Last night I went to bed, leaving my PowerBook running 10.4.6 with Adium X and Mail open. 15 gigs of free space.

The fans were running heavy when I woke up in the middle of the night, but I didn't...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 7, 2006 at 11:47 AM, in macOS
thanks for the input tooki, however the epson is... 508 Views / 5 Replies  
thanks for the input tooki, however the epson is in perfect condition, and has excellent photo printing quality. theres been no problems with it on my dads windows machine and there's no problems now...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 3, 2006 at 07:22 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Problem solved, I upgraded to Gimp Print 5 and... 508 Views / 5 Replies  
Problem solved, I upgraded to Gimp Print 5 and CUPS 1.2
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 2, 2006 at 08:46 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I tried upgrading to GIMP-print 5.0 beta, and now... 508 Views / 5 Replies  
I tried upgrading to GIMP-print 5.0 beta, and now it send the job and just doesn't print at all..

And sorry Big Mac, the correct answer is not "time to upgrade". A new printer is not in the budget...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 2, 2006 at 08:26 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Printer not separating pages 508 Views / 5 Replies  
I've got a Windows XP machine, connected to a Netgear wireless router, sharing an Epson Stylus Color 880 USB printer.

My PowerBook connects via wifi to the router, and I can print to the shared...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jun 2, 2006 at 07:48 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
FM transmitter? 508 Views / 2 Replies  
FM transmitter?
Posted by nuggetman, on May 4, 2006 at 02:58 AM, in Applications
disconnect it? lol there may be some... 709 Views / 11 Replies  
disconnect it? lol

there may be some permissions settings to somehow make it only accessible to you but someone else would have to elaborate for me
Posted by nuggetman, on May 4, 2006 at 02:55 AM, in macOS
call them get a box send it in they'll... 452 Views / 2 Replies  
call them
get a box
send it in

they'll either fix it or they'll tell you the damage was obviously due to accidental damage and give you a price quote to fix it

just don't tell them more than...
Posted by nuggetman, on May 4, 2006 at 02:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
ipod drive sizes 545 Views / 0 Replies  
the hard drive in my 4th gen 20gb ipod is on the way out, and i'd like to replace it before i lose it completely.

what drives can be used in this model? do i need to buy a specific-model hard...
Posted by nuggetman, on Apr 16, 2006 at 02:34 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
when you compile a program, it converts it from... 2,009 Views / 14 Replies  
when you compile a program, it converts it from human-readable C, C#, C++, Objective-C, whatever, into machine-readable language. it doesn't matter what API it uses - coccoa and carbon are just...
Posted by nuggetman, on Apr 10, 2006 at 04:18 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
powerbook case... seriously what were they thinking 2,525 Views / 33 Replies  
when i first got my powerbook i loved this case

now it's scratched, dinged, paint is peeling off below the arrow keys, and i just had to fight w/ my cdrom because the top piece of metal warped so...
Posted by nuggetman, on Mar 15, 2006 at 01:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
they were in the bookmarks 871 Views / 10 Replies  
they were in the bookmarks
Posted by nuggetman, on Mar 12, 2006 at 10:34 PM, in macOS
render it 538 Views / 2 Replies  
render it
Posted by nuggetman, on Mar 8, 2006 at 01:56 AM, in Applications
The academic means that you are not eligible for... 4,593 Views / 12 Replies  
The academic means that you are not eligible for upgrade pricing on newer versions of the software. It does not mean you cannot move from version 7 to version 8 when it comes out.


For example:
...
Posted by nuggetman, on Mar 8, 2006 at 01:51 AM, in Applications
shouldnt be any problems w/ latest updates, but... 825 Views / 5 Replies  
shouldnt be any problems w/ latest updates, but backup anyway for safety's sake

no version of system restore for mac sadly, but you can use a program like Carbon Copy Cloner to image your drive to...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jan 17, 2006 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
the revisions are based on the entire line of... 624 Views / 3 Replies  
the revisions are based on the entire line of products: for a powerbook that means 12, 15, and 17

it is rare that they won't update all 3 (for example the last update saw major changes to the 15...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jan 14, 2006 at 02:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i said the same thing to a friend who managed to... 1,004 Views / 10 Replies  
i said the same thing to a friend who managed to drain her battery and was asking me 5000 questions on how to recharge it properly and if it was gonna be ok and if letting it run down wasn't the...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jan 8, 2006 at 09:08 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
1) find a broken powerbook on ebay. buy it cheap.... 1,162 Views / 10 Replies  
1) find a broken powerbook on ebay. buy it cheap. use a guide from PBFixit to replace the keyboad (it's trivial really)

2) you aren't gonna reach 100wpm on a new keyboard layout overnight. you...
Posted by nuggetman, on Jan 8, 2006 at 09:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
i second the iskin my girlfriend also just gave... 609 Views / 2 Replies  
i second the iskin
my girlfriend also just gave me an iguy and i love it - it's kind of pricey tho
Posted by nuggetman, on Jan 6, 2006 at 01:13 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
insert your original mac os cd that came with the... 1,287 Views / 18 Replies  
insert your original mac os cd that came with the machine
hold option after the startup chime, choose apple hardware test from the boot menu
Posted by nuggetman, on Jan 6, 2006 at 12:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
so you dont zap yourself or worse, zap your... 884 Views / 9 Replies  
so you dont zap yourself or worse, zap your powerbook
Posted by nuggetman, on Jan 6, 2006 at 12:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
bring it back to the store, say you want a full... 1,444 Views / 19 Replies  
bring it back to the store, say you want a full refund because it isn't a CD (as in, doesn't comply with the published CD standard)

then pirate it
AVAST!
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 29, 2005 at 01:32 PM, in macOS
graphic/video switcher? 793 Views / 1 Replies  
I'm looking for some software that can be used as a graphic/video switcher when running a live TV program over a closed circuit network. Basically just be able to cue up a list of graphics/movies...
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 27, 2005 at 01:30 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
apparently the serial number got typed in wrong.... 581 Views / 3 Replies  
apparently the serial number got typed in wrong. after basically being accused of trying to get something for nothing, they told me that they were "prepared to offer me" the correction for only the...
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 23, 2005 at 05:29 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
well... i got it back... i take back that thumbs... 581 Views / 3 Replies  
well... i got it back... i take back that thumbs up... i got some guy named Rick's ipod... at least that's who owns it according to the engraving...
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 23, 2005 at 04:33 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
good ipod replacement experience 581 Views / 3 Replies  
Sent my broken iPod to Apple on Dec 21 (and it was technically a month out of warranty - it was bought Nov 21 but it was registered on xmas)

Dec 22 and a brand new iPod is on its way from the...
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 22, 2005 at 11:16 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
my somewhat limited experience w/ the cisco vpn... 714 Views / 4 Replies  
my somewhat limited experience w/ the cisco vpn client thus far have shown it to be a POS

can you use your VPN via the VPN option in the Internet Connect program in your /Applications folder
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 21, 2005 at 05:18 PM, in Networking
ipod warranty 624 Views / 0 Replies  
I have to send my iPod in for repairs (it keeps crashing at the 2 gig point when copying files to it... I have no luck with hard drives lately)

It was bought Nov 21 but I regsitered it when I got...
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
go to the change your picture menu option and... 828 Views / 2 Replies  
go to the change your picture menu option and press choose
Posted by nuggetman, on Dec 5, 2005 at 03:02 PM, in macOS
cache clearing did the trick, and unlike madrag... 868 Views / 13 Replies  
cache clearing did the trick, and unlike madrag said, everything is listed that should be (and only once)
Posted by nuggetman, on Nov 25, 2005 at 06:48 PM, in macOS
my 12" does this every so often just push down... 505 Views / 2 Replies  
my 12" does this every so often
just push down on the wobbling corner and the corner opposite it and it should flex into place
Posted by nuggetman, on Nov 24, 2005 at 08:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
apps appearing twice in open with 868 Views / 13 Replies  
Subject says it all - this is a fresh tiger install and all programs like Photoshop, Preview, QuickTime, etc have two entries in the "open with" menu. I don't have any other system folders on here...
Posted by nuggetman, on Nov 24, 2005 at 03:38 PM, in macOS
Poll: it wasnt funny when it came out, it wasnt funny... 2,235 Views / 37 Replies  
it wasnt funny when it came out, it wasnt funny when everyone started repeating it, and it sure as hell isnt funny now
Posted by nuggetman, on Nov 11, 2005 at 09:38 PM, in macOS
go to /Library/Internet Plug-ins and remove the... 1,054 Views / 13 Replies  
go to /Library/Internet Plug-ins and remove the Windows Media Player plugin. Certain WM videos cause the OS X version of hte player to choke and die and take safari down w/ it
Posted by nuggetman, on Nov 9, 2005 at 02:45 PM, in Applications
ah. yep, that's exactly what i did 680 Views / 8 Replies  
ah. yep, that's exactly what i did
Posted by nuggetman, on Nov 7, 2005 at 11:34 PM, in macOS
weird... im pretty sure i didnt delete my music... 680 Views / 8 Replies  
weird... im pretty sure i didnt delete my music folder intentionally
Posted by nuggetman, on Nov 7, 2005 at 05:27 PM, in macOS
burn folders 680 Views / 8 Replies  
remember kids - when you delete something from a burn folder it deletes the original thanks to the magic of symlinks

imagine my shock when i emptied the trash and got lots of (!) in iTunes
...
Posted by nuggetman, on Nov 7, 2005 at 03:47 PM, in macOS
after following a suggestion on another board,... 517 Views / 2 Replies  
after following a suggestion on another board, ive found that plugging and unplugging the headphones 3 or 4 times switched the sound control panel back to "internal speakers"

i guess i got some...
Posted by nuggetman, on Oct 28, 2005 at 12:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
no soudn from speakers 517 Views / 2 Replies  
so a few weeks ago my HD died, and i had to dis and re assemble my PB 12" to replace it. my internal speakers were working fine afterwards. ive been using external speakers since, and now all of a...
Posted by nuggetman, on Oct 28, 2005 at 12:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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