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Need MS Word Help 735 Views / 9 Replies  
HI everyone,

I still am having problems with my MS Word - It keeps splitting my pages into 2 sections with all the data at the top and a huge empty space that you cant do anything with at the...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Mar 26, 2006 at 09:46 AM, in Applications
Thanks for the help - skalie I have no deadline,... 792 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks for the help - skalie I have no deadline, just trying to put some new projects together - I will be in touch once I get some more outline done.

Thanks
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Mar 5, 2006 at 04:21 PM, in Developer Center
Thanks for the advice. I have now downloaded... 792 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks for the advice.

I have now downloaded Flash 8 to use to edit the flash part, but to be honest I am finding both that and DreamWeaver very complicated. Can anyone recommend a good way to...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Mar 5, 2006 at 09:12 AM, in Developer Center
Flash problem 792 Views / 6 Replies  
I am using DreamWeaver 8 (although i am still a beginner) and am trying to edit a template for a new site I am working on. The Template has Flash at the top of the main page, and when I click on it...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Mar 4, 2006 at 08:15 AM, in Developer Center
I actually just fixed the problem - My friend... 735 Views / 9 Replies  
I actually just fixed the problem - My friend happened to call and talked me through it - basically deleted the preferences file for Word in the Library.

Thanks for the offer of help though
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 21, 2006 at 05:07 PM, in Applications
Ok maybe not - I have the image - how do I add it... 735 Views / 9 Replies  
Ok maybe not - I have the image - how do I add it to the message?
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 21, 2006 at 08:52 AM, in Applications
Figured it out Here you go: ... 735 Views / 9 Replies  
Figured it out

Here you go:

/Users/Phil/Desktop/Picture 2
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 21, 2006 at 08:46 AM, in Applications
How do I do a screenshot? 735 Views / 9 Replies  
How do I do a screenshot?
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 21, 2006 at 08:39 AM, in Applications
Bump - Please help me someone - I can't use my... 735 Views / 9 Replies  
Bump - Please help me someone - I can't use my Word properly :confused:
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 21, 2006 at 07:38 AM, in Applications
IX Webhosting... 1,320 Views / 13 Replies  
IX Webhosting (http://www.ixwebhosting.com/cgi-bin/affiliates/clickthru.cgi?id=philcurtis)

Like I said before - their customer service is excellent - they even have a live chat help line. And I...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 21, 2006 at 06:44 AM, in Applications
The webhosts that I use charge only $3.95 per... 1,320 Views / 13 Replies  
The webhosts that I use charge only $3.95 per month for hosting and you get a free domain name, so it is about half the price of the ones mentioned here. I have about a dozen sites hosted with them ,...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 21, 2006 at 04:55 AM, in Applications
Reset MS Word 735 Views / 9 Replies  
In the past few days, every time I open a document in Word, the view/page layout has a strange blank space at the bottom of every page, and I cant make the window bigger or smaller.

I have been...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 20, 2006 at 02:48 PM, in Applications
I really dont know what the hotel is using - I... 700 Views / 5 Replies  
I really dont know what the hotel is using - I guess that could be the problem yes.

I was going to try turning the firewall off, but isnt that dangerous?

Also, if I am uploading these files...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 16, 2006 at 02:59 PM, in Applications
.avi? 587 Views / 4 Replies  
I have finally completed my first torrent download of a TV show, but have now discovered that Quicktime cannot play it. QT says I may need a plug in?

The file ends in .avi - what kinf of...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 16, 2006 at 06:36 AM, in Applications
Bit Torrent problem 700 Views / 5 Replies  
I am new to Bit Torrents, and although I have finally got something working, I am still experiencing terrible problems.

I am on a PB 17" and connected to the internet through a hotel DSL set up (...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 16, 2006 at 04:52 AM, in Applications
I was probably misleading in my original post - I... 824 Views / 11 Replies  
I was probably misleading in my original post - I won't be actually storing any Music files/recordings - just the info such as Name/Key/Artist/Composer etc

Can you use Itunes for this without...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 11, 2006 at 10:57 AM, in Applications
Database App? 824 Views / 11 Replies  
Can anyone reccomend a good Database App, preferably free, but I don't mind buying the right product.

Basically I run a band, and I want to be able to store all our songs, with the info that goes...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 11, 2006 at 09:43 AM, in Applications
I Understand that you cannot have them all on at... 676 Views / 4 Replies  
I Understand that you cannot have them all on at the same time, but Is there a way though to avoid taking the cables out each time? The S Video is no biggie, but the DVI is just a pain in the ass to...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 10, 2006 at 02:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Powerbook with Cinema Display AND TV 676 Views / 4 Replies  
I have just bought a 20" Cinema Display to use as an external monitor for my PB, and it is great. My problem though is that I often connect the PB to my Big TV to watch DVD's etc using the S Video...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Feb 10, 2006 at 01:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks guys - I will check out Cyberduck and if... 854 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks guys - I will check out Cyberduck and if that will work I will probably stick with it, if not I will try the transmit one.
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jan 26, 2006 at 01:46 AM, in Developer Center
Which FTP? 854 Views / 8 Replies  
HI there,

I have a few simple websites that I need to start doing more with - up till now I have always used the webshell program included in my host's control panel to upload files, but it seems...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jan 25, 2006 at 06:35 AM, in Developer Center
Thankyou - I will visit the Apple store here in... 766 Views / 9 Replies  
Thankyou - I will visit the Apple store here in the next few days and get iLife '06.
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jan 21, 2006 at 04:38 AM, in Applications
iLife 06 - Can I buy in Japan? 766 Views / 9 Replies  
I am in Japan on business for the next few months, and want to buy the new version of iLife. I understand that they have an Apple Store in Nagoya, which is where I am, but my question is this:

If...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jan 21, 2006 at 01:41 AM, in Applications
So I can just format the external to FAT32 and... 2,034 Views / 18 Replies  
So I can just format the external to FAT32 and then use it with both the Mac and the PC? If so that will be ideal.

Are there any performance loss issues from using the FAT32 format with my...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Dec 9, 2005 at 10:50 AM, in macOS
Partitioning half Mac/half Windows? 2,034 Views / 18 Replies  
Hi - I have a 320GB WD External drive that I have bought to back up everything I have.

As I am a PC user as well, I would ideally like to partition the disk half Mac and half windows, so that I...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Dec 9, 2005 at 10:00 AM, in macOS
Upgrading to Tiger 579 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi all,

I just bought Tiger and am about to install it on my Powerbook. As I have already backed everything up I would like to do a complete clean install and reformat my HD back to fatcory...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Oct 11, 2005 at 01:29 AM, in macOS
Best Wireless adapter? 681 Views / 0 Replies  
I am about to get a desktop PC (don't hate me please - its for work!) and will be depending on wireless connection in my hotel for at least a month.

What is the absloute best Wireless adapter (PCI...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Oct 3, 2005 at 09:27 PM, in Networking
Very interested in the UPS thing - Could someone... 595 Views / 6 Replies  
Very interested in the UPS thing - Could someone post a specific model?
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Sep 22, 2005 at 05:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Surge Protector/Filter 595 Views / 6 Replies  
I need to get a new surge protector as I am reorganizing some of my computer gear into another room.

There seem to be about a hundred different types of them - can anyone reccomend a really good...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Sep 20, 2005 at 05:32 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Best Mouse/Keyboard? 589 Views / 1 Replies  
I am looking for a new mouse and keyboard (preferably wireless) and am looking for ideas.

At the moment I am leaning towards the MX 3100 as I hear that the MX 1000 which is the mouse that comes...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Sep 19, 2005 at 07:08 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sorry here is the link: ... 688 Views / 5 Replies  
Sorry here is the link:

http://viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp201b/

I am deciding between this and the Samsung here:
...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Sep 17, 2005 at 11:20 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Viewsonic monitors 688 Views / 5 Replies  
I am thinking of getting a Viewsonic 20.1" monitor like this:


Has anyone got one, or have any opinions on it? I am setting up a multple monitor display and am thinking of getting 2 of these to...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Sep 17, 2005 at 02:20 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Ah okay I see now. But as I have already... 1,516 Views / 9 Replies  
Ah okay I see now.

But as I have already tried attaching the hard disk to an identical Lacie Drive and another drive, doesnt this mean that the problem is indeed inside the hard disk itself rather...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Aug 30, 2005 at 01:09 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Powerbook Stands 1,066 Views / 11 Replies  
I need to get myself a stand for my 17" Powerbook and have looked at these so far. I would love to hear feedback from anyone that owns or has looked at any of these, or others I should take a look...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Aug 30, 2005 at 01:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have this one (at least it looks like mine) ... 1,516 Views / 9 Replies  
I have this one (at least it looks like mine)

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-250GB_LACIE_ETH_DISK_MINI_10_100

My friend tried this:

taking out the internal enclosure (it was a Maxtor drive...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Aug 30, 2005 at 12:31 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I am also thinking of getting the Dell 2405, but... 2,219 Views / 32 Replies  
I am also thinking of getting the Dell 2405, but have been holding off for 2 reasons:

First, like others here I am waiting for the next deal as I have until October to get my new LCD.

Second...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Aug 30, 2005 at 12:04 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Hi again, If it is the hard drive that is... 2,333 Views / 14 Replies  
Hi again,

If it is the hard drive that is broken/dead - can it be replaced? Or is the whole product worthless now.

I now have a 1g shuffle which my wife uses for the Gym, but I really would...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Aug 30, 2005 at 11:42 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Lacie Hard Drive Dead - need help 1,516 Views / 9 Replies  
I have a Lacie 250G external Hard Drive which I use with my Powerbook, and last week it stopped working. Basically what happened is that when i connected it to the powersource there was a very small...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Aug 30, 2005 at 11:32 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
2 connector method? What is that, and where... 771 Views / 9 Replies  
2 connector method?

What is that, and where do i get it?
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Aug 3, 2005 at 12:16 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
If I get the Dell 24" instead, I believe that has... 771 Views / 9 Replies  
If I get the Dell 24" instead, I believe that has more than 1 DVI input - so then would it work? How would I swicth between them or would they both appear at the same time?

Thanks for your help :)
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 31, 2005 at 04:37 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Anyone at all know is this is possible? I really... 771 Views / 9 Replies  
Anyone at all know is this is possible? I really want to know before I buy something that wont work for me.

Thanks in advance

:)
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 31, 2005 at 04:06 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sorry forgot to ask: Can someone confirm... 3,398 Views / 25 Replies  
Sorry forgot to ask:


Can someone confirm that the 24" Dell is indeed compatible with my graphics card?

I have the 128MB optional upgrade on the last rev Powerbook 17".

Thanks
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 30, 2005 at 04:17 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Dell 24" vs Apple Cinema 23" 3,398 Views / 25 Replies  
I was all set to buy a 23" Cinema display and then my friend sends me the latest offer from Dell on the 24" and tell me I should consider that (again). It does seem like the better value deal, but...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 30, 2005 at 04:07 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Using my Mac AND a PC with a Cinema Display? 771 Views / 9 Replies  
I have decided to get a 23" Cinema Display which I intend to use both with my Powerbook, and with either a PC desktop or Laptop I will buy soon. (I know - its not by choice - I just need to have it...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 30, 2005 at 03:06 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Help - My wife dropped my Ipod! 2,333 Views / 14 Replies  
Hi there,

Yesterday my wife dropped my Ipod whilst in the Gym and I think she has broken it. When you turn it on, it is unable to start up, and the error picture of the folder comes on to the...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 27, 2005 at 06:40 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for all the input - I am thinking of going... 1,020 Views / 12 Replies  
Thanks for all the input - I am thinking of going with 2 of the 23" models instead of trying to figure out a way to run the 30".

So my new question is:

Can my Powerbook run 2 of the 23"...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 25, 2005 at 02:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Watch/Record TV on my PB? 885 Views / 5 Replies  
Is it possible to watch or record TV on a PB? What equipment/software is needed?

Thanks

Mush :)
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 16, 2005 at 07:01 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Monitor set ups for Online Poker 657 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi there,

I am a full time professional poker player, and am currently in the process of switching to mostly online play, so I can stay home more often. I would like the ability to multi table on...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 16, 2005 at 06:30 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
So the 23 incher is fine with my PB? Maybe I will... 1,020 Views / 12 Replies  
So the 23 incher is fine with my PB? Maybe I will go for that.

Is there anything else out there that compares - should I check out some other company's products? I love the look of the Apple, but...
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 16, 2005 at 02:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got the 128 card as an upgrade when i got my PB... 1,020 Views / 12 Replies  
I got the 128 card as an upgrade when i got my PB - does this mean I can run the big boy for sure?
Posted by Mr Mushroom, on Jul 12, 2005 at 08:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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