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Thank you analogika for the fast and extremely... 488 Views / 2 Replies  
Thank you analogika for the fast and extremely helpful info. I completely forgot Garageband was so versatile. (I guess that's why you got all those little stars under your name, eh!) :)


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Posted by Big Slick, on May 11, 2008 at 09:02 AM, in Applications
Extracting audio from QuickTime movies? 488 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi all!

I'm looking for a FREE program that will let me extract the audio portion from some QT mov. files. Does any one have any that would do the trick? My end goal is to extract the audio...
Posted by Big Slick, on May 11, 2008 at 08:29 AM, in Applications
Okay I got it working again. ibook_steve:... 901 Views / 5 Replies  
Okay I got it working again.

ibook_steve: thanks for your help. Under network connections, I noticed that Windows had a "default" IP address which was different from my mac IP addy. However, I...
Posted by Big Slick, on Jan 22, 2008 at 09:09 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
I tried the settings that you suggested, but... 901 Views / 5 Replies  
I tried the settings that you suggested, but still no dice. I had set up a new network connection, but get the error 678.
In the border on the the lower right side there are 7 icons pictured here. ...
Posted by Big Slick, on Jan 21, 2008 at 10:01 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Update: I've figured out the right click thing,... 901 Views / 5 Replies  
Update: I've figured out the right click thing, but still can't get online on the pc side.

I have a parallels host-guest tab, and built in ethernet tab under my mac internet connections but...
Posted by Big Slick, on Jan 19, 2008 at 05:54 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
XP Pro and Parallels 901 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi all!

I've sucessfully put xp and parallels on my 24"iMac and seeems to work except...

I can't connect to the internet on the "pc" side. I've set up a connection and everything but can't...
Posted by Big Slick, on Jan 19, 2008 at 04:07 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
I've started using vlc and for the most part it... 11,702 Views / 9 Replies  
I've started using vlc and for the most part it seems acceptable. I've noticed however that certain AVI formatted vids play really choppy. The screen freezes (like a screenshot) while the time...
Posted by Big Slick, on Dec 30, 2007 at 12:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yea! Finally a response! Yes, my mail works in... 574 Views / 3 Replies  
Yea! Finally a response! Yes, my mail works in between. I usually only have to enter my password after my iMac's been idle for a long time - say over night. As well, it's the same for my Hotmail....
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 25, 2007 at 12:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
I got 2GB of Ram. I might plan on getting some... 980 Views / 13 Replies  
I got 2GB of Ram. I might plan on getting some more soon since our Cdn$ is hovering around 1.07 to the USD. While its not a FPS, Civ 3 seems to work great as well (no graphics options, though).
...
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 17, 2007 at 07:59 PM, in Gaming
I do believe the latest update fixed the problem... 1,354 Views / 13 Replies  
I do believe the latest update fixed the problem on my 24" 2.8 aluminum iMac. Only took Apple 3 months! Better late than never!
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 16, 2007 at 06:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
<sigh> I know that the previous gen iMac is... 980 Views / 13 Replies  
<sigh> I know that the previous gen iMac is faster/better in regards to the graphics card, but what I am asking is regarding the new iMacs only. Is Prey the most graphically intense game my Imac...
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 16, 2007 at 06:46 PM, in Gaming
Prey on alum 2.8 iMac 980 Views / 13 Replies  
I'm playing the mac version of Prey on my 2.8 aluminum iMac. Game play and graphics are ultra smooth with only a tiny glitch during the cinimatics. My question: Am I near my "top end" regarding...
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 16, 2007 at 05:28 PM, in Gaming
Dissappearing passwords? 574 Views / 3 Replies  
Hey gang! I think I need help with settings for my keychain regarding my pop mail password. Every morning there's a little window that asks me to enter my mail pop password. I enter it in, select...
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 16, 2007 at 09:06 AM, in Mac Desktops
Update: Nevermind!! My iMac still freezes when I... 3,062 Views / 29 Replies  
Update: Nevermind!! My iMac still freezes when I go over the dock right after a re-start.
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 9, 2007 at 10:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hey!!! I'm not totally positive, but I think the... 3,062 Views / 29 Replies  
Hey!!! I'm not totally positive, but I think the latest apple update 1.2.1 actually fixed my freezing at re-start problem. BTW, it's for my 24" 2.8 aluminum iMac. Time will tell...
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 7, 2007 at 08:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Just wanted to chime in with a question: I've... 3,062 Views / 29 Replies  
Just wanted to chime in with a question: I've posted my own thread on my similar issues and currently have an "open" case number. I'm supposed to take my iMac down to my authorized repair centre...
Posted by Big Slick, on Nov 4, 2007 at 04:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
I second that! :err: 4,531 Views / 53 Replies  
I second that! :err:
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 22, 2007 at 08:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
Will Leopard come with its own set of "updates"... 4,531 Views / 53 Replies  
Will Leopard come with its own set of "updates" or new drivers?
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 21, 2007 at 01:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm kinda glad I'm not the only one having issues... 4,531 Views / 53 Replies  
I'm kinda glad I'm not the only one having issues with the 24" 2.8ghz alum iMac. My issues (described on my own thread somewhere here) are currently still not yet resolved. I do have an open...
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 13, 2007 at 03:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
It seems that adding my mouse to "favorites"... 4,612 Views / 32 Replies  
It seems that adding my mouse to "favorites" seemed to help. Thanks guys!
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 12, 2007 at 06:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
That's good, cause I was just about to go digging... 4,612 Views / 32 Replies  
That's good, cause I was just about to go digging around for my little screwdrivers :lol:
Ok then, under the bluetooth tab of system preferences, do I try "delete" or "disconnect?" I just tried...
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 12, 2007 at 05:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
Wow. Just noticed I became a" junior member." ... 4,612 Views / 32 Replies  
Wow. Just noticed I became a" junior member." Do I get a t-shirt or something? Maybe a free macbook? lol
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 12, 2007 at 06:23 AM, in Mac Desktops
Sorta off topic but also related querstion... 4,612 Views / 32 Replies  
Sorta off topic but also related querstion regarding bluetooth mouse and kybrd:

I leave my imac running all the time (I know you really shouldn't but...) and I just power off my mouse and kybrd...
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 12, 2007 at 06:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
No, it doesn't. I have the extreme processor and... 2,300 Views / 7 Replies  
No, it doesn't. I have the extreme processor and under "my mac" it read:
Model Identifier: iMac 7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.8 Ghz
Number of Processors: 1
Total...
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 12, 2007 at 06:14 AM, in Mac Desktops
Current price for Tiger (single user) is $149... 146,517 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Current price for Tiger (single user) is $149 CDN.
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 11, 2007 at 09:29 PM, in macOS
It will be nice if I can purchase Leopard for... 146,517 Views / 2,183 Replies  
It will be nice if I can purchase Leopard for $129 USD (especially since our Canadian buck is worth MORE than US dollar). Does Apple always sell its operating systems cheaper than pc op systems? ...
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 11, 2007 at 07:21 PM, in macOS
New update to my situation: After new logic... 1,507 Views / 14 Replies  
New update to my situation:

After new logic board and ram replacement, my problems seemed to dissapear. Although I didn't shut my imac off at night until I needed to restart on Sunday.
I was...
Posted by Big Slick, on Oct 1, 2007 at 06:15 PM, in Mac Desktops
If there isn't a "coating" on our screens, maybe... 1,076 Views / 5 Replies  
If there isn't a "coating" on our screens, maybe try a very small amount of something like Varsol or a paint thinner. You might want to use a Q-tip to just dab a miniscule amount. If there is some...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 28, 2007 at 07:22 AM, in Mac Desktops
Wow - fast service!!! Took my imac into my local... 1,507 Views / 14 Replies  
Wow - fast service!!! Took my imac into my local mac authorized service centre yesterday evening, and they called and said it was ready IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS!!!! After receiving the parts from...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 25, 2007 at 07:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
I just heard back from my local Apple authorized... 1,507 Views / 14 Replies  
I just heard back from my local Apple authorized repair facility, and according o them, they are putting in a new system board and new ram. Hope it's better. Wish me luck.

As for XP I was just...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 24, 2007 at 05:37 PM, in Mac Desktops
I thought Boot Camp was a separate program. I... 1,507 Views / 14 Replies  
I thought Boot Camp was a separate program. I didn't install any of the drivers u mentioned. After the first erase and install, it appeared to reset the drive partitions to only one. The second...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 23, 2007 at 09:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
That's why I (tried to) erase all "evidence" of... 1,507 Views / 14 Replies  
That's why I (tried to) erase all "evidence" of Parallels. I got rid of most of it by dragging everything I could find to the trash and then after TWO erase and installs my system should have been...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 23, 2007 at 05:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
Problems with "1st run" alum. imacs 1,507 Views / 14 Replies  
Wondering if anyone else with the new 24" 2.8 extreme 500gb HD and 2gb of ram is having any problems, like I am.

It all started with an install of Parallels and XP service pk3. During install it...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 23, 2007 at 04:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
B4 I install the drivers off the top link in this... 29,597 Views / 7 Replies  
B4 I install the drivers off the top link in this thread, does the 24" extreme alum. imac use mobile or desktop chips for the radeon 2600hd pro?
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 19, 2007 at 06:15 AM, in Gaming
Here's what system profiler says: MATSHITA... 2,987 Views / 2 Replies  
Here's what system profiler says:

MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-85J:

Firmware Revision: FM0S
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 17, 2007 at 10:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
Problem with optical drive! 2,987 Views / 2 Replies  
Please lend me a helping hand!

I tried using Toast Titanium to burn a disc and I got the following error: Unable to burn Mac OS error = -39. Before you think I posted this in the wrong section...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 17, 2007 at 09:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
Just got my wireless keyboard today and I really... 4,612 Views / 32 Replies  
Just got my wireless keyboard today and I really like it. For one, I can actually use that keyboard shelf under my desk. Unlike some of the die hard mac users here, I don't really make much use of...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 13, 2007 at 07:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
I found the menu (forgot about the menu at top... 912 Views / 17 Replies  
I found the menu (forgot about the menu at top of page), and no nothing appears red. BTW, I'm running 0.0.9x v2
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 5, 2007 at 09:10 PM, in Applications
Where does it ask p where can I select install... 912 Views / 17 Replies  
Where does it ask p where can I select install binaries
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 5, 2007 at 06:59 PM, in Applications
I'm trying out ffmegx and it's not working for... 912 Views / 17 Replies  
I'm trying out ffmegx and it's not working for me. I can drag my files (divx, avi) to the "input" and select dvd mpeg2enc on the "output" and click encode and after the <ding> nothing happens. ...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 4, 2007 at 09:12 PM, in Applications
I used iDVD to try a test. I put two files in... 912 Views / 17 Replies  
I used iDVD to try a test. I put two files in divx. format into iDVD and let iDVD do the rest, but it won't play on my dvd player. I have an older (4 yrs at least) RCA dvd recorder that's NOT divx...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 3, 2007 at 11:40 AM, in Applications
Took a look at the details on Perian and it looks... 912 Views / 17 Replies  
Took a look at the details on Perian and it looks to me that it will change most formats to be plyable on Quicktime. I don't think that's what I'm looking for is it? I will use iDVD for the slick...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 2, 2007 at 09:55 PM, in Applications
Divx to dvd conversion 912 Views / 17 Replies  
After looking thru the archives and the stickie here, I can't find reference to any (free/shareware) programs that can convert my divx files (plus other formats? avi? mpeg) to straight dvd format...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 2, 2007 at 03:37 PM, in Applications
It's not too much of a big deal. I just get... 612 Views / 2 Replies  
It's not too much of a big deal. I just get annoyed of switching on my mouse and having to wait for it to get recognized every time I sit in front of my mac. So...I guess I might try to just leave...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 1, 2007 at 03:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
Wireless mouse and keyboard 612 Views / 2 Replies  
If I forget to flick the power switch off on my wireless mouse, does it go to "sleep" after a certain amount of idle time, or is it like leaving on the headlights on my truck - they'll go off...
Posted by Big Slick, on Sep 1, 2007 at 12:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Wireless router help 535 Views / 1 Replies  
Well, finally broke down and paid for a solid internet connection as there are no more "free" waves in my area.
So...I also bought a Belkin wireless G router (F5D7230tt4) and am having many...
Posted by Big Slick, on Aug 30, 2007 at 12:51 AM, in Mac Desktops
I didn't get an extension cable with my $3000cdn... 1,689 Views / 23 Replies  
I didn't get an extension cable with my $3000cdn imac. Should one have come with my system? Since I don't have any other systems (that use usb extensions), will a generic extension cable do?
Posted by Big Slick, on Aug 26, 2007 at 01:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
I'm going to try Civilization 4. At the moment,... 2,512 Views / 44 Replies  
I'm going to try Civilization 4. At the moment, I don't have an internet connection for my imac (getting installed on Wed.) , so I can't download a demo. A friend of mine headed south of the...
Posted by Big Slick, on Aug 25, 2007 at 07:14 PM, in Gaming
Oops, my bad. I just assumed that the wireless... 1,689 Views / 23 Replies  
Oops, my bad. I just assumed that the wireless keyboard had little usb jacks like the corded one that came with my imac. Sorry about that.
Posted by Big Slick, on Aug 25, 2007 at 06:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
When I ordered my system on Aug 7th, it shipped... 1,689 Views / 23 Replies  
When I ordered my system on Aug 7th, it shipped (fairly quick) with the wireless mouse and my wireless kybrd is going to ship sept 10ish.

As long as I remember to switch my wireless mouse off when...
Posted by Big Slick, on Aug 25, 2007 at 11:14 AM, in Mac Desktops
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