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1. MacTest Pro isn't an option for the average... 1,861 Views / 7 Replies  
1. MacTest Pro isn't an option for the average user, which is the audience. But they'd get to that at the end if they take it in for service: the last step.

2. The panic log is saved in PRAM...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Feb 8, 2006 at 12:12 PM, in macOS
You've misunderstood my assertion. My point... 1,861 Views / 7 Replies  
You've misunderstood my assertion.

My point w.r.t. TTP is that it is the only choice for a hardware testing suite — not just RAM testing — if one's Mac pre-dates the inclusion of the AHT. My FAQ...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Feb 7, 2006 at 06:57 AM, in macOS
Detrius: thanks for your input. 1) I... 1,861 Views / 7 Replies  
Detrius: thanks for your input.

1) I disagree w.r.t. TTP, and it's the only option for those whose Macs did not come with the AHT, which I recommend first.

2) Sudden hard drive failure...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Feb 7, 2006 at 12:33 AM, in macOS
Analysis of your panic log 1,861 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi, Kajo.

Your panic log indicates the panic originated in the stack.c OS component, specifically it was unable to allocate a kernel stack for a thread. For example, errors such as this can...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Feb 6, 2006 at 08:10 PM, in macOS
This is also a know bug in Preview. It caches... 1,022 Views / 6 Replies  
This is also a know bug in Preview. It caches images you open. If it hasn't cleared this, Trash still thinks the image is in use. Quitting Preview will then permit you to empty the Trash.

If...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Feb 6, 2006 at 07:54 PM, in macOS
SpotlightIndexer... 691 Views / 3 Replies  
SpotlightIndexer (http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/18335) can also help you with this if you don't want to go the Terminal route.
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Feb 6, 2006 at 07:41 PM, in macOS
Analysis of your panic log 1,003 Views / 14 Replies  
Hi, Chas.

This type of panic generally indicates a that a device has attempted to perform a Direct Memory Access (DMA) read or write to an unprepared page. DMA involves accessing memory while...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 17, 2005 at 08:07 PM, in macOS
Re: Moving iTunes library 529 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi, Chris.

I presume you'll move them between the two Macs using a Network (Finder > Go > Connect to Server...) or via FireWire Target Disk Mode...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 09:24 PM, in Applications
Re: Looking for a utlity for seeing context menus 555 Views / 3 Replies  
Have you searched MacUpdate (http://www.macupdate.com/) or Version Tracker (http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx/index.shtml)?
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 09:17 PM, in Applications
Re: Home Designer/Plan 620 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi, Abbas.

You'll find a variety of Architecture, Design, and Drafting tools for Macs listed here (http://www.apple.com/education/hed/academia/creative/architecture.html).

August 2004 issue of...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 09:15 PM, in Applications
Re: old chestnut revisited - best browser for OSX 3,644 Views / 55 Replies  
Since getting into OmniWeb years ago, I've stopped looking at other browsers.

Just a few of the ways, IMO, OmniWeb is light-years ahead of Safari as an example.

1. Try disabling animations in...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 09:12 PM, in Applications
Re: iDVD: One-step DVD doesn't put in chapters? 873 Views / 2 Replies  
That's correct. It states so in the third bullet in "iDVD 5: Create DVDs from a DV camera with OneStep DVD" (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300735).
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 09:07 PM, in Applications
Re: Organizing scans 704 Views / 1 Replies  
You might look into Working Papers (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/4959). This kind of organization may become easier after Tiger with Spotlight...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 09:04 PM, in Applications
Re: Software Update WTF?? 670 Views / 4 Replies  
You can remove software updates you never want to install from the list of available updates by making them <b>inactive</b>.

In Mac OS X 10.3 Panther:

1. Open System Preferences > Software...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 08:50 PM, in macOS
Re: Learning the Mac basics and a bit more 987 Views / 24 Replies  
See my Learning About Mac OS X (http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/learning.html) FAQ.
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 07:13 PM, in macOS
Re: Save Space. Deleting OS9 1,048 Views / 11 Replies  
Generally, removing Mac OS 9 won't buy you that much free space.

See my Freeing Space on your Mac OS X Boot Volume (http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/freeingspace.html) FAQ for some additional ideas...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 07:09 PM, in macOS
Re: Missing mail.app 729 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi, Mike.

First, make sure you've not accidentally trashed Mail.app. If it is in the Trash, move it back to the Computer > Macintosh HD > Applications folder.

Files gone missing suddenly, such...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 07:02 PM, in macOS
Re: Icon corruption, drag n drop not working. 609 Views / 3 Replies  
One of more of the files involved in associating files with default applications may have become corrupted. Try the following:

(1) Quit all running applications.

(2) Trash the...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 06:56 PM, in macOS
See the following... 668 Views / 3 Replies  
See my Resolving Kernel Panics (http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html) FAQ. This FAQ includes step-by-step instructions for identifying and resolving some of the most common causes of kernel...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Mar 27, 2005 at 06:49 PM, in macOS
Re: Help with kernel panic 637 Views / 6 Replies  
See my Resolving Kernel Panics (http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html) FAQ. This FAQ includes step-by-step instructions for identifying and resolving some of the most common causes of kernel...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 04:07 PM, in macOS
That is a kernel panic... 740 Views / 8 Replies  
You are describing this message (http://www0.info.apple.com/images/kbase/106227/106227_2.jpg), which indicates a kernel panic.

See my Resolving Kernel Panics...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 03:59 PM, in macOS
An excellent tool for cleaning a corrupted font... 663 Views / 4 Replies  
An excellent tool for cleaning a corrupted font cache is Font Finagler. (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22795)
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 03:22 PM, in macOS
Re: can i open os x disk image on windows 686 Views / 3 Replies  
You might want to take a look at making a new, hybrid disk image from the existing disk image using the makehybrid verb of hdiutil...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 03:17 PM, in macOS
Re: Can't change password in other account 1,126 Views / 2 Replies  
I believe this message is informational and a result of changing the login password on their accounts from your Admin account. You should be able to change their account password, but every user...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 03:11 PM, in macOS
Re: Has anyone seen this weird display problem on any Mac? 573 Views / 2 Replies  
1. I suggest you run the Apple Hardware Test that came with the affected computer. This is usually on a separate Apple Hardware Test CD, but with the latest Macs it may be on a special volume on the...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 03:05 PM, in macOS
Re: Ti PB G4 DVI Crashes When Booting From 10.2 Install CD 436 Views / 1 Replies  
It's possible that the version of the firmware on the TiBook is later than that specified on the two CDs from which you have been unable to boot the Mac. If that is the case, the Mac will not boot...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 02:57 PM, in macOS
Re: Encrypt external FW drive 847 Views / 9 Replies  
To encrypt entire disks, you might want to look at CipherDisk II from <a href="http://www.subrosasoft.com/">SubrosaSoft</a>. They also have a pair of tools: Encryptor and Decryptor (the second is...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 02:48 PM, in macOS
Re: Restoring Replaced Files 450 Views / 1 Replies  
Unfortunately, if you overwrote the folder it is probably gone. However, you could try ProSoft Data Rescue X to see if any of the contents can be retrieved. In Demo mode, it enables you to recover...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 28, 2005 at 02:45 PM, in macOS
Re: Graphics Card speed -> Scrolling speed? 831 Views / 9 Replies  
A faster graphics card might help, but I'd double-check compatibility of any card you are considering with the specific Mac model you have.

Have you tried a mouse with a scroll wheel?
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 1, 2005 at 02:28 PM, in macOS
Re: Apple's OS X image flawed on new machines? 876 Views / 3 Replies  
I tend to agree with lorky, from the perspective of having seen brand new hard drives, fresh out of the box, with bad sectors. I'd zero the drives and then reinstall.

However, if performance...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 1, 2005 at 02:25 PM, in macOS
Re: .dmg file will not mount? 665 Views / 3 Replies  
1. If you are running Mac OS X 10.3.1 or earlier, update to Mac OS X 10.3.2 or later.

2. If you're having problems mounting

- disk images;
- external drives, e.g. FireWire drives or iPods;
-...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 1, 2005 at 02:17 PM, in macOS
Re: Mouse-clicking problem 502 Views / 2 Replies  
Are you using Onyx or TinkerTool?

Both both Onyx and TinkerTool enable you to use a hidden feature of Expos�: "minimize desktop to a box." There have been numerous reports that enabling this hidden...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 1, 2005 at 02:14 PM, in macOS
Re: Quit iTunes on Fast User Switch? 963 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi Waterman.


Well, you should expect that since the method you're using is a bit of a hack and Apple did not design these apps for a shared database, i.e. an iTunes or iPhoto library shared by...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 1, 2005 at 02:10 PM, in macOS
Re: thumbnail as icon for jpg 470 Views / 2 Replies  
You can also do this with Graphic Converter (http://www.lemkesoft.de/en/index.htm). Using its File > Convert menu, you can add or remove preview icons to or from, respectively, image files.

A...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 1, 2005 at 01:42 PM, in macOS
Re: Can't read UDF from Panasonic dvd-ram 1,846 Views / 2 Replies  
You are correct: current support is UDF 1.5 or earlier. I've not seen anything on the Rumor sites re: UDF 2.x and Tiger, so I'd say it's an open question.

That's the only option I'm aware of at...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 1, 2005 at 01:30 PM, in macOS
Re: Blank media not showing on desktop? 615 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi, Rev-O

1. In System Preferences > CDs & DVDs, what do you have set for "When you insert a blank..." ? If "Ignore" try another option.

2. While they don't show up on the desktop, do they...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Jan 1, 2005 at 01:07 PM, in macOS
Re: apple.com, hardcoded? 1,245 Views / 13 Replies  
The Apple Discussions are implemented in Web Crossing (http://webcrossing.com/Home/products/hotnews/topsites/), as are Adobe's.
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 07:09 PM, in Applications
Re: Internet Status?? 412 Views / 1 Replies  
I do not know of any app that will allow you to continuously monitor the speed of your Internet connection. When I want to check my broadband connection, I use the Speed Tests...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 07:06 PM, in Applications
Re: Kernel panic sleuthing... 952 Views / 12 Replies  
See my Resolving Kernel Panics (http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html) FAQ. This FAQ includes step-by-step instructions for identifying and resolving some of the most common causes of kernel...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 07:03 PM, in macOS
Re: log off/system question? 627 Views / 6 Replies  
The problem you are experiencing normally happens when folks first attempt to log in to their Macs, not on log out, so your situation is interesting. The following steps may sort this out without...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 06:58 PM, in macOS
Re: My Clock Keeps Freezing!!! 2,922 Views / 35 Replies  
This probelm has also been reported on the Apple Discussions. Here's my standard answer:

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Do you have an iPod? Is it docked when this problem occurs? If so, remove the iPod from its dock....
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 06:50 PM, in macOS
Re: HELP! Finder forgets my view options 838 Views / 5 Replies  
An easier way to delete .DS_Store files is with Cocktail:

(1) Download the donationware application Cocktail (http://www.macosxcocktail.com/).

(2) Launch Cocktail.

(3) Select the Files icon...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 06:43 PM, in macOS
Re: Change mouse button function 415 Views / 2 Replies  
Most third-party mice come with vendor-provided software for customizing the functions of their mouse. For example, I use a Logitech MX700 and Logitech provides Logitech Control Center (LCC) for...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 06:40 PM, in macOS
Re: OK i confess! - i'm a text-selecting retard! 984 Views / 13 Replies  
I often find it easier to select text in a Web page by first clicking on the page just ahead of the text I wish to select.

If you're using the Apple Pro Mouse, you might want to consider a better...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 06:36 PM, in Applications
Re: Odd Behavior in OSX - Please Help! 698 Views / 4 Replies  
1. I suggest you begin troubleshooting using the process specified in my "Resolving Disk, Permission, and Cache Corruption" (http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/repairprocess.html) FAQ. Perform the steps...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 14, 2004 at 06:32 PM, in macOS
Re: OS X preinstalled... 668 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi, Ben.

Try OmniDiskSweeper (http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnidisksweeper/). Great for finding large, invisible files.

You might want to provide some more details about how you moved...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 9, 2004 at 05:02 AM, in macOS
Re: Mac Help maxing out processor 515 Views / 3 Replies  
See my Troubleshooting Help Viewer (http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/helpviewer.html) FAQ for comprehensive advice on fixing issues with Help Viewer.
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 5, 2004 at 10:14 PM, in macOS
Re: Unusual cause for a kernal panic 1,087 Views / 10 Replies  
He should be able to startup from the Software Restore and Install disc that came with his new iBook G4. Boot from it as he would from any CD. He might want to try resetting the PRAM first. He can...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 5, 2004 at 10:10 PM, in macOS
Re: Strange Alert 613 Views / 2 Replies  
See: "Mac OS X: IP Configuration "in use by" Message, Networking Disabled." (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106286)
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 5, 2004 at 09:57 PM, in macOS
Re: Re-Mapping Keys 522 Views / 3 Replies  
If you're using an Apple Pro Keyboard, there is a forward-delete key already on the keyboard, labeled "delete" with an icon containing an "X" in an irregularly-shaped pentagon. This key is to the...
Posted by Dr. Smoke, on Dec 5, 2004 at 09:54 PM, in macOS
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