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I really do wish they could improve the mouse pad... 4,657 Views / 55 Replies  
I really do wish they could improve the mouse pad or bring back the sphere mouse (cf duo)
A few friends have Macbooks' and when I get to have a go I don;' seem to feel all that comfortable perhaps a...
Posted by pcd2k, on Mar 7, 2007 at 09:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
17" Studio Display (July 2000) 536 Views / 3 Replies  
Recently I acquired an Apple 17" Studio Display (July 2000) Its built into a clear acryl-plastic case has an ADC, plug ( Apple Display Connector) which carried data, USB and power in one cable....
Posted by pcd2k, on Mar 7, 2007 at 08:56 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
system wide services 509 Views / 3 Replies  
Anybody here use -
system wide services ?

I use them reasonably often in the Apple apps,
but I have been wondering if I can't get them working in other apps, Firefox in particular ?
I've...
Posted by pcd2k, on Mar 7, 2007 at 05:14 AM, in Applications
Can Xiph Help Import ogg files into iTumes 7 761 Views / 1 Replies  
Xiph

Anyone here installed Xiph for iTunes ?

Xiph.Org: QuickTime Components (http://www.xiph.org/quicktime/)

I'm asking in regards to the last release of Xiph appears to be before iTunes 7 ...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 24, 2006 at 02:33 AM, in Applications
xiph 864 Views / 0 Replies  
Anyone here installed xiph for iTunes ?

Xiph.Org: QuickTime Components (http://www.xiph.org/quicktime/)

I'm asking in regards to the last release of xiph appears to be before iTunes 7 ?
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 22, 2006 at 12:01 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Sure, ok wonder how long I should wait ? ... 1,278 Views / 4 Replies  
Sure, ok wonder how long I should wait ?

Nevertheless I'd still prefer to attempt to take it apart largely because before I had the accident the keys didn't quite compress properly, probably due...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 21, 2006 at 11:54 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
First Memory Stick Single 705 Views / 5 Replies  
I have been anticipating the release of music onto memory sticks ever since the mp3 player hit the streets and here is the first one

Guardian Unlimited Arts | Arts news | CDs, downloads ... and...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 19, 2006 at 01:28 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Oh I see, thank you So does running MacJanitor... 803 Views / 10 Replies  
Oh I see, thank you
So does running MacJanitor help at all.
I usually run this after a a day or so net access and it seems to make my system run smoother again
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 17, 2006 at 10:31 PM, in macOS
Oh I see, thank you So does running MacJanitor... 803 Views / 10 Replies  
Oh I see, thank you
So does running MacJanitor help at all.
I usually run this after a a day or so net access and it seems to make my system run smoother again
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 17, 2006 at 10:30 PM, in macOS
Water spoilt keyboard 1,278 Views / 4 Replies  
The other day I accidently spilt a small amount of water on my keyboard.
Its the keyboard that accompanied the G4 Quicksilver {Jan 2002).

I would appreciate any suggestions as to how I should...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 17, 2006 at 10:25 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Mac security vulnerabilities 803 Views / 10 Replies  
Ought not there be an antiviirus pkg built into the OSX

Although
"Mac OS X is built on what is considered to be one of the more secure Unix-based operating systems, BSD."

At times I feel a...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 17, 2006 at 09:34 AM, in macOS
iTunes Mechanix 1 478 Views / 0 Replies  
Anyone know if this works in iTunes 7 (aka 10.3.9)

RadioLover - Free Software Downloads and Software Reviews - Download.com...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 10, 2006 at 09:33 PM, in Applications
This maybe appropriate Best advice anyone gave... 1,824 Views / 12 Replies  
This maybe appropriate
Best advice anyone gave me for Apple Software updates-

before one runs any and all Software updates
Always "Repair Disk Permissions" (ar la Disk Utility)

If that fails...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 10, 2006 at 09:23 PM, in Applications
run "Cache Out X" but only select appropriate... 656 Views / 5 Replies  
run "Cache Out X" but only select appropriate elements
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 10, 2006 at 09:20 PM, in Applications
Wish there is another app instead of Excel - Any... 3,735 Views / 5 Replies  
Wish there is another app instead of Excel - Any ideas ?
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 10, 2006 at 09:01 PM, in Applications
Sometimes this may work (although I always... 1,461 Views / 10 Replies  
Sometimes this may work (although I always experienced this problem in 6 so fat not in 7 cross fingers)
Best advice anyone gave me for Apple Software updates-

before one runs any and all Software...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 10, 2006 at 08:58 PM, in Applications
Best advice anyone gave me for Apple Software... 698 Views / 5 Replies  
Best advice anyone gave me for Apple Software updates-

before one runs any and all Software updates
Always "Repair Disk Permissions" (ar la Disk Utility)

If that fails I run "Cache Out X" but...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 10, 2006 at 08:52 PM, in Applications
So so Well there may be something new soon... 1,811 Views / 44 Replies  
So so

Well there may be something new soon anyway

Apple close to announcing wireless iPod? - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 10, 2006 at 08:24 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Curious about October 12 1,811 Views / 44 Replies  
Approximately 3 or 4 months ago reported here at Macnn and other Mac reporting sites like TUAW Steve Jobs announced that there would be an Apple announcement on October 12, so is this still expected...
Posted by pcd2k, on Oct 7, 2006 at 07:16 PM, in MacNN Lounge
How big are the files of 240 songs ? 649 Views / 3 Replies  
here is the latest shuffle from Apple

MacNN | Apple debuts smaller 1GB iPod shuffle (http://www.macnn.com/articles/06/09/12/new.smaller.ipod.shuffle/)

What I'm having trouble reconciling with...
Posted by pcd2k, on Sep 17, 2006 at 08:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Sticky: Uninstalling apps should be a built in feature of... 58,888 Views / 44 Replies  
Uninstalling apps should be a built in feature of the Finder and its omission disappoints me.
Posted by pcd2k, on Jul 18, 2006 at 08:01 PM, in Applications
Still its very annoying that a text enlarger... 1,282 Views / 15 Replies  
Still its very annoying that a text enlarger doesn't appear to be in anyone's set of extensions. About 6 months ago I scanned thru all those extensions and consequently found heaps of stuff that were...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jul 18, 2006 at 07:53 PM, in Applications
Counting/analysing files/folders 396 Views / 1 Replies  
There is a handy little application that makes it possible to count the number of words in a document, but is there an application that can count say the number of bookmarks in say the Safari...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jul 16, 2006 at 11:36 PM, in Applications
There are 2 really annoying aspects to using... 1,282 Views / 15 Replies  
There are 2 really annoying aspects to using Firefox
How come there is no Text Increase/decrease icon for the menu
Safari has one which makes browsing reading a whole lot more automatic
I know...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jul 16, 2006 at 10:57 PM, in Applications
Expose query 523 Views / 1 Replies  
I use Expose (F9 F10 F11) from time to time. My System is Panther (10.3.9).
Its possible in the System Preferences of Expose to change which keystroke turns it on, its also possible to nominate...
Posted by pcd2k, on May 28, 2006 at 10:06 PM, in macOS
iTunes delay 453 Views / 0 Replies  
When I'm watching a podcast I'm sometimes downloading another. Sometimes whilst I 'm watching a podcast the download of another finishes and when this happens the video I'm watching temporarily...
Posted by pcd2k, on May 11, 2006 at 01:09 AM, in Applications
yes I'm very inclined to agree an intel mini... 2,172 Views / 32 Replies  
yes I'm very inclined to agree an intel mini sounds applicable to American ears ah ?
I'd really like to think icould especially in the light of the upcoming def leppard and virtualization...
Posted by pcd2k, on Apr 12, 2006 at 08:05 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thank you all for your feedback. I was... 2,172 Views / 32 Replies  
Thank you all for your feedback.
I was interested to hear about "flashing" pc cards. So I'm wondering if this is a very specialised thing to do or difficult thing to do. I wonder if this a popular...
Posted by pcd2k, on Apr 9, 2006 at 11:45 PM, in Mac Desktops
Video Card upgrade (Quicksiler) 2,172 Views / 32 Replies  
I'm in the process of rooting around the net to find a suitable video upgrade card for the G4 (January 2002). I've spent too many hours reading about the issues at Apple Dicussions, largely...
Posted by pcd2k, on Apr 6, 2006 at 02:56 AM, in Mac Desktops
Which os x version and which quicktime version... 960 Views / 4 Replies  
Which os x version and which quicktime version are you running and on which model ?
Posted by pcd2k, on Jan 14, 2006 at 08:39 AM, in macOS
Toshiba to Unveil World’s Smallest Hard Drive. 541 Views / 2 Replies  
It leaves me gobsmacked, how the hell are they able to manufacture these tiny hard drives. I can't imagine how they do it. Anyone give me a clue ?

I have on the odd occasion taken 3.5 and 2.5...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jul 30, 2005 at 01:44 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Is there such a thing as a blade 502 Views / 0 Replies  
in the Apple hardware department ?

" Lenovo will resell blade desktop systems from ClearCube Technologies as the Chinese giant kicks off its effort to woo the international set.
Under the deal,...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jul 13, 2005 at 03:46 AM, in Mac Desktops
Sure ok can you give me a link, please ?........... 838 Views / 12 Replies  
Sure ok can you give me a link, please ?........ do I have time for the trawl ?

but for the moment I'll start with Dr. Uri Davis....... thanks lil'babykitten........god is Killer Kitty Island a...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 23, 2005 at 06:19 PM, in Political/War Lounge
in responding to the eigth post...... gee i like... 728 Views / 18 Replies  
in responding to the eigth post...... gee i like 8 ......wondered why google is 133t.......... Names/Numbers hey interesting how every god damed thing is coded or registered in this type of format...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 23, 2005 at 05:47 PM, in MacNN Lounge
P. 9 inconsistences dilemna on a mini 654 Views / 1 Replies  
I was helping a platform switcher, navigate Panther on her mini recently and some of the much anticipated elements of OS X (ie that I'm presently familiar with) were completely missing ??

Does ...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 23, 2005 at 05:25 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes I'm kind of considering selling the... 919 Views / 6 Replies  
Yes I'm kind of considering selling the quicksilver. Paid $800 AUS for it. Its probably not worth that now and I'd probably need another 800 cash which I don't have. I can upgrade it over time say...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 23, 2005 at 03:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
Ok fine you've dicussed before. All I want to... 838 Views / 12 Replies  
Ok fine you've dicussed before.
All I want to know is the guy's name, can someone just provide it, please ?
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 23, 2005 at 03:00 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Hey its the first time I've used that font... 728 Views / 18 Replies  
Hey its the first time I've used that font function thing I didn't realise that the code would publish ?
If I do this again how I can I make that code invisible ?
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 22, 2005 at 10:37 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Names / Numbers problematic 728 Views / 18 Replies  
Now if a 6 turned out to 9 I don't mind

Is the G5 the last of the Gs

G6 is boring G is boring 6 is boring

Then according to a consensus of some blogger nerds, they confer this interesting...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 22, 2005 at 10:33 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Israel Isreal an Apartheid State ? 838 Views / 12 Replies  
Heard an interesting discussion a little while ago on the radio, I think it was a news reporter chatting to an Israeli thinker/writer who was espousing the view that Israel is an Apartheid State. He...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 22, 2005 at 10:08 AM, in Political/War Lounge
How to make "Services" active in Firefox ? 423 Views / 0 Replies  
I've got the full system wide 'Services Pack' installed in Panther , but it seems that most of the non Apple coded Apps although list "Services" in the Menu - File don't have the appropriate bits...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 22, 2005 at 09:42 AM, in GUI Customization
ye sure the FirmTek PCI-X adapte looks good for... 919 Views / 6 Replies  
ye sure the FirmTek PCI-X adapte looks good for my G4 to, thanks
sure is a hard issue whether to update my Quicksilver 800 or hold off for another machine
I'm presently happy with the machine but...
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 22, 2005 at 09:18 AM, in Mac Desktops
apt to tell 668 Views / 1 Replies  
http://dv411.com/news.html

APTEL
Posted by pcd2k, on Jun 4, 2005 at 11:29 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Sound Menu menu 513 Views / 1 Replies  
Is tis app a good idea if I want to control two or three sound inputs and outputs. I want to be able to listen to mp3's and use thecomputer/internet for telephone and still be able to audibly discern...
Posted by pcd2k, on May 22, 2005 at 07:05 AM, in macOS
I see, so its a programers tool. Thanks for... 1,026 Views / 12 Replies  
I see, so its a programers tool. Thanks for pointing out where its located but I haven't yet upgraded to Tiger . I have only just arrived at Panther, call me reserved if you like but just take a look...
Posted by pcd2k, on May 22, 2005 at 06:37 AM, in macOS
I'm still interested to here some comments from... 1,026 Views / 12 Replies  
I'm still interested to here some comments from people who have accessed this feature. Perhaps I ought to hav posted this in the video forum ?
Posted by pcd2k, on May 21, 2005 at 10:45 PM, in macOS
So is it a really cool facility or was it part of... 1,026 Views / 12 Replies  
So is it a really cool facility or was it part of the hype whether for end users or developers ?
Posted by pcd2k, on May 21, 2005 at 09:57 PM, in macOS
I wouldn't mind betting that its a still from the... 896 Views / 8 Replies  
I wouldn't mind betting that its a still from the the 50's film Children of the Dammed
Posted by pcd2k, on May 21, 2005 at 09:17 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Where exactly in Tiger is Core Video ? 1,026 Views / 12 Replies  
When Steve Jobs introduced Tiger at the begining of the year he made me excited about the Core Video feature yet I can't seem to see anything about it here...
Posted by pcd2k, on May 21, 2005 at 08:55 PM, in macOS
Yes I have isolated the problem the converter... 563 Views / 2 Replies  
Yes I have isolated the problem the converter cable is not a usb to adb, it is apparently a usb to ps2 cable converter. The ps2 connector is identical to an adb connector, the problem is that the ps2...
Posted by pcd2k, on May 17, 2005 at 08:10 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
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