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Password Managers 561 Views / 3 Replies  
I am looking for a good password manager app to store all my website passwords, software licence keys/serials etc - does anyone have any recommendations?

I have read that some people use keychain,...
Posted by PointBlank, on Mar 16, 2005 at 11:26 AM, in Applications
I second Wordpress. There is also Movable... 691 Views / 5 Replies  
I second Wordpress.

There is also Movable Type (http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/) and Textpattern (http://www.textpattern.com/).
Posted by PointBlank, on Mar 11, 2005 at 08:43 AM, in Developer Center
Odd noise 513 Views / 0 Replies  
I purchased a new G5 only a few weeks ago and, despite it being very quiet compared to my old PC, I have noticed that the machine 'beeps' after a minute or two after booting up. Not a major problem I...
Posted by PointBlank, on Mar 10, 2005 at 04:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
Just to give everyone a general update on this in... 1,397 Views / 17 Replies  
Just to give everyone a general update on this in case they are interested, I tried transferring my outlook email to Apple Mail using the method described by ManOfSteel and it kind of worked, but not...
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 13, 2005 at 01:18 PM, in Applications
Does anyone have any recommendations for good... 1,069 Views / 5 Replies  
Does anyone have any recommendations for good websites to checkout for a first-time mac user? I am specifically looking for any websites that provide help to those new to mac osx.

In addition to...
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 13, 2005 at 08:10 AM, in Mac Desktops
G5 has arrived 1,069 Views / 5 Replies  
After having a brief european tour (Ireland->Luxembourg->Netherlands->UK), my first ever Mac (G5 2.0) has finally arrived! It's at home waiting for me and I just wish the hours at work would speed up...
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 11, 2005 at 09:58 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the replies. Ideally, I would... 1,397 Views / 17 Replies  
Thanks for the replies.

Ideally, I would like to export my .pst file (on my PC) and import it into Mail on the Mac. Since I won't have a copy of Entourage to import to, am I right in thinking the...
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 8, 2005 at 04:57 AM, in Applications
ok, thanks, I will give that a go. 1,251 Views / 4 Replies  
ok, thanks, I will give that a go.
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 8, 2005 at 04:45 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have read from various sources that you need to... 1,251 Views / 4 Replies  
I have read from various sources that you need to re-format the hard drive and reset the ipod to factory setttings, is this right?
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 6, 2005 at 08:25 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
PC to Mac - iPod setup 1,251 Views / 4 Replies  
Does anyone know the process for re-configuring an ipod that is currently setup to work on a PC to work on a Mac instead?
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 6, 2005 at 07:53 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for the reply Mafia - has anyone else... 1,407 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the reply Mafia - has anyone else tried this?
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 6, 2005 at 07:43 AM, in Gaming
PC to Mac - Outlook 1,397 Views / 17 Replies  
Does anyone know whether it is easy to transfer mail stored in Outlook on a PC to a Mac?

I have read in a previous post that I would need some conversion software (http://www.littlemachines.com/)...
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 5, 2005 at 03:17 PM, in Applications
PC to Mac - Warcraft 3 Saved Games 1,407 Views / 4 Replies  
Do any warcraft players out there know whether it is possible to transfer warcraft 3/frozen throne saved game files from a PC to a Mac and still work?
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 5, 2005 at 02:53 PM, in Gaming
I put my order in for a G5 this week and was told... 890 Views / 4 Replies  
I put my order in for a G5 this week and was told it would take 5 days for the build time. I received an email from Apple only two days later saying that it was ready for delivery!

Unless there is...
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 5, 2005 at 02:47 PM, in Mac Desktops
If you want to play games, get a PC or a console.... 972 Views / 5 Replies  
If you want to play games, get a PC or a console. It seems needless to purchase the Power Mac if it will only replace your powerbook, and you won't be able to play as many games on it.
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 5, 2005 at 02:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
The mac will never be a competitive gaming... 1,923 Views / 26 Replies  
The mac will never be a competitive gaming platform while it has such a small market share in comparison to the PC. If you are heavily into gaming, then you are best sticking with the PC in my...
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 1, 2005 at 10:06 AM, in Mac Desktops
Speaking of which, I have just placed my order... 1,956 Views / 23 Replies  
Speaking of which, I have just placed my order for a G5 2.0GHz!!! I feel excited, nervous and a little bit guilty (parting with all that money!)
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 1, 2005 at 09:16 AM, in Mac Desktops
I am in the same situation mak_attack. Past... 1,956 Views / 23 Replies  
I am in the same situation mak_attack. Past experience has taught me that waiting for the next best thing will get you nowhere; there will always be something new on the horizon. Despite this, you...
Posted by PointBlank, on Feb 1, 2005 at 04:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
Power Mac upgrade? 980 Views / 5 Replies  
Does anyone think that the latest powerbook speed bump might mean an imminent Power Mac upgrade as well?

Just canvassing opinion, as I am a long time windows user on the verge of buying his first...
Posted by PointBlank, on Jan 31, 2005 at 03:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
OK, you have convinced me :) Thanks for the... 1,187 Views / 8 Replies  
OK, you have convinced me :)

Thanks for the link, I have had a look and I am sure this will be useful when I get my system.
Posted by PointBlank, on Jan 29, 2005 at 06:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
So what you're saying is that upgrading the ram... 1,187 Views / 8 Replies  
So what you're saying is that upgrading the ram will void the warranty? Surely the apple technicians will see non-branded apple memory in the machine when they open it up, therefore knowing you have...
Posted by PointBlank, on Jan 29, 2005 at 05:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
Applecare 1,187 Views / 8 Replies  
I am thinking of ordering a G5 and upgrading the RAM from Crucial, does anyone know whether this will void the 12 months warranty and/or the applecare agreement?
Posted by PointBlank, on Jan 29, 2005 at 08:15 AM, in Mac Desktops
 
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