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Wow never though I would reinstall a computer 3... 936 Views / 4 Replies  
Wow never though I would reinstall a computer 3 times in one day. Anyway when I downgraded to 10.5 it started working again. Then I upgraded back to Lion and it is still working. Wish I knew what the...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 5, 2011 at 04:07 AM, in macOS
ok i downgraded to Sl and still the issue... 936 Views / 4 Replies  
ok i downgraded to Sl and still the issue persists might be a hardware thing now but dunno

I am currently downgrading to leopard it seems to have actually deleted the Recovery HD partition then...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 4, 2011 at 11:08 PM, in macOS
Nothing huh? Well I guess it is the holiday... 936 Views / 4 Replies  
Nothing huh? Well I guess it is the holiday weekend and you folks got better things to do. reinstall SL it is then.
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 4, 2011 at 07:15 PM, in macOS
Lost use of all internet interfaces after Lion update 936 Views / 4 Replies  
New Lion install on Macbook ( Black 2007 2.2 Core2Duo 4gigs of ram) currently on 10.7.1
this is a new install after a complete wipe. I installed with thumbdrive made

Wifi just wont accept WPA2...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 4, 2011 at 12:24 AM, in macOS
Thank you. that's exactly what I was looking for.... 2,207 Views / 6 Replies  
Thank you. that's exactly what I was looking for. I do want it off for all apps.
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 2, 2011 at 09:57 PM, in Applications
How do I stop preview and such from ever opening recently closed files. 2,207 Views / 6 Replies  
Is there a preference somewhere where I can stop the Lion behavior in some apps that opens files I did not manually close before quitting the app such as Preview? Is this the auto save feature? I...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 2, 2011 at 08:31 PM, in Applications
I thought this too at first but I dont think its... 1,545 Views / 9 Replies  
I thought this too at first but I dont think its the case that just using the finder will cause it. i use the finder a lot in column view , and the drives won't spin up, till i either click on one...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 2, 2011 at 05:10 AM, in macOS
Why os x always waking external drives for unrelated actions 1,545 Views / 9 Replies  
So I have two external USB 2.0 drives connected to my Mini. I am trying to figure out why it wakes my external drives when they have nothing to do with the action i am trying to do. This is annoying...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 1, 2011 at 01:11 AM, in macOS
Hide Show Column View Preview in Lion? 1,074 Views / 0 Replies  
Hey just installed lion. and I am pretty much always use column view for the finder. I noticed in Lion there is not an obvious way to hide the preview of a picture or video file when one is selected....
Posted by BigWheel88, on Aug 14, 2011 at 07:52 PM, in macOS
yeah im using apple remote desktop and have been... 1,112 Views / 2 Replies  
yeah im using apple remote desktop and have been disabling en0 (by pulling out the ethernet cable : ) when i need to connect but its rather annoying. The only app i have seen that has a network...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 1, 2010 at 11:10 PM, in Networking
Remote desktop over second NIC 1,112 Views / 2 Replies  
This might be app specific so tell me if i need to post in that forum

This is basically the same issue I had with SSH in my other post but Using Remote desktop I need to do the same thing. Most of...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 1, 2010 at 03:43 PM, in Networking
just figured it out. using -b bind address... 3,040 Views / 2 Replies  
just figured it out.

using -b bind address option

ssh -b airportipaddress -p port [email protected]
Posted by BigWheel88, on Aug 27, 2010 at 03:58 PM, in Networking
possible SSH over 2nd network interface? 3,040 Views / 2 Replies  
I don't know if this is the right section to to be posting this.

Anyway I use both airport and ethernet at work. The ethernet is the main connection I use which I need for exchange connecting to...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Aug 27, 2010 at 03:07 PM, in Networking
choose Privacy Settings and set your Privacy... 645 Views / 2 Replies  
choose Privacy Settings and set your Privacy level as 'Allow only contacts on my contact list'
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jan 25, 2010 at 10:18 PM, in Applications
ARD different locations same machine 517 Views / 0 Replies  
I use ARD on my laptop. I need to know to keep the same controlled machine listed twice with two different IP addresses. One address for when I am on the local network with the cotrolled machine and...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jan 18, 2010 at 11:41 AM, in Applications
oh cool, I was told by someone that i couldn't... 1,270 Views / 3 Replies  
oh cool, I was told by someone that i couldn't boot off the ubuntu cd and install cuz i was on a mac or some such business. glad to here they were wrong.
Posted by BigWheel88, on Oct 28, 2009 at 02:19 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
how do I install other OS on EXISTING partition (not a bootcamp one) 1,270 Views / 3 Replies  
Hey all,

Ok so on my Macbook 10.6.1 with 2 partitions one is OS X Macintosh HD the other is just a storage drive 20GB partition that I want to install Ubuntu on. Bootcamp assistant won't let me...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Oct 27, 2009 at 11:58 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
osx unix books 722 Views / 2 Replies  
So Im interested in getting to know more about the unix side of os x. A programming friend said I should get the linux bible rather than Unix for dummies but then said I might want to get one more...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Sep 25, 2009 at 11:09 PM, in macOS
well the answer is that my bro has to get another... 493 Views / 1 Replies  
well the answer is that my bro has to get another 2yr contract but I keep my upgrade time. When my brother feels like updating he can use my upgrade.
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jun 20, 2009 at 06:44 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Trading Contracts question? 3GS 493 Views / 1 Replies  
So I know this is really a question that AT&T should be alble to answer but seeing ask I asked 3 of their employees and got 3 different answers I'm gonna try asking here to see if anyone has done...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jun 19, 2009 at 08:46 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Well let me ask this. Finder can see all the... 1,086 Views / 8 Replies  
Well let me ask this.

Finder can see all the NetBios/DNS names listed servers/computers are all in the sidebar of the finder window under shared. But for some reason ARD can't when using its...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Apr 23, 2009 at 01:09 PM, in Applications
. its not an issue of port forwarding since... 1,086 Views / 8 Replies  
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its not an issue of port forwarding since i can go to the machine in question get its current ip and I can log in just fine with ip. i can even find it on the ARD scanner though it doesn't give...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Apr 15, 2009 at 12:37 AM, in Applications
Apple Remote Desktop Add XP machine with computer name? 1,086 Views / 8 Replies  
I need to connect to a windows XP machine using Apple Remote Desktop, however the XP box doesn't have a static ip so i can't add it that way.

The XP machine is running RealVNC server. My...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Apr 14, 2009 at 04:12 PM, in Applications
i just read in another post how cheap the ram is... 1,024 Views / 4 Replies  
i just read in another post how cheap the ram is so i will just be getting it if i need it from crucial or owc. so never mind
Posted by BigWheel88, on Mar 15, 2009 at 01:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
debatingNew mac mini should i upgrade ram if i get it. 1,024 Views / 4 Replies  
So I am probably gonna get a new mac mini today I was just gonna get the lowend one. I am mostly only gonna use it for a media center hooked up to my tv and surround sound.

i was curious if you...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Mar 15, 2009 at 01:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Photoshop CS3/CS4 on MacBook performance? (NOT PRO) 2,377 Views / 1 Replies  
I am thinking of getting a 2.4 Macbook. I have Photoshop CS3 and will probably get CS4 from work soon. I was curious how well they compare to the previous macbooks? I have a 2.2 Black MacBook with...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Nov 4, 2008 at 07:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have one with DVI and VGA now, but on VGA the... 2,760 Views / 7 Replies  
I have one with DVI and VGA now, but on VGA the quality isn't so hot, which is why I'm looking for one with 2 DVI



I have tried DVI KVM at friends houses and work, but they tend to either have...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:58 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Any Monitors with two DVI ports? 2,760 Views / 7 Replies  
Just curious if anyone new of any monitors with two DVI ports. I'm not talking about dual link like what is needed with the 30in monsters out there. I don't want to get a KVM switch as every one I...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Oct 26, 2008 at 02:27 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: I thought I would hate a glossy screen after... 801 Views / 9 Replies  
I thought I would hate a glossy screen after using a powerbook with matte for so long. but it doesn't really bother me and i never really notice any major glare/reflection with my macbook. only thing...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Oct 15, 2008 at 10:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
search file name instead of contents 570 Views / 2 Replies  
is there a way to make the finder search auto choose "File Name" instead of "Contents"? I knw it is just a button press but would like to change it
Posted by BigWheel88, on Oct 5, 2008 at 06:35 PM, in macOS
Remote Desktop3 computers using different ports same ext. IP 449 Views / 0 Replies  
I use Remote Desktop3 to connect to my G4 at home which works fine. I also recently got a G5 that I want to connect to also when I am away.

I forwarded the ports in my router 5900 for the G4 and...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Oct 4, 2008 at 03:58 PM, in Applications
because that would make sense, and for some... 572 Views / 3 Replies  
because that would make sense, and for some reason I like to make things difficult lately
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jul 28, 2008 at 06:25 PM, in Applications
no there is not. Though VLC will play most of... 689 Views / 6 Replies  
no there is not. Though VLC will play most of them. the only one I couldn't get it to play was one with a fourcc of WMVA
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jul 27, 2008 at 03:45 PM, in Applications
if anybody cares It worked, i used alias's and... 572 Views / 3 Replies  
if anybody cares It worked, i used alias's and renamed the drives.
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jul 26, 2008 at 07:52 PM, in Applications
CCC/itunes question. Cloning/symlink to data on orig drive. 572 Views / 3 Replies  
using Carbon Copy Cloner I want to clone the system of a 750GB HD to new 80GB in the same computer so its my boot drive, but not copy the contents of my movies folder as it would be too large for the...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jul 26, 2008 at 02:05 AM, in Applications
Frontrow share itunes movies- how? 1,109 Views / 0 Replies  
so I have two computers a G5 that has all the movies stored on it and a powerbook I am planning to hook up to my tv to use as media center.

I can't seem to get frontrow on the powerbook to see the...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jul 20, 2008 at 07:29 PM, in Applications
Entourage IMAP S/R schedule 487 Views / 1 Replies  
So I have 2 email accounts. one it an exchange account that i can can use anywhere. the other is an IMAP account that is only accessible when I am on the company intranet. i do have web access to...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jun 23, 2008 at 04:54 PM, in Applications
my suggestion: buy a keyspan remote + the... 609 Views / 3 Replies  
my suggestion: buy a keyspan remote + the appropriate connectors for your tv+sound system and turn it into a media box for yourself. Thats what I did and its great (though mine didn't break I just...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Jun 5, 2008 at 08:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
look i appreciate that at least someone is... 515 Views / 6 Replies  
look i appreciate that at least someone is answering but please only answer if you had problems and i guess if they are fixable. telling me "mine always worked" doesnt help as i know others haven't...
Posted by BigWheel88, on May 21, 2008 at 01:46 AM, in Applications
To those who have had problems with Quicktime... 515 Views / 6 Replies  
To those who have had problems with Quicktime updates, are you happy with latest update? have you had any problems with 7.4.5 conflicting with any other quicktime plugins/components?
Posted by BigWheel88, on May 21, 2008 at 12:37 AM, in Applications
Safe to update Quicktime? 515 Views / 6 Replies  
I got my new macbook just when the whole 7.4 problems arose. My buddys computer couldn't play all types if files. I'm still running 7.2.1 on mine. Siftware update just popped up with 7.4.5 and was...
Posted by BigWheel88, on May 19, 2008 at 10:01 PM, in Applications
vlc can play them videolan.org - though vlc is... 1,464 Views / 4 Replies  
vlc can play them videolan.org - though vlc is not a media center software, it is a player. front row is the only media center software on the mac i can think of. i assume the imgs are images of...
Posted by BigWheel88, on May 1, 2008 at 11:53 AM, in Applications
eyeConnect and PS3 1,121 Views / 0 Replies  
Any one here using eyeConnect with their PS3. I have it sharing a folder full of movies on a headless mac I have. when I put a new movie in the folder I have to stop eyeConnect then start it for the...
Posted by BigWheel88, on Mar 14, 2008 at 02:33 PM, in Applications
 
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