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Well already it seems that the claim of improved... 12,730 Views / 178 Replies  
Well already it seems that the claim of improved Airport reliability and stability is actual.

Over the past few weeks, I've been having a problem with my MBP not (automatically) connecting to my...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 11, 2008 at 07:20 PM, in macOS
Golly. I didn't realize there was still such a... 3,246 Views / 55 Replies  
Golly. I didn't realize there was still such a thing as dial-up. (kidding...)

These two uses are obviously exclusive of one another, or he has a lot of time on his hands.

If I were in your...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 7, 2008 at 02:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
It will never happen, but the device needs to... 3,441 Views / 69 Replies  
It will never happen, but the device needs to support DVD Player (or iTunes needs to support ripped DVD format (TS-folders)). Unless this occurs, I'm still plugging/unplugging my MBP into/from my 4...
Posted by nickhos38, on Jan 24, 2008 at 12:01 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Best USB device server? 427 Views / 0 Replies  
Perhaps this thread belongs in networking. I'm not sure. Essentially, I'm looking for a great USB device server. Are there any recommendations?

I was waiting and hoping for Apple to add a...
Posted by nickhos38, on Jan 16, 2008 at 09:55 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Excellent. Thanks. 763 Views / 9 Replies  
Excellent. Thanks.
Posted by nickhos38, on Jan 5, 2008 at 04:49 PM, in Applications
Thanks for the quick reply! How do I open... 763 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks for the quick reply!

How do I open the "VIDEO_TS folders" in DVD Player?
Posted by nickhos38, on Jan 5, 2008 at 04:22 PM, in Applications
Ok, so I want to rip a bunch of DVDs... 763 Views / 9 Replies  
What is the BEST BEST way to put my entire DVD library onto my hard disk so that I merely have to double-click a file to watch a DVD-quality movie.

(Is this even possible? I've been told I can do...
Posted by nickhos38, on Jan 5, 2008 at 03:59 PM, in Applications
The 2 GB in my MBP wasn't that expensive from the... 9,175 Views / 30 Replies  
The 2 GB in my MBP wasn't that expensive from the Apple Store...

...because it came preloaded in my refurb laptop.
Posted by nickhos38, on Dec 30, 2007 at 01:31 AM, in Mac Desktops
I did a fresh, clean, erase and install. No... 8,952 Views / 35 Replies  
I did a fresh, clean, erase and install. No problems thus far except...

Yesterday I had to send two reports to Apple due to kernel panics, one right after the other. Both occurred while opening...
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 29, 2007 at 01:08 PM, in macOS
Thanks for the input, Edipis. I noticed that... 3,346 Views / 27 Replies  
Thanks for the input, Edipis.

I noticed that about the bass. If it isn't good enough, I'll go to my living room with 6.1 surround sound. ;) Actually, my neighbors will probably appreciate the...
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 11, 2007 at 01:33 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Is that double-sarcasm? I think I'm going... 3,346 Views / 27 Replies  
Is that double-sarcasm?

I think I'm going with the Edirol MA-15Ds via toslink.
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 10, 2007 at 06:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Best speakers? 3,346 Views / 27 Replies  
I think my Klipsch 2.0s are dying. (There is static whenever I touch the volume knob.)

What is the best way to connect speakers to a MBP in a desktop setting? Directly to the headphone jack? ...
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 10, 2007 at 12:46 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I only wish that I could transfer data to a... 881 Views / 3 Replies  
I only wish that I could transfer data to a shared hard drive. Too bad my HD case is hot-swappable and thus not supported by AirPort Disk.

Thanks for the info. I'll stick with my current setup.
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 8, 2007 at 02:45 PM, in Networking
Cable Modem, AE, and Gigabit 881 Views / 3 Replies  
So, I got excited and bought my AE (flat) too early. It doesn't have gigabit ethernet.

Do I want to upgrade to an AE with gigabit ethernet? My new MBP has it and I normally hard-wire to my AE...
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 8, 2007 at 12:00 PM, in Networking
Ok, I figured out how to make the script work. ... 1,327 Views / 8 Replies  
Ok, I figured out how to make the script work. (You have to save it as an application...not a script! DUH!)

Told you I was a novice.

Thanks for the help. Much obliged.
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 3, 2007 at 09:45 PM, in Applications
Art V., I am using a nifty little app called... 1,327 Views / 8 Replies  
Art V., I am using a nifty little app called "Airfoil." It minimizes to the menubar, which is nice, but it does not open in a minimized state, which makes things rather untidy (at least for those of...
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 3, 2007 at 07:12 PM, in Applications
Applescript. I know it exists, but I have know... 1,327 Views / 8 Replies  
Applescript. I know it exists, but I have know idea how to use it. I'm sorry, but I need to ask if you can give me a hint on how to set up this Applescript...
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 3, 2007 at 10:24 AM, in Applications
How to "auto minimize" an application upon open? 1,327 Views / 8 Replies  
I hope I am putting this post into the correct forum...

I would just like to know how I can set an application to minimize automatically when I open it. I actually have the application set to...
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 3, 2007 at 09:48 AM, in Applications
I use this type of app throughout the day. I use... 1,013 Views / 17 Replies  
I use this type of app throughout the day. I use it at least as often as I do any other app, so it is important that it work a perfectly as possible for me. ;)

My biggest problem with Keychain...
Posted by nickhos38, on Nov 1, 2007 at 12:05 AM, in Applications
Best app for securely storing passwords and other info? 1,013 Views / 17 Replies  
I am looking to get the best app for storing my passwords, credit card info, social security numbers, serial numbers, etc. I currently use a neat little app called "Safe Place," but I may want to...
Posted by nickhos38, on Oct 31, 2007 at 09:41 AM, in Applications
Weird Printing Problems In iPhoto 423 Views / 0 Replies  
I just started using iPhoto to print pictures a few days ago. I am running version 6.0.6 of the application in Mac OS 10.4.9.

Some pictures print just fine from iPhoto with my Canon iP 4000...
Posted by nickhos38, on Apr 16, 2007 at 11:37 PM, in Applications
MacLinkPlus Deluxe converted the file. Eighty... 12,141 Views / 10 Replies  
MacLinkPlus Deluxe converted the file. Eighty bucks later, it is very good, powerful program with a slick user interface. It will definately make things more efficient around here. Thanks again.
Posted by nickhos38, on Apr 11, 2007 at 09:10 PM, in Applications
peeb, Thanks for all your help. I think the... 12,141 Views / 10 Replies  
peeb,

Thanks for all your help. I think the application I am looking for is "MacLinkPlus Deluxe." It is expensive, but I think I need it to get my work done.
Posted by nickhos38, on Apr 11, 2007 at 04:14 PM, in Applications
I wish I could do this; however, allt he files I... 12,141 Views / 10 Replies  
I wish I could do this; however, allt he files I have contain client information. I would therefore be breaking the attorney-client privilege.

I will try to get someone to send me a file that...
Posted by nickhos38, on Apr 11, 2007 at 03:52 PM, in Applications
I think they are WordPerfect files. ... 12,141 Views / 10 Replies  
I think they are WordPerfect files.



Yes.



I could not find anything like this at Microsoft's website.
Posted by nickhos38, on Apr 11, 2007 at 03:16 PM, in Applications
How do I open .wpd files in MS Word? 12,141 Views / 10 Replies  
How do I open .wpd files in MS Word?
Posted by nickhos38, on Apr 11, 2007 at 02:26 PM, in Applications
I just phoned Apple Technical Support about this... 660 Views / 1 Replies  
I just phoned Apple Technical Support about this issue. The gentleman from their department told me that the AE Flat is experiencing issues with some USB hard drives/enclosures that have...
Posted by nickhos38, on Mar 16, 2007 at 11:06 AM, in Networking
AE Flat + Airport Disk Troubles 660 Views / 1 Replies  
I just got my new AE Flat today. I like it a lot, but I would like it even more if I could use it to access my USB HD (which is the whole reason I purshased the new AE in the first place).

The...
Posted by nickhos38, on Mar 15, 2007 at 11:32 PM, in Networking
Not to bump my old post, but I had a couple more... 1,302 Views / 19 Replies  
Not to bump my old post, but I had a couple more questions that are related to my first post.

1) I know a USB hub can be used with the new Airport Extreme to connect to harddrives and printers. ...
Posted by nickhos38, on Mar 8, 2007 at 04:20 AM, in Networking
So when you say the "Flat" will work like the... 1,302 Views / 19 Replies  
So when you say the "Flat" will work like the "Dome," do you mean that adding just one 802.11b or 802.11g device to the network slows the entire network down, or does it just slow down the connection...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 28, 2007 at 12:34 PM, in Networking
Problem(s) solved. 1,381 Views / 4 Replies  
Problem(s) solved!

The solution: Trash the folder "Mirrors" in the Library under the Mac OS X user account. Restart.

Hope this helps others who may encounter similar problems...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 27, 2007 at 11:47 PM, in macOS
Update on this issue... 1,381 Views / 4 Replies  
The problems are DEFINITELY related.

I opened up Activity Monitor (a great troubleshooting utility that I often forget about). In Activity Monitor, I selected to force quit MirrorAgent. As...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 27, 2007 at 08:01 PM, in macOS
I have been experiencing trouble with .Mac... 750 Views / 4 Replies  
I have been experiencing trouble with .Mac syncing / iSync / syncing in general for some time.

My problems have been negligible until about two days ago, when the problems exploded:
...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 27, 2007 at 03:55 PM, in Applications
You are right! I did have the Ns and Gs mixed... 1,302 Views / 19 Replies  
You are right! I did have the Ns and Gs mixed up! Thanks for catching that.

I edited the original post. It should make more sense now.
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 27, 2007 at 01:05 PM, in Networking
Debating new Airport Extreme 1,302 Views / 19 Replies  
I want the new Airport Extreme. My main reason for this is so that I can access my USB harddrive wirelessly. I also like the fact that I can hook-up a USB HUB.

I've noticed that some people have...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 27, 2007 at 11:34 AM, in Networking
The SyncServices folder!?!!?! What about... 1,381 Views / 4 Replies  
The SyncServices folder!?!!?!

What about this: Mac OS X 10.4: Stay away from the SyncServices folder (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301920)

I'm willing to back things up...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 25, 2007 at 02:46 AM, in macOS
Need help! .Mac/iDisk syncing troubles. 1,381 Views / 4 Replies  
Where to begin...

2 problems:

1. Right now, that testy little app called MirrorAgent is preventing my computer from shutting down unless I force quit the app.

2. In addition, I cannot turn...
Posted by nickhos38, on Feb 24, 2007 at 10:28 PM, in macOS
Solved my own problem. It turns out the file... 557 Views / 1 Replies  
Solved my own problem.

It turns out the file name I was trying to use was invalid. (It included brackets like these: "[" & "]".)

Thank you and sorry for the precipitous/impetuous post.
Posted by nickhos38, on Sep 12, 2006 at 11:03 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Trouble With Epson 1660 Scanner and Image Capture 557 Views / 1 Replies  
I have a PowerBook G4 15" 1.67MHz running 10.4.7. I am trying to use my Epson 1660 scanner with Image Capture.

I have successfully used this scanner with Image Capture before.

Recently, I sent...
Posted by nickhos38, on Sep 12, 2006 at 10:46 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
ANOTHER UPDATE on this issue: After the... 5,107 Views / 15 Replies  
ANOTHER UPDATE on this issue:

After the elaborate fix, printing was working fine from both the iBook and my PowerBook (under all user accounts). Last night, however, my wife tried printing...
Posted by nickhos38, on Sep 5, 2006 at 12:41 PM, in Networking
UPDATE on this issue: I turned off Printer... 5,107 Views / 15 Replies  
UPDATE on this issue:

I turned off Printer Sharing and forced myself to find an alternative solution. Setting a static IP for the printer was unsuccessful. I hate static IPs anyway for the very...
Posted by nickhos38, on Aug 28, 2006 at 12:16 PM, in Networking
Selo, thanks again for all your help. Yes, I can... 5,107 Views / 15 Replies  
Selo, thanks again for all your help. Yes, I can access the utility/control panel through Safari. Is there something there I can do to make the printer usable with Bonjour?
Posted by nickhos38, on Aug 28, 2006 at 08:53 AM, in Networking
The printer's USB cable is not connected. It is... 5,107 Views / 15 Replies  
The printer's USB cable is not connected. It is only directly connected to the hub via a CAT5.

This is a network printer designed to be used by multiple computers (I paid extra money for the...
Posted by nickhos38, on Aug 28, 2006 at 08:17 AM, in Networking
Selo, thank you for trying to help me with this. ... 5,107 Views / 15 Replies  
Selo, thank you for trying to help me with this. As far as I can tell, both computers are on the same subnet mask (255.255.255.0). I do not know if the printer requires AppleTalk. Nevertheless,...
Posted by nickhos38, on Aug 28, 2006 at 07:28 AM, in Networking
Home network printing trouble with HP 2600n. 5,107 Views / 15 Replies  
I have a 1.67GHz PowerBook G4 and a 600MHz iBook (G3).

Both computers have the latest drivers for my 2600n and both are running OS X 10.4.7.

The printer is connected to my 5-port Linksys...
Posted by nickhos38, on Aug 28, 2006 at 12:01 AM, in Networking
Thank you. What is the difference between ATA... 927 Views / 3 Replies  
Thank you. What is the difference between ATA 100, 133, 150, and why is the enclosure only compatible up to 133? Can I not use a Serial ATA drive here, or is there another wireless enclosure that...
Posted by nickhos38, on Apr 14, 2006 at 01:52 PM, in Networking
D-Link DSM-G600 Hard Drive Compatibility 927 Views / 3 Replies  
The product specs for the G600 on D-Link's website (http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=377) say that the enclosure will support "All Variants of ATA/IDE up to ATA/133."

Will this...
Posted by nickhos38, on Apr 14, 2006 at 02:37 AM, in Networking
Nothing displayed on screen... 577 Views / 1 Replies  
This is a 40GB model without a color display. It has play, menu, and skip buttons in a row across the top.

The iPod is on. It plays music. It still clciks when a button is touched. The...
Posted by nickhos38, on Sep 18, 2005 at 08:01 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Yes. there are applications and plugins that... 676 Views / 3 Replies  
Yes. there are applications and plugins that will extract the songs from your iPod and copy them to your HD.

Most of these programs are freeware.

Go to www.macupdate.com and just do a search...
Posted by nickhos38, on Aug 7, 2005 at 03:25 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
 
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