Big Sur crashes etc
Hi there: Ever since installing Big Sur/11.3/11.3.1, I have been having big problems with the machine crashing and restarting randomly, taking forever to shut down, refusing to shut down altogether, even spontaneously powering on from being off. Anyone else seeing this behavior? Suggestions for how to deal with it other than getting another drink and waiting for the next update? I’m also finding that Music and Podcasts are moody about synching with my trusty old iPod Classic…I have to wait for the iPod to eject, then select it again in Music before it fully syncs, and even then the podcasts don’t necessarily always get synced—plus podcasts that I want to save don’t necessarily get saved once they’re played. Annoying. Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini (2014) 2.6 GHz i5/11.3.1 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/37BC05F0-52B8-476E-987E-E43A5883529A%40gmail.com.
External backup drive recommendations
Hi there: My wife’s 2nd computer has just been replaced with a new 1TB SSD Mini, and we need to get a backup for it. I’d be glad to know your recommended sources, makers, and types (meaning HD vs. SSD). The size would be probably 1-1.5 TB, I guess, no need for more than that as far as I know; the data at issue will not change very often at all since it’s a single use/function machine—meaning it only gets used for one specific activity that does not involve much updating of data. Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/11.1 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/A538A4CA-386B-4C79-9F97-814580A54C21%40gmail.com.
Finding duplicate files
Hi there: How can I find duplicate files? I think I have several boatloads of photos that are dupes of each other, in various folders. There’s also the old iPhoto stuff that I can’t navigate anymore anyway, and I think there are dupes in there as well. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/11.1 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/EEEC6EC8-D9B6-4A2D-8D8F-472998F50338%40gmail.com.
Time Machine configuration...?
Hi there: I’ve got Big Sur installed now, and I’m hoping to be able to use Time Machine to do my backing up rather than Carbon Copy Cloner, which is what I’ve been using for quite a while now. But I can’t see how to configure TM to do what I need. Here’s the setup: I have three physical HDs, one internal to the Mini and two external. One of the externals is partitioned, so the system actually thinks I have four HDs. The idea is to back up the internal to one partition and the standalone external to the other partition. TM isn’t showing me one of the (partitioned) HDs as a possible destination for a backup. It also isn’t showing me the internal HD as a source. The two it's showing (which are for what used to be called iTunes, one the source and the other the destination) are formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled); the two it isn’t showing (for the HD itself, ditto) are formatted as APFS. Is that difference in format a (or the) issue? If I reformat anything I will lose all that data, as you know. How can I proceed? Thanks for any insight, and happy new year! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/11.1 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/87BC9C41-1428-40F4-A64E-0DD737C1AC13%40gmail.com.
Video editing question
Hi there: I seem to be being hauled toward getting into some basic video editing/production. I could please use some insight into the advantages/disadvantages of Final Cut Pro vs. Adobe Premiere Elements. I have never really done anything with video editing, and I really doubt I will have any very high-end needs—pretty basic is what I’m expecting. The pricing is quite different from what I can see, and cheaper is certainly better if possible. FYI I have not gone to Big Sur yet but I will probably have to do so before long. Any thoughts welcome. Thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.15.7 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/6E6B3833-16D3-4744-A85F-4778677E3B6B%40gmail.com.
Backing up options for the new OS
Hi there: Here’s the story: I have two external drives in addition to the internal one on the Mini listed below. One of the externals contains everything that used to be in iTunes (I haven’t bothered to rename to drive), because the main HD is not roomy enough to hold it all. The other external drive is the backup, partitioned to handle the main HD and the iTunes material separately. Up to now I have been using Carbon Copy Cloner to make my weekly backups because—well, I don’t remember why it appeared at the time that Time Machine could not handle backing up everything since it’s split among two different drives (one internal and one external), but that’s what I thought so there we are. With the new OS that Apple is issuing in the near future I would like to revisit the backup strategy, please. Could someone please confirm whether or not I can back up everything using Time Machine given the way it’s all configured now? And is Time Machine the best tool for backing up, or should I continue using CCC even though it may not be compatible with the new OS right away? All thoughts welcome. Thanks in advance, as always! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.15.7 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/7C033509-DC79-419D-A306-65C0119D4E74%40gmail.com.
OT: iPod upgrade question
Hi there: First, my apologies in advance for asking at all. I’m asking this question here because I have no idea where else I can ask it aside from the Apple communities—which I have already done. I have an iPod classic, last generation, with the stock 160gb HD installed. It is completely full so I cannot add anything to it anymore. Apparently it is technically possible to replace the HD with a bigger SSD one. My question is this: Has anyone here actually had this done? If so, did it work okay and how much did it cost? Thanks very much in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.15.4 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/2A5AC496-2522-46A7-874C-036B267367CA%40gmail.com.
Remote acess question
Hi there: I’ve been using TeamViewer to access my father’s computer but he is on 10.10.5 and I am as shown below. TeamViewer tells me that his version is too old but he can’t upgrade because of the OS that his machine is stuck on (a Mini from some years back). Apparently there’s a Chrome extension that does the same thing: anyone here know about it? Or is TeamViewer still the way to go but how do I get around the outdated-version block? Thanks in advance! Bill *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.15.3 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/6F99DE74-0DF9-4C73-A94B-CBB744E135DC%40gmail.com.
Catalina vs. iTunes: some questions
Hi there: I have not yet installed Catalina and need to know a couple of things first, please: I currently keep iTunes on a separate, external HD due to the fact that there’s not enough room for it on the main HD (capacity 250GB, but iTunes currenlty uses a bit over 500GB) Will Catalina understand and maintain that separation? Will my classic iPod (the last model they made) still work with Catalina and the replacement for iTunes? I back up iTunes (& everythng else) to another separate, external partitined HD using Carbon Copy Cloner because I have been under the impression that Time Machine can't handle the separate HD for iTunes, thogh I forget why that’s the case Will that backup strategy continue to work with Catalina, or will Time Machine be the way to go? Or will backing up be handled differenly now? My thanks in advance for any and all thoughts. *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.14.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/1A475598-B6E5-4F1E-B613-5AD3AA18A29F%40gmail.com.
Logitech trackball weirdness
My M570 wireless trackball began making a single click behave like a double-click a while ago. It’s very maddening. The Logitech site only seems to talk about this in the Windows world. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance! * William Spencer 12008 Boxer Hill Road Cockeysville, Maryland 21030 443-286-1034 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/A26A9769-CF36-4344-BC1A-7F28B7C5B9A2%40gmail.com.
Catalina vs. iTunes: some questions
Hi there: I have not yet installed Catalina and need to know a couple of things first, please: I currently keep iTunes on a separate, external HD due to the fact that there’s not enough room for it on the main HD (capacity 250GB, but iTunes currently uses a bit over 500GB) Will Catalina understand and maintain that separation? Will my classic iPod (the last model they made) still work with Catalina and the replacement for iTunes? I back up iTunes (& everything else) to another separate, external partitioned HD using Carbon Copy Cloner because I have been under the impression that Time Machine can't handle the separate HD for iTunes, though I forget why that’s the case Will that backup strategy continue to work with Catalina, or will Time Machine be the way to go? Or will backing up be handled differently now? My thanks in advance for any and all thoughts. *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.14.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/imaclist/D5F865C8-3810-467D-BCBE-2A808F1F2296%40gmail.com.
Reconfiguring AirPort Express?
Hi there: This is the kind of thing that drives me batty. I decided I wanted to stream iTunes (version 12.7.2.58) over the home stereo via our (pre-existing) FiOS wifi network, so I picked up an A1264 AirPort Express on eBay. It still has the prior owner’s network running on it, so I tried using a straightened paperclip to push the reset button (I held the button in while plugging the unit in, like the book says). The unit is flashing amber, the old network is still showing up, and AirPort Utility is not seeing the unit at all. Did I tell you that I hate dealing with networking issues? I found a PDF of the setup guide, but I cannot find the AirPort Setup Assistant it mentions. All I want to do is get the thing to join the existing home network so I can stream iTunes to the home stereo. Did I tell you that I hate dealing with networking issues? I am very sorry to be so dense, and I appreciate all offers of assistance (as well as of a nice Scotch). Thank you very much! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Extracting audio-only from DVD audio
Hi there: I have a commercial recording of some music, which was issued as DVD-audio rather than CD-audio. There’s video material included, which I guess accounts for that. My question is this: I want to export the audio so that I can store it in iTunes, but I have no idea how to do so. (DVD Player is the app that launches automatically when I insert the disc.) Is there a reasonably simple way to do so? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Merging jpegs...?
Hi there: I think there must be a way to do this but I can’t figure out how with the basic system apps I have. I have two jpeg images that I want to merge together into one, so the original first one is at the top and the second one is below it. Preview doesn’t seem able to do so, and I don’t see any other out-of-the-box utilities that can do so. Any suggestions will be welcome. Thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Audio Joiner?
Hi there: Does anyone here have any experience with this online app? Is it a good tool to use for combining AAC files? Or is there another tool that’s better? Thanks in advance! Bill *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Driver locations?
Hi there: My wife is trying to install a new touch-screen monitor for a very unusual application she uses. The old monitor was just too big for the space available. From what I understand, the new monitor (Planar PT1945R) works fine except for the touchscreen functionality. I was just on the phone with the Planar folks, who said that there are actually two different drivers to install, one from Planar and another from an outfit called UPDD (it seems the Mac is very unfriendly about touch-screen technology…). He also said it would be very useful to remove the driver for the old touch-screen monitor (made by Tyco). My question is this: where do I find that old driver? I have never understood how the Mac sets up the libraries with all that stuff in them. As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
FaceTime/iSight question(s)
Hi there: I am just now beginning to experiment with using FaceTime with the machine below; I bought a second-hand iSight camera not long ago to use with it, but am baffled by some things. So I'm sorry to ask what may well be obvious questions (the answers to which I have not yet found within the FT help documentation), but...well, here goes. FYI, in lieu of the proper FW port I am using a FireWire-to-Thunderbolt adapter to connect. When FT launches (automatically, once it detects the camera) I can see the camera’s output image with me in it, but there’s also a message: “No camera available. To use FaceTime, turn on the camera.” This makes no sense to me—what’s up? I'm apparently supposed to enter my Apple ID and password in order to activate FT but I cannot for the life of me find where to do so. Are there network configurations I need to set to use FT? I don't see any but maybe that's part of the issue. Am I right in remembering that the camera has a built-in microphone? My parents' iPad is what I tried calling; I heard the dialing/ringing sound but they show no indication that I tried contact them. I assume that will change once I get the above resolved...? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
CD won't import
Hi there: I recently bought a used CD that plays fine in the car and through the stereo, but when I try to import it into iTunes, the import always fails about 80% of the way through. Any thoughts on why, and how to fix the problem? Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 Samsung external DVD/CD drive -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
MediaHuman Audio Converter?
Hi there: Does anyone here know anything about this freeware? I need to convert FLAC audio images that include a cue sheet to Apple Lossless for storage in iTunes. Thanks in advance, as always! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Printer recommendations?
Hi there: Our Brother wireless all-in-one is giving us a message that its drum needs to be replaced. The cost of doing so appears to be about the same as that of buying a new printer. So I’m wondering what anyone might recommend for a basic laser all-in-one with wireless connectivity. Brother and Canon seem to come up frequently but I’m glad to get other opinions. The top price would be $150, less is always better. Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
PATA drive capacity question
Hi there: I have a 2.5 inch PATA drive enclosure (Rocport 4Cx, listed as USB 2/FireWire) and I’m thinking about finding as big a drive as I can to put in it for backup purposes. How big do they (or did they) make them? 500 gb? More? Less? And does anyone make them anymore? (Meaning, I suppose, where would I get one?) I know I would have to figure out a way to connect it to the computer, but I don’t care about speed since this would be backup-only. Of course, if it’s impossible to connect to this machine then that obviously answers that, but I figure there’s no harm in asking the question. My thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.10.5 -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
FireWire conversion?
Hi there: So with my new machine I can’t connect one of my external drives, which is FW-only. Is there a decent adapter or some other way to connect it, or should I plan on deep-sixing it? Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz/256GB/SSD/8MB RAM/10.10.1 -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Another DVD-conversion question
Hi there: Here’s another DVD question…I have a single copy of a non-commercial and unavailable DVD that appears to be copy-protected. I want to make a copy for myself that I can watch on both the TV and the computer just as though I’m looking at the original, meaning including whatever chapters might exist. To do this, I think I have to go through a conversion process…Disk Utility refuses to make a disk image (this is why I think the disk is copy-protected). So what’s the simplest way to do this? I’ve come across a few software packages that claim to do this: MakeMKV Total Video Converter Pro for Mac Flv Crunch for Mac Aiseesoft MP4 Converter for Mac Anyone here have any experience using any of these? And what else do I need to know? (At least I’m not dealing with regions and PAL to NTSC this time!) As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/10.9 IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/10.7 -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Migration Assistant question
Hi there: My parents bought themselves a Mac Mini for CHristmas, to replace their late-2006 iMac (just like mine—see below). When I went up to visit them last week to help get it set up, it turned out that the Migration Assistant process somehow froze up well before completion, and I had to force the Mini to shut off by holding the power button in for several seconds. What do I/we do next? Is there a way to reset the Mini so we can start the migration anew? In short, ¿que pasa? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Photo-merge tool?
Hi there: I have an ancient version of Photoshop Elements that has a feature that merges multiple images into one panoramic result, but since that's the only thing I'd use it for I would rather not buy the whole package for just one tool. Any recommendations for other ways to do this? Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/10.7.5 -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Using MS Windows
Hi there: Today is my first day with my new employer, and there are things I have to do for them that require using Windows. Since I do not have a work computer yet I seem to be in the unhappy position of having to install Windows on the 1.83 iMac listed below. This is completely new territory for me, so could someone please direct me to a good source of information on what version of Windows I need to obtain, and basically everything I need to know about dealing with this unfortunate development. Basic, meaning cheap, is fine with me. As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Mountain Lion IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion [10.7.5] -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
External monitor question
Hi there: Would a Dell flat monitor (17" Dell Ultra Sharp) be able to work as an external display with either the 1.83 iMac below, or with a 2009 MacBook Pro? Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Extending a network
Hi there: A friend has Verizon DSL (because FiOS isn’t available within the city limits, I don’t know why), and the modem, or whatever its equivalent is for DSL, generates the wireless network in his house. He wants to extend that network so the rest of the house gets better signal strength, but there’s an exterior brick wall between where Verizon’s device is (in a newer addition to the house) and where the rest of the house is. I believe it will be possible to place the new device in such a way that it can pick up the current signal through a doorway, but I’m not 100% certain of that. So: will any wireless router do the trick, or should he be looking at some specific features in the extender? And are there any configuration points to bear in mind? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Get Info for lots of files?
Hi there: I have a boatload of PDFs that all show the .pdf extension. Is there a way to hide the extension on all of them at once instead of getting info for them one by one (which is pretty tedious)? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Connecting iMac to new TV?
Hi there: I got this note from a friend today, and am hoping someone here may know more about it than I, since I know absolutely nothing about it. "We recently got a 40'' Samsung Smart TV, which is amazing, and I am trying to connect it (for the purpose of mirroring) to my 2007 iMac via a Mini Display Port HDMI Female Adapter to an HDMI chord. My Samsung says to use the HDMI 1 (DVI) port to connect, but it doesn't detect the connection (and I've tried other, plain HDMI ports as well). I've looked online, and there are tons of forums on this type of issue, but I haven't found anything that helped me. I realize that it could be something as simple as a bad cable(s), but have no way to test it. Any suggestions?” I will pass along to him anything you care to send. Thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Administrator question
Hi there: Is there a way to create different administrators with different levels of access? I have a feeling not but would like to know for sure. Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
Hi there: I’m wondering if it’s possible to use the Airport Express as a network extender and run an ethernet cable to my trusty old Apple Personal LaserWriter 12/640PS? I know you can print using the USB port on the AE but I can’t tell if the ethernet port will work the same way. As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
iPod doesn't like my taste in music?
Hi there: I’m not sure what else to think. I have a pair of lengthy audio streams that I recorded using Audio Hijack Pro (2.9.12), then split into tracks using Audacity (1.3.13 beta). Some of the individual tracks will not play on my new iPod Classic...the thing just skips them entirely. But not all the tracks, just some. Yet all the tracks play fine through iTunes itself; the trouble only happens on the iPod. Any theories? As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
iTunes truncates when converting
Hi there: I have a single audio file of about 9 1/2 hours duration, that for some unimaginable reason I want to split up into smaller chunks. But when I tell iTunes (10.2.2) to convert it to AIFF so I can edit it with Audacity, iTunes stops the conversion at well under three hours, and truncates the file. What's going on and is there a workaround? As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Can't print a PDF...
Hi there: For some reason I cannot print a PDF (on the second machine listed below) from Acrobat Reader to the Laserwriter on the minimal network. The print dialogue shows the file spooling to the printer, the green light on the printer starts blinking, then everything resets as though the job is done...but nothing actually printed. I can print everything else to it (web pages, documents, etc.), and I can print PDFs to a direct-connected inkjet printer. This has just started happening in maybe the past month or so. Any ideas? As usual, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Printing inquiry
Hi there: Is there a consensus on ink? I have two ink-jets, a Canon Pixma iP6220D and an HP Photosmart C4400 series (as well as a laser printer), and have been finding it increasingly difficult to get replacement third-party cartridges that work, especially with the Canon. My choices seem to be, in descending order of cost: 1. Branded cartridges 2. Third-party cartridges 3. Refilling myself, by hand As we all know, #1 is very expensive, but of course the manufacturers make their money on the ink, not the machines. #2 is as noted above. Do you-all have recommendations on whether it makes any sense to go to #3, which I have never done, or just suck it up and go to #1? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
What else to do with your old machines
In case you missed this site... http://macuddersidepark.4-you.ca/ *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
iTunes and the firewall?
Hi there: For some days or weeks now, whenever iTunes opens up it insists on asking me if it should accept incoming connections...even though the firewall setting (in the Security system preference) is set to have iTunes accept incoming connections. It would not be that big a deal except that once a week I have things set up to launch iTunes automatically so I can listen to a particular audio stream from a far-distant radio station and I'm tired of answering the same question the same way. What's going on and why won't it stop bugging me about this? *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
So how much memory does it take?
Hi there: I'm getting conflicting information about how far I can expand the RAM in the earlier of the two machines listed below. Some sources say 2G, some say 3G, some say 4G. LEM says both 3 and 4 on different pages. Who's right? Thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject.
Quick partitioning question
Hi there: I want to put a small partition on the hard drive, which currently does not have one, so I can boot in Tiger on the occasions I need to run something that isn't up-to-date enough for 10.6. I stuck a copy of the entire HD as it stands onto my (FireWire) backup drive, using Carbon Copy Cloner. My next steps are to reformat the main drive and then put everything back as it was. I assume that I need to boot from either the backup drive or the install disc in order to do the reformat and partition, but at that point is it better to reinstall from the install disc or copy the backup back onto the main HD? Logically I can't see how to install from the install disc and still be able to get all the settings where they were, since the drive I'm altering will be empty and won't have anything for the installation to archive-and-install...but maybe putting the cloned copy back on the main drive does something funky that I don't know about? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
iMac flip-out--aack!
Hi there: The newer of the two machines listed below has decided to enter a parallel universe. It will not boot to the regular login screen but instead goes straight to my son's desktop after just a couple of seconds worth of a grayish screen I've never seen before, with a horizontal progress-bar-looking sort of thing visible at the bottom of the screen. The menu across the top of the screen is no longer visible, the mouse pointer moves but will not open or close anything, there is no way to command-tab through apps (even if there are any open), and the only way to shut down is to hold down the power button. I plan to dig up the original discs and see if I can boot from there, and then see what happens...maybe repair permissions or something. I think I have an old copy of Tech Tools floating around someplace, but I don't even know what version, let alone if it will function properly on this thing. Push comes to shove I can take it down to the genius bar tomorrow night, but not before then. Any advice gratefully accepted, the sooner the better. *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Display shows vertical line
Hi there: The older of the two machines below has just developed a thin vertical yellow line, just left of center, that sometimes flickers but not usually. I assume it's simply one of those things that happens but am wondering if it's a symptom of something more ominous than just an annoyance. How urgent might it be for me to get it looked at? And since--of course--it's just beyond the three-year Apple Care term, what are my options for where to get it looked at and how much might this cost me? As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Snow Leopard won't play with my printer...
Hi there: So it looks like Snow Leopard has eaten my dear old LaserWriter 12/640 PS. It seems Apple has dropped AppleTalk as of 10.6...so, am I really out of luck? Or do I have to go back to 10.4 or 10.5? Or is there a way to get them all to play nicely together short of asking me to become a gear-head coder? Wh!! *ahem* As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Getting Mail to work with two machines
Hi there: I am hoping there's a way to get the newer machine (see details below) when it fires up Mail to do so using the mailboxes on the older machine. (This is because I generally use the older machine but occasionally it's not available to me.) It looks as though the Synchronize feature only works 1) if you have a .Mac account, which I don't, or 2) only if your mail server uses the IMAP protocols, which mine doesn't...they use POP. Is there some other technique I can use to achieve this? Mail on the older machine is version 2.1.3, and I don't know the version on the newer machine since I just installed Snow Leopard last night. As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Tiger --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Converting VHS to DVD?
Hi there: I'm kicking around the idea of trying to convert some VHS tapes to DVD, but know nothing about it. I get the idea that there are DVD recorders that will do this (like the Sony DVDirect MC5) but apparently that one doesn't use the computer at all and there's no way to add track/chapter markers etc. There's also something called a "video capture card" but I know even less about those. What's the received wisdom on how to do this, without spending any more $ than absolutely necessary, and with the ability to do jut the most basic editing? As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Tiger --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
A little Apple news...
Probably not a huge thing, but in any case, FYI: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/05/technology/companies/05apple.html? _r=1&hp *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Tiger --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
HD space available...?
/Objects03.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Objects07.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Objects08.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Objects09.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Sims03.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Sims07.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Sims08.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Sims09.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Sims10.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Sims11.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Sims12.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sims3D/Sims13.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sound/Sfx1.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sound/Sfx2.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sound/Voice1.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sound/Voice2.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sound/Voice3.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sound/Voice4.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sound/Voice5.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/Sound/Voice6.package /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/UI/RTA86630 /The Sims 2.localized/TSData/Res/UI/ui.package find: /Users/Bill/.Trash: Permission denied find: /Users/Bill/Desktop: Permission denied find: /Users/Bill/Documents: Permission denied find: /Users/Bill/Library: Permission denied find: /Users/Bill/Movies: Permission denied find: /Users/Bill/Music: Permission denied find: /Users/Bill/Pictures: Permission denied find: /Users/Bill/Public/Drop Box: Permission denied /Users/Dad/Documents/Microsoft User Data/Identities/William Spencer/ Messages /Users/Dad/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates/ iPod1,1_2.0.1_5B108_Restore.ipsw /Users/Dad/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates/ iPod1,1_2.0.2_5C1_Restore.ipsw /Users/Dad/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates/ iPod1,1_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw /Users/Dad/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates/ iPod1,1_2.1_5F137_Restore.ipsw /Users/Dad/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates/ iPod1,1_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw /Users/Gilbert/Applications/The Sims/GameData/Objects/Objects.far /Users/Gilbert/Applications/The Sims/SoundData/SoundData.far find: /Users/Gilbert/Desktop: Permission denied find: /Users/Gilbert/Documents: Permission denied /Users/Gilbert/Downloads/KodakEasyShare_v6_0.dmg find: /Users/Gilbert/Downloads/New Compressed (zipped) Folder: Permission denied find: /Users/Gilbert/Library: Permission denied find: /Users/Gilbert/Movies: Permission denied find: /Users/Gilbert/Music: Permission denied find: /Users/Gilbert/Pictures: Permission denied find: /Users/Gilbert/Public/Drop Box: Permission denied /Users/Gilbert/Shared/iPod Movies - Finding Nemo (2003).mp4 /Users/Gilbert/Shared/Led Zeppelin - Kashmir (Live) Video.mpeg /Users/Gilbert/Shared/Led Zeppelin - Live Aid 1985 (full concert).mpg /Users/Gilbert/Shared/Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Live).mpg /Users/Gilbert/Shared/Tom Petty - Free Falling.mpg /Users/Gilbert/Sites/Site/Media_files/Place in my heart.aif find: /Users/Gilbert/Temporary Items/502: Permission denied find: /Users/Mary/.Trash: Permission denied find: /Users/Mary/Desktop: Permission denied find: /Users/Mary/Documents: Permission denied find: /Users/Mary/Library: Permission denied find: /Users/Mary/Movies: Permission denied find: /Users/Mary/Music: Permission denied find: /Users/Mary/Pictures: Permission denied find: /Users/Mary/Public/Drop Box: Permission denied White-iMac:~ Dad$ *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Tiger iBook G3 12.1/800mhz/640mb RAM/Tiger --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Toner refills...?
Hi there: I am seeing bottles of refill toner for laser cartridges being offered, and would like to solicit views on how sensible a route that might be, rather than try to find an increasingly rare cartridge for my poor old Apple 12/640 PS. How feasible is it to put new toner into old cartridges? Messy? Reliable? Complicated? Etc. etc. As usual my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Tiger iBook G3 12.1/800mhz/640mb RAM/Tiger --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Remote connection question
Hi there: I have installed Vine Server on my father-in-law's Mini twenty miles away (running Leopard), and the Chicken of the VNC viewer here on mine (running Tiger). Now: Since we are both Comcast subscribers, we both have cable modems. With DHCP, how do I figure out what his IP address is--doesn't it always change? And second, how do I ping his machine? My thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in still-summery Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Leopard (latest) IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Tiger (latest) iBook G3 12.1/800mhz/640mb RAM/Panther (latest) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---