Re: Talking point - apps that enhance OS X
I guess the ones I rely on the most are the ones I miss the most when I use other peoples' computers. These would be 1. Quicksilver (indispensable, and more tricks up its sleeve than I'll ever learn) 2. Default Folder. I relied on this in MacOS (Classic) and I rely on it X. Makes folder navigation so much easier 3. Disclabel. For when I need to print CD labels. Easy and elegant, and MacOS X only. 4. Jotz. Nothing terribly special, just a Notepad replacement for X, but I keep all sorts of stuff in there, and I miss it when I don't have it. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.
Re: HD space...
On 06/04/2005, at 6:46 PM, Janis Lynn wrote: Also, does anyone know how to delete old mail addresses from the system? I have searched and deleted all the usual places eg. address book etc, but they still come up in my mail account when I write new emails. What you're probably looking for is the Previous Recipients list (I assume you're using Mail here - if not, there may be similar solution in the client you are using). Go to Window Previous Recipients. In the window that opens, click on one of the columns headers to sort the list. It might be useful to sort on Last Used, which will show you the addresses you haven't used recently. Use Shift-click to select multiple addresses to remove. One more question, how do I change the name of Home without re-formating? You can't. Home is home. It's your home folder, and always will be. It may display with different names, but you really don't have that much control over it. For example, in the Go menu it will display as Home, but in the Finder it will have the short name of your user account. Changing your short name involves a heap of convoluted Unix trickery and is not for the faint of heart. It's easier to create another user account with the short name you want and move all your stuff into the new account, but even this involves logging in to your root account, playing with permissions, etc, and is not a trivial pursuit. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.
Re: Talking point - apps that enhance OS X
Apologies Edward !I first thought you were just putting up a wish list until we typed the info into the browser and found the real deal ! Bob On 06/04/2005, at 5:35 PM, Edward Arrowsmith wrote: The one I can't do without is TypeIt4Me: typeit4me.com By typing the first (or more) letter of a word or URL or sentence or whatever ... this great program expands to write the entire thing. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
XWord Helper - Case Sensitive
Just thought I would say thanks to Andrew for this great utility. I just used it to find a word I should have got in yesterday's Times Crossword, boomerang! I noticed some time ago that it is case sensitive if the word is only in the dictionary as a proper name. Can't remember the clue or answer (old age), I thought it started with 'h' but got no hits. When I removed the 'h' it found the answer and it worked if I used 'H'. Best wishes to all the puzzlers from Diana
Re: Talking point - apps that enhance OS X
On 06/04/2005, at 1:40 PM, Nancy McIntyre wrote: Little Snitch. Why this instead of BrickHouse? It's supported, has an active community and the interface is comfortable with variations in user ability. Quicksilver seconded. Thirded. I've been using it today and I love it already. Right down the the Marathon Infinity inspired Logo!
Re: Talking point - apps that enhance OS X
On 07/04/2005, at 3:46 PM, Rob Findlay wrote: On 06/04/2005, at 1:40 PM, Nancy McIntyre wrote: Little Snitch. Why this instead of BrickHouse? It's supported, has an active community and the interface is comfortable with variations in user ability. Quicksilver seconded. Thirded. I've been using it today and I love it already. Right down the the Marathon Infinity inspired Logo! I hope everyone who uses it has checked out some of the plugins on the website. I use it now to look up addresses, URLs and folders. But for some reason I have not been able to get it to look up emails (I use Mail). There is also a plugin for Entourage users too. It will be interesting to see how Spotlight works in 10.4! Seeya Rod!
Re: Tuesday Talking point - apps that enhance OS X
Afternoon, This one is a bit more than a utility, but after editing with Premier Pro for last 3 days mine is Final Cut Pro, well it only works on OS X! On 05 Apr 2005, at 3:59 PM, Edward Arrowsmith wrote: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ... For a couple of years I have had to record in real time the movies made with my Sony digital still camera to get an audio track. As a result of reading your post I just downloaded bbDEMUX and it separates audio and video instantly. How wonderful!!! Try DropDv www.dropdv.com snipd Cheers! Rob Davies [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is the world which makes known to us our belonging to a subject-communtiy, especially the existence in the world of the manufactured objects. Sartre.
DVD backup
Can anyone recommend an easy to use DVD backup program for OSX 10.3 I use DVD Shrink on WinXP but have no DVD burner only copying to hard drive. I would like to use something similar on the Mac - preferably freeware. I have done Google search, but don;t know good from bad and would appreciate advice. Andrew 20 iMac G4 1.25Ghz
Re: DVD backup
If all you want to do is backup a non encrypted DVD you can use Apple's inbuilt Disk Utility to make a disk image of the original DVD then you can easily burn single or multiple copies of the image. Solution Free! If you have Toast Titanium (commercial) you can do the same plus a lot more. If the original disk is double layer and your burner isn't you can reduce the size and burn using Popcorn or DVD2One both are commercial. Not that I'm condoning it but DVDBackup (freeware) can be run first on DVD to create unencrypted version, minus copy protection as well as being able to set region eg 0 so it plays on any system no matter what country your in. There are also multiple programs capable of converting media from one format to another if you want to back up different quality versions eg VCD, SVCD, AVI, DivX, MPEG2 etc. Between these tools you should be able to do anything you could on your old PC. All the best Greg On 7/4/05 7:31 PM, Andrew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone recommend an easy to use DVD backup program for OSX 10.3 I use DVD Shrink on WinXP but have no DVD burner only copying to hard drive. I would like to use something similar on the Mac - preferably freeware. I have done Google search, but don;t know good from bad and would appreciate advice. Andrew 20 iMac G4 1.25Ghz -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: DVD backup
Andrew, Bit unshore what you are referencing, for copying/backup a CD/DvD I use Apples Disk Utility works a treat. If you are backing-up to a dvd then just pop the dvd in and drop files into its icon on desktop drag to bin or right click and burn, if you need files compressed I use Stuffits Archive. If you are wanting to copy movies , then their are many ways of doing this as it depends on the burner you have i.e. DL or a standard Apple, if you want DivX files, or a direct copy, remembering most movies are DL and a bit. Forty-TwoDVDMP-Plus or its partner Forty-TwoDVD-VXPlus do a fine job but $$ ??? If you have X11 installed have a look at X-CD-Roast again depends on type of burner, but a GNU License. Mac OS X can rip vob files and DVD SP can make a new disc but time = what is DVD worth, $$ . Music CD's are handled by iTunes very well, DvD's again Remember copyright is not just for studios to make squillions. But, it supports artists whom are trying to make a living from their talent; more importantly protect their artwork be it physical or intellectual from misappropriation. HTH On 07 Apr 2005, at 5:31 PM, Andrew wrote: Can anyone recommend an easy to use DVD backup program for OSX 10.3 I use DVD Shrink on WinXP but have no DVD burner only copying to hard drive. I would like to use something similar on the Mac - preferably freeware. I have done Google search, but don;t know good from bad and would appreciate advice. Andrew 20 iMac G4 1.25Ghz Cheers! Rob Davies [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is the world which makes known to us our belonging to a subject-communtiy, especially the existence in the world of the manufactured objects. Sartre.
