Re: Spillage on keyboard - broken beyond repair?

On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:42:55 PM UTC-7, Mac User #330250 wrote: > > > Did I plug it in too early? Could it really be broken beyond repair? > All suggestions are wellcome… > You can buy 99.953% isopropyl alcohol for electronics cleaning at the usual places. I paid $7.99 for a liter of i

Re: Is there a way...

This information will be in the file AlbumData.xml stored in ~/ Pictures/iPhoto Library. Depending on the version of iPhoto, the library may be a package. Open the package by Control-clicking on "iPhoto Library" and selecting "Show Package Contents." Drag AlbumData.xml to a web browser to view it

Re: rich text problem

On Mar 17, 9:48 pm, Doug McNutt wrote: > --> Give me liberty or give me Obamacare <-- Snarky political comments are NOT appropriate to this list. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on P

Re: When you really need to erase data...

One cannot help wondering about the size of the market for machines designed to shred 19,000 hard drives over the course of an eight hour day. Every day. On Mar 12, 10:14 am, Dan wrote: > I was reading this: > > > and ende

Re: Timer

On Feb 26, 6:27 pm, John Carmonne wrote: > Is there a timer I can get for my Mac that I can set to remind me audibly of > an elapsed amount of time to help with my cooking? Cuppa is free and customizable: http://www.nathanatos.com/software -- You received this message because you are a member

Re: Is LogMeIn the answer?

Can he follow instructions? If so... Skype is free, and its screen-sharing function will let you see his screen on your own computer (it works cross-platform!) while you hold a conversation with him. You won't actually control his computer, but you can see what he's looking at, and he can see you

Re: Power Mac G5 – to buy or not to buy?

On Jul 25, 11:25 am, "ah...clem" wrote: > On Jul 25, 1:48 am, Kris Tilford wrote: > > > Anecdotal evidence says that the liquid-cooled G5 need to run   > > 24/7/365, and the more often they're shutdown the quicker they have   > > issues with the coolant causing corrosion and leaks. The coolant ne

Re: Seeing a networked computer's screen ?

On Mar 26, 9:12 am, Cliff Rediger wrote: > ... I'm wondering if there is a way that I could actually see his > screen and thereby direct him what to do, or even better > remotely open and close files, and reboot apps on his machine ? The cheapest and easiest way to see each other's screens is to

Re: running OS 9.2 from a folder vs a partition.

On Feb 18, 11:41 pm, deadwinter wrote: > I thought I had a partition for 10.2 and another for OS9.2, but upon > closer examination it looks like I have OS 10.2 and a folder labeled > OS9 applications, OS 9 System, etc.  In the "Startup Disk" control > panel, I can choose that the system use the OS

Re: OT Disk Catalog SW

I tried several back in 2006, including some bundled apps that were free to use, and in the end chose to buy CDFinder. I have been pleased with it, continue to use it, and recommend it. On Feb 10, 2:09 pm, M Christol wrote: > Anybody have any experience with Disk Cataloging software ? > I am look

Re: OSX5 vs. OSX4

To find out what is taking up all that space in a PDF, in Acrobat 8 Pro, go to Advanced > PDF Optimizer > Audit space usage On Jan 16, 6:56 am, Tom Field wrote: > I have a G5 running 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 on partiitions. When I > converted several postscript files into pdfs and combined them w/ 4.11

Re: Leopard or Tiger?

Where primarily are you going to be using your PowerBook? With all versions of OSX, disk use is heavy and HD read/write times have a bigger effect on responsiveness than just about anything else, even RAM, assuming you have "enough." If your PowerBook will be spending most of the time sitting on y

Re: Elgato EyeTV on a G4?

Your problem is a bit more fundamental; your G4 simply does not have the horsepower to play HD content. Elgato recommends a dual G5 as the minimum hardware for HD. That's bare minimum. I realize that it must hurt, but technologically speaking, all PowerPC Macs are obsolete and falling further be

Re: AHA-2940U2

Very likely _IF_ it is the Mac version (AHA-2940U2B/MAC). Adaptec made a Mac-specific version of this card, which suggests that the plain one may have problems. I have an Adaptec AHA-2950U2B/MAC, which works great in a G4-upgraded Blue & White running 10.4.11. On the dark side, the two cards are

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

Regarding the iBook: A Mac running OS X with only 256 MB of RAM is essentially nonfunctional; You MUST max out the RAM. As for the iBook's battery, is someone forcing you to use this as a portable? It will run just fine with its current battery, if you leave it plugged in all the time. Children o

Re: How to block ads in Safari 3.2.1 in Leopard?

So if these sites annoy you so much, why do you return there? Here is the canned message I keep on hand for such places: > Dear webmaster, > > Your website annoys me. > > Every time I came here, you showed me distracting and offensive > animated ads that insult my intelligence. Do you really thi

Re: Firewire Question

I would start by seeing whether the device is detected. Does it show up in DIsk Utility? If so, can you see the disk? If you can, you may need to reformat the disk; if not play with jumpers and any other settings you can find. If it does not show up in DU, open System Profiler and look at Hardwa

Re: Bondi iMac

On Feb 19, 2:57 pm, "R. A. Cantrell" wrote: > ... it will not mount any OS from a CD. I've tried the HDST disk > again, a generic 9.1 disk, Disk Warrior, and an Apple Hardware test disk. Try this (This is not recommended practice and could possibly harm your controller or drive!), it worked once

Re: Firefox Issues

On Feb 11, 1:09 pm, Steve R wrote: > What about using the video screen capture aspect of applications like > Snap X Pro ? > > Steve R I have successfully used IShowU to watch the beeb (and the clever 2- part Apple ads on the NY Times site ) and save as a QuickTime movie. The tricky part is tryi

Re: What is my G4 Powerbook worth?

There are plenty of broken PowerBooks selling on eBay. Check out the auctions and you will get a feel what people are willing to pay for them. On Feb 7, 1:40 pm, Jeff Fox wrote: > I was recently given a G4 Powerbook. When it is powered on it displays > the Apple logo and then freezes. The Appl

Re: Which html email program

On Jan 31, 3:22 pm, Jonas Lopez wrote: > I now need to send out email in the html format with pictures etc. as a > Newsletter to about 2,000 addresses each month. > > I need your guidance on how to do this Like everybody said, BUT... If you create the HTML in an external HTML editor, Thunderbi

Re: Need suggestion for video-ing desktop

On Jan 25, 10:12 pm, Dana Collins wrote: > Looks like I need to record some desktop control actions for class > demonstrations. I know good ol' "Snap Z Pro" does this fairly well, > but does anyone have better suggestions from yoour experiences? I have used IShowU with great success. It is flexi

Re: Was "The question of the day?" Now, Very old file, newer Mac

Files: You really need to know what program he was/is using if you want to convert the files to whatever software he'll be using in the future. If he is only after saving the content, copy/paste from whatever into TeachText and save as a plain text file. Otherwise, print to PostScript using the La

Re: Where do I learn about long lasting cdr's or dvdr's ????

Some personal data points to add to the discussion: Wooden box = bad idea! You want a CHEMICALLY INERT container. Wood has all sorts of acids/ resins/whatever that may leach out and attack/contaminate the dyes that hold the data on your precious disks. Go for stainless steel (good luck finding th

Re: Need new external HDD's - should i buy RAID units???

Hi Chris! You are *probably* OK leaving drives in an unheated environment. Seagate says its drives are OK down to -40, although they should be warmed up to freezing (32 F) before use. Out here in Colorado, I keep several drives in a small insulated ice chest in the trunk of my car, each drive in

Re: Need big LCD monitor recommendation for G5

Here's a helpful site that discuss the differences between monitors: http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/s-ips-lcd-list.php > So, I'll ask for advice from users of different monitors here. What > brand offers a good LCD in the 22-24" size with a crisp, sharp > picture, good viewing angles, fast

Re: Hard drive?

Strictly speaking, you CAN use drives larger than 128 GB; you just can't address those parts of the drive beyond the 128 GB limit. This is important because finding a new 120 GB PATA drive is becoming difficult. If you can find a (say) 160 GB disk which is cheaper than a 120, you can save yoursel