Mac osx/canon hg10 cannot get stills off camera. Video yes, stills no. We're supposed to have a baby any day now and this sucker ain't behaving (the camera-mac connection). I haven't had this kind of problem with a mac in 10 years. [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 4 answers
What is the best way to scan documents so that they scroll well in OS X? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 5 answers 
I'm a little unclear on the concept - Does the lack of a fink binary distribution for 10.5 mean that every package has to be built from scratch?
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 4 answers
How do I give my computers subdomain names on my local network? For example, mylaptop.mynetwork.com, mydesktop.mynetwork.com, momslaptop.mynetwork.com, kids.mynetwork.com and so on?
Do I have to set up some kind of local DNS or is there an easier way to do it in the router?
I am not concerned at this point about being able to access the subdomains from the WAN although that would be handy later. It's the LAN I'm interested in.
(Obviously I am using Bonjour right now but for I want to use the subdomains too).
I own mynetwork.com and it points to a static IP.
My LAN router is firewalled behind that. It's a WRT54G running DD-WRT.
I have a spare computer I could run DNS on but I'd rather not have to do that.
Everything is Macs running OS X, mostly Leopard.
posted on Jan 26, 2008 - 9 answers
Mac OS X 10.5 dumps the microphone feed of my headset into my ears; can I shut it off? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 8 answers
I'm wanting to send sound to and from a remote room in a house to a Macintosh sound in and out ports. I'm thinking wireless mic and wireless speakers. This is inside a standard ranch style house that spreads horizontally and would cross several walls. [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - 5 answers
I need to change the name of a font that is embedded in the font itself. Any suggestions for free or cheap, basic font editing software? I don't need something over the top like Fontographer, just something with the ability to change the name.
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 3 answers
Why should I buy Leopard? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 30 answers
I'm looking for a free program to convert WMA to MP3 in OS X? The closest thing I came up with a google search is EasyWMA. It's cheap, but not free.
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 6 answers
I would basically like to rip off, wholesale, some command-line script which will provide me a countdown -- only in days. No years, months, minutes, or seconds. Unfortunately, adapting an existing script is beyond my ken. [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 5 answers
I accidently made 2 partitions out of a 1 partition drive that had valuable data on it. Help me get back to normal. [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 8 answers
How can I insert an image into a table cell using Pages (OS X) without it becoming the cell background? I want it to be a regular in-line image, but can't figure out how to do this for the life of me.
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 7 answers
I am using using the Windows Remote Desktop Client(1.03) on my mac (OS X 10.4.10 PPC G4) to connect to an iMac running Vista Business and am having some trouble. It freezes up but in time it will regain a connection. I have had the same problem when connection form other macs. Any clues...
Thanks in advance.
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 6 answers
(Geekfilter) Can I convert Earthlink TotalAccess (WinXP PC) Email (.dat or .csv) mailboxes to Apple Mail (.mbox) mailboxes on a Mac? (AKA: How can Earthlink be this stupid?) [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 5 answers
Novice programmer; OS X plugin question... [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2007 - 4 answers
Need help bypassing password protection [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2007 - 3 answers
How can I send SMSes from Address Book (OS X) using my Nokia N73? / Where can I find an AT command set for the N73? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2007 - 2 answers
Can you remote into a vista machine from a mac running os x? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 6 answers
What's a solid OS X software package for managing small business sales? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 7 answers
OS Xperts: 2 questions related to the trashcan (OS X v. 10.4.9)
1. The trashcan left my finder sidebar. I can find a .trash file to drag over, but its not the same as the original sidebar trashcan. How can I restore the trash to the sidebar?
2. OS X religiously creates trashcan folders for every storage device. On USB keys, this is more trouble than its worth, and causes me to have to empty the entire trashcan to free up space on a USB key I just supposedly deleted everything on. I can't find a Pref panel setting or .plist file that affects file deletion behavior.
How can this property (and all trash properties) be modified?
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 6 answers
Is there a way in to make Mac OS X X11 applications show up in the Dock separately? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 6 answers
What Mac OS X application (or command-line utility) will join RAR files that come in the form filename.r01, filename.r02, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 23 answers
Is there any way to have desktop icons in OS X sit on the left side of the screen instead of the right? I can move them to the left side, but the grid makes it so I can't sit the icons right against the left side - there's a huge gap, instead.
posted on Apr 17, 2007 - 6 answers
How can I re-use the same DV Clips in multiple projects in iMovie without creating duplicates which would take massive amounts of disk space? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2007 - 2 answers
ran os x (10.3.9) software update last night, now vlc opens movies, then crashes immediately. what's up with that?
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 5 answers
Does anyone know of a mac program to catalogue cds - which will allow me to IMPORT my exisiting files (.csv) from my PC Music catalogue program? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2007 - 5 answers
PowerBook chugging hopelessly [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 11 answers
Is anybody familiar with setting the AutoLogOutDelay in /Library/Preferences/.GlobalPreferences.plist using the "defaults" command (OS 10.4)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2007 - 1 answers
OS X Newbiefilter - Burning a DVD in iTunes on OS X - Will the disk be readable on a PC? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2007 - 5 answers
How do I batch convert a bunch of word documents into PDF files, using Automator (in OS X?) [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2007 - 5 answers
Free, (preferably) open source background podcast downloader for linux and OS X? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 5 answers
Why are java apps so slow on OS X? [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2006 - 16 answers
I'd like to know some specifics about replacing Dashboard with Yahoo! Widget Engine. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2006 - 2 answers
Help me customize my OS X keyboard for my strained, RSI-inflicted fingers. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2006 - 5 answers
Emacs under OS X: I installed Aquamacs a while ago, and my dotemacs file received a "thumping" royale. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 4 answers
In OS X mail.app, it is possible to configure an email account and associate it with multiple email addresses by separating the addresses with a comma in the preference pane. This is useful if you have multiple addresses at the same domain because it allows you to reply to mail and send new messages using the address you choose without having to configure two accounts.
Is something similar possible in Entourage? I am trying to achieve the same functionality for someone who needs to use Entourage for other reasons and am hitting a wall. Any help is most appreciated. (example inside) [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2006 - 3 answers
Why can't I install an Intel version of OS X on my Windows machine? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2006 - 16 answers
Is there anyway to boot your mac off a disk image? Or something that can be closely watched in terms of changes? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2006 - 8 answers
How do I increase the volume of an MP4 file on OS X 10.4? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2006 - 9 answers
A long shot, I know. Can the monitors on Intel iMacs be connected to a Windows box? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2006 - 10 answers
I have an external firewire CD burner that I want to repurpose as an external firewire hard drive. [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2006 - 9 answers
Why is OS X so damn slow? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2006 - 50 answers
When I make a PDF from any application in OS X (10.3.x), they come out pixelated. Much like the steering well in the pirate's pants, it's driving me nuts. [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2006 - 11 answers
Is it viable to use OS X on non Apple hardware for daily, full use? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2006 - 8 answers
Can raided firewire hard drives from one mac be attached to another mac?
In other words....here's my situation. I currently have a mac mini that I use as a backup fileserver. I have 2 250gb hard drives attached to this mac mini. Although it works fine and I'm not really looking to upgrade, the 256 mbs of original ram are not enough to run any programs on it very efficiently (as far as time is concerned). [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 3 answers
Mac OS X: Is there any way to paste text when a program disables the edit menu? With Quicksilver, maybe? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 19 answers
How do I password protect a specific app in OS X? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2006 - 12 answers
Is it possible to Fax a PDF in OS X Tiger? When I try, the result is cut off and in landscape orientation [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2006 - 6 answers
Using work apps at home under OS X. How do I make an image of my work hard drive on an external Firewire hard drive, bring it home, boot up my Mac from it, and use the apps to do print production work? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2006 - 2 answers
I am running OS X 10.3.9. Blank CD's are not being recognized or mounting on my desktop. Music cd's and dvd's both work fine. They show up on my
desktop as icons and automatically launch itunes/dvd player etc.
what should I do?
thanks
posted on Mar 28, 2006 - 3 answers
I want to interact with my music library over a network and be able to add notes, links, etc. to each item. Looking for static or dynamic approaches . . .
[more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2006 - 4 answers
I have an iMac G5 (iSight) running Mac OS X 10.4. Is there a way to force the screen to go to sleep, but keep the computer running? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2006 - 12 answers
I love most of Apple Mail. I love the three-column wide view of Thunderbird. (Vertical view) Is there any way to keep the features of Mail, but hack it to display lists and previews more like Thunderbird? I've found interface hacks and add-ons for almost every other possible option.
posted on Mar 8, 2006 - 5 answers
Is there an OS X app that will do what Apple's backup does but without having to be a .Mac member? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2006 - 13 answers
Gamepads and a Powerbook G4 running OS 10.4. Any recommendations or help? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2006 - 7 answers
Druglord the pc game....
has anybody written it for any other platforms? can i get it for the palm os or mac os x? have tried googling to no avail, though have seen mention of a longwinded method of getting it running for os x. anyone interested in porting to other platforms?!!
posted on Dec 8, 2005 - 8 answers
I'd like to password protect the contents of a USB thumbdrive that will be accessed from an OS X and Windows platform. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2005 - 9 answers
I keep losing my application icons in OS X. [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2005 - 6 answers
How can I access my OS X Tiger hard drive remotely? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2005 - 16 answers
Spotlight vs. Launchbar in OS X 10.4.2? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 13 answers
Suddenly, Dreamweaver MX (version 6, not MX2004) is getting stuck whenever I (Mac OS X Panther 10.3.9) try to use the color picker. [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2005 - 2 answers
Can I synchronize my email/calendar/tasks with an MS Exchange server? I have Mac OS 10.4, Mail.app or Entourage 2001. [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2005 - 8 answers
Fax Utilities for Mac OS X--recommendations? The utility that comes with Tiger is only for the occasional fax.
posted on Jun 29, 2005 - 3 answers
I'm quickly becoming a member of the Mac Cult with my shiny new PowerBook. I can't seem to find a MS Streets&Trips or Mappoint like app though.. Any suggestions?
posted on Jun 22, 2005 - 6 answers
I switched over from my Windows desktop to a Mac, and I loved it. Unfortunately the Mac had to go back to it's original owner. I've tried various distros of Linux and none of them seem to satisfy my OS X addiction.
Can anyone recommend an OS that will tide me over until I can get the money for another Mac?
posted on Jun 20, 2005 - 16 answers
When I try running long complex macros in MS Word for OS X, created in Office for Mac OS 9.2, some of the macros are freezing/crashing. Perhaps even worse, the macros don't seem to be failing at the same point each time I try to run them. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2005 - 1 answers
Three days ago, my Verizon DSL stopped working. Now it's working again but is quite slow. Any thoughts as to the cause? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2005 - 14 answers
What's the best way to install Mac OS X Tiger? Best, in this case, meaning least painful. [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2005 - 15 answers
I recently ran the OSX utility 'Delocalizer' and my mac has been screwy ever since. I think I've found the problem in this MB thread. I need advice on how to recover from this. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2005 - 6 answers
Is there an application (for OS X) that shows me who's trying to connect to my mac? Kinda like Little Snitch, but for incoming connections? Netstat just gives me a huge list of everything happening on all ports, which is kinda useless to me.
posted on Apr 5, 2005 - 7 answers
I really like this scanner and it works fine under Windows and Mac OS 10.1 BUT for some reason HP decided not to update the driver for OS 10.3 so I am stuck with a scanner I like but can't use. Help a brother out? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2005 - 11 answers
MacFilter: How do you make the screen fonts bigger in OS X? I've just upgraded my grandmother from a virus-infested WinME box to a 17" iMac G5. Unfortunately, the text is much too small for her to read clearly, and she wants her WinMe box back. I've changed the resolution down to 1024x768. Other than seriously degrading the image quality, it doesn't make the fonts much larger.
I'm comfortable working with the command line and editing plists, so don't hold anything back.
posted on Jan 26, 2005 - 15 answers
Best way to play the latest Windows Media movies under OS X?
posted on Nov 30, 2004 - 12 answers
