I recently got a new MacBook Air and I love it. Sometimes, however, I'm struck by an overwhelming sense of nostalgia for the Apple II I had as a child. Are there classic Mac desktop themes that I can download to rock my Air old skool style?
posted by Avenger
on Feb 21, 2013 -
4 answers
Looking for covers of American or British classic oldies (or even some classic rock tunes) in non-English languages--for example a cover of the Ronettes "Be My Baby"
in French .
THANKS! :)
posted by dottiechang
on Dec 1, 2012 -
47 answers
I decided to take my old G3 iMac down from the attic and play some old games. The old computer still works great, and yet there was a problem...
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posted by Silky Slim
on Nov 19, 2012 -
5 answers
After a recent move and seeing the amount of "junk" we had accumulated together we are making an effort to buy quality over quantity. Help me find him a budget friendly birthday gift.
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posted by ridiculous
on Nov 16, 2012 -
22 answers
What's that movie? filter: I'm looking for the title of a classic movie where a couple plans a wedding and it makes everyone unhappy.
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posted by petiteviolette
on Oct 5, 2012 -
2 answers
Attention all gracefully aging/aged people: what practical beauty/fashion/makeup/skincare/LIFE tips can you offer me, a 20 year old woman, who also wants to age beautifully (Inside and Out?)
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posted by rhythm_queen
on Sep 30, 2012 -
47 answers
Give me some Japanese artists/songs (based on my musical preferences) that would help me learn Japanese/impress people at karaoke!
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posted by Kamelot123
on Sep 20, 2012 -
9 answers
Please recommend me classic children's literature to read aloud to five-year-olds.
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posted by schmoo
on Sep 15, 2012 -
32 answers
Where can I download lots of win7, laptop compatible arcade-ish games for non computer savvy, non English speakers with no internet. Can't you buy a bundle of like 400+ classic arcade games from somewhere?
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Jul 5, 2012 -
9 answers
Help me identify this movie I saw years ago: I'd guess it was made in the 40's or 50's, american, thriller involving a hypnotist.
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posted by abirdinthehand
on May 6, 2012 -
4 answers
How often do the major film studios release classic movies on blu-ray?
Do any of them (Warner, 20th Century, Paramount, etc.) have a releasing schedules or even just noticeable patterns that would help know when my favorites (film noir, golden era Hollywood classics, etc.) might be available in HD?
posted by dr handsome
on Apr 26, 2012 -
4 answers
Would I be a fool to buy a new iPod Classic now, or should I wait for an update that may never come?
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posted by Camofrog
on Mar 12, 2012 -
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I have a four year old (turning five in March) step son who loves dinosaurs, cars, and super heroes. So basically, he's a normal four year old. Any movie suggestions for me/him that aren't Pixar? I'm thinking stuff like The Shaggy D.A. but maybe kids don't like that stuff any more?? Help!
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posted by gwenlister
on Jan 6, 2012 -
31 answers
Can you identify this classic English novel? It was probably written in the 1800s. The main character is a youth/young man (along the lines of Great Expectations). His mother is subject to religious fits. The ending is set during the bursting of the South Sea Bubble.
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posted by storybored
on Oct 20, 2011 -
8 answers
Can you name the movie or TV show
this image is from? Looks like a classic sci-fi film, though I can’t tell if the set is a spaceship or a submersible.
posted by scamper
on Sep 11, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm trying to locate an old satirical letter about characters in a faculty department. I think the letter was late 1800s or early 1900s, older than I expected given the sort of contemporary feel of the satire.
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posted by brownbat
on Jun 9, 2011 -
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I'm on a company provided Windows 7 laptop. Here's what I know:
When using the "Windows Classic" Theme (right click on desktop>personalize>select "Windows Classic" theme), Windows Explorer does NOT hang/hourglass for ~30 seconds when accessing files/navigating folders. All clicks to save files, navigate through local and distributed files (our MyDocs folder is stored on the Company's distributed file system), etc., are immediately responsive.
When using ANY other theme, clicking on navigation of files (local and DFS, even when not connected to the company network) hangs for 10-30 seconds.
What gives? Do all of the themes (minus the "Classic" theme) have some sort of "network call" that look through My Docs (which is technically on the DFS/my company's servers, that has a 30 timeout if the network doesn't respond?)
Any ideas how to fix this (change a registry setting, ask the company IT team to make a change to a group policy setting, etc.)? What's so special about the "Windows Classic" theme? It's ugly, but it saves me 30 seconds every time I touch a file, open windows explorer, etc.
Thanks in advance!
posted by thankyoumuchly
on May 17, 2011 -
6 answers
Anyone know an easy free way to open a .wps file on OSX that doesn't involve running an P-PC emulator? I've tried word, pages, preview, and plain text. No luck.
posted by J-DeZoet
on Mar 1, 2011 -
4 answers
How come I can use my ipod classic with an A1256 Apple Universal Dock to play video with audio (iTunes movies) on my stereo tv, but i cant do the same with audio-only (iTunes podcasts)?
posted by skidoom
on Feb 20, 2011 -
1 answer
What are some great, classic (pre-1975, for the sake of argument) American football games I can watch, online or through Netflix? Assume I haven't seen them and avoid spoiling the outcome, if possible.
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posted by These Premises Are Alarmed
on Jan 31, 2011 -
14 answers
Best Modern Books Filter: Darwin's Origin of Species, Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, Smith's The Wealth of Nations... these books have stood the test of time and should probably be on my bookshelf (only Darwin right now).
What non-fiction books have been published in the past 50 years that will also stand the test of time, that I should definitely own and read, that are classics of their field or, more to the point, any field? Bonus points for books published in the last 10 years.
posted by HopStopDon'tShop
on Oct 21, 2010 -
28 answers
I really enjoy Mad Men. Please recommend some great classic 1950s/60s* movies that have similar themes or aesthetic - from noir to the women's pictures. Contemporary films set in the period also welcome!
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posted by mippy
on Oct 8, 2010 -
47 answers
Help me find classic, vintage inspired (but not costume-y or actually used), work appropriate dresses, skirts and tops. Online okay, Toronto preferred, must ship to Canada and preferably allows returns for cash (not just in store credit).
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posted by elkerette
on Sep 19, 2010 -
8 answers
My dad has spent the last 40 summers of his life wearing flip flops. I would like to find the classic kind he prefers.
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posted by Foam Pants
on Jul 25, 2010 -
15 answers
Name this classic movie: a man murders his entire family tree in order to become a duke. The main actor plays most of the characters himself. It is possibly in black and white. Any help?
posted by twirlypen
on Jun 28, 2010 -
5 answers
What are some magic tricks that are simple to make/do for an indoor cabaret?
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posted by divabat
on Jan 18, 2010 -
2 answers
Looking for good fashion/style blogs with classic/chic/retro (especially 50s and 60s Mod) bent to inspire my personal clothing style and tell me where to shop for those types of clothing. (For a female.)
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posted by Dukat
on Jan 8, 2010 -
8 answers
A start menu for Windows 7 where I type
i for Internet and
f for Firefox to open that browser?
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posted by oxit
on Dec 14, 2009 -
12 answers
Identify this game. I played it in the late 90s on the PC or the Amiga. It was an isometric puzzle/action/adventure game set in the future in a tall skyscraper where all the robots (cleaning bots, security bots etc.) had suddenly gone crazy.
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posted by gentle
on Sep 26, 2009 -
4 answers
Help me remember the name of the classic, meditative OSX game, where you float from level to level of black space through a swirl of coloured shapes to soothing gamelan-ish sounds, trying to catch stars in order to reach the next level?
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posted by progosk
on Aug 2, 2009 -
2 answers
Help me think of famous keyboard intros to play during soundcheck.
Difficulty rating: No synth sounds.
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posted by sourwookie
on Jul 30, 2009 -
75 answers
Cinephile seeks THE book on early film, including dissections of films by Godard, Truffaut, Bergman, Fellini and the like. Lots o' pretty pictures are great, too. Can you help?
posted by heather-b
on Jul 30, 2009 -
15 answers
