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MacKeeper
Apologies if this has been asked before, but couldn't find any mention. Does anyone have any experience of this freeware? Is it any good? I also use 'CleanMyMac' which is also very good. There again it's personal choice. |
crewmeal,
Thanks for that. Will check out "CleanMyMac". :ok: OTB |
Mac DVD drive
Have a problem with the DVD superdrive on a MacBook Pro; It plays CD and DVDs which are recorded, recognises blank DVDs but if I put in a blank CD, it fails to recognise it and spits it out. I am assuming the drive is on the way out. Anyone had this?
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I've seen this on other drives on PCs as well. It's usually to do with the writer and/or the media rather than the reading drive. Try switching media (Verbatim are good, supermarket own brand are bad), and try writing from a desktop drive if possible - I found sometimes laptop writers had poor writing performance.
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Seems to be a common issue, but here's one "solution" if you want to risk it.
http://eatmyrandom.b log spot.com/2010/06/macbook-pro-superdrive-wont-read-any.html (you know what to do with the website address) Oh, the thread on the Apple support forum. Apple - Support - Discussions - Drive won't read any dvd-ejects it ... |
I had a similar but intermittent problem on a 2006 Macbook - it was because of frequent travel the metal slot that holds the mouth of the drive open had bent and was trapping the disc slightly. I carefully bent it back. On Unibody-era MBPs this shouldn't be a problem though.
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iSight Camera
Can anyone advise how to deselect this when using Skype. My broadband connection is so slow it can't give audio and video so I need to lose the camera. At the moment a bit of black tape does the job but would appreciate a more sophisticated method.:ooh:
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Why not just deselect video in Skype?
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It doesn't offer me that in Skype preferences under audio/video. Where do I deselect it?
Version 5.1.0.914:confused: |
I just downloaded that version, and the way it works is that you have the option of selecting make a video call or make an audio call - the camera icon or the phone icon. But I think you can also select and deselect video during the call. Oddly, I don't find that having video on or off actually makes much difference to a poor quality line, but perhaps it does at the extremes.
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On my macbook selecting audio call still leaves the camera working. No facility to deselect video during call available. Skype help line says its not their problem, its a Mac problem. Can't find any Mac facility to deselect camera. ?????
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OK, sorry, no more ideas.:sad:
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Cover the lens with blu tack? :E
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Have you tried Preferences/Calls/deselect "Start Video automatically at the beginning of a call"?
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Thanks for the thought SP but its already deselected. Black tape seems to be the only current solution:sad:
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Checking on a number of sites gives the same answer that I gave you, so maybe your Skype installation is faulty: have you uninstalled and reinstalled Skype?
Apple Support on iSight may help, otherwise you may even be looking at deeper resets. |
It doesn't offer me that in Skype preferences under audio/video. Where do I deselect it? Version 5.1.0.914 Actually, I'm not very fond of this version; wish I hadn't downloaded it. There are two many annoying, unneeded features, in my opinion. |
Can't empty trash
Hi!
I am a new mac user and have a mac book air. Whenever I try to empty the trash, it gives the following message “.Trash” can’t be opened right now because it’s being used by another task, such as moving or copying an item or emptying the Trash. Try again when the current task is complete. How do I empty out the trash. Could not find anything on the net, maybe I am searching the wrong sites. Thanks in advance. FS |
Use the Command key as you Empty: stuff here about it.
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The Mac OS can generate individual .pdf files left, right centre and apparently from every available orifice. Back in the early days of OSX they even described the screen display as a cousin of pdf.
Any top tips on finding a cheap and effective way of parceling up individual .pdf's as grouped .pdf documents? Rob |
Crazily easy - open a PDF using Preview, and you can copy and paste (and delete) pages in and out to your heart's content, using the page icons on the right hand side. Make sure you save the final document under a new name though ;)
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Thanks TA but I think you severely underestimate what you're dealing with here.
I may have run the site for the past 14 years but I am still no further up the evolutionary ladder than a demented bumblebee. Time permitting could you manage a bit of fold tab A and place in slit B? My Mac is about to go through the window trying to accomplish what you see as simple:mad: Rob PS Ahah! Just discovered the 'New from Clipboard command. There could possibly be hope for me yet! PPS Sadly, no there isn't. Bunch of separate windows opened with the paste. PPPS - Nope. Total failure. Looking forward to the Fisher Price approach. |
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Delighted! Used print to PDF for years but hadn't selected and grouped the desired files before.
Simples! Rob |
I am indebted to JetII - I was just in the middle of trying to write a demo when I saw the link - saves me a job. Really very easy - but in typical mac style, not massively intuitive! When you see it there is a real sense of D'OH! :D
Hope you are sorted, Rob! TA |
Faulty MacBook Pro
My 13" MacBook Pro 2010 is causing me some problems the last few days. At random intervals after startup the mouse freezes, the mouse timer comes on after some time some text on the screen turns pixelated and then I get the above screen. It was happening occasionally but now it is happening within two minutes of startup everytime.
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The reports I can find suggest a link to incompatible RAM. have you added more memory lately?
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Apple Support has a couple of bland responses, but I have had success a long time ago with a PRAM Reset on an earlier MacBook :ok:
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Have you tried the Apple Hardware Test ?
See here : Intel-based Macs: Using Apple Hardware Test Could be a logic board issue. |
Thanks for the help
1. No I haven't added any ram. 2 Tried the ram reset but it didn't fix the problem 3. Just moved house and can't find the disks, request permission to say oh cock" |
Found this on another forum:
here is a a breakdown of screen issues. Vertical Lines - Bad LCD or LED Screen Dim Screen - Bad Inverter, Backlight, or (unlikely) Motherboard Garbage On Screen (symbols) - Bad Video Card Horizontal Lines - Bad LCD or LED Screen or Video Card White Screen - Video Cable not connected, but inverter cable is still connected Black Screen (No signal) - Video cable (Motherboard Side) not connected or (unlikely) both video and inverter cable not connected Partial Black Screen - Bad Screen or Video Card |
The death of MobileMe
Gents,
I am certain that many of you would have received the following email from Apple. Does it mean that iCloud will at least have everything that MobileMe use to provide? Does anyone have any more news? Thanks B_F Important information for MobileMe members. Dear MobileMe member, We'd like to share some exciting news with you about iCloud — Apple’s upcoming cloud service, which stores your content and wirelessly pushes it to your devices. iCloud integrates seamlessly with your apps, so everything happens automatically. Available this fall, iCloud is free for iOS 5 and OS X Lion users. What does this mean for you as a MobileMe member? When you sign up for iCloud, you'll be able to keep your MobileMe email address and move your mail, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks to the new service. Your MobileMe subscription will be automatically extended through June 30, 2012, at no additional charge. After that date, MobileMe will no longer be available. When iCloud becomes available this fall, we will provide more details and instructions on how to make the move. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about iCloud. Sincerely, The MobileMe Team |
I am so impressed, having had my MobileMe automatically renew 2 days ago, now paid until the 6th June 2012 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...ies/wibble.gif
And what happens to all the url links for MobileMe? :oh: :ugh: |
Wasn't it Mobile Me the software that discovered the stolen Macbook in California recently that was highlighted in the press?
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Wasn't it Mobile Me the software that discovered the stolen Macbook in California recently that was highlighted in the press? SHJ |
SpringHeeledJack is right. The MobileMe find service only works for iOS devices. When everyone is migrated to iCloud, then I believe Mac OS X Lion will have a similar function for Macs. I doubt it will have the capabilities of Hidden though. The current service simply gives a location and allows you to send message to the iOS device, sound the ringer, lock it or wipe it remotely. I would expect the Mac OS X version to be the same, and not have the picture taking ad activity recording features.
Better than nothing though. |
As someone who has experienced similar screen issues (on three machines: old iBook G3, G4 and current Macbook), this is likely to be a main logic board problem IMO, & replacement of the board the solution. Apple may be sympathetic if it's our of warranty/Applecare (make an appointment at an Apple store if you can, be nice to the Genius etc.)
Video boards also fail, although you're more likely to get screen flicker. |
Video boards also fail, although you're more likely to get screen flicker. This is my second video failure and it is related to the fact that I also use a 32" cinema screen plugged into the aux video port. Amazing service!! Thanks Apple. |
This is my second video failure and it is related to the fact that I also use a 32" cinema screen plugged into the aux video port. |
Lion
Anyone downloaded Apple's new operating system? It was released yesterday and seems faultless - so far!! I like the mission control and launchpad features, and yes I believe its a lot faster than previous systems.
Your thoughts please!! |
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