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    macbook sharing

    it is. Although that doesn't need to be enabled for home-sharing itunes and iphoto,as I understand it. Thanks so much, j
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    macbook sharing

    Hi all, I have two macbooks: a 2ghz, 13in about 7 months old, and a 15 in 2.2ghz about 1.5 yrs old. Both are latest leopard (10.5.8), software, etc.... When I try to share itunes and iphoto, the 15" shows up on the 13" under the 'shared', but not vice versa -the 13" doesn't show on the 15"...
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    airpot network drops unexpectedly

    Thanks for your reply. I did change the channel awhile back -channel 1. The issue happens once in a great while, and I suppose could be my cable modem (which is very old). I have interference robustness enabled too. Thanks again,
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    airpot network drops unexpectedly

    Hi there, Every so often my internet connection drops. resetting my modem and airport seems to resolve the issue. Here are some specifics: A) Airport connection bar in mac menu bar says it has 5 bars B) The airport express light is green C) The modem says it has a connection D) Both...
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    MySQL and localhost Help: Can't connect

    Hi all, I've installed MySQL on my Mac (MBP, 10.4.6) using Marc Liyanage instructions. Seems to install, BUT, When I input: /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql test I get: "ERROR 1045 (28000) Access denied for user 'username' @'localhost' (using password: NO) I get a 'Command not found' when I type...
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    MacBook Pro Question: What's it worth?

    Thanks for your input everyone. Good advice. Thanks for the mac2Sell site ElDiabloConCaca... this is a great resource and starting point.
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    MacBook Pro Question: What's it worth?

    First, if this isn't the correct forum, forgive me... I searched but couldn'r find anything related to sale-type questions. Second, I'm not trying to sell anything on this forum, I am simply looking for advice on what the following may be worth: MacBook Pro 2.4 ghz, intel core 2 duo, 4 gig...
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    novice pls help with regard to parallels . .

    Do a google search for the following: "multiple IE's". You be able to download an installer that has IE version 5.x - 6 recompiled as standalone apps. I'd 'upgrade' my browser to 7 in XP, then download and install the standalone installer. I currently have 5, 5.5, 6, and 7 all running on the...
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    To Applecare or Not to applecare?

    Thank you ALL for the feedback. I think I'll get the plan after all, the extra insurance can't hurt.
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    To Applecare or Not to applecare?

    Hello all, First, please excuse me if this has been posted before -I searched but couldn't find anything. Second, I think this is the 'correct' area to post in, I couldn't see a more relevant place. I have a MBPro coming up on one year this month. Should I extend applecare for another...
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    iPhone 3G and SMTP

    Hi all, I have my email (IMAP) set up, and when I go to settings/mail.../account/smtp/ I see a list of about 8 smtp servers (all the same exact one/settings) listed under "Other SMTP Servers". All are set to 'off', and when I go in to turn them on, all options remain grayed out. Why are...
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    Entourage, mail not sending, and port 25 vs 587

    I didn't mean to imply that this is an Entourage issue, and I'm aware that many ISPs block port 25. I also don't feel they should *only* use port 25 -I just wanted to know why this happened all of a sudden. There was no advance notice, etc.... Your suspicion is correct: I do in fact send mail...
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    Entourage, mail not sending, and port 25 vs 587

    [EDIT] SO I saw this: http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20040629-3945.html Are there any trojans/viruses/malware to mac my mac a zombie? I don't know of any, but reading this makes me concerned. I'm behind a firewall, stealth mode, and access list, and am WPA2. Little snitch reports no...
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    Entourage, mail not sending, and port 25 vs 587

    Hi all, Last night I noticed I could no longer send email through Entourage. I can receive, have net access, etc... but I can not send mail unless I change my outgoing mail to override port 25. Apparently I've been blocked by my isp, they said I could have spyware attempting to send large...
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    Web Design Assistance (Dreamweaver) please

    Hi there, The term 'Island design' generally applies to layouts like this forum. The main advantage is line length: The rule is around 63 characters so the text is comfortable to read. Too many characters per line makes the text more taxing to read. The center area is created using html and...
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    Most Recent 'Time Machine and Airport Update'

    Hello all, the most recent 'Time Machine and Airport Update' (ver 1.0) has been applied through software update. Since doing this, I've noticed my interenet connection drops on occasion. Maybe 1 or so a day. Restarting the airport express resolves the issue. The light on the airport is green...
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    Colour profiles for external screen (Dell E178WFP)

    The default Dell profile is terrible. Have you tried setting up a custom profile? If not, do the following: 1) Go to System Preferences 2) Open the 'Displays' preference pane 3) Select the 'Color' button 4) Select the 'Calibrate...' button and follow the steps. When complete, make sure the...
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    Photoshop and hard drive space disappearing

    Thanks everyone, I appreciate it.
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    Photoshop and hard drive space disappearing

    Thank You for the reply. But... I noticed indesign did do this. Here's what happens: I have 70 gigs free space I open documents in Photoshop, my available space drops to 68 gigs (or lower, depending on the number of documents I have open), then when I quit Photoshop, the available gigs...
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