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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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hello, I have a 15" macbook pro intel 2.4 core 2 duo processor, 2gb of ram and 160 gb hard drive. I have about 70gb of free space left on my hard drive. When I open photoshop and some large files, my hard available drive space drops. I opened three large files and watched it drop to 68gb of...

Hello, I'm buying Leopard and more RAM. My questions are: 1) Any issues with the keyboard not working in Leopard? I've heard folks reporting said issue (I'll be doing a clean install). 2) I'd like to buy more RAM. Any suggestions? How is Kingston or Crucial RAM? I'd like to get something less...

Hello all, I have a 15" MBP, 2.4, 2G RAM and a 20" Widescreen Dell 2007WFP monitor. I've changed the color profile for the dell -the default is too washed out. On occasion, when the computer sleeps and I wake it, the profile doesn't load. It's still selected, it just doesn't load. When I open...

Hi all, I have CS3 installed on my MB Pro and am planning on reinstalling the system. I needed to activation CS3 online when I installed -Can I do this again if I reinstall CS3? It's on the same machine, just a reinstall... Thanks, Jonpb

Hello, I'm getting parallels... finally! Is there a way to use my Virtual PC Windows XP disk to install XP? I'm reluctant to purchase another copy of XP if I don't have to, and feel like it's still ethical to pursue this as an option, as I purchased 'XP' with VPC already (thoughts?)...

Hello All, Most importantly, my condolences to Bobw's family. You will be missed, sir. Does anyone have a Mouse recommendation? I currently use an MX310 logitech with the control center installed on a PPC, 10.4.10. On an intel 10.4.10, the control center 'mouse image' doesn't show up in...

Hi All, I have a friend looking for an external cd/dvd burner that is: 1) reliable 2) easy Any recommendations? I'm digging around on Mac warehouse but thought I'd ask others' opinion. He's on a 450mhx G4, 10.3.9. Thanks in advance

Apologies if this post is a dup... I couldn't find it in the forums. Does the latest iFrame exploit (MPack attack) affect macs? Info: http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9731570-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5 http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9731018-7.html can't seem to find an...

Hi, I updated to the latest sec. update and now Flash will not play any sounds (mp3's in web sites, for example) and when I launch VPC, I get an error saying "VPC is unable to play sounds, a future mac os update may fix this problem". Anyone experienced this? Is there a way to 'uninstal'...

Hi, I need to convert a DVD so I can import it into a program (after Effects 6.5) and output for inclusion in Flash. I used Mactheripper, but I can't encode this to a format I need, such as mpeg4, .mov, etc... Any advice? Info: This dvd was made by folks at my job, but I do not have...

Hello, Can anyone recommend a printer (and postscript software) that will enable me to print eps files through Quark? I would like to print 11X17 or 12X18. I'm set up through my Airport Express, and the printer would connect to the AE's USB port. Any recommendations? Of course I'm looking for...