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Mikuro - thanks, that's exactly what I want to protect. So it's the databases, not the apps, which I did know but needed this forum to make the lightbulb go on. A search shows that everything is in ~/Library/ or can be moved there. At least I know what to think about now, and what the...

Right. They're in the main Apps folder now. Thanks for mentioning that. Can I get some feedback on this idea: move the Micorosoft User Data folder to my Account's Apps folder and encrypt that whole folder using Disk Utility. Keep it open for normal use, close it for travel.

I think I get it. The Open Firmware Password would basically prevent someone from starting up the laptop via CD and bypassing the login password. Is that how it would help in my situation? Does anyone know of any other utility that password-protects applications?

Thanks for the info. I looked into it and found this: "Firmware password protection does not prevent someone with physical access to the computer from restarting it or turning it off." and "Open Firmware Password Protection can only effectively protect a computer that enjoys some degree of...

Thanks for the info. I looked into it, and apple says "Firmware password protection does not prevent someone with physical access to the computer from restarting it or turning it off" and "Open Firmware Password Protection can only effectively protect a computer that enjoys some degree of...

Is there a way to password-protect specific applications? If my laptop were ever stolen, someone could reboot from CD to get past the login password ... is there software that will password-protect apps such as Firefox, Entourage, and Interarchy?

A DVD appears to be corrupt. DiskUtility says the DVD's "Volume Header needs minor repair". Is there any way to repair it? Or can I somehow retrieve then repair the files? I can copy them to my hard drive, but they're not openable ... various apps and various error messages. thanks ....

no, it's an empty folder unless you buy ebooks! So I think we can put this to rest. Thanks for your input!

I googled a little deeper and found this. I never knew about this feature before: -->Get info on AdobeReader.app or "Acrobat 6.0 Professional" (app) -->Click to show the plugins. -->Uncheck the eBook plugin. This may also explain why you're not seeing the ebooks folder ... if yours is...

The ebooks folder is in the Documents folder. Is that what you mean? When I drag it to the trash, is moves to the trash, but a new ebooks folder eventually reappears in the Docs folder. I can keep dragging them to the trash (there was a whole bunch of them in there) and empty the trash but...

hi, I like having a clean docs folder so I can find what I need and would like to get rid of the "ebooks" folder. (I have zero interest in reading ebooks.) But I guess Acrobat keeps adding it back. Any way to get rid of it permanently? I looked through Acrobat's help, but with no luck. G4...

Zammy-Sam, Thanks for all the help and the welcome. I checked everything (and learned some new things, like how to view the router log) and it all was ok. Then I unplugged the phone/DSL line and re-plugged it in and that so far has solved the problem. [feeling kind of stupid now.] I didn't...

Am I going insane? My DSL connection seems to have a life of its own. Throughout the day today, I'm unable to access websites or check email. Then suddenly I can, then again can't. Right now, I have no problem accessing macosx.com, but can't get onto google.com. (although I could briefly 5...