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Mac OSX Noob thread of OSX noobs
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Treefingers
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Parallels has always run better for me.HildyB said:
Meus Renaissance
Member
Fiddling around with iWeb. It sucks that MobileMe is so expensive - I just realised that enabling the Comments function for Blogs on iWeb requires a MobileMe subscription.
Seraphinianus
Banned
I installed 2 extra gb of ram today on my 08 unibody. What a difference it makes! I thought 2gb would hold me over, but with 4gb, it's all so much smoother. If it weren't for being a dork, I could probably use this thing the rest of my life.
Quick question-- how well could the current $1200 macbook pros run PCSX2?
2.3GHz dual-core
Intel Core i5
4GB 1333MHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000
I want a new macbook, but I figure I should hold off for a big spec bump while my current one is healthy.
The processor looks like a major bottleneck, but I don't know how well an i5 performs compared to my old 2.66ghz C2D E6750 (I think that's the number...)
Quick question-- how well could the current $1200 macbook pros run PCSX2?
2.3GHz dual-core
Intel Core i5
4GB 1333MHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000
I want a new macbook, but I figure I should hold off for a big spec bump while my current one is healthy.
The processor looks like a major bottleneck, but I don't know how well an i5 performs compared to my old 2.66ghz C2D E6750 (I think that's the number...)
Meus Renaissance
Member
LCfiner said:
I fell in love with one of the templates. Very nice. Wish there was something like it.
*The Modern template
So I bought my MBP last April and for the last month I've noticed the power cable rubber covering starting to tear...
This is how it looks now.
I took it to the local MacOutfitters and they said it was not covered under my warranty! Even though this is normal wear. This wasn't caused. This happened normally. From regular use. But they can't cover it?
So I wrapped it in electrical tape. Hopefully that will keep it okay for the rest of my computer's life. And if not, I still have a working 2007 MB power cord that works fine with the computer that is going unused since the MB is now gone and dead and in a box in pieces because I couldn't put it back together again.
Has anyone else had this happen? The guy said "They don't cover tearing from normal use." That's stupid. I've known this rubber was terrible since I got the computer. It's way too rubbery and bouncy. The older cable was much more flexible. I don't know why they would change it. The wire covering I mean.
The only problem is iWeb creates some really cluttered code. Last I checked it didn't use HTML5 for stuff you'd think it would like shadows and images. Instead anything rotated or shadowed is turned into an image. Personally I'd rather code my own using HTML5 instead. Would be much lighter size-wise.
This is how it looks now.
I took it to the local MacOutfitters and they said it was not covered under my warranty! Even though this is normal wear. This wasn't caused. This happened normally. From regular use. But they can't cover it?
So I wrapped it in electrical tape. Hopefully that will keep it okay for the rest of my computer's life. And if not, I still have a working 2007 MB power cord that works fine with the computer that is going unused since the MB is now gone and dead and in a box in pieces because I couldn't put it back together again.
Has anyone else had this happen? The guy said "They don't cover tearing from normal use." That's stupid. I've known this rubber was terrible since I got the computer. It's way too rubbery and bouncy. The older cable was much more flexible. I don't know why they would change it. The wire covering I mean.
I'd just export a few pages with the design, then clean up the code and rework it into a different template for whatever blogging engine you use.Meus Renaissance said:
The only problem is iWeb creates some really cluttered code. Last I checked it didn't use HTML5 for stuff you'd think it would like shadows and images. Instead anything rotated or shadowed is turned into an image. Personally I'd rather code my own using HTML5 instead. Would be much lighter size-wise.
Seraphinianus
Banned
Haven't had it happen with my power cable, but my iphone USB cord has the same problem. They don't reinforce the ends for whatever reason and it's stupid. Electrical tape should fix it...it probably won't break or cause damage.
Yeah. It'll also keep it from spreading. I just can't believe they said it wasn't covered. I guess if I were really inclined I could call Apple or take it to an Apple Store and they'd probably replace it if I were nice. But it's not that much of a big deal. If it stops working, THEN I'll call them. I have AppleCare and it's an $80 power adapter. (EIGHTY DOLLARS! THE COST OF A HORSE AND A BOTTLE OF WHISKY IN 1885!)
Interesting that they are starting to bring the client to a wider base. Wonder how long for the windows version? They already have the serverJasoco said:
Also, the more they support multiple clients, and a central server including 'shows watched' type metadata, the more they need a simple form of user accounts. Yes I might have watched all of house up to season 6, but my wife might only be up to season 5. Plus the whole keeping adult content away from kids
Edit: damn, US only
I assume the NTSC thing isn't an issue as it'd be running 1080p, but don't fancy importing. Any idea if they'll come out in Europe?I wish plex media server would support DLNA. It already has transcoding built in, and it can use it's metadata to present it nicer than most DLNA servers. And other devices like WD live, which are basically thin clients relying on good metadata which PMS is perfectly suited for
So, unfortunately, my assumptions were right and my HDD was fried... They fitted in a new one and the service was great and all; but why don't Apple do data recovery? I know I should have backed up but come on, who would expect a HDD to die within a few months? Does anyone know how to go about data recovery from a laptop hard drive? They were good enough to give me the old drive after taking it out.
Macho Madness
Member
Depends on how dead it is. Either way, it's your fault. Sucks, but Apple isn't responsible for your data. Get an external drive to backup to, they're not that expensive.ramyeon said:
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
ramyeon said:
Because you're supposed to back up your data and NO computer company does this? Even hard drive manufacturers don't retrieve lost data if your drive dies during warranty.
ramyeon said:
Nothing is assured in a world of manufacturing defects. Anything irreplaceable should have at least two copies. You never know.
There are insane homebrew solutions some people have done that sometimes work, depending on the problem (putting drives in freezers comes to mind). Your more reasonable option is a data recovery company, but you will pay through the nose for their services. $1000 to recover the data off one drive isn't unheard of.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
TxdoHawk said:
Can be more also. Usually they charge you by the GB IIRC.
edgefusion
Member
This OS X malware is really getting on my nerves. I've seen it pop-up several times while browsing the net and it downloaded itself 3 times to boot! Glad it's not actually a virus and I can just delete the zip file from my downloads folder or else I'd be in real trouble. Anybody else finding it crop up as often as I am? I'll land on a page and suddenly find myself redirected to a fake "oh noes you've been infected!" page and it'll start downloading.
Dreams-Visions
Member
^ not here, no. what browser are you using? perhaps switching would be wise. and have you run any antivirus/malware scans?
yep. friendly reminder: get an external drive. do regular backups with Time Machine and/or something like CarbonCopyCloner. You'll be glad you did.Zaraki_Kenpachi said:
edgefusion
Member
Dreams-Visions said:
I'm using Safari. I don't believe I've been 'infected' as I've not installed anything lately let alone anything seemingly untoward and there's nothing unusual running in Activity Monitor. Not quite sure how I seem to be getting redirected, I can only assume I'm visiting the wrong sites.
Minor Dragon Age 2 spoilers as I have to link to a DA2 quest help site, it involves the end of Act 2 and the Arishok:
Can anyone feeling brave tell me where they end up when they click the following link? It takes me to the page about how to defeat that blasted Arishok but a few moments later it redirects to a fake malware warning page and downloads a zip file. I want to see if it happens to anyone else or just me.
hxxp://greywardens.com/2011/03/dragon-age-2-how-to-beat-the-arishok/
Remember to replace the hxxp with http
hxxp://greywardens.com/2011/03/dragon-age-2-how-to-beat-the-arishok/
Remember to replace the hxxp with http
Jasoco said:So I bought my MBP last April and for the last month I've noticed the power cable rubber covering starting to tear...
This is how it looks now.
I took it to the local MacOutfitters and they said it was not covered under my warranty! Even though this is normal wear. This wasn't caused. This happened normally. From regular use. But they can't cover it?
So I wrapped it in electrical tape. Hopefully that will keep it okay for the rest of my computer's life. And if not, I still have a working 2007 MB power cord that works fine with the computer that is going unused since the MB is now gone and dead and in a box in pieces because I couldn't put it back together again.
Has anyone else had this happen? The guy said "They don't cover tearing from normal use." That's stupid. I've known this rubber was terrible since I got the computer. It's way too rubbery and bouncy. The older cable was much more flexible. I don't know why they would change it. The wire covering I mean.
I'd just export a few pages with the design, then clean up the code and rework it into a different template for whatever blogging engine you use.
The only problem is iWeb creates some really cluttered code. Last I checked it didn't use HTML5 for stuff you'd think it would like shadows and images. Instead anything rotated or shadowed is turned into an image. Personally I'd rather code my own using HTML5 instead. Would be much lighter size-wise.
For the life of me, I don't see how people do this. It's obviously semi-kind of normal because it happens so often, but i'm pretty careful not to stress that part of it and I don't have the same issues as badly, certainly not under warranty.
edgefusion said:
Perhaps an extension got installed and you are unaware of it. It wouldn't show up as an independent process in Activity Monitor. Go to your Safari Preferences and turn off Extensions, and restart Safari, if that solves the issue, then you have an better idea where to look.
edgefusion
Member
ivedoneyourmom said:
Excellent, that actually worked, thanks! That would've been the last place I expected to look. I don't get redirected when I visit that site anymore so I guess it's time to weed out which extension is causing it. I just wish I didn't have so many.
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Deleted member 22576
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Yeah, I'm on my fourth power adapter.
Those things are built to fail. It's really, really shitty.
Luckily though the Apple store has always given me a free new one.
Those things are built to fail. It's really, really shitty.
Luckily though the Apple store has always given me a free new one.
Seraphinianus
Banned
So, my macbook won't output to my HDTV with the 270.61 driver (or whatever is the newest) for the 9400m. I tried various settings in windows, but it doesn't send any signal at all. I can tell because my tv goes into its no signal countdown after a bit. I'm using a display port to HDMI adapter. It still worked fine on the mac side, so it's not the cable or anything.
When I uninstall and reinstall the stock windows 9400m drivers (177.16 or something), it works fine.
any ideas on what's causing this? HDCP?
When I uninstall and reinstall the stock windows 9400m drivers (177.16 or something), it works fine.
any ideas on what's causing this? HDCP?
Seraphinianus
Banned
Ashhong said:
yeah, bootcamp. I don't have any other displays to test, unfortunately.
is there a page with all the releases? I'd rather find the best one I can use than the stock one with no optimizations.
Thanks for the useful reply! I'm checking out enclosures now, but are there any you know of that are on the cheaper side?Ashhong said:Yea how dead is it? Get an external harddrive case and plug the old HDD into it. See if anything happens. If nothing happens, freeze the harddrive for a while. These are the easiest home solutions I can think of. Make sure to return the case after you're done
And yes guys, I do know I should have backed up
Smision said:
That I do not know. What's wrong with using the old stock drivers that you said does work?
ramyeon said:Thanks for the useful reply! I'm checking out enclosures now, but are there any you know of that are on the cheaper side?
And yes guys, I do know I should have backed up
Are you planning on keeping the external case after you're done? If so then I would have to take a look. If not, and you want to be cheap like me, just go to Best Buy or whatever electronics store, buy the case and return it later ^^
edit: Is this a imac or macbook?
Managed to grab a cheapo one online for around $25. Should work for what I need it for anyway.Ashhong said:
Does anyone have any recommendations on the best hard drives for backing up using time machine? I was looking at the WD My Book Studio drives and they are tempting due to the firewire but a little bit on the expensive side.
Jasoco said:So I bought my MBP last April and for the last month I've noticed the power cable rubber covering starting to tear...
This is how it looks now.
I took it to the local MacOutfitters and they said it was not covered under my warranty! Even though this is normal wear. This wasn't caused. This happened normally. From regular use. But they can't cover it?
So I wrapped it in electrical tape. Hopefully that will keep it okay for the rest of my computer's life. And if not, I still have a working 2007 MB power cord that works fine with the computer that is going unused since the MB is now gone and dead and in a box in pieces because I couldn't put it back together again.
Has anyone else had this happen? The guy said "They don't cover tearing from normal use." That's stupid. I've known this rubber was terrible since I got the computer. It's way too rubbery and bouncy. The older cable was much more flexible. I don't know why they would change it. The wire covering I mean.
I've had this happen twice. Both times, Apple replaced it.
I've since bought one of the older style non-right angle magsafe adapters and it has been totally fine. I'm never using one of those right angle ones again.
Seraphinianus
Banned
Ashhong said:
It's basically the first driver ever for the card, so no optimizations or anything like that.
But I tested the second newest driver and it's working again!
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
So I have both Espresso and Coda installed on my mac. Are these two the best editors for OSX? I like Coda more so far, it just seems more polished but I'm just teaching myself HTML for the first time now so I was curious if anyone has any opinions on which is better or if there is a completely different program that is a lot better.
I had to replace the HD in my 2006 Core Duo MBP last night and that was a nerve wracking 20-30 minutes..
I previously had a 120 gig 5400 rpm drive that was acting up the last few weeks so before it died I bought a cheap 500 gig 7200 rpm drive online. All you need to change the hard drive is a small philips, a T6 Torx, and nerves of fucking steel. The hardest part by far is getting the keyboard off (and then on again). Doing it really makes you appreciate the new design of the unibodies.
After going through all of that I am amazed at how much of a difference it made and even more so at how well this antique beast still runs. It pales in comparison to my i5 2010 MBP, but for 90% of my tasks it is more than adequate. I remember when my Dell laptop hit 5 years that thing was so slow and cumbersome just to turn on that I felt like throwing it in the garbage.
I previously had a 120 gig 5400 rpm drive that was acting up the last few weeks so before it died I bought a cheap 500 gig 7200 rpm drive online. All you need to change the hard drive is a small philips, a T6 Torx, and nerves of fucking steel. The hardest part by far is getting the keyboard off (and then on again). Doing it really makes you appreciate the new design of the unibodies.
After going through all of that I am amazed at how much of a difference it made and even more so at how well this antique beast still runs. It pales in comparison to my i5 2010 MBP, but for 90% of my tasks it is more than adequate. I remember when my Dell laptop hit 5 years that thing was so slow and cumbersome just to turn on that I felt like throwing it in the garbage.
Seraphinianus
Banned
i'm sorry for not researching what I could easily find out on my own:
Is there a spec bump for macbook pros coming any time soon? Any chance of it including a 3.0ghz processor?
Is there a spec bump for macbook pros coming any time soon? Any chance of it including a 3.0ghz processor?
Smision said:
No one knows, but probably not too soon, if I was to guess I would say October is the most likely. They just released an update to the MacBook Pro line a little while ago. And I don't know if a 3.0 is in the cards, in fact, I don't think I have ever seen a 3ghz core laptop made by anyone yet.
Seraphinianus
Banned
ivedoneyourmom said:
did a little digging and apparently the next one is gonna be a whole new redesign. I'll suffer a little longer and see what that brings. Though it is awfully tempting to sell off my current one and get the 2.7ghz MBP.
Chairman85
Member
TextMate is a popular choice and a personal favorite.Zaraki_Kenpachi said:
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Chairman85 said:
Hmm, I'll have to check that one out. Have you tried Coda or Espresso?
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
EmSeta said:
Ah, nice. I didn't realize they had one for CSS also. Thanks.
For me it can't find the IP. It says this:edgefusion said:
Oops! Google Chrome could not connect to 69.50.214.42
Suggestions:
Try reloading: 69.50.214.42/92cee6bfd0da6399870b53c83f58cd0bdf7481caaf054b25
Interestingly the IP in the "try reloading" part has hidden characters after each period when you copy and paste into an ASCII editor.Suggestions:
Try reloading: 69.50.214.42/92cee6bfd0da6399870b53c83f58cd0bdf7481caaf054b25
Occasionally I'll hit a fake Windows XP style site that tries to pass itself off as a Virus scanner featuring a realistic scanning animation and errors that would definitely scare any n00b Windows user into thinking it was legit. But on a Mac, in a Chrome window, it's just sad. Plus if you have anything other than XP, it's going to be obvious to any experienced Windows user. I've taken screenshots of it before. Unfortunately I have since deleted it from my Tinypic. Oh well.
Fortunately these things are harmless as long as you don't open them and try to run the EXE in Parallels or another VM. But it's cute to see them try.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
shidoshi said:
Cool, I'm liking it so far too but granted I only did the first 3 chapters of the html book I'm using. Thanks for the opinion.
Burger said:
Thanks!
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Jasoco said:
Textwrangler doesn't do anything for me, it's too plain. Unless I'm missing something it's just a straight up text program like notepad.
wolfmat
Confirmed Asshole
It does macros and proper scripting, syntax highlighting, has a file organizer, projects.. Pretty much the baseline you'd need as a sane person.Zaraki_Kenpachi said:
It's pretty barebones, yes. But sometimes, that's what you want. Sometimes, vim is perfect for the job as well. But vim tends to fuck me over with copy/paste and I'm too lazy to learn it properly.