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Mac OSX Noob thread of OSX noobs
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Garou
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Google said:
Well the ones to download are only update-packages to 2.1 and need 2.0 installed to work. You either find your installation disc, or go and get a Snow Leopard-disc (which includes Bootcamp 3.0). You don't even need to update your MacOS to SnowLeopard, just installing the 3.0-drivers in Windows should do just fine.
Apple's second update for Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6.2, was officially released Monday afternoon, fixing a number of issues including a guest account bug that could potentially delete a user's account data.giga said:
The operating system upgrade also features native support for the new multi-touch Magic Mouse. Those on previous versions of Mac OS X required the Wireless Mouse Software update 1.0.
The total list of included fixes, according to Apple, in Mac OS X 10.6.2 is:
General operating system fixes provided for:
an issue that caused data to be deleted when using a guest account
an issue that might cause your system to logout unexpectedly
Spotlight search results not showing Exchange contacts
the reliability of menu extras
an issue in Dictionary when using Hebrew as the primary language
shutter-click sound effect when taking a screenshot
an issue with the four-finger swipe gesture
an issue adding images to contacts in Address Book
an issue in Front Row that could cause sluggish or slow frame rates while watching videos
creation of mobile accounts for Active Directory users
reliability and duration of VPN connections
general reliability improvements for iWork, iLife, Aperture, Final Cut Studio, MobileMe, and iDisk
overall improvements to VoiceOver performance
this update addresses video playback and performance issues for iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) computers that may occur in some situations while AirPort is turned on
Fonts fixes provided for:
an issue with font spacing
an issue in which some Fonts are missing
font duplication issues
an issue with some PostScript Type 1 fonts not working properly
Graphics fixes provided for:
an issue when connecting monitors to DVI and Mini DisplayPort adapters
an issue in which the brightness setting may not be remembered on restart
addresses functionality with specific display models
general reliability and performance improvements when using some applications
Mail fixes provided for:
a situation in which Mail's unread count may not update properly as messages are read on another computer
an issue in which deleted RSS feeds may return
an issue in which Mail cannot preview or Quick Look attachments when composing a new message
an issue that can cause Address Book and/or Mail to stop responding when opened
an issue in which email messages received from an Exchange Server are not formatted correctly
an issue in which Mail reports "Account exceeded bandwidth limits" for some Gmail accounts
MobileMe fixes provided for:
performance when accessing files from iDisk via the Finder and syncing iDisk files
an issue in which syncing iDisk files does not proceed beyond "checking items"
reliability and performance when syncing contacts, calendars, and bookmarks with MobileMe (syncing with iTunes and iSync are also improved)
an issue that prevents some users from logging into MobileMe via the MobileMe System Preference pane
Network file systems fixes provided for:
compatibility with third-party AFP servers
file synchronization for portable home directories
Printing and faxing fixes provided for:
automatic printer updates improvements
Print dialog allowing you to enter and send to more than one fax recipient
Safari fixes provided for:
a graphics distortion issue in Safari Top Sites
Safari plug-in reliability
I wonder when are they going to update Boot Camp drivers for Windows 7.
The Nvidia drivers included in both Boot Camp 2.x and 3 makes Windows BSOD after the Starting Windows screen on late 2006 iMacs, LOL.
But then again, maybe they'll just not support Windows 7 on those iMacs because the Nvidia drivers included with Windows 7 does exactly the same thing and BSODs before Windows has even finished installing :lol
The only work around is, after Windows setup reboots the computer for the second time, boot into OS X, enable read/write support on the Windows drive, delete the Nvidia driver and wait for Windows to finish installing. Then install Boot Camp drivers, restart to Mac, delete the Nvidia driver again, go back to Windows, then download and install the latest official drivers from Nvidia.
If it BSODs during setup, Windows will rollback all the changes it's made if you were upgrading a previous installation.
RIDICULOUS!
The Nvidia drivers included in both Boot Camp 2.x and 3 makes Windows BSOD after the Starting Windows screen on late 2006 iMacs, LOL.
But then again, maybe they'll just not support Windows 7 on those iMacs because the Nvidia drivers included with Windows 7 does exactly the same thing and BSODs before Windows has even finished installing :lol
The only work around is, after Windows setup reboots the computer for the second time, boot into OS X, enable read/write support on the Windows drive, delete the Nvidia driver and wait for Windows to finish installing. Then install Boot Camp drivers, restart to Mac, delete the Nvidia driver again, go back to Windows, then download and install the latest official drivers from Nvidia.
If it BSODs during setup, Windows will rollback all the changes it's made if you were upgrading a previous installation.
RIDICULOUS!
UnluckyKate said:
That sucks dude...
Yeah, I would have bought the 40 dollar app to recover the files. I don't like the idea of something finding a bunch, then restoring that bunch, while others lie there still waiting to be recovered. It's really easy to lose deleted files. Especially if you put any files on that bit of storage... I hope you didn't restore those few images to the same device... That would be very bad.
I'd put the SD card's read-only switch on (do they still have those switches these days?) and then try some software to retrieve deleted files from SD cards and other flash memory.Mar_ said:
I remember seeing one called FileJuicer or something, but I don't know how good it is at actually retrieving deleted stuff.
A small question: I just got myself a Mac Mini and whenever I try to access pictures off of my external Mybook drive it tells me the file doesnt exist. This is only when I try to view the file in that basic preview program that comes with OSX, if I manually open files through Acrobat or Photoshop it works though. Also when I copy the files to the computer, there are no problems opening them whatsoever.
Anyone who knows what's wrong or how I can fix this?
Anyone who knows what's wrong or how I can fix this?
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Is anyone else having trouble with their browser crashing randomly on them? Both safari and chromium are crashing when I'm doing simple things like checking my email or sometimes if I'm on gaf or something and I walk away for a couple minutes, I'll come back to it saying it unexpectedly quit. Really starting to piss me off...
Particle Physicist
between a quark and a baryon
Zaraki_Kenpachi said:
no, but i am having tons of issues with flash crashing in safari. usually happens if i have multiple tabs open with flash.
Flying_Phoenix
Banned
btkadams said:
Seriously that four-finger swipe bug was getting ridiculous.
btkadams said:
Well maybe Zaraki can stop having problems with his Displayport now. :lol
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
:lol Makes me wish I didn't throw out the first connector... I'm pretty curious now.Flying_Phoenix said:
Seriously that four-finger swipe bug was getting ridiculous.
Well maybe Zaraki can stop having problems with his Displayport now. :lol
If you swiped up and then down (or vice versa) without lifting in between you'd get the desktop expose then the windows would comeback. That's all fine, but THEN if you let go, the windows would bounce away again and you'd be stuck until you I'd the first motion again.Mar_ said:
So, my university is selling their remaining stock of the white plastic non-unibody MacBooks for $699 no tax. No need for me to get one, but that's a pretty solid price.
Phobophile
A scientist and gentleman in the manner of Batman.
Mar_ said:
9.0.2?
Works just fine for me. Try reinstalling it.
dream
Member
So Anand did a roundup of the 2009 MacBook Pros and found an interesting situation where running 64-bit Safari results in minor to dramatic battery drain compared to using 32-bit Safari in either Leopard or Snow Leopard -- up to 43% less battery life when using Flash.
http://anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=3672&p=7
I haven't seen anyone else report this in all the time Snow Leopard's been available. Has anyone here noticed anything similar?
http://anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=3672&p=7
I haven't seen anyone else report this in all the time Snow Leopard's been available. Has anyone here noticed anything similar?
Garou
Member
Pctx said:
According to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3920 not all Intel-Macs will get Bootcamp-support for Windows 7.
There will be no support for the following models:
iMac (17-inch, Early 2006)
iMac (17-inch, Late 2006)
iMac (20-inch, Early 2006)
iMac (20-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2006)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2006)
Mac Pro (Mid 2006, Intel Xeon Dual-core 2.66GHz or 3GHz)
RubxQub
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The new update fixed my Mac Mini's ability to playback HD video with a lot of bright colors.
Whenever there was a brightly lit area, the thing would slow down to something like 10 frames a second and then return to normal...no longer.
Thank god, because I was wracking my brain over what processess were running that were causing this slowdown, and didn't even think that it could have been introduced with either Snow Leopard or a version of it.
Glad that's over with, regardless.
Watched UP off iTunes in HD last night and it looked glorious.
Whenever there was a brightly lit area, the thing would slow down to something like 10 frames a second and then return to normal...no longer.
Thank god, because I was wracking my brain over what processess were running that were causing this slowdown, and didn't even think that it could have been introduced with either Snow Leopard or a version of it.
Glad that's over with, regardless.
Watched UP off iTunes in HD last night and it looked glorious.
Jet Grind Radio!
Banned
I don't want to make a new thread for this, so I figure I'd ask in here.
Is there a good wireless, mobile mouse people can recommend? I'd prefer something that charges, so I don't have ANOTHER thing that uses batteries. I don't like disconnecting my mouse when my MBP is "docked" whenever I have to do homework in Illustrator away from home.
Is there a good wireless, mobile mouse people can recommend? I'd prefer something that charges, so I don't have ANOTHER thing that uses batteries. I don't like disconnecting my mouse when my MBP is "docked" whenever I have to do homework in Illustrator away from home.
UnluckyKate
Member
Jet Grind Radio! said:
Magic Mouse ?
http://www.apple.com/magicmouse/
It requiers battery, but it's bluetooth so you don't need the usb adaptator. And it's pretty neat for illustrator and it's also easy to pack.
Jet Grind Radio!
Banned
Well if I get a Magic Mouse, I'm using it as my home mouse. That way I can use my wired mouse when I use the MBP away from home. I really would like something that I can charge when I'm at home, but can take with me.
RubxQub
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Are we talking the massive button trackpads or the seperated pad/button trackpads?VOOK said:
Either way, I'd imagine the tilt is something you've done over time due to repeatedly using that same side of the pad to click.
Flying_Phoenix
Banned
Phobophile said:
Hmm? This bug is a rash all over the internet. You sure you aren't thinking of dragging a picture into a 'now playing' box? I'm talking about album cover art. Right click on a song and 'Get Info'. Go to the artwork tab. You can't drag anything in there. This is how I used to add all my album art.
10.6.2 seems to have introduced a pretty shitty bug for me. Every morning my Airdisk seems to be MIA, and when I go to get to it in the Finder, or disconnect it, Finder freaks out. Restarting Finder doesn't work, it closes and won't relaunch and shows an error 10810 when you try to.
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Haven't been following this thread, so I don't know if it's been mentioned already, but MacHeist is giving away a bundle of free software. There's less than 14 hours left in this promotion. You can find it here: http://tinyurl.com/y8dp4wy
I just got my Hackintosh to finally work. So I'll be trying these out later.
I just got my Hackintosh to finally work. So I'll be trying these out later.
dream said:
I've been running Snow Leopard in 64-bit mode since the launch of the new OS. Running the latest generation MacBook Pro as well:
Maybe I'm not visiting a lot of Flash heavy websites. Then again, doesn't Youtube use flash for their videos? What about Hulu/Hulu Desktop? I generally get about 4 hours on a full charge if I'm watching HD content from either of them. It's about what I expected. I'll switch over to 32-bit next time to see what the battery life is like then.
Oh wow. Axiotrion is also offering a deep discount on their modbook service. I'm very much tempted by these 'cheap' configurations. If I do bite, I could get a much faster computer with the only concessions being a smaller screen and poorer graphics. hmm... 256GB solid state hard drive and 6GB RAM *swoons*. The smart thing to do would be to wait for the Modbook Pro and rumored Apple Tablet (especially if the new styluses will work with it). But my lust is very strong right now.mrkgoo said:
:lol it's been mentioned a couple of times. There is even a thread dedicated to it. What I don't think has been mentioned is the One Finger Discount! promotion by over 100 other* developers in response to the MacHeist**. Ends today as well. Still no Multiplex offer for meAVclub said:
*One or two companies are double dipping.
**Can't understand the MacHeist but the customers win in the end.
Particle Physicist
between a quark and a baryon
Pctx said:
That doesn't mean it wont work at all. Bootcamp as is works with Windows 7 right now.. though there are a few glitches here and there.
Particle Physicist
between a quark and a baryon
nm.. saw it in the link.
Phobophile
A scientist and gentleman in the manner of Batman.
I always batch edit my albums with right clicking and getting the info. But I also usually save a copy of the album art into the album's folder and from there I drag it into the info box.Mar_ said:
Parallax Scroll
Banned
I am now the proud owner of my dad's old 20 inch imac, and this thing is fuckin sweet. I've been using it like a really big laptop, setting up on coffee tables or wherever's convenient. Lugging a regular computer around would be so much more of a hassle.
Now for my first question: I've got the Marathon Infinity disk in the drive, but I can't run any of the software cause I'm on snow leopard. I specifically wanted to run Anvil, the physics editor that shipped with the game. What are my options for running this thing?
Also, the mighty mouse is fuckin awesome.
Now for my first question: I've got the Marathon Infinity disk in the drive, but I can't run any of the software cause I'm on snow leopard. I specifically wanted to run Anvil, the physics editor that shipped with the game. What are my options for running this thing?
Also, the mighty mouse is fuckin awesome.
The Main Event
Member
Parallax Scroll said:
The only thing that's holding me back is the lack of gesture for Exposé and Spaces (I know there's a mod, but you have to sacrifice the browser's back and forward swipe function).
Parallax Scroll
Banned
Yep, I haven't tried magic mouse yet. I haven't really used a mac in years so this is my first time using a mighty mouse. The only bummer is that it's wired.mrkgoo said:
Oh, in case no one remembers Marathon, my issue running it is that it's a pre-OSX application.