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  • I know for iPhoto you can get a program that manages libraries, can you get a similar thing for iTunes and then switch between music from the ext HDD and internal iBook mp3's? Otherwise the server option is probably best depending on whether you …
    in iTunes + external drive Comment by dnisbet August 2003
  • This topic comes up quite often so I bookmarked this suggetion from one user (sorry I couldn't remember who it was!) PC To Mac File Sharing there's a link to how to set it up on the PC too on the site along with screenshots
    in connect mac to pc Comment by dnisbet August 2003
  • Welcome along! Shareware? I like to use Vanity Dockling to see how long it is since I rebooted. Moon Menu is a nice thing to have If you like that sort of thing. If you have a bluetooth Sony Ericcson get Ericcson Clicker For mac-centric web…
    in I am a newbie! Comment by dnisbet August 2003
  • I don't think anybody has mentioned this yet here but AppleTurns in the current post mentions the possiblility of PB's very soon it references speculation from MacBidoulle. Just thought i'd mention it. PS Wow this thread is HUGE!!
    in New PowerBooks tomorrow. Comment by dnisbet August 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Matt FT Nothing, I'm in the UK ditto
    in How Much've you Got from Apple Music? Comment by dnisbet August 2003
  • The only thing I can think of is have a look at the info for your calenders in ~/library/calendars, under ownership and permisions check that the details are correct. I transfered my calendars from my old mac to my new mac and had no problems. I …
    in iCal ownership issues Comment by dnisbet August 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by O-Mac I can't emphasize enough about the horrendous way PC's are built. Whoever came up with those designs must have been mad at somebody. Somebody actually designs them?
    in Worst casing designs? Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by BlackGem Looking at the bluetooth info on www.apple.com/bluetooth how do you use bluetooth and a cellphone to connect to the internet. also, how can i hook up a non-bluetooth cell phone to a powerbook 12" 866 This…
    in Bluetooth/cellphone questions Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by david101 thanks for the reply, but it's not quite what i;m after. to whit: the programme takes over my whole machine i.e no desktop visible (changing desktop is a major party plus point) and theres no way to force …
    in iTunes 4, Parties, Scripting?? Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • The whole copy-protected thing is annoying, I have no desire to share my mp3's over the internet (my internet connection is too slow for a start). However when the copy-protected thing doesn't work, it makes me laugh. Ripped the new ("Copy Protec…
    in Rip. Mix. Burn... History ? Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Sony Ericsson T68i, it's got all of the features you listed and works nicely with my Mac, it's fairly small, battery lasts for ages. I know it's a fairly old phone now, but I can't think of anything more I'd want to add to it, you can even by one…
    in Find me a phone! (Come join in) Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Gargoyle You can only use the linksys router for ethernet modems. You will have to turn on ICS on the PC, and do it that way. Unless you buy a broadband router that has a built in modem that is compatible with your ISP…
    in Sharing a Broadband connection through a PC to a Mac Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Spart After using the Mac for a while, he's probably going to want it to have priority on the internet connection. So see this thread. He says his Dad probably wouldn't let him but I agree with you the situation w…
    in Sharing a Broadband connection through a PC to a Mac Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by ChrisG If you go to the 'View' menu the second option is 'Promotional Pane'. It has been there for awhile, but it is only active if you have Office Installed. ahhhhhh! wow no more annoying microsoft ads
    in New MSN Messenger 3.5.1 Comments? Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • I just looked at the MSN Messenger page and the download puts the version at 3.5, not 3.5.1 am I missing something here? have you got a beta of the update or something?
    in New MSN Messenger 3.5.1 Comments? Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by ChrisG If you have Office v.X you can turn of the promotional pane from the view menu in MSN Messenger. How? I have MSN 3.5 so is this a new feature in 3.5.1?
    in New MSN Messenger 3.5.1 Comments? Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • See Getting DVD-RW to work on a 12" PowerBook I think somebody there said the drive might not actually be DVD-RW capable, i'm not sure myself, but surely if the drive supported it, we'd be able to use it? Can't be that hard to write an update fo…
    in 2x DVD-R PowerBook firmware update Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by chazmox Back to the iPod comments... It's just sooo easy to find your way through your library, no matter how much you have on it. The backlight and buttons are great on the new one's as well and the dock is very …
    in FINALLY! I GET it! Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Don't Miss: ? CD Caddy: What was the point? How hard to make is a CD tray? Impossible to quickly put another CD in, made the elegant CD look like a floppy disk. ? Floppy disks: GGGGGrrrrrrrrr. How annoying. You could barely get anything on them an…
    in What you don't miss, as a modern Mac user... Comment by dnisbet July 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Ernest eMac Why did Apple drop the coloured range of products? Because everyone else started doing it? I think Apple could have taken it a bit further though, how about a graphite iPod? The colours finished when…
    in Failed Apple products worth more? Comment by dnisbet July 2003