Mac-Forums.com http://www.mac-forums.com/forums Mac Forums is a discussion forum for Mac, Apple, iPhone and iPod related topics. Find great Windows to Apple switchover questions and answers as well. en Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:21:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums//forums/mac_images/images/misc/rss.jpg Mac-Forums.com http://www.mac-forums.com/forums Wireless range on my Mac Book Pro http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157675&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:30:13 GMT I have 2 laptops, a Mac Book Pro and a top spec Sony Vaio. I am sharing an internet connection with my neighbour who has the router in his apartment. The thing is that the Mac which is my preferred computer has a much weaker wireless signal than the PC. Does anyone know a way of boosting the signal... I have 2 laptops, a Mac Book Pro and a top spec Sony Vaio. I am sharing an internet connection with my neighbour who has the router in his apartment. The thing is that the Mac which is my preferred computer has a much weaker wireless signal than the PC. Does anyone know a way of boosting the signal on the receiver end for the Mac Book Pro?

Thanks in advance.

James ]]> Airport, Networking and Wireless Technology boomops http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157675 How to use H.264 encoding format http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157673&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:26:09 GMT Hi guys,

Am working in iphone . I have to upload live streaming video(recording video) in one of my server. I explore about it. All guides are prefer to use H.264 format. But i don't have idea about it.

I don't know how to use that H.264 encoding comments and where to use in my application.
If anybody have little bit idea about it . Let me know ,it will help for me. Thanks in advance.
bb.ganesh is online now Add to bb.ganesh's Reputation Report Post Edit/Delete Message ]]> iPod/iPhone Software and Apps bb.ganesh http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157673 Help with widgets http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157671&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:58:44 GMT I installed a couple of new one and one works just fine but Twidget for Twittter will not work. I used Safari when I installed it. It just won't let me log in. I put in my info and nothing. But logging into Twitter on my browser works just fine. Did I install it wrong? Really all I did was click on download and Safari took it from there. ]]> Switcher Hangout ImmortalBeloved http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157671 just bought a used PPC G5 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157670&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:51:45 GMT I just bought a used PPC G5 2.5 ghz, 4g RAM. Keyword is PPC. How stupid am I?? I just bought a used PPC G5 2.5 ghz, 4g RAM. Keyword is PPC. How stupid am I?? ]]> Switcher Hangout link0126 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157670 OS 10.5 - How to change the Finder Language http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157669&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:40:45 GMT Hi, I would like to know how to change the Finder's Menus/Toolbar language. I dont know how it got changed but it is now in another language. Thanks in advance. Here is a screenshot
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]]> OS X - Operating System AlexPR123 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157669 MacBook - Mac Book KB (V2 or V3) http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157667&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:26:10 GMT I have a Black MacBook that I need to replace the keyboard on. I believe that I have version 2 of the keyboard. The volume controls are on the F3, F4,F5. I would like to replace it with a version 3 keyboard if possible. My question is will the OS know what version keyboard is installed and remap... I have a Black MacBook that I need to replace the keyboard on. I believe that I have version 2 of the keyboard. The volume controls are on the F3, F4,F5. I would like to replace it with a version 3 keyboard if possible.

My question is will the OS know what version keyboard is installed and remap the function keys etc to match the layout on the keyboard, or will the key continue to function as they did with the old keyboard (and not match the new markings)?

Thanks ]]> Apple Notebooks JackPollack http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157667 MacBook Pro - External Hard Drive Not Recognized http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157664&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:50:37 GMT I plugged my iOmega external hard drive into the USB port of my MacBook Pro, but the MacBook Pro will not recognize the iOmega. What to do? I plugged my iOmega external hard drive into the USB port of my MacBook Pro, but the MacBook Pro will not recognize the iOmega. What to do? ]]> Other Hardware and Peripherals RLipkin http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157664 <![CDATA[MacBook Pro - Macbokk Pro 15" vs Dell M4400]]> http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157662&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:41:52 GMT I'm planning to buy a new laptop. Please help me choose between the two.

M4400
Windows Vista® Business 64-BIT SP1 (Can be upgraded to Windows 7)
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad QX9300 (2.53GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) OR
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9800 (2.93GHz, 6M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M, 512MB
4.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM
15.4” UltraSharp™ WXGA+ (1440x900) LED Display
160GB Hard Drive, 7200RPM with Free Fall Sensor

MBP 15"
2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm

I will mainly use this computer on 2D and 3D CAD softwares, like Autocad and Solidworks.
Dell M4400 has NVIDIA Quadro and Intel Quad Core, which has superior performance than MBP.
On the other hand Mac is a lot reliable (stable, virus free, longer battery life) than Windows (from what I've heard. I haven't used mac). If I ever choose MBP, I still have to use boot camp to use the windows native cad software like solidworks. ]]> Apple Notebooks arreis_email http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157662 PowerBook - Losing Hard Drive space rapidly http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157663&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:40:18 GMT The last several days I've been getting the warning that my start up disk space is low. I can start the day with over 1 GB of memory and just after a couple of hours of doing small things (checking email, reading some web sites, etc.) the warning will appear and I only have 30 MB of memory left. Please advise as to what is going on and what I can do to fix my problem. ]]> Apple Notebooks chrismeek32 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157663 Other - Ie 7 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157661&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:37:04 GMT is there a way to Run Internet Explorer 7 on a Macbook pro with out going through bootcamp and installing windows.

to be honest I don't want windows on my computer at all.

There is a website I need to access and unless I have IE 7 I cant use all the functions.

Thanks in Advance

J ]]> Windows, Classic, Linux, and Other OS bous http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157661 Mac Pro - Desktop solution http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157660&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:29:43 GMT I recently joined the fold when I got my first MacBook Pro (2.8ghz, 4gb ram). My plan was to supplement this with a larger displayed desktop and I'm trying to decide which solution that would be.

I have tons of mini-DV tapes I need to edit, and a ridiculously large photo collection so far from my daughter growing up that I need to organize, clean up and manage. I do web design and graphic design on the side so I use Photoshop/Illustrator a lot - and there you have my criteria for why I made the switch from PC to Mac. (Which I'm loving BTW!)

I've been looking at 3 possible solutions to supplement my laptop.

1. Get the 24" LED display and external keyboard (already have the Mighty Mouse which I'm not loving...) and connect to my current MacBook Pro.

2. Get the 24" iMac with max CPU and better video card.

3. Get the 2.66Ghz or 2.93GHz (Seems like a pricey upgrade) Mac Pro and use my current, tired 24" Dell monitor from my PC for now.

I'm sure any of the three solutions would work for me in one way or the other. I definitely need a bigger, more stationary work space for photo editing and web design. The 15" MBP is just a little small for some of that work.

I like the idea of the Mac Pro with it's expandability and upgrades, which should prolong it's life - making it more cost efficient over time.

I love the look and feel of the iMac with it's all-in-one integrated powerhouse. I do recognize that most parts within it are the same as the MBP and because of the compact design they are also mostly mobile solutions which wouldn't stack up to the Mac Pro, but should easily handle the jobs I do.

Since the iMac doesn't come with the LED back lit Cinema display and I've seen it in action I really like that too however not being able to run two of them could be an issue. With the iMac I can connect my 24" Dell as a secondary display and with the Mac Pro you have even more options.

So yeah, that's my dilemma and I'd love to get some input from the community on this. Maybe someone went down a similar road and can share their experience with me. ]]> Apple Desktops Norskman http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157660 EW-7318USg USB wireless adapter http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157659&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:58:52 GMT Hi. I recently purchased a Edimax EW-7318USg USB wireless adapter. I installed the drivers (for Leopard, 10.5.*, but I'm running 10.5.7), and I tried to set it up using their utility, USBWirelessUtility. It says that no device is connected, so it's not reading it, but in the System Profiler it does read it under a USB device. Does anyone know how to get this wireless card to work with a Mac? Thanks! ]]> Other Hardware and Peripherals sh33p http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157659 Transluscent iPhone 3GS cases? http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157658&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:55:30 GMT I apologise in advance to anyone who is sick of reading threads about iPhone cases. I am certainly sick of looking for one.

I'm waiting on my new 3GS which is due to arrive in the mail in the next few days. I didn't bother upgrading to 3G, so I'm making the jump to 3GS straight from my first gen iPhone - a phone which is now severely damaged. Cracked right across the screen, aerial cover missing, dents, chips and scratches aplenty. It's my own fault because I'm so careless and always attempt to carry ten things at a time, but I'd like to ask if anyone can recommend a good case that is both protective and stylish?

I don't want anything that is made of rubber, or looks like a snake, or that is pink. Nothing with ripples, swirls or feathers. Just a plain, transluscent case that will offer some protection to the phone. I can't believe how difficult it is to find one of these. I've trawled through tens of pages on eBay to no avail.

If anyone could make any recommendations I'd be very grateful! Thank you. ]]> iPhone Hardware and Accessories stevo-m http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157658 <![CDATA[Windows - boot camp won't install xp home edition]]> http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157657&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:49:31 GMT Hello! I have a 2006 Mac Book Pro running Leopard and I recently tried to install Windows XP Home SP2 through Boot Camp. At first I set the partition at the minimum of 5GB and Windows would not install. I then upped the partition to 10GB, and it will still not install. Windows goes through the... Hello!
I have a 2006 Mac Book Pro running Leopard and I recently tried to install Windows XP Home SP2 through Boot Camp. At first I set the partition at the minimum of 5GB and Windows would not install. I then upped the partition to 10GB, and it will still not install. Windows goes through the whole setup, and then when it says "windows is starting up" it chugs away for about 30 seconds and comes up with the dreaded Windows blue screen that says "initialization failed." I tried installing my friend's version of XP pro, and that seemed to install fine, but I can't use that version because my S/N is for Home Edition. I also tried another Home disc with similar blue screen results.
Any ideas? Thanks! ]]> Windows, Classic, Linux, and Other OS whyyzz http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157657 MacBook - I... bent my 2.4 alu macbook in half. http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157656&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:43:30 GMT This is what happened. The mac was beside my bed, and i fell off the bed and landed kind of on top of it. It had the screen open... I didn't notice anything until today, but now i just can't believe it.

It is bent in the bottom right corner. First i noticed the trackpad was kind of dent in, it made the click a little weird to click (on the right corner), and it bothered me, but i got over it, it still worked. Then when i showed a friend, he pointed out it was bent. Oh my god, he was right. As you can see in the pics, the corner totally sticks out. I usually have it on my iLap, but if i put it on the table it wobbles, since it isn't straight anymore. And the worst is when i close the screen, this huge gap is left between the bottom part of the mac and the display.

So far i haven't noticed any functionality problems, so far. Since its the unibody, i guess if i had it replaced i would have to replace the whole body, meaning almost the entire mac. Its about 6 months old. I had never even bumped it before! :( I guess its pointless to take it to apple since they probably can't do anything for it............. i guess i'm gonna have to live with it! Any thoughts?? ]]> Apple Notebooks Csms9 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157656