Description : How many file drawers of papers do you have?
Last Answer : I try to eliminate that whenever possible. I have one and it gets emptied and sorted when it gets full. Anything real important goes to a small file cabinet. The rest goes into a box to use as fire starter.
Description : Why isn't this line of code appearing in the config.cfg file for 18 Wheels of Steel Haulin'?
Last Answer : It sounds like you’re doing it wonrg.
Description : What's the fastest way for me to transfer a 400mb file onto another notebook?
Last Answer : Are the computers in the same room?
Description : Which file types should an upload script disallow?
Last Answer : I would say that you shouldn’t be blocking file types. You should be allowing them. You are asking for a nightmare.
Description : How can I stop Windows Media from re-organizing my files on DVD burn?
Last Answer : It might help if you provide some details: – What OS are you using? – What method are you using to burn your DVDs?
Description : Who has the best online digital storage?
Last Answer : I personally use and love Dropbox. It's great for collaboration as it allows you to share any folder with unlimited users. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. There's even an iPhone app. 2GB ... through referrals. You can pay for more if you need it. https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTE2NTY1NTM5
Description : IPhone Jailbreak Sn0wbreeze .ispw help?
Last Answer : um…where did you download the firmwares? Because really, it shouldn’t need to be extracted if its a good source.
Description : What are these files?
Last Answer : My first thought is virus droppings, but I don’t know.
Description : What is the "best" lossless compression format for compression+archive formats?
Last Answer : That's a tough question to answer. Different compression schemes are better at compressing different kinds of data. I generally use BZ2 and I've been seeing it steadily increase in usage. BZ2 ... to be compression) so you could always do some benchmarking yourself to answer the question precisely.
Description : How do i convert .flac to .mp3?
Last Answer : I am not familiar with VLC. I use mediamonkey for all file conversions and audio file management. Media monkey will convert nearly any file format to any other file format. I save my CD ... also converts flacs directly to CDs for compilations. It's a very helpful audio file management application.
Description : Is there any way in Mac OS X to find the total file size of a group of files without creating multiple "Get Info" windows?
Last Answer : Select the group of files. Right click on them while pressing the option key. Select “Show Inspector”.
Description : What is a good file compress app for Mac OS X?
Last Answer : Go for the Terminal! Compress Files in Mac OS X Terminal, UNIX Wikipedia agrees, gzip is better than zip: gzip is not to be confused with the ZIP archive format, which also ... , because it compresses files individually and cannot take advantage of redundancy between files (solid compression).
Description : Developers: Does a database of Mac OS X file extensions exist? Or do you just cross your fingers when choosing and hope nobody else uses it?
Last Answer : answer:At minimum there's always filext.com Seems like it would be useful to know what you might be mistaken for in a windows environment too (especially if you are creating exchangeable document file ... extensions are definitely present, though I'm not sure how comprehensive it is on the Mac side.
Description : Why are my alert badges pixelated now (Mac OS X Lion)?
Last Answer : Rumor is it's a bug; no fix that I've hear of (unless it disappeared with 10.7.2 though that was mainly for safari and icloud). I suspect hope they'll be fixing it in the next 10.7.3 ... 've had some other issues with pixilation in 10.7 as well (image preview, login pictures) from what I hear.
Description : Mac OS X users: How many application icons do you have in your Dock?
Last Answer : answer:I like simplicity so I have 6 apps, not including Finder, along with the downloads and application folders to the right by my trash can. I don't know how to get a shot of just my Dock like you did ... . EDIT: And I've changed all my app icons because the standard ones just don't do it for me.
Description : How do I make my mac OS X 10.4.11 faster?
Last Answer : answer:crucial.com a 2GB RAM set will cost you around $20. depending on model & generation of your Mac. RAM installation is also really simple. 10.4 is kind of outdated btw, we’re at 10.6 now. And 10.7 is coming out summer 2011 also. just a sidenote
Description : How to view drivers or items in use Mac OS X?
Last Answer : Instead of clicking the trash can to delete the items, have you tried clicking on ‘Finder’ in the top left & then clicking, ‘Secure Empty Trash’? See if that works in deleting the files.
Description : How can multiple Mac OS X users play TF2 without installing the game on every account?
Last Answer : answer:This is one of Steam's weaknesses. A less-than-perfect solution from the Steam Forum follows: Move the Folder of steam in ~/Library/Application\ Support/ to the new location (ie. / ... Steam\ Support/Steam in Terminal. Replace ~/Applications/Steam with the path which you moved the files.
Description : Is there a way to disable window shadows in Mac OS X 10.6?
Last Answer : answer:Here are a few links you might find helpful: http://codersresource.com/mac/tips-tricks/how-to-change-snow-leopards-expose-glow-from-blue-to-transparent http://macthemes.net/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16798554 http://www.usingmac.com/2009/11/6/custom-expos%C3%A9-glows-for-download
Description : Mac OS X 10.5 Question: I am not longer able to unzip some files. I get an "error 1 - operation not permitted" error.
Last Answer : I wrapped The Unarchiver up in a Disk Image for you. You can download it here. http://stfudamnit.com/ryan/random/unarchiver.dmg
Description : Is there a keyboard shortcut for this button on the Mac OS X ?
Last Answer : Hide Toolbar / Show Toolbar in Finder windows: Option-Command-T (source)
Description : Change iPhone/Mac OS X locale except for websites?
Last Answer : Use a Dutch proxy for those sites that you want to see as dutch. (You can probably use your own proxy.) I use a French proxy when I want to browse in French. Been doing it for years. Or you can run two browsers, Firefox and Safari with each set to use one language only.
Description : I'm not going to run into any problems installing OS X Snow Leopard on two partitions on my Mac, am I?
Last Answer : Nope. It will work just fine.
Description : DROBO connected to a mac mini over the network, how do I manage my storage within OS X (free apps)?
Last Answer : I've worked more than I would like with DROBOs. I must say, their main attractor is also their biggest limiter. They're great if you want to just plug them in and let them RAID everything for you. To ... a little messy. What model do you have? / Are you using it as NAS or for local backup only?
Description : My mac mini running 10.6.2 OS X self assign's itself an Ip instead of connecting right away to my network. Thus, can't access Internet till I correct it. Any advice mac friends?
Last Answer : Do you have it set to connect with DHCP? Pic
Description : Internet Sharing from Mac OS X to Windows XP via Wi-Fi only works unencrypted?
Last Answer : Have you tried something else other than encrypting it?
Description : How do I install Pidgin on Mac OS X?
Last Answer : I don’t think its available for OSX sorry
Description : Mac OS X on PC?
Last Answer : If you have the required software, here’s a guide If you don’t, you can run it in a virtual machine As you can probably tell, lifehacker makes me happy.
Description : What is the best solution for photo organization for Mac OS X, non Intel systems?
Last Answer : ViewIt? :/
Description : Is there a Mac OS X or web based email word frequency counter?
Last Answer : You could try this It is kinda clunky and will take a few minutes to figure out. It won't list the words you use most but you can supply it with a word and it will tell you how many times you ... perfect but but it could help. This would be doable with some scripting but I don't want to write one.
Description : What is a "must have" application if I would like to build wordpress sites on my MAC OS X?
Last Answer : Textwrangler: http://www.barebones.com/products/TextWrangler/ Cyberduck: http://cyberduck.ch/ Other than graphics editing, that’s all I use =)
Description : Is there a way to lock icons in the Mac OS X Dock?
Last Answer : Right click or command click. It gets you this. http://imgur.com/MQBv8.png
Description : Is there any virtual box or similar software which will allow me to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard on a PC?
Last Answer : I don’t know if this might help: http://gizmodo.com/5156903/how-to-hackintosh-a-dell-mini-9-into-the-ultimate-os-x-netbook
Description : Should I format my hard disk tomorrow, and install Mac OS X 10.6 tomorrow, or just upgrade from 10.5?
Last Answer : Just upgrade. Also if you buy the $29 version you have to upgrade anyway. To install it on a blank hard drive you have to buy the other more expensive version.
Description : In Mac OS X, how do I change my admin password if I don't know it?
Last Answer : They have to be the same is version for the machine. For example a set of CDs for a MacBook won’t work in a mac. If you get the media and insert disc 1, restart and hold the c key. When the welcome screen comes up select the HD and then select utilities at the top. Password change is in there :-)
Description : Why won't Firefox recognize application keyboard shortcuts created in Mac OS X System Preferences?
Last Answer : Hmm. I haven’t tried keyboard shortcuts but multiclutch is great for gestures (although firefox now natively supports them. PS there’s an update for firefox.
Description : Did I just Reistall Mac OS X?
Last Answer : Keep going until you see a menu bar at the top and select Disk Utility. You haven’t reinstalled the OS. When you’re done with the utility, select Restart from the Apple Menu and eject the disk.
Description : For some reason, my dad can rename the protected folders inside of his Mac OS X home folder?
Last Answer : Sounds like his permissions got jacked up. I’d run Disk Utility on the drive and repair permissions. In theory, the entire drive could’ve been selected and under Get Info, you could change folder permissions for all enclosed items to something different if you were logged in as an Admin.
Description : What are the differences between Mac OS X Leopard and Mac OS X Snow Leopard?
Last Answer : There will be a few differences. This time Apple will put a pause on hundreds on new features and this time just focus on speed and functionality. It will also support Microsoft Exchange. Check it out.
Description : How can I get a window to be full screen in mac os x?
Last Answer : Nope. Can’t. Just stretch it by hand. Full screen windows is seriously an ailment that Windows users need to overcome. Learn to love the small windows that are efficient on screen real estate! Embrace them!
Description : When will Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) be released?
Last Answer : with some luck it will be WWDC 2009
Description : What is an application for Mac OS X that let's others view your desktop over the internet?
Last Answer : iChat does screen sharing. edit :: And it will share audio while displaying your screen. A fast internet connection is needed for it to be smooth. edit #2 :: And the software you might be thinking of ... Desktop. But that seems like overkill. If both of you are on OS X iChat should do the trick.
Description : Is there any application to better manage the Mac OS X top menu "real estate"?
Last Answer : Well I don't know if there are any apps like that out there but I would recommend making some of your system icons a little smaller, like changing the fast user switching icon, changing the battery icon ... think the only solution for you is to change the size of the icons you can and remove some.
Description : What's the best way to install Mac OS X Leopard on VMware Fusion?
Last Answer : Out of curiosity, may I ask why you are doing this? Is it on a linux box? Have you looked into other virtualization software like Parallels or VirtualBox to see if they will support it?
Description : What is the easiest way to make a bootable disk/image for Mac OS X?
Last Answer : Check out Carbon Copy Cloner.
Description : Media Player for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)?
Last Answer : I think Songbird is your best bet right now, IMO. It is a bit buggy, but it has watch folders and the like.
Description : Do you get iLife '08 when upgrading to Mac OS X Leopard?
Last Answer : I don't think so. Jobs said that it would be free w/ all new Macs, and $$ otherwise.
Description : What's a good PDF editor for Mac OS X?
Last Answer : i use graphic converter
Description : I need help changing a setting on Mac OS X...
Last Answer : I don't now, but can you drag those icons out the apple menu in the Trash?
Description : Is there a way to scan for viruses from Terminal.app in Mac OS X?
Last Answer : I really doubt that a virus is to blame. If you could share some of the symptoms maybe we could start troubleshooting from there.