April 08
14/04/08 22:08
Q. On the LMUG website it says join the
British Computer Society. It says you need another
member of the BCS to support your application. Where
can I find one?
A. One LMUG member in the room was a member, however, for associate membership, a referral is not required.
Q. Since loading Leopard, I've been having Sleep problem. I've been told to reset the SMU? Is that easy?
A. It...should...be... Double-check the instructions before doing anything. Also ensure you are grounded before touching the inside. Any screws you need to remove, keep then on sticky tape, and put them back in the reverse order you took them out.
Q. Since upgrading to 10.5.2, the titles in my document folders are abbreviated to single letters. This comes and goes.
Q. My G5 Mighty Mouse is erratic in 10.5.2.
A. Try putting it on a different surface. For example glossy surfaces can confuse the sensor, as are glass tables. Run Disk First Aid. Check how they look in Time Machine. Run the caretaker applications like Onyx; Cocktail; MacJanitor.
Q. Still runnin 10.4, has anyone had a problem with Mirror Agent failing to quit.
A. Errors on 10.5 at least. Just force quite and carry on.
Q. Is it possible to retrieve iTunes files from Time Machine?
A. Best way to restore is to launch the application and then launch Time Machine. Time Machine comes with 10.5, it's a back-up tool that automatically back-up up your whole computer at hourly intervals to an external (firewire/USB) hard drive - there are also report of it working across networks and also across Airport base stations.
Q. On the desktop, does it matter if you leave lots of icons on the desktop, in terms of performance?
A. If the screen is full of icons, it takes longer to boot. Other than that it shouldn't make a big difference.
Q. I tried to empty the trash can and it said the objects were locked.
A. Hold down Option when emptying the trash.
Q. Why move to Leopard?
A. Time Machine is good. Spaces is really useful if you have a small screen, or if you work with lots of windows at the same time. If you have lots of dis-organised files, Spotlight searching is improved.
Q. How do you burn a CD in iTunes
A. One LMUG member in the room was a member, however, for associate membership, a referral is not required.
Q. Since loading Leopard, I've been having Sleep problem. I've been told to reset the SMU? Is that easy?
A. It...should...be... Double-check the instructions before doing anything. Also ensure you are grounded before touching the inside. Any screws you need to remove, keep then on sticky tape, and put them back in the reverse order you took them out.
Q. Since upgrading to 10.5.2, the titles in my document folders are abbreviated to single letters. This comes and goes.
Q. My G5 Mighty Mouse is erratic in 10.5.2.
A. Try putting it on a different surface. For example glossy surfaces can confuse the sensor, as are glass tables. Run Disk First Aid. Check how they look in Time Machine. Run the caretaker applications like Onyx; Cocktail; MacJanitor.
Q. Still runnin 10.4, has anyone had a problem with Mirror Agent failing to quit.
A. Errors on 10.5 at least. Just force quite and carry on.
Q. Is it possible to retrieve iTunes files from Time Machine?
A. Best way to restore is to launch the application and then launch Time Machine. Time Machine comes with 10.5, it's a back-up tool that automatically back-up up your whole computer at hourly intervals to an external (firewire/USB) hard drive - there are also report of it working across networks and also across Airport base stations.
- Note - although it backs-up everything, it is not boot-able, but, if you re-install Mac OS, you will be able to restore from a Time Machine. It will take 10 hours or so, the first time, to back-up the whole computer. Subsequent back-ups will be incremental.
- Don't forget, the best back-up is multiplied backup, hard drive, CD, DVD, on-site, off-site.
- Online alternatives also exist such as http://www.mozy.com, and .Mac.
- NB, you are able to exclude certain files from Time Machine e.g. ignore the system.
- Also, if you buy an external hard drive, make sure it is bigger than your existing hard drive (at least, double or more the size is best)
Q. On the desktop, does it matter if you leave lots of icons on the desktop, in terms of performance?
A. If the screen is full of icons, it takes longer to boot. Other than that it shouldn't make a big difference.
Q. I tried to empty the trash can and it said the objects were locked.
A. Hold down Option when emptying the trash.
- Tip - you can use cmd-Z to remove something you just added to the trash.
- Tip - you can manage your desktop files in the Finder. Open the Finder, click Desktop in the Finder side bar, and then pick the View mode. Customise the view by selecting cmd-J.
- Tip - use QuickLook (click the file, then press space bar) to review Trash items before emptying it.
Q. Why move to Leopard?
A. Time Machine is good. Spaces is really useful if you have a small screen, or if you work with lots of windows at the same time. If you have lots of dis-organised files, Spotlight searching is improved.
Q. How do you burn a CD in iTunes
- A. Rip the songs to iTunes; add them to a playlist; burn the playlist.
- the trash.
- Buy and use Toast.