Conquering the "beach ball of death" - Part 2

This will be a multi part post. Rather than post one huge gigantic tip, trying to cover all the reasons, tips, and solutions at once, I thought I would break this into a multi-part tip, and cover each reason/solution a bit more in depth. This will be a 3-4 part series, and when its finished, you should...

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News Update - More .mac/.mobileme mail issues

UPDATE - Apparently the .mac/.mobileme email issue dont stop at missing emails. Another recent post to the Apple forum details a number of users experiencing a sending issue now too! Posters are describing recieveing a "Cannot send using the server smtp.mac" when attempting to send email using .mac/.mobile me accounts. Some have even reported as experiencing the issue for the last 8-10 days. What...

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Conquering the "Beach Ball of Death" - Part 1

This will be a multi part post. Rather than post one huge gigantic tip, trying to cover all the reasons, tips, and solutions at once, I thought I would break this into a multi-part tip, and cover each reason/solution a bit more in depth. This will be a 3-4 part series, and when its finished, you should...

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.Mac snafu - vanishing email, probable .mobileme transition bug

Are you using .Mac email. Are you missing any emails? Are you sure? How do you know?Well a growing number of people are complaining to Apple that they are, and they only found out because someone complained about not responding to a previous email. The missing emails were at first thought to be a problem...

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New 3G iPhone 2.0 released

WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) was the stage today, as Apple unveiled its new iPhone 2.0. Touted as "Twice as fast, half the price" by Apple, it is in fact smaller and faster. Using 3G technology, the high speed connection is up to 2.8 times faster than its predecessor. Priced at 199 for the...

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How to test your internet connection?

Internet Speed TestingThese sites are used to test your internet connection. Have a fast computer, but its slow on the internet? Do you have a cable modem or DSL line and want to see if its the connection or your computer? Armed with the information from these next few sites, you will be able to tell...

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Must have App! Flip4Mac

As I build this blog, I plan on showing you ways to enjoy your Mac more. One of the must have applications to further your Mac enjoyment is Flip4Mac. What does Flip4Mac do you say? Well let me fill you in on this tiny gem.Simply put, Flip4Mac allows you to play Windows Media Files (.wma and .wmv files) directly in Quicktime! Best of all ITS FREE!Ever get an email from a PC person with a .wmv file...

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Fun Time! Mac Friendly Online Poker

Have you become interested in the newest craze, only to find that most online poker sites do not support the Macintosh platform? Perhaps your a switcher like my parents, and attempt to use Parallels to play on the PC sites, only to find that route clunky and confusing sometimes? Mayby you just want to see what this online poker craze is all about? Or do you think your good enough to play in the World...

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10.5.3 Bug Alert! This is why I tell my clients to hold off on running updates !!...

According to the Mozilla Group and MacNN, There is a serious bug in Mac OS 10.5.3 Leopard that can cause crashes, lockups and more! More examples of why I tell my clients not to apply updates as soon as they are released. ( With the exception of Security Updates! ) I inform my clients to hold off installing any upgrades for a week or two at least. Let someone else be the guinea pig and find the problems,...

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Welcome to Macs Tech Notes

Mac's Tech Notes blog is dedicated to everything Mac and then some. I am going to be posting tips, pics, instructions, recommendations, reviews and more! Basically anything I find interesting or think will help you with your computing experience. I hope you enjoy my ramblings, are entertained by my musings and come away learning a thing or two you didn't know. If you enjoy my blog, please spread the...

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