...and you have to trust that the source of the torrent you download hasn't either messed it up or added crap to it to mess with Windows users. It's a big gamble.

Quote: Originally Posted by ghporter ...and you have to trust that the source of the torrent you download hasn't either messed it up or added crap to it to mess with Windows use…

Even if the adulteration doesn't hurt your Mac, it can and often does completely hose up whatever media it's embedded in. So you spend some time downloading what you think is the …

Since we are on the topic. What about gnutella/limewire or other P2P services. File corruption is obviously oblivious to the method of download, but what about tracking and securit…

For a torrent to be corrupted, it has to be corrupted at the point of the original distribution or later redistribution. Once it's out there and everyone has copies they're serving…

Quote: Originally Posted by Ulrich Kinbote What about Mac users? Anyway, all I want to download is the Oscars to see how John Stewart did, and BitTorrent doesn't have it anyway…

You have to tell us a great deal more about how your AirPort Express and the Windows computer are set up. In particular, what kind of security are you using-that's often the bigge…

lets see - mac under "sharing," i have both personal file sharing and windows sharing checked, i have firewall turned off, and i have internet sharing turned on - it says "sharin…

Can you ping anything from the PC? (Use "Command Prompt" like Terminal and issue a ping command for something like www.macnn.com.) Oh, and what OS update is the PC running? If i…

Welcome to the MacNN Forums. Yes, any and all standard-conforming wireless products work with Macs. I'm using a Linksys wireless access point to connect my wife's iBook right now…

If I get this right, all you have coming into the house is a coax, is that right? You should have some other box, either supplied by or specified by the ISP that provides the towe…

OK...so I do need to hook the COAX up to the bridge. What do I need to buy? Two more bridges (instead of airport cards) and one router? I did set the bridge to X (PC). The br…

Sorry I missed your question. Right away I noticed that the bridge did not come with an antenna. So yes, I did hook the COAX up to the antenna port without realizing it! -W

After reading this: http://www.wifinetnews.com/archives/006160.html I'm wondering if the Airport Extreme Base Station is the way to go until Cisco is able to come up to par? I'm…

Is the Buffalo AirStation Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-G54HP a good choice? It seems to be economical for older iMacs. Any recommendations?

You have to note the particular kind of connector on your coax; different manufacturers use different kinds for their antenna jacks, so you either need one that matches or an adapt…

As of this morning, our account was set up and I have the high speed internet working via the LinkSys Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge connected directly to the iMac via the short includ…

Article discussing how Airport may extend non-Airport networks: http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/why-...rks-015834.php

The jbl creatures look kinda neat, but the crossover problem inherent in every satellite system is taken to an appalling extreme here: The mids are non-existent. You've got ouch-…

On the other hand Klipsch speakers have a reputation for being rather good.

What nJm said. I haven't heard the Promedia 2.0s but the Creature IIs sound bad, I would recommend against them.

funny... i have a music biz friend who has the jbl's in his office, loves them. both speakers have good reviews. ilounge loves the jbls. on amazon, both get raves (and dislikes, …

I worked at an Apple Store last summer, and had the fortunate experience of hearing all our speakers being turned up to the max everyday, afterwhich I concluded the klipsch we had …

Quote: Originally Posted by fisherKing on amazon, both get raves (and dislikes, of course). People there rave about the Logitech Z-2300 2.1 THX certified speakers too, but t…

Quote: Originally Posted by Apfhex People there rave about the Logitech Z-2300 2.1 THX certified speakers too, but those sound almost as bad as the Creatures IMHO. yeah, …