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RGB V. DVI problem — #1

My iBook RGB port signal works fine with my external monitor. [it is a plasma] But now that I have PowerBook 15.2 DVI, the same cable hook up [using the cable adapter] does not g…
MacNN Troubleshooting by oexecbmug

RGB V. DVI problem — #2

I couldn't make out the third sentence at all, but I think the thing is that the PowerBook allows desktop spanning: the external display is NOT mirroring the built-in one. Try it: …
MacNN Troubleshooting by tooki

KVM Problems — #1

My keyboard port will not work on my KVM switch. This is my fourth switch and it seems to happen sooner or later everytime I get a new one. Here are my specs: Computer 1- Compaq…
MacNN Peripherals by todd_norton

KVM Problems — #2

It looks like your setup is pretty complex, and that's what's allowing the KVM to give you problems. First, I'd suggest trying everything with directly connected keyboard AND mous…
MacNN Peripherals by ghporter

KVM Problems — #3

This is my fourth of the same model. The reason being is that I bought it from Best Buy and now they'll only send it back to the company instead of a refund. I have also tried …
MacNN Peripherals by todd_norton

Looking to clear the clutter of wires — #1

I've got a kensington wireless studio mouse and hate it. I bought a cheap MS 2 buttons optical scroll wheel mouse to use when playing WoW because the batteries in the Kensington ne…
MacNN Peripherals by kpne1home

Looking to clear the clutter of wires — #2

Quote: Originally Posted by kpne1home Logitech Cordless Desktop MX for Bluetooth. Not officially supported on the Mac. While some people have had success with the MX-900 blu…
MacNN Peripherals by Cadaver

Looking to clear the clutter of wires — #3

How about the Logitech MX 700 Cordless Desktop. How well does this setup work. I have heard the batteries on the mouse last about 1.5 days or so, but you can recharge them. How ab…
MacNN Peripherals by kpne1home

Looking to clear the clutter of wires — #4

I used a bluetooth module that came with my Belkin bluetooth mouse. Works just fine when I plug it in. When you get used to bluetooth, you may wish you had it as an option built-in…
MacNN Peripherals by bluedog

iPod not being recognized by computer (Help!) — #1

I have had my iPod since Christmas and have had no problems with it. I use it on 3 computers, my home PC, work PC, and when I go to my Dad's house. I have been able to use it at al…
MacNN Troubleshooting by EddieRebel

iPod not being recognized by computer (Help!) — #2

I would like to point out that I have uninstalled iTunes and the iPod programs from the Control Panel, and then reinstalled them fresh. This did not help solve the problem. I am go…
MacNN Troubleshooting by EddieRebel

iPod not being recognized by computer (Help!) — #5

If there is no sound when the ipod is plugged in and you do not get a notification that a device has been plugged in then there may be something wrong with the connection. If you d…
MacNN Troubleshooting by LBoogie

Mac/PC Switching — #1

I just ordered my powerbook earlier today and I want to set it up so that when using the pb at my desk it dual displays with my monitor. i also want to be able to switch the monito…
MacNN Peripherals by Darthmaul4114

Mac/PC Switching — #2

I don't have the exact same KVM switch (I was using a Belkin) when I originally bought my Powerbook and was using it with my Windows PC. It worked great for that situation.... Now…
MacNN Peripherals by jfobart

New printer — #1

So yesterday I went to Microcenter looking for a cheap inkjetprinter. Turns out they had the HP photsmart 7450 on sale for 50 bucks. I don't really need a photoprinter, but their …
MacNN Troubleshooting by hickey

New printer — #2

There aren't any inkjet printers these days that AREN'T photo printers. But most of them, and all HPs belong to this category, make great all-purpose printers, too. (In fact, of al…
MacNN Troubleshooting by tooki

New printer — #3

Great, now see how much ink it goes through and how much it costs.
MacNN Troubleshooting by Severed Hand of Skywalker

New printer — #4

Ink is the big issue with any inkjet printer. Many (maybe all) inkjet manufacturers work on the Gillette principal: sell the printer (or razor) for cheap, then make a profit on th…
MacNN Troubleshooting by ghporter

New printer — #5

I know epson makes about $10 on the midrange printers, they rape you when it comes to the ink. It is the smart way to do it as it seemed to work for this guy, he walks into a stor…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Severed Hand of Skywalker

New printer — #6

Quote: Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker I know epson makes about $10 on the midrange printers, they rape you when it comes to the ink. Not really - Staples se…
MacNN Troubleshooting by itguy05

New printer — #7

Quote: Originally Posted by itguy05 Not really - Staples sells the BCI6 for my old i960 at $13/cartridge. For the R1800 it's $14. They both seem to print about the same per ca…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Severed Hand of Skywalker

New printer — #8

yeah I realize ink prices are sometimes more than half the cost of the printer, but I slack off enough so I dont do a whole lot of assignments, so I end up rarely printing large do…
MacNN Troubleshooting by hickey
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