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Merc Talk :: RE: Lifehacker article screenshot

Author: magnus
Subject: Very cool!
Posted: Wed Nov, 2008 19 7:21 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 2

Thanks for the information! While I understand all of the techniques in Photoshop, getting everything just right isn't easy.

Merc Talk :: RE: Lifehacker article screenshot

Author: RickMacMerc
Posted: Tue Nov, 2008 18 6:52 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 2

I've got your tutorial right here� well. not really. I suppose I could write a tutorial explaining how to do this effect, but when you can buy a program for $35 that does it well and the same way every time, why mess with a $700 program that will make you do all the work?

Merc Talk :: Lifehacker article screenshot

Author: magnus
Subject: Lifehacker article screenshot
Posted: Tue Nov, 2008 18 9:52 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 2

Can a tutorial be made outlining the steps and methods used to create screenshot perspective and reflection for the Lifehacker article posted by RickMacMerc on November 11, 2008?

I've looked at other tutorials on the net, but the perspective, drop shadow, and reflection are not near as natural as this image.

Thanks!

Mac Talk :: RE: Overheating Mac G4 -- What To Do?

Author: MacGr00ver
Posted: Mon Nov, 2008 10 1:01 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 2

Hi MacBozo,

Yes, I saw that, and replied. Thanks for your input.

As to the problem, as I said there . . .I may have resolved it.

Seven hours ago, I opened up the G4, removed the fan housing, and then the 5" black plastic fan made by Delta. It's called Sense something or other. I can't remember the full name now. I thoroughly cleaned the fan blades, the fan housing, the circular grill behind the fan, and the surrounding area. It has been just over six hours since I put everything back together and rebooted the machine. Temperature Monitor in my menu bar initially stated that it was 85 or 87 degrees. Within an hour and a half, it shot up to 105.8 degrees, Fahrenheit, where it has remained for the past four and a half hours. The air con has been off in the room, the stand fan that was blowing inside the unit has been turned off, and the door to the unit has been closed. In short, it has been running on its own, without any outside cooling assistance for six hours, and it hasn't shut down yet. I am hoping that it will hold. If it does, then I am thinking of performing the same fan cleaning operation on my machine, as well as on my daughter's machine.

Jeff Snyder SysOp/Armageddon BBS endtimeprophecy.org:23 Macintosh BBS Center!

BBS Web Interface: http://www.endtimeprophecy.org/ArmageddonBBS/

Mac Talk :: RE: Overheating Mac G4 -- What To Do?

Author: MacBozo
Subject: Overheating
Posted: Mon Nov, 2008 10 12:28 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 2

I threw in my 2� over at MacTECH. Check the back of the tower. Is there pretty good air flow coming out of the vent at the top rear? If not, the PS fan is dead or stuck.

Mac Talk :: Overheating Mac G4 -- What To Do?

Author: MacGr00ver
Subject: Overheating Mac G4 -- What To Do?
Posted: Sun Nov, 2008 09 7:26 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 2

Hello Everyone,

For quite some time now, one of my old G4's, (it's an early-model G4 from 2000), has been overheating. At this point, it is so bad, that within half an hour's time, the machine will get so hot that it will shut itself down.

For the time being, the only way that I have found to remedy this, is by leaving the CPU open, and having a stand fan constantly blowing on it. And BTW, this is in an air-conditioned room.

The machine is not particularly dirty inside, except for some crud on the single fan blades, so I have no idea why it would be heating up as it is. I have an almost identical G4 sitting just a few feet away from it, and it never heats up. It is also 8 years old.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks!

Jeff Snyder SysOp/Armageddon BBS endtimeprophecy.org:23 Macintosh BBS Center!

BBS Web Interface: http://www.endtimeprophecy.org/ArmageddonBBS/

General Chit Chat :: RE: Anyone camped out here?

Author: MacBozo
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 1:49 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 6

JimD's forum/server has been slow to unresponsive for a few days too. I wonder if he knows that?

General Chit Chat :: RE: Anyone camped out here?

Author: Lea
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 1:29 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 6

I've been thinking back to when we thought MM was a goner. I spent a couple of daze telling myself that I'd get over it and get used to it, but I'm a lousy liar.

Meanwhile, tick . . . tick . . . tick . . .

General Chit Chat :: RE: Anyone camped out here?

Author: MacBozo
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 1:24 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 6

margadagio wrote:

Hi folks. I kept myself from biting my fingernails by keeping active.

I had a nice nap.
Vacuumed up a couple pounds of cat fur.
Made a batch of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
Sat staring out the window pondering what to do with my new HD that I installed this morning.
Surfed the 'net checking out new travel spots and checked my travel forums.
Checked what the markets are doing. barfed.

Wow! Busy! Yes, the markets barfed.

General Chit Chat :: RE: Anyone camped out here?

Author: margadagio
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 1:14 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 6

Hi folks. I kept myself from biting my fingernails by keeping active.

I had a nice nap.
Vacuumed up a couple pounds of cat fur.
Made a batch of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
Sat staring out the window pondering what to do with my new HD that I installed this morning.
Surfed the 'net checking out new travel spots and checked my travel forums.
Checked what the markets are doing. barfed.

General Chit Chat :: RE: Anyone camped out here?

Author: MacBozo
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 12:58 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 6

I have to start getting ready to cook some dinner and then go to work, so it may be tomorrow before I can experience the new forum. The sympathetic "contractions" are getting closer together.

General Chit Chat :: RE: Anyone camped out here?

Author: Lea
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 12:46 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 6

Hey, Michael. Much like Tuesday night ~ exciting, scary and just soooooo much antici . . . . . . . . pation.Yeah, if Neil doesn't get it up by this evening, I'm seriously thinking about a 12 step program.

LL

General Chit Chat :: Anyone camped out here?

Author: MacBozo
Subject: Anyone camped out here?
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 11:47 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 6

While MM is undergoing its transformation? Pacing like I'm waiting for a new baby.

Mac Talk :: RE: Compatible Colour Printers for Mac

Author: MacBozo
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 5:58 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 5

mohawk555 wrote:

thank you - drivers arent the issue - it came with a cd with drivers but when I print it gives me no options to change the resolution or quality of print or paper type - I have looked everywhere for a setup program but it doesnt exist...

Which version of OS X are you using? Look in System Preferences under the "Apple" menu at the top left of your screen for Printer options. Also, depending on the OS version, it may be in Applications > Utilities.

Mac Talk :: RE: The Macintosh BBS Revolution

Author: MacGr00ver
Posted: Thu Nov, 2008 06 3:17 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 1

Hello Again Everyone,

Well, I am happy to announce that membership on the Armageddon BBS is now up to 50 unique accounts, and still slowly growing day by day. I hope to see some of you visiting us soon.

Oh, and by the way, for those of you care, here's a link to an interesting article called "Obama, McCain And The Bush Legacy".

Obama, McCain And The Bush Legacy

Take care!