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Mail Losing Connection With the PoP Server over a Sleep

In the last two weeks or so, Mail has been unable to connect to my ISP's server after my MacBook Pro awakes from sleep. Quit Mail and relaunch fixes it. OS X 10.6.5. This is a problem I have never had...

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cannot ping localhost, etc

About a week ago I changed my router for a BThome Hub V2.0 wifi router. Everything seemed to go OK but few days ago I started to have network problems. Some of them I have fixed, some went away on...

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IPv6 Primer

To avert Internet crisis, the IPv6 scramble begins <http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20029721-264.html> IPv6 Primer

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Ethernet between MacBook and XP PC

have an Ethernet cable between a MacBook 2,1 with 10.6.5 and 10.4.11 installed on external drive. - currently booted from 10.4.11 - finder go connect to server - recognizes PC XP computer name and asks...

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Ethernet connection MacBook and PC XP

have an Ethernet cable between a MacBook 2,1 with 10.6.5 and 10.4.11 installed on external drive. - currently booted from 10.4.11 - pc recognizes connection but says connectivity is limited. allowed...

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Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader and Acrobat

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-01.html Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader and Acrobat Security bulletin Release date: March 14, 2011 Last updated: March 14,...

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monitor network

AT&T is going to cap data beginning in May. I feel sure I'm way below the 250 GB limit but do wonder what we're doing. In fact I would like to be sure before I switch. I currently have cable to...

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G-mail Motion beta

Google's new beta of G-Mail <http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html> -- Tea Party Patriots is to Patriotism as People's Democratic Republic is to Democracy. G-mail Motion beta

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Flash video problems

I'm having problems viewing Flash videos on some TV network and TV station web sites. I can't view any at nbc.com (although a few years ago, I could), nor at this one:...

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cable modem

I currently have a DOCSIS 2.0 modem with 10/100 ethernet connected to an Apple Time Capsule. Would I gain any advantage by replacing the modem with a DOCSIS 3.0 modem with 10/100/1000 ethernet? My...

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You Tube question

When you're viewing a video on You Tube, do you see a link to download the video?  On my system, it's just above the center (left to right) of the video. -- Michelle -- Tea Party Patriots is to...

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Which mobiles compatible with MacOS 10.6 Faxing via Bluetooth DUN?

Does anyone have experience which models are (not) compatible with MacOS 10.6's alleged option of sending a Fax via Bluetooth DUN? I tried it with a Nokia E52 which was easy to pair and easy to browse...

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How to configure fax modem on MacOS 10.6?

How does one configure on 10.6 a Fax modem connected via a USB to Serial adapter? I've installed the USB to Serial adapter. Using screen I can talk to the modem via /dev/cu.usbserial using AT commands....

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how to uninstall Internet Connect OSX 10.3.9

I have a G4 powerbook. When setting it up to communicate with my Airport Extreme network I accidently inserted the wrong password. Now I can not correct this and thus can not access the Internet with...

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802.11 question

How can you tell whether a device is connected to an Airport base station via 2.4 GHz or 5.0GHz? I think I know, but I'm not sure. If it's shown as 802.11b/g, it's 2.4; that one is obvious. If it's...

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IPv6

June 8 is IPv6 day; that's the date that IPv6 is supposed to go live. Just wanted to check to see whether I've set everything up properly. In the Advanced panel of Network preferences, I set Configure...

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Problems with new Airport Extreme Base Station setup

My old Airport Express (ca 2005) fried last night and I replaced it with a new Airport Extreme Base Station. My setup looks like: Cisoo 678 ADSL > Netgear Ethernet router > AEBS > laptops This...

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4g hot spot settings for use with g3 iMac running os 9.1

I'm thinking this is a bit obscure but I'm pretty sure the carrier will be useless. I just started using a Clear Spot 4G Personal HotSpot. I think (going by the box description) it would be called an...

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PCMCIA wireless card for tibook M8859LL/A running mac os 9 -10.5

I've got a multi boot tibook and, true to its rep, wireless reception is poor. The standard fix seems to be using the PCMCIA slot and I think I've found a web page (...

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Zooming in mail.app in Lion

On my system using a Magic Trackpad, I can't pinch zoom or double-tap (with two fingers) zoom in mail.app running Lion. It works on all other Cocoa apps. And it worked with Snow Leopard. I don't know...

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Happy WiFi day!

Today at noon, it's exactly 8.02.11 N, depending on how you structure your dates. And I don't give a fig if that date doesn't do anything for you. -- Tea Party Patriots is to Patriotism as People's...

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disconnected after waking

My modem/router is a Netgear DG 834G (version 4), which until the last few days has worked fine. Currently after my Mac has gone to sleep and woken up I find that connectivity has been lost. Rebooting...

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Migrating Mail & Address Book

Anyone done this from the versions of Mail & Address book that shipped with 10.2 to anything more recent (10.5 is the target)? 10.2 appears not to have a migration assistant...

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Escape sequence for serial communication?

I'm using Screen in Terminal to communicate with a UPS via USB-serial. The UPS accepts single-character commands. The communication works except for... A few of the commands the UPS will accept are...

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NAT with Airport + some static IP addresses

So, I have an airport base station. And I use NAT. Let's say I have some 10 devices and my airport has IP 1.2.3.4 Right, using NAT i can portmap everything to my heart's delight, but as it turns out,...

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Airport Extreme or Express with IEEE 802.11n draft specification

I was looking into getting either an Airport Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Express with dual bands. The apple store refurb section has a Refurbished AirPort Extreme Base Station Originally...

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Command-\ in MTNW

Command-\ in MTNW is a shortcut for rewrapping text in a window. For some reason, it has stopped working on my system. Selecting Rewrap from the Edit menu or from a contextual menu still works, though,...

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Mail can't verify the identity of "pop.gmail.com"

Hey guys, I've a client getting "Mail can't verify the identity of "pop.gmail.com"" messages in Mail in OSX 10.5.8. Her POP and SMTP settings seem fine from asking her over the phone, and all is well...

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APPLE-SA-2011-11-10-2 Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n)...

This update can be installed from a Mac, Windows computer, iPad, or iPhone. I opted to use the iPad's Airport Utility just because I could. -- Michelle APPLE-SA-2011-11-10-2 Time Capsule and AirPort...

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AirPort Base Station (Graphite) with CLEAR Spot 4G modem/wi-fi router?

I pulled out an ancient airport base station (it says Family No. M5757 on it). I think it's the same one that's shown as the earliest apple base station listed on the apple tech specs page though that...

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Can I connect to the Internet from another computer on a LAN?

I am using a non-apple way to connect to the Internet via a Kasens KS G5000 USB dongle with a RTL8187 chipset. It only works on OS 10.4 and above. The Mac I want to remotely access the web with is OS...

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#OWS NYC Being raided now

This is Joshua in NYC --- 5000 riot cops have surrounded Zuccotti park and are preparing to evict us. We will not be moved, needless to say. This is the monent of truth. stay tuned for updates ---...

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vlc player to qtss

Hiya! I'm Joshua of the #OWS IT working group. I need a little help here. I have a DSS streaming server up at http://occupyeverything.info Right now it's idle, but it's vital for our actions planned...

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I'm a believer

I switched syncing 1Password from using WiFi to using DropBox, and I'm impressed. I'm also now using DropBox to send files to friends and relatives; much easier than emailing them (although I do email...

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Mixed Airport network

Three+ Airports First is the WDS Main, & the DHCP for wireless & wired clients. Next is a WDS Remote; feeding a printer & wireless users. Third is a Remote so far away that I added a wired...

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Changing ISP & Email Question

My wife wants to change our cable TV provider to Verizon FIOS by buying a package of phone, TV & internet. This means a new ISP and email address. Currently, I use the email address provided by my...

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Steve Jobs and the hijacking of Apple Inc. and its assets

Steve Jobs and his partners and workers, by keeping Mac as an alternative to MS , and working with Linux , kept the Web alive , growing and well , thank you Steve Jobs !!! And now a new generation must...

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Facebook is for...everyone--like it or not

Here's an interesting post for all you Facebook NON-users (or thought you were) from today's Macintouch security forum <http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/security/index.html#d20dec2011>....

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Looking For BBS Software for Macintosh

I'm wanting to setup a BBS on one of my Macs for something interesting to do. I don't want to run a GUI based BBS like First Class, TeleFinder, or HiBBS. I find Hermes to be too limited in the areas of...

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IPCONFIG /ALL - What's The Mac Equivalent Please?

Please could someone tell me if there is a Mac equivalent of the command "ipconfig /all" or is all the same information available on the Network / TCP/IP tab? I appreciate your help!

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Receiving emails ment for another email address in MAIL

Hi, I am suddenly receiving all emails ment for my husband in MY mail. Also emails he sends from his MAIL on his laptop appear in my mail sent box. Could somebody help us with this issue. Please when...

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Airport Express and AppleTV2 or WD TV Live

Presently I have an AE on the home network with audio out to my stereo. I want to buy either an AppleTV2 or a WD TV Live. While those two have wireless I'm wondering if they (well, whichever i end up...

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My Blackberry isn't working

You gotta watch this through the very end. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAG39jKi0lI> -- Tea Party Patriots is to Patriotism as People's Democratic Republic is to Democracy.

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The Mac Orchard fades into the sunset :-(

<http://www.macorchard.com/> will now join my nostalgic memories of Gopher, Finger, Archie, and all the old software I used to first explore those worlds suddenly opened up to me in the 90's...

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Clear cache

Does this look like a product worth bothering with? http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/9503/snow-leopard-cache-cleaner -- Cheers! Dennis Remove 'Elle-Kabong' to reply --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ -...

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SSID

I'm thinking of changing the SSID of my personal WiFi network to SkyNet. Think that would cause any problems? -- Sarah Connor

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usb wifi stick and airport extreme b/g

thanks to everyone who answered my dsl question, now another airport question - has anyone ever tried using a usb wifi stick with the airport's usb jack? of course, the spec sheet says it's only for...

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Connecting to home Mac from away

I must be approaching this in the wrong way, or something, because repeated searching has been fruitless. I have a Mac at home connected to broadband, running Snow Leopard. I've got a PowerBook,...

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Mixet.se Media Center - Mixet B2B Marketplace

Mixet.se Företagsannons Sökord för http://Mixet.se Annonser boka bannerplats/ring annonsbokningen, mixet marknadsföring, mobil tel: 070-5474830, Mixet B2B Marketplace Stockholm Mixet B2B...

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Apple TV / Western Digital Media Player / Roku / what?

I'm wanting to get something. Requirements: -network/streamable from various laptops & desktops -multi-format both music and video I understand it's possible to "modify" the AppleTV's firmware. I...

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