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Forum: System Yesterday, 05:39 AM
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Posted By uzapuca
thanks for the info anthlover. :) I have...

thanks for the info anthlover. :)
I have 3external HD connected i guess it could be good to have one exclusively to back up the Mac.

Best,
Forum: System 06-17-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
I have a back up of dozen files of work and films...

I have a back up of dozen files of work and films in this external HD. They are indeed important if i lose them.

Thanks for asking and clarifying the issue. I was a bit lot with the previous...
Forum: System 06-16-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
This is not a good thing since some of the data...

This is not a good thing since some of the data you care about is on the same drive you are backing up to and is single point of failure. Image based back ups generally require a dedicated drive and...
Forum: System 06-16-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
thanks for the good description by the way,...

thanks for the good description

by the way, when you say
"For your intended purpose TM will work if it is a local drive. Ideally you would have more then one back up drive."

When you mean...
Forum: System 06-16-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
thanks benwiggy. good info indeed! I will try...

thanks benwiggy.
good info indeed! I will try the new user to see if the slow down changes or not.

Cheers,
S
Forum: System 06-15-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
thanks for the good advice! :) I have backup...

thanks for the good advice! :)
I have backup with the Time Machine. I am sorry if i don't understand the idea well, but what is the difference between a Time Machine back up and a Carbon Copy one?
...
Forum: System 06-15-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
Thanks for the tip! :) I have Onyx to try to...

Thanks for the tip! :)
I have Onyx to try to perform a vast routine of cleaning. I hope that helps to remove some bug.

I don't know if Mac have something like Fragmented Disk like PC. I don't...
Forum: System 06-15-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
I understand what you mean but wouldn't you...

I understand what you mean but wouldn't you recommend to try to use the next Mac OS X 10.8 system instead of 10.7? i supposed to be better, is that right?



Sorry i mean when i turn ON the...
Forum: System 06-15-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
Hi Hayne, thanks for the good info! I have...

Hi Hayne,
thanks for the good info!
I have USB hubs, and external HD connected but turned off...i will try to disconnect them to see if that my cause some problem.

I will create a new user...
Forum: System 06-14-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 646
Posted By uzapuca
Steps for a clean install?

Hi guys,
I currently have an iMac 2012 with OSX 10.7.5. It has 12 Gb of RAM and sometimes it gets quite slow and almost all the time all Apps (Mail / Photoshop) will hang when i turn on the system....
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 03-05-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,526
Posted By uzapuca
Thanks for the good tips guys. I think after...

Thanks for the good tips guys.
I think after reading your comments and if i do understand right the best option is to have plugged almost all the time that kills the CYCLE count. The question...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 03-05-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,526
Posted By uzapuca
Macbook Pro Battery life tips

Hi guys,
I would like to know -since i am kind of new with macbook pro use-[B]what are considered the best practices for battery life/use?

1 - Should i use the Macbook Pro unplugged every time...
Forum: Applications 03-02-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 921
Posted By uzapuca
Thanks for that good info sliberty! I might try...

Thanks for that good info sliberty!
I might try to do any install like that in the future. Do you know if a private Linux network can be safer than a system like Dropbox? Today they have hacked...
Forum: Applications 03-02-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,035
Posted By uzapuca
How do you copy that extensions log? I am having...

How do you copy that extensions log? I am having the same problems with Safari. The Beach Ball of death is everytime now. :( I will try deleting cache from ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari now.
Forum: Applications 03-01-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 921
Posted By uzapuca
How do you set up Tonido? You say you are too...

How do you set up Tonido? You say you are too cheap to pay for more space in Dropbox, but do you have to pay for a "hosting space" in the cloud either way? ;)

How about security issues?

Please...
Forum: Applications 02-22-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By uzapuca
thanks for the tip Delta! i will try to remove...

thanks for the tip Delta! i will try to remove the automatic login and check what happens.
Forum: Applications 02-22-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By uzapuca
Thanks for the tip. I will check that option too....

Thanks for the tip. I will check that option too.

Just for the record and i know that is NOT like is should be done but i use the Administrator Account for working everyday. I know i shouldn't...
Forum: Applications 02-22-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 921
Posted By uzapuca
What do you think is better Dropbox or Google...

What do you think is better Dropbox or Google Drive? Google usually evolves quicker than most. Nevertheless, i am not sure about privacy with Google.

You are probably right on iCloud, maybe just...
Forum: Applications 02-22-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 921
Posted By uzapuca
Yes dropbox is quite handy and ubiquitous, but...

Yes dropbox is quite handy and ubiquitous, but unfortunately the file transfer speed is a bit slow.

Regarding iCould i read an article that maybe is not that secure in the long run...
Forum: Applications 02-22-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 921
Posted By uzapuca
Macbook Newbie / Sync iMac and Macbook Works

Hi guys,
I just bought a Macbook and kind of newbie regarding having two computers at the same time for working. I usually work on at iMac at home.

1) How is the best way to synch two Mac's...
Forum: Applications 02-22-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By uzapuca
Yes that is correct. I don't know if that can be...

Yes that is correct. I don't know if that can be related that some Apps like Mail i have it configured from Account to start when the Mac turn on.


It is a random thing to be honest. Sometime...
Forum: Applications 02-21-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By uzapuca
Thanks for pointing out the differences Benwiggy...

Thanks for pointing out the differences Benwiggy :)
Actually my Apps hangs on the Start up. It happens quite often. Then i quit the App and star all over again without problem. I suppose is not...
Forum: Applications 02-21-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By uzapuca
Good tip! thanks for that extra info NovaScotian....

Good tip! thanks for that extra info NovaScotian.

Cheers,
S
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 02-20-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,838
Posted By uzapuca
Thanks for your thoughts Hayne but couldn't we...

Thanks for your thoughts Hayne but couldn't we have both things? durability at a reasonable weight. I think of Mac like computers at the high end of the spectrum like when you buy a BMW or Audi you...
Forum: Applications 02-20-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By uzapuca
Thanks Hayne :cool: next time that happens i...

Thanks Hayne :cool:
next time that happens i will post the text file.

Nevertheless, are there some general tips to avoid Apps crashing? I read in forums that many times it happens it has to do...
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