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Forum: System Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By ricede
In Mountain Lion ( maybe the same in Lion ) a...

In Mountain Lion ( maybe the same in Lion ) a copy of all the used "User pics" are stored in home folder > Library > Containers > com.apple.ImageKit.RecentPictureService > Data > Library > Images >...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 05-11-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By ricede
I moved the films onto the Air. No more problem....

I moved the films onto the Air. No more problem. Thanks anthlover for the input.

** when working at a table its fine to have the ext HD connected. When in a chair or on the bed - the Hd is a...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 05-11-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By ricede
The mac is setup to use TM. TM was switched off...

The mac is setup to use TM. TM was switched off when i tested it, as i thought maybe that it was TM, which was causing the problem. It wasn't.

This is not a power user. She uses the mac for...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 05-11-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By ricede
Hadnt thought of that - I shall partition the...

Hadnt thought of that - I shall partition the drive.
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 05-11-2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By ricede
Ext Hd needing to be Force Quit each time

I am helping someone who is new to macs. They have just bought a MacBook Air 13" & a 500 GB USB 3 ext Hd for backups & storing movies etc. ( The MacBook Air has two USB 3 ports ) I reformatted the...
Forum: System 04-28-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 603
Posted By ricede
I believe that when Migration assistant copies...

I believe that when Migration assistant copies over the 'backed up' home folder, it will bring the old user/library with it. Its possible that this is where these problems that you mentioned, reside....
Forum: AppleScript 04-19-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By ricede
Thanks ganbustein for your full answer. I...

Thanks ganbustein for your full answer.

I read it this morning & Im afraid it went straight over my head. I have never dealt with writing Applescipts and dont really understand them. My only real...
Forum: AppleScript 04-16-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By ricede
Yes bit of both really. I tried changing...

Yes bit of both really.

I tried changing Message Received in the 2nd line

using terms from application "Messages"
on message received in active chat theText from theBuddy for theChat...
Forum: AppleScript 04-16-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By ricede
Thanks ganbustein. There are two settings in...

Thanks ganbustein. There are two settings in Messages prefs. One is to set an applescript when ' Message received " - the other is to set an applescript to run for ' Message received in active chat...
Forum: AppleScript 04-13-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By ricede
'Messages' opening when text received

There was a tip on Mac OSXHints a couple of days ago from Jokke72 http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20130409051205293#comments.

He showed an Applescript that he said would ...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-12-2013, 03:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
A RAID setup seems to be the way to go, for this...

A RAID setup seems to be the way to go, for this issue.

The MBP that i use, has served me so well . But I haven't been using it to its limit ( like I have this last few weeks ). I am so unused...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-11-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Well - much food for thought. Im going to have to...

Well - much food for thought. Im going to have to give some serious thought to this one. I thank you so much for all your input.
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-11-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Your latest post came through after i wriote the...

Your latest post came through after i wriote the last one. So its definitely a blockage on the storage side, as the Ram total is fine. I might also look into setting it up as a "fusion" drive , which...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-11-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Unfortunately one cannot get these parts here in...

Unfortunately one cannot get these parts here in India. They dont really DO mac, except at the most basic level . If one orders from abroad - they sting one for huge import taxes on arrival here. I...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-11-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Thats also valid. I had to capture over 10 GB of...

Thats also valid. I had to capture over 10 GB of footage yesterday.
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-11-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Sorry - should have thought of that earlier. ...

Sorry - should have thought of that earlier. 10.8.3 and Final Cut Pro 7.0.3
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-11-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
I can imagine that for that sort of usage a Ram...

I can imagine that for that sort of usage a Ram disk is great. Unfortunately, Final Cut puts files in many places - i.e. Audio Video Renders/captures/ Autosaves etc. & is updating stuff on the fly. I...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-11-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Thanks anthlover - youve answered my question. I...

Thanks anthlover - youve answered my question. I ran the speed tests on both drives and ....... hmm...... lets just say the ext HD is not really up to the task. For the next project i shall empty...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-10-2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Thanks for that link - i am downloading it now....

Thanks for that link - i am downloading it now. Will test it later. Interesting your thoughts on the ram. i shall test this first and then make a decision.
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-10-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
I shall need to test this out. However this...

I shall need to test this out. However this project is already over 200 gb, so it will have to wait for the next one.
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-10-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Hi anthlover - I have a small (180 gb ) SSD in...

Hi anthlover - I have a small (180 gb ) SSD in the MBP so have had to use a 500 GB 7200rpm Ext HD for the storage. These files I have been backing up nightly to a 500 GB 5800rpm Ext HD.

Im afraid...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-10-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Thank you everyone for all the answers. I now...

Thank you everyone for all the answers. I now feel confident enough to just get on with it. Im sure FinalCut will be well happy and anything that makes it smoother, will make my life easier.
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-10-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Good idea - thanks for the tip. I shall get an...

Good idea - thanks for the tip. I shall get an 8Gb chip & fit it now. Im sure that it can only be better than what is there now. When finances get better i shall get another one & pair them up. Thank...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-10-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Excellent. Thanks for that - I shall get one on...

Excellent. Thanks for that - I shall get one on my next trip to Bangalore. The price there is the same as yours only its rupees rather than $'s.

Do you have any idea if it makes any difference...
Forum: Hardware and Peripherals 04-10-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By ricede
Sorry chabig - i obviously wasn't clear. I have a...

Sorry chabig - i obviously wasn't clear. I have a total of 8 GB installed in 2 slots now. i was just wondering whether buying one 8Gb chip to up the total to 12 GB was viable. ( ie 8 in one slot &...
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