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drgrudge
Another Brick in the Wall
^^
It was supposed to be one of the fixes. When the BG is light, then you can hardly see the lists. I also don't like the current view. Maybe there should be a option for us to define the transparency.
Some Queries:-
1. How do I take Screenshot with Quicktime?
2. How do I lock the PC without any software. Like the Windows + L?
3. How do I close windows, not quit? Cmd + H is the way out?
4. When I pop in my WD HDD, the icons are big and spaced out. Also when I click it it opens up a new window. If I view in Finder, it's completely normal (but for the spaced out big icons). I know how to set it right, but the PC is not remembering the settings.
5. Where can I get to see the different icons that I apply to the default icon list?
It was supposed to be one of the fixes. When the BG is light, then you can hardly see the lists. I also don't like the current view. Maybe there should be a option for us to define the transparency.
Some Queries:-
1. How do I take Screenshot with Quicktime?
2. How do I lock the PC without any software. Like the Windows + L?
3. How do I close windows, not quit? Cmd + H is the way out?
4. When I pop in my WD HDD, the icons are big and spaced out. Also when I click it it opens up a new window. If I view in Finder, it's completely normal (but for the spaced out big icons). I know how to set it right, but the PC is not remembering the settings.
5. Where can I get to see the different icons that I apply to the default icon list?
goobimama
Macboy
1) Just drag the image out of quicktime onto your desktop. It doesn't really create a jpg screenshot, but it's a screenshot of the movie alright.
2) Aayush has a lock thing that you can put on the menubar. It's a built in thing. Otherwise, use Deskshade, it has a lock computer option. The best way however is to put a lock on the screensaver.
3) Command+W dude! Command+Option+W to close all windows of the application (handy while closing lots of Finder windows)
4) Well there are some quirks with Finder. Have to right-click, show view options, and make it something like the default. I can't say for sure can't I'm not at the mac right now. Also, a lot of people prefer Pathfinder which is a Finder replacement. You could check that out.
5) Didn't really get what you mean. For Icons though, just get Candybar.
2) Aayush has a lock thing that you can put on the menubar. It's a built in thing. Otherwise, use Deskshade, it has a lock computer option. The best way however is to put a lock on the screensaver.
3) Command+W dude! Command+Option+W to close all windows of the application (handy while closing lots of Finder windows)
4) Well there are some quirks with Finder. Have to right-click, show view options, and make it something like the default. I can't say for sure can't I'm not at the mac right now. Also, a lot of people prefer Pathfinder which is a Finder replacement. You could check that out.
5) Didn't really get what you mean. For Icons though, just get Candybar.
preshit.net
ex3n1us m4x1mus
I do this.
In System Prefs >> Accounts >> Login Options - Enable "Fast User switching"
Now, in (the right of) your menubar, click on the name and click on "Login Window" when you want to leave your computer and lock it. When you come back, enter your password and resume.
I'm just too lazy to use DeskShade's method though.
drgrudge
Another Brick in the Wall
1. I didn't understand. I tried to click and drag to the desktop, but nothing happened other than that it paused the playing video.
2. How to put a lock on the screensaver?
3. Shame on me. Didn't knew that before or bothered to find out earlier.
4. I'm not sure if you understood me. Here's the screenie to point out what I want...
*img.skitch.com/20080214-nsq5pf7ewqwy65jkadmj5cbgr8.jpg
*img.skitch.com/20080214-8jp3i3mjthkfyjd4b4gw49eggu.jpg
*img.skitch.com/20080214-k7je83swy7ji7bemw97ctehu47.jpg
I can do it, but it's not remembering my settings. I've have to do it everytime.
5. I meant the default icons that of Mackintosh HD. Your desktop had a different one. I know we can change with Candybar but where do I look for them?
6. A new query. How do I disable subtitles in QuickTime? Planet Earth starts playing subtitles, and the option in View -> Subtitles -> off is disabled.
Thanks.
2. How to put a lock on the screensaver?
3. Shame on me. Didn't knew that before or bothered to find out earlier.
4. I'm not sure if you understood me. Here's the screenie to point out what I want...
*img.skitch.com/20080214-nsq5pf7ewqwy65jkadmj5cbgr8.jpg
*img.skitch.com/20080214-8jp3i3mjthkfyjd4b4gw49eggu.jpg
*img.skitch.com/20080214-k7je83swy7ji7bemw97ctehu47.jpg
I can do it, but it's not remembering my settings. I've have to do it everytime.
5. I meant the default icons that of Mackintosh HD. Your desktop had a different one. I know we can change with Candybar but where do I look for them?
6. A new query. How do I disable subtitles in QuickTime? Planet Earth starts playing subtitles, and the option in View -> Subtitles -> off is disabled.
Thanks.
drgrudge
Another Brick in the Wall
No. VLC didn't play the subtitles. It would've if it's hard encoded.
Darky, it tried and it works. But iTunes, Network is all switched off. When I'm d/ling stuffs and want to lock the PC temporarily, then this is not what I want to do. Windows + L just locks the PC, all the apps will be running. Here, we're logging off from the Mac.
goobimama
Macboy
1) Well here's a screenshot to prove the theory. Just drag the video out.
*img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.c20ac2bab3.jpg
2) System Preferences > Security > the option is there. Just set a screen corner to activate the screensaver and you don't even have to use the keyboard. Unfortunately, it doesn't work with the sleep display option. I would highly recommend deskshade though. It's really nice. And you can use Command+L to lock your computer.
4) As for getting the Finder sidebar, just click the grey pill at the top right. It's usually the button for hiding toolbars and such.
5) As in you want websites? Well deviantart is one, then michaelsmac.com, and pretty much everywhere else. Just have to search for them on google.
6) Window > Show Movie Properties (command+J). There you can disable the subtitle track by unchecking it. If you want it to be permanent change you will have to save it as a quicktime movie (File Save as, either reference or self contained)
*img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.c20ac2bab3.jpg
2) System Preferences > Security > the option is there. Just set a screen corner to activate the screensaver and you don't even have to use the keyboard. Unfortunately, it doesn't work with the sleep display option. I would highly recommend deskshade though. It's really nice. And you can use Command+L to lock your computer.
4) As for getting the Finder sidebar, just click the grey pill at the top right. It's usually the button for hiding toolbars and such.
5) As in you want websites? Well deviantart is one, then michaelsmac.com, and pretty much everywhere else. Just have to search for them on google.
6) Window > Show Movie Properties (command+J). There you can disable the subtitle track by unchecking it. If you want it to be permanent change you will have to save it as a quicktime movie (File Save as, either reference or self contained)
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goobimama
Macboy
You still on quicktime vanilla? Why? Get Quicktime Pro dude. It's worth the $30
2) Well how about trying it out? I would assume there would be none.
4) Do you want the thumbnail view itself? Otherwise, change it to List view, right-click the whitespace, show view options, and select "Always Open in List view". Also make sure your "Arrange by: Name" is enabled in the show view options.
2) Well how about trying it out? I would assume there would be none.
4) Do you want the thumbnail view itself? Otherwise, change it to List view, right-click the whitespace, show view options, and select "Always Open in List view". Also make sure your "Arrange by: Name" is enabled in the show view options.
preshit.net
ex3n1us m4x1mus
interfacelift is a great way to get hold of super cool Mac OS X icons.
jamesbond007
MacManiac
I have been locking my Mac from the very beginning in the same way as mentioned by Darky and I also lock Mac when I am in downloading mode but I never had network off problem.
OP
aryayush
Aspiring Novelist
What good are they? Do you ever see them anywhere?
I'm writing a post on MacUser about the different ways to lock your Mac. Should be up by 01:00 - 02:00 AM tonight.
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preshit.net
ex3n1us m4x1mus
Neither did I have that problem. Actually, it's the same as "Switch users" in Windows. So the programs/processes are still running. I could be wrong on this.
@Aayush:
Don't we just give you great ideas to write about
iMav
The Devil's Advocate
i think we did discuss about this in 1 of our comparison threads didnt weI'm writing a post on MacUser about the different ways to lock your Mac. Should be up by 01:00 - 02:00 AM tonight.