A few mac questions from a new mac user

1. I think you're just unlucky...

2. Apple key + x

3. no clue.

4. Best MSN client is MSN... go to: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downlo...n=/mac/download/misc/messenger60_download.xml

 

Most likely just bad luck.

I've burned literally stacks of CDs and DVDs and I've maybe once gotten a coaster. There's a small chance there's something wrong with the hardware (bum optical drive) if it keeps happening, but most often failures are caused by bad discs, not the OS or the drive. Are you using decent media, or a no-name brand?

What do you mean "cut" files? If you mean do a cut command on a file and then paste it elsewhere and have the original disappear, no--that's an interface decision that Apple made a LONG time ago. You can copy and paste files, however.

As far as I've noticed, you basically set the "max" brightness when it's on, but it adjusts up and down based on the amount of ambient light. if you want to set it manually, there's a shareware app, I believe.

I assume you mean best chat app compatible with MSN. There are piles, but no idea on that one so I'll let somebody else answer--I prefer iChat myself (ideally with Jabber).

 

adium is the best messenger client. i never used it myself but it gets recommended a lot around here.

 

Yeah and it's a bad interface decision IMHO. I hate having to line up my Finder windows and drag stuff around instead of just doing a cut and paste...

 

Try slowing down the burning speed a little bit. I find that my Mac can produce failed DVDs at 8 speed, whereas my PC burns the same DVDs at 8 speed without problems. To resolve the issue I've had to lower the speed on my Mac to 4 speed.

 

It most definitely is.

 

Just drag the file to the desktop, navigate to the destination folder and drag from the desktop. Hold the Alt key down to change between copy or move. Just as easy as cut/paste IMHO.

 

You can also use Expose whilst dragging something....Either the button or a hot corner. It works great!

 

yeah... I miss it too sometimes but then other times I do not miss it at all!! it depends wether I have my mouse just next to me or if I'm using the touch pad...

 

3. you can use Lab Tick to manually adjust the keyboard light

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/system_disk_utilities/labtick.html



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