http://www.macfixit.com/ A short survey of current issues affecting Mac users. Feeder 1.2.6 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us copyright 2005, TechTracker, Inc. Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:54:17 -0800 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:54:17 -0800 Ben Wilson/MacFixIt.com Each installment of A Quick Fix contains solutions and workarounds for current, user-reported issues with OS X, iPods, and Macintosh hardware and software. A Quick Fix is produced by MacFixIt.com, the source for Macintosh troubleshooting information. no Roger Devine rdevine@techtracker.com no http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:54:07 -0800 aquickfix-macbook-pro-noise-security-update-xponmac-tips-office-2004-1123 Ben Wilson/MacFixIt MacBook Pro Noises, Security Update problems, Office 2004, and XP on Macs. We discuss issues with Security Update 2006-002, MacBook Pro noises (mooooo!), Office 2004 11.2.3, and installing XP on your Mac. In the Utilities Update, it's Printer Setup Repair, now in Universal Binary form! mac, ipod, osx, macintosh, MacBook Pro, Office, security, Windows XP no 9:34 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:38:43 -0800 aquickfix-osx-1045-networkingprinting-minis-macbook-pros-migration-and-security-threats Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Networking, printing, migration and security issues; Mac Minis and MacBook Pros. We discuss networking and printing problems with OS X 10.4.5, the newly-announced Intel-based Mac Minis, Migration hints, MacBook Pros, and OS X security threats. mac, ipod, osx, macintosh, printing problems MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, Malware, Security no 10:18 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:52:51 -0800 aquickfix-malware-alert-plus-osx-1045-ilife-updates-firewire-problems Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Oompa-Loompa, iLife and OS X updates, and FireWire issues We discuss the latest bit of malware to surface on OS X: the Oompa-Loompa Trojan. Plus new releases of iLife and Mac OS X 10.4.5, and FireWire issues on MacIntel machines. In the Utilities Update, we discuss iClock. Mac Macintosh OSX malware iLife firewire no 8:04 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:11:55 -0800 aquickfix-nortonav-iweb-media-browser-macintel-update Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Spacesuckingfile.xxxxx; MacIntels and: Classic, printing, video; media playback problems with iLife '06. We discuss the mysterious spacesuckingfile.xxxxx; classic on Intel; MacIntel printing and video problems, and media playback issues with the iLife media browser. In the Utilities Update: OKFont Norton, iLife, iWeb, MacIntel, Classic, Mac, OS X no 7:58 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Thu, 02 Feb 2006 14:41:59 -0800 aquickfix-adobemacintel-macintel-network-performance-qt-704-speedup-your-startup Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Adobe/MacIntel, QuickTime 7.0.4, Network Slowness, Speeding up the boot routine. We discuss Adobe's Universal Roadmap, Network problems with MacIntels, issues with QuickTime 7.0.4, and how to speed up Mac boot times. In the Utilities Update: Sonar. Macintosh, Mac, MacBook Pro, iMac, Adobe, QuickTime podcast, OSX no 6:35 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:13:56 -0800 aquickfix-rosetta-macbook-pro-os-x-1044 Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Rosetta, FireWire and OSX 10.4.4, MacBook Pro. We discuss problems with Rosetta and certain classes of apps, OSX 10.4.4 FireWire issues, and the lack of FireWire 800 support on the MacBook Pro. In the Utilities Update we present AppZapper. Rosetta, OSX, Mac, Macintosh, MacBook, Macintel, AppZapper no 5:33 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:46:04 -0800 aquickfix-os-x-1044-itunes-602-ilife-06-macintel-imacs Ben Wilson/MacFixIt OSX 10.4.4, iTunes 6.02, iLife '06, MacIntels We discuss workarounds for issues with OS X 10.4.4, iTunes 6.0.2, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand 3, and the new Intel-based iMacs. OSX, Macintosh, Mac, iLife, iTunes, MacIntel, iDVD, GarageBand, iWeb no 8:59 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:46:44 -0800 aquickfix-bluetooth-airport-firefox-toolbox-awards Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Bluetooth/AirPort firmware upgrades, Firefox 1.5 We explore issues with recent Bluetooth and AirPort firmware updates from Apple, discuss Firefox 1.5, and announce winners of the MacFixIt Toolbox Awards. bluetooth, airport, firefox, OSX, Mac, troubleshooting no 5:49 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 15:01:41 -0800 aquickfix-cddvd-mounting-idisk-firefox Ben Wilson/MacFixIt CD/DVD issues, iDisks that won't leave, Firefox We discuss issues with a problematic optical drive mechanism, iDiscs that won't go away, and an inconsistency with Firefox. In the Utilities Update we present TechTool Pro. DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, iDisk, Firefox, Mac, OSX no 5:09 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Fri, 09 Dec 2005 14:45:43 -0800 aquickfix-macintel-special-report-osx-screensaver-issue-dvd-burning-problem Ben Wilson/MacFixIt MacIntel Report, screensaver/password problems, DVD burning issue We take a look at what developers are reporting as they port their Mac apps to the MacIntel platform, discuss password problems with the OSX screensaver, and examine an issue some users are having with DVD burning. In the Utilities Update, we present iPulse. no 7:07 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Tue, 29 Nov 2005 12:04:16 -0800 aquickfix-os-x-1043-wrapup Ben Wilson/MacFixIt G4 iBook logic board problems, interrupted podcasts, OSX 10.4.3 wrap-up We wrap our coverage of OSX 10.4.3; discuss logic board failures on G4 iBooks, and cover an issue with interrupted downloads from iTMS. In the Utilities Update, we present Broadband Tuner. Macintosh, Mac, iBook, logic board, podcast, iTMS, OSX no 6:10 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Thu, 17 Nov 2005 12:57:36 -0800 aquickfix-os-x-1043-special-report-powerbook-batteries Ben Wilson/MacFixIt OS X 10.4.3 Special Report, PowerBook battery failures, iPod/cell phone interference. We give a preview of the MacFixIt OS X 10.4.3 Special Report, and cover battery issues with recent PowerBooks and interference issues with 5G iPods. In Utilities Update, we present Spam Sieve. Mac Macintosh OSX PowerBook battery batteries no 8:16 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:49:09 -0800 aquickfix-more-on-os-x-1043 Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Help, Sleep, Startup and FireWire issues in OS X 10.4.3 We continue our coverage of OS X 10.4.3; with reports on sleep, help, firewire and startup issues. In the Utilities Update, we present Temperature Monitor. Macintosh, iMac, iPod, OS X, OSX no 5:20 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:07:54 -0800 aquickfix-os-x-1043-installation-tips-issues Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Installing and troubleshooting OS X 10.4.3 We cover the early reports from the field on OS X 10.4.3 and give tips to increase your chance of a trouble-free installation. Macintosh, iMac, iPod, OS X, OSX no 9:59 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:22:46 -0800 aquickfix-osx1043-duallayer-powerbooks-and-airport-windows-peripherals Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Workarounds for AirPort problems; a 1st look at 10.4.3 We take a first look at OSX 10.4.3; present workarounds for AirPort connectivity problems with the Dual-Layer SuperDrive PowerBooks, and explore how to use "Windows-only" peripherals with your Mac. OSX, Macintosh, Mac, Airport, Powerbooks, XRay no 6:43 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:14:06 -0700 aquickfix-video-for-ipods-powerbook-batteries Ben Wilson/MacFixIt video for iPods, PowerBook battery life We discuss issues with compressing video for the new iPods, battery life in the new PowerBooks, and present a utility for testing the RAM in your Mac. Macintosh, iMac, iPod, video, powerbook battery batteries no 6:58 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Tue, 18 Oct 2005 18:02:45 -0700 aquickfix-new-imacg5s-video-ipod-itms Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Troubleshooting the new iMac G5s with built-in iSight, and the new video iPods, plus a workaround for a listener problem with mail.app, and commentary from TechTracker President Ralph Risch. We look at emerging issues with the new iMac G5s with built-in iSight, and the new video iPods. We also provide a workaround for a listener problem with mail.app, and hear commentary from TechTracker President Ralph Risch on last week's product announcements from Apple. Macintosh, iMac, iPod, video, vodcast, Desperate Housewives no 9:12 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:18:21 -0700 aquickfix-itunes-60 Ben Wilson/MacFixIt In this special installment of A Quick Fix, we take a first look at issues with iTunes 6.0. In this special installment of A Quick Fix, we take a first look at issues with iTunes 6.0. itunes, ipod, macintosh, macfixit, apple no 3:32 http://www.macfixit.com/ Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:28:40 -0700 aquickfix-office-2004-sp2-special-report Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Troubleshooting Office 2004 SP2 We dedicate the entire installment to exploring issues with the recent Microsoft Office 2004, Service Pack 2 release, including numerous problems with Entourage. Listeners are invited to read the entire MacFixIt Special Report on Office 2004 SP2 at http://www.macfixit.com/office2004sp2/ Macintosh Office SP2 software word excel entourage no 6:06 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Fri, 07 Oct 2005 16:56:45 -0700 aquickfix-retrospect-illustrator-nav Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Workarounds for issues with Retrospect, Adobe Illustrator and Norton Anti-Virus. We present emerging issues with new releases of Retrospect, Adobe Illustrator and Norton Anti-Virus. In Utilities Update, we discuss DesInstaller. mac, ipod, osx, retrospect, illustrator, macintosh, norton no 4:55 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:04:31 -0700 aquickfix-mailapp-safarigap-g5s Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Troubleshooting mail.app, Safari and the Gap and Mac G5s. We present a strange bug in Mail.app, and give workarounds for incompatibilities between Safari and the Gap/Banana Republic websites. We also discuss Apple's acknowledgment of issues with single-processor G5s. In Utilities Update, Ben talks about Printer Setup Repair. OSX, Mac, Macintosh, iPod, Safari, mail.app, G5 no 5:17 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ ]]> podcast@macfixit.com (Ben Wilson) Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:24:13 -0700 92805-ipod-nano-security-update-2005008-office-2004 Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Troubleshooting the Nano, OS X Security Update 2005-008, and Office 2004 SP2. We discuss workarounds and solutions for problems with iPod Nano screens, and the Mac OS X Security Update 2005-008. We also continue to monitor problems with Ms Office 2004 Service Pack 2. In Utilities Update, Ben discusses FileXaminer. OSX, Mac, Macintosh, iPod no 5:23 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ podcast@macfixit.com (Ben Wilson) Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:23:31 -0700 92405-office-2004-sp2-itunes-501-mac Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Troubleshooting Office 2004 SP2, iTunes 5.0.1 and .Mac We discuss workarounds and solutions for issues with the Service Pack 2 Update for MS Office 2004, with iTunes 5.0.1 and with the recent changes to the .Mac service. In Utilities Update, we present Smasher, a utility for repairing font caches. OSX, Mac, Macintosh, iPod no 5:29 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ podcast@macfixit.com (Ben Wilson) Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:25:46 -0700 92005-java-stuffit Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Solutions for problems with recent Java and Stuffit updates. We discuss workarounds and solutions for issues with the latest Java update (1.3.1 and 1.4.2 Release 2) released by Apple, and with Stuffit Deluxe 10.0 and Stuffit Expander. In Utilities Update, we discuss SteerMouse. OSX, Mac, Macintosh, iPod no 4:07 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ podcast@macfixit.com (Ben Wilson) Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:25:54 -0700 91405-itunes-5-quicktime-stuffit Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Troubleshooting QuickTime 7.0.2 and iTunes 5.0. We continue coverage on iTunes 5.0, and discuss problems with QuickTime 7.0.2. In Utilities Update, we discuss Safari Enhancer. OSX, Mac, Macintosh, iPod no 6:00 http://www.macfixit.com/podlinks/ podcast@macfixit.com (Ben Wilson) Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:05:53 -0700 9905-itunes-50-adobe-cs2 Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Troubleshooting iTunes 5.0, Adobe CS2 We cover first reports on iTunes 5.0, and continue our exploration of issues with Adobe CS2. In Utilities Update, we feature Tiger Cache Cleaner. OSX, Mac, Macintosh, iPod no 5:13 http://macfixit.com/podlinks/ podcast@macfixit.com (Ben Wilson) Tue, 06 Sep 2005 14:45:02 -0700 9605-safari-mighty-mouse-virex-imacg5 Ben Wilson/MacFixIt Troubleshooting Safari, Mighty Mouse and iMac G5s. Also: Virex, SuperDuper. We cover user-reported issues with the latest release of Safari, the all-new Mighty Mouse, and the iMac G5. We also report on the release of Virex for Tiger, and in our Utilities Update, we feature Super Duper. OSX, Mac, Macintosh, iPod no 6:21