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Delete all backups of "filename" from Time Machine not working in Mac OS X 10.8.3? 21 1 (5/11/2013 8:05:03 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. When I right click on a Time Machine (TM)'s back up file to delete ALL back ups. They don't seem to go away. I can still do quick look, restore, etc. on the requested deleted all files! Am I doing... Ant

Show ALL files including the ones that start with periods? 11 1 (5/11/2013 5:41:20 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. Is there a way to show ALL and access files in updated Mac OS X (10.5.8 and 10.8.3)'s Finder without going to Terminal (ls -all)? The reason is why I need to recover older backup copies from Time ... Ant

Sync Notes? 16 3 (5/6/2013 4:58:40 AM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. My client uses Notes in his iPhone 4S' iOS5. How come iTunes doesn't synchronize them to his 13.3" MacBook Pro with Mac OS X 10.8.3 and all updates? We didn't see any settings for Notes in iTunes.... Ant

Which 13.3" MacBook Pro model do I pick from SkinIt? 2 11 (4/7/2013 12:00:26 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. I am trying to order a MacBook Pro skin from http://www.skinit.com/devices/laptop/apple_laptop/apple_macbook_pro ... but it doesn't have the specific model. Does any of these fits closely to a 1... Ant

Is it normal for an old 15" MacBook Pro to be hot on its left side? 36 23 (3/3/2013 5:39:41 AM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello! Is it normal for an old 15" MacBook Pro (bought in 2008; A1260 model) to be burning hot on its left side? Are there fans in it? I saw no vents and felt any air flows. Its battery feels warm (not b... Ant

Can't pause printer in Mac OS X's print queue list with a non-administrator account? 17 26 (1/28/2013 6:26:50 AM) comp.sys.mac.system When I try to pause, it asked me to enter an administrator account name and its password. Why? I could cancel without any problems. It doesn't make any sense. Thank you in advance. :) -- "This isn't a... Ant

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cables without an adapter? 5 51 (12/29/2012 5:59:18 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. Does a pure cable (no adapter) exists from the newer Apple MacBook Pros (e.g., 13.3" MacBook Pro (A1278))' Mini DisplayPorts to HDTVs' HDMI ports exist? Or does one have to get an adapter to use w... Ant

Is it possible to use old PS/2 mice with USB adapters on MacBook Pros? 3 50 (11/4/2012 1:39:25 AM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. For kicks, I tried a couple old PS/2 mice with two different USB adapter brands that have splitters for PS/2 mice and keyboards on one end. However, updated Mac OS X (10.5.8 and 10.8.2) kept detec... Ant

Connect an old parallel HP LaserJet 6P printer to MacBook Pros (Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.8.2)? 56 62 (10/23/2012 3:31:27 AM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. My client would like to know if it is possible to connect his very old parallel HP LaserJet 6P printer to his MacBook Pros since inkjet printers' inks are expensive compared to old reliable and ch... Ant

Can I access my trash bin through Time Machine (TM)? 7 62 (10/6/2012 6:12:22 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello again. I don't see it in Desktop from previous times. Or does TM not archive trash bins? This was in Mac OS X 10.8.2 (Mountain Lion). Thank you in advance. :) -- "They are like the ant... They ... Ant

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HP Deskjet 450 Printer Driver for Mac OS X 10.8.3 (Mountain/Mt. Lion)? 14 43 (3/27/2013 6:25:38 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. Where can I get the correct driver for this almost decade old HP Deskjet 450 printer driver? 13.3" MacBook Pro (2012) Mac OS X 10.8.3 doesn't seem to find the proper driver (currently gives me gen... ANTant (1288)

encrypting tax data 129 17 (3/30/2013 6:11:20 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Can someone recommend a good Mac program for encrypting my tax data? I want to encrypt some PDFs and e-mail them to myself. I don't want to have a lot of problems if my e-mail gets hacked. Thanks. ... bob3904 (233)

Which 13.3" MacBook Pro model do I pick from SkinIt? 2 11 (4/7/2013 12:00:26 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. I am trying to order a MacBook Pro skin from http://www.skinit.com/devices/laptop/apple_laptop/apple_macbook_pro ... but it doesn't have the specific model. Does any of these fits closely to a 1... ant (767)

Increasing DPI/GUI screens in Mac OS X? 36 14 (4/12/2013 1:17:41 AM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. Does Mac OS X (10.5.8 - 10.8.3) have DPI settings like in Windows and Linux's GUI desktops to make things bigger like GUI stuff, texts/fonts, etc. bigger? I cannot seem to find one. I did find zoo... ANTant (1288)

10.9 @ WWDC June 17 16 (4/28/2013 12:57:07 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Various Mac following news sites indicate that 10.9 will be announced at the next WWDC in June. June announce, November release? (ML was announced Feb 2012 and released July 2012). Very cool WWDC logo:... alan.browne (3775)

A quality gaming mouse that won't force me to use braindead drivers? 26 6 (4/30/2013 5:57:01 AM) comp.sys.mac.system So annoyed was I with my latest mouse purchase, I wrote the following to sucessfully request a return: > G'day again XXXX. > > Cheers for putting up with my frustrated venting on the phone just now. As ... jamiekg505 (2514)

Thunderbolt Firmware 3 1 (5/10/2013 5:21:58 PM) comp.sys.mac.system I installed the Thunderbolt firmware update on my mini this morning. From the reboot after downloading it to the login screen took about 20-25 minutes. I never even saw the "progress bar" that is supposed to ... g.kreme (2799)

Browser for 10.5.8 43 1 (5/11/2013 5:30:52 AM) comp.sys.mac.apps Hi all, Can anyone suggest a decent browser for use on an old PPC Mini running 10.5.8? I've tried Opera, Safari and Firefox, none of them seem stable and the dowload sites don't offer much guidance as to w... bp39 (111)

Delete all backups of "filename" from Time Machine not working in Mac OS X 10.8.3? 21 1 (5/11/2013 8:05:03 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. When I right click on a Time Machine (TM)'s back up file to delete ALL back ups. They don't seem to go away. I can still do quick look, restore, etc. on the requested deleted all files! Am I doing... ant (767)

Show ALL files including the ones that start with periods? 11 1 (5/11/2013 5:41:20 PM) comp.sys.mac.system Hello. Is there a way to show ALL and access files in updated Mac OS X (10.5.8 and 10.8.3)'s Finder without going to Terminal (ls -all)? The reason is why I need to recover older backup copies from Time ... ant (767)