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[Laneige]

ok, tried a few disc but cant get it done. sianz

objective: create disc image for all my exercise/game disc into my 3TB HDD, then run from there

done: disk utility->create image->cd/dr/no compression.

disc image created, but games disc say insert play disc zzz, the exercise dvd also mounted (the desktop shows the white disk drive icon after i click the *.cdr format) and there's no auto run. open the disc image n its shown as AUDIO_TS VIDEO_TS folders. how to make it auto run?

error: cannot auto run

all disc involved are original ones
TIA

ok managed to solve the exercise DVD.
i mount it then go dvd player n play...

 

[Laneige]

SuperDrive, Whats you guys region?
I inserted my disc bought from Amazon, asked to change to 1.
Current is 6 and when i google, 6 is China

 

[macpork]

hi guys. just wondering whether you all would know how much it costs to repair/replace my macbook pro camera.. cannot be detected and i hardly used it..

 

[PetPet]

hi guys. just wondering whether you all would know how much it costs to repair/replace my macbook pro camera.. cannot be detected and i hardly used it..

If I am not wrong it has to be replaced together with the LCD screen. If you don't use it regularly. Don't bother spending the money.

If AppleCare is still valid. Get it replaced for free.

 

[Laneige]

is there any software from Apple for doing webpages?
Seem like iweb is obsolete?

 

[lDuckRicel]

is it good idea to get the MBA 11" 8gb but 64gb ssd, later upgrade it to OWC 120gb SSD? Or just stick to buy the MBA 11" 8gb 128gb ssd

Anyone can advice?

 

[nash823]

My macbook unibody just died one me . Any shops you guys to recommend to get it checked out? AASP are pretty expensive right? I have a strong feeling it might be my mother board that died because when i plug in my charger the charger light dont light up , the charger is working fine as ive tried it on my other macbook. Gonna be a exp repair may be?

 

[B772ER]

My macbook unibody just died one me . Any shops you guys to recommend to get it checked out? AASP are pretty expensive right? I have a strong feeling it might be my mother board that died because when i plug in my charger the charger light dont light up , the charger is working fine as ive tried it on my other macbook. Gonna be a exp repair may be?

looking at about 1k for logic board replacement. for repairs and diagnostics, best to send to AASP as any repairs or modification done by unauthorised people / technicians will void your warranty coverage

 

[PetPet]

is there any software from Apple for doing webpages?
Seem like iweb is obsolete?

iWeb Alternatives — Building Your Own Website: Sandvox, RapidWeaver or Flux? | Mac.AppStorm

is it good idea to get the MBA 11" 8gb but 64gb ssd, later upgrade it to OWC 120gb SSD? Or just stick to buy the MBA 11" 8gb 128gb ssd

Anyone can advice?

I would get the 128 gig being hassle free.
If you don't mind upgrading then go the 64gig path.

 

[nash823]

looking at about 1k for logic board replacement. for repairs and diagnostics, best to send to AASP as any repairs or modification done by unauthorised people / technicians will void your warranty coverage

Hmm icic, But my warranty is over . Any AASP recommended ?

 

[Errz]

any idea if local shops selling this NuStand Alloy stand? Newer Technology® : Computer Accessories and Upgrades : NuStand™ Alloy for Mac mini

 

[LeonaV]

any idea if local shops selling this NuStand Alloy stand? Newer Technology® : Computer Accessories and Upgrades : NuStand™ Alloy for Mac mini

Try Macshop Pte Ltd (funan 4th floor) It sells a lot of stands. I got my mTower for the MBA/MBP there.

 

[Errz]

Try Macshop Pte Ltd (funan 4th floor) It sells a lot of stands. I got my mTower for the MBA/MBP there.

thanks. will go check it out later.

 

[beary2teddy]

Does anyone have this issue too? I'm using a late 2008 mbp

Whenever I watch youtube videos the cpu usage goes up to 80+% (even 100+%), and the video becomes laggy, audio and video becomes out of sync, whole computer becomes laggy

I have 8gb of ram, so that should be sufficient

 

[B772ER]

Does anyone have this issue too? I'm using a late 2008 mbp

Whenever I watch youtube videos the cpu usage goes up to 80+% (even 100+%), and the video becomes laggy, audio and video becomes out of sync, whole computer becomes laggy

I have 8gb of ram, so that should be sufficient

try a smc and pram reset and see if that helps? also open activity monitor and look out for any runaway applications that may be hogging cpu usage

 

[kwok0037]

Does anyone have this issue too? I'm using a late 2008 mbp

Whenever I watch youtube videos the cpu usage goes up to 80+% (even 100+%), and the video becomes laggy, audio and video becomes out of sync, whole computer becomes laggy

I have 8gb of ram, so that should be sufficient

sometimes I have this issue, I guess its quite normal. But if you want to cool your mbp, I suggest you switch on your aircon, set any temperature less than 22 degree celsius. Not only will it cool your mbp, it will also cool yourself from these days hot weather.

 

[xkiller213]

Whenever I watch youtube videos the cpu usage goes up to 80+% (even 100+%), and the video becomes laggy, audio and video becomes out of sync, whole computer becomes laggy

might be flash... try the HTML5 version on youtube: YouTube

 

[beary2teddy]

might be flash... try the HTML5 version on youtube: YouTube

html5 helps alot..but this problem doesn't happen for my pc desktop

wondering if it's because my mbp is getting old..didn't happen when I first bought it

 

[beary2teddy]

sometimes I have this issue, I guess its quite normal. But if you want to cool your mbp, I suggest you switch on your aircon, set any temperature less than 22 degree celsius. Not only will it cool your mbp, it will also cool yourself from these days hot weather.

cannot set aircon too low..monthly bills expensive $.$

 

[Leaper_SG]

Hi all,

Planning to get a mac mini + Logitech Z5500 5.1 speakers next month.

Read this on apple website :
Setting up iTunes and DVD Player for digital surround sound

Can the mac mini able to play movies mkv with DTS/ac3 audio via the Z-5500 speakers, maybe using VLC player?

This cable should do the trick right?

Thanks in adv.