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Real Name:Steve Howe 
Homepage:www.chesterwalls.info 
Last Login:11 Nov 2009 19:22
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Spotify
Nov 20 2009

KNOWHOWE  Me again. I've just been over to check out their site (www.spotify.com) and notice that their free service has now gone 'invitation only'. You have to apply for an invitation but are warned that "this may take a very long time" and are advised to use the premium service instead at UK£9.99 per month...

Wow, I'm very glad I joined some time ago when everyone was welcome on the free service. I'd better stop recommending it to my penniless friends!  
(Version 0.3.22)

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Spotify
Nov 20 2009

KNOWHOWE  Man, I LOVE Spotify so much! Oh, the sheer joy of entering the name of some band you haven't heard for years and finding their complete catalogue virtually every time. And then to be able to listen to it in flawless quality. It don't get much better.

I hope you Americans get this soon. You don't know what you're missing.  
(Version 0.3.22)

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Google Chrome
Nov 18 2009

KNOWHOWE  " I think Chrome does it right. Would you really want to download and run binaries and exec files (on PC) to your machine without knowing it they are going to do? What Chrome does is to warn you and get your confirmation before it download the files. Safari has a preference option where it says that it can open a "safe" file for you but I think it is still risky for some users".

Yeah? Well in this case that's bollocks and you know it. Using something of the order of Safari's terminology- "Safari 4.04.dmg is a file you downloaded from the internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" would do nicely. Implying that reputable software produced by a rival "may harm your computer" is quite unacceptable and obviously designed to scare off those who know no better.   
(Version 4.0.249.0)

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Google Chrome
Nov 17 2009

KNOWHOWE  I was test running the last release of Chrome a while back, browsing MacUpdate, when I saw the new update to Safari. Hitting download, I was gobsmacked to see a message appear at the bottom of Chrome's window advising me-

"Downloading this type of file can harm your computer. Are you sure you want to download Safari 4.04.dmg?"

Now THAT'S unsporting- and bloody sinister. I was thinking Chrome was a nice little browser until that occured. Not any more- it went straight in the bin.  
(Version 4.0.249.0)

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Google Chrome
Nov 18 2009

CSPGQQT  I think Chrome does it right. Would you really want to download and run binaries and exec files (on PC) to your machine without knowing it they are going to do? What Chrome does is to warn you and get your confirmation before it download the files. Safari has a preference option where it says that it can open a "safe" file for you but I think it is still risky for some users.  
(Version 4.0.249.0)

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Google Chrome
Nov 18 2009

KNOWHOWE  " I think Chrome does it right. Would you really want to download and run binaries and exec files (on PC) to your machine without knowing it they are going to do? What Chrome does is to warn you and get your confirmation before it download the files. Safari has a preference option where it says that it can open a "safe" file for you but I think it is still risky for some users".

Yeah? Well in this case that's bollocks and you know it. Using something of the order of Safari's terminology- "Safari 4.04.dmg is a file you downloaded from the internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" would do nicely. Implying that reputable software produced by a rival "may harm your computer" is quite unacceptable and obviously designed to scare off those who know no better.   
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Google Chrome
Nov 18 2009

CSPGQQT  Well, if you say so then I do not have much to say because I think, with due respect, you do not seem to know too much how software works.  
(Version 4.0.249.0)

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Google Chrome
Nov 19 2009

WAHA.06X36  It claims that for ALL dmg files, not just for "reputable software produced by a rival".  
(Version 4.0.249.0)

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The Unarchiver
Nov 17 2009

KNOWHOWE  Great freeware. Many thanks, mr developer, for your hard work.  
(Version 2.2)

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Google Chrome
Nov 13 2009

KNOWHOWE  I was perusing MacUpdate using the new Google Chrome browser the other day and saw the new Safari update. Hitting the 'download', i was surprised to see a message at the bottom of the window telling me-

"This kind of file can damage your computer. Are you sure you want to download Safari 4.04.dmg?"

Pretty usporting what? I was thinking Chrome was a pretty cool browser until this happened...   
(Version 4.0.245.0)

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Google Chrome
Nov 13 2009

UMAROMC  ...and there's no setting to have Chrome deem DMG files as 'safe'?  
(Version 4.0.245.0)

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Google Chrome
Nov 14 2009

ILGAZ  based on how they act by default, DMG files aren't really "safe" things to begin with.

Look up "internet enabled disk image", "installer runs as administrator". Treating DMG as unsafe means they know the Mac platform, not the opposite.

Check Safari setting 'Open "safe" files after downloading'. Wonder why Apple uses quoting?  
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Google Chrome
Nov 14 2009

UMAROMC  I forgot about DMGs possibly being internet-enabled.

And, of course, the "safe" is in quotes in order to indemnify Apple and place the onus for judgment of "safe" in the hands of the user.

Lawyers.  
(Version 4.0.245.0)

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Apple Safari
Nov 11 2009

KNOWHOWE  Weirdly, I was perusing MacUpdate using the new Google Chrome browser and saw this Safari update.. Hitting the 'download', i was surprised to see a message at the bottom of the window telling me-

"This kind of file can damage your computer. Are you sure you want to download Safari 4.04.dmg?"

I was thinking Chrome was a pretty cool browser until this happened...  
(Version 4.0.4)

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Apple Safari
Nov 11 2009

KAWAII  Mate, have you heard of 'Software Update'? Well - use it, that is why it is included Mac OS X.  
(Version 4.0.4)

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Apple Safari
Nov 11 2009

SYZZYGY  Knowhowe, Let that be a lesson to you; getting involved with anything Google is like falling into a cesspool.  
(Version 4.0.4)

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Mac OS Classic Sound Pack
Nov 11 2009

KNOWHOWE  Thanks for these. Brilliantly evocative.

Requirements is described as Power PC but the wav files work fine in Snow Leopard..  
(Version 1.4)

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Hulu Desktop
Nov 10 2009

KNOWHOWE  New update, same problem: once again, a la my earlier post, this won't work if you're not in the US so don't bother dowloading it.

If you're in the UK, give Zattoo a try. It gets most channels that Frreview offers and works very well.

www.zattoo.com

Or have you found something better?  
(Version 0.9.7.2)

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Jetpack
Oct 12 2009

KNOWHOWE  Wow! Jetpack is back! I used to play this on my Umax Mac clone running OS8...

This version has a lot more bells 'n' whistles but I found setting it to the 'classic' mode makes it closely resemble the old game I knew and loved.

What IS missing, though, is the wonderful original evocative soundtrack. The included tunes in this version are ok but please, Mr. Developer, bring the original music!

Yes, the grapics ARE pretty crude but that's ok by me- a blast from the past. I love it!

Thanks!  
(Version 1.1SL)

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BBC ListenAgain Widget
Oct 11 2009

KNOWHOWE  Is it just me or does this great widget no longer work under 10.6?  
(Version 3.5)

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SeaMonkey
Oct 10 2009

KNOWHOWE  I must admit to not yet getting to know the browser itself but very much appreciate the easy-to-use IRC feature of this package. Have found myself sitting up far too late at night indulging in quizzes such as

irc-//dalnet/chat-trivia

as a result!  
(Version 2.0rc1)

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PandoCalendar
Oct 4 2009

KNOWHOWE  I love this little app too and it's been a fixture on my desktop for many years. Thanks to the developer!

Anyone noticed anything new and different in this version? Seems identical to me...  
(Version 7.0.7)

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Carbon Copy Cloner
Sep 24 2009

KNOWHOWE  @ CHAS_M Thanks for the advice. Wise words which I will act upon.  
(Version 3.3)

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Carbon Copy Cloner
Sep 23 2009

KNOWHOWE  I apologise if ths seems a stupid question but why would I need to use this if I'm using Time Machine to backup my HD? I'd really like to know so my stuff is as secure as I can make it. Thanks.  
(Version 3.3)

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Carbon Copy Cloner
Sep 23 2009

CHAS_M  With hard drive space so cheap these days, why not use both?

TM is fabulous for retrieving individual items or even doing a full restore, but Carbon Copy Cloner (and its main rival SuperDuper!) take a different approach, allowing you to create a **bootable** clone of your hard drive.

This can be GREAT for quickly troubleshooting a sudden issue, or getting up to speed FAST after a failure, and for other things. Like I said, I have a partitioned drive for TM backups AND a separate HD for clone backups. It's all set to be done automatically, and the peace of mind is very reassuring.  
(Version 3.3)

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RadioRocker
Sep 17 2009

KNOWHOWE  Works great for me on my MBP here in the UK. A real insight into American radio- thanks!  
(Version 2.0.5)

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Apple Safari
Aug 11 2009

KNOWHOWE  I wish I hadn't rushed into updating from the beta with Safari Buddy to restore the blue progress bar. I've tried to re-install it but the system won't let me. The top tabs were perfect in conjunction with WindowShade. Anyone know how do this?

I thought some clever person would have produced a way of giving us the choice of having these popular features by now but seemingly not... a shame.  
(Version 4.0.3)

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Apple Safari
Aug 11 2009

BILLY THE BIKER  e me at ssbiker at g and I'll hook you up with the installer for the beta.  
(Version 4.0.3)

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Apple Safari
Aug 11 2009

BILLY THE BIKER  e me at (ssbiker at g) and I'll send you the beta installer and uninstaller  
(Version 4.0.3)

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FruitMenu
Jul 12 2009

KNOWHOWE  Thanks for the update.

I don't like to have much in the way of 'add-ons' on my system but Unsanity's FruitMenu and WindowShade are exceptions.

Note that they both reproduce superb features Apple, in its 'wisdom' has done away with- a proper Apple menu and the ability to windowshade and minimise windows. Both splendid aids to productivity and efficiency I couldn't be without.

What possessed Apple to remove these features is beyond me. Thanks to Unsanity for restoring them!

I've never had a moment's bother with either incidentally.  
(Version 3.7.2)

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FruitMenu
Aug 10 2009

STAR-AFFINITY  I think the reason is that it's much quicker to hide the app instead of fiddling with each window. People should use hide more and minimize less (if at all...)! :)  
(Version 3.7.3)

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Apple Safari
Jun 8 2009

KNOWHOWE  Yes, I too loved the tabs at the top and want them back please.

And I HATE that static 'loading' thing on the right hand side of the address window. It provides no feedback about how the page is loading whatsoever. I want my blue progress bar back NOW!

Some good people were pretty quick off the mark to write little apps to put right the things we didn't like about the beta- such as restoring the progress bar. Help, we need you again!  
(Version 4.0)

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Apple Safari
Jun 8 2009

BLUESTAR  Love the new Safari. Fast as hell and slick. Like the new tab bar arrangement better than the "tabs on top" BS and I also like the "loading" dark blue mini indicator instead of the light blue progress going across the entire URL field. so 80's looking, so 20th Century... :-)  
(Version 4.0)

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Apple Safari
Jun 8 2009

BOOOMWHADIS  This crippled progress 'indicator' instead of a REAL progress bar is the reason i'm not updating to 4.0. I think it's reasonable to expect an instant and intuitive representation of the page loading progress, like any other browser does. Instead of such a retarded, Microsoft-ish 'sorry, we're still busy' crap.   
(Version 4.0)

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Apple Safari
Jun 8 2009

EXORZIST  The progress indicator provides visual feedback about the loading state. I noticed some clever color- and transparency changes. Fun to watch :)  
(Version 4.0)

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Apple Safari
Jun 9 2009

GBK  Does this works to have Tabs on top ? (before I install new one) :

defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4TabBarIsOnTop -bool YES

Thanks for feed back please...  
(Version 4.0)

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Hulu Desktop
Jun 7 2009

KNOWHOWE  If you're not in the USA, don't bother downloading this as it won't work. Thanks for not bothering to let us know in advance... Jeez.  
(Version 0.9.4)

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Hulu Desktop
Jun 7 2009

STROB  Too bad because .9.4 has made some progress. The interface is now responsive. Moving in the menu is now really possible. Video quality adjustment is responsive for me too. Frame rate has gotten better although that is still not saying much considering Hulu's video quality.

Now for the bad news. Hulu's "high" quality is very jerky. Medium quality is better but the quality is poor. Low quality is too horrible to consider watching. CPU still revs up to 100% and that is using Flash 9. I would not even attempt to use Flash 10 with this.  
(Version 0.9.4)

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Hawkscope
Jun 7 2009

KNOWHOWE   I think I'll be sticking with FruitMenu, thanks- not free like Hawkscope but excellent; reliable, highly configurable and lives under the Apple menu, where it should be.  
(Version 0.6.1)

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DateLine
May 9 2009

KNOWHOWE  Tried it, didn't like it. I'll be sticking with PandoCalendar.  
(Version 0.4)

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Jacqueline Go
Apr 22 2009

KNOWHOWE  Hear hear to that. I was very pleased whe I spotted this but, oh dear- Intel only? Why?  
(Version 2.1)

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Jacqueline Go
Apr 22 2009

MISHA  See the reply to the previous comment...  
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WindowShade X
Apr 17 2009

KNOWHOWE  Wow, 153 reviews. This is obviously a popular piece of kit- or used to be, judging by some of the comments..

I must have been one of the lucky ones as I've never had a moment's problem with WindowShade- or with Unsanity's FruitMenu, two programmes I absolutely adore and couldn't be without.

As has frequently been observed, why windowshading was ever removed from the OS remains a mystery so I, for one, am very grateful for this excellent piece of software.   
(Version 4.3b1)

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Safari 4 Buddy
Mar 5 2009

KNOWHOWE  Yes, thanks from me too.

I personally love the top tabs and will be keeping them where they are but it's a great relief to once again have the real feedback provided by the blue progress bar. After applying the change and relaunching Safari, you just have to go to 'customise toolbar' and add the old-style 'stop/reload' button.

Got rid of the Google suggestions nonsense too.  
(Version 1.0)

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Find File
Dec 25 2008

KNOWHOWE  Great little piece of efficient nostalia that does what it says really well and takes up hardly any space. I'll be using this a lot. Thanks!  
(Version 0.1)

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Apple Mac OS X
Dec 16 2008

KNOWHOWE  After waiting an age to download the large combo updater from an unbelievably slow connection to Apple, all I got was,

"the following disc image failed to mount. error -4960"

Cheers boys. What a waste of time and effort.

Is it worth trying again? God knows...  
(Version 10.5.6)

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Apple Mac OS X
Dec 16 2008

SWISHER  I updated both ppc and intel macs using the combo updater from Apples site. All worked very well.

If having trouble start in safe mode and repeat the combo update.   
(Version 10.5.6)

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Rivened
Nov 27 2008

KNOWHOWE  These are dreadful. I was a great fan of Riven and, out of curiousity, downloaded Rivened when it first appeared- only to bin it as soon as I laid eyes on the deeply mediocre contents.

Could do better, as they used to say in school...  
(Version 1.1)

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Rivened
Nov 29 2008

MACNERD1984  Sadly, I have to agree. The Dev is clearly very into Riven (me too) so maybe these wallpapers were more personal for him, but they come across as pretty unimaginative. A simple Google search will yield some nice Riven wallpapers that I would say certainly bring it all back a lot more than these do. Definitely could be improved.  
(Version 1.1)

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Rivened
Nov 29 2008

MACNERD1984  Just wanted to add, you can extract data (Images etc.) from your Riven install using Riveal, which is available on MU. Might be handy for grabbing those amazing scenes...  
(Version 1.1)

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iPlayer Grabber
Nov 23 2008

KNOWHOWE  There's also 'iPlayer Downloader' available which works well for me.  
(Version 0.95)

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Livestation
Sep 24 2008

KNOWHOWE  A fine piece of work no doubt but the range of available stations is disappointing. Al-Jazeera? Bloomberg? Why would I want to watch the likes of these? No BBC TV and UK ITV stations listed in search but not working. Most of the rest just rubbish. Decent range of radio stations admittedly but I have better means of accessing them- iTunes and a radio...  
(Version 2.0.18)

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Livestation
Nov 12 2008

SHOTGUNWEDDINGS  There's a total of 1921 channels and more new ones coming!

Did you bother to visit the developer's site and add more channels to your player?

Obviously not.

LOL  
(Version 2.3)

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BBC ListenAgain Widget
Sep 3 2008

KNOWHOWE  Well, I downloaded the new version but soon noted that the genre categories present in the version I was using- 3.2- have now been omitted. Now it's just listing the major stations.

I never had any problems with the earlier version and have consequently gone back to it.   
(Version 3.33)

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Sol
Oct 19 2007

KNOWHOWE  Nice work- I'll be keeping this- but I agree about the clock. Please make it a 'real' one with two hands and then we can delete our other clock widgets!  
(Version 1.2.3)

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