Mavericks questions from an "old" OSX user

Hi,
I am having few questions lately on different features of Mavericks. If needed, I can split into different topics, let me know
- Finder
The quick preview became extremely slow, it is now faster to open a picture directly in a program than clicking on the space to see it...
In the cover flow view, previews are not updated when files are moved or deleted. To get it refreshed, I must change the view so the cover flow is refreshed...
Do you know when Apple will decide to provide an update on that?
- Accounts management / sync with Google
I have been using OSX since Tiger, I used to own an Android phone, now an iPhone. I realized that I have a pretty chaotic "Google account" management on my devices, each of them having its own setup. My iPhone has one account for Mail/Cal/Notes using standard type, plus another one for Contacts using cardDAV. My Mac has kind of the same setup, I found 2 different accounts setup (for only one real Google account), and one or the other is set as default in some apps. And of course everything is in sync with iCloud. I think since Apple have been improving its sync management, some stuff is not necessary anymore, or things could be simplified, but today I have no idea what is doing what.
Can someone explain what could be a "good" setup from scratch, to be able to sync everything smoothly? My question can seem stupid, but I actually did try to delete my current accounts and re-set everything, and I actually got the data back on the mac, but when I tried to do some more tests, I realized contacts are not sync back between my local / iCloud / Google properly, and I don't see any easy way to understand the logic, and if things are only pulled but not pushed for example.
I made some research, but I only find old topics that are out of date.
Thanks a lot for your support:)

I've seen the Finder issue as well with slow preview of pictures. I've reported it to Apple so I'm hopefull that it will be fixed. Generally Apple doesn't give details on what may be fixed and when. But you're not alone in noticing that.
As far as account management, you can use many back-end services to keep contacts, etc. You can have Contacts (nee Address Book) set to sync contacts with iCloud and Google if you want. I just use iCloud. If you want to move your contacts from Google to iCloud, I think you could probably just drag the contacts from Google to iCloud from within Address Book. Same with calendar appointments if you want. You just need to ensure both accounts are configured on your Mac and then drag and drop them (If they're not deleted from Google when you drag them over, then you could delete them as a separate step).
I've been using iCloud since it came out and it's been great for me.

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Time Machine question from an ex Windows user

Simple question that sounds stupid but I just wanted to be sure. I'm new to Mac OS so bear with me on this
Let's say I install a program and I want to be rid of completely or it causes some issues, if I use Time Machine to go back to before I installed it will all of the folders/directories that the program created be gone or will it just pull the icon?

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Normally this is only used if you messed something up really bad, or if you had computer problems on one machine so serious that you decided to switch to a new computer, but wanted all the stuff from your old one... from before the troubles began.
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Question from a Newbie wireless user

Please excuse the naivete of this question. I'm completely ignorant on everything pertaining to wireless internet. My old Powerbook 400mHz G4 Titanium has never had wireless of any kind until this week when I bought a PCMCIA wireless adapter. Never used wireless, don't know anything about it.
I started following the instructions on the PCM adapter this morning to get it all set up. I plan to toggle back and forth between wired internet at home and the wireless adapter when I'm out on the road.
I was surprised when I saw the window where I enter my settings that there were no less than ten different internet services flying around the room in my house! I guess I have a lot of wireless neighbors and I could easily access their bandwidth.
I imagine the same would go when I'm in town sitting in the library. They welcome you to use their internet access, but it's in a busy end of town and I'm sure I'll see numerous services available there too.
So I'm clueless on this topic. Again, I've never used wireless internet before - but I've read about these guys who've been arrested in front of coffee houses for stealing bandwidth at WiFi hotspots when they weren't paying customers.
What's the deal with sitting in your living room and using your neighbor's internet access? I know it's not ethical and we should all get our own, but what are legalities? And say I hopped on to someone's internet access +quite accidentally+...how does one get caught if you do it quietly? And have people actually gotten into trouble beyond these two guys that made national news?
I guess my main question is exactly how careful do I need to be to set the correct access service when there are ten immediately available in a public place? Can I just click on whatever signal is strongest and log on without fear of being caught?
I hope somebody knowledgeable can set me straight on this.
Thanks.
-JOHN
ps. Here's the news item on these guys stealing wireless internet access:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2007/05/michigan-man-arrested-for-using- cafes-free-wifi-from-his-car.ars

You may find this technical article I've written helps you:
http://homepage.mac.com/rfwilmut/notes/wireless.html
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Organizational questions from a new iPhoto user

Hello,
I recently purchased iPhoto in hopes that it will help me view my photos easily. I have a large (about 3,000) existing photo collection. I keep this collection very organized, and all photos are in a folder hierarchy of the form 'Year->Month->Day'. The name of each photo begins with the date, such as '2007-01-17 Trees.jpg'. My questions about iPhoto in relation to my existing photos are as follows:
1) If I allow iPhoto to copy my photos, how does iPhoto organize the photos? Do I have any control over this organization or the file naming convention used? Will iPhoto recreate an intelligible directory structure with useful file names, or will all my subsequently imported photos be labeled as "PIC2315..." in a random directory structure?
2) Can I make it such that iPhoto imports my photos and takes the date from the first characters of the file name, and the picture title from the subsequent portion of the file name?
3) Not all of the dates in the metadata accurately reflect the date the photo was taken (some are old photos that were scanned in, some taken before digital cameras had extensive metadata), but the dates used at the beginning of the file names are accurate. Can I use iPhoto to update the date stamp on the photos in my library? Otherwise, the 'organize by date' option is not very useful.
4) Is there any way to move the iPhoto library folder? It looks like, as with iTunes, iPhoto locates its library folder in a conspicuous location, whereas I feel that these files should be relegated to a more discrete location, like the Library folder (in my opinion, the 'pictures' folder should be reserved for images; data files should be stored elsewhere). This is not a big issue, more of an annoyance that Apple imposes its organizational conventions on me without my consent.
Advice on any of these questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
Adrian
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.1)

Hi Adrian
1) If I allow iPhoto to copy my photos, how does iPhoto organize the photos
Here's how the iPhoto Library Folder is organised:
In this folder there are various files, which are the Library itself and some ancillary files. Then you have three folders
Originals are the photos as they were downloaded from your camera or scanner.
(ii) Modified contains edited pics, shots that you have cropped, rotated or changed in any way.
This allows the Photos -> Revert to Original command - very useful if you don't like the changes you've made.
(iii) Data holds the thumbnails the the app needs to show you the photos in the iPhoto Window.
To your specific questions:
Do I have any control over this organization
No. The exception is if you take responsibility for the File Management (In the Preferences, Advanced Pane, Uncheck Copy Files to the iPhoto Library Folder...) That way you can leave your files untouched in your file structure. However, if you do this when you delete a file from iPhoto you will need to delete it from the Finder by hand. Not the case if you let iPhoto do the file management.
Will iPhoto recreate an intelligible directory structure with useful file names, or will all my subsequently imported photos be labeled as "PIC2315..." in a random directory structure?
Yes it will, the files will be in rolls that can be named via the iPhoto Window and which names will be reflected in the Finder. The Pictures will be named as per the file name.
I'm guessing that all of this is so that you can easily and quickly find a file if you need it. However, you're missing the point of iPhoto. It's a Photo Organiser. The idea is you import your pics into it, they are stored (in full view) in the Finder and then everything you need to do can be done via the iPhoto Window. Organise them, arrange them into albums (infinitely more flexible than your current folders - a single pic can be in any number of albums or slideshows, can be in Smart Albums, can be easily edited in external editors and exported easily.) Want to find a file? There are three ways (at least) to get files from the iPhoto Window.
1. Drag and Drop: Drag a photo from the iPhoto Window to the desktop, there iPhoto will make a full-sized copy of the pic.
2. File -> Export: Select the files in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export. The dialogue will give you various options, including altering the format, naming the files and changing the size.
3. Show File: Right- (or Control-) Click on a pic and in the resulting dialogue choose 'Show File'. A Finder window will pop open with the file already selected.
2) Can I make it such that iPhoto imports my photos and takes the date from the first characters of the file name, and the picture title from the subsequent portion of the file name?
No, it will take the date from the EXIF data. However you can edit the date, title etc. from the Info window (the wee 'i' bottom left hand corner.) I think that answers your next question as well.
4. You can put the iPhoto Library Folder anywhere you like, on an external disk, in another place on your HD, whatever. Apple aren't forcing you to do anything. (You can do the same with iTunes too). However, remember the iPhoto Library Folder contains Data and images.
One thing to remember is the standard warning: It is strongly advised that you do not move, change or in anyway alter things in the iPhoto Library Folder as this can cause the application to fail and even lead to data loss.
iPhoto is a very good app, reliable and very flexible. But you do have to work with it. All the work you've done on your folders you can recreate in the iPhoto Window (just drag the folders to the Source Window where they will be imported into Albums). Think of it as a Front End to your photo collection. Up to now you've been using the Finder as a front end, iPhoto is a lot more flexible.
Feel free to ask more if you want further clarification or info.
Regards
TD

A Dumb Question From A New CS3 User

I am in the process of building a new site using CS3. This is
my first experience with this product and I have what I am sure is
a remarkably dumb question. I have an image (a banner ad) centered
on one of the pages and would like to insert a table to the left of
the image without the image moving (i.e. down) from it's current
location. How can this be done?
Thanks!

Thanks!
That worked perfectly.
quote:
Originally posted by:
Newsgroup User
Hi Big,
>I am in the process of building a new site using CS3.
This is my first
> experience with this product and I have what I am sure
is a remarkably
> dumb
> question. I have an image (a banner ad) centered on one
of the pages and
> would
> like to insert a table to the left of the image without
the image moving
> (i.e.
> down) from it's current location. How can this be done?
An easy way is to make your table with two cells, then put
the banner in the
right cell - if you need more subdivison of the left cell,
you can put a
table in it.
Aloha,
Jerry

A few questions from a prospective GarageBand user...

My sister got a new Mac last year, and I love messing around on garageband, but I had a few questions.
I have only recently started to mess around with the non software instruments (i.e. playing an instrument or singing into the microphone that is built into the computer)...I was wondering, is there any way to hook up a better mic to the computer so that I could get better sound quality??
Also, instead of using the keys on my computer, is there any way I could buy a synthesizer at a place like best buy and hook it up to the computer and play it with Garagebad??? Would I be able to use all the "software" sounds that come with the synthesizer as well as the ones on the computer? Could it hook straight up to the computer, or would I have to use a microphone to get the sound off the synthesizer??
Thanks for the help!!

I need a "controller" keyboard in order to play with garage band
a controller to record MIDI (play GB's instruments), if you want to use GB like a tape recorder you could record the audio from a synth (keyboard) into GB
I can't plug in an electronic drum kit that I physically use drum sticks to hit
if it's a MIDI controller drum kit, than you should be able to do so with a MIDI interface. if not, like above, you could use GB liek a tape recorder and plug an audio out of the kit into the Line-In on hte mac.
playing the guitar on garage band as one of the external instruments, what is the best way to do it??
use an audio interface:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#interfaces
some people find pugging a guitar directly into the mac, though most do not:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#pluginguitar
(you can certainly try, it's nearly free, so why not)
Would I have to buy a good external microphone and just put it in front of the amplifier that the guitar is plugged into to get the best sound??
that's the way i do it, and to really capture that amp sound, I think it's best, though it's a little more complicated because you can't really plug a mic into a mac, again you need an interface/preamp

Several Questions from a Seasoned Itunes User...

1) Is there a way to delete all my duplicates, but keep songs with the same title from different albums?
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2) How do I make all the songs by the same artist from the same album only show up once under artist?
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For example, I uploaded a CD by an indie band, and itunes couldn't find the artwork. So I found it on google. But I accidentally pasted the cover of an Amy Winehouse album on one of the tracks. When I copied the new album artwork, it stays until I click another track. Then when I go back to the track I changed, there's Amy again. No matter how many times I delete the tracks, and files, AND itunes, and re-install all of it, the cover art for said track is ALWAYS Amy Winehouse, even though it says it's been changed. How do I fix this?
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-Jackflap

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Cheers

I have the origina iPhone.
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My four wheel drive club has a web site with a large photo section. I was standing out in the middle of parking lot in San Jose, Ca and showing a friend some photos. It opens up a page of small picts to choose from. Select a print and it enlarges, He was amazed at how fast they appeard. Especially given the quantity of photos.

Quick questions from a new ATV user

Hi guys
I've got today my ATV, like it so far...until i updated the software
now seems that when i play a video, the video freeze for few seconds, then it starts again; is kinda annoying especially when you watch a trailer; anyway seems that is random, so nothing that can be done.
My questions:
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2) how can i pair the remote with the ATV only, instead of causing issues to all my MACs at home every time that i try to use the ATV?
3) is there a manual somewhere, except the 3 pages manual available online and in the box?
4) i saw a lot of hacks to play divx and other video formats....any chance to see an update from Apple instead of void the warranty to install these hacks?
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Thanks for the answers
1) by ethernet cable you mean a cross cable between the mac and the ATV, or a simple connection with the router (Airport Extreme)? because in this case i have to unplug the tv and move the ATV in another room...not really practical
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Thanks for your answers!

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When I imported my old photos, I gave them the version name "Old Photos". Now any project I create, the photos I add to it also are automatically given the version name "Old Photos". While I can change this on a photo by photo basis (who would want to), I can't see to find where to change it on a global basis.
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Peter

A Bunch of Rookie Questions from an old DOS guy

Equipment, brand new iMAC 24" with wireless keyboard & mouse, wired LAN.
I started in the computer world with punch cards and the Microsoft world with DOS 2.0. I now have my first MAC so forgive the dumb questions. I bought a big reference book, I've been through it and the help screens but no luck so far.
There doesn't seem to be any uninstall for software. Am I correct in assuming that uninstalling is simply a matter of dragging the software folder to the trash?
How come the Home and End keys don't seem to work in Mail text on my wireless keyboard?
Why doesn't Searchlight display a "didn't find anything" message?
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iMAC Mac OS X (10.4.9)

I'll simply add the following regarding software uninstall:
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Most applications create preference files which are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can located them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term.
There are also several shareware utilities that can uninstall applications:
AppZapper
CleanApp
Yank
SuperPop
Uninstaller
Spring Cleaning
Look for them at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
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Questions From A Potential New User

I am currently using Lightroom, but am excited about the new features in Aperture 1.5. Here are a few questions:
1) When referencing files to their hard drive location on import, can I later move the files on the hard drive using Aperture to do the moving?
2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can I:
a) manually sort the remaining images
b) then rename them in that order (so that the new name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For instance, if I am shooting a building, can I straighten the lines?
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party server using ftp or do I need to export the website, then upload using a separate ftp program?
5) Sometimes when exporting files to a TIF or JPG, I would like to manage these new files in the program as well. Is there a way to import files into Aperture during the export process? Or, would I have to manually import the exported files. And is there a way to tie each exported file to its master?
6) Is there dual monitor support?
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that can be used?
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video card?
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks? For instance, if you rename a group of photos with stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the renaming process?
Thanks!

1) When referencing files to their hard drive
location on import, can I later move the files on the
hard drive using Aperture to do the moving?
according to the overview and a comment from joe schorr in another thread, yes
2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to
their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can
I:
a) manually sort the remaining images
b) then rename them in that order (so that the new
name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
not sure yet, will have to wait to play with it ...
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For
instance, if I am shooting a building, can I
straighten the lines?
do you mean the ability to correct perspective distortion? No ...
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party
server using ftp or do I need to export the website,
then upload using a separate ftp program?
as of the current version, no, and no mention of it in the overiew of new features ...
5) Sometimes when exporting files to a TIF or JPG, I
would like to manage these new files in the program
as well. Is there a way to import files into
Aperture during the export process? Or, would I have
to manually import the exported files. And is there
a way to tie each exported file to its master?
no, manually import, make a stack out them ...
6) Is there dual monitor support?
always has been
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one
photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that
can be used?
no mention in new features - wait and see
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the
performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video
card?
cannot comment on 7300 GT performance with 1.5, it isn't out yet ...
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks?
For instance, if you rename a group of photos with
stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the
renaming process?
as far as i know, if there are selected the get added to the batch process ...
Thanks!
sure thing

A question from a newbie:create user failed.

Hi,there.
I am a newbie on oracle database,and now I meet a question.It is said in the book that you can use:
create user username
identified by password;
to create a user.But when I test:
create user test1
identified by test1;
the system returns:
ORA-01031: insufficient privileges
How does this happen?

944775 wrote:
It looks just like it.Thank you very much.
And then I can't do any practices on this chapter.
Edited by: 944775 on 2012-7-5 下午11:42Why not? If you are doing "practices on this chapter", I would assume you have your own database to practice on. If that is the case, you - own - the database. You cana be sysdba and grant whatever privileges you want.
And if this isn't your own practice database, why not? See http://edstevensdba.wordpress.com/category/opinion/

X220 - questions from a potential new user coming from a macbook pro

I have been using a macbook pro as my primary laptop for the last few years.
But I think it will now be more useful for me to have a windows laptop because I need to run a lot of windows programs and running them on the macbook either via virtualization or dual-booting leads to a mediocre battery life (compared to running OS X). Good battery life is becoming more and more important to me.
Hence, I am considering getting a Thinkpad X220. I have never owned a Thinkpad or other Lenovo laptop. Any help with the questions I have below would be greatly appreciated.
The features I value most on my Macbook are excellent build quality, nice clear display, the multitouch trackpad (gestures such as three finger dragging etc), relatively quiet operation, and excellent technical support. I know Thinkpads are renowned for excellent build quality, but how does the X220 compare on the other features?
I don't expect any Windows laptop will have as good multitouch support as the Macbook. But how does the multitouch support on the X220 compare with other Windows laptops?
Looking at the configuration options for the X220 I see there are a number of screen options. Of the two screens with webcams, one is called HD and the other is called Premium HD. Are these screens the same as TN and IPS (which seem to be the terms used in reviews on the web)?
I am considering buying on ebay instead of new. What is a fool-proof way of identifying whether the screen is HD or premium HD (e.g. a marking or a device manager name)? I ask so that I can instruct ebay sellers to check/confirm the screen type for me.
How easy and costly is it to replace the HD screen with premium HD at a later date?

1) When referencing files to their hard drive
location on import, can I later move the files on the
hard drive using Aperture to do the moving?
according to the overview and a comment from joe schorr in another thread, yes
2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to
their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can
I:
a) manually sort the remaining images
b) then rename them in that order (so that the new
name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
not sure yet, will have to wait to play with it ...
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For
instance, if I am shooting a building, can I
straighten the lines?
do you mean the ability to correct perspective distortion? No ...
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party
server using ftp or do I need to export the website,
then upload using a separate ftp program?
as of the current version, no, and no mention of it in the overiew of new features ...
5) Sometimes when exporting files to a TIF or JPG, I
would like to manage these new files in the program
as well. Is there a way to import files into
Aperture during the export process? Or, would I have
to manually import the exported files. And is there
a way to tie each exported file to its master?
no, manually import, make a stack out them ...
6) Is there dual monitor support?
always has been
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one
photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that
can be used?
no mention in new features - wait and see
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the
performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video
card?
cannot comment on 7300 GT performance with 1.5, it isn't out yet ...
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks?
For instance, if you rename a group of photos with
stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the
renaming process?
as far as i know, if there are selected the get added to the batch process ...
Thanks!
sure thing

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