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Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Oct 22nd, 2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,101
Posted By BlackViper
The "dirty" issue with white iPhones, at least...

The "dirty" issue with white iPhones, at least with my white 4S, is around the seams. After a year of use, with no case, my iPhone is starting to get black lines where dirt has worked it's way in...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes May 26th, 2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,623
Posted By BlackViper
I got my iPhone 4 unlocked by Rogers and it was a...

I got my iPhone 4 unlocked by Rogers and it was a pain-in-the-ass. You had to be transferred through about 4 different departments each with it's own list of requirements; phone must have been...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jan 4th, 2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,774
Posted By BlackViper
For the benefit of others who may find this...

For the benefit of others who may find this thread; a mini SIM can be trimmed to microSIM size and will work fine.
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Jan 2nd, 2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By BlackViper
There are systems that are designed to re-surface...

There are systems that are designed to re-surface optical disks. Try looking at your local video game store for one; if you only need a couple disks done they may offer the service themselves.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Dec 9th, 2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By BlackViper
Not sure exactly what you are trying to ask; do...

Not sure exactly what you are trying to ask; do you have 2 iTunes libraries on each computer(for each person) using separate Apple ID's for purchases in each? Is your Apple ID an Apple...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Dec 8th, 2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By BlackViper
Seems to me, you can use as many Apple IDs as you...

Seems to me, you can use as many Apple IDs as you like. In my case, iCloud forced me to use a new Apple ID so I use one for App Store purchases and another for everything else. Only issue is...
Forum: iPhone, iPad, iPod & iOS Nov 6th, 2011, 04:36 AM
Replies: 2
Wanted To Buy iPhone with Sasktel
Views: 528
Posted By BlackViper
What are you looking to pay?

What are you looking to pay?
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Oct 11th, 2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,832
Posted By BlackViper
Out of warranty repair is what you're looking...

Out of warranty repair is what you're looking for. Apple will send you a refurbished model, I've had 3 and they are indistinguishable from a new phone. Turn-around is less than 5 business days by...
Forum: Anything Mac Jul 14th, 2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,144
Posted By BlackViper
If noise is an issue and performance is not(since...

If noise is an issue and performance is not(since you are looking at an over 5 year old Power Mac) have you considered the MacMini Server? Or any mac mini upgraded to Lion server next week. Not...
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting Jul 14th, 2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,305
Posted By BlackViper
I believe flash cards are similar to SSDs in that...

I believe flash cards are similar to SSDs in that they must erase whole blocks of data before they can be re-written; this will drastically reduce write speeds on a card that has been mostly filled,...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Jul 14th, 2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,471
Posted By BlackViper
Dr. Martens in Canada

The time has come for me to find another pair of shoes for the kitchen. I've been using Dr. Martens oxford style safety shoes for many years but always have trouble finding the ones I want in Canada...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jun 14th, 2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,867
Posted By BlackViper
I would guess the 10 min estimate is the time...

I would guess the 10 min estimate is the time required to get a replacement unit from the store-room and run it through the activation process. Apples out-of-warranty repair for iPhone is a swap for...
Forum: Anything Mac May 14th, 2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,110
Posted By BlackViper
I'd like to second Disk Utility; if you are...

I'd like to second Disk Utility; if you are looking for a master copy of your DVD including menus, multiple audio tracks, special features, etc. Then Disk Utility will do that. The only negative is...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Apr 13th, 2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,539
Posted By BlackViper
Double post is better than a new thread? ...

Double post is better than a new thread?

Sasktel released an iPhone carrier update last week in preparation for getting the iPhone officially. Also I am told that there was a change in the...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Mar 23rd, 2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,552
Posted By BlackViper
I agree this comes up anytime there is a new...

I agree this comes up anytime there is a new product released, or a change in the exchange rate. Nobody ever credits companies when they err on our side; iTunes music was the same price, even when...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Mar 11th, 2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By BlackViper
I'm curious which phone the OP had before the...

I'm curious which phone the OP had before the iPhone. How many devices have new software released for them? I know that my iPhones were my only phones that had software updates made available.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Feb 12th, 2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,539
Posted By BlackViper
I would think that VVM and FaceTime are...

I would think that VVM and FaceTime are prerequisites for SaskTel to sell the iPhone. I'm hoping that VVM will be an equal substitue to their enhanced voicemail, I'm not willing to pay more just for...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Feb 11th, 2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,541
Posted By BlackViper
I ended up subscribing to Skype's unlimited...

I ended up subscribing to Skype's unlimited US/Canada plan, texts seem to get through OK and I can check my voicemails on the iMac, then call back over Skype. Sasktel's customer service tells me...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Feb 6th, 2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,541
Posted By BlackViper
I'm in Saskatoon, near Wildwood golf course. The...

I'm in Saskatoon, near Wildwood golf course. The signal is about 2 bars outside, almost nothing inside; sometimes I am unable to make calls even with 2 bars showing. Skype would work for us except...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Feb 5th, 2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,541
Posted By BlackViper
Gaps in Sasktel HSPA network

So my significant other and I recently signed up for Sasktel's HSPA service, it is great for the most part but there are holes in the coverage. Specifically, we don't get a consistent signal in our...
Forum: Anything Mac Jan 26th, 2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 308
Views: 24,018
Posted By BlackViper
My problem with UBB is that it complicates the...

My problem with UBB is that it complicates the existing pricing structures. Many complaints are more appropriately directed at the price plans available rather than UBB in general. I would have no...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jan 10th, 2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,031
Posted By BlackViper
My 3GS was originally bought at Future-shop as...

My 3GS was originally bought at Future-shop as they were the only place to have stock at the time. The problem, as I was told, is that Rogers will only unlock a phone that they (or an authorized...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jan 8th, 2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,031
Posted By BlackViper
Unlock Apple warrantied 3GS

So your previously mentioned Applestore 3GS has been unlocked? Do you have any suggestions of what to tell the unlocking dept so they will do mine? The last guy I talked to seemed upset that I had...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jan 7th, 2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,031
Posted By BlackViper
Here's something new, I just called Rogers to...

Here's something new, I just called Rogers to unlock my 3GS, they say they can only unlock handsets provided by Rogers, not the repair/replacement provided by Apple. Apparently any hardware issues...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Dec 24th, 2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 789
Posted By BlackViper
Third party

Check out the Comply website, they make foam replacement tips for many brands of in-ear headphones. They are semi disposable (last about 3 months depending on the user), but create an excellent seal...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Dec 20th, 2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By BlackViper
Sounds like the main computer is hogging up all...

Sounds like the main computer is hogging up all your bandwidth, are you running torrents?. iStat menus or istat pro can help tell you how much data is being sent/received by each computer. It...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Dec 20th, 2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,477
Posted By BlackViper
I agree with CubaMark, restore the iPad as new...

I agree with CubaMark, restore the iPad as new and then use the gifting feature in the App store to purchace any apps you'd like to include, maybe an iTunes gift card so she can choose some apps...
Forum: Anything Mac Dec 18th, 2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,303
Posted By BlackViper
If you know someone with a laptop and the cables...

If you know someone with a laptop and the cables to hook it up to a TV, see how that looks to you. I have a 20" iMac (1650 X 1050) connected to my 40" HDTV (1080p) even at proper viewing distances I...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Dec 17th, 2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,031
Posted By BlackViper
According to the rep I talked to, you do not need...

According to the rep I talked to, you do not need to be a current customer to have your phone unlocked; you simply need to not be tied to the contract that you used to get that particular device. I...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Dec 15th, 2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,031
Posted By BlackViper
As much as I hate Rogers, I think they've got the...

As much as I hate Rogers, I think they've got the right to run their business as they see fit. When you buy a phone from Rogers it is yours, not loaned/leased/rented. If you have a problem with the...
Forum: Anything Mac Dec 5th, 2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,140
Posted By BlackViper
Newer machines will have more room for upgrades...

Newer machines will have more room for upgrades in the future. Are you considering this a long-term investment? RAM/Storage prices drop fast. OTOH, the machine you are looking at is very close...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Dec 4th, 2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By BlackViper
I agree that better public transit would help,...

I agree that better public transit would help, i'm in the situation of having a quick route from where i live, to work but the busses don't run early enough for me. I know many who would take the...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Dec 2nd, 2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,619
Posted By BlackViper
If you swipe right in the multitasking bar there...

If you swipe right in the multitasking bar there is now a volume slider. I guess this is new to 4.2?
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Nov 27th, 2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,109
Posted By BlackViper
I went home to Bruno SK 2 weeks ago and my cell...

I went home to Bruno SK 2 weeks ago and my cell signal dropped soon after leaving Saskatoon. It seems my Rogers iPhone 4 will not use Sasktel's HSPA network. Rogers does have GPRS in the North...
Forum: Anything Mac Nov 16th, 2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,099
Posted By BlackViper
The Wiimote is the infrared sensor, the Wii...

The Wiimote is the infrared sensor, the Wii "Sensor bar" is really just an array of infrared lights. You can get a third party wireless sensor bar, or in a pinch, emulate one with a pair of...
Forum: Anything Mac Nov 16th, 2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,341
Posted By BlackViper
I've been using it about a year and couldn't do...

I've been using it about a year and couldn't do without. Pages load significantly faster without flash and you can whitelist any that you would like to always load the flash content. On a portable...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Nov 14th, 2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 875
Posted By BlackViper
I get my plan through Rogers wireless. Is only...

I get my plan through Rogers wireless. Is only $5/mo and I believe is slightly better than the basic CAA. I've used it a few times and always had good service in a reasonably timely fashion.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Nov 11th, 2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,393
Posted By BlackViper
1: If you buy an iPhone from Rogers it will come...

1: If you buy an iPhone from Rogers it will come with the appropriate SIM, you may have to pay a $35 activation fee to transfer your account to the new SIM. If you don't want to extend your plan you...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Nov 8th, 2010, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,141
Posted By BlackViper
Apple In-ear Headphones

I am thoroughly pleased with my Apple In-ear Headphones. They have the in-line mic/remote for your iPhone and will fit with a bumper or other cases. They may not be the best available but are good...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Oct 16th, 2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,225
Posted By BlackViper
The original iPhone is GSM or 2G. Sasktel's new...

The original iPhone is GSM or 2G. Sasktel's new network is HSPA or 3G. You would need an iPhone 3G or newer, unlocked, to use with Sasktel. The difference is Rogers had a GSM network which was...
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting Sep 28th, 2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By BlackViper
Check your TM preferences when you do the initial...

Check your TM preferences when you do the initial backup; I believe that system files are optional. It shouldn't matter anyway; as the Snow Leopard upgrade disk works just fine by itself, you don't...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Sep 25th, 2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,542
Posted By BlackViper
Not necessarily

I believe that if you use Apple's out-of-warranty repair service, the remainder of your AppleCare will still apply to the "repaired" phone.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Sep 25th, 2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,951
Posted By BlackViper
2 users?

Are the 2 iPhones for different people; are they using different iTunes accounts? If you want to share paid apps within your household just login to your iTunes account from their iTunes library(or...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Aug 13th, 2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,035
Posted By BlackViper
Apple - Assistance - iPhone - AppleCare Advance...

Apple - Assistance - iPhone - AppleCare Advance Replacement Service pour iPhone (http://www.apple.com/ca/support/iphone/service/exchange/)

Apple's repair options and rates. Call first and arrange...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Aug 5th, 2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,683
Posted By BlackViper
Why not?

I lined up for the 3G on launch day because I had the day off anyway, and it was a good chance to listen to some George Carlin I had recently downloaded. I was 3rd in line about 3 hours before the...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Jul 17th, 2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,913
Posted By BlackViper
Dyson rocks

The girl-friend and I invested in a dyson last year and I think they are well worth the money. Warranty is 5 years so I'm expecting it to last a long time. The engineering effort is amazing; ...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Jun 25th, 2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,606
Posted By BlackViper
How about "verbal" when they mean "oral"? ...

How about "verbal" when they mean "oral"?
Also "au jus" as in "would you like some au jus with your sandwich?"
"No I would just like my sandwich au jus"
Forum: Anything Mac Jun 22nd, 2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,164
Posted By BlackViper
I suspect ownership is not important to Apples...

I suspect ownership is not important to Apples repair team. If one of their warrantied products needs repair, it will be fixed and returned to the person that submitted it(i recall hearing this...
Forum: Anything Mac Jun 4th, 2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By BlackViper
Do you have a Mac with applecare, or one that is...

Do you have a Mac with applecare, or one that is eligible for applecare? This would cover the Time Capsule as well. If the light won't stay on at all, I'd suspect a repair is needed.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jun 4th, 2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,514
Posted By BlackViper
If you have a Wi-Fi enabled computer connected to...

If you have a Wi-Fi enabled computer connected to a wired network then you can use it to share internet over Wi-Fi. This will mean that the Wi-Fi is only available when the computer is running. ...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! May 29th, 2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,182
Posted By BlackViper
Sasktel is good

Advertised is 5Mbps down, 640Kbps up. I get about 90% of that all the time. No cap/shaping, excellent quality of service. The downside is their POS 2Wire gateways, they never work as well as they...
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting May 16th, 2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By BlackViper
Could you expand on the 12 GB number you quoted? ...

Could you expand on the 12 GB number you quoted? Is this a typical back-up size or just an isolated example. TM only back-ups whole files so a minor change to a large file, or minor changes to a...
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting May 16th, 2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By BlackViper
Are you modifying any large files? Torrenting in...

Are you modifying any large files? Torrenting in particular can cause Time Machine to have large backups.

TM doesn't do "monthly" backups, it consolidates the hourly ones into daily and weekly...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! May 13th, 2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,387
Posted By BlackViper
I beleive the reccomendation of the city of...

I beleive the reccomendation of the city of Saskatoon is to allow one metre between the cyclist and the curb, or other vehicles. A pedal bike is much more sensitive to road conditions than...
Forum: Anything Mac May 6th, 2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By BlackViper
You can customize

While you can't "build" a Mac in the same manner as a PC you can still save a little money. Apple often over-charges for things like RAM or HDDs so you could get a Mac Pro with minimal RAM/HDD and...
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting May 4th, 2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,744
Posted By BlackViper
You must disable routing on either the 2wire OR...

You must disable routing on either the 2wire OR the Airport. To disable routing on the 2wire requires an admin login, likely only your ISP has this password. You can put the Airport in bridge mode...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! May 3rd, 2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,338
Posted By BlackViper
A bus-powered USB Drive will be cheaper than...

A bus-powered USB Drive will be cheaper than flash memory , particularly if you are storing more than is convenient on DVDs. You could get a pair of 500GB WD passport drives(about $100 each), one to...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! May 3rd, 2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,338
Posted By BlackViper
You say you would like it to be PC and Mac...

You say you would like it to be PC and Mac compatible; will you be moving the drive between systems or bringing a portable computer to the stationary drive? A 3.5" drive is the cheapest option but...
Forum: Anything Mac Apr 30th, 2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,814
Posted By BlackViper
I believe that there is an intel version of the...

I believe that there is an intel version of the D2 installer/launcher on the blizzard website. You will launch this app to install/play D2 instead of the Classic version on the disk. I still play...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Apr 26th, 2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By BlackViper
I'm not sure about home sharing but there is an...

I'm not sure about home sharing but there is an easy way for her to use your paid apps. Just login to your iTunes account from her iTunes library or iPod and you can re-download your apps free of...
Forum: Anything Mac Apr 20th, 2010, 07:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,360
Posted By BlackViper
It's been my experience that prices on classified...

It's been my experience that prices on classified sites are all over the place. People aren't necessarily paying those prices, it's what the seller is asking. I would check E-bay as they will tell...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Apr 11th, 2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,282
Posted By BlackViper
As i understand, the down-sampled copy only...

As i understand, the down-sampled copy only exists on your synced device. I'm glad Apple released this feature as i can now fit my whole music library on my iPhone. Quality depends largely on your...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Apr 7th, 2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,498
Posted By BlackViper
I'm well aware of the content of the earlier...

I'm well aware of the content of the earlier posts, I didn't see any mention of why Rogers is replacing the phone instead of Apple. The OP has already expressed that he will not be using the...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Apr 6th, 2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,498
Posted By BlackViper
I'm curious why you are getting the replacement...

I'm curious why you are getting the replacement from Rogers. Have you even tried to call Apple? You can get a refurbished replacement for just over $200. This will preserve the original warranty...
Forum: Anything Mac Apr 5th, 2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,936
Posted By BlackViper
Time machine, couldn't you set it up to backup...

Time machine, couldn't you set it up to backup the Data drive to the off-site drive.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Mar 31st, 2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,460
Posted By BlackViper
You could sell them in the App store

You could sell them in the App store
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Mar 31st, 2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,914
Posted By BlackViper
FTR: there is a special iPhone plan (on Rogers at...

FTR: there is a special iPhone plan (on Rogers at least) though mkolesa is right that you can use any plan you like.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Mar 30th, 2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,914
Posted By BlackViper
Any standard SIM will work with the iPhone so...

Any standard SIM will work with the iPhone so long as the phone is unlocked, or locked to the carrier that provided the SIM
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting Mar 28th, 2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 618
Posted By BlackViper
Drive performance in Drobo

It's time to add another drive to my FW800 Drobo and i'm looking for some advice. Mainly will the speed of the drive affect the Drobo's performance. The 2TB 5400 drives such as the WD Green are a...
Forum: Anything Mac Mar 28th, 2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,541
Posted By BlackViper
iTunes is not part if iLife, but iWeb is;...

iTunes is not part if iLife, but iWeb is; difference being you will get free updates to iTunes.

Some of my essential software includes:

iStat menus — to but a wealth of system info in the...
Forum: Anything Mac Mar 25th, 2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,258
Posted By BlackViper
With XP I had the task bar at the top of the...

With XP I had the task bar at the top of the screen, a quick-launch toolbar with common apps/folders on the right, and a URL bar on the bottom all set to show/hide independently. My point being that...
Forum: Anything Mac Mar 25th, 2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,258
Posted By BlackViper
All OS's are different

There are a number of things I had to get used to when I switched to the Mac platform but I would consider it equivalent to moving from XP to Vista or Windows 7. Some software/drivers work better in...
Forum: Anything Mac Mar 19th, 2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,228
Posted By BlackViper
A credit card will only give you the current rate...

A credit card will only give you the current rate if your purchase is priced in a foreign currency. Why would products at a Canadian retailer be priced in non-Canadian currency? What if I wanted to...
Forum: Anything Mac Mar 19th, 2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,228
Posted By BlackViper
So as I understand the OP, Apple should set the...

So as I understand the OP, Apple should set the price of their products in USD and then adjust foreign prices based on that particular day/week/month's exchange rate. That seems like a lot of...
Forum: Anything Mac Mar 8th, 2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By BlackViper
If you live in a reasonably large house, you...

If you live in a reasonably large house, you could use them both for better wireless coverage.
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting Feb 18th, 2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By BlackViper
Call apple

I've heard that a laptop battery contains as much energy as a hand grenade; if it's at all misshapen I would call Apple immediately.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jan 25th, 2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,966
Posted By BlackViper
Rogers data plan

If you are going to be a data-heavy user, you may want to wait for the new iPhone so you can get in on Rogers $30/6GB plan. It is usually offered around the time that the new iPhone comes out. I...
Forum: Anything Mac Jan 15th, 2010, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By BlackViper
Capitalization

When logging in to the app, the username must be all lowercase for me. Anyone else have this issue?
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Nov 30th, 2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
Posted By BlackViper
no extra charges

Get data blocked and you will not have to worry about extra charges. "unlimited on-device mobile browsing" only really applies to WAP browsing and not the iPhone. While some have been lucky, others...
Forum: Anything Mac Nov 1st, 2009, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,087
Posted By BlackViper
Upload settings

Check your upload speed setting in transmissions preferences. It should be about 80% of your available bandwith, any higher and you will see significant slowdowns.
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting Oct 21st, 2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,506
Posted By BlackViper
TOS adapter

Have you tried inserting/removing a TOS adapter? They are slighly longer then the old headphone plug, and less likely to damage your system.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Oct 1st, 2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By BlackViper
Sure, why not?

I'm still using the card that came in my motorolla v300 about 6 years ago, the card from my iPhone is in another motorolla v635. No issues at all. Just make sure you have a data plan or block to...
Forum: Anything Mac Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,149
Posted By BlackViper
Have you asked your ISP

The bridge mode on my 2Wire was not a user accessible feature, it took about 6 calls to tech support to have one of them configure it remotely. The alternative is to set up your TC into bridge mode,...
Forum: Anything Mac Sep 21st, 2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,149
Posted By BlackViper
How I do it.

My ISP, Sasktel, provides a 2Wire gateway with their internet/TVoiP. I was able to get it into bridge mode so that it would act as a modem (routing functions disabled), then configured an Airport...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Sep 17th, 2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By BlackViper
Worth every penny

For me, the performance upgrade was the most important new feature. My iPhone is the second most used item I own and to have it work better is awesome. I paid 299 plus tax for my 32GB 3Gs and sold...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Aug 19th, 2009, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,146
Posted By BlackViper
Sounds good to me

That's how my home insurance works. Anything that I want to claim as a loss becomes property of my insurer. Why does she want to keep it anyway? If repairable, it's not a total loss and insurance...
Forum: Everything Else, eh! Jul 28th, 2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,105
Posted By BlackViper
As a journeyman cook I can tell you not to eat...

As a journeyman cook I can tell you not to eat that sandwich. The mayo part is not too bad, assuming it's not home-made. The sliced tomato on turkey is going to support some serious bacterial...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jul 23rd, 2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,016
Posted By BlackViper
Yes, as i recall all settings are synced to your...

Yes, as i recall all settings are synced to your new phone from the chosen backup. Passwords, however seem not to be, thus you will have to manually re-enter these for any Wi-Fi networks, mobile me,...
Forum: Anything Mac Jul 16th, 2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,476
Posted By BlackViper
Drobo uses any size drive

Raid can be good for some things, but I love my drobo for home use. The “killer app” for me was using drives of different sizes. How much usable space do you get by RAIDing 1,2,3 and 4 TB drives...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jul 6th, 2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By BlackViper
Ya that's how it's done. I would recommend not...

Ya that's how it's done. I would recommend not syncing music/video the first time. I've had problems when syncing too much data at once, usually if something else crashes while the sync happens.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jul 4th, 2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,832
Posted By BlackViper
The 3gs upgrade is a good idea if you can get an...

The 3gs upgrade is a good idea if you can get an understanding rep. Otherwise I will again remind you of the apple out-of waranty repair program. A little pricey but you would retain the remainder...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,832
Posted By BlackViper
Apple - Support - iPhone - Service FAQ...

Apple - Support - iPhone - Service FAQ (http://www.apple.com/ca/support/iphone/service/faq/)

I see the price went down, when i broke my 16GB 3G last fall it was 329.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jul 1st, 2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By BlackViper
I believe that iTunes 8.2 is required to install...

I believe that iTunes 8.2 is required to install iPhone 3.0. Update iTunes, then update the iPod from within iTunes.
Forum: Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Help & Troubleshooting Jun 25th, 2009, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By BlackViper
"incremental"

Time machine backs up whole files. If you change anything within an archive-type file such as a .dmg, the full archive is backed up. So if you have 4GB of data in a dmg, then modify a 4MB file...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jun 4th, 2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,101
Posted By BlackViper
Location Services

As i understand, the GPS is only active when requested by an app. Only a large drain if you keep a location-aware app active, just return to the home screen to turn it off until needed.
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Apr 25th, 2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,587
Posted By BlackViper
Good speeds in Saskatoon

I'm getting 1000-1500 Kbps down and 100-200 Kbps up on the 3G network. If you can't consistently get 1000 Kbps down i would make some complaints to Rogers, i have heard them claim "up to" 7 Mbps but...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jan 8th, 2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,944
Posted By BlackViper
Apple to the rescue?

Can you not get it replaced by apple? When I dropped my 16GB 3G and shattered the glass, apple replaced it for 329 plus tax. It's the standard apple sends you an empty box, you send the broken...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Nov 17th, 2008, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,636
Posted By BlackViper
Both; iTunes syncs metadata with the iPod,...

Both; iTunes syncs metadata with the iPod, including things like play count, last played, etc. This metadata will be merged with each sync of your iPod. Any smart playlists will be updated...
Forum: Anything Mac Oct 24th, 2008, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By BlackViper
It's a legacy thing. Laptops use the Fn key...

It's a legacy thing. Laptops use the Fn key toggle secondary functions of certain keys. When the aluminum keyboards came out Apple added Fn for more consistency between product lines. Essentially...
Forum: Anything Mac Oct 22nd, 2008, 01:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By BlackViper
Firewire is tha ****

I had a LaCie firewire drive on my G4 mini and it was great. There was a noticeable performance boost from the 7200 RPM drive. Some are built to the mini's footprint and include powered USB and...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jul 13th, 2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,498
Posted By BlackViper
Rogers Hardware upgrades

I'd like to point out that as i understand Rogers upgrade policy is based on revenue, not just number of months since last upgrade. Those with higher rate plans will get a bigger subsidy. You'd...
Forum: All iOS - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV & iTunes Jul 11th, 2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,004
Posted By BlackViper
Keep Trying

I had same problem. Just close iTunes and relaunch. It took me about 7 tries but i now have a working iPhone.
Boo Ya
Forum: Anything Mac Apr 15th, 2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,471
Posted By BlackViper
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