Mac Applications

How to copy or image a CD
I have purchased a $300 Rosetta Stone language program, but it requires the language CD to be in at all times while in use. Tried to make an image with Toast 6.0, but the software didn't recognize the image disk properly, only the real disk while in the drive. Also tried to copy it with Toast, but got an input/ou... 9 Nov 2005 22:58

What is SyndicationAgent?
Just installed Little Snitch on trial basis, and I see a few messages like: "SyndicationAgent wants to connect to c10-btg-xw-lb.cnet.com on TCP port 80 (http)" I clicked "deny" and nothing untoward happened with what I was doing. But I am curious: What is SyndicationAgent? Good, bad? I have PB with osx 10... 5 Nov 2005 11:37

HELP! with old Mac Powerbook...
I hope someone can help me. Here's the situation: I have an old 500 series Powerbook (540?) and it's been sitting for like 3-4 years with the ac adaptor plugged in and batteries in it. (I know this was dumb, to keep it plugged in, but I just kind of forgot about it there...) So I go to pull some files off this o... 13 Oct 2005 11:57

Snapshot app
Are there any apps that can create a jpeg image from whatever is on your screen? In other words, I want an app that can take a snapshot of exactly what's on my computer screen at any given moment. Why would I want such a thing? Well, it's a long story... ... 5 Nov 2005 07:10

what defragger should i use?
What is the best defragger to use on a mac? Thanks Adriel ... 18 Oct 2005 07:14

DVD backup
I've been backing up my DVD's by recompressing them with DVD2oneX or DVDRemaster, and then burning them with Toast 6 Titanium. Usually this works fine, but I've got a couple of DVD's that have been giving me problems. I can copy them on to my hard drive with no problem, and recompress them with no problem, but wh... 25 Sep 2005 14:21

Ti-83 emulator ready for testing
Hi. I've compiled the wonderful linux emulator, TilEm, for Mac OS X (Jaguar, at least) and packaged it as a Mac OS app. Is anyone interested in testing it? It requires that you have X11 installed on you machine. Contact me at the address below, if you're interested. Cordially, Tom Zahm tpzahm At newt... 23 Sep 2005 15:03

Mac os X 10.3.9 G4 USB 1.1 firmware upgrade --> USB 2.0
Hi i have a imac G4 and i was wondering if there is a firmware upgrade or something for USB 1.1 ports to be put so they can be USB 2.0? Would i be able to buy a firewire to USB 2.0 converter? if so where, i live in New Zealand, Hastings. and can i upgrade my GeForce4 MX graphics card VRAM up from 32MB? And las... 19 Sep 2005 11:12

How to install font
Someone just sent me a zip file full of a font that I'd like to install. I've checked with Help, and tried to follow the instructions in the "Installing fonts" page. But it doesn't seem to do anything. When I unpack the zip file, I get the following (ls -l) files: -r-xr-xr-x 1 jc staff 11124 30 Aug 1994 C... 18 Sep 2005 21:45

Audio Mastering Software for OS X?
Can anyone recommend a good audio mastering app for OS X? I'm skittish about BIAS Peak Pro because of all the negative reviews I've read about it. Thanks! ... 12 Sep 2005 07:55