DVI to Mini DisplayPort Adaptor Needed

February 25, 2009

Does anyone out there know where I can get a DVI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter? My MacBook Pro is only 4 months old but Apple’s lack of support on this matter make it feel even older. Perhaps someone can shed some light on why Apple would want to alienate “older” Mac owners by no providing this capability? I know that there is enough demand and there are rumors that a new adaptor is forth coming but still, we wait.

Below is a chat session between a use and an Apple rep regarding this and the only suggest was to give feedback to Apple. Not sure how much good that will do but the link to feedback is below. There isn’t an option for leaving feedback for the 24” display so I just chose the MacBook Pro.

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Show Details by Default in Gmail/Firefox

February 24, 2009

Problem: Moved my mail from outlook to Gmail. All was well except I was getting tired of clicking on the show details button to show TO, From, CC, BCC information.

Solution: Better Gmail 2 from Lifehacker is a Firefox plugin that gives me the ability to have the details shown by default.

PS – In my quest in trying to find a solution to the above, I foun d Google Redesigned. Once installed on Firefox, you will now have a slick/modern look to your Gmail, Google Reader and Google Calendar. If you are a Gmail user, this is a must have.

Microsoft Wireless Mouse/Keyboard Freezes

February 11, 2009

Problem: Microsoft Wireless mouse and keyboard freezes while working within a program on the workstation. It doesn’t matter what the program, it freezes or gives “Wireless Mouse battery is low” warning. Tried new batteries, putting the receiver closer to the mouse and keyboard without any luck. Even tried a new keyboard and mouse combo. Nothing worked.

Solution: The user had her cell phone sitting next to the mouse. As soon as I moved the cell away from the mouse, the unit began to function properly once again. After reading through a few forums, I found out it is possible that the cell signal can interfere with the RF signal for the mouse and keyboard.

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Block and Delete But No Wipe Option in Microsoft Mobile Admin

February 5, 2009

Problem: When accessing the Microsoft Mobile Admin tool on my front end Exchange server, I only have two options for the phones showing: “Block” and “Wipe.” Block is helpful because it will block any further synching with the exchange server but does not wipe or clean any, possible sensitive, material on the lost phone.

Solution: Within your front end Exchange server access system manager, expand Global Settings and right mouse click on “Mobile Services” and click on “Properties.” Click on the Device security Settings button and check the “Enforce password on device” option. Choose what options you want and click “OK.” Wait a few minutes and the policy will be enforced on your phone. Check the mobile admin tool and you should have the wipe option.

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Page Up/Page Down on MacBook Pro and Vista

January 26, 2009

Problem: Still learning how to use Vista on my MacBook Pro and the new problem that I have been having was the lack of a page up and page down key.

Solution: While holding down the fn key, use the up and down arrows to achieve page up and page down.

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