Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

MGG 259: Screen Sleep, Console, Resource Forks, Reader Tips, and More

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Dave and John kick off May discussing sleep and screen saver issues, resource forks, MacBook Pro upgrades, Quicken comments, Bookmark Syncing and more! Subscribe and download today!

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Stuff mentioned:

  • Mac OS X: Why your Mac might not sleep or stay in sleep mode

  • pmset
  • Mac Sleep Timer (through ‘Energy Saver’ in System Preferences) won’t work
  • Automator workflow to open recently created files
  • Resource Fork
  • Dropbox Forums (includes beta discussion)
  • CrossOver Mac
  • WINE HQ
  • Apple Manuals
  • i5, i7 Demystified: Apple’s New MacBook Pros are NOT Quad-Core
  • Hyper-threading
  • Xmarks
  • delicious – social bookmarking
  • .Mac to MobileMe transition FAQ
  • Mac OS X: Do not remove or modify the SyncServices folder
  • – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
  • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

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