lord_casek Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 hmm. corrupt fonts? may be your whole problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 So I am allowing my room mates to use my computer when I am gone. I have an iMac, I created a master account for myself and a guest for them. I have a password protected screensaver that I put up when I am downloading and leave the house. My problem is that they are simply pressing the power button on back of the computer to reboot it to get to their guest account. Is there any way to disable the power button while the computer is password locked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 So I am allowing my room mates to use my computer when I am gone. I have an iMac, I created a master account for myself and a guest for them. I have a password protected screensaver that I put up when I am downloading and leave the house. My problem is that they are simply pressing the power button on back of the computer to reboot it to get to their guest account. Is there any way to disable the power button while the computer is password locked? in windows there is a feature on the properties menu that allows you to configure the power button to either turn off or not function. don't know if macs have the same feature. put the smack down on their asses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydrogenPeroxide Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 just a thought that came up... what will stop them from just unplugging the whole thing when the power button trick won't work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 just a thought that came up... what will stop them from just unplugging the whole thing when the power button trick won't work? a lock like at university computer labs. or a one time "you fucking touch that shit and i'll shoot you both" gun waving. knives work, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 While turning the computer off to get around the password is 100 percent annoying and intrusive, I would hope that they would get the clue and not all out unplug the fucking computer. I hate room mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 While turning the computer off to get around the password is 100 percent annoying and intrusive, I would hope that they would get the clue and not all out unplug the fucking computer. I hate room mates. buy a lock for it. just go tot compusa and ask them about locking mechanisms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 So I am allowing my room mates to use my computer when I am gone. I have an iMac, I created a master account for myself and a guest for them. I have a password protected screensaver that I put up when I am downloading and leave the house. My problem is that they are simply pressing the power button on back of the computer to reboot it to get to their guest account. Is there any way to disable the power button while the computer is password locked? here http://www.jhuskisson.com/articles/locking-and-password-protecting-your-mac-whilst-you-are-away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 get quicksilver create a little apple script like: tell application “ScreenSaverEngine” activate end tell 1) Save that in an applescript somewhere. 2) Then open the Quicksilver preferences and go to Triggers. 3) Add a new trigger by clicking on the plus Icon 4) Type in the name of your script and select it (you might need to rerun your indexing for quicksilver so it gets the script) 5) You can now add any keyboard shortcut you like. (Taken from the comments in http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20050706194219822) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I'll pass on the fasterfox, sounds like it would chew my bandwidth too much. I'll try to get comodo though, the link wasn't working for some reason before I'll just try comodo.com then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 damn macs suck ass (this a the tricks i use to use in windows 95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I'll pass on the fasterfox, sounds like it would chew my bandwidth too much. I'll try to get comodo though, the link wasn't working for some reason before I'll just try comodo.com then. i fixed all the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Computer crash course for PC/Windows Users ok i am going to make a little thing on what you need on yer computer (its time for spring cleaning, meaning time to clean the computer/reinstall the operating system on the reinstall if you do not have a legit version use these use one or the other the list one is a patch that goes in the registry the second one is a patch for the computer BIOS which turns it into a OEM version of windows Make Your Copy of Windows 100% Genuine in 2 Seconds.rar Windows XP BIOS Activator.rar these both let you be legit and download all windows extras like windows defender/windows mediaplayer 11 IE 7.0 and other also including passing the genuine key crap (use at yer own risk) its better to go buy a legit key from microsoft anyway now onto the system go download all the windows updates/including windows service pack 2 and now we start on the software you need to add to the computer to keep it safe and clean (all free) all links are up to date as of today 5/8/2007 first off you will need Firefox Web Browser (there are others out there that are great like opera and others but casek and I recommend firefox http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ you will need a firewall windows firewall sucks all it has more holes in then swiss cheese go and download the top rated firewall Comodo Firewall http://www.comodo.com/ now onto the antivirus program/ go with Avast Antivirus and works well and really easy to use plenty of options http://www.avast.com for the adware/spyware/malware and anyother type of crapware thats out there use the Windows Defender if you can't get the patches i provided above to work then you will not be able to get the extras so you should get a third party tool like Spyware Blaster it is a good anticrap tool http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html ok that was the security part of the post now on to the must have plugins so the computer works without a hitch no need to explain them just download and install them Acrobat Reader Media Codecs Adobe Flash Player Java Quicktime Alternative Realplayer Alternative Adobe Shockwave now to the firefox add-ons these are things that will help you while browsing and make it easier first off Adblock Pro Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them. Adblock Filterlist Updater This is a companion extension to Adblock or Adblock Plus and should be used in conjunction with it. This extension automatically downloads the latest version of Filterset.G every 4-7 days. Filterset.G is an excellent set of filters maintained by G... IE Tab Some websites are just to old and have to changed the web code to support firefox or they are just to stupid to do so well with this tool you just press the the IE Tab and it will create an IE session inside the firefox browser so you will be able to view the webpage without leaving firefox. FasterFox Performance and network tweaks for Firefox.. only use this if youi have a slow connection/because it does break websites its puts to much load on the web servers and makes them crash so if you have decent speed to the internet dont waste the time downloading it . Megaupload SX3.2for those who download things from megaupload use this addon which will allow you to download more then the limit they allow you Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin Play WMP videos inside the firefox browser VideoDownloader Download videos from Youtube, Google, Metacafe, iFilm, Dailymotion, Pornotube... and other 60+ video sites ! And all embedded objects on a webpage (movies, mp3s, flash, quicktime, etc) ! Directly ... there are plenty others you can try for yerself https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:1/cat:all/sort:popular?show=50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 you mean BUMP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquemada Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i started playing diablo 2 again, is there a way to play this without the cd? i didn't download it, i have the actual thang from a long time ago and i just don't want to put it in everytime i want to play...you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Ya, a NOCD crack will do the trick. Find the appropriate one here: http://www.gameburnworld.com/gp/gamefixes/diablo2.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 LOS ANGELES - New technology designed to thwart DVD theft makes discs unplayable until they're activated at the cash register.A chip smaller than the head of a pin is placed onto a DVD along with a thin coating that blocks a DVD player from reading critical information on the disc. At the register, the chip is activated and sends an electrical pulse through the coating, turning it clear and making the disc playable. The radio frequency identification chip is made by NXP Semiconductors, based in the Netherlands, and the Radio Frequency Activation technology comes from Kestrel Wireless Inc., based in Emeryville. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18577503/wid/11915829?GT1=9951 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Dumb question, I know - but is SP2 still considered so much of a pain in the ass that I shouldn't install it? I've been putting it off for, oh, a few years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 no (you should have that installed) and all updates, you are very very vulnerable to attacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I got comodo from filehippo. I have it installed, but now when I click the X of my utorrent it doesn't go to the toolbar like it used to (whereas the Windows messenger icon does) I am pretty sure it is still running though, as in Comodo it says it is. Just curious that is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I got comodo from filehippo. I have it installed, but now when I click the X of my utorrent it doesn't go to the toolbar like it used to (whereas the Windows messenger icon does) I am pretty sure it is still running though, as in Comodo it says it is. Just curious that is all. it's an option in utorrent. you can have x close or minimize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 oh i forgot to add (when you use a firewall you have to open the port on utorrent to make it work go here it will explain it http://forum.utorrent.com/viewtopic.php?id=11830 forum.utorrent.com / Using Comodo Personal Firewall with uTorrent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Bittorent A mini tuttorial of how to open ports for bittorent and similar p2p programs Go at the "Network Monitor" panel and add the following rule Rule for TCP/UDP protocol Action = Allow Protocol = TCP or UDP Direction = In Source IP = Any Remote IP = your IP adress (or "Any" ) Source port = Any Remote port = the port your bittorent program uses for the TCP/UDP connections You must move the rules up, over the default rule "Block IP in". ( CPF "reads/applicates" the rules from the top to the bottom) ps. Remember that for CPF "Source IP" is the adress of the computer which sends the data and "Remote IP" is the computer that receives them. When your computer sends data is consindered Source, when receives them is consindered Remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I have no idea where to access those commands. Is it through my torrent program or through the firewall program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 in the firewall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 here i will lay out this way i am working off of vista now and comodo does not work with it so i am doing this from memory You have to set up a network rule for apps like uTorrent. Network monitor works like a router, so you have to forward ports in there. First you need to set up uTorrent to NOT use random port and also disable UPnP. Write in your port 63115 and click ok. Close uTorrent. Go to network monitor and right click the top rule and add/add before. Now make a rule like this. Action : Allow Protocol : TCP or UDP Direction : In Source IP : Any Destination IP : Any Source Port : Any Destination Port : A single port : 63115 move this rule to the top of the list Click ok. Restart the firewall. Open it again and open uTorrent and it should work. i think destination is now called remote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 well gaim upgraded use this program now Pidgin Pidgin is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once. Pidgin can work with: * AIM * Bonjour * Gadu-Gadu * Google Talk * Groupwise * ICQ * IRC * MSN * QQ * SILC * SIMPLE * Sametime * XMPP * Yahoo! * Zephyr We've got a new name, a new look, and a ton of new features, but we're still the same old instant messaging client you know and love. We've changed our name as part of a trademark settlement with AOL, and have finally released our long-awaited version 2.0.0 http://www.pidgin.im/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R@ndomH3ro Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Still doesnt support all the cool addons that AIM/Yahoo offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Brand new private movie tracker focused on lost and rare gems. http://cinemageddon.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seffiks Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Still doesnt support all the cool addons that AIM/Yahoo offers who in there igh mind uses any of that complete garbage shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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