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SQUEALING MAC REDUX
I've been getting so many questions about this lately that I think I need to briefly cover it again:Several 5xxx/6xxx Macintosh models were having some intermittent trouble after installing OS 8.1. What happens is that, on startup, the Mac begins emitting a high-pitched squeal. The problem appears to be because the volume is set to an even number when the computer is shutdown. Here's the quick fix. (By the way, this problem should be fixed in OS 8.5.)
1. Open your AppleScript Editor. (Usually in the Apple Extras Folder on your hard drive.)
2. Type "set volume 3" (without quotes) in the Editor's window and save the file as an Application in your Shutdown Items Folder. (Which is in your System Folder.)
Now every time you shut down your Mac the volume will automatically be set to an odd number which should solve the squealing problem.
COOL SCREENSHOT TRICKS
Many of you may already know that by pressing the key combination Command-Shift-3 you can take a picture of your current desktop - complete with single-reflex camera sound-effects. What you may not know is that with OS 8 you can press Command-Shift-4 and instead of just getting a picture of your entire desktop you can select the portion of the screen that you want to take a picture of.Better yet, head out to the Ambrosia Software web site
and pick up a copy of SnapzPro. This little tool will let you take screenshots in more ways than you can imagine. Very useful tool.
SCREENSHOT TIP
Does it drive you nuts to see a cluttered desktop behind what would otherwise be a gorgeous screenshot? (OK it's only obsessive-compulsive me. I'll go wash my hands now.) Well there's a simple way to keep your screenshots absolutely beautiful.Before taking your shot do the following:
1. From the Apple Menu select Control Panels and then select General Controls.
2. When the Control Panel opens remove the check from the item that says "Show Desktop when in background."
3. Now go back and take your screenshot and Voila! Perfect pictures.
(Alright. At least I feel better now.)
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