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

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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Note: Shownotes are complete!

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.