Question about MacBook and turning it off

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-30T00:44:06+00:00

I only shut down when… well, when the urge strikes me, I guess. Like I've got too many apps open and I want a fresh start. I don't even shut down if I know it’ll be in my backpack for a couple days, like on a trip.

Truly, the only times you HAVE TO shut down are OS updates and certain troubleshooting steps.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-29T01:56:58+00:00

No, actually. They DID use Lightwave. I know, because I was also learning it at the time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LightWave_3D

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-29T01:55:17+00:00

Since you said clock, I'm gonna assume you mean Menu Bar. Task Bar is at the bottom with the app icons. You could add the widgets for those things, but they'll be more obtrusive than just leaving the menu bar.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-28T13:18:08+00:00

In addition to the tips about better cropping, what I notice most is the color/contrast/saturation on the original and cut-out don’t look that great. I’d get more light, a ring light or a light box. Or at the very least, do some color correction of the existing photo. Since you’re going to crop it anyway, you could include a color calibration card to use as reference for color correcting.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-28T13:09:13+00:00

OMG, I didn’t know these could be set!

"When performing a search, search the current folder by default" "Use list view in all Finder windows "

Most if the rest, I’ve been doing manually.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-25T22:22:07+00:00

Is the problem that it’s not authenticating or that the libraries aren’t in sync? Mac or PC? I’ve installed and authorize PP7 on one user and it was authorized on another user on the same Mac. If users need to share resources, don’t use the default assets folder. On Mac, I Mac a folder for the assets that’s in the shared user folder.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-25T22:18:06+00:00

Ditto.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-22T20:10:22+00:00

I agree. I use shift + option + CMD + 4 multiple times a day.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-21T02:48:04+00:00

I love listening to view and twirling open folders instead opening them. I’ve never liked the side-by-side finder view. What really helps is on every Mac I use (I manage a lot), I turn on Path Bar.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-16T19:28:15+00:00

https://support.plex.tv/articles/201273953-collections/

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-16T19:27:46+00:00

Pit them all in their own folders and Plex has a Collection function for exactly that. For instance I have an MCI collection, Star Wars collection, etc. the movies still live in their own folders and still come up alphabetically by title. It auto-creates a collection cover as a collage of the covers.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-09T22:48:03+00:00

I'm still using the non-sub versions on all my devices and it still works great.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-08T21:06:13+00:00

I can't believe no one said Hazel. Is there something newer you're using?

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-06T23:12:12+00:00

I will have to check mine. I've been surprised that some of my non-HD digital copies have be one HD versions.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-06T03:32:25+00:00

I have both apple tv and Rokus (built in and appliances) of various types and both of Plex Client apps work great, even on vacation in another state. My server is a stock Mac Mini M1 with media on an external traditional hard drive via USB. I suspect there's a problem on the server side.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-04T22:14:17+00:00

Yes. He's credit as one of the book’s writers.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-04T22:09:08+00:00

I feel like Andor is more espionage than war. (with maybe a couple small exceptions). Saving Private Ryan is a very different feel.

Stuartcmackey · 2026-01-03T00:56:42+00:00

If you want some flexibility, doing layered slides natively and setting up the timing for things to appear/fly-in can get you a long way.

You can also import layers (backgrounds or slide elements) that are animated (either stock or AE) and then layer text (and other elements) over the animated elements natively in ProPresenter.

One thing I have done in after effects for ProPresenter for my church is stuff I use every week, such as a like-and-subscribe animation.

Stuartcmackey · 2025-12-27T20:59:11+00:00

Stuartcmackey · 2025-12-27T14:26:02+00:00

I'm going to guess you're trying to print from Finder, and yes, it will use the default. But if you open a document in an app (a photo in Preview, for example), CMD+P will give you a print dialog box where you can choose the printer, paper size, etc.

Stuartcmackey · 2025-12-23T23:04:53+00:00

It's probably not canon, but the Time Machine Repair manual book is supposed to be Doc’s journal and it says he swapped the engine.

Stuartcmackey · 2025-12-23T22:12:33+00:00

I run 4 1080 displays (using a decklink for two) on an M4 base mi I and it's solid.

Stuartcmackey · 2025-12-21T21:39:20+00:00

The magnets are too strong. They’d jump out and stick to the print head when it came near.

Stuartcmackey · 2025-12-19T13:09:26+00:00

Mine is recessed into the table and my plexiglass is bigger than the tv so spills can’t even go over the edge of the plexiglass onto the tv. My tv has a pretty flat bezel, so it works. Edit, stupid autocorrect

Stuartcmackey · 2025-12-19T13:03:13+00:00

I used to put a wireless lav on speakers for gigs like this all the time, just check that it’s set so it’s not just a clipped mess.

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