Advanced SearchUser Name jreffner
Member Since 2002-05-20
Total number of Feedback Posts: 309
Total number of comments: 41
Last 10 Feedback Posts by jreffner [ Search for All ]
Winclone 2.0.1 (Mac OS X)
This app is wonderful because it works. Your alternative is to back up using a Windows app while booted in Windows. That sucks and doesn't always work due to so many Windows files not being abled to be copied while they are "open" (running). Winclone does a perfect job. I've back up several times and restored three times. Each time it has always worked. If Winclone seems to get slower and slower, just clear the log and it will be fast again. It's a wonderful app and I too have contributed twice to the developer and would encourage others to do the same! [alert admin]
Saturday, April 26 2008 @ 06:18 PM PDT
Boomerang Data Recovery 1.1.6 (Mac OS X)
How about posting latest Versions?!
Wow! A really neat idea might be for the developer to actually post current versions. The current Mac should be 1.1.6 and the current Windows should be 1.1.5, but instead downloading directly from their site gives you Mac 1.1.2 and Windows 1.0.5. How can a company develop something so complicated and yet fail to upload the latest version? I shouldn't have to send requests for them to update their links. Oh yeah, and the self updating feature on the Windows side fails. It just keeps looping and never installs the latest version. [alert admin]
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Wednesday, April 09 2008 @ 02:56 PM PDT
MacScan 2.5.2 (Mac OS X)
Yes, I know. There isn't a ton of Spyware for the Mac, but there is some. MacScan at the very minimum is very good at removing tons of tracking cookies that I do seem to gather. More importantly to me, is that it's not a resource hogging piece of bloatware. It's off when I'm not using it, and it does what it is supposed to do when it's on. It's fast and effective. I like it. [alert admin]
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Friday, April 04 2008 @ 02:38 PM PDT
Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 6.0 (Mac OS 9)
Anyone running Bootcamp, or possibly a virtual machine can use this. I've had no conflicts using it, and it hasn't noticeably slowed my mac at all. Best of all it's totally transparent. Install it and then you can suddenly read and write NTFS (Windows) disks when booted in the Mac OS. It also adds the ability to format as NTFS to Disk Utility. I bought this since MacDrive wouldn't work with my 64-Bit Vista. Since I couldn't use Mac disks in Windows, I figured I'd use Windows disks in the Mac OS. So far it's working great. Yes, I know this opens up my Mac drives to Windows viruses, but then again so does any other method such as MacDrive, folder sharing, etc. I keep BitDefender updated in Vista and VirusBarrier updated in Leopard. No problems. I'd highly recommend this for any Bootcampers, VMers, or anyone wanting to write to NTFS disks while in the Mac OS. Nope, I have no affiliation to Paragon. Check my previous numerous posts. [alert admin]
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Friday, April 04 2008 @ 11:07 AM PDT
Chopper 1.2 (Mac OS X)
Excellent How about a Submarine game? 
Chopper is great. I love it, and I paid for it. How about creating a submarine based game when you get the time? Would anyone else like such a game? [alert admin]
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Wednesday, April 02 2008 @ 11:29 AM PDT
Apple AirPort 5.3.1 (Mac OS X)
I lost my AirDisk (AirPort connected hard drive)
I lost my AirDisk (AirPort connected hard drive) due to this update. Anyone know how to det it back? [alert admin]
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Wednesday, March 12 2008 @ 08:17 AM PDT
BdTranslator 1.05 (Mac OS X)
Great App & Great Support Also, Bi-Directional!!!
I bought it and have tried it, and I'm pleased with it. I was pleased to discover that BdTranslator was a bi-directional translator (which I didn't think was obvious from their site). It seems to translate well, and I was very impressed with the support. I got my serial number within minutes of buying, and Mr. Cook sent an email in response to my question within minutes. It was very clear and even included screenshots. Overall, it's a great app with great support! Thanks! [alert admin]
Saturday, March 08 2008 @ 12:31 PM PST
BootPicker 2.1.1 (Mac OS X)
Excellent Product and Support!
Previous versions didn't work with Bootcamp installed on a separate internal drive because the drive's name was apparently "null". Mike fixed this problem in a few days. What more could I ask? I email about a problem and he fixed it. For free. In addition to that, people might want to know the following: It works when Windows is installed on a separate drive from the Mac OS (I'm running 64-Bit Vista Ultimate); and it works when Windows is on the same partition as the Mac OS. It also works with Timbuktu Pro. TB2 can access your Mac when it is sitting idly at the BootPicker screen. Their BP info also states it works with Apple Remote Access too. I'm very impressed and pleased and appreciative. Thanks Mike! [alert admin]
Wednesday, March 05 2008 @ 03:57 PM PST
Turret Wars MP 1.0.7 (Mac OS X)
Very nice game. It's entertaining, especially when played with a friend. Pluses are: - Good Graphics - Punches through NAT (no need to open ports) - Very stable - Lots of options (quality vs. playability) - Single Player or Multi-player - 3 license purchase is a nice option - better than single. You can give one to a friend. - Questions answered quickly on forum. Cons are: -Activation. I hate dealing with this stuff. I know they need to protect themselves, but a serial number should be enough. - I'd like to be able to print the control list so I can remember what button does what. Overall, very good. [alert admin]
Tuesday, March 04 2008 @ 05:39 AM PST
Disco 1.0.3 (Mac OS X)
I needed something easy for the wife to use that didn't cost as much as Toast and that was easier than using the Finder. Disco is exactly that. So far it's been great. The only two areas that need improvement are: 1. Burning of VIDEO_TS folders (they don't always work where Toast does) 2. It would be nice to be able to select the disc type you want to burn from the front on the interface. Going into the prefs is too annoying. Plus, those descriptions need to be easier for the novice to understand (i.e. UDF = DVD data or movies) [alert admin]
Sunday, March 02 2008 @ 08:59 AM PST
Last 10 Comments by jreffner [ Search for All ]
You are correct. A tad rude, but correct. What I should have said is that MacDrive will potentially open up your Mac drives to Windows threats. None the less, I believe that I did leave some good information for others who might consider buying the product.
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Monday, April 28 2008 @ 10:20 AM PDT
My Mac version works fine, but my Windows version crashes immediately upon launch as well. I too have posted in their forums and am a paid user (since some people seem soooo concerned about that). There certainly is a problem with 2.2.0 though. Apparently it is on both platforms. Also, I appreciate your post. It is helpful even though others are rude.
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Wednesday, April 23 2008 @ 06:24 AM PDT
Why shouldn't I listen to tcloer?
Yes, I've tried Burn and it wasn't bad. Then again, I bought Disco when it was a beta for $15.00. I've seen Toast sales, never anywhere close to $15.00. So, I appreciate your info, and I appreciate Burn being free, but I just felt that for $15.00 Disco couldn't be beat. Now, the "normal" price of $30.00 is perhaps a bit high, but currently it's only $20.00 which I also think…
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Tuesday, March 11 2008 @ 06:55 AM PDT
Totally agreed. Now, I'm sure Microsoft made it far tougher to deal with than Apple did, but I agree that it has been way too long! Hurry it up please!
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Wednesday, February 27 2008 @ 02:48 PM PST
Crashes always with Canon LiDE 25 scanner, can't update
You have to email tech support asking for a link (include your serial number, date of purchase and first born child). Then they will (after several emails back and fourth) eventually send you an ftp link and not tell you the required username and password. You'll email them back for this info and they will tell you that it's anonymous for both. Then you'll finally be able to d/l the update. It's a…
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Wednesday, February 27 2008 @ 07:38 AM PST
I also agree. They continually ignore the fact that ProToGo doesn't work at all when PGP is installed. I've begged and begged for this to be fixed and yet they refuse to fix it. This app always has been useless to me because of this Micromat isn't worth a sh!t.
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Saturday, February 16 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
Agreed! Great support. I'm having the same problem and have contacted support as well. Thanks Jon
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Saturday, February 16 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
Same here! Same Mac! 10.5.1 was really sucking for the few days I ran it.
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Monday, February 11 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
Beware… No Free Updates 9.7 to 9.8
I sure did. Twice.
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Friday, February 08 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
Beware… No Free Updates 9.7 to 9.8
Wonderful! Thanks for the news. I guess I'll stick with them a bit long. Again, I appreciate your post.
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Friday, February 08 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
