I think boot camp is a better option than running windows while running mac. You will get better performance. Also, not sure how true it is, but when my HD crashed 18 months ago or so, the first thing the tech asked was "I don't suppose you were running Parallels? I've seen more issues since that came out." Coincidence? Possibly. Granted, booting, and rebooting can be a PITA.

They have come out with a new version of Parallels since which I think has addressed a lot of performance issues.

Thanks for the feedback!

I had wondered about the starting and restarting as a PITA. That makes Parallels look more attractive. But, if there are problems...must think.

I eventually will venture into the Apple forums, but they are such a black hole that I wanted some clear Buffista spicy brains first.

Anyone use Mozy?

someone on one of my other boards recommended mozy the other day.

Yeah, I did turn everything that was resident off, which included the antivirus stuff. And I had turned the firewall completely off.

I did, on your recommendation, try going direct to the printer, with interesting results. The laptop acknowledged the printer, installed the software, but then the software still didn't see the printer.

Since I had the problem previously with the older printer, and Dave doesn't on the same network with a new laptop, I am thinking I've got something cranked down somewhere. I tend to be more paranoid about security. So next up is messing with the ports, I think.

Actually, no, I'm going to see if I can create another, less paranoid profile to see if I can refine where it's getting shut down.

Anyone else having trouble getting into Facebook this morning? I'm getting a Server Not Found error.

I want one of these: Hands-On With The MiFi Personal Hotspot

The MiFi is a little box, small enough to fit into a jeans pocket, and it has one function: to pluck the internet from the air using a cellular radio and share it with up to five other devices via WiFi. It is essentially a wireless router with 3G inside, and it has been getting rave reviews.

I have been testing one for the last two weeks, and it turns out to be as great as everyone says, although there are a few problems which are not the fault of the MiFi itself.

Setup is easy, and if you buy it ready-configured from your cell provider it should just be a matter of switching the thing on. There are also optional installations to use the box as a tethered USB modem, and while this means the battery will not drain, it also deactivates Wi-Fi so you can only use it with one computer. With Wi-Fi on, setup is just the same as any other router — just type 192.168.1.1 into your browser.

The battery is supposed to last four hours when in active use, but in practice I never drained it, using both a netbook and an iPod Touch. The MiFi is pre-set to switch off after five minutes without use, and although you can change this, the default setting works fine. Couple this with a fast startup time (30 seconds from switch on to gaining a 3G signal) and the emergency possibility of a USB hookup and battery life is no problem.

Until you experience a bubble of Wi-Fi that surrounds you wherever you go, you won’t know how handy it can be. Sure, having an iPhone is useful, but being able to hop onto the net anywhere using any Wi-Fi-equipped device you like is pretty addictive. You can use it on trains, in cars, or even — as I did — on a bike. Along with my iPod I used Google Maps to navigate my way around the countryside.

Anyone else having trouble getting into Facebook this morning? I'm getting a Server Not Found error.

Me too.

I can get into facebook, but it's telling me that I need cookies enabled (which I have), and it won't let me get to older posts.