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Archives => 2007 => Topic started by: george on December 14, 2007, 08:42:40 AM

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: george on December 14, 2007, 08:42:40 AM

Is it possible to be downloading anything and at the same time have the screen completely dark/asleep/blank and still DL?
the reason I ask is that I generally DL whilst asleep and would prefer that the bright screen was not a distraction.
The screen in question is an iMac 24-ins
George

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: Xairbusdriver on December 14, 2007, 03:08:39 PM

A 'sleeping' display should not have any effect on a down/upload. Same with disk burning, AFAIK. Sleeping the screen/display is not the same as sleeping the computer/cpu.

But if you'd like another 'solution' you might take a look at <Backdrop>. It is a simple app that will will the screen with any color you'd like (or even an image!). And, if it's the front most app, you won't see anything except the Menu Bar and the Dock (if you don't have it hidden). And with command-tab, you can always bring the download program to the front to watch, no doubt with amazement, as that process runs! And this thing is absolutely FREE! One of the few downloads at VersionTracker with no negative reviews!

BTW, I use Speed Download for most downloads and it can use a very, very small window with not much more than a 'barber pole' indication download progress. There's no need to use only your browser for downloading.

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: george on December 14, 2007, 04:03:19 PM

Thank you Jim, your first observation was spot on.
George

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: Gregg on December 15, 2007, 08:38:05 PM

Or, you could either sleep on the couch, or move the computer to the bathroom, where it would make a great night light while downloading.

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: george on December 16, 2007, 05:53:46 AM

and a Merry Christmas to you too Gregg.
George.
 

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: Highmac on December 16, 2007, 06:42:53 AM

QUOTE(Gregg @ Dec 16 2007, 02:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Or, you could either sleep on the couch, or move the computer to the bathroom, where it would make a great night light while downloading.

That would only work in a country that allows you to have power sockets (apart from a shaver) in a bathroom.....

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: Xairbusdriver on December 16, 2007, 02:47:21 PM

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That would only work in a country that allows you to have power sockets (apart from a shaver) in a bathroom.

What?! They don't allow GFI outlets? Those should be used anywhere close to water and always outside. Most hair dryers now come with one built in, of course...

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: george on December 16, 2007, 04:03:01 PM

A hairdryer? now what would that be?
George.

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: krissel on December 16, 2007, 09:23:04 PM

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: Gregg on December 17, 2007, 07:31:36 AM

QUOTE(Highmac @ Dec 16 2007, 06:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE(Gregg @ Dec 16 2007, 02:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Or, you could either sleep on the couch, or move the computer to the bathroom, where it would make a great night light while downloading.

That would only work in a country that allows you to have power sockets (apart from a shaver) in a bathroom.....

Or a country in which one could purchase an extension cord...

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: Highmac on December 17, 2007, 08:16:48 AM

QUOTE(Gregg @ Dec 17 2007, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Or a country in which one could purchase an extension cord...

Good grief.... don't let out ALL our secrets....

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: george on December 17, 2007, 09:12:24 AM

methinks this thread has become slightly tangled and should now be transferred to Community under the heading of "Humour" preferably connected with an "extension cord"
George.
 

Title: to see or not to see
Post by: Xairbusdriver on December 17, 2007, 11:16:34 AM

Extension cords can easily become tangled, especially when connected with a thread in a public forum, at least in "certain" countries!