More reader input on some previous tips!
May 29th’s TTOTD addressed a reader question about dusting and cleanup around the studio. In addition to our suggestions, inSync reader Dave K. says that, "For those instances when you would use a feather type duster on your equipment, I have found that a paint brush (never having been used for paint, of course) works well. However, I do prefer vacuuming whenever possible." Thanks for the tip Dave!
The TTOTD from May 28th recommended "plugging" empty removable drives (floppy, CD, Jaz, Zip, etc.) on a Mac when working with digital audio. This stops the Mac from continually "polling" these devices, which slows the computer. Reader Kevin L. adds, "Also, if you are using a digital card in your computer, often the polling will cause clicks in the audio." Thanks Kevin, all the more reason to follow this tip!
On the same topic, reader Tim R. wonders, "What do you mean by ‘plug?’…. how do I ‘plug all those removables’…?" Tim, thanks for the question! What we’re suggesting is that you simply need to have media in the drive in question. Once the Mac sees and recognizes that there is a disk present, it will cease polling that particular drive. Any properly formatted media should work fine for this purpose.