Disable Dashboard's auto-refresh feature?

elsiechw · elsiechw #1 (**permalink**)

07-20-2010, 04:53 PM

Is there any way to prevent the dashboard from auto-refreshing each time I open it? The widgets have already loaded the first time, and all the information I need is already there, so it's frustrating to wait for it all to load again each time I open it just to check something. If there's an app or feature somewhere that could help with this, if someone could point it out for me, that'd be great. Thanks!

chas_m · chas_m #2 (**permalink**)

07-21-2010, 05:59 AM

Almost all widgets are internet-connected, so in order for them to work, yes they need to refresh their connection to the internet.

elsiechw · elsiechw #3 (**permalink**)

07-21-2010, 01:28 PM

But would it be possible to just used the cached information? Or manually refresh it only when I need it?

schweb · schweb #4 (**permalink**)

07-21-2010, 01:34 PM

Nope.

chas_m #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,700 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	07-21-2010, 05:59 AM Almost all widgets are internet-connected, so in order for them to work, yes they need to refresh their connection to the internet. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
	QUOTE Thanks

schweb #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	07-21-2010, 01:34 PM Nope. schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Safari Auto refresh	SonicIndustries	Switcher Hangout	3	04-20-2010 04:33 PM
Disable Auto Connect Server	ToeFurB	OS X - Operating System	1	01-25-2010 04:44 AM
The New Auto Add to Itunes Feature and Transmission	Mac_Daddy	Music, Audio, and Podcasting	0	09-16-2009 02:20 PM
Auto Refresh for Safari	Jay Ray	OS X - Apps and Games	3	12-07-2006 10:04 PM
Auto Dimming: How to Totally Disable?	geekboy2000	Apple Desktops	0	05-23-2006 11:02 PM

Disable Dashboard's auto-refresh feature?

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

elsiechw #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2010 Posts: 6 Mac Specs: Mac Mini, OS X 10.5.8, Intel	07-20-2010, 04:53 PM Is there any way to prevent the dashboard from auto-refreshing each time I open it? The widgets have already loaded the first time, and all the information I need is already there, so it's frustrating to wait for it all to load again each time I open it just to check something. If there's an app or feature somewhere that could help with this, if someone could point it out for me, that'd be great. Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)