Questions about switching from PC to Mac
Hey all, I'm a transplant from the viphone list here and this is my first post to MacVisionaries... be gentle. In the same way I used that list to educate myself before purchasing an iPhone, I'm hoping to learn some stuff about the Mac here since I'm thinking of making the jump. Seeing as how I have the iPhone 4, plan on getting the next iPhone that's released in the fall and own an Apple TV, I figured it made sense to migrate to the Mac... or at least entertain the possibility. I live in Ontario and, thanks to the assistive devices program, 75% of a new computer is covered every five years for those with accessibility needs. They recently started covering Apple products and my five years is up this fall so I was thinking of taking full advantage of this. With that being said, I have a variety of different questions to ask on here. I just wanted to know what the best way to go about it was. They cover a wide range of topics and I don't want to spam the list. On the other side however, putting them all in one e-mail would probably deter people from viewing certain questions they could answer because of other questions. So erm... I guess I'm asking what standard practice is around here for such things. I bet you guys get the same questions from new comers all the time so I don't want to be repetitive either. Thanks for any advice you can lend and I look forward to learning about the wonderful world of Mac! :) -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Questions about switching from PC to Mac
Hello there, It's funny you mention flash because one of my big questions is browsing the web. I use sites like facebook, gmail, etc... on a regular basis and was wondering how easy/difficult they are to use with a Mac and VO -- I know facebook is a pain to navigate through with jaws on my PC sometimes. What web browser do people mostly use, safari? Also, I use twitter but have the qwitter client on my PC... is there any program for the Mac that is similar? I'd be very grateful for any info on these topics. Thanks in advance! -Marc On 3/29/12, Gigi wrote: > Hi Mark > I would like to say that the two biggest problems, and it's not a problem > for everybody, our tables and PDF files if you need to fill out forms. I > have gotten around this by telling one of my customers that tables were not > an option right now. That is a choice I had. Not everybody has that choice > of course. Ask for PDF files, I'll just have to use my vista computer when I > absolutely have to. Actually, I gave it to my husband. > Some people have said that there is a problem with flash also, but I haven't > had much trouble with that. > Regards Gigi > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 28, 2012, at 10:12 AM, Marc Rocheleau > wrote: > >> Hey all, >> >> I'm a transplant from the viphone list here and this is my first post >> to MacVisionaries... be gentle. >> >> In the same way I used that list to educate myself before purchasing >> an iPhone, I'm hoping to learn some stuff about the Mac here since I'm >> thinking of making the jump. Seeing as how I have the iPhone 4, plan >> on getting the next iPhone that's released in the fall and own an >> Apple TV, I figured it made sense to migrate to the Mac... or at least >> entertain the possibility. I live in Ontario and, thanks to the >> assistive devices program, 75% of a new computer is covered every five >> years for those with accessibility needs. >> >> They recently started covering Apple products and my five years is up >> this fall so I was thinking of taking full advantage of this. >> >> With that being said, I have a variety of different questions to ask >> on here. I just wanted to know what the best way to go about it was. >> They cover a wide range of topics and I don't want to spam the list. >> On the other side however, putting them all in one e-mail would >> probably deter people from viewing certain questions they could answer >> because of other questions. >> >> So erm... I guess I'm asking what standard practice is around here for >> such things. I bet you guys get the same questions from new comers all >> the time so I don't want to be repetitive either. >> >> Thanks for any advice you can lend and I look forward to learning >> about the wonderful world of Mac! :) >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Questions about switching from PC to Mac
I just wanted to thank all for the info they've given me so far, it's much appreciated! I kind of disappeared, I know, due to a busy weekend. I will be picking people's brains over the next little while so please have patience with me too! Really appreciate the info about fb, gmail and twitter btw. :) I feel like I did before getting the iPhone, I was on the fence until I finally took the plunge... then was petrified for the first few days I was using it. After about a week or two though, I started learning things and taught myself... now I can't imagine not having one. It sounds like the same can be said regarding Macs? My biggest erm... hang-ups I guess... are that I run a wifi network from my current PC that my parents feed off of with a network cable through a router. I am totally clueless as to whether or not a PC/Mac network is possible and what it takes to do that, if so. I also have my programs that I use with Windows... I'm set in my ways... with mp3 players, mp3 volume amplifiers (I hate using soundcheck for CD volume normalization) sound editors to create ringtones, etc. I'm just very fearful that there will be something I take for granted now that won't be available after switching over and by then it'll be too late, you know? Thus the education... all answers so far have been quite helpful though so keep 'em coming and thanks! :) -Marc On 4/1/12, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > Hi I'm Jenny, > > I found it hard to make the switch at first, but with the people on this > list and some patience I wouldn't go back to windows if you paid me. My > husband has a PC and I use it begrudgingly if I have to since that's where > all our music is. I don't yet have an external drive for my Mac and can't > afford one right now. > > Please don't hesitate to ask questions of this list. No question is stupid > or anything like that. Again, Just be patient. > > Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks > On Mar 31, 2012, at 5:15 PM, Beefcakes wrote: > >> Hey welcome! Go for the Mac! You'll never regret it. Johnny >> >> Cakes >> >> On Mar 28, 2012, at 11:12 AM, Marc Rocheleau >> wrote: >> >>> Hey all, >>> >>> I'm a transplant from the viphone list here and this is my first post >>> to MacVisionaries... be gentle. >>> >>> In the same way I used that list to educate myself before purchasing >>> an iPhone, I'm hoping to learn some stuff about the Mac here since I'm >>> thinking of making the jump. Seeing as how I have the iPhone 4, plan >>> on getting the next iPhone that's released in the fall and own an >>> Apple TV, I figured it made sense to migrate to the Mac... or at least >>> entertain the possibility. I live in Ontario and, thanks to the >>> assistive devices program, 75% of a new computer is covered every five >>> years for those with accessibility needs. >>> >>> They recently started covering Apple products and my five years is up >>> this fall so I was thinking of taking full advantage of this. >>> >>> With that being said, I have a variety of different questions to ask >>> on here. I just wanted to know what the best way to go about it was. >>> They cover a wide range of topics and I don't want to spam the list. >>> On the other side however, putting them all in one e-mail would >>> probably deter people from viewing certain questions they could answer >>> because of other questions. >>> >>> So erm... I guess I'm asking what standard practice is around here for >>> such things. I bet you guys get the same questions from new comers all >>> the time so I don't want to be repetitive either. >>> >>> Thanks for any advice you can lend and I look forward to learning >>> about the wonderful world of Mac! :) >>> >>> -Marc >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegro
Track pads
Hey all, Okay so my search for Mac info continues... Basically, this is a simple one. I've heard mentions of track pads before and, to my understanding at least, it seems like they enable mouse or touch screen-like navigation? Is this a fair assessment and if not, what do track pads serve to do? If so, how much can it substitute for navigation with the keyboard? Thanks in advance! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Track pads
Is there any brand of track pads people can recommend? Using an iPhone, this intrigues me a great deal -- are all the gestures the same as on that device as well? Obviously my next question is what limitations does the track pad have when it comes to navigating through the Mac OSX? Thanks! -Marc On 4/14/12, Lewis Alexander wrote: > trackpad accessibility is basically the emulation of most functions of the > iphone / iPad touch screen interface in terms of functional gestures. > needless to say it's a great system which apple have pioneered with the > first versions of the macbook air and the newer versions of the macbook pro, > etc. now it's common place. other manufacturers like sony, HP and toshiba > have taken on this interface technology to the windows user interface, > however from a blind user aspect, it dos not work with windows based screen > readers correctly, if at all. > > this is where we mac users have the upper hand. > > I LOVE IT! > > lew > > On 14 Apr 2012, at 14:01, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > >> Hey all, >> >> Okay so my search for Mac info continues... >> >> Basically, this is a simple one. I've heard mentions of track pads >> before and, to my understanding at least, it seems like they enable >> mouse or touch screen-like navigation? Is this a fair assessment and >> if not, what do track pads serve to do? If so, how much can it >> substitute for navigation with the keyboard? >> >> Thanks in advance! >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Mac to PC network -- is it possible?
Hi all, The subject describes my overall question but I'll provide some details so you have a better idea of what I'm looking at. Right now I have my computer upstairs in my room. If I got a Mac this year like I'm planning to, I'll still be living with my parents for another year and they use our home network to get the internet from my computer. Their PC is set up in the basement at the opposite end of the house so they're linked to my internet connection via network cable and d-link wifi router. My iPhone, laptop and fiancee's lap top all run the internet off of wifi thanks to the router as well. My question is, given all of these factors, can I create a network with a Mac replacing the main PC hooked up to the internet, which is what all other devices gain internet access from? Obviously I know my iPhone and Apple TV will connect but I just want to make sure that A) Any other non-Apple laptops/products can use the wifi and B) my parents computer will be able to share the internet connection via network cable if I'm using a Mac. The wifi signal just doesn't seem to be strong enough to reach the basement. One last question, I assume I'd need to buy a new router for the Mac to create a home network. If so, can someone recommend a router that works well with Macs? Thanks in advance! :) -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
VoiceOver practice mode
Hey all, I thought I remembered hearing awhile back that there is a VoiceOver practice mode on the Mac. If so, how does it work exactly? Thanks! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: VoiceOver practice mode
Thanks for all the info. I think I misunderstood when originally hearing about this so the clarifications really helped a lot. I don't have a mac yet so I have a hard time knowing what I'm talking about sometimes even. -Marc On 4/16/12, Pam Mathers wrote: > If you mean hwlp knowing what the command keys are it would be vok. Then > youwould press vo and a letter and it tells you what it does. > On Apr 15, 2012, at 10:00 AM, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > >> Hey all, >> >> I thought I remembered hearing awhile back that there is a VoiceOver >> practice mode on the Mac. If so, how does it work exactly? Thanks! >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Advice on switching from PC
Just a question that came to mind with the discussion about VM and Bootcamp here. I have a 64-bit version of Win 7 and jaws 13 -- will the 64 bit versions of those programs work on a Mac using one of those two methods? I wasn't sure if there were any compatibility issues that'd come into play there (I am also trying to decide to make the jump from Mac to PC still.) Thanks in advance! -Marc On 5/4/12, Will Cummings wrote: > Thanks for clarifying that Anne. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Advice on switching from PC
Okay cool, I'd be buying new so I just wanted to make sure -- it was a thought that hadn't really occured to me until reading this thread. -Marc On 6/4/12, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > This kinda depends on your Mac. Pretty much anything in the last 3 years > will support 64bit operating systems. > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On Jun 4, 2012, at 7:33 PM, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > >> Just a question that came to mind with the discussion about VM and >> Bootcamp here. I have a 64-bit version of Win 7 and jaws 13 -- will >> the 64 bit versions of those programs work on a Mac using one of those >> two methods? I wasn't sure if there were any compatibility issues >> that'd come into play there (I am also trying to decide to make the >> jump from Mac to PC still.) >> >> Thanks in advance! >> >> -Marc >> >> >> On 5/4/12, Will Cummings wrote: >>> Thanks for clarifying that Anne. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Build the Mac Pro That You Wish Apple Released
This is also not an option if you're looking to be covered by ADP and/or ODSP in Ontario, Canada. You can only buy from a list of approved vendors to be elligeable for the government to pay any percentage of the computer's cost. Also, of course they're going to focus on the positives without advertizing the negatives. For me it sounds like more hassle than it's worth but to each his/her own. This article did get me to consider waiting until 2013 to get a Mac though. -Marc On 6/19/12, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, I sure have. some company out of Florida I believe were making them. > It is straight up, no doubt about it, illegal to run Mac OS on non branded > Apple hardware. Sure, I don't think Apple is dragging down people who are > doing this as a 1 off. But honestly, money aside for a second, I think > running the Mac OS on some generic PC lessons the Mac experience, and you > also miss out on certain things. For example, I'm assuming you can't take > advantage of a multi gesture trackpad to use in conjunction with Voiceovers, > trackpad commander? > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On Jun 19, 2012, at 11:04 AM, Eric Oyen wrote: > >> I never heard of any businesses being sued, much less even being in >> business. I run a hackintosh here (intel core solo, 2.66 Ghz cpu, 8 GB >> ram, ASUS IL9-Pro motherboard, 1.5 TB HDD storage, DVD-r/+r >> burner/rewriter and some extras. >> >> it runs reasonably well, except that I cannot update it to 10.6.8 without >> some help (the proceedure is tricky as I also have to install a USB >> rollback driver). >> >> cost of this machine: $400. >> >> still, I cannot see spending nearly $8,000 for a top of the line machine >> (that is almost as expensive as a 80 column braille display.). >> >> -eric >> >> On Jun 18, 2012, at 8:27 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: >> >>> Of course installing OSX on one of these violates the terms of the >>> license and every company that ever tried to make a business out of >>> selling hackintoshes has been sued into oblivion. Interesting from the >>> technical standpoint but be aware of what you're getting into. >>> >>> CB >>> On 6/18/12 8:41 PM, Blinkin wrote: >> All, For those who may be thinking about getting a new Mac read below. Pretty good stuff. >> From: Lifehacker >> Subject: Build the Mac Pro That You Wish Apple Released >> Date: June 18, 2012 5:04:07 PM CDT >> Reply-To: Lifehacker >> >> >> June 18th, 2012Top Story >> Build the Mac Pro That You Wish Apple Released >> >> • >> • >> • >> • >> • >> By Adam Dachis >> Last week Apple updated their Mac Pros to cutting-edge processors from >> 2010, even older graphics cards, and all the USB 2.0 ports you'll ever >> need. With a proper update unlikely until 2013, we thought we'd bridge >> the gap with Hackintoshes—the faster, cheaper Mac desktops you can >> build yourself with standard PC hardware. By making your own "Hack >> Pro" you'll get the up-to-date machine Apple won't provide, and you'll >> also save a lot of money in the process. >> >> The Mac Pro update everyone was hoping for was supposed to include >> Intel's latest Ivy Bridge processors, which were designed to be >> smaller, more powerful, and more power-efficient. With a desktop >> computer like the Mac Pro, power usage is still a fairly significant >> concern because a lack of efficiency can make for a pricier power >> bill. Additionally, with the >> immediately out-of-date Mac Pro starting at $2,499, you're already >> overpaying for a machine that's slower than the one you can build >> yourself. In this post, we're going to look at three mackintoshes you >> can create yourself, how they stack up against a comparable Mac Pro, >> and how much you'll save in the process. >> >> The Builds >> >> Ivy Bridge Hackintoshes are pretty new, and it wasn't until last week >> that OS X even supported the new processors officially. The builds >> we're looking at in this section are based on the work of people in >> the hackintosh community who've already taken the plunge. Where >> applicable, we'll mention the sources we used so you can dig deeper >> and learn more before getting started. >> >> Fast: The Entry-Level Desktops >> >> First let's start off with the entry-level machine. We're going to >> look at what Apple offers, what a hackintosh can offer, and how they >> compare in price and performance. >> >> Apple's Entry-Level Mac Pro; Total Price: $2,499 >> >> Here's what you get for that cool $2,499: >> >> • One 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor >> • 6GB of RAM (3x2GB) >> • 1TB 7200 RPM Hard Drive >> • 18x SuperDrive >> • ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB GDDR5 >> • Mouse and Keyb
Re: Finder busy
I don't know how much this relates to your problem with finder, but I cannot use it in column view with Mavericks. Much as you described, I just get a "Busy" warning the second I do something like, say, type in characters to skip to a certain file I want to access. The workaround that I'm using for now is switching to list view instead. I am thinking your window theory may have some merit. -Marc On 10/23/13, Eugenia Firth wrote: > Hi guys > The subject says it all. I am once again getting Finder busy. However, I > think I have figured out a work around although it's iritating; I'al live > with it until Apple fixes it, of course. > > I discovered that if I press the control option escape to do a force quit > that if I press ENTER a couple of times, it recovers most of the time. I > also think I have discovered that if I keep some of my windows open in Finer > instead of doing what I've been doing (closing them, a habit from Windows), > that I don't to get it. Do you guys think it's something creating the > windows in Finer that is doing this? > > Maybe I'm missing something here, but I thought somebody said there was a > way to fix this problem. I thought Numbers was going to be my problem when I > got Mavericks. Numbers is not a problem at all so far. > > Regards, > Gigi > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Flash player in Mavericks
Hey all, Ever since upgrading to Mavericks, I've noticed that the flash player doesn't work on pretty much any webpage in safari unless it's set to auto play. The frame for the flash video will still be on the page but once I focus into the frame, there are no controls available to get it to do anything .This is with powersaver blocking a file or not, when I VO + spacebar, the frame disappears altogether. I also updated to the most recent version of adobe flash. Is anyone else having problems with this? Please help! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Controlling iTunes from an iPhone
I can get the iPhone to show up in my iTunes when remote is launched but how do I enter the passcode that shows up on the phone when I go to add a library? I cannot figure it out? Any help would be greatly appreciated! -Marc On 1/4/13, Chris Blouch wrote: > Only complaint I have is it is a bit laggy. Couple seconds before iTunes > responds. I was helping with the Christmas program at my church where > they had a CD of music/sound effect tracks to be played at certain > points and I thought it would be much easier to do that via the iPhone > remote to my laptop than fiddle with the CD player. The couple seconds > delay made it a no go and I went back to just playing the sounds from > iTunes via the keyboard. Worked well that way. > > CB > > On 12/15/12 7:01 PM, chris bruinenberg wrote: >> I couldn't agree more. It's one of my favorite applications. >> >> On Dec 15, 2012, at 3:49 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >>> It's also useful if you are playing music through your computer, but >>> are not right at the keyboard, or maybe you're in another application >>> and it's just more convenient to hit "next" on your phone or iPod than >>> to switch out of what you are doing to change the song or select a new >>> playlist. >>> >>> On 12/15/12, Tim Kilburn wrote: Hi Pam, The app is just called Remote and it is developed by Apple themselves. I use it when I have iTunes playing through Airplay to either of the sound systems in our house. If I don't feel like the song that is playing, I can skip to the next or totally change the Playlist if I wish. It is especially useful when we are outside around the fire pit listening to music and I wish to control the music that is playing. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On 2012-12-15, at 2:40 PM, ppowell...@aol.com wrote: > Hi folks, > Please forgive my ignorance. What is the name of the remote app in > question? Also, how does controlling itunes from your iphone differ > from > controlling it on your computer? What is to be gained? > thanks > > Pam Francis > > On Dec 15, 2012, at 2:59 PM, chris bruinenberg > wrote: > > Hi Max. > Yes, it's very possible. > Download the remote application made by apple. It will prompt you to > type > in a code on the amc and then you can control the mac with your phone > with > iTunes. > I use this quite frequently, it works like a charm. > THanks. > Chris > > On Dec 15, 2012, at 12:52 PM, Agent086b wrote: > >> Hello all, I have been told that it is possible to control iTunes from >> an >> iPhone. Is this correct? If so how is this possible? >> Thanks for any help. >> Max. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >>> mehg...@gmail.com >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> > > -- > ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ > > -- > You rece
55.1 speakers w/ mac mini -- is there adapter available?
Hey listers, I set up my mac mini over the weekend and came upon a realization. While my P C had three speaker jacks to plug my speakers into, the mac mini only has one. As a result, I only have sound coming out of my right speaker at the moment. lol What I'm wondering is if there is some kind of adaptor available that would enable me to plug my speakers in properly? If so, could someone direct me as to where I should look? I am also in Canada so any links to Canadian sites people could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Windows Live! Messenger on Mac?
Hey all, I was wondering if anyone could point me towards an app that would allow me to chat with my contacts on Windows Live! Messenger. I just switched from the PC to my mac mini so finding something that would allow me to do this would be great! Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
How to add apps to the doc and searching on google with safari?
Hey all, Okay so the subject line makes it sound like these two things are very random but they aren't so please read on. I downloaded a couple of apps from the app store and want to add them to the doc -- I have found them in finder so they're there... but how do I go about doing this? I tried looking it up on google (and this is where it all ties in) as well but... ... is there some sort of trick to this? The reason I ask is because, whenever I search for something, I get the results with no problem. My issue is that when I go to select a result, it won't bring me to the actual page, instead it loads a page with different headings like "URL" and "5" -- it almost seems like it's just presenting the results page again but in a way that isn't presented properly. This is using the latest edition of safari, as I am using a brand new mac mini. Sorry if these are dumb questions with obvious answers -- this is my first mac and I'm still getting used to how it works. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: How to add apps to the doc and searching on google with safari?
Thanks for all the help, I assume all apps downloaded from the app store automatically go into the applications folder? Also, I'll try using the web rotor menu but while using quick nav and navigating through headings that way, pressing VO + space on the result's link still brings up the weird page. Could quick nav be the problem? -Marc On 1/10/13, Alex Hall wrote: > I've never noticed this. I just move by heading, pressing enter or vo-space > or space on the item I want. You could also bring up the web rotor with > vo-u, arrow left or right to headings, then up and down arrow. Since each > result is a heading, you will basically have a list of results here. Press > space on the one you want and you are jumped to it; press space (or vo-space > or enter) again to actually open the associated link. > On Jan 10, 2013, at 12:43 PM, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: > >> I've noticed with GOogle and Safari, they don't always get a long. >> You will have to turn voiceover off and back on at times. >> >> On Jan 10, 2013, at 9:00 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: >> >>> Generally you should store your apps in the Applications folder at the >>> top level of your hard drive, not on your desktop. Most apps probably >>> won't care but some will and updaters and such tend to assume the >>> Applications folder as well. Most people tend to use the desktop like a >>> 'work in process' area for documents that you're currently working on. >>> Once you have the app in the Applications folder you can select it and >>> add it to the dock. >>> >>> CB >>> >>> On 1/10/13 11:04 AM, Marc Rocheleau wrote: >>>> Hey all, >>>> >>>> Okay so the subject line makes it sound like these two things are very >>>> random but they aren't so please read on. >>>> >>>> I downloaded a couple of apps from the app store and want to add them >>>> to the doc -- I have found them in finder so they're there... but how >>>> do I go about doing this? I tried looking it up on google (and this is >>>> where it all ties in) as well but... >>>> >>>> ... is there some sort of trick to this? The reason I ask is because, >>>> whenever I search for something, I get the results with no problem. My >>>> issue is that when I go to select a result, it won't bring me to the >>>> actual page, instead it loads a page with different headings like >>>> "URL" and "5" -- it almost seems like it's just presenting the results >>>> page again but in a way that isn't presented properly. This is using >>>> the latest edition of safari, as I am using a brand new mac mini. >>>> >>>> Sorry if these are dumb questions with obvious answers -- this is my >>>> first mac and I'm still getting used to how it works. Thanks in >>>> advance for any help you can offer! >>>> >>>> -Marc >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Windows Live! Messenger on Mac?
Quick question: If I decide not to use adium after installing it, how do I go about removing it? Where is the program installed to by default on the computer and how do you get all the install files off the desktop? (Or is that actually where the program gets installed? This is the first non-app store download I've installed.) Thanks again for the help! -Marc On 1/9/13, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > Try Adium. > > http://www.adiumx.com > > Or, my personal favorite: Trillian. Sorry, I don't have a URL for that one, > > but if you google it, it definitely should come up. > > Thank you kindly, > > Christopher-Mark Gilland. > Founder of CLG Productions > ----- Original Message - > From: "Marc Rocheleau" > To: "MacVisionaries" > Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 2:00 PM > Subject: Windows Live! Messenger on Mac? > > >> Hey all, >> >> I was wondering if anyone could point me towards an app that would >> allow me to chat with my contacts on Windows Live! Messenger. I just >> switched from the PC to my mac mini so finding something that would >> allow me to do this would be great! >> >> Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Windows Live! Messenger on Mac?
And where do I find the app if I downloaded it through safari? Thanks! -Marc On 1/10/13, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: > Hi Marc. > To uninstall the app, go to your applications folder, just press command > backspace. > It will be gone from there, then you can empty your trash. > > On Jan 10, 2013, at 12:32 PM, Marc Rocheleau > wrote: > >> Quick question: If I decide not to use adium after installing it, how >> do I go about removing it? Where is the program installed to by >> default on the computer and how do you get all the install files off >> the desktop? (Or is that actually where the program gets installed? >> This is the first non-app store download I've installed.) >> >> Thanks again for the help! >> >> -Marc >> >> >> On 1/9/13, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: >>> Try Adium. >>> >>> http://www.adiumx.com >>> >>> Or, my personal favorite: Trillian. Sorry, I don't have a URL for that >>> one, >>> >>> but if you google it, it definitely should come up. >>> >>> Thank you kindly, >>> >>> Christopher-Mark Gilland. >>> Founder of CLG Productions >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Marc Rocheleau" >>> To: "MacVisionaries" >>> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 2:00 PM >>> Subject: Windows Live! Messenger on Mac? >>> >>> >>>> Hey all, >>>> >>>> I was wondering if anyone could point me towards an app that would >>>> allow me to chat with my contacts on Windows Live! Messenger. I just >>>> switched from the PC to my mac mini so finding something that would >>>> allow me to do this would be great! >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! >>>> >>>> -Marc >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups >>>> >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: How to add apps to the doc and searching on google with safari?
Actually, it's started to behave since I started navigating with the web rotor menu instead of just going to the results via quick nav keys. Weird but, as long as it works, I'm not complaining! On 1/11/13, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > The reason why they don't get along, is because Google and Apple are at > war! > > Kawal. > > On 10 Jan 2013, at 05:43 PM, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: > >> I've noticed with GOogle and Safari, they don't always get a long. >> You will have to turn voiceover off and back on at times. >> >> On Jan 10, 2013, at 9:00 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: >> >>> Generally you should store your apps in the Applications folder at the >>> top level of your hard drive, not on your desktop. Most apps probably >>> won't care but some will and updaters and such tend to assume the >>> Applications folder as well. Most people tend to use the desktop like a >>> 'work in process' area for documents that you're currently working on. >>> Once you have the app in the Applications folder you can select it and >>> add it to the dock. >>> >>> CB >>> >>> On 1/10/13 11:04 AM, Marc Rocheleau wrote: >>>> Hey all, >>>> >>>> Okay so the subject line makes it sound like these two things are very >>>> random but they aren't so please read on. >>>> >>>> I downloaded a couple of apps from the app store and want to add them >>>> to the doc -- I have found them in finder so they're there... but how >>>> do I go about doing this? I tried looking it up on google (and this is >>>> where it all ties in) as well but... >>>> >>>> ... is there some sort of trick to this? The reason I ask is because, >>>> whenever I search for something, I get the results with no problem. My >>>> issue is that when I go to select a result, it won't bring me to the >>>> actual page, instead it loads a page with different headings like >>>> "URL" and "5" -- it almost seems like it's just presenting the results >>>> page again but in a way that isn't presented properly. This is using >>>> the latest edition of safari, as I am using a brand new mac mini. >>>> >>>> Sorry if these are dumb questions with obvious answers -- this is my >>>> first mac and I'm still getting used to how it works. Thanks in >>>> advance for any help you can offer! >>>> >>>> -Marc >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Getting started with youfukouru
I am just replying to this topic because, while my issue is different, it still has to do with getting started with... this app, I'm not even gonna try spelling it! lol Anyway, it's a simple question: How do you add more than one twitter account? I have two accounts and want to switch between them but can't find the option to add a new account in any of the menus. It says you can manage multiple accounts in the app description so obviously I'm just missing something. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as usual! -Marc On 1/9/13, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Thanks Alex, > > Have This will get me started. > a Blessed Day, > Stacey Robinson and GEB dog Chesley > mailto:stacey...@bellsouth.net > > On Jan 9, 2013, at 11:29 AM, Alex Hall wrote: > >> I don't know how to delete, sorry. To open links, press l when you are on >> the tweet you want to open. To stop the auto-complete thing, open >> preferences with cmd-comma, select the compose tab, then uncheck auto >> complete hashtags, or something along those lines. Also, you can alter the >> keyboard shortcuts if you don't like them; have a look through all the >> menus and options, not just preferences, as there's a whole lot there to >> customize if you want to. You can even set up mutes to filter out unwanted >> tweets based on username, hashtag, keyword, or even regular expression. >> On Jan 9, 2013, at 12:04 PM, Stacey Robinson >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> I know I just terribly misspelled this app. >>> I've figured out how to read tweets. >>> I cannot figure out how to delete them though. >>> Ic I see a link in a tweet that I want to activate, how do I do this? >>> Also, if I want to send something to facebook via selective tweets, I put >>> the number sign and before I can put the letters fb it tries to complete >>> with words it thinks I want. >>> How do I keep this from happening? >>> Thanks >>> >>> Have a Blessed Day, >>> Stacey Robinson and GEB dog Chesley >>> mailto:stacey...@bellsouth.net >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> >> Have a great day, >> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) >> mehg...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Accessible flac player and ID3 tag editor
Hey all, Can someone suggest an accessible media player that plays flac files? I have a bunch transferred over from my PC and nothing to play them with. Also, on the subject of media files, can someone recommend a good app to edit ID3 tags? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
How to add and remove songs from up next list in iTunes 11?
Hey listers, The subject says it all. On Windows, I could just bring up an application menu with jaws and add/remove a song from the up next menu that way but I have no clue how to do it on the mac. Any help would be greatly appreciated! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Accessible word processor
Hey all, This is pretty simple. I just need a word processor to handle working with .rtf files. I guess the ability to open other formats would be good as well, but my main use will be editing .rtf files. The person who came to assess me for my computer mentioned that Pages was accessible but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions that might be better and available in the app store. If Pages is just fine too, I'd like to hear that as well. Thanks again for all your help as I get adjusted to the wonderful world of Mac! :) -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible word processor
As of right now, I don't need to get very fancy at all so I think I'll give text edit a whirl tonight. Thanks for the help! -Marc On 1/17/13, Richard Ring wrote: > How much and how fancy do you need to get? Textedit handles RTF files just > fine! > > You can have an off day, but you can't have a day off! ---The Art of > Fielding > Sent from my Mac Book Pro > richr...@gmail.com > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 3:16 PM, Marc Rocheleau > wrote: > >> Hey all, >> >> This is pretty simple. I just need a word processor to handle working >> with .rtf files. I guess the ability to open other formats would be >> good as well, but my main use will be editing .rtf files. The person >> who came to assess me for my computer mentioned that Pages was >> accessible but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions that >> might be better and available in the app store. If Pages is just fine >> too, I'd like to hear that as well. >> >> Thanks again for all your help as I get adjusted to the wonderful >> world of Mac! :) >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible word processor
Just fyi, I ended up going with iText Express. I searched for text edit but it didn't come up in the app store. Not sure if it isn't available in Canada or something but I had no luck in finding it. -Marc On 1/18/13, Scott Davert wrote: > If all you are looking to do is basic word processing, I'd say Text > Edit should work fine. Although, iText Express is free as far as I can > remember, so if you're not getting enough out of Text Edit, you may > want to give it a try. > > Best of luck, > Scott > > On 1/17/13, Becky Knaub wrote: >> You could use Pages or Bean or if you want something simpler try text >> edit. >> Hope that helps >> >> Becky and Ceil >> On Jan 17, 2013, at 4:16 PM, Marc Rocheleau >> wrote: >> >>> Hey all, >>> >>> This is pretty simple. I just need a word processor to handle working >>> with .rtf files. I guess the ability to open other formats would be >>> good as well, but my main use will be editing .rtf files. The person >>> who came to assess me for my computer mentioned that Pages was >>> accessible but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions that >>> might be better and available in the app store. If Pages is just fine >>> too, I'd like to hear that as well. >>> >>> Thanks again for all your help as I get adjusted to the wonderful >>> world of Mac! :) >>> >>> -Marc >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible word processor
Ah so text edit is on the Mac already! Yikes, could I look any more like a newb? lol thanks for all the help guys! :) On 1/18/13, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Phil, > > You don't need a word processor to print envelopes, Contacts (or Address > Book on earlier versions of OS x) will do the job. You can also set up label > prints with it. > > However, Pages does offer a choice of envelope templates should you prefer > that solution. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > On 18 Jan 2013, at 19:41, Phil Halton wrote: > >> How well does Pages do envelopes? That's one of the things I like most >> about Word. If Pages will do envelope printing, then I think I'll give it >> a try. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: How to add and remove songs from up next list in iTunes 11?
I just tried this today and that's not it -- any other ideas? -Marc On 1/17/13, Teresa Cochran wrote: > I believe it's command-option-u. > > Teresa > > > "Everything is interesting if you go into it deeply enough."--Richard P. > Feynman > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Marc Rocheleau > wrote: > >> Hey listers, >> >> The subject says it all. On Windows, I could just bring up an >> application menu with jaws and add/remove a song from the up next menu >> that way but I have no clue how to do it on the mac. Any help would be >> greatly appreciated! >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: How to add and remove songs from up next list in iTunes 11?
Sorry to keep pestering about this but does no one know how to do this? I figure there must be a way but I've done a few internet searches and haven't come up with anything. Being a new mac user, I am kind of stumped. Still, this is a feature I really want to use. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! -Marc On 1/18/13, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > I just tried this today and that's not it -- any other ideas? > > -Marc > > > On 1/17/13, Teresa Cochran wrote: >> I believe it's command-option-u. >> >> Teresa >> >> >> "Everything is interesting if you go into it deeply enough."--Richard P. >> Feynman >> >> On Jan 17, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Marc Rocheleau >> wrote: >> >>> Hey listers, >>> >>> The subject says it all. On Windows, I could just bring up an >>> application menu with jaws and add/remove a song from the up next menu >>> that way but I have no clue how to do it on the mac. Any help would be >>> greatly appreciated! >>> >>> -Marc >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: How to add and remove songs from up next list in iTunes 11?
That's exactly what I needed, thanks! :) On 1/21/13, Tim Kilburn wrote: > Hi, > > In the LCD panel, usually access by pressing FN-VO-shift-left arrow on my > MBP, you will find an "Up Next" button. this button brings up a pop-over > where you can see the songs in the "Up Next" list. From that list you can > delete items if you wish by Interacting with the ite then pressing the > Delete button. To add items to the Up Next list, press VO-shift-m on the > item when in the Playlist table, you can choose from options like Play Next > or Add to Up Next. > > Is this what you were looking for? > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On 2013-01-21, at 11:28 AM, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > >> Sorry to keep pestering about this but does no one know how to do >> this? I figure there must be a way but I've done a few internet >> searches and haven't come up with anything. Being a new mac user, I am >> kind of stumped. Still, this is a feature I really want to use. Any >> help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! >> >> -Marc >> >> >> On 1/18/13, Marc Rocheleau wrote: >>> I just tried this today and that's not it -- any other ideas? >>> >>> -Marc >>> >>> >>> On 1/17/13, Teresa Cochran wrote: >>>> I believe it's command-option-u. >>>> >>>> Teresa >>>> >>>> >>>> "Everything is interesting if you go into it deeply enough."--Richard >>>> P. >>>> Feynman >>>> >>>> On Jan 17, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Marc Rocheleau >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hey listers, >>>>> >>>>> The subject says it all. On Windows, I could just bring up an >>>>> application menu with jaws and add/remove a song from the up next menu >>>>> that way but I have no clue how to do it on the mac. Any help would be >>>>> greatly appreciated! >>>>> >>>>> -Marc >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
How to add and remove friends/followers in YoruFukurou
Hey all, As usual, the subject says it all. I cannot figure out how to add or remove friends/followers from YoruFukurou. I've searched through the menus and different options but haven't come up with anything. If anyone could help me out, I would be extremely grateful. Thanks in advance! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Accessible ID3 tag editor
Hey again, Okay, I'm an idiot. I got a response to this a few weeks ago but must have deleted it by accident. Either way, can someone recommend an accessible ID3 tag editor? Someone mentioned a good app for this already but, as I said, I seemed to have... um... misplaced that information. lol Thanks in advance! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: How to add and remove friends/followers in YoruFukurou
Wow, that's awesome, thanks everyone! Especially digging the quick way to add a friend by using the tweet text edit field. -Marc On 1/24/13, Alex Hall wrote: > Just to add: > •a friend is someone you follow, whether or not they follow you back or even > know who you are. Usually, large companies or news sites have a great many > followers, meaning that every follower of them has them as a friend. > •a follower is someone following you. > •when you send a tweet, your friends don't see it but your followers do. > When a friend sends a tweet, you see it because you are a follower of your > friends. When a follower sends a tweet, you don't see it because you may not > be following that follower (A.K.A. you may not be a friend of that > follower). > > To follow someone, I find it easiest to use a tweet. If you know the > person's Twitter name, just write a new tweet saying: > F @username > where the F is capitalized and the @username is the person's Twitter handle, > such as @VOTips or @MacWorld. Un-following has already been covered (and I > never knew how to do that except through the drawer, so thanks to those who > posted those steps). By the way, that follow command tweet will not appear > in your timeline as long as you have it properly typed. > On Jan 24, 2013, at 10:12 AM, Rachel Feinberg wrote: > >> Hi Mark, >> >> To access your friends/followers, press cmd+l. You'll be on the following >> tab, which lists those you're following. To go to the followers tab, just >> vo+right arrow once and vo+space on where it says followers. Then go to >> the table, interact with it, and find the person you wish to adjust the >> setting for. Press vo+shift+m on their name, and go down to either follow, >> or unfollow depending on the status. >> HTH, >> Rachel >> On Jan 24, 2013, at 7:07 AM, Marc Rocheleau >> wrote: >> >>> Hey all, >>> >>> As usual, the subject says it all. I cannot figure out how to add or >>> remove friends/followers from YoruFukurou. I've searched through the >>> menus and different options but haven't come up with anything. >>> >>> If anyone could help me out, I would be extremely grateful. Thanks in >>> advance! >>> >>> -Marc >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> > > > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Wavepad questions
Hey all, Is anyone else out there using wavepad for the mac? I used to use it on the PC and read somewhere that it is accessible. I downloaded and started fiddling around with it this morning -- while its accessibility is pretty good, there are a couple of things I can't figure out. How do I save a file under a different format? When I go to save my file, it sets it as a wav file by default and I can't figure out how to change that. Also, when saving as a wav file, how do you make it so you can customize the encoder settings? I know there's a pop-up menu and "auto" is selected. I bring it up and go to custom but then it doesn't let me leave the menu... or if it does, it goes back to auto as the selection. If I hit return on it, it will close and just bring me back to the main window without saving. Any help would be very much appreciated, thanks! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Accessible mp3/wav editor
Hey all, I am looking for an accessible audio editor that lets you edit and save in both wav and mp3 formats. I would also like something that allows me to separately change the speed and pitch in the app or another app that can do this, if possible. Wavepad has these features but I'm not prepared to pay for the full version to use them as I find the software to be overpriced for my casual use. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, either way! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Is 1password accessible?
Hey all, I just read that 1password was available for 50% off on the mac app store and was wondering if anyone has used it. It's supposed to make credit card and other info easier to enter on the web and I guess their customer service is great too. I just want to look into it if it is indeed accessible. Also, to anyone using it, can you offer your opinion of the app? Thanks in advance! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
MP3 amplifier
Hi all, I found the easy music converter app thanks to a helpful member of the list here and was hoping luck could strike twice. Now that I can convert tracks from flac and other file formats easily, I am in need of a program that can amplify mp3 volume levels. I used to use mp3gain on the PC, which worked perfectly for this, but found that mac mp3gain doesn't actually amplify my mp3 files at all. Does anyone know of a VO friendly mp3 amplifier? I don't want an audio editor with an amplify option, I'd like something specifically for amplifying mp3 files. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: MP3 amplifier
Don't mean to pester the list but I was REALLY hoping for a response to this question. For someone who used a program like this for Windows so much, I really need the same for the Mac. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm a bit surprised that no one has responded so far given how many people here seem to be manipulating and editing audio. Please help! Thanks in advance. -Marc On 4/23/13, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > Hi all, > > I found the easy music converter app thanks to a helpful member of the > list here and was hoping luck could strike twice. > > Now that I can convert tracks from flac and other file formats easily, > I am in need of a program that can amplify mp3 volume levels. I used > to use mp3gain on the PC, which worked perfectly for this, but found > that mac mp3gain doesn't actually amplify my mp3 files at all. Does > anyone know of a VO friendly mp3 amplifier? I don't want an audio > editor with an amplify option, I'd like something specifically for > amplifying mp3 files. > > Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! > > -Marc > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: MP3 amplifier
Sorry, I thought my original e-mail would be included in the last one. I am looking for a program that can boost the sound volume in mp3 files. On the PC, I used mp3gain because it worked better than soundcheck does in iTunes and amplifies the file itself instead of just when you listen on iTunes. You could also decide how much to increase the volume yourself on an individual track, so quieter ballads weren't louder than they should be. There's a mac mp3gain but I found it doesn't do anything to the files one way or another. I'm going to be putting some albums on an iPod shuffle for someone as a gift and want them to be at a similar volume level. I hope this makes more sense now. Thanks in advance for any help! -Marc On 4/26/13, Alex Hall wrote: > I'm not sure what the original question was, but if it's increased volume > you want, try VLC (videolan.org). That app seems to go way above the volume > iTunes or Quicklook can manage, and I usually leave the volume down some to > keep things manageable. Sorry if your question was something different. > On Apr 25, 2013, at 10:59 PM, Marc Rocheleau > wrote: > >> Don't mean to pester the list but I was REALLY hoping for a response >> to this question. For someone who used a program like this for Windows >> so much, I really need the same for the Mac. Does anyone have any >> recommendations? I'm a bit surprised that no one has responded so far >> given how many people here seem to be manipulating and editing audio. >> >> Please help! Thanks in advance. >> >> -Marc >> >> >> On 4/23/13, Marc Rocheleau wrote: >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I found the easy music converter app thanks to a helpful member of the >>> list here and was hoping luck could strike twice. >>> >>> Now that I can convert tracks from flac and other file formats easily, >>> I am in need of a program that can amplify mp3 volume levels. I used >>> to use mp3gain on the PC, which worked perfectly for this, but found >>> that mac mp3gain doesn't actually amplify my mp3 files at all. Does >>> anyone know of a VO friendly mp3 amplifier? I don't want an audio >>> editor with an amplify option, I'd like something specifically for >>> amplifying mp3 files. >>> >>> Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! >>> >>> -Marc >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> > > > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Good speakers for mac mini
Hi all, I've been making due with my mac mini's internal speaker since my old PC speakers, a 5.1 set that hadn't worked properly in years, went kaput. After grieving the loss for months (not really,) I think I'm finally ready to move on and get a nice set of speakers. Now I throw it to you for any recommendations you may have. I do have a certain criteria though: - I listen to music... a lot. I want it to sound good coming out of these things. - I will most likely be setting this up to watch DVDs since, when I move out eventually, we'll be hooking up a TV as a display with HDMI. We're getting a futon so our office will double as a movie room. - I'm moving into an apartment building and don't want something too bass heavy because of that. I don't think the neighbours would appreciate it. ;) - The less space it takes up, the better. I am not opposed to 5.1 but don't want huge speakers since we'll have other stuff taking up space. - I don't want to spend tons of money on these. $500 is my absolute limit but I'd like to keep it quite a bit lower than that if possible. - I'm in Canada... any links provided would be even more useful if they're from Canadian sites. - I want something easy to set up on the mac mini... I don't want to mess with a bunch of adapters. I think that's about it. There's a couple of two-speaker sets from Bosse on the apple store but reviews are so varied that it leaves me unsure. Many say that it has tons of bass too so I am reluctant to put out the cash for one of those. I have had a hard time finding other options though so I am hoping some of you may have recommendations and/or experience that could help me make a decision. Either way, thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Good speakers for mac mini
Just to double-check, these speakers you're talking about should run on the mac mini with no problems? I like that they have that kind of range, being able to adjust the sound like that is a major plus for me. -Marc On 4/26/13, Chris Gilland wrote: > I can't give you an exact model, but have you looked at any of the stuff > from Altech Lanzing? I have a set connected to my windows computer, and > believe me, all else considered, they sound amazing. I can get them so basy > > you'd blow the roof off the place, but! I also! can make them so tinny > sounding that it's almost ear piercingly trebbly. these things have quite! > > a dynamic range. Frankly, I don't think any of the two speaker+sub woofer > sets I've seen that were manufactured by them have been bad. Most of them > are extremely good for what they do, not to mention very very reasonably > priced. I'd say check those out. Granted the set I have was around $300, > which I know is upwards of your budget, but trust me, you get what you pay > for. Take it from a guy who is a certified/qualified sound engineer who > does audio production 8 hours a day 5 days a week for a living profession. > > I don't know if they ship to Canada, though I see absolutely no reason they > > wouldn't... I'd check out > > http://www.sweetwater.com > > They have some amazing! and I do mean amazing! audio hardware gear! > > Chris. > > - Original Message - > From: "Marc Rocheleau" > To: "MacVisionaries" > Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 12:13 PM > Subject: Good speakers for mac mini > > >> Hi all, >> >> I've been making due with my mac mini's internal speaker since my old >> PC speakers, a 5.1 set that hadn't worked properly in years, went >> kaput. After grieving the loss for months (not really,) I think I'm >> finally ready to move on and get a nice set of speakers. >> >> Now I throw it to you for any recommendations you may have. I do have >> a certain criteria though: >> >> - I listen to music... a lot. I want it to sound good coming out of >> these things. >> - I will most likely be setting this up to watch DVDs since, when I >> move out eventually, we'll be hooking up a TV as a display with HDMI. >> We're getting a futon so our office will double as a movie room. >> - I'm moving into an apartment building and don't want something too >> bass heavy because of that. I don't think the neighbours would >> appreciate it. ;) >> - The less space it takes up, the better. I am not opposed to 5.1 but >> don't want huge speakers since we'll have other stuff taking up space. >> - I don't want to spend tons of money on these. $500 is my absolute >> limit but I'd like to keep it quite a bit lower than that if possible. >> - I'm in Canada... any links provided would be even more useful if >> they're from Canadian sites. >> - I want something easy to set up on the mac mini... I don't want to >> mess with a bunch of adapters. >> >> I think that's about it. There's a couple of two-speaker sets from >> Bosse on the apple store but reviews are so varied that it leaves me >> unsure. Many say that it has tons of bass too so I am reluctant to put >> out the cash for one of those. I have had a hard time finding other >> options though so I am hoping some of you may have recommendations >> and/or experience that could help me make a decision. >> >> Either way, thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer! >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: MP3 amplifier
That's why I liked mp3 gain on the PC, it just boosted the file's volume without requiring a re-encode. I am lucky though, I can get wav files of these particular tracks, amplify them and then encode to mp3... so it works as a stopgap solution for now. I really wish I had something like what I had with mp3gain on Windows though. -Marc On 4/26/13, Chris Blouch wrote: > True, but each time you re-encode an mp3 the sound quality gets a little > worse. The iTunes method is non-destructive but that also means it only > works inside the player. Have to pick the lesser of two evils. > > CB > > On 4/26/13 12:22 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> If you are looking for file modification instead of presets, try Audacity. >> Just open your file, install the MP3 encoder as described in the >> documentation, and then open your file. Go to effects, then amplification, >> and make your changes, then export the file to MP3. >> On Apr 26, 2013, at 11:34 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: >> >>> A hacky way is to play with the gain on the iTunes equalizer. With EQ on >>> you can up arrow on the pram vertical slider to add 12dB of gain. It >>> won't announce the value as you up arrow but 5-6 up arrows should max it >>> out and if you VO-right and left it should announce 12dB preamp. In >>> addition you can move up each of the EQ sliders for another 12dB. You can >>> save this as a preset and if you get info on a track, under the Options >>> tab, you can pick that preset to bump up the volume for just that track. >>> This is in addition to the Volume Adjustment on the same Options tab >>> which will let you double to volume on a track by track basis. >>> >>> CB >>> >>> On 4/26/13 11:28 AM, Marc Rocheleau wrote: >>>> Sorry, I thought my original e-mail would be included in the last one. >>>> I am looking for a program that can boost the sound volume in mp3 >>>> files. On the PC, I used mp3gain because it worked better than >>>> soundcheck does in iTunes and amplifies the file itself instead of >>>> just when you listen on iTunes. You could also decide how much to >>>> increase the volume yourself on an individual track, so quieter >>>> ballads weren't louder than they should be. >>>> >>>> There's a mac mp3gain but I found it doesn't do anything to the files >>>> one way or another. I'm going to be putting some albums on an iPod >>>> shuffle for someone as a gift and want them to be at a similar volume >>>> level. >>>> >>>> I hope this makes more sense now. Thanks in advance for any help! >>>> >>>> -Marc >>>> >>>> >>>> On 4/26/13, Alex Hall wrote: >>>>> I'm not sure what the original question was, but if it's increased >>>>> volume >>>>> you want, try VLC (videolan.org). That app seems to go way above the >>>>> volume >>>>> iTunes or Quicklook can manage, and I usually leave the volume down >>>>> some to >>>>> keep things manageable. Sorry if your question was something >>>>> different. >>>>> On Apr 25, 2013, at 10:59 PM, Marc Rocheleau >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Don't mean to pester the list but I was REALLY hoping for a response >>>>>> to this question. For someone who used a program like this for >>>>>> Windows >>>>>> so much, I really need the same for the Mac. Does anyone have any >>>>>> recommendations? I'm a bit surprised that no one has responded so far >>>>>> given how many people here seem to be manipulating and editing audio. >>>>>> >>>>>> Please help! Thanks in advance. >>>>>> >>>>>> -Marc >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 4/23/13, Marc Rocheleau wrote: >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I found the easy music converter app thanks to a helpful member of >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> list here and was hoping luck could strike twice. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now that I can convert tracks from flac and other file formats >>>>>>> easily, >>>>>>> I am in need of a program that can amplify mp3 volume levels. I used >>>>>>> to use mp3gain on the PC, which worked perfectly for this, but found >>>&g
Re: described content on iTunes, plus purchasing questions
I'm pretty sure it's up to the movie studio in a lot of cases to provide a script or audio track for described content that's made available officially through channels such as these. If online streaming/rental services don't have permission or rights to use these scripts or audio tracks, they're not allowed to create their own, as far as I know. I know with descriptive video in Canada at Cineplex theatres, they can't provide the service if they don't receive this content/permission from the movie distributors. I do know, however, that Disney in particular is starting to offer described content on their DVD releases. Examples of this include Toy Story 3, The Muppets and -- most recently -- Marvel's The Avengers. I'm not sure if this same feature is available on the digital copy though (its in the languages section of the DVDs.) HTH! -Marc On 10/4/12, Alex Hall wrote: > I found 3 movies with description on iTunes, all Disney movies that did not > interest me at all. I asked Apple, and they said the content they get is > really up to their providers, suggesting that it is the movie companies who > are not giving them described content. I can see this happening more for tv > shows than movies, but I don't know how all the contracts and such work. > Apple did say, though, that they would pass along my suggestion of being > able to filter searches by whether or not a title is described, so that's > something. I would encourage anyone else who wants described titles on > iTunes to email accessibil...@apple.com to ask them, so they can see how big > an interest there is. > On Oct 4, 2012, at 12:30 AM, Brian Fischler wrote: > >> Hey guys, Just wanted to chime in here, as it really is ashame how >> ignored we the blind are when it comes to described video. For >> example, I have yet to find a Netflix title through Netflix streaming >> offer descriptive video. Then again, I think that Netflix just >> recently was pressured into providing the close captioning option for >> their titles. Unfortunately, we the blind have such a weak lobby that >> I don't see this as an option anytime soon. Considering that the 21st >> Century Communications Accessibility Act went into effect on July 1, >> and none of the blind organizations had a mention of this historic >> legislation on their websites, not sure who we would even approach >> about addressing this. From the little research that I have done >> neither Netflix, nor Amazon, nor Itunes offers any of their content >> with descriptive video. For now, I rely on the movie feeds through >> Serotek and sitting at my computer. Of course, I have a mac, and have >> to use chrome which seems to be the only browser that works with this >> fantastic content. The only problem is there is no way to rewind or >> fast forward the content, which is a problem, especially if you have a >> prblem with a movie which happened to me once. Would love to hear I am >> wrong on some of this, so please do let me know. Thanks >> >> On Sep 28, 9:52 pm, Alex Hall wrote: >>> Hi all, >>> Is there described content available on iTunes? If so, how does one find >>> it and how wide-spread is it? >>> >>> Second, a more general purchasing question. When one buys a movie or tv >>> show on iTunes, does one then own it for life, or is it a rental-like >>> arrangement? I know I own the songs I buy, but I am not sure about longer >>> content with different licensing like tv shows or movies. Thanks. >>> >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) >>> mehg...@gmail.com >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Gestures on iMac?
Hey all, Excuse the ignorance, but I'm looking to get an iMac in the near future. I was under the impression that the track pad gave you the ability to perform gestures or navigate as if you were using an actual mouse -- not unlike the iPhone, for example. Last month however, I had someone come and give a demonstration with a MacBook. She admittedly preferred jaws but said that you couldn't do gestures like on the iPhone (which is something that disappointed her.) I'm just looking for some clarification as far as what I can do with the track pad on the iMac so I know what to expect. I know iMacs aren't bound solely by keyboard shortcuts but what function does the trackpad serve and what are its potential limits? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
External Blu Ray DVD/CD CDR or CDRW
Hey all, I am most likely getting a brand spankin' new iMac when they start shipping in December (I'm only going for the 21" so I'll be waiting a bit longer) and heard that neither version will have a built-in CD/DVD drive. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good external drive that can play Blu Ray DVDs and also play/write CDs and DVDs. I don't totally need to write Blue Rays and want to play them with the external at least but need to have CD read and write capabilities above all. Lower prices are prefered but any suggestions for something that meets the criteria listed above would be grately appreciated. Thanks in advance! -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: External Blu Ray DVD/CD CDR or CDRW
Whoops, my bad -- I got the dates mixed up. :P I do need to wait for an assessment from the government either way though. I live in Canada and the province I'm in has government programs that cover pretty much the full cost of any new computer with assistive technology. I am elligeable every five-years, pending assessment and approval. So that's when I am going to make the switch from a PC to a Mac... and when I'll need the sort of optical drive I'm looking for. -Marc On 11/1/12, Dave wrote: > Why are you waiting until December for the iMac if you're getting a 21.5" > model? They come out in November. > > The 27" machines come out in December. > > Just curious. > > Dave > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: External Blu Ray DVD/CD CDR or CDRW
So um... no one has any recommendations at all? I don't mean to be a pest about it but I really need this for my iMac and have no clue where to start. As mentioned in previous messages, I am looking for an optical drive with Blu ray and CD read/write capability. I am assuming any device that can read/write blue ray can do normal DVDs just fine too? Any help would still be grately appreciated. -Marc On 11/1/12, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > Whoops, my bad -- I got the dates mixed up. :P > > I do need to wait for an assessment from the government either way > though. I live in Canada and the province I'm in has government > programs that cover pretty much the full cost of any new computer with > assistive technology. I am elligeable every five-years, pending > assessment and approval. > > So that's when I am going to make the switch from a PC to a Mac... and > when I'll need the sort of optical drive I'm looking for. > > -Marc > > > On 11/1/12, Dave wrote: >> Why are you waiting until December for the iMac if you're getting a 21.5" >> model? They come out in November. >> >> The 27" machines come out in December. >> >> Just curious. >> >> Dave >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Monitors for the mac mini
Hey all, I am not sure whether or not to buy a new monitor for my mac mini but was wondering if anyone had some recommendations. I should be getting the computer in the next few weeks and have heard some of the benefits of some mac monitors having a built-in camera but wasn't sure if this was only with the iMac or if you could get separate monitors like this. I came across the 27" Thunderbolt display but A) I am not willing to spend that kind of cash on something I can't even see and B) It's way too big for what I need anyway. My fiancee is really the only person who would need this monitor so I'm looking to keep it relatively cheap and around the 20" range. Built-in camera for facetime, OCR or even iTunes gift card redeeming purposes would be nice too if that sort of thing exists. Any help/advice would be grately appreciated! I just want to make sure anything I potentially use runs smoothly with apple's ecosystem too. -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Monitors for the mac mini
My main question is whether or not you can get a monitor with a camera. I know the 21.5" monitors with the iMacs have one and are equipped with a microphone too if I am correct? I was just wondering if there was any way of getting something similar for a decent price with a Mac mini, I guess. Sorry, I wasn't really clear in my first e-mail post to the list. -Marc On 11/30/12, Bill Holton wrote: > Hi. > Do you already have a monitor for another computer question is so why not > just get a keyboard/monitor a beast which? > On Nov 30, 2012, at 1:11 AM, Marc Rocheleau > wrote: > >> Hey all, >> >> I am not sure whether or not to buy a new monitor for my mac mini but >> was wondering if anyone had some recommendations. I should be getting >> the computer in the next few weeks and have heard some of the benefits >> of some mac monitors having a built-in camera but wasn't sure if this >> was only with the iMac or if you could get separate monitors like >> this. >> >> I came across the 27" Thunderbolt display but A) I am not willing to >> spend that kind of cash on something I can't even see and B) It's way >> too big for what I need anyway. My fiancee is really the only person >> who would need this monitor so I'm looking to keep it relatively cheap >> and around the 20" range. Built-in camera for facetime, OCR or even >> iTunes gift card redeeming purposes would be nice too if that sort of >> thing exists. >> >> Any help/advice would be grately appreciated! I just want to make sure >> anything I potentially use runs smoothly with apple's ecosystem too. >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
