Re: Message Filters

This is a rarity tim but have to disagree with you friendly of course. But i. Use the iCloud website from my mac and fine it quite simple, creating rules to sort mail, organize contacts, creating alias’s, and changing account info like name and vacation message. The key is, you have to use vo

Re: iTunes Match

It does not work. ITunes match has to be purchased by each apppleID. Unless you share that appleID, then it won’t matter. I share one, and all music, playlists, podcasts show up on all my devices. Sent from my iPhone X On Jun 6, 2019, at 7:24 PM, Petrus Tuerlings wrote: Hi all, I unsubsc

RE: in store training?

Perhaps calling accessibility might be a better idea? What surprises me is the requirement of a device for which one might require training in order to find that training laughs. Kare On Thu, 6 Jun 2019, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Karen, You can always go to the Apple web site and search fo

Re: How do I convert an mp4 file

Thanks for the Handbreak suggestion. Kristeen On Jun 6, 2019, at 2:54 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Well, if they're mp4, then they should actually open. Not sure why you're having issues with specific mp4 files. In either case, you could use HandBrake to convert them t

Adjusting Individual Audio Sources on the Mac

Hi, Is there any way to adjust the audio level for individual applications on the Mac?  I don’t mean audio ducking but rather setting the sound level for each program that’s producing audio. I’m looking for something equivalent to opening the volume control on Windows where you can make

RE: in store training?

Hello Karen, You can always go to the Apple web site and search for training sessions. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Lewellen Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2019 1:34 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.

iTunes Match

Hi all, I unsubscribed from Apple Music today and purchased a 1 year subscription to iTunes Match. I forgot to check to see if family sharing works on iTunes Match?and if so how does one check to see if it is tuned on? Sent from Petrus' MacBook -- The following information is important for al

Track commander

Hi all, Is it possible to disable the track commander? I know how to turn it on and off by holding down the Voice over keys and doing the rotor gesture clockwise or counter clockwise but I keep accidentally turning it on. Is there a way of locking it so I don’t keep turning it on all the time? T

Re: mac book pro 2017

I’m guessing that it is the fact that I’ve always made lots of typos so I’ve not noticed over the years as my typing has improved and I’m probably making less typos now days > On 7/06/2019, at 9:04 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I agree with the opposing viewpoint. I've

Re: mac book pro 2017

I agree with the opposing viewpoint. I've had my Mac for almost two years now, and I've never made so many typos as I do with the butterfly keyboard. I kept thinking I would get used to it, but I haven't. I still hate this stupid keyboard. Cheers, Donna > On Jun 6, 2019, at 3:51 PM, Petrus

Re: Message Filters

Thanks Tim. I'm in burn out mode right now but may install Chrome again. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 6/6/2019 11:19 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Oops, I forgot to answer

Re: mac book pro 2017

Okay, I mast be the odd one out, maybe Simon has something when he keeps referring to me living in Auckland. But I think the butterfly keyboard is the best I’ve ever had. I can’t comment on the start up chime as I’ve only had a Mac for about 6 months or so. But it would still be nice to have one

Re: How do I convert an mp4 file

Hi tim, When needed I use to import the mp4 in to itunes then go to itune preferences change the import option to mp3 and export it that way. Unless something changed that should still work. The draw back to going from mp4 down to a mp3 is the quality degrades even further! ;( If you need to do t

Re: mac book pro 2017

Those butterfly keys drive me nuts, and no chime that just breaks my heart. On 6/6/19, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: > Hi Simon, > > Janina may be right :). No, it doesn't have a boot chime. I have a similar > model, but the 3.1 I5 processor and 16 GB of RAM. It's the one with the >

DBT Win and Mac

Curious to know how the transition went for those who ran DBT for Win 11/12 and now run the Mac version. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: handbrake

Hi, handBrake is more of a conversion tool than an editor, unless features of it have changed. I've used it quite a bit in the past to rip DVD's for use on my Apple TV. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Jamf Certified Associate Fort McMurray, AB Canada

handbrake

what is handbrake? I'm looking for something (hopefully free or very inexpensive) that I can use to edit mp3 files, take parts out of them etc. thanks. Lorie -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: How do I convert an mp4 file

Hi, Well, if they're mp4, then they should actually open. Not sure why you're having issues with specific mp4 files. In either case, you could use HandBrake to convert them to other formats. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Jamf Certified Associate F

Re: How do I convert an mp4 file

These are files I must use for podcasts. I have to make sure they will be able to be opened in Amadeus Pro and will function fully. Sometimes, Amadeus will open them, but not see all of them. I know about Quicktime, but it does nothing for my needs. Kristeen On Jun 6, 2019, at 12:28 PM, 'Tim

Re: Message Filters

Hi, Oops, I forgot to answer the first question. No, I don't think that it's any better in Chrome. You're welcome to give it a try though. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Jamf Certified Associate Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jun 6, 2019, at 12:18, 'T

Re: Message Filters

Hi, I have Chrome installed with ChromeVox as well. Chrome works better in all the Googly things, and better in some other things, but I just use it when Safari is being uncooperative. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Jamf Certified Associate Fort Mc

Re: Message Filters

Is it any better in Chrome? Is Chrome worth installing in general? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 6/6/2019 7:39 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Yeah, I don't find the iCloud we

Re: iPad Models

Half breed, probably not too far off an analogy. Just got the mini 4 last year but it may be worth looking ar a newer model which will take iPadOS. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 6/5/2019 11:1

Re: How do I convert an mp4 file

Hi, Your Mac should open mp4's just fine. QuickTime, which is stock on your Mac will natively open mp4 files. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Jamf Certified Associate Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jun 6, 2019, at 10:26, 'Kristeen Hughes' via MacVisiona

Re: First Aid error message

Hi, When First Aid ran, the file system check had a mismatch in its count. If this was ran from the Recovery HD, then it was likely fixed by the first aid process. If this was done when logged into the Finder, then it will likely report the same error again. Not a big deal, I wouldn't worry

How do I convert an mp4 file

I need to take a file created from Skype, which is an .mp4 file and convert it so that it will play on my Mac or IOS device. Does anyone know what app is best for doing this? I have opened the .mp4 files in Amadeus pro, but they don’t always work properly. Sometimes it does not get the whole fil

Re: Message Filters

Hi, Yeah, I don't find the iCloud web interface particularly friendly. Usable, yes, but not great from a screen reader user prospective. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Jamf Certified Associate Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jun 5, 2019, at 13:01, 'E.T.

Re: mac book pro 2017

Hi Simon, Janina may be right :). No, it doesn't have a boot chime. I have a similar model, but the 3.1 I5 processor and 16 GB of RAM. It's the one with the Touch Bar and 4 USB C ports. I haven't had any problems with my model although, like you, many don't like the feel of the butterfly ke

Managing bookmarks with google chrome?

Hi folks. I’ve used chrome on windows, and it works grate. I’ve got a lot of bookmarks, but can’t seem to manage them, on the mac side. I’m signed in to my google account with chrome The key is cmd+opsion+b. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list.

Re: mac pro pricing

I love that 1.5 Tb of RAM. At last the tacit acknowledgement that 4, 8 and even 16 are miserly and inadequate in today's software world. Frankly, even the 16 Gb I'm seeing on current Thinkpads is leaving me unimpressed. This Mac shows me that Apple has the right idea, imo about RAM. Janina 'Jaso

Re: mac pro pricing

The articles I’ve read are lacking in specifics beyond the base price. I expect details will be forthcoming as the hardware becomes available. If you have the kinds of processor and memory-intensive applications that require it, and the budget, then it’s going to be an excellent machine, based o

Re: mac book pro 2017

Hey, Simon. My wish for you is that someone returned these machines because they'd heard there shouldn't be a boot chime any longer! Janina PS: I looked at the 2017 Air machines still available today. I'm disappointed. It looks to me like the only advantage of leaving my 2014 Air for a 2017 mode

Re: Email view

Thanks, Tim. It's very helpful to have the clear steps laid out like this--at least until the day the task becomes muscle memory! Janina 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries writes: > Hi, > > Two ways. First make sure that you have the mailbox selected, no message > should be open, then go to th

RE: Reading app-specific passwords on the Apple-id page

Hi Daniel, I must be doing something wrong then as I've never struck this before. Although I've only once ever setup an iCloud email account. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Daniel Gartmann Sent: Thursday, 6 June 2019 7:55 PM To: macvisionaries@g

mac book pro 2017

Hi List, Just wondering if anyone on the list has a 2017 13.3" Mac book pro with 2.3GHz I5 prodessor? I'm just looking at one of these model machines from the apple refurbished devices and wondered why such a nice sounding machine would have been returned to apple? I just wondere

RE: in store training?

Mark, I am sure those steps will be profoundly helpful for someone. However I do not own an IOS device at all. Is there another method? If not I will need to find someone in my area who has both an IOS device and the application. Thanks for one door at least. Kare On Wed, 5 Jun 2019, M. T

Re: Reading app-specific passwords on the Apple-id page

It is in the security section when logged into your Apple-ID. You need to generate an app-specific password if you want to connect a third-party app such as Outlook to your iCloud account. Nothing is sent. You need to read the password on the web page in the security section on your Apple-id

Re: Calendar Question

Did you hit OK on the notification when you were told a family member had updated the calendar > On 5 Jun 2019, at 17:12, Steve Matzura wrote: > > Is it possible to display only dates with appointments, or is there another > easy and accessible way to move among appointments with a shortcut