Re: can a mac read miny cds?

what is lame about that is that the nintendo wii has a slot drive an is capable of loading mini cds as that's what is used for gamecube games On Jul 8, 2010, at 7:11 PM, Chris Moore wrote: > Sorry no, Macs contain slot loading drives so a mini CD/DVD would get lost in > there. You would have to

Re: connecting a wireless printer

ok then stupid question is the wireless printer i have has a stupid touch screen and is an hp is ther eusualy somethig you have to do on the printer tomake it shw up? I know read the book but that's easier siad than done as I suspect my grilfreind tossed the book along with the box when it go

Re: can a mac read miny cds?

Or else, if you happen to be able to find one of those disk adapters which fit around the edge of a mini CD, that would work; but, good luck finding something like that. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! E-Mail: rforetjr at comcast dot net Skype Name: barefootedray On Jul 8, 2010, a

writing in spanish

Hi all. I need some help. A while back someone helped out by telling me how to write in Spanish on the Mac. For some reason my Mac is not letting me do this. Whenever I try to do command e and then the letter it doesn't do anything. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Please get back to me ASAP.

Re: can a mac read miny cds?

Is it not a smaller drive though? On 9 Jul 2010, at 08:41, Michael Thurman wrote: > what is lame about that is that the nintendo wii has a slot drive an is > capable of loading mini cds as that's what is used for gamecube games > On Jul 8, 2010, at 7:11 PM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> Sorry no, Macs

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

Hi Carolyn, Yes that is what I was told and I should correct myself. I did state that trying to scan the barcode of a can is a little tricky, but I did manage it once. I have not tried the technique on a few other cans, but your tip is spot on. However, again, a good idea is to hold the phone a

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

Bryan, share your note, seriously. I think if people express an interest for using an external scanner, they may implement it. I really think it makes sense for the reasons I stated. Of course I encourage anyone to contact them because that is the one way they really get the message from users.

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

Nancy, I neglected to comment on this statement, but I agree and that statement was rather insulting. I have to say that as much participation as you and others have demonstrated on these e-mail lists, shows a level of commitment. I see lots of potential in this application and although

Re: connecting a wireless printer

Michael, I do not understand your message as written. However, what I recommend is that you look for the manual online. Maybe if you provided the printer's model etc. someone may have one and can help. Unfortunately your asking for help to connect a printer to a network before it can be connecte

Re: writing in spanish

Hi May, You're confusing the Command key with the Option key for typing accents and special characters. I'll paste in a repeat excerpted session from archived posts that describes how to type accented characters and punctuation marks using Option key combinations: Accented characters on

Re: writing in spanish

Oh lol, guess that was my problem. I don't know why I was thinking it was the command key. Thanks so much, smile. May On 2010-07-09, at 4:48 AM, Esther wrote: > Hi May, > > You're confusing the Command key with the Option key for typing accents and > special characters. I'll paste in a repeat

Re: convert text to mp3

I'm always glad to find ways to use technology to make life easier or more interesting. I'm not sure how changing a text file to a mp3 file assists folks as our computers read the text files for us. Could someone give a example of how converting a file in this way is helpful? I suspect once

Re: convert text to mp3

HI there, Here's one case where I've found it handy. Back in the bad old days when I used to use windows, I had lots of text-books I needed to read. On the bus was the only time I could do this. I didn't have an iPhone, just a standard old 60 gig iAudio running rockbox, (and a fantastic play

transferring stuff from pc to mac?

Hi I got some stuff on my netbook that I want to transfer over to my mac. The problem is compounded by the fact that if the netbook were working correctly I could just plug in my new passport drive and windows xp would see it but its not working out like that. So my question is this, is there a

Re: Solona commandline tool for the Mac

Hi Barry, Thanks for all this info. I was basically following the instructions on the audio. I wondered why she didn't do the whole directory change in one step. I wondered if for some reason you couldn't do that on the Mac. Glad to know you can. I'd never used quotes when dealing with com

Re: spotlight search is wonderful!

Oh, that's cool! I never knew that. thanks! Donna On Jul 9, 2010, at 2:56 AM, John André Netland wrote: > Yes, but you can also use Spotlight to get definitions for words. Write any > word in the search field, and you will get a definition list with related > words and a description/explanatio

problem with my imac

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how to make vo start automatically during log on

i have try searching the previous post but I have not found the asnwer tot this. how to you make vo start automatically during log on screen. I now I hav eto go to the accounts preference window of the system preferences, but then I get stuck. can anyone help. any help will be appreciated. alfr

Fwd: espeak for mac

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Re: problem with my imac

thats nice, whats wrong with it lol On Jul 9, 2010, at 8:52 AM, joseph wrote: > hi listers > > i went to universal system preffrences and turned mouse on > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send

Re: convert text to mp3

Hi, This is easier, so I can put a text file on my Ipod Shuffle, and listen to it while I excercise. At least that's my use for it. Courtney On Jul 9, 2010, at 8:07 AM, Eric Caron wrote: > I'm always glad to find ways to use technology to make life easier or more > interesting. I'm not sure how

how to make vo start automatically during log on

i have try searching the previous post but I have not found the asnwer tot this. how to you make vo start automatically during log on screen. I now I hav eto go to the accounts preference window of the system preferences, but then I get stuck. can anyone help. any help will be appreciated. alfr

Re: how to make vo start automatically during log on

You're part way there. Now you need to go to log in options. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! E-Mail: rforetjr at comcast dot net Skype Name: barefootedray On Jul 9, 2010, at 7:54 AM, Alfredo wrote: > i have try searching the previous post but I have not found the asnwer > tot this

Re: espeak for mac

hi, i tried to make espeak work with VO for some time ago... but do to work keeping commin i had to lay off, i never got an "acceptable way of doing it" And right now i am down to locking the gps on the iphone so it gets more exact, so not sure when if i at all will be back to doing it. A

Quicken Essentials for the Mac

Hello everyone. Have any of you tried Quicken Essentials for the Mac? If so, how accessible is it? What pitfalls did you run into? Is there anything that you cannot do? Finally, if Quicken Essentials isn't accessible, can you recommend another accessible checkbook for the Mac? Finally, is drag and

Re: alias

if you move them, will they still open the files? GF On Jul 8, 2010, at 10:09 PM, Slau wrote: > An alias is simply a small file that points to another file. Much like > shortcuts to files on a Windows desktop, they can be used to point to other > documents or applications. Opening an alias op

Re: problem with my imac

nice? i can not use the keyboard to do anything. can someone help please? Cody Hurst wrote: > thats nice, whats wrong with it lol > > On Jul 9, 2010, at 8:52 AM, joseph wrote: > > > hi listers > > > > i went to universal system preffrences and turned mouse on > > > > -- > > You received this mes

Re: alias

Yes, aliases can be moved and they'll still work. Not sure, however, if that applies across different volumes though. Won't have a chance to test that until later. Slau On Jul 9, 2010, at 10:12 AM, clarence griffin wrote: > if you move them, will they still open the files? > > GF > > > On J

Re: alias

oh, ok. so its just like a short cut in windows. cool. thanks. GF On Jul 9, 2010, at 11:07 AM, Slau wrote: > Yes, aliases can be moved and they'll still work. Not sure, however, if that > applies across different volumes though. Won't have a chance to test that > until later. > > Slau > >

Re: how to make vo start automatically during log on

It would have been useful if I was told that I had to interact witht hat section. It gets confuinsg since the others are tabs adn you have this section before, which is not. I got it, thanks,alfredo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries"

Re: spotlight search is wonderful!

John Andre: Thanks for adding this info. This Mac gets more like magic for me every day.:) Carolyn - Original Message - From: John André Netland To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 12:56 AM Subject: Re: spotlight search is wonderful! Yes, but y

Re: convert text to mp3

Hello. I use text-to-MP3 tech a lot, especially when I want to convert stuff in the background while I am working for later listening on my iPod. Works out really well. Jane On 7/9/2010 8:07 AM, Eric Caron wrote: I'm always glad to find ways to use technology to make life easier or mo

Re: alias

An alias is a tiny little file that "points," to a bigger file. They're similar to "shortcuts," in... that other... evil operating system whose name causes me to expectorate violently... You place aliases in places you spend a lot of time--desktop, say--and when you open them they open a

Quicken® Essentials for Mac quite usable with voiceover!

Hi Listers, Just wanted to say to the several inquiries on the list that Quicken® Essentials for Mac using a Mac Pro running OS X v10.6.3 "Snow Leopard" is fairly accessible so far with VoiceOver. I have not printed anything yet but so far it appears to be usable. Now I half to get all my Qui

Re: spotlight search is wonderful!

spotlight is like a stripped down version of quicksilver. alas, most of qs is accessible except the list of files which presents a small problem... If anyone has found a way around this, please let me know. On Jul 9, 2010, at 9:04 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Oh, that's cool! I never knew

Re: transferring stuff from pc to mac?

Hi Josh I'll try to help you with this al though I haven't quite got it down to the point where I can give you exact instructions but hopefully I can get you in the right direction. What you will need to do first is run the networking and sharing wizard on the windows computer if you haven't al

Quicken®Essentials for Mac fairly usable with v oiceover!

Hi Listers, Just wanted to say to the several inquiries on the list that Quicken® Essentials for Mac using a Mac Pro running OS X v10.6.3 "Snow Leopard" is fairly accessible so far with VoiceOver. I have not printed anything yet but so far it appears to be usable. Now I half to get all my Qui

Re: problem with my imac

Perhaps if you read your own messages, you would realized that your initial message gave no indication to what the problem was and this message is not much more clear than the first. Is this a wireless keyboard or a wired keyboard. WHat exactly do you mean it does not work? Can you get any keys

Re: transferring stuff from pc to mac?

Hey Josh, I haven't explored this fully, but I did manage to stumble and fumble through networking xp and my mac. I didn't think it worked at first but then I went to networking on the mac and it did work. What I mean is that the mac can see the xp harddrive. So I can copy what I want from the

transferring stuff between pc and mac

Hi, I heard of something called a network crossover cable. I wonder if it would be faster to buy one of those and transfer it that way? Because by doing it the other way the 100 gigs of stuff will be transferring over wifi and I'm not sure if it'll interfeer with other people's internet conne

Re: transferring stuff between pc and mac

Hi Josh: I just copied data to an external drive on my PC, removed it, and plugged it in to the Mac. On Jul 9, 2010, at 12:46 PM, Josh wrote: > Hi, > > I heard of something called a network crossover cable. I wonder if it would > be faster to buy one of those > and transfer it that way? Becaus

Re: alias

And guess what? Aliases do work across volumes. So, providing that volume is mounted, an alias can point to a file on an external drive or drive mounted on a network volume. Cool. Slau On Jul 9, 2010, at 11:10 AM, clarence griffin wrote: > oh, ok. so its just like a short cut in windows. cool.

RE: QuickenR Essentials for Mac quite usable with voiceover !

Chuck, I assume that you have tried entering transactions. I also assume that you have added a bank account and have updated a few times. Have you had to resolve duplicate transactions by dragging and dropping yet? How about the category and tag lists? Can you assign categories and tags to your tra

Re: problem with my imac

Hi Joseph, I'll assume in this case that you either have a wireless keyboard or a standard keyboard without the numpad as you shouldn't experience these problems with the extended keyboard with the NumPad. Try these steps: 1. if you're lucky and the Option key toggle is checked, then simply p

Take It From Mark, Back It Up And A Call For Help!

Hello Everyone, In this approximately 5 minute podcast, I tell you about a recent misfortune I suffered, remind you to backup any data that you do not wish to lose, and ask for a little help. Thank you for listening.

Re: problem with my imac

Thanks Tim, I really did not understand what the issue was and hopefully you interpreted that correctly and he'll be good to go. On Jul 9, 2010, at 2:08 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > Hi Joseph, > > I'll assume in this case that you either have a wireless keyboard or a > standard keyboard without the

Re: transferring stuff between pc and mac

Hi josh well if other people are using gyour connection then a cross over cable might be a better option. You may have to configure each computer to use a static ip address - Original Message - From: "Josh" To: Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 12:46 PM Subject: transferring stuff between

Re: QuickenR Essentials for Mac quite usable with voiceover!

Hi I only use the "Cash" account with quicken no on line banking. category and tag lists seems to be doable but I have not poked around enough yet! It seems to need a VO shift double click on the first feild then it starts behaving better. Why I posted about it is that most all things are visi

Braille At Login?

Is there a way to set this? I have Voiceover running in the login screen, but no Braille, and I can't find options in Voiceover Utility or system preferences. Am I missing something, or is it a no-go? Teresa -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisi

copying dropbox links

Hi all, How do you copy and paste Dropbox links? I do exactly as the Dropbox manual instructs, but it doesn't work. Every time I send a Dropbox link to someone, they always tell me it doesn't work. I perform the following to copy and paste: Log in to my Dropbox account, find the file, then inte

Re: Non-Latin alphabets and voice over

Hello Aman, Anne has answered your question about available Braille tables for non- Latin alphabets. I think that the tables Archie has made are the only ones available -- there aren't any others that Apple has done. As far as using VoiceOver with non-Latin alphabets on the Mac, the only

help with mac windows7 and bootcamp

Hi I am using the latest nvda snapshot with windows7 64bit. it is running on a macbook pro installed using bootcamp. First question is, for some reason to get standard use of the function keys I gotta hold down the fn key while pressing the f keys. Second, I boot up into windows, hit caps lock

iphone and blootooth

Hi folks I am trying to connect my iphone with my mac book via blootooth but it seems that my iphone can hardly find my mac book. I am really concerned about the weekness of the blootooth capabilities of the iphone especially if i would use it to connect it with a braille display via blootooth.

Re: iphone and blootooth

Ahmed, I have not tried connecting my machine to the iPhone, but the Brraille display works just fine. On Jul 9, 2010, at 5:21 PM, Ahmed Alomran wrote: > Hi folks > I am trying to connect my iphone with my mac book via blootooth but it seems > that my iphone can hardly find my mac book. I am re

Re: how to make vo start automatically during log on

Hi, first, open system preferences, and choose accounts. Click the lock button and enter your password, then choose the log in options list item. There is a check box in this screen to use voice over at the log in screen, go ahead and check that. This will not only give you speech at the log in

Re: alias

I was gong to say think of a .lnk fole in windows or a shortcut. If you remov he file from your hd remember to remove the shortcut. Take care. S On Jul 8, 2010, at 9:09 PM, Slau wrote: > An alias is simply a small file that points to another file. Much like > shortcuts to files on a Windows de

Re: problem with my imac

hi tim, thank you for the info which helped solve the problem after severel restarting attempts, i had a system message at last telling me to press the option key five times to turn mouse keys on or off. by the way, sorry for other members who did not understand what my problem was because i wrote

OT: introducting lockerz

Hello all, I'm writing to talk a little bit about a site that I just found out about called lockerz. I was brought on to this when my grandmom told me about a free ipad she saw which was a scam and the site wasn't even online. So I was bored and was scanning the web and all I kept getting were

Re: alias

Oh yeah they will. I put them on my desktop. take care. S On Jul 9, 2010, at 7:12 AM, clarence griffin wrote: > if you move them, will they still open the files? > > GF > > > On Jul 8, 2010, at 10:09 PM, Slau wrote: > >> An alias is simply a small file that points to another file. Much like

Re: alias

It should but I"ll test it. s On Jul 9, 2010, at 8:07 AM, Slau wrote: > Yes, aliases can be moved and they'll still work. Not sure, however, if that > applies across different volumes though. Won't have a chance to test that > until later. > > Slau > > On Jul 9, 2010, at 10:12 AM, clarence g

Re: alias

Nice! Thanks for that! S On Jul 9, 2010, at 11:00 AM, Slau Halatyn wrote: > And guess what? Aliases do work across volumes. So, providing that volume is > mounted, an alias can point to a file on an external drive or drive mounted > on a network volume. Cool. > > Slau > > On Jul 9, 2010, at 1

playing a radio station with the mac

Hi If you guys go to www.wvly.com and if you go to the valley front button link, then go to the first table, interact with it, go to column two I think it is, interact with it, hit enter on the unlabeled button or some weird button link, then on the following page there's another table you go t

read receipts in apple mail?

Hi when composing a message in mail, how do I send a read receipt along with the message so I know the person opened and read my mail? Josh Kennedy jkenn...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group,

Re: read receipts in apple mail?

I don't know how to do this any other way but it should be under privacy. If there is a faster way please post? S On Jul 9, 2010, at 9:11 PM, Josh Kennedy wrote: > Hi > > when composing a message in mail, how do I send a read receipt along with the > message so I know the person opened and rea

Re: OT: introducting lockerz

hi I am interested in this service please send me an invite drummer060...@gmail.com name is Justin T thanks On Jul 9, 2010, at 8:26 PM, Cody Hurst wrote: > Hello all, > > I'm writing to talk a little bit about a site that I just found out about > called lockerz. I was brought on