Re: repairing permissions

2011-05-07 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Carolyn, When you repair permissions from the Disk utility in your Utilities folder, there will always be certain items that cannot be repaired because they are in use. Some people, therefore, use the Disk Utility from their installation disk, which will do a more thorough job, but for mo

Re: Potential flaw in Skype 5 for OSX

2011-05-07 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Not only that, but, as the article states, not until people started blogging about it publically did Skype feel the need to issue a patch. However, apparently, the patch has not been pushed out to users. The article provides a link to the version of Skype containing the patch. Think I'll take

Help with cleaning up my ITunes library

2011-05-07 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hello, I don't know if this is even possible, but here's the problem: I have an ITunes library with a load of songs, over 1000 at least, however due to various happenings in the past i also have many duplicate links to the same song, many if not all of them has the status "invalid place" or some

Re: Help with cleaning up my ITunes library

2011-05-07 Thread John Sanfilippo
Well, as it happens, I have the very same question, so at least two of us anxiously await a gracious knowledgeable response. smile js On May 7, 2011, at 7:00 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: Hello, I don't know if this is even possible, but here's the problem: I have an ITunes library with a load o

bluetooth keyboard forward-delete redux

2011-05-07 Thread barry
ipad2 with bluetooth keyboard, no forward-delete. spent an hour with apple yesterday while the rep hummed and hawed and checked with, it seems, everyone in the building. finally, nope, no way to forward- delete. one of my most-used keys! like not having a "z" on the keyboard! any ideas for a work

Re: bluetooth keyboard forward-delete redux

2011-05-07 Thread Colin M
Hi Barry! Did you try fn+delete! the fn key is the most bottom left key next to control! And you can forward delete words with fn+option+delete! Colin Qapla! Chegh chew jaj Vam jaj Kak On 7 May 2011, at 13:18, barry wrote: > ipad2 with bluetooth keyboard, no forward-delete. spent an hour with >

Re: bluetooth keyboard forward-delete redux

2011-05-07 Thread Matt Dierckens
what about deleting apps out of the ap switcher? On 2011-05-07, at 8:36 AM, Colin M wrote: > Hi Barry! > Did you try fn+delete! > the fn key is the most bottom left key next to control! > And you can forward delete words with fn+option+delete! > Colin > Qapla! > > Chegh chew jaj Vam jaj Kak > >

Re: bluetooth keyboard forward-delete redux

2011-05-07 Thread Esther
Hi Barry and Colin, Barry wants to forward delete on the iPad 2 using the Apple Wireless keyboard. Colin, Fn+Delete only works for Mac computers, since the Fn key is not active for iOS functions. The way to forward delete letters (or words, lines, etc.) using either the Apple Wireless keyboard

Re: Bringing email over from windows

2011-05-07 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi, It's tough to explain, but if you log into your gmail account on the web, then click settings, then click forwarding and pop/imap, Enable Imap, and then you use the Imap server settings instead of the pop server settings. This allows you to manage all of your email on the server, so that a c

RE: IPad II thoughts

2011-05-07 Thread RATTRAY J.
Hi, Thanks this is really helpful what kind of keyboard do you use - I am really considering an IPad but would want the keyboard so would be great to know what kinds others use so i can get something that is easy to pair and reliable Julie -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googleg

Re: IPad II thoughts

2011-05-07 Thread Cheree
Cheree Heppe here: Not the smallest, but maybe the most reliable for pairing is the Apple Bluetooth keyboard. Regards, Cheree Heppe Sent from my iPhone On 07/05/2011, at 7:24 AM, "RATTRAY J." wrote: > Hi, > > Thanks this is really helpful what kind of keyboard do you use - I am > really con

Re: Help with cleaning up my ITunes library

2011-05-07 Thread Esther
Hi Krister and John, I think you might want to look into the "Dupin" app that Doug Adams has on his "AppleScripts for iTunes" site: http://dougscripts.com/itunes/itinfo/dupin.php There's now also a "Dupin Lite" app ($7.99 instead of $15) if you only want to identify and delete the duplicate tra

Re: IPad II thoughts

2011-05-07 Thread Kevin Mattingly
I use the apple bluetooth keyboard. I saw a folding one recommended by some folks on here a while back too. Someone may want to comment. Kev On May 7, 2011, at 10:24 AM, RATTRAY J. wrote: > Hi, > > Thanks this is really helpful what kind of keyboard do you use - I am > really considering an IP

Re: Potential flaw in Skype 5 for OSX

2011-05-07 Thread Jes Smith
Think I'll go back to Skype 2.8 for OS X. On May 7, 2011, at 5:16 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > Not only that, but, as the article states, not until people started blogging > about it publically did Skype feel the need to issue a patch. However, > apparently, the patch has not been pushed out to u

Re: Help with cleaning up my ITunes library

2011-05-07 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi Krister, Sorry for the length of this, but I have three options for you. The first rebuilds your iTunes Library, and the other two use sorting to perform this for you. I'm not aware of any utility to do this but just because I'm not aware of it doesn't mean that there isn't something out t

Re: rearranging tables

2011-05-07 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: It wouldn't drag the table headers. On May 6, 2011, at 12:10 PM, Robert Nelson wrote: > Dear Sarai, > > According to keyboard help vo-k, the command to drag an item is to do vo-`. > The Voice Over cursor should be on the item you want to move. Once you have > done vo-` use the arrow key

The direct link for the Skype 5 hot fix

2011-05-07 Thread Jes Smith
As a courtesy, I've provided the direct link to Skype 5.9.922, which contains the hot fix to this nasty 0-day exploit. Just click it, and Safari or your web browser of choice should start downloading the file. Download Skype Jes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: Apple Mail and gmail

2011-05-07 Thread matthew Dyer on mac mini
Hi, Yes I already have it inabled. It just stopped working one day and I never was able to figure it out what is going on. It works on any pc just not in mac mail. Matthew matthew Dyer e-mail/msn: ilovecountrymusic...@gmail.com AIM: mattdy1 Yahoo: md1616 twitter: mdyer1. Facebook: ilovecoun

Re: The direct link for the Skype 5 hot fix

2011-05-07 Thread Mark BurningHawk Baxter
Oh, wow, that was cool--thanks, Jes. JFTR, I was going to keep using the other version without the patch, and I didn't mean, by posting that article, to endorse it; merely to provide the information that such a thing was possible. However, since all seems well with the patch, that's all right

DocuScan Plus

2011-05-07 Thread Melanie Clouser
Hello: I can't seem to download DocuScan Plus to my Mac. The free link using the APP Store is dimmed out. I did register and verify my email via DocuScanPlus.com. Do I need to through the process of purchasing the product merely to get the 7 days free? Or, could I possibly have something setup

Re: DocuScan Plus

2011-05-07 Thread Kimberly thurman
Hello: I would guess that you have already chosen the app from the app store. Check in your applications folder by going to the finder and using the key combination of command/shift/A and then look for Docuscan Plus. hth On May 7, 2011, at 12:49 PM, Melanie Clouser wrote: > Hello: > > I can'

Re: DocuScan Plus

2011-05-07 Thread Melanie Clouser
Hmm, you guessed wrong. No, I hadn't checked there ... and guess what? It's there. Thank you. I hadn't realized it downloaded without my knowledge. Melanie On May 7, 2011, at 1:21 PM, Kimberly thurman wrote: > Hello: > > I would guess that you have already chosen the app from the app store. C

Re: IPad II thoughts

2011-05-07 Thread Kevin Mattingly
Hey Scott, Here's the link... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UDC5OM/ref=ox_ya_os_product Kev On May 5, 2011, at 10:56 PM, Scott Ford wrote: > Hi Kevin, > Can you send a link to the cover that you got. My wife hates the > apple cover that she got. She does not want to scratch her p

Too Scott, the Link to the cover was in my drafts folder, Re IPad 2 Thoughts

2011-05-07 Thread Kevin Mattingly
Sorry guys, I resent the note a few minutes ago. Here's the link again... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UDC5OM/ref=ox_ya_os_product On May 5, 2011, at 10:56 PM, Scott Ford wrote: > Hi Kevin, > Can you send a link to the cover that you got. My wife hates the > apple cover that she

Re: IPad II thoughts

2011-05-07 Thread Mary Otten
I too use the apple bluetooth keyboard. It isn't as small as some, but since typing fluency is what I'm after, I want full sized keys, and I get that with the Apple board. Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisi

shortcut keys for shutdown and restart

2011-05-07 Thread carlene knight
Hi: I've forgotten what those shortcut keys are. Also, does anybody know where I can get the text file of the VO tutorial? I seem to have lost it quite some time ago and it would sure come in handy. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacV

Re: shortcut keys for shutdown and restart

2011-05-07 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi, it's control eject to bring up the shutdown dialog. You can then press enter to shutdown or you can tab to restart and press space bar on it. Best, Erik Burggraaf User support consultant, Now posting occasionally on twitter at eburggraaf, 1-888-255-5194 http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 201

external numer pad

2011-05-07 Thread louie
Hi all, Anyone use a external number pad with there laptop? louie louiem...@wavecable.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,

Re: shortcut keys for shutdown and restart

2011-05-07 Thread Barry Hadder
Hello, cntl-opt-cmd-eject for shutdown, cntl-cmd-eject for restart, and opt-cmd-eject for sleep. On May 7, 2011, at 2:24 PM, carlene knight wrote: > Hi: > > I've forgotten what those shortcut keys are. Also, does anybody know where I > can get the text file of the VO tutorial? I seem to have

Re: alarm clock?

2011-05-07 Thread Courtney Curran
Hi, There's an alarm clock for the mac, it's called Aurora, it's accessible. It lets you use your itunes library as the alarm. HTH, Courtney On May 26, 2010, at 9:46 PM, clarence griffin wrote: > is there an alarm clock for the mac? maybe something with a timer or stop > watch or something? it d

Re: DocuScan Plus

2011-05-07 Thread Christopher Peppel
Hi Melanie, I hope you enjoy your Docuscan Software. Are you using a scanner or the Hovercam? Chris On May 7, 2011, at 1:26 PM, Melanie Clouser wrote: > Hmm, you guessed wrong. No, I hadn't checked there ... and guess what? It's > there. Thank you. I hadn't realized it downloaded without my k

Re: bluetooth keyboard forward-delete redux

2011-05-07 Thread barry
Many thanks, Esther! it's messy, but better than nothing. wonder if they'll come out with a software fix? barry On May 7, 6:47 am, Esther wrote: > Hi Barry and Colin, > > Barry wants to forward delete on the iPad 2 using the Apple Wireless > keyboard. Colin, Fn+Delete only works for Mac computer

Re: The direct link for the Skype 5 hot fix

2011-05-07 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Thanks for the direct link. I installed the new Skype. Kawal. On 7 May 2011, at 16:36, Jes Smith wrote: > As a courtesy, I've provided the direct link to Skype 5.9.922, which contains > the hot fix to this nasty 0-day exploit. Just click it, and Safari or your > web browser of choice should st

Recovering if you Close all Windows in an App?

2011-05-07 Thread Al Puzzuoli
Hi, I sometimes accidentally press command-w and close the main window of an app. For example, I just did it in YoruFukurou. At that point, I can still access the menu bar, but there doesn't seem to be any way to restore windows without closing and then restarting the app. is there a trick I'm m

Re: IPad II thoughts

2011-05-07 Thread Erik Heil
In certain forms, you can move from form to form using the next and previous buttons on the software keyboard. It works just like the tab key. Sent from my iPad On May 6, 2011, at 8:50 AM, Kevin Mattingly wrote: > I have a bluetooth keyboard. The typing on the touch screen isn't too bad. > On

Re: Recovering if you Close all Windows in an App?

2011-05-07 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, You can recover from this in a number of ways: 1. By going under the Window menu and choosing the main window for the app. works in iTunes, AddressBook and some others. or... 2. Sometimes you can press key combinations like cmd-1 or cmd-option-1 to bring up the main menu. these usuall

Re: DocuScan Plus

2011-05-07 Thread Melanie Clouser
I'm using a scanner ... the HP OfficeJet 6500. I'm not sure whether I'd purchase the Hover Scan or not. Do you have one? Melanie On May 7, 2011, at 5:28 PM, Christopher Peppel wrote: > Hi Melanie, > > I hope you enjoy your Docuscan Software. Are you using a scanner or the > Hovercam? > > Ch

Re: DocuScan Plus

2011-05-07 Thread Christopher Peppel
Yes I do have a Hovercam. At the moment, I am having trouble with the focus knob which Serotek is trying to help me resolve. The nice thing about the camera is that it lets you read larger pieces of paper such as a book. On May 7, 2011, at 6:40 PM, Melanie Clouser wrote: > I'm using a scanner

Re: Recovering if you Close all Windows in an App?

2011-05-07 Thread John Sanfilippo
Try going to the doc with control f3 ,then find your app there and press Return on it. js On May 7, 2011, at 5:40 PM, Al Puzzuoli wrote: Hi, I sometimes accidentally press command-w and close the main window of an app. For example, I just did it in YoruFukurou. At that point, I can still acce

Re: external numer pad

2011-05-07 Thread CJ Daniel
Louie, I tried one, with my MacBook Pro,, wanting to use the numbpad commander. Unfortunately, the Mac didn't recognize a lot of the commands with the various modifiers. So, I gave it up for a bad job & went with the Magic Trackpad. I'd be interested to find out, also, if anyone else has had

Re: Adium Weirdness

2011-05-07 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hey everybody. I'm finally back after being sick all week and my Mac was doing all these weird things. It turns out dumb ass, meaning me, set the year to 2012 rather than 2011 after my Mac Book's battery died. So anyway I fixed the date and I'm back up. Anyway to the topic at hand, Mitchel, ther