Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

I am not sure any one of them does, i have 2 with 2 different connections. On 6/3/17, Simon Fogarty wrote: > As I said when apple brought outthe lightening headphones, > > They need an adaptor from the lightening connector to the male 3.5mm > headphone jack so you can use their headphones in the

problem signing in to youtube on mac

hi listers the subject line explains it all. when i hit Sign in on my mack, nothing happens i do not get the boxes where to fill my logging in details. any suggestion please? best -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questio

Re: problem signing in to youtube on mac

I have had the same problem. > On 4 Jun 2017, at 11:28, joseph big wrote: > > hi listers > > the subject line explains it all. when i hit Sign in on my mack, nothing > happens i do not get the boxes where to fill my logging in details. > > any suggestion please? > > best > > -- > The follo

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

My MacMini is a 2014 model. > On 3 Jun 2017, at 23:30, Georgina Joyce wrote: > > Hello, > > What year Mac Mini has a magsafe power connection? > > Regards, > > Gena >> On 3 Jun 2017, at 18:25, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: >> >> Hi Scott. >> >> A few months ago I went to the Apple store with my fa

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Hello, That’s interesting. My 2012 model has a figure of 8 lead. i.e. It is fed 240V whereas, I’m guessing the voltage is dropped externally. Or does the magsafe deliver mains voltage? As you suggest the Mini is a great little machine. Regards, Gena > On 4 Jun 2017, at 11:43, Kawal Gucukoglu

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

I'm confused. When did the Mini get MagSafe? It's a tower, not a laptop. A quick search shows no MagSafe-equipped Mini models. -- Alex Hall > On Jun 4, 2017, at 06:59, Georgina Joyce wrote: > > Hello, > > That’s interesting. My 2012 model has a figure of 8 lead. i.e. It is fed 240V > wher

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Right. And when they brought out the 2016 line, having switched to a lightning port for their headphones, they should have also put one on the new Macs. Cheers, Donna > On Jun 4, 2017, at 1:30 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > As I said when apple brought outthe lightening headphones, > > They need

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Hi Alex, so it’s a work provided machine so I’m not personally out any money which is a good thing. I will be the first to admit my problems may be of my own creation. I’m not the most power user and while I’m very very good at networking and everything through layer 4 on the OSI model

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Well the Air I think still uses the older style connections so you’ll probably be still happy. It’s the 13 and 15 inch top end MacBook Pro line that I’m working with. > On Jun 3, 2017, at 9:20 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Wow, that's just screwy. I was actually going to purchase a new 13-inch

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

You can get them with out the touch bar but they aren’t the top end models so don’t have the improved processors and architecture. In terms of performance the new laptop does very well, I’m not complaining on that level. More user experience is my problem. > On Jun 3, 2017, at 12:01 PM, Sandi

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

ET, thanks for the pointer I’ll grab that adapter. As I mentioned, my problems with the touch bar are likely of my own creation. > On Jun 3, 2017, at 12:22 PM, E.T. wrote: > > Scott, > A different perspective most likely if this 2016 Mac was your first > experience. Advancement is not pain f

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

The iMac is less critical for the adapter on the power side to me because you’re not likely to kick it off your desk. You can tuck away the wires nicely as it’s not a portable device. The MacBooks are where I’m having the problem. I’m excited to see the new iMacs coming out. Rumors are they w

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

The MagSafe provides stepped down power from the brick, it’s not 110 V to the MagSafe. > On Jun 4, 2017, at 6:59 AM, Georgina Joyce wrote: > > Hello, > > That’s interesting. My 2012 model has a figure of 8 lead. i.e. It is fed 240V > whereas, I’m guessing the voltage is dropped externally. Or

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Well I hope to be using my 2015 model for a few years then. I was not happy with the look or the ideas of the MBP 2016, not only did they raise the price. The took away magsafe chargers, And they didn't provide any adapters when they decided the computer needed to have 4 usb C ports. Most externals

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

So I’m with you Lenron and great to see you over here. I personally think that this means that lightning will be going away in place of USB-C in the future, but that doesn’t help me today.:). I suspect we’ll see though eventually more standardization in Apple as they release new devices but I t

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

I must apologise for giving you the wrong information. My MacMini does not have a Mac Safe. I got confused as my I Mac does. I have plugged that MacMini in more than two years ago and have not really unplugged it much so I forgot. Kawal. > On 4 Jun 2017, at 11:59, Georgina Joyce wrote: > >

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

AC is converted to DC and dropped in the casing where thick cable meets thin cable. The Mac does not see AC at all. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

I did not see a Belkin MagSafe adapter which surprises me but Griffin is good, I have several of their USB related items. A 2016 would be 4 years younger than my Mac and I would like one. (smiles) I do not understand the lack of lightning to 3.5mm adapter. Perhaps if the day comes I buy

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Added one to the amazon order for this weeks, thanks for the pointer. > On Jun 4, 2017, at 12:34 PM, E.T. wrote: > > I did not see a Belkin MagSafe adapter which surprises me but Griffin is > good, I have several of their USB related items. > > A 2016 would be 4 years younger than my Mac a

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Good to hear. I'll check it out first, though to be sure. Cheers, Donna > On Jun 4, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > Well the Air I think still uses the older style connections so you’ll > probably be still happy. It’s the 13 and 15 inch top end MacBook Pro line > that I’m working

Which iPads run Swift Playground?

Hi all, For a while now, I've had a curiosity to mess around with Swift Playground. Problem is, I don't have an iPad, and Swift Playground would be the only reason I would buy one, which seems kind of silly. My husband is offering to let me use his iPad, but it's a couple of years old. Does

RE: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Scott your not the only one. I know ofa few sighted folks who hadte that touch ba tha tapple came up . why can they just put touch on their mach laptops. Not that hard to do. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Hi Gary, glad to see you followed over here to the Mac list as well. Great list and hey you can verify that I don’t always give Apple a pass.;) We will see, I know this years model didn’t get rave reviews will have to see what Apple does. As Alex mentioned, WWDC will be interesting this year.

Re: Which iPads run Swift Playground?

I have an iPad mini 4 from year b4 last that runs it. Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda MySpace.com/musikonalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Jun 4, 2017, at 11:54 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi all, > > For a while now, I've

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

The mac mini uses a regular plug, it's not magsafe, at least it wasn't a few months ago when I got a new one. > On Jun 4, 2017, at 7:21 AM, Alex Hall wrote: > > I'm confused. When did the Mini get MagSafe? It's a tower, not a laptop. A > quick search shows no MagSafe-equipped Mini models. > >

Re: Effective navigating with safari from headdings to headdings and other helpful tips using Safari.

Hello Kawal, Navigating in Safari is a matter of personal preference. For some sites, I like groups mode, but these days, Safari seems to behave better in DOM mode. I use the Web Rotor all the time as it makes it very easy to go to the desired heading, link or form contro. I also type in a lette

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Yeah it is pretty cool to see yall here as well. I hope this computer can last because there is no way I want or can really upgrade to another. I mean it's bad enough upgrading a ssd is going to cost me almost 300 for a 256 or 500 dollars for the 512. That doesn't even include if I have to get some

Re: Effective navigating with safari from headdings to headdings and other helpful tips using Safari.

Oh thanks so much Anne. I didn't know how to go from one level heading to the next level heading in the same heading like heading 1 to the next heading level 1 so your reply has been helpful. I knew about the VO U menu but it hasn't always worked for me. I hope you are feeling better. Kawal

RE: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Where are you getting that price tag for ssd drives . I just upgrade a machine with a ssd 512 for $200 .it was one of the brand nname ones. I picked it up off of amazon. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of l

Re: Effective navigating with safari from headdings to headdings and other helpful tips using Safari.

I like to use VO or caps lock modifier F to find items on the page that I’m specifically looking for. > On Jun 4, 2017, at 12:42 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > > Hello Kawal, > > Navigating in Safari is a matter of personal preference. For some sites, I > like groups mode, but these days, Safari

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

I Installed a 1tb SSD drive for $250 late last year. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan E-mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com

Re: Which iPads run Swift Playground?

I don't know the minimum iOS requirement, but I imagine that would be the only limitation. So long as your iOS version is new enough, you should be fine. I think. The worst that can happen if you try it on his iPad is that it won't install, so it's certainly worth trying. It's free, too, so ther

Re: Effective navigating with safari from headdings to headdings and other helpful tips using Safari.

In addition to other ideas. I find using the item chooser and rotar chooser very useful. I like these because as you type the number of choices is reduced and unlike window and jaws selection list it does not need to be at the start of the label. So i can type vo u then left arrow until i hear

Re: Which iPads run Swift Playground?

thanks, Alex and Pete. My husband hadn't updated in forever, so I just updated to IOS 10. From what I've read, if it can run IOS 10, it can run Swift Playground. So, we'll see how it goes. Cheers, Donna > On Jun 4, 2017, at 4:53 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > I don't know the minimum iOS requireme

RE: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

What brand I am interested in replacing the 128GB ssd in my old pc at home . If yu can give me that and the place where you got it from I would truly appreciate it . -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.T.

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan E-mail: ancient.a

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

this drive is for the mbp 2015? If that's the case will order it soon. On 6/4/17, E.T. wrote: > > > > From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . >"God for you is where you sweep away all the >mysteries of the world, all the challenge

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

The site will verify your model of Mac and what capacities are available. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan E-mail: anci

Re: Which iPads run Swift Playground?

Hi Donna It came out on the iPad mini 4 and izzpad air 2, so shouldbe on anything after that. I couldn T get it on the min 3 but that was some time back. Cheers, Simon f Sent from my iPad On 5/06/2017, at 10:27 AM, Donna Goodin mailto:doniado...@me.com>> wrote: thanks, Alex and Pete. My

Re: Which iPads run Swift Playground?

Well, my husband can't remember his Apple ID password, so at the moment I'm dead in the water. We'll see what happens. Cheers, Donna > On Jun 4, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Donna > > It came out on the iPad mini 4 and izzpad air 2, so shouldbe on anything > after that. > >

RE: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Hi Scott, Yes to my knowledge having looked at the latest 13" air a couple of days ago, The air still have the magsafe2 and USB A connectors not the USB C connections, It is the mac book pro that the USB C starts at and there are 2 levels of the MBP one without the touch bar and 1 with, Pr

RE: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

I believe there is still an issue with audio through the USB C standard, Lets face it apple are always doing things out of the ordinary before others, The mag safe power connectors, Getting rid of the 3.5" floppy disks in machines, The tablet touch devices and phones before others really perfe

RE: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Hi Kawal, I'd be very surprised if your Imac had a magsafe power adaptor as well, I work with iMacs from 2009 to 2016 models and all of them run from mains power with a single cable into the middle of the back of the machine, They have not to this point made an iMac with magsafe power connect

RE: Which iPads run Swift Playground?

Hi Donna, The mini 4 and air 2 I believe the swift playground came out on, but in I think it was in IOS 9 on those devices, I don't believe it worked on the older devices. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

This is interesting, All these comments about the current machine range and features we like / dislike Have we actually fed this back to apple as a feedback from a minority user group? I was under the impression that Tim cook listened to feedback and although we are only a minority user gro

RE: Which iPads run Swift Playground?

Hey donna, Work with that, See if he can remember tomorrow having purchased you an iPad mini 4, Or he could just reset his password for itunes. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna Goodin Sent: Monday, 5 June 2017 11:37 AM To: macvisio

Vo-shift-home or end does not take e me to the end of text

Hello: I’m Using the Full size mac Keyboard, when i’m inside the text edit, using, the Vo-shift-home or end tones not take me to the start or end of my document. any ideas? Thanks in advance -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have a

Re: Which iPads run Swift Playground?

HeynSimon Yeah, we'll figure something out. I think he has his password at work. Thanks. Donna > On Jun 4, 2017, at 7:43 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hey donna, > > Work with that, > See if he can remember tomorrow having purchased you an iPad mini 4, > Or he could just reset his password f

Re: Vo-shift-home or end does not take e me to the end of text

Hi Ramy Michelle stevens here, I think you have to use the fn key as well as the VO keys with your left, right up down arrows? Michelle Sent from my iPhone > On 5 Jun 2017, at 10:45 am, Ramy Moustafa wrote: > > Hello: > > I’m Using the Full size mac Keyboard, when i’m inside the text

Re: Vo-shift-home or end does not take e me to the end of text

You want function-vo-shift-left or right. If you have physical home/end keys, don't worry about the function key. The main thing to do, though, is interact with the text field first. The keystrokes you described move you in whatever you're in, be it a window, webpage, table, etc. Far easier for

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

My wife upgraded her MacBook from a 500GB regular drive to a 1TB SSD. I got the Other World Computing bundle which included the special screwdrivers to take her laptop apart, a USB external drive case to put her old drive in and the new 1TB SSD. That kit is currently $389. I probably could have

Re: Vo-shift-home or end does not take e me to the end of text

Hello Alex: Thanks so much Am using a full keyboard, so i have home and end. and all are working outside documents, but inside documents, can not go to the first letter on the document, by using the Vo-shift-home why is htis/ > On Jun 5, 2017, at 3:01 AM, Alex Hall wrote: > > You want function

Re: Vo-shift-home or end does not take e me to the end of text

Ramy, Press VO-k for keyboard help and look for the FN key. On these keyboards you need to use some shortcuts with that key. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind

Re: An Unexpected iOS App Store VoiceOver Bug

Hi Taylor Michelle stevens here, Same happened with me, I thought I was doing something wrong. I had a response from Microsoft with "their new version of office 365 for iphone. Best wishes Michelle Sent from my iPhone > On 3 Jun 2017, at 3:46 am, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello All, > > I

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Is this the drive for the 2015 and 2014 MBP, and would you happen to have a link to it? 1 tb for 380 is not so bad considering the fact that this drive on some places is close to $900. On 6/4/17, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries wrote: > My wife upgraded her MacBook from a 500GB regular drive to

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

To figure out exactly which drive fits which computer they have an online upgrade matching page here: https://eshop.macsales.com/upgrades/ So they would need your exact model identifier, such as MacBookPro 12,1, in About This Mac then System Report. The one I was citing is here: https://esho

Re: I'm really growing to hate this years crop of laptops

Well the cheepest 1 tb drive is $649 and I think that was one that they opened to test. I am speaking for the late 2013 model and later. The 2012 Macbook pro could use the older ssd and they are a lot cheeper. The Cheepest 500 gb ssd goes for 379 and I think that is a drive they tested as well Bran