RE: scheduling an Uber ride?

2017-08-03 Thread Simon Fogarty
I thought that was only in dubi From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 2:58 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: scheduling an Uber ride? You can Uber a helicopter now. I want to try

RE: Unlocking Users & Groups

2017-08-03 Thread Simon Fogarty
Go back in and name your user folder back to what it was. You'll really have to do this through or from a USB installer, Or if you could setup a new user but I take it that is not possible. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com]

Re: Unlocking Users & Groups

2017-08-03 Thread E.T.
Can't do that if you cannot unlock it. Right, a fresh install was the only option. 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-m

All-in-one printers/scanners

2017-08-03 Thread Nancy Badger
Hello, I know this question has been asked in the past, and I apologize for the repeat. I need a printer/scanner that is accessible, and also works with abby fine reader. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance Nancy Nancy Badger, Ph.D Executive Director of Counseling Old Dominion Un

Re: All-in-one printers/scanners

2017-08-03 Thread Nickus de Vos
Hi I don't think you ever find a printer which is 100% accessible, as in all menus and settings on the device read out to you. However a lot of printers of very usable, i for example use a Epson L565 on a daily basis in my business. I use it to print, copy, and scan without any issues. It works

Re: scheduling an Uber ride?

2017-08-03 Thread Scott Granados
Nope there are a few test markets. THere’s a lot of helicopter business for example from Lower Manhattan to the Hamptons for example. > On Aug 3, 2017, at 4:44 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > I thought that was only in dubi > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@go

Re: scheduling an Uber ride?

2017-08-03 Thread Mika Pyyhkala
It might seem convenient, but I would not get that excited about being able to schedule rides. When you schedule a ride, my understanding is that the system just puts your ride request in to the real time queue at some point when it seems like that would be the best time to leave. It is not like

3rd party USB keyboard, issues changing modifiers`

2017-08-03 Thread Nickus de Vos
Hi all I've been using generic 3rd party USB keyboards on my iMac for a long time without any issues, swopping around the "option" and "command" keys wworked as expected each time I had to do it after plugging in a new or different keyboard. I'm having issues doing this on my 2015 MacBook pro thou

Re: 3rd party USB keyboard, issues changing modifiers`

2017-08-03 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
Hi Nickus, You may have done this but its the obvious question you didn't cover in the email. Did you restart or completely shut down and re boot. Talk soon Chuck GOD for you is the Creator of the engineers that produced Apple! C.R. On Aug 3, 2017, at 10:42 AM, Nickus de Vos wrote: > Hi all >

Re: scheduling an Uber ride?

2017-08-03 Thread Eileen Scrivani
I used the schedule in advance feature last week and the screens clearly state that it is not a garuntee of getting a car. If the time window rolls around and you don’t have a car I suppose the ride can be cancelled out and then you’' have the option of doing real-time or trying to get another c

Re: scheduling an Uber ride?

2017-08-03 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi all, So I have never used Uber, but something Mika said caught my attention. Is there any way to avoid surge pricing? Cheers, Donna > On Aug 3, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Eileen Scrivani wrote: > > I used the schedule in advance feature last week and the screens clearly > state that it is not a ga

Re: 3rd party USB keyboard, issues changing modifiers`

2017-08-03 Thread Nickus de Vos
Yes I restarted, I also tried a different USB keyboard but no luck. Sent from my iPhone > On 03 Aug 2017, at 16:52, CHUCK REICHEL > wrote: > > Hi Nickus, > You may have done this but its the obvious question you didn't cover in the > email. > Did you restart or completely shut down and re boo

Re: Unlocking Users & Groups

2017-08-03 Thread Jonathan Cohn
With HFS+ file systems, it can be possible to mount without permissions enabled. So if you were not using the new Apple FS then it might have been possible to mount the High Sierra image while running Sierra and then do the cleanup. Was there a reason you were renaming the User Home directory?

RE: scheduling an Uber ride?

2017-08-03 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: You will get a note if serge pricing is running. You have to agree to take it before scheduling a ride. If not, then don’t take the ride, or try Lyft if available. I love Uber! So glad it is here. Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/Sa

Re: Unlocking Users & Groups

2017-08-03 Thread E.T.
I wanted to make the change so I knew which OS I was running. I don't know why my account was changed to standard. After I reinstalled the beta I made sure my account was admin. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challen

Re: All-in-one printers/scanners

2017-08-03 Thread Sharon Hooley
Where do you recommend buying the Epson l565 for the lowest price? Thanks, > On Aug 3, 2017, at 7:15 AM, Nickus de Vos wrote: > > Hi I don't think you ever find a printer which is 100% accessible, as in all > menus and settings on the device read out to you. However a lot of printers > of ver

Re: All-in-one printers/scanners

2017-08-03 Thread Scott Granados
Amazon. > On Aug 3, 2017, at 12:40 PM, Sharon Hooley wrote: > > Where do you recommend buying the Epson l565 for the lowest price? > > Thanks, > >> On Aug 3, 2017, at 7:15 AM, Nickus de Vos wrote: >> >> Hi I don't think you ever find a printer which is 100% accessible, as in all >> menus an

Re: scheduling an Uber ride?

2017-08-03 Thread Donna Goodin
Oh, that's good, at least they tell you and give you a chance to decline. Cheers, Donna > On Aug 3, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Sarai Bucciarelli > wrote: > > Hi: > You will get a note if serge pricing is running. You have to agree to take it > before scheduling a ride. If not, then don’t take the ride

RE: All-in-one printers/scanners

2017-08-03 Thread gary-melconian
Look aththe the Epson line up either the work force or eco tank are the best. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, pl

Superduper and APFS

2017-08-03 Thread E.T.
Anyone know if Superduper will be made compatible with the APFS file system? 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: a

RE: update on Uber scheduling issues

2017-08-03 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Yeah well to make it more fun, 2mi away in Bessemer, where I have Arrow's vet I cannot get home because they block Uber. Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

Re: Accessible Printers

2017-08-03 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I also have probably the same printer as Mark although mine is the old Samsung M2022W A4 Printer Xpress Mono Wireless Laser Printer. Very easy to use as Mark says and I have never had to change my toner cartridge yet. Kawal. > On 3 Aug 2017, at 06:36, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Brandon, > >

Re: The focus 14 or 20 line

2017-08-03 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
1 device at a time. > On 2 Aug 2017, at 02:06, Kliphton Miller wrote: > > How many devices can the focus 14 or 20 connect too? > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this lis

Re: Unlocking Users & Groups

2017-08-03 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! There is but you have to use the terminal. I can’t for the life of me remember the command to do this. /A > 3 aug. 2017 kl. 00:12 skrev Joseph Hudson : > > Sounds like to me you might be in need for a reinstall. And I don't think > that there's a way out besides that. >

Re: Unlocking Users & Groups

2017-08-03 Thread E.T.
Anders, That would put the Mac into single user mode which is not accessible so I just started over again. 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

Restoring a file from Time Machine

2017-08-03 Thread Laura Bratton
All, What are the steps to restore a file that is on time machine using voice over? Thank you for the help, Laura -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a

Re: Unlocking Users & Groups

2017-08-03 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Ok, that sounds nice. Hope it will work for you now then. /A > 3 aug. 2017 kl. 23:48 skrev E.T. : > > Anders, > That would put the Mac into single user mode which is not accessible so I > just started over again. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . > "God for you is where you sweep away all th

Re: Unlocking Users & Groups

2017-08-03 Thread E.T.
I hope so too as I want to start sending feedback on issues mostly related to Voiceover. 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 Sag

Huawei came really close to selling as many phones as Apple - CNET

2017-08-03 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 12:12 AM Huawei came really close to selling as many phones as Apple - CNET Huawei's phone sales rose 20 percent year over year in the second quarter. César Salza/CNET The gap in global phone sales between Apple and Huawei is smaller than ever. Apple, the

Looking for a new phone this summer? Wait. USA Today

2017-08-03 Thread M. Taylor
Looking for a new phone this summer? Wait. By Eli Blumenthal , USA TODAY Students look at an iPhone at the Apple Store in the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. (Photo: David Chang, EPA) NEW YORK ' With summer and back-to-school sales fully underway, you may be tempted to by some of the dea

Bootcamp vs VM fusion?

2017-08-03 Thread Kliphton Miller
So, I have used fusion in the past, but never fusion. Someone asked me witch is better, but since I have never given bootcamp a spin, I can’t answer that. So, anybody tried both, what is the advantages and disadvantages? Except with fusion I know you can run both systems at once, so besides t

Re: Bootcamp vs VM fusion?

2017-08-03 Thread Scott Granados
So I have used both, fusion is a better solution. Bootcamp has the advantage of running natively so probably faster than in a VM but that’s about it for advantages. You can’t use it as the same time as OS X, the drive / boot loader selection screen is not accessible although very memorizable,

Seeking Suggestions for a good iOS Package Tracking App

2017-08-03 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have for a good iOS package tracking app that can track UPS, USPS, FedEX, etc. I would like the app to offer push notifications so I can tell when the package reaches various stages in the shipping process. The app can either be free or paid,

Re: Seeking Suggestions for a good iOS Package Tracking App

2017-08-03 Thread Charlie Doremus
Try slice Aloha, Charlie > On Aug 3, 2017, at 4:10 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello All, > > I would appreciate any suggestions you may have for a good iOS package > tracking app that can track UPS, USPS, FedEX, etc. I would like the app to > offer push notifications so I can tell when the pa

Re: Seeking Suggestions for a good iOS Package Tracking App

2017-08-03 Thread Alex Hall
Parcel is my choice, though I admit I've tried very few others. It's very easy to use, can do push notifications for a dollar or two per year, is accessible, and even has Apple Watch support. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2017, at 22:10, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello All, > > I would appreci

focus jumping while typing

2017-08-03 Thread Gabe Griffith
Hi all, It seems like in the last few weeks I have started having an issue where my focus jumps around in my document or email while I am typing. I will be happily typing along and all of a sudden my focus will be at the beginning of my line paragraph or document. When typing this email for exa

Re: Huawei came really close to selling as many phones as Apple - CNET

2017-08-03 Thread 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries
Huawei may make a fine phone, but I know nothing about it. In the end it's two different markets. I'm sure Nissan sells a whole lot more cars than BMW. Last I heard, roaches outnumber people as well :) CB On 8/3/17 7:50 PM, M. Taylor wrote: CNET News - Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 12:12 AM Hua

Re: Huawei came really close to selling as many phones as Apple - CNET

2017-08-03 Thread Scott Granados
Actually you know more about them than you think probably. They manufactured the Nexus 6P I believe and they make many processors and other components. They have manufactured several phones sold in the uS though and they are quite good. > On Aug 4, 2017, at 12:09 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVis

Re: Huawei came really close to selling as many phones as Apple - CNET

2017-08-03 Thread 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries
I'm sure Hershey and Godiva share some ingredients but there is a reason people pay more for one than the other. Once you get beyond CPU speeds and display types, the end user experience is king. Of course I've never really met a chocolate I didn't like. CB On 8/4/17 12:09 AM, Scott Granados

Re: Huawei came really close to selling as many phones as Apple - CNET

2017-08-03 Thread Scott Granados
Remember in terms of numbers Android smashes apple. Apple wins on other factors but raw numbers ain’t one. There’s a lot more phones in the wild from these guys than Apple and still more parts. They also make the cellular equipment for the towers and some aggregation points. The Nexus 6P was

VO Shift F3 doesn't seem o acknowledge the state of cursor tracking

2017-08-03 Thread Kevin Gibbs
Guys, Sorry to bother you. I’m using the latest Sierra and I’ve noticed that VO Shift F3 doesn’t seem to say anything about the status of cursor tracking. Any idea why? FYI, I can’t seem to get into this group to follow messages. So, I’d be grateful if anyone answering this question would c