Apple Mail and Gmail

2014-06-02 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Can anyone offer suggestions how to improve the Mail performance with Gmail. As it is, i have messages trailing in up to an hour after they appear on my phone. Failing that, is there an accessible Mail replacement I should try? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscr

Need help getting to VM memory allocation settings

2014-06-04 Thread Bill Holton
Sent from my iPhone hi. When I close my virtual machine and call up the settings and click memory, all I get is go left, go right. Can someone tell me how I can get to the memory allocation settings so that I can divide the memory better? Thanks. Bill -- You received this message because you

Re: Need help getting to VM memory allocation settings

2014-06-05 Thread Bill Holton
gt; settings, kicks you into a sub level of the toolbar I think and > uninteracting once or twice will let you move again. > >> On Jun 4, 2014, at 8:29 PM, Bill Holton wrote: >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone hi. >> When I close my virtual machine and c

VM Windows 7 and Window-eyes, anyone running this configuration?

2014-06-06 Thread Bill Holton
If so, I have a few questions about how you deal with certain WE isses. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@

RE: VM Windows 7 and Window-eyes, anyone running this configuration?

2014-06-06 Thread Bill Holton
. What are you wanting to know. Matthew On Jun 6, 2014, at 1:33 PM, Bill Holton mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> > wrote: If so, I have a few questions about how you deal with certain WE isses. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Question about VM processor and memory allotment

2014-06-11 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have a Mac Mini, i7 with six gig of memory until I can upgrade to 16 next month. I have the current memory split 50-50, but what about the four processors? How should I divide them between Windows and Mavericks for optimum performance? Thanks. Bill -- You received this message becau

Need help with VM Fusion and networking for Win 7

2014-06-14 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I created another VM on a second Mac with a second copy of Windows. Everything seemed to install correctly, but I have no networking in the VM. The Devices menu shows that the network adapter is connected, and the NAT option is checked. Networking works fine on my Mac Mini. Does anyone hav

RE: Need help with VM Fusion and networking for Win 7

2014-06-19 Thread Bill Holton
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Need help with VM Fusion and networking for Win 7 So what were you doing in Windows to test network connectivity? CB On 6/14/14, 6:05 PM, Bill Holton wrote: Hi. I created another VM on a second Mac with a second copy of Windows. Everything seemed to install

iTunes and VO podcast?

2014-06-19 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Can someone recommend a good podcast or other resource for using iTunes on the Mac with VoiceOver? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

RE: Screenless mac.

2014-06-25 Thread Bill Holton
Also, if you have another computer with a monitor, an AV switch will help. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 10:13 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Screenless mac. I've heard this is no longer

USBtv tuner cards that will except a cable card question

2014-06-26 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. The such a creature exists? My cable company just encrypted their signal, and my old TV tuner stick doesn't work anymore. Thanks. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

RE: USBtv tuner cards that will except a cable card question

2014-06-27 Thread Bill Holton
cable card question > wouldn't mind knowing this myself the only free non incriptded is the over > the air channels on my cable system so I to will need a cable card > Hank > > > On 6/26/2014 7:51 PM, Bill Holton wrote: >> Hi. >> The such a creature exists? My cable compa

RE: mvware fusion questions

2014-07-14 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have also had this happen when VM Fusion puts up a message alerting that a new version is ready for installation. Bill -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of wayne17a Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 1:06 PM To: macv

VM and Windows 8

2014-07-18 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have had great success installing Windows 7 without sighted assistance in a virtual machine, but Win 8 stops at some point and I cannot get speech. Does anyone know where the holdup is, and if there is some way around this? Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribe

2 VM Fusion questions

2015-03-09 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have two VM Fusion questions. First, I have printer set to share, but my VM machine will only print after I have printed at least once from the Mac side. Is there a fis for this? Second, whenever I toggle away and back into Fusion, my window has reverted to the VM Library. I have

An NVDA with Fusion question

2015-03-25 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Running Windows 7 in Fusion with a Windows keyboard, I cannot seem to use the caps lock key as an NVDA modifier. I have the setting enabled. Does NVDA not see the caps lock key in a Fusion Window? Thanks. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

RE: vmware fusion 7 and windows 7 becoming unactive

2015-04-07 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. As I recall, there are two different ways to run a bootcamp partition in Fusion. The first imports the machine, and considers it a new machine. The second simply runs the bootcamp partition in Fusion, and does not require reactivation. I remember having this problem, but I can no longer f

Netflix

2015-06-02 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Has anyone been able to turn on described video using just their Mac? I can turn it on and off using my iPhone, but not my Mac. Any suggestions appreciated. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from thi

RE: Netflix

2015-06-02 Thread Bill Holton
Jun 2, 2015, at 1:03 PM, Bill Holton mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> > wrote: Hi. Has anyone been able to turn on described video using just their Mac? I can turn it on and off using my iPhone, but not my Mac. Any suggestions appreciated. Bill -- You received this message because y

Android file transfer vs Mac

2015-06-17 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I am having trouble figuring out how to copy a file using my Mac and Android File Transfer. Use command down arrow to get to the folder on Galaxy S6 where I wish to place the file, but command-V does not copy it as I would suspect. I am obviously missing something basic, and any help much ap

RE: I can't create a virtual machine with windows on my mac using an external drive

2015-06-18 Thread Bill Holton
HI. I installed on my HD, then removed the VM from my library, using the option to keep the file. I then copied it to my external lightening drive, and opened it from there. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

a question about .mkv files

2015-06-23 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Does anhone know of an accessible app folr converting .mkv files into mp4 or something else I can use to add to iTunes? Thanks. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

RE: a question about .mkv files

2015-06-25 Thread Bill Holton
ya. Chris. - Original Message - From: Bill Holton <mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:04 AM Subject: a question about .mkv files Hi. Does anhone know of an accessible

RE: a question about .mkv files

2015-06-25 Thread Bill Holton
, The hands-down best app I've used is vidconvert by reggie ashworth. When I first bought it it wasn't very accessible, I emailed the developer and he corrected the problem in like 4 days. You can get vidconvert for $7.95 from www.reggieashworth.com. Hope this helps! Jeff On 6/23/15, B

Safari and Command tab vs VoiceOver

2015-06-28 Thread Bill Holton
Does anyone else have this problem. I can Command tab quickly between any and all apps, go into an app, such as iTunes, then command tab away and to the next app quickly.until I reach Safari. Then, even after the page has completely loaded, I cannot accessibly command tab away from Safari with sp

Cannot enter text in Google Chrome

2015-07-10 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Using Chrome, I often get into a situation where I cannot enter text, even when I am sure I am interacting with the text field. All Ig get are error beeps, and the Caps Lock key does not announce as I toggle it. If anyone can shed light on this I would be grateful. Bill -- You received thi

Cannot install the el Cap beta on a second mac

2015-07-10 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I neglected to stop the installation long enough to save the install file, and when I try to access the beta on a second mac there is no download/install link. I also tried going through the same email, I get a this code has already been used message. Anyone know how to install the beta on a s

RE: Cannot install the el Cap beta on a second mac

2015-07-10 Thread Bill Holton
: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cannot install the el Cap beta on a second mac Hi, You should be able to re download the installer from your purchases section of the app store. On Jul 10, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Bill Holton mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> > wrote: Hi. I neglected to st

RE: A Pages spelling alert issue

2016-03-07 Thread Bill Holton
: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A Pages spelling alert issue ok, when you read your pages again it will tell you that the word was misspelled. Il giorno 04 mar 2016, alle ore 21:54, Bill Holton mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> > ha scritto: Hi. I did try that. I get four choices i

RE: A Pages spelling alert issue

2016-03-08 Thread Bill Holton
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A Pages spelling alert issue Hello Bill, Are you interacting with the text? If you don’t, VoiceOver won’t announce misspelled words. Cheers, Anne On 7 Mar 2016, at 16:46, Bill Holton mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> > wrote: That’s what I am

RE: A Pages spelling alert issue

2016-03-08 Thread Bill Holton
MacBook Air running in English, or on my White MacBook running in French. Both are running the latest OS. Have you reinitialised the PRAM? It can often fix odd behaviour. Cheers, Anne On 8 Mar 2016, at 15:22, Bill Holton mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> > wrote: That

RE: A Pages spelling alert issue

2016-03-09 Thread Bill Holton
he original poster, I figured since both of us need help with spell check it would be ok. From: <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [ <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Holton Se

A VM snapshot question

2016-05-05 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have one snapshot in my VM machine. I want to delete it so I can reclaim the disk space. Only no matter what I do the delete options are grayed out. I have autosnapshot set to off. I have tried both the VM running and the VM closed. Can someone walk me through how to do this? Thanks.

RE: A VM snapshot question

2016-05-06 Thread Bill Holton
Thanks. I want to reclaim disk space, but as I understand it, you can't do this f you have snapshots enabled, or have an existing snapshot. Yes, the options are in the menus, but they are all grayed out. So can't figure out how to get rid of them. -Original Message- From: macvisiona

RE: A VM snapshot question

2016-05-10 Thread Bill Holton
Yes, do not have it allocated to certain size. But not sure what you meant by You can request a shrink inside Windows with the guest tools, Any clarification appreciated. Thanks. Bill -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] O

Best configuration for new mac?

2015-12-28 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I am scanning Apple's refurb shop for a new mini. I use Fusion in Windows 7 or 10 with Window-eyes most of my work day. Question: Am I better off getting a 2.7gh processor with a fusion drive and 16 gig of memory, or a 2.3gh processor, 16 gig of memory and an SD drive? Minis only seem to com

RE: Best configuration for new mac?

2015-12-28 Thread Bill Holton
program I don't notice much difference. Hope this helps! Jeff On 12/28/15, Bill Holton wrote: > Hi. > I am scanning Apple's refurb shop for a new mini. I use Fusion in Windows > 7 > or 10 with Window-eyes most of my work day. Question: Am I better off > getting a 2.7gh pro

More questions RE: Best configuration for new mac?

2015-12-28 Thread Bill Holton
is 2.3ghz up to 3.3ghz, the Asus is 2.8ghz up to 3.5ghz. And running System Access from serotek as my speach program I don't notice much difference. Hope this helps! Jeff On 12/28/15, Bill Holton wrote: > Hi. > I am scanning Apple's refurb shop for a new mini. I use Fusion in Windo

RE: Best configuration for new mac?

2015-12-29 Thread Bill Holton
Not sure what you mean by virtualization downgrade? Is there a difference between the old dual core processors from the 2012 mins and the newer dual core processors, other than clock speed? Will a quad core on a macgbook improve virtual machine performance since you can dedicate two cores to e

RE: Best configuration for new mac?

2015-12-30 Thread Bill Holton
HI. Great explanation. But can you tell me the hardware difference between a quad core i5 and a quad core i7? Thanks. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sabahattin Gucukoglu Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015

RE: Best configuration for new mac?

2015-12-30 Thread Bill Holton
o the differences in the i5 and i7 lines. > On Dec 30, 2015, at 1:08 PM, Bill Holton wrote: > > HI. > Great explanation. But can you tell me the hardware difference between a > quad core i5 and a quad core i7? Thanks. > > > -Original Message- > From:

RE: Best configuration for new mac?

2015-12-30 Thread Bill Holton
? No, the instruction sets are more optimized on the I7 and I think there is a different number of pipelines. Again, Intel would be the authority here on the two but I know the I7 is a fair bit more processor and it’s definitely not just clock rate. > On Dec 30, 2015, at 1:27 PM, Bill

Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-18 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I am currently running a USB sound adapter to a set of 5.1 speakers on my Mac Mini, connected by three color-coded cables to the subwoofer, which in turn connects to the five speakers. The device is acting up, it keeps failing and restarting. Tried different cable, same issues. I want to repl

RE: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-18 Thread Bill Holton
probably would be like a composit cable. That's why I'm kind a wonderring. We need just a slight bit more info. Chris. - Original Message - From: Bill Holton <mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com

Re: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
es your amp have an optical > input? If so, it might be easier to skip all the USB stuff and just run > optical from the mini to your surround-sound amp. > > CB > >> On 1/18/16 9:57 PM, Bill Holton wrote: >> Hi. >> My wife says they are green, orange—red?—and black.

Re: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
ger issue than your speaker setup. > It sounds more like there is something going on within the USB connection > from your mac to the USB interface. I don't think your speakers are the > problem here, honestly, based on what you're telling us. > > Chris. > &g

Re: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
> $10. I use this all the time as a Mini is my families home TV/entertainment > hub (no cable except for internet service). > > CB > >> On 1/20/16 8:02 AM, Bill Holton wrote: >> I was told my mac mini didn't have an optical out. Is it the same jack that >>

Re: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
(no cable except for internet service). > > CB > >> On 1/20/16 8:02 AM, Bill Holton wrote: >> I was told my mac mini didn't have an optical out. Is it the same jack that >> you would normally take audio out of? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >

Re: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
how many cords > you try using, the problem won't be fixed. > > I still wonder if the problem might be within the actual electronics of the > USB port itself on that audio device that your speaker system is hooked up to. > > The cords, most likely have nothing at

RE: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
27;t understand, someone else on list can chime in and better rephrase what I'm trying to explain to you. Nothing personal against you or anything. I just don't know how to simplify this any more than I already have. Chris. - Original Message - From: Bill Holton

Activities are still an issue for me

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. When I set up an activity and associate it with an app, it takes forever to command tab out of that app. Is this still a known issue? Thanks. Bill -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the run

RE: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
Chris. - Original Message - From: Bill Holton <mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 8:02 AM Subject: Re: Need a bit of USB sound education I was told my mac mini didn'

Re: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
shows this even if my amp is > turned off. You'll also notice that the Mac overall volume controls go dead > as it's now sending everything digitally to your external device and you > control the volume from there. Individual apps like iTunes will still have > their volu

RE: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
or itself and then pass what's left to your regular left and right speakers. Others expect just a single separate subwoofer (the dot one in 5.1) line level input. That might not have much to do with your USB subwoofer setup. CB On 1/20/16 12:08 PM, Bill Holton wrote: Thanks. But if I want

RE: Need a bit of USB sound education

2016-01-20 Thread Bill Holton
sub woofer, and that same cable/jack is powerring your center, then that seems really weird to me! I'd think that would make your speakers sound horribly! out of phase. Chris. ----- Original Message - From: Bill Holton <mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> To: macvisionaries@googl

Interesting reading for Mac and 5.1

2016-02-04 Thread Bill Holton
Found this about how to configure 5.1 sound on a Mac http://guides.macrumors.com/Configuring_5.1_Surround_Output_in_Mac_OS_X -- 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

RE: Interesting reading for Mac and 5.1

2016-02-08 Thread Bill Holton
Does your USB sound also have component? If so, what is the model. I need to replace mine. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Simon Fogarty Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 5:32 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegrou

Need app to play Mac system sounds through iPhone

2016-02-08 Thread Bill Holton
Any help appreciated. -- 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, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather t

RE: Need app to play Mac system sounds through iPhone

2016-02-09 Thread Bill Holton
PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Need app to play Mac system sounds through iPhone How much latency is acceptable? Nicecast could work for this. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 8, 2016, at 16:07, Bill Holton mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> > wrote: Any help appre

A Pages spelling alert issue

2016-03-02 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. In Pages, when I misspell a word, I do not receive the "Mispelled" announcement that tells me I have misspelled a word. If I knowingly misspell and then use the left arrow, I do get the bubble feedback and list of possible spellings. I do get the announcement in Text Edit, and I do not have

RE: A Pages spelling alert issue

2016-03-04 Thread Bill Holton
al poster, I figured since both of us need help with spell check it would be ok. From: <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [ <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Holton Sent:

LSD Little Snitch Demon

2015-10-14 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Does anyone have experience with the LSD Little Snitch demon? I have tried to follow instructions for its removal, but the files it says I need to remove are not there. Any help/advice appreciated. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

VM pricing, am I missing something?

2013-11-28 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Wanted to upgrade from VM Fusion 4 to 6. Looks like the upgrade price is $48, the new price ~is $38. Am I missing something? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

RE: VMWare questions

2013-12-05 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. If you check the box to ignore Mac commands, how do you then leave VM and return to Mac OS? Thanks. Bill -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Caitlyn furness Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:44 PM To: macvisi

Need help with VM Fusion and sound devices

2013-12-07 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have installed my Bootcamp partion as a VM machine. I have done this on a Mac Mini, and I have not only the Mini's internal speakers, but also a USB sound card attached to 5.1 speakers set. My Windows partition only speaks in the Mini speaker, the Mac through the USB. If I go to the dev

VM Fusion and Window-Eyes

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have the latest version of Window-Eyes working well in a VM Fusion machine, except for one minor problem. When in a VM machine, Windows-tab is supposed to move you from program to program, like alt-tab usually does. It works fine using Narrator, but with WE, it doesn't. Instead of alt-tab

Re: VM Fusion and Window-Eyes

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Holton
Yes, that is the key I am pressing. The Windows key is the option key on a Mac keyboard. On Dec 10, 2013, at 11:40 AM, Barry Hadder wrote: > Hi, > > Try option-tab. > > On Dec 10, 2013, at 10:03 AM, Bill Holton wrote: > > Hi. > I have the latest version of Windo

Re: VM Fusion and Window-Eyes

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Holton
I used the keyboard settings in the Mac settings to switc h them one for the other. It makes it a lot easier to use a PC keyboard. But even on my Mac keyboard Window-Eyes seems to be interferring with my ability to use Option-tab to tab between programs, that keyboard has factory settings. On D

RE: Need help with VM Fusion and sound devices

2013-12-17 Thread Bill Holton
, can you just plug it in directly and skip the USB sound card stuff? Simpler might make it work better. CB On 12/7/13 2:14 PM, Bill Holton wrote: > Hi. > I have installed my Bootcamp partion as a VM machine. I have done this on a > Mac Mini, and I have not only the Mini's

RE: Need help with VM Fusion and sound devices

2013-12-17 Thread Bill Holton
Windows network is just piped through whatever your Mac is using and apparently the same thing for sound. My comment was referring to using the built-in optical connector to send 5.1 sound to your receiver rather than some kind of USB thingie. CB On 12/17/13 9:06 AM, Bill Holton wrote: > Hi.

RE: Need help with VM Fusion and sound devices

2013-12-18 Thread Bill Holton
it for watching DVDs and such with all the sound goodness. CB On 12/17/13 1:29 PM, Bill Holton wrote: > Hi. > I am not sure if the USB sound card I have supports an optical in. What > would the jack look like? And which mini port would I use? That certainly > would make it

installing Bootcamp

2013-12-27 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I know you cannot bootcamp a Mac to install Windows 7 without sighted help. But what about Windows 8? Canyou get Narrator to start up at installation? Also, has anyone tried using the talking Windows 7 installer to Bootcamp their Mac? Thanks much. Bill -- You received this message because

RE: installing Bootcamp

2013-12-30 Thread Bill Holton
t;> a bootable flash drive that is used for the install. >>> On Dec 27, 2013, at 6:36 PM, Byron J. Lee wrote: >>> >>>> I actually have a question regarding installing Windows 7 on a Macbook >>>> Air. How do you install Win7 if you don't have a CD playe

Missing hard drive

2014-01-03 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I am running a Mini with two drives. I accidentally did an eject command on the second rive, called Data, and I cannot find it now. It does not show up in the go to computer list, and it is not in the trash. Any help tracking down my wayward drive would be most appreciated. Bill -- Yo

RE: Missing hard drive

2014-01-03 Thread Bill Holton
d the dive in the disks table and then find the Mount button in the toolbar, right after burn CB . On 1/3/14 1:10 PM, Bill Holton wrote: Hi. I am running a Mini with two drives. I accidentally did an eject command on the second rive, called Data, and I cannot find it now. It does not show

Accessing other Macs on my home network

2014-01-06 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I can see my second Mini on the shift-command-k network menu, but I cannot access it. I tried highlighting the computer name and pressing command-o, left clicking, right clicking, pressing enter and doubletapping my trackpad. Anyone with suggestions, thanks much. Bill -- You received

RE: Accessing other Macs on my home network

2014-01-06 Thread Bill Holton
that it exists but if you haven't enabled the File Sharing service, then connecting to it is difficult. Later. Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 6, 2014, at 9:45 AM, Bill Holton wrote: Hi. I can see my second Mini on the shift-command-k network menu, but I c

RE: Accessing other Macs on my home network

2014-01-06 Thread Bill Holton
ssions for the given share by pressing cmd-i (Get Info) on the shared item. This should be done from the computer providing the share. Later. Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 6, 2014, at 11:29 AM, Bill Holton wrote: Hi. I have turned on file sharing on both compute

RE: Accessing other Macs on my home network

2014-01-07 Thread Bill Holton
network Hi, When in the Sidebar, do you see your other Mac in the Shared section? Later. Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 6, 2014, at 2:02 PM, Bill Holton wrote: Hi. It seems to be step three where I get hung up. I do open the network drives, including the second

Solved: RE: Accessing other Macs on my home network

2014-01-07 Thread Bill Holton
. Later. Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 7, 2014, at 11:25 AM, Bill Holton wrote: No. It is not there. When I do a shift-command K to call up the network, I click on it and all the computers-Mac and PC--that are attached show up. I can cursor down the list, but if I try

RE: Solved: RE: Accessing other Macs on my home network

2014-01-07 Thread Bill Holton
again next time you start up your Mac. Glad it is resolved. Later. Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 7, 2014, at 12:44 PM, Bill Holton wrote: Hi. Apparently, one time when my router was down, my Choo Choo Mac joined my neighbor's Wi-Fi. I changed it back to my

Getting flash to work

2014-01-09 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I am getting a "Newer version of Flash must be installed," message. I have the latest version. I have it set to allow local storage in the system preferences, but I am still getting the message. I am sure this is a simple error on my part. Can someone educate me? Thanks. -- You recei

RE: buying mp3 from amazon.com

2014-01-10 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have been trying to install the Amazon music uploader so I can synch my local music, but I keep getting a Need a newer version of flash message. This despite the fact that I just installed the latest flash. I also get the same message in Chrome, which comes with the latest Flash. Any though

Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-14 Thread Bill Holton
Jan-14-2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Wayne, Indiana (January 14, 2014) - GW Micro, Inc. (www.gwmicro.com) is proud to make a revolutionary announcement. GW Micro and Microsoft Corp. have partnered to make Window-Eyes available to users of Microsoft Office at no cost. Window-Eyes is a screen

RE: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-15 Thread Bill Holton
t, but I guess doug and Dan have well stocked RRSP's at this point and don't really have to giddyup these days. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> >>>> Erik Burggraaf >>>> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >>>> or on the we

Reclaiming VM virtual machine free space

2014-07-25 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have no snapshots on my current VM machine, and I have done a disk defrag. I then shut down the machine and went to the virtual machine library. It reports I can reclaim about 10gig, but I cannot seem to find the button to begin the process.Any suggestions appreciated. Bill -- You

RE: Reclaiming VM virtual machine free space

2014-07-28 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. So I am guessing I use the Windows-W to run command, but what is the filename? VMWareToolboxCmd tool does not show up. Thanks. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sabahattin Gucukoglu Sent: Saturday, July 26,

Carbon Copy question

2014-07-29 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I have a 1tb drive, and I want o backup my two 500g Mac Mini drives. I also want to clone the OS drive. I think there is a way to copy the second drive onto the same backup drive as a disk image so that if I boot from my USB drive, that second drive will also be available from my USB drive.

RE: installing windows 8 on a mac

2014-07-29 Thread Bill Holton
Here is the setup.exe for Windows 8. You will need a license. This app will simply download the iso file from Microsoft. https://www.dropbox.com/s/k60whsapvrabws7/Windows8-Setup.exe -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Beha

Mac Mini and carry on baggage?

2014-07-29 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. Has anyone every taken a Mac Mini with in in their carry on? Does it give security a fit, or do they let it pass through? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it

RE: Mac Mini and carry on baggage?

2014-07-29 Thread Bill Holton
If they do, I hope they have a plug. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 4:55 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Mac Mini and carry on baggage? I've done t

Time Machine question

2014-08-14 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. My 1tb time machine backup drive is full. I am backing up a 500 gb drive, but I have created and later deleted a number of very large files, which are still on the backup. Is there some way I can instruck it to delete the oldest backups automatically in order to free up disk space? Thanks.

RE: Time Machine question

2014-08-15 Thread Bill Holton
e lower-right corner of the window; here you can configure if Time Machine notifies you when it deletes an old backup to make room. Let us know whether Time Machine is still doing backups. Grant On Aug 14, 2014, at 6:39 AM, Bill Holton mailto:bill32...@gmail.com> > wrote: Hi.

Remapping keys with VM fusion

2014-08-16 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I am trying to remap the caps lock and insert keys without using sharp keys. I can get to the fusion remapping section, I can interact with the combo box with the additional keys. But when I cursor down to caps lock, or the insert key, no matter how I try to activate it, I get a cap A.

RE: Remapping keys with VM fusion

2014-08-18 Thread Bill Holton
I have no speech as long as I'm inside windows, and you want to let >> windows get your keystrokes as much as possible. >> >> The same goes for settings, the next key to turn off, which in fusion is >> command e. I hear you thinking. Usually command comma is for

RE: Remapping keys with VM fusion

2014-08-18 Thread Bill Holton
indows and not to fusion or os10. Kliphton ~iMessage&Email~ m.kliph...@gmail.com ~Twitter&Skype~ kliphton72 "Personal blog-read at your own risk!" http://kliphskorner.wordpress.com -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups

RE: Time Machine question

2014-08-18 Thread Bill Holton
Yes, I can do that. But then in a month or two I will have to do it again. Was hoping to find the correct way out of this cycle. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sabahattin Gucukoglu Sent: Sunday, August 17, 20

Torrent client recommendation?

2014-08-19 Thread Bill Holton
Can someone recommend a torrent client for the Mac other than MicroTorrent? The interface on that one makes no sense to me at all. Thanks. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

RE: Torrent client recommendation?

2014-08-20 Thread Bill Holton
Yes, exactly. If anyone is running this successfully, can you contact me off list so I can ask some questions? bill32...@gmail.com Thanks. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sabahattin Gucukoglu Sent:

RE: Remapping keys with VM fusion

2014-08-21 Thread Bill Holton
ess folks. By default, if you're inside the virtual >>>>>> machine and >>>>> you >>>>>> happen to hit f12, f11 or another magic mac key that does something >>>>>> under os10, then even if you are inside the vm, you will fly out of &g

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