Dictation

2013-10-28 Thread Dave
Has anyone gotten the dictation to work after an upgrade? I hit the FN twice and I get a system dialog that I can't see. Dictation and advanced dictation are both checked in the system preferences. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVision

Re: Dictation

2013-10-28 Thread Dave
When I check the system dialog, the percentage of the download drops rather than goes up. It's very strange. The system dialog also disappears after a few seconds. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: features I wish Apple would have included

2013-06-11 Thread Dave
Is it just me, or is it at all possible you're on the wrong mailing list? I'm sure there's an Android list around somewhere that would be happy to have you. Perhaps you don't understand why IOS is the way that it is, and what that means for the companies, the developers, or for the installed

Chess anyone?

2013-06-16 Thread Dave
OK, is there a way to play the chess game on my Mac? If so, can I play against someone on my local network running a Mac as well? I can see the board, can see the pieces, but can't seem to figure out how to make moves and such. Thanks in advance. Dave -- You received this message be

Re: Screen Curtain and Screen Brightness

2013-06-19 Thread Dave
Screen curtain blacks your screen. It does not turn it off. It's painting the screen black, so the screen is active. The same goes for IOS devices. It does not save battery. Dimming your screen brightness does save you some battery life. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: This makes me laugh.

2013-06-24 Thread Dave
Other mail systems use out of office replies. It's a feature of most server based email systems, not just Outlook or Exchange. -- 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,

Partitioning HD

2013-06-25 Thread Dave
drive. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Dave -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: Partitioning HD

2013-06-25 Thread Dave
I'm not getting to the partition tab at all. I get a table that shows all the drives, but I can't seem to get past that. -- 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 a

Re: Partitioning HD

2013-06-25 Thread Dave
OK Chris, I will give that a try shortly. Will keep you posted. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. T

Re: Anyone know what ever happened to NLS Bard's iPhone App

2013-07-24 Thread Dave
NLS iPhone app is now tentatively scheduled for release sometime in September. At least that's what people were saying after convention. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Dave
AppleCare is always a good idea. It protects your computer from machine failure for a total of 3 years. If something in the device fails the store will repair or replace it in that 3 years. Hard drives crash, batteries wear out. It's worth it. -- You received this message because you are

Re: Apple one-on-one training

2013-07-26 Thread Dave
It's actually called a "One to One" membership, and it's worth it. First, your store may not have a wealth of Voice Over experience, but you and the store creative staff will benefit from the interactions. You learn about your Apple products, and they gain experience in learning more about the

Re: Apple one-on-one training

2013-07-26 Thread Dave
Well, they know more about their hardware and software, and much of what Apple offers is beyond price. Additionally, if you had someone come to your house to teach you how to use your computer, that would cost you $75 an hour, instead of the $99 a year to Apple. It's a bargain. -- You receiv

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Dave
Apple Care for Macs can be purchased up to a year from the purchase date of the machine. Apple Care Plus for mobile devices can be purchased within the first 30 days after the purchase date of that particular device. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: Backing Up My iPhone 4S

2013-09-17 Thread Dave
Keep in mind that an iCloud backup is always a good idea, but doesn't back up everything. A better solution is to connect your various devices to your computer and have iTunes do a backup. This enables you to restore apps, pictures, music, and mail. -- You received this message because you a

Re: iPad Question, was re: iCloud question

2012-12-01 Thread Dave
Stacy, Triple click home worked fine when we opened up our iPad Minis. It may take a bit, but it does work by default on all IOS products now. When my wife and I got our iPad Minis, it went without a hitch. Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: iTunes Match

2012-12-01 Thread Dave
best recording of that particular song and artist and give you access to it. It's an annual subscription, and I think the first $24.99 covers 25000 songs. Look here for more information. http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/ Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: iPad Question, was re: iCloud question

2012-12-02 Thread Dave
Correct. If the phone is configured as a standard device that doesn't use VO, then Triple click home is not configured by default. The triple click has to be the first thing you do on the device after the screen comes up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: Apple TV help

2012-12-03 Thread Dave
What did you connect your apple tv to? You don't have to connect it to anything to add content to it. -- 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 th

Re: Apple TV help

2012-12-03 Thread Dave
You need to connect it to your TV and work with it there. -- 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, send email to macvisionaries+unsu

Re: Mac Air Users Question

2013-01-09 Thread Dave
Just remember that you can't upgrade the Mac Book Air after market. You have to order it online with the extra ram, or buy the high end configuration in the store at $2199. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this gro

Re: Mac Air Users Question

2013-01-09 Thread Dave
Yep, and understand, you have to do that upgrade online. It's not an upgrade they can do in the store at all. -- 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 unsubscrib

RS Games client question

2013-01-14 Thread Dave
I have 2 questions. 1. In the current client, is there a way to use the voice clips feature?] 2. Since the client uses the system voice rather than Voice Over, is there a way to quickly silence the speech? Thanks in advance. Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: Warning about Apple TV Update. Do, not, pannick!

2013-01-28 Thread Dave
Yeah, mine doesn't take anywhere that long. I have 2 3rd gens and 1 2nd gen, and both updated in under 15 minutes. -- 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 emai

Re: Status of busies in Firefox?

2013-02-07 Thread Dave
Is it really necessary to mark the importance of messages in a mail group as High? I mean, really. -- 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 macvisiona

Re: OT: Samsung Suing Apple Over Voice Over!

2013-02-22 Thread Dave
Can we all just take a chill pill here? Samsung makes some of the best televisions on the planet. What happened in Germany has little if anything to do with accessibility at all. It was part of an ongoing legal maneuver to prevent Apple from kicking their ass in sales and market share. There'

Re: Updates.

2013-03-24 Thread Dave
To check for software updates, use VO M, which brings up the Apple menu. Arrow down to software updates and press enter. The app store window will open on the updates page and the check will begin. Depending on your computer, it will take a few seconds to check. After that, the list of updates

Re: A nice wireless printer

2013-03-24 Thread Dave
We just got an HP Photo Smart 6520 All in One printer, scanner, copier. Retails for about $150, but we found it on Amazon for less. Works great! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: Migration Assistant.

2013-03-28 Thread Dave
Mac Anita? Did you go to the Apple store somewhere, and if so, where? If not, what prompted you to buy an Apple? Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from i

Re: Migration Assistant.

2013-03-28 Thread Dave
Then she has a Mac Book Pro Retina, and she'll still need the ethernet adaptor and a cable. So, did you go to the Apple store to buy your Mac? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: Games.

2013-03-30 Thread Dave
I'm not sure what you all are talking about. Poker HD was incomprehensible to me, and I have yet to look at Black Jack HD. -- 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

Re: an attempt to make peace with the ITunes Library system and a question

2013-04-03 Thread Dave
The best solution here is to create a playlist for your iPhone, and have iTunes sync selected playlists, rather than the entire library. This is actually what you want to do, just using different terms. You need not create a new iTunes library, just add songs and artists to a playlist, then syn

Greetings!

2012-10-28 Thread Dave
Hello all, I just wanted to say hello as I've just been given access to this list. I'm 50, live and work in Durham, NC, have a large variety of Apple products, including a Mac Book Pro 13" 2011. I look forward to learning all kinds of stuff here. Dave -- You received this mess

Re: External Blu Ray DVD/CD CDR or CDRW

2012-11-01 Thread Dave
Why are you waiting until December for the iMac if you're getting a 21.5" model? They come out in November. The 27" machines come out in December. Just curious. Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" gro

Re: Need help with time machine on network.

2012-11-03 Thread Dave
Connect the two computers through the router. Share the drive out to the network, then specify it as the backup for the second computer not connected directly to it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, sen

Re: Printing on a network problem

2012-11-03 Thread Dave
You need the windows drivers for the printer. When a windows computer tries to print it polls the host computer for the drivers it needs. It's much easier to network the other way, connecting the printer to the windows computer, sharing it out to the network, then having the Mac find it. -

Re: still no luck with Audible.com

2012-11-05 Thread Dave
You can't get to the Audible store from the mobile ap. Remember that your Audible signin is now your Amazon.com signin. -- 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 u

Re: Not? a happy camper! App store broken? again!

2012-11-06 Thread Dave
Tammy, You're not alone. iPad and iPad mini running IOS 6.0.1 app store runs just fine, even searching in the way he describes. I don't think your perceptions are far off either. It's not broken at all as far as I can tell. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: i pad mini question:

2012-11-15 Thread Dave
The iPad Mini is larger than the iPhone 4s and iPhone 5. It's wider, and the screen measures 7.9 inches diagonally. It's about the size of a paper back book, but much thinner. Also, it runs iPad apps, rather than iPhone apps, if that makes sense. -- You received this message because you are su

Re: i pad mini question:

2012-11-15 Thread Dave
And Rich, I sold my 32GB iPad2 for $350 pretty quickly. It's worth the switch. -- 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, send email t

Re: i pad mini question:

2012-11-15 Thread Dave
Yes, the iPad mini can run all iPad specific apps, and iPhone apps. It runs the same IOS 6.01 as all other mobile devices. -- 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. T

Re: i pad mini question:

2012-11-15 Thread Dave
The iPad Mini does in deed have Siri on it, as well as full dictation support. It's awesome! -- 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: Apple tv and youtube videos

2012-11-25 Thread Dave
The Apple TV has a YouTube app, no website access really. You can sign in to access your favorites or subscriptions via this app on the Apple TV. You can also stream from any computer using AirPlay from inside iTunes via a wi-fi connection. No cables needed at all. -- You received this mess

Re: Merging Apple IDs

2012-11-30 Thread Dave
There is currently no way to merge 2 Apple IDs. -- 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, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@go

Re: iCloud question

2012-12-01 Thread Dave
Stacy, Music does not get backed up to the cloud. Only contacts docs calendar events, reminders, and apps. As Alex described, sign in with your Apple user ID and you'll get those, plus your apps via the purchased link in the app store. Dave -- You received this message because yo

Re: PDF reader for Mac?

2020-01-30 Thread Dave Carlson
Raoul, Docuscan Plus, Abbey Fine Reader, or Prizmo. I think that’s it, unless you install VMWare Fusion and set up your Windows programs like Openbook in the operating system. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is

Re: Removing contacts on the Iphone.

2020-02-01 Thread Dave Carlson
Simon, I’ve found using thumb and three fingers works better for a four-finger tap. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: Removing contacts on the Iphone.

2020-02-01 Thread Dave Carlson
Brad, Only thing now with iOS 13 appears to be a vertical scroll bar and that needs to be swiped to near its maximum. Hard to work with. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Re: PDF reader for Mac?

2020-02-02 Thread Dave Carlson
Don’t keep all the goodies for yourself. Share the information with everyone, please. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

Adjusting the Option+T Date/Time Announcement

2020-02-02 Thread Dave Carlson
When pressing Option+T an Apple script runs to announce the date and time. I would like the date to announce the day of week, in addition to the month, day, and year, followed by time. How do I edit the scripts to accomplish this? Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician

Re: Start/Stop Music with VO Minus; Was: How do I disconnect a Facetime call on my iPad?

2020-02-03 Thread Dave Carlson
Tim, I”ve tried VO Minus while playing music, and it does not start/stop playing. Even if iTunes is brought to the front there is no effect. Are you sure of this keystroke? Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is

Re: Start/Stop Music with VO Minus; Was: How do I disconnect a Facetime call on my iPad?

2020-02-03 Thread Dave Carlson
Okay, I missed the specificity to the iOS platform. Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- 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

Re: Adjusting the Option+T Date/Time Announcement

2020-02-03 Thread Dave Carlson
Tim, Holey Moley, never would have figured out what string to put in there. All else seems sensible, and of course not knowing I can’t edit an active script would have messed me up for quite a while. Thanks much for this. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and

Re: Adjusting the Option+T Date/Time Announcement

2020-02-03 Thread Dave Carlson
Tim, Just made the change, and also learned a bit about the scripting language. Again, thanks. Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or

Re: Adjusting the Option+T Date/Time Announcement

2020-02-03 Thread Dave Carlson
Tim, As to including the year, no need. Although I’m retired and often forget the day of the week, I rarely forget what year it is. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

Mail Rule for Auto-Forwarding

2020-02-14 Thread Dave Carlson
removing and re-building. This message does have an attachment, which I want to have forwarded, but there seems to be no provision for anticipating this in my choice of actions. Has anyone else been able to construct a rule to do an auto forward? . Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker

Re: Mail Rule for Auto-Forwarding

2020-02-14 Thread Dave Carlson
Tim, Yes, they are in the inbox. How on earth would I manage to intercept them before they get there? Isn’t the presence of the “forward” action suggesting that there should not be some limitations to using it? Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician

Re: Mail Rule for Auto-Forwarding

2020-02-14 Thread Dave Carlson
Simon, It’s the mail app on the Mac. Or if you mean what provider, it’s sbcglobal.net <http://sbcglobal.net/>, which is AT&T/Yahoo. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac V

Re: Mail Rule for Auto-Forwarding

2020-02-14 Thread Dave Carlson
Simon, Yes, I understand, but I want to automate the forwarding process. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: Ringer and alerts volume on the iPhone

2020-02-21 Thread Dave Carlson
listening, Apple? or do you have your buds muted? Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- 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: Refreshing iCloud Drive

2020-02-21 Thread Dave Carlson
ah-dah-boom! It’s working again. Thanks for pushing me in the right direction. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the r

Re: Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command, 9 to 5 Mac

2020-02-22 Thread Dave Carlson
Anything special I should know before trying this? I presume I use the terminal app and then pull down the new command menu. and simply paste? Don’t want to break anything. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is

Re: Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command, 9 to 5 Mac

2020-02-22 Thread Dave Carlson
, perhaps? Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- 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 po

Re: Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command, 9 to 5 Mac

2020-02-22 Thread Dave Carlson
else having so much fun, and I’m not? Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- 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

Re: Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command, 9 to 5 Mac

2020-02-23 Thread Dave Carlson
my problem is right here. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- 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&#

Re: Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command, 9 to 5 Mac

2020-02-23 Thread Dave Carlson
volume of that sound? Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- 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&#

Re: Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command, 9 to 5 Mac

2020-02-23 Thread Dave Carlson
Hello, As reported earlier, I was able to bring up the Mac Startup sound. However, the volume is low. Where do I go to increase that particular channel volume/ Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- The following information is important for all

Disabling the MacBook TouchPad -- Terminal Command?

2020-02-26 Thread Dave Carlson
a simpler solution. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- 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

Re: Contacts on my iPhone aren't syncing with my mac

2020-02-28 Thread Dave Carlson
needed a kick in the butt. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- 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&#

Re: Keychain

2020-03-04 Thread Dave Carlson
Lorie, (Interesting spelling of your name, by the way)). Keychain Access is an app on your Mac. You can manage logon, system, iCloud passwords and logons. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Keychain

2020-03-04 Thread Dave Carlson
Lorie, Go to your Applications folder. It’s either there, or in the Utilities folder under Applications. Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: viewing battery status of BT keyboard with iPad?

2020-03-05 Thread Dave Carlson
Donna, Not all BT devices send their battery status across the connection, so it may not be available. Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: Deleting a contact on IOS

2020-03-06 Thread Dave Carlson
Paul, Yes that hidden delete button has been a PIA ever since it was introduced. Why can’t they just put it at the top when in edit mode, like many other apps? And while on that rant, who designed the Contact app for the Mac? It’s very hard to figure out. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian

Re: Deleting a contact on IOS

2020-03-06 Thread Dave Carlson
Not sure right now. But for example, why does it bother with the initials? That’s an unnecessary distraction, I think. Then when I do find a contact in the list, it’s a pain to find the field I need to edit or add. Maybe it’s just me, but it’s definitely not as intuitive as other apps. Dave

Re: Member returning Eric Caron

2020-03-07 Thread Dave Carlson
Eric, Your message came through. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- 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: New member start up glitches

2020-03-07 Thread Dave Carlson
You’re coming through loud and almost clear. Post your questions and you should see responses. This is a list with sporadic traffic. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Getting Access to What SIRI is Showing Me

2020-03-07 Thread Dave Carlson
I ask SIRI “Show me contact information for John Smith”. SIRI tells me “Here’s contact information for John Smith”. But of course it’s not the Contact app, open to John Smith. How do I use VO to get access to what SIRI is trying to show me on the screen? Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar

Re: Getting Access to What SIRI is Showing Me

2020-03-08 Thread Dave Carlson
Tim, Sorry, that was not the question. I do get a response from SIRI, telling me “here’s the information for John Smith”. But I don’t know how to get at what have been placed on the screen. It just disappears when I try to use VO to read it. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker

Re: Getting Access to What SIRI is Showing Me

2020-03-08 Thread Dave Carlson
Sorry, this is on the MacBook Pro. If I ask “What is John Smith’s home phone number, SIRI will tell me. But if I ask for John Smith’s home address, SIRI says “Here is John Smith’s home address”. So I’m supposed to be looking at my screen to see what SIRI is showing me. Dave Carlson Engineer

Re: Getting Access to What SIRI is Showing Me

2020-03-08 Thread Dave Carlson
to 15 digits of precision. Egads. Sometimes the Mac is just not a friendly beast, is it? Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: Getting Access to What SIRI is Showing Me

2020-03-08 Thread Dave Carlson
Eric, Yes, sometimes the iOS is a lot easier than OSx. Definitely I like editing a contact in iOS more than OSx. Also there are many web sites that are more easily managed using iOS Safari than OSx Safari, due to the simpler mobile interface imposed by iOS. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar

Re: Wi-Fi Extenders

2020-03-16 Thread Dave Carlson
gave mine the name networkname.ext You set it up while connected to your computer with a network cable, and then it’s completely remote. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-20 Thread Dave Carlson
Have not yet gone over to Catalina, and I understand iTunes goes away. I put a lot of audio books (.M4B format) on my iPhone for listening. Without iTunes, how would this be done with Catalina? . Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following

Re: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-21 Thread Dave Carlson
I don’t like to work that way. I use audio book binder to create a m4b file that I can put in my iTunes library. Then I don’t fall victim to the 21-day limit for library loans. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is

Re: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-21 Thread Dave Carlson
audio book player on my iPHone? Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- 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: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-22 Thread Dave Carlson
Tim, Yes, I suppose that iOS is already trending that direction. My audio books show up in the books app automatically after sync from iTunes on the Mac. Just wanted to know that I would not lose that capability to sync .M4B files to my iPhone after Catalina. Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer

Re: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-22 Thread Dave Carlson
Anders, This is Dave. I use Audio Book Binder. Works very well. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of

Re: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-23 Thread Dave Carlson
does that for you. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- 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 po

Re: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-23 Thread Dave Carlson
Donna, I don’t get audio books in text format. They are usually MP3. These can be played like any music file, but need to be processed into M4B in order to play properly in the books app or on an iPod. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The

Re: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-24 Thread Dave Carlson
this way I ensure that my books don’t expire before I get the chance to listen to them. Usually the borrow limit time is 21 days via the Overdrive system. Check with your local library for an online presence. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer

Re: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-24 Thread Dave Carlson
Donna, Forgot the obvious. I also borrow audio books in physical audio CD format. I rip them down to MP3 files and then process as previously mentioned. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Catalina: How Would I Put Audio Books on my iPHone?

2020-03-24 Thread Dave Carlson
Donna, And lastly I do not share these M4B books with anyone, since they are copyrighted content. Once I’ve listened to them I delete them from my devices and computer. I added this comment in case the audiobook police are listening in. Bob Smith -- The following information is important

Re: Where is icloud in terminal

2020-03-24 Thread Dave Carlson
How about simply pressing Cmd+Shift+I? Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- 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

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread Dave Carlson
Note that even with a Windows keyboard, you can remap the keys so that Options and Command are correctly positioned. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you

Re: Finding system dialogues on Mac 10.15.4

2020-03-26 Thread Dave Carlson
Options+W opens your Window Chooser. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- 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

Re: Finding system dialogues on Mac 10.15.4

2020-03-26 Thread Dave Carlson
Cool, yet another VO hotkey combination that I never used. But I think he needs to use Options+W to open the Window Chooser. Dave Carlson Musician, Engineer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list

Re: Finding system dialogues on Mac 10.15.4

2020-03-26 Thread Dave Carlson
Yet one more way. Got to love the Mac. Also with a keyboard that has a full number pad, the forward slash button above the “8”. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

Re: Finding system dialogues on Mac 10.15.4

2020-03-26 Thread Dave Carlson
Strange, Options +W works fine on my keyboard. Why is that? Ah. perhaps I’ve set this up in my keyboard preferences….sorry about that. Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Re: Finding system dialogues on Mac 10.15.4

2020-03-26 Thread Dave Carlson
Egads. Yet anohter VO hotkey I never used. My brain is starting to hurt… Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: the 3rd USB flash drive with the same issue

2020-03-27 Thread Dave Carlson
Ramey, On a Mac, go to applications/utilities and open the disk utility app. There you can wipe your drive. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

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