Re: Word processor?

2020-09-04 Thread rashantha de silva
You can go to https://live.com and get a free account from Microsoft. You can then use Word online for free. It also includes all the other apps as well as OneDrive. On Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 4:37 AM Rena wrote: > Hello, > > > > I’m learning how to use the Mac, and I need a word processor similar t

Re: Question about drives and time machine

2012-07-08 Thread rashantha de silva
Stacey I assume you are using Time Machine for backups. You can store what you like on the drive. To move your music look at iTunes prefs > Advanced tab it will show the path to your music. Just google moving my itunes library to an external drive. You haven't indicated how your 2tb is connecte

Re: An installation problem?

2012-07-18 Thread rashantha de silva
have you tried booting from an external drive FW. On Jul 18, 2012, at 6:24 AM, Maurice Mines wrote: > Hello listers, I unfortunately am encountering a problem with we installing > lion on my four-year-old MacBook Pro essentially, is there any good > suggestion of how to install it from another

Re: Scary MBP

2012-07-22 Thread rashantha de silva
Look in System Pref > Energy Saver > Schedule > you may have turned the scheduling system where it starts the computer up at a given time. On Jul 22, 2012, at 2:16 PM, Johnny Angel! wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm just wondering what causes my MBP to turn on all by itself after having > been off for

Re: Organizing files and folders

2012-08-08 Thread rashantha de silva
Hi Veronica There is no easy way to do this. I could probably write a script to do this and If I do I will post it. You have to edit the InfoPlist.strings file of the Finder.app It is located in HD > System > Library > Core services > Finder.app (show package contents) > Resources > InfoPlist.s

Re: Organizing files and folders

2012-08-09 Thread rashantha de silva
Hi Veronica Not sure if you got my previous email but I sent you a method of doing it the techie way. Here's a inexpensive product http://totalfinder.binaryage.com/ BTW we just camping near Santa Cruz - such an amazing place. Rashantha Found Quo Computer http://www.facebook.com/quocomputer On

Re: Remote Control for Mac?

2015-06-21 Thread rashantha de silva
Screen sharing is built in. You can also access the app. Put in an ip address and your done or you can use a vnc app. Sent using CloudMagic [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=pa&cv=6.3.40&pv=5.0.1] On Sun, Jun 21, 2015 at 8:07 PM, Shaf < shafpa...@gmail.com [shafpa...@gmail.com] > wrot

Re: creating multiple blogs

2015-07-18 Thread rashantha de silva
You have to create a sub domain for each blog. blog1.maindomain.com blog2.maindomain.com On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 1:01 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli < sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com [sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com] > wrote: Hi: I’m trying to figure out how to create multiple blogs on my web site. I have my do

Re: ftp server

2014-01-18 Thread rashantha de silva
FTP Server is built into Mac OS X. It is better for you to use SFTP because it is more secure. Really Simple to turn on. Go to System Preferences > Sharing Check the Remote Login Add users as you choose and your done. Rashantha Creator of the first AOS motherboard. RUN ANY OS YOU CHOOSE http://

Re: fusion drive?

2012-12-11 Thread rashantha de silva
Making sure Trim Support is enabled in your SSD will provide longer life for the SSD. We will be coming out with Fusion drives that you can connect to Mac Towers as well as our QUO machines. http://facebook.com/quocomputer But you are correct that they have a finite cycle. That is why we are c

Re: VoiceOver with Google Chrome?

2015-02-10 Thread rashantha de silva
You can make Safari masquerade as Chrome. Safari > Preferences > Advanced Tab > Check the box "Show develop menu bar" Then you will see a develop menu next to Bookmark. You can now change how the internet sees your Safari Browser. Let me know if it works. Rashantha https://www.facebook.com/QUOco

Re: Running Linux software

2013-05-26 Thread rashantha de silva
This is the scenario in which we decided to create projectQ. Runs Any OS you choose. http://quocomputer.com http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quo/projectq-run-any-os-the-unique-motherboard Hope you don't mind the plug. We are looking at developing turnkey systems for niche markets. If there ar

Re: Is it possible to install another operating system on a USB drive with the Mac?

2012-08-27 Thread rashantha de silva
Yeah this is very possible. Sorry I just saw this, kinda late. :) Check the Ubuntu site and also check up on Refit. If you run into problems let me know Rashantha http://facebook.com/quocomputer On Jul 23, 2012, at 9:25 AM, Bejarano, Rafael P. wrote: > Hello, all, > > My subject line says it

Re: ssd in macbook pro

2012-09-06 Thread rashantha de silva
On Sep 6, 2012, at 7:27 PM, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: > Hi all. > I just installed a new ssd in my macbook pro. > Are there any additional steps to take? Make sure you enable trim support Rashantha De Silva rashan...@quocomputer.com News on the new motherboard <http://facebook.com

Re: ssd in macbook pro

2012-09-06 Thread rashantha de silva
l.com > > > > On Sep 6, 2012, at 8:10 PM, rashantha de silva wrote: > >> >> On Sep 6, 2012, at 7:27 PM, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: >> >>> Hi all. >>> I just installed a new ssd in my macbook pro. >>> Are there any additional

Re: ssd in macbook pro

2012-09-06 Thread rashantha de silva
> > Sent from my Macbook Pro. > Chris Bruinenberg > cbrui...@gmail.com > > > > On Sep 6, 2012, at 8:39 PM, rashantha de silva wrote: > >> Try cindori's trim enabler >> http://www.groths.org/?page_id=322 >> >> On Sep 6, 2012, at 8:17 PM, Ch

Re: Working with Flash

2012-09-06 Thread rashantha de silva
Install the latest flash for your browsers. http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer.html Rashantha De Silva rashan...@quocomputer.com News on the new motherboard <http://facebook.com/quocomputer> <http://www.quocomputer.com/> On Sep 6, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Harry Hogue wrote:

Re: ssd in macbook pro

2012-09-06 Thread rashantha de silva
gt; On Sep 6, 2012, at 9:01 PM, rashantha de silva wrote: > >> Try to do it in terminal >> follow this - just copy and paste. >> >> There are 4 commands you have to run. So copy the complete lines. >> >> 4 commands - each line starts with sudo >> >>

Re: running windows along side the mac

2012-09-24 Thread rashantha de silva
No you won't be able to use that Dell disk. Also try this FREE virtual software package https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Screenshots Rashantha For more details like http://facebook.com/quocomputer http://beta.quocomputer.com On Sep 23, 2012, at 2:21 PM, Kimsan wrote: > I did some googling about

Re: python development on the mac

2012-09-27 Thread rashantha de silva
The premiere editor for programmers is TextMate and now they have released the source as well. http://macromates.com/ If you use this you will never use anything else. Rashantha De Silva Mac Consultant http://facebook.com/quocomputer On Sep 27, 2012, at 5:54 AM, Mauricio Almeida wrote