Re: labs and wireless mice
On Apr 16, 2010, at 4:35 PM, Charles Lenington wrote: Actually it was the initial setup. He's currently using the old wired mac mice from the old systems. This is a High School setting. Has anyone had any experience with wireless mice in this kind off lab? Will wireless be ok or should he keep using wired mice? O jeez wireless mice will last a week, if that long, before growing legs and running away. Also, that many Bluetooth devices in one place will eternally get confused. Stick with wired! -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
labs and wireless mice
New 20-30 iMac lab w/ wireless mice. Problem: Imac 1's mouse controls iMac 7, etc. is there a quick/simple fix? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: labs and wireless mice
On Apr 16, 2010, at 6:37 AM, flags wrote: New 20-30 iMac lab w/ wireless mice. Problem: Imac 1's mouse controls iMac 7, etc. is there a quick/simple fix? Sounds like someone moved all the wireless mice around between the computers, probably as a gag? You'll either have to sort them out manually, or pair them again in the Bluetooth Preference Pane. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: labs and wireless mice
HA!yeah I bet someone swapped the mice around, too funny! On Apr 16, 2010, at 6:37 AM, flags wrote: New 20-30 iMac lab w/ wireless mice. Problem: Imac 1's mouse controls iMac 7, etc. is there a quick/simple fix? Sounds like someone moved all the wireless mice around between the computers, probably as a gag? You'll either have to sort them out manually, or pair them again in the Bluetooth Preference Pane. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: labs and wireless mice
Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 16, 2010, at 6:37 AM, flags wrote: New 20-30 iMac lab w/ wireless mice. Problem: Imac 1's mouse controls iMac 7, etc. is there a quick/simple fix? Sounds like someone moved all the wireless mice around between the computers, probably as a gag? You'll either have to sort them out manually, or pair them again in the Bluetooth Preference Pane. Actually it was the initial setup. He's currently using the old wired mac mice from the old systems. This is a High School setting. Has anyone had any experience with wireless mice in this kind off lab? Will wireless be ok or should he keep using wired mice? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: labs and wireless mice
On Apr 16, 2010, at 4:35 PM, Charles Lenington wrote: Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 16, 2010, at 6:37 AM, flags wrote: New 20-30 iMac lab w/ wireless mice. Problem: Imac 1's mouse controls iMac 7, etc. is there a quick/simple fix? Sounds like someone moved all the wireless mice around between the computers, probably as a gag? You'll either have to sort them out manually, or pair them again in the Bluetooth Preference Pane. Actually it was the initial setup. He's currently using the old wired mac mice from the old systems. This is a High School setting. Has anyone had any experience with wireless mice in this kind off lab? Will wireless be ok or should he keep using wired mice? I would think you'd have a better chance of retaining your mice if they are wired and much cheaper to maintain. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: labs and wireless mice
On Apr 16, 2010, at 6:35 PM, Charles Lenington wrote: Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 16, 2010, at 6:37 AM, flags wrote: New 20-30 iMac lab w/ wireless mice. Problem: Imac 1's mouse controls iMac 7, etc. is there a quick/simple fix? Sounds like someone moved all the wireless mice around between the computers, probably as a gag? You'll either have to sort them out manually, or pair them again in the Bluetooth Preference Pane. Actually it was the initial setup. He's currently using the old wired mac mice from the old systems. This is a High School setting. Has anyone had any experience with wireless mice in this kind off lab? Will wireless be ok or should he keep using wired mice? Use wired mice. Kids can be, er, well, ah... creative and raise havoc if possible. Best to keep it simple.. JT Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4bc90829ba44c76c97st02vuc -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: labs and wireless mice
On 16 Apr 2010, at 16:35:50 PDT, Charles Lenington wrote: Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 16, 2010, at 6:37 AM, flags wrote: New 20-30 iMac lab w/ wireless mice. Problem: Imac 1's mouse controls iMac 7, etc. is there a quick/simple fix? Sounds like someone moved all the wireless mice around between the computers, probably as a gag? You'll either have to sort them out manually, or pair them again in the Bluetooth Preference Pane. Actually it was the initial setup. He's currently using the old wired mac mice from the old systems. This is a High School setting. Has anyone had any experience with wireless mice in this kind off lab? Will wireless be ok or should he keep using wired mice? --- Having worked in a High School Auto Shop for 10 years, I wouldn't have anything around that wasn't tied down. Ken http://mysite.verizon.net/res7gt1w/stackomacs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: labs and wireless mice
On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:35:50 -0500, Charles Lenington macso...@brightok.net wrote: Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 16, 2010, at 6:37 AM, flags wrote: New 20-30 iMac lab w/ wireless mice. Problem: Imac 1's mouse controls iMac 7, etc. is there a quick/simple fix? Sounds like someone moved all the wireless mice around between the computers, probably as a gag? You'll either have to sort them out manually, or pair them again in the Bluetooth Preference Pane. Actually it was the initial setup. He's currently using the old wired mac mice from the old systems. This is a High School setting. Has anyone had any experience with wireless mice in this kind off lab? Will wireless be ok or should he keep using wired mice? Wired. They will disappear faster if they are wireless... -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
