Re: Apple TV

[Ronni Brown]

Hello Peter,

I’ve had (& still have) both the Apple TV 3 and new Apple TV 4. I loved Apple 
TV 3rd generation - but with the new Apple TV 4 I’m really ‘blown away’ with 
the added features and enhancements. ATV 4 is expensive but I’ve found its well 
worth the cost.
I’ve kept my Apple TV 3 (as a spare)in case a family member or friend requires 
it at some time ;-)

Apple TV (3rd Generation) last model sold before ATV4 - Model No. A1469 (Rev A) 
- A$109.00 

AppleTV (4th Generation) 64GB 2015 - Model number: A1625
Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote*   A$349.00 
Product No. S2597FE/A  - APP For Apple TV  A$   35.00
Total   
   A$384.00 (Incl.GST)


Compare Apple TV models

>

Hands-on with the latest 4th-generation Apple TV
>

I agree with this assessment: “The new Apple TV (4th Generation) is an 
improvement in virtually every area. Just on a raw specs level, the device has 
an A8 processor, and 32GB (A$269) or 64GB (A$349) gigabytes of storage.

The set-top's revised interface, dubbed tvOS, is similar to its predecessor on 
the surface, but has two major improvements. The first of these is Siri 
support, which makes it easier to jump straight to a video, or discover options 
with vague criteria like "show me movies by Stanley Kubrick" or "find me some 
funny TV shows." Siri can also be used to control playback, and check things 
like weather and sports scores.

The second improvement is an App Store with full-fledged apps similar to those 
for iOS, including games. Perhaps more importantly, the platform allows a wider 
and more impressive range of streaming options, including previously 
unsupported interfaces like Plex. 

Siri, App Store, Third-Party Controllers, Apple Music.

Guiding everything is a controller dubbed the Siri Remote, which also has 
motion sensors — primarily for games — and replaces four-way direction buttons 
with a touchpad. 

Cheers,
Ronni

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1.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost to 3.3GHz
8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage

El Capitan OS X 10.11.5


> On 19 Jul 2016, at 8:57 AM, Peter Faulks  wrote:
> 
> I want to buy an Apple TV for my son's birthday any suggestions as to best 
> version, price etc. I am looking at 32gb but am willing to take advice on any 
> suggestions?
> 
> 
> Peter Faulks
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Re: Attachments

[Peter Hinchliffe]

> On 19 Jul 2016, at 1:34 PM, Julie Bedford  wrote:
> 
> Hi
> I used to use a software for mail attachments called  ‘Attachment Tamer’ 
> which used to insert an attachment as for example a pdf file, however since 
> upgrading to El Capitan, it no longer works, as the software writer has 
> decided not to continue upgrading it with each new OS. When I now attach a 
> document, it is opened up showing the contents.  When sending numerous 
> attachments ie drawings etc, it becomes a complete mess for the other person 
> who receives the email.  Is there anyway I could attach documents with just 
> their icon showing - eg a pdf file ?  
> 
> Hope that makes sense
> 
> Thanks
> Jewels

If you know your message is going to end being read on a Windows computer, make 
absolutely certain that all your attachments are at the very end of the 
message, below any text of any sort. This where most Windows-based email 
clients expect to find attachment. If you place them anywhere within the text 
they are treated as inline images. If they are pictures they will generally be 
visible within the message but will not be downloadable, but any other file 
types, such as PDFs, will be treated in unpredictable ways, and likewise will 
be available for download.

Ronni’s suggestion will also receive variable treatment. Many Windows systems 
can’t handle folders as attachments.

The only reliable way to send multiple files is to select them as a group in 
Finder, then choose File > Compress x items (where x represents the number of 
items selected). Note that you cannot do this if your selection contains files 
which are already compressed, such as .zip archives, .dmg files and others. 
The resulting .zip file will be created in the same location as your selected 
files. Just drag this file onto your email (to the very bottom of the file!) 
and all will be well. Your recipient will be able to unzip it at their end.

If you want to send your files as separate attachments, but feel more 
comfortable about it, right (or control)-click each one and choose “View As 
Icon” from the contextual menu. Your attachments will appear icons instead of 
showing their content. Note that multi-page PDFs will always appear as icons. 
Single-page PDFs will invariably show their contents by default.

Now, if we were all using Macs we wouldn’t have to worry about any of this, but 
Windows users always say that it’s the Mac that’s doing it wrong...


Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services
FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
Perth, Western Australia
Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948

Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.

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Re: Attachments

[Julie Bedford]

Many thanks Ronni
I have already tried doing as you suggested and many time my boss is unable to 
open and read.  He has a PC (dare I use that word) and I have to admit
he is not very fluent with computers.  I usually end up having to go back to 
him, separating the files so he can read them.  Saying that though, sometimes
he is able to open the folder and see what’s inside.

I’m gathering then that there is not a way of attaching as I used to.  It is 
also the same when I receive attachments.  Hopefully in the next OS, they will
deal with this.  I think the software writer for Attachment Tamer gave up, as 
Apple are updating their OS so quickly these days.

Thanks again Ronni

Cheers
Jewels

> On 19 Jul 2016, at 3:12 PM, Ronni Brown  wrote:
> 
> Hi Jewels,
> 
> Why don’t you send a folder containing all the files?
> 
> 1. Create a New Folder on your Desktop. File > New Folder or Command+Shift+N 
> 
> 2. Give the folder a Title and drag& drop the files you wish to send as 
> attachments into the new folder.
> 
> 3. Open Mail - create your message and add the folder containing the files as 
> an attachment.
> 
> You can Get Info (command-i) on the folder before attaching in an email to 
> see what size it is.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> 13-inch MacBook Air (April 2014)
> 1.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost to 3.3GHz
> 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
> 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
> 
> El Capitan OS X 10.11.5
> 
>> On 19 Jul 2016, at 1:34 PM, Julie Bedford > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hi
>> I used to use a software for mail attachments called  ‘Attachment Tamer’ 
>> which used to insert an attachment as for example a pdf file, however since 
>> upgrading to El Capitan, it no longer works, as the software writer has 
>> decided not to continue upgrading it with each new OS. When I now attach a 
>> document, it is opened up showing the contents.  When sending numerous 
>> attachments ie drawings etc, it becomes a complete mess for the other person 
>> who receives the email.  Is there anyway I could attach documents with just 
>> their icon showing - eg a pdf file ?  
>> 
>> Hope that makes sense
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Jewels
>> 
>> 
> 
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Re: Attachments

[Ronni Brown]

Hi Jewels,

Why don’t you send a folder containing all the files?

1. Create a New Folder on your Desktop. File > New Folder or Command+Shift+N 

2. Give the folder a Title and drag& drop the files you wish to send as 
attachments into the new folder.

3. Open Mail - create your message and add the folder containing the files as 
an attachment.

You can Get Info (command-i) on the folder before attaching in an email to see 
what size it is.

Cheers,
Ronni

13-inch MacBook Air (April 2014)
1.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost to 3.3GHz
8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage

El Capitan OS X 10.11.5

> On 19 Jul 2016, at 1:34 PM, Julie Bedford  wrote:
> 
> Hi
> I used to use a software for mail attachments called  ‘Attachment Tamer’ 
> which used to insert an attachment as for example a pdf file, however since 
> upgrading to El Capitan, it no longer works, as the software writer has 
> decided not to continue upgrading it with each new OS. When I now attach a 
> document, it is opened up showing the contents.  When sending numerous 
> attachments ie drawings etc, it becomes a complete mess for the other person 
> who receives the email.  Is there anyway I could attach documents with just 
> their icon showing - eg a pdf file ?  
> 
> Hope that makes sense
> 
> Thanks
> Jewels
> 
> 


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