Re: Spanish Ñ was Special Characters Question: Math Symbols

2012-12-10 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi Iona, You have to press the N twice, e.g. Option-n, followed by another N. Best, Donna On Dec 10, 2012, at 12:34 AM, Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, On as somewhat related note, is there an easy way to insert the Spanish Ñ in a document? I tried pressing option in but

RE: should I unauthorize my iTunes account

2012-12-10 Thread Martin Brown
Thanks' once again to all those who have taken the time to answer my question. Martin -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: 10 December 2012 03:23 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: Where do photos go in iPhoto?

2012-12-10 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, It more or less depends on how you performed the import, although, in all cases the photos will reside in the Photos area of the Sources List. Depending on how you have those photos sorted though, you may have difficulties finding them. I have that area sorted by date so that the newest

Re: Tax web sites

2012-12-10 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi Dan So far as I can see right now, it works great with VoiceOver on the iPhone. I'm thinking about trying it when I put in data. I don't know yet because I have discovered that using the paste phrase option on the Mac is a great thing too. I have been using it lately to paste in numbers into

Re: Bootcamp

2012-12-10 Thread matthew Dyer
Hi Chris, Just wondering if it is possible to set up vinux in boot camp. Just a thought. I ofcorse would have to burn the iso image to a cd, but then again. Matthew On Dec 9, 2012, at 12:16 PM, Chris H wrote: Hello all Well I managed to do it, get Windows 7 installed and working

Re: Bootcamp

2012-12-10 Thread Chris H
I can't see why but Apple themselves do not support installing and configuring Linux under Bootcamp; only Windows and even then only Windows 7 is officially supported by Apple. Christopher Hallsworth On 10/12/2012 16:07, matthew Dyer wrote: Hi Chris, Just wondering if it is possible to set

Re: iTunes Library location?

2012-12-10 Thread BlindMacMan
Hello Tim... First off, thank you for all your assistance over the years in this forum! Question: Instead of step 3, couldn't you just drop everything onto the Automatically Add to Itunes folder? Wouldn't that take care of everything (except for maybe step 4 which should probably be done before

repost with corrected subject Re: Question about new iTunes and manually adding content to iPhone

2012-12-10 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
Hello, I asked this earlier but with wrong subject. So here we go again in hopes to find some answer. I used to be able to select tracks in library and paste them in the iphone music sourse list. I cannot make this work in latest itunes. Thanks for any help. Best, Ioana Sent from my

Re: Special Characters Question: Math Symbols

2012-12-10 Thread Chris Blouch
Some more listed here: http://symbolcodes.tlt.psu.edu/accents/codemac.html#math CB On 12/9/12 1:07 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: Hi, I find it easier just to figure them out myself. They're fairly logical actually and you can determine them in TextEdit or in any text area within any app. The

RE: Accessible wifi scanner

2012-12-10 Thread Aman Singer
Hi. I assume you mean a document scanner which works over wifi. If you want some sort of device for scanning your area for Wireless networks, this message isn't for you, there is software to do that, and the software solutions are, for less extensive applications, at least, actually

Re: Bootcamp

2012-12-10 Thread Mike Arrigo
This is true, however, they also do not deliberately prevent you from installing other operating systems. Once you create the second partition, you can install whatever you want. The firmware on the mac does provide basic bios emulation for operating systems that require it. Original message:

Re: iTunes Library location?

2012-12-10 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi Lou, Thanks for this suggestion. I had never really taken the time to investigate the use of that folder until you mentioned it. You are totally correct and if one was to use that method, it would be even easier than I had originally outlined. You are also correct in saying that my

itunes 11 goes Busy and doesn't respond when I go to search in the library anyone know what the problem is?

2012-12-10 Thread trahern culver
hey all in the new iTunes 11 when I go to search for music in the library iTunes sais not responding and goes this happens everytime I go to use the new itunes!! does any one know what the problem is? Your help with this question would be most welcome kind regards trahern.busy -- You

Re: Where do photos go in iPhoto?

2012-12-10 Thread Agent086b
Thanks Tim. I imported the photos directly from the camera. I can find them in iPhoto but I want to copy them to my wife's computers I would like to find the folder where iPhoto puts them. Thanks for any further help. Max. On 11/12/2012, at 1:17 AM, Tim Kilburn kilbur...@gmail.com wrote: Hi,

apple TV?

2012-12-10 Thread Kliphton
What version of apple TV Is the latest? I was on amazon, and thought it was v2, but the search brought up something with v3. So witch is right, 2 or 3? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

RE: apple TV?

2012-12-10 Thread Daniel Miller
Third generation is the latest. There's no difference from a Voiceover or physical design perspective, however, the only thing the latest one can do is play 1080P content. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kliphton Sent: Monday,

Re: apple TV?

2012-12-10 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
It is the third generation. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 10, 2012, at 12:49 PM, Kliphton kliph...@gmail.com wrote: What version of apple TV Is the latest? I was on amazon, and thought it was v2, but the search brought up something with v3. So witch is right, 2 or 3? -- You received this

figured out manually adding music to iPhone in iTunes 11

2012-12-10 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
HI all, For anyone interested here is how to manually add content to iphone in itunes 11. Enable side bar with command option s. YOu have to do this at beginning otherwise it does not work. 1. go to music library and find songs you want to add to iphone. 2. Select them with either contiguous

Re: Where do photos go in iPhoto?

2012-12-10 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, The iPhoto Library is packaged up so that the photos, modified photos, thumb-nails and such are all kept hidden within the Library package. It is possible to show the package contents but not necessarily that easy to find the exact photos you're looking for. If you wish to copy photos

time capsule, usb external drive and ehternet connected drive to router options

2012-12-10 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Dear Listers, I hope this is not too far out of topic subject. I'm experiencing problems with my time capsule and the need to backup from two different mac computers. The difficulties are as follows: I have a first generation time capsule with 500 GB hard drive. I also have two mac computers

Re: time capsule, usb external drive and ehternet connected drive to router options

2012-12-10 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi Andrew, A couple of things come to mind. I used to have a 1st Gen TC before it cratered. There was a common issue with those units where they kind of overheated, affecting some chips on the logic board, then they'd lose connectivity either to the HD or with the actual networking

Putting Icons on iPhone 3GS Home Screen

2012-12-10 Thread Harry Hogue
Hi guys, I am interested to know how I can go about putting icons on my home screen from other pages in the phone. Specifically, I am interested in putting the compass on my home screen (it is currently in the utilities folder on page 2), and I would also like to put the timer and alarm clock

Re: apple TV?

2012-12-10 Thread Jessica Moss
What's 1080p content? I'm looking at getting one down the road, and would love any info anyone can give me. I listened to one of the podcasts on blindcooltech about it, and it sounds amazing, but don't know if there's anything different between that model, and the new one that's out now, so

please can some one recommend an accessible alternative to iTunes that will allow me to mannege my current iTunes libary and iPod?

2012-12-10 Thread trahern culver
hey all please can some one recommend an accessable itunes alternative that will let me manage my current iTunes libary ipod and iPhone? your help with this question would be most welcome kind regards trahern. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: please can some one recommend an accessible alternative to iTunes that will allow me to mannege my current iTunes libary and iPod?

2012-12-10 Thread Phil Halton
In my opinion, and this is my opinion only, you may as well dig in and learn iTunes because there is nothing to compare to it. And, it is really quite easy to use with almost total accessibility. - Original Message - From: trahern culver tecks-...@hotmail.co.uk To: MacVisionaries

Hard drive failure

2012-12-10 Thread Kristeen Hughes
To Mike and anyone else who remembers that I had a problem with one of my minis, I now know what it is. I took it into the Apple store today in the hard drive has failed. So I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the problem, but I wouldn't have been able to do that. It took it about three

Another question but probably an easier one

2012-12-10 Thread Kristeen Hughes
I want to perform a search on one of my external hard drives through spotlight. Is there anyway to do this, or do I have to search the whole Mac even though the files I want are on that external drive? Thanks. Kristeen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: please can some one recommend an accessible alternative to iTunes that will allow me to mannege my current iTunes libary and iPod?

2012-12-10 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, There are accessible alternatives for managing your music and other media on the Mac such as VLC, but I'm pretty sure that you won't find much that will allow for the syncing that iTunes does between Apple devices. You may be able to play purchased iTunes Music with other players but I

Re: Another question but probably an easier one

2012-12-10 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, The best way to do this, in my opinion, would be to open the external HD, Interact with the Toolbar within the open window, navigate over to the Search field then enter your search text. When you do things this way, the results will be limited to the items within the open window. So, in

Re: Putting Icons on iPhone 3GS Home Screen

2012-12-10 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi Harry, Placing the Compass and Clock on the Home screen is entirely possible but separating the Timer and such out of the Clock is not. The Alarm, Stop-Watch and Timer are all built-in to the Clock app and thus cannot be pulled out. To move items out of the Utilities folder, double-tap and

Re: please can some one recommend an accessible alternative to iTunes that will allow me to mannege my current iTunes libary and iPod?

2012-12-10 Thread Mauricio Almeida
i don't understand wh in the world would someone use second best over best in terms of accessibility, usability and compatibility, honestly. On Dec 10, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Phil Halton philh...@gmail.com wrote: In my opinion, and this is my opinion only, you may as well dig in and learn iTunes

random skype issue with windows under bootcamp

2012-12-10 Thread chris bruinenberg
I installed windows under bootcamp yesterday and i really enjoyed using it. when i was on a skye call, the sound wouldn't come through the headphones. Does anybody have suggestions?Thanks. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group.

a question about Garage Band on Ipad

2012-12-10 Thread Scott Berry
Has anyone figured out how to move the Apple loops up to the master time line? I can't seem to get them moved. Thanks much. -- Scott Berry E-mail: sb356...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group,

Delay Before Time and Date Spoken Using right-option-t Keys

2012-12-10 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, guys, I've noticed for quite some time that when I press right-option-t for time as the default for the VO keyboard commander time and date, there's about a twenty-second delay before anything is spoken. I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced this. Thanks, Teresa Nobody ever

checking the Battery Status in MacBook Pro?

2012-12-10 Thread Estelita
Hello, Any instruction please on how to check the Battery Status on my MacBook Pro? Thanks in advance. -- 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

Re: Delay Before Time and Date Spoken Using right-option-t Keys

2012-12-10 Thread Alex Hall
Me too. My theory is that the script to speak the information has to be pulled from the hard drive and loaded into ram, then the voice used has to be looked for and loaded if it is not already being used. Does the script use a voice that vo is not using by default? If so, I have a script that uses

Re: checking the Battery Status in MacBook Pro?

2012-12-10 Thread chris bruinenberg
If you press vo+m twice this brings you to the extras menu if you are using mountain lion. THen you can see your battery in there. There is also a script for voiceover to announce the battery status. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries

Re: Delay Before Time and Date Spoken Using right-option-t Keys

2012-12-10 Thread Harry Hogue
Alex and Teresa, I have found this same issue, and have this theory as well. I do not often use the keyboard commander VoiceOVer scripts for this reason, such as opt+B for battery, opt+M for Mail, etc. With each of these commands there is a lengthy delay that doesn't make the command

Re: please can some one recommend an accessible alternative to iTunes that will allow me to mannege my current iTunes libary and iPod?

2012-12-10 Thread Chris H
Nothing is as accessible as iTunes in my opinion. It is the best in terms of accessibility and is even better with the release of iTunes 11. Is there anythig we can do to convince you to stay with iTunes? Christopher Hallsworth On 11/12/2012 01:52, trahern culver wrote: hey all please can

Re: Another question but probably an easier one

2012-12-10 Thread Harry Hogue
Kristeen, Tim gives some good information, here, and I would like to also note that this works in the Mail application and within any application with a tool bar where a search box is also present. In all of my experience, the search box is located at the very bottom of the window, so doing a

Re: checking the Battery Status in MacBook Pro?

2012-12-10 Thread Estelita
Thank you, I'll try that, I am using mountain lion. - Original Message - From: chris bruinenberg cbrui...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6:27 AM Subject: Re: checking the Battery Status in MacBook Pro? If you press vo+m twice this

Re: Putting Icons on iPhone 3GS Home Screen

2012-12-10 Thread Harry Hogue
Tim, Wow -- this was amazingly helpful; thank you very much. Did you find these tricks with the iPhone out by playing with the phone? I don't recall any detailed instructions about moving items around with VoiceOver on the phone, only when using VO with the Mac are deliberate VO commands