Re: help on a new Mac

2018-01-08 Thread Nickus de Vos
I agree that the 2015 Mini would be able to run High Sierra just fine with 4 GB RAM and a spinning hard drive, especially for Regina’s use case where speed and super performance isn’t really needed. But Regina if you really want to upgrade, then hold out a bit, I have a feeling that a new Mini

Re: help on a new Mac

2018-01-08 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hey Regina. I don't know what you heard but 4 gb of ram is enough to run the newer OS's like Sierra and High Sierra. My MacBook has 4 gb and it runs sierra fine. So if my 2010 Mac can run it, your 2015 Mini should have no problems. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook Facebook Username: Shawn

Re: Time Machine Accessibility

2018-01-08 Thread Nickus de Vos
As far as I am concerned it’s totally accessible, so I guess it’s just a question of learning how to do things. Nickus Sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos... > On 09 Jan 2018, at 04:09, E.T. wrote: > > I think its just a matter of learning to work with

Re: help on a new Mac

2018-01-08 Thread Alex Hall
An Air would be the cheapest, and would definitely fit your use case. Have you considered dropping the Mac and using an iOS device for everything? With keyboard commands, and, of course, a keyboard connected to your iThing, many tasks are much easier these days. Switching apps and quickly

Re: Time Machine Accessibility

2018-01-08 Thread E.T.
I think its just a matter of learning to work with the interface when one needs to restore an item. And excluding certain files or folders especially a VM that would quickly bloat the backup drive. Other than that, its a hands off process. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where

Time Machine Accessibility

2018-01-08 Thread Steve Matzura
I seem to remember it was better than it is now. Do I misremember, or are there any tips and tricks people have for TM on HS? -- 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: Logitech Keyboards

2018-01-08 Thread E.T.
That would not be a deal breaker but would be inconvenient if the Bluetooth keyboard is not seen at start up. Will have to wait until I order it to test that. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our

Re: help on a new Mac

2018-01-08 Thread Michelle's Home Emails
hi friends, Michelle here, I am very happy with my mac air 11 inch. I have no sight so rely on the braille. Good luck Michelle Sent froMichelle m Michelle's iPhone > On 9 Jan 2018, at 8:18 am, Jonathan Cohn wrote: > > My suggestion is to get the best 11inch

Re: help on a new Mac

2018-01-08 Thread Jonathan Cohn
My suggestion is to get the best 11inch MacBook Air unless 1. you have a little sight and a larger screen might be useful. or 2. You need more Storage space than can be easily provided by the MBA. Best Wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Mon, Jan 8, 2018 at 4:00 PM regina alvarado

help on a new Mac

2018-01-08 Thread regina alvarado
A question that I know is individual, but I need to get some ideas. I am thinking of replacing my Mac Mini. I am not a power user. I do mail" and go on the internet and maybe listen to music and definitely books. What Mac would meet my needs. I like my Mini, but I got it in 2015 and it cannot

Re: Logitech Keyboards

2018-01-08 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey, I have the K780 and it was working fantastic until yesterday as for some odd reason the O key broke. Will probably buy it again as the switching between three devices works fantastic. Only issue is and this is probably high sierra is at start up of my mac I need to pl;ug in a usb keyboard

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Re: Question about installing jaws on my Mac

2018-01-08 Thread Eric Oyen
well, small problem… I would have to spend a great deal of money to get to the NFB convention. that would leave me with very little to spend on needed products (like jaws). I happen to use the Pro version here (it was included as part of my contract) and any further upgrades would be along that

Re: VO-Spacebar not opening applications

2018-01-08 Thread E.T.
Just to clarify, the command that moves a file into a new folder is called "New folder with selection" and can be executed either from the Finder file menu or with command-control-n. VO-space will launch dock items, not with command-o or command-down arrow. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . .

Re: Logitech Keyboards

2018-01-08 Thread E.T.
Ok thanks for that. Still in research mode. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan (1934-1996), Contact E-mail:

Re: Logitech Keyboards

2018-01-08 Thread Jeff Berwick
Sorry, I just looked at my Bluetooth connection in System Preferences and I have the K760. Jeff > On Jan 8, 2018, at 11:06 AM, E.T. wrote: > > Maybe yours is a 480? I just looked at the 780 and it has a numpad. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . > "God for you is

Re: Logitech Keyboards

2018-01-08 Thread E.T.
Maybe yours is a 480? I just looked at the 780 and it has a numpad. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan (1934-1996), Contact

Re: Logitech Keyboards

2018-01-08 Thread Jeff Berwick
Feels like a regular keyboard. It does not have a num pad—it is a compact keyboard. Jeff > On Jan 7, 2018, at 7:31 PM, E.T. wrote: > > Oh that is not good. No I don't plan on dropping any. (grin) Actually there > are times I wonder why I do not break more

RE: How to keep your phone (and fingers) from freezing this winter, iMore

2018-01-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
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RE: How to keep your phone (and fingers) from freezing this winter, iMore

2018-01-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
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