[sussex_mug] Diary note from email image on iPad

2015-09-20 Thread ARMS
I have an annoying problem that I hope someone can help with. I often put flight bookings in my diary and the best way to have all the outbound in inbound details is to copy them from the confirmation email into the Notes section in the diary entry. Sometimes this is not a problem as I just high

Re: [sussex_mug] Diary note from email image on iPad

2015-09-21 Thread ARMS
e Calendar, support doesn't include images in an > event. > > As far as I can tell this isn't going to change in the foreseeable future. > > Regards, > > Tony > Sent from my iPad > > > > Regards, > > Tony > Sent from my iPad > > On 20

Re: [sussex_mug] "Photos" Catastrophe

2016-02-14 Thread ARMS
Very interesting thread which I have been following with interest as I have the same problem. I would love to find a safe alternative to the apple, disaster, software. If anyone comes across anything please share. I would be more than happy to manually move my photos periodically to a sensible s

[sussex_mug] Secure notes across devices

2016-02-28 Thread ARMS
Hi all For some time now I have used Circus Ponies NoteBook to keep all my personal information like accounts, passwords, etc,etc. However recently I received an email from this company saying that they are ceasing support and that no further updates will be forthcoming. So my dilemma is what s

[sussex_mug] Re: Secure notes across devices

2016-02-28 Thread ARMS
On Sunday, 28 February 2016 17:07:09 UTC+1, ARMS wrote: > > Hi all > For some time now I have used Circus Ponies NoteBook to keep all my > personal information like accounts, passwords, etc,etc. However recently I > received an email from this company saying that they are

[sussex_mug] Re: Secure notes across devices

2016-02-28 Thread ARMS
UTC+1, ARMS wrote: > > Hi all > For some time now I have used Circus Ponies NoteBook to keep all my > personal information like accounts, passwords, etc,etc. However recently I > received an email from this company saying that they are ceasing support > and that no furth

[sussex_mug] Re: Airport

2016-05-27 Thread ARMS
I noticed I had the same orange light on mine. Did the Sam fix and all OK Thanks Guys On Thursday, 26 May 2016 10:42:38 UTC+2, virginia wrote: > > We have had Airport Express and Extreme for over a year and it has worked > really well. But in the last few days they both have started blinking >

[sussex_mug] Mail -

2016-05-30 Thread ARMS
On my Mac Book Pro I can erase deleted items and Junk mail with no problem. However on my iMac the "erase Junk mail" button is always greyed out. Can anyone help me resolve this? Thanks Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group"

Re: [sussex_mug] Mail -

2016-05-30 Thread ARMS
No the folder is not empty, that's the thing Sam.I can only delete from my MBP. On the iMac I can read them or highlight the entire range of emails then click on the delete button. On the iMac the button is always greyed out. It's not a big deal, it's just annoying because when there is lots of

Re: [sussex_mug] Mail -

2016-05-31 Thread ARMS
ambulance.co.uk > www.macambulance.co.uk > MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration > number 8466597 > This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain > privileged or confidential information. If you have received thi

[sussex_mug] ICloud verification

2016-08-15 Thread ARMS
In my experience whenever I have messed something like that up, I have found its safest to restart from scratch. Reset to factory settings and restore from the correct backup. But perhaps wait till Sam or someone else confirms that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [sussex_mug] ICloud verification

2016-08-15 Thread ARMS
Sam, i was responding to Virginia on this subject of "iCloud verification" and her problem of restoring the wrong account on her new iPad. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[sussex_mug] Pages

2016-09-25 Thread ARMS
Hi Virginia, I know a lot of people have a downer on MSWord but I have been using it for years and sharing it with my family. I think you are allowed up to five computers and it costs us £7.99 a month. For that we get regular updates and although it's the version that runs on Mac, it's totally c

[sussex_mug] Pages

2016-09-25 Thread ARMS
It's actually called "office 365 home" so it includes spread sheet and that presentation software which I used once (that was a lot of fun actually). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[sussex_mug] Sierra is awful here..:

2016-10-06 Thread ARMS
I noticed it was very (frustratingly) slow to start with on my IMac though I haven't used it much. It seems ok on my MacBook Air. Will go back to my desktop today and see how it goes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To

[sussex_mug] Re: Sierra is awful here..:

2016-10-07 Thread ARMS
Well I am on my Mid 2011 iMac with an SSD drive 8gb and its definitely slower. Also it keeps dropping out of WiFi. ?? Sam - You said to try to reinstall from the recovery partition - what does that mean? Andy On Friday, 7 October 2016 00:44:35 UTC+2, Jason Davies wrote: > > Hi folks > > I don't

[sussex_mug] Merry Christmas

2016-12-26 Thread ARMS
Merry Christmas to you all. Even though I spend most of my retired time in spain now, I still follow the group and try to chip in when I can. However mostly I just read the posts and occasionally pick up a gem of information. We have so many members well versed in all things Apple Mac who are pr

[sussex_mug] Re: A new subscriber

2017-02-27 Thread ARMS
Congratulations to you both. You lives will change forever, its great being a parent - enjoy - just wait a bit, its even nicer being a grandparent .. Andy On Friday, 24 February 2017 18:13:07 UTC+1, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > > Hi all > > At the risk of flooding the list, look who turned up

[sussex_mug] photo HDR editing

2017-03-14 Thread ARMS
Hi all, just thought I would share my discovery (though I guess you may already know) about the latest addition to my photo editing app's. Aurora HDR2017 which I just bought for £23 ! - its the most complete, fantastic and intuitive photo editing software I've come across. If you take photos and

[sussex_mug] Re: photo HDR editing

2017-03-14 Thread ARMS
Here is the link if you want a copy - https://aurorahdr.com/aurora-ebook?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=sponsored&utm_campaign=US_Aurora_NA&utm_content=Page_Engagement_Aurora On Tuesday, 14 March 2017 11:19:55 UTC+1, ARMS wrote: > > Hi all, just thought I would share my discovery (

Re: [sussex_mug] Applecare on an iPhone?

2017-03-31 Thread ARMS
I just bought an SE yesterday to replace my ageing 5s. I thought about AppleCare but decided against it. No reason other than adding another ⅓ to the cost of what these days is a well price product. I have the 32 gig model as apple just made them the same price as a 16 gig model. Andy -- You

Re: [sussex_mug] Applecare on an iPhone?

2017-03-31 Thread ARMS
Rob Unless you need loads of space on a phone, I would go for the 64 gig from Argos. Seems like a good price. I have never taken AppleCare since the early days of apple computers. Any insurance is a gamble from your side and money for old rope on theirs. Andy -- You received this message becau

[sussex_mug] iOS 11 really slow here

2017-10-16 Thread ARMS
I’ve noticed that my iPad Pro seems very slow at times. I thought we were having problems with slow internet speed but each time I do a speed check it seems to be fine. It must be IOS, its a very frustrating backward step. I hope they do something about it soon -- You received this message bec

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 11 really slow here

2017-10-17 Thread ARMS
The response of IOS is diabolical. My iPad Pro is only a year old and using my MacBook Air I get sub second response, while on the iPad I get the spinning wheel constantly, and sometime (often) get timeouts doing internet search. Rubbish Apple - Rubbish -- You received this message because you

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 11 really slow here

2017-10-17 Thread ARMS
Just tried to reset, will see if it makes a difference. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To pos

[sussex_mug] A handy tip (pun intended)

2017-10-17 Thread ARMS
Is that a dead mosquito there Sam? I would like a tip for shooting them down here in Spain 😃 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to smug+unsub

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 11 really slow here

2017-10-17 Thread ARMS
Looks like resetting network settings on my iPad may have worked. Things seem to be better. Thanks Sam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[sussex_mug] 1Password

2017-12-06 Thread ARMS
Hi, I know some of you use 1Password as do I on my desktop, laptop and iPad. A few weeks ago I had some problems with it which was sorted by the folks at AgileBits. However today I got an email telling me that my trial period has run out (I bought a licence over a year ago). Naturally I emailed

[sussex_mug] MacBook logging out when it goes to sleep

2018-03-09 Thread ARMS
Wow! mine is doing the same and I have been meaning to post to ask the same question. I hope someone can give us an answer as this is driving me crazy Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[sussex_mug] Re: MacBook logging out when it goes to sleep

2018-03-10 Thread ARMS
I may have found the answer People <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y_q785muFno/WqPLpB37ZwI/ADc/A6h3mlB5QTYScuiuDfClZrrV3q9zeJalQCLcBGAs/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-03-10%2Bat%2B13.08.24.png> On Saturday, 10 March 2018 08:22:25 UTC+1, ARMS wrote: > > Wow! mine is doing th

Re: [sussex_mug] MacBook logging out when it goes to sleep

2018-03-11 Thread ARMS
Paul, see my post above, its been a couple of days now and I think its working fine. I’ve not been logged out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an em

[sussex_mug] Anti virus software

2018-05-01 Thread ARMS
Hi, Just wondering what everyone in the know thinks about this antivirus product I just came across. https://www.antivirustop10.com/reviews/total-av I'm always wary of these and would appreciate any advice. I don't have any antivirus software installed at present and I know Apple products are not

Re: [sussex_mug] Anti virus software

2018-05-01 Thread ARMS
lance.co.uk > > MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration > number 8466597 > > This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain > privileged or confidential information. > If you have received this email in error

[sussex_mug] Re: iOS 5.1 : someone in the security team made a small mistake!

2012-03-10 Thread ARMS
Sam, I just tried disabling and re-enabling pass code and i can still bypass it via the camera. Any other suggestions other than wait for a fix. Andy On Mar 8, 9:42 pm, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > Further to that, it seems disabling and re-enabling the passcode lock sorts > the problem > > Sam

[sussex_mug] Basics4mac tip

2012-03-17 Thread ARMS
Hi all I don't know if you all get these Basics4mac tips on a weekly basis, but they are very worth while and one of the latest ones I think is fabulous because it address a little thing that has bugged me for ages. So Here it is - http://basics4mac.com/article.php/help_not_float Enjoy Andy -- Yo

[sussex_mug] Duplicate entries in iTunes

2012-03-24 Thread ARMS
I just opened iTunes and almost every one of my songs are duplicated. Has anyone heard of this happening but most importantly how do I sort this out, it's most annoying. This happened with my diary entries a while ago and I had to go through deleting all the duplicates, I certainly don't want to ha

[sussex_mug] Re: IPad screen

2012-05-01 Thread ARMS
Hi Andrew I had the original iPad and have just got the new 3rd generation one. I always put a Zagg http://www.zagg.com/ shield on. I have one on my phone and my camera but its quite difficult to get it on cleanly to an iPad. If you perservere I believe its worth it and it does not detract at all f

[sussex_mug] Re: IPad screen

2012-05-13 Thread ARMS
lancaster wrote: > Andy, > > thanks for that. I shall get a screen cover and just hope I can fit it > without bubbles ...  it was difficult enough on my iPhone! > > Andrew > On 1 May 2012, at 2:05 pm, ARMS wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hi Andrew >

[sussex_mug] Re: Off topic but thought for those in Brighton This weekend you might want to read this… Sorry if your not but its important for those who are..

2012-06-01 Thread ARMS
I live in Surrey but have been a SMUG member since I lived in sussex a long time ago as its a much better group than the surrey lot. I was planning a trip to Brighton this weekend but in view of Ray's posting I will avoid the centre of town. This is something I would not have known any other way, s

[sussex_mug] Re: no wifi on iPad

2012-07-01 Thread ARMS
Philippe I had the same problem with a new iPad 3rd generation and contacted Apple support. They went through a complete reset procedure with me over the phone and eventually said that they would replace the iPad, which they did. I went to a local Apple store where they gave me a new one and sh

[sussex_mug] Re: Seeking advice

2012-07-04 Thread ARMS
I don't know anything about cookbooks but I use Dropbox for sharing photos, seems to work well and you can get Apps. for the phone and iPads that make it even easier. Andy On Tuesday, 3 July 2012 17:18:49 UTC+1, Gillian Snoxall wrote: > > Which do Smuggers think is the best method for sharing ph

[sussex_mug] mountain lion upgrade

2012-08-20 Thread ARMS
Hi all I have been away from my computer lately and I remember hearing some disquiet about the early Mountain Lion upgrade. Anyway my question is - I have a 4gb MacBook Pro running 10.7.4. Is it safe? Is it safe and worthwhile to upgrade to mountain lion? I just don't want to spend eons sorting c

[sussex_mug] Re: mountain lion upgrade

2012-08-21 Thread ARMS
Thanks, I may just give it a go soon. Andy On Monday, 20 August 2012 15:39:09 UTC+1, ARMS wrote: > > Hi all > I have been away from my computer lately and I remember hearing some > disquiet about the early Mountain Lion upgrade. > Anyway my question is - I have a 4gb MacBook Pro

[sussex_mug] Airport

2012-10-21 Thread ARMS
This may seem like a very basic question. I have a new Virgin cable broadband but the router they supply does not provide a good enough signal around the house (its a bit spread out). I want to put apple wifi base station and extenders around the house. What do I need to get? and what is the dif

[sussex_mug] Re: Airport

2012-10-23 Thread ARMS
your router positive Qi (thats chinese medicine speak for good energy) so no need for the wood. Andy On Sunday, 21 October 2012 12:39:19 UTC+1, ARMS wrote: > > This may seem like a very basic question. > I have a new Virgin cable broadband but the router they supply does not > prov

[sussex_mug] Genius or not

2012-11-01 Thread ARMS
Is there a way of turning OFF this infernal Genius in iTunes? each time I sync my phone or iPad this 'genius" has created another playlist and extends my sync time by copying the songs to the device. I want to create the playlists myself Help -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [sussex_mug] Genius or not

2012-11-01 Thread ARMS
Oh yes, thanks for that. I guess I just missed it. Andy On Thursday, 1 November 2012 09:37:42 UTC, stap...@mac.com wrote: > > Is Genius not just a store option? If yes then you can just turn it off > via the top line Store menu. > > Chris > > > On 1 Nov 2012, at 09:33, AR

[sussex_mug] Re: Trying to source a used iPhone

2012-11-15 Thread ARMS
Adam I have a well looked after 3S 16Gb unlocked model that I am willing to sell for a reasonable amount. Please email me directly if you are interested. Andy On Thursday, 15 November 2012 13:25:19 UTC, mac98aop wrote: > > Sorry all, not meaning to treat you like a glorified classifieds... and I

[sussex_mug] Re: Aluminium Macbook, circa 2008 required

2012-12-02 Thread ARMS
Rob I have an old Power book G4 which my son wants to get rid of. Is that of any interest to you? There may also be an old Mac book pro but I won't know about that until tuesday. Andy On Saturday, 1 December 2012 12:26:41 UTC, Rob Beattie wrote: > > Don't suppose anyone's got one of these in re

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Aluminium Macbook, circa 2008 required

2012-12-02 Thread ARMS
> - > Rob Beattie > Freelance writer and book author > www.robbeattie.com > 07769 902820 > Twitter: @robbeattie > > > On 2 December 2012 09:52, ARMS > wrote: > > Rob > > I have an old Power book G4 which my son wants to get rid of.

[sussex_mug] iPhone 4

2012-12-06 Thread ARMS
Has anyone got and iPhone 4 they want to get rid of. I need one for my son as he is travelling abroad, so it needs to be unlocked so that it will take any sim card. Thanks Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To view t

[sussex_mug] MacBook Pro for sale

2013-03-13 Thread ARMS
I thought I would offer my 3 year old MBP (silver) to the group before putting it on ebay. Spec as follows 13inch, 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GM memory, 120 GB flash drive, OSX 10.8.2 Includes installed software - Lightroom 3, Go live CS, Microsoft office 2011, Numbers, Pages and Keynote, Apert

[sussex_mug] Time for a new list admin

2013-12-09 Thread ARMS
I share the thanks for great Admin even though I have been somewhat silent these past couple of years. I still keenly follow the group. Thanks Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[sussex_mug] Re: ADMIN: Out with the old, in with the new...

2014-01-02 Thread ARMS
Thanks Jason and welcome Adam (from spain where I am now living most of the time) so I hope I can still remain a member. Andy On Wednesday, 1 January 2014 23:42:29 UTC+1, Jason Davies wrote: > > Dear Smuggers > > Good god, it's a retirement speech, isn't it? (he realises). > > Except I'm not go

[sussex_mug] Safari Help

2014-03-21 Thread ARMS
I was trying to download a PDF manual and something on that website has messed up my Safari browser - see below - I cant open it as each time it comes up with the following message.How do I get rid of it so I can continue using safari Andy

[sussex_mug] one-time Off-topic wedding photo

2014-09-23 Thread ARMS
Even though I live in Spain most of the time now I still am a member (hope that's ok) and follow the postings - great photo Sam and congratulations to both of you. It's so nice to get a posting like this occasionally when it breaks the rules. You have been most helpful and gracious with your tim

Re: [sussex_mug] Yosemite...

2014-10-27 Thread ARMS
I have a 2012/2013 MacBook air and a 2012 iMac. Mail is slow on the air but seems ok'ish one the iMac - if that helps anyone. I also have a MacBook mini which works fine and iphone5 but of course that's ios Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Suss

[sussex_mug] Truster endpoint protection

2014-11-15 Thread ARMS
I just powered up my iMac and this came on the screen and I can't get rid of it. I don't want to hit "OK" in case its some malware. Can anyone tell me if this is ok and if not how I get it off my screen Thanks Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Su

Re: [sussex_mug] Truster endpoint protection

2014-11-16 Thread ARMS
Thanks Sam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.

[sussex_mug] Re: 30% off selected Touchpress apps for a day or two

2014-12-13 Thread ARMS
How fantastic is this. I just downloaded the classical music, three pack. Thanks so much for highlighting this. I think its wonderful. I can see myself spending a bundle of money here. Andy On Friday, 28 November 2014 17:23:32 UTC+1, Stephen McW wrote: > > Hi y’all, > > As they say “I have no con

Re: [sussex_mug] Contacts on iPad

2014-12-30 Thread ARMS
Sam is our online Genius Bar. I wish you all a feliz año nuevo from Spain, it's great keeping in touch through the Internet and especially this fabulous user group All the best for the coming year guys and gals Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[sussex_mug] Ranulph Glanville

2015-01-28 Thread ARMS
How lovely it is to share with people, even if one never meets them physically. I don't contribute too often but I do follow the posts from Spain, and feel like I know some of you as if we had actually met. Ranulph was one such and I wish his spirit a wonderful onward journey. It was a pleasure

[sussex_mug] Photos of Smuggers

2015-01-30 Thread ARMS
I agree it's good to have a visual reference. For those people who are camera shy (nothing wrong with that) use any photo you like. I just edited my profile and I think you should see my mug shot (although not the most recent) Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[sussex_mug] Security software

2015-03-12 Thread ARMS
I recently came across this company https://www.avast.com/en-eu/about that apparently provide security software for Mac against Physhing and suchlike threats. Since I spend most of my time in Spain now and access various online sites in the UK such as online banking, I am concerned about identit

Re: [sussex_mug] Security software

2015-03-13 Thread ARMS
Thanks Sam. I do try to be careful, it's just that recently I ended up on some suspect websites while doing some research and since then have had increased spam emails from what looks like an Eastern European source. This frightened me, the face that somehow my email address had been compromised

Re: [sussex_mug] more on Photos.app

2015-04-17 Thread ARMS
Here here! I have decided to put all my photos in my own file and using Lightbox first off to catalogue them. That way I have control - I feel that iPhoto does what it feels like and I lost a bunch of photos a while ago. They are trying to do far too much Another rant over -- You rece

Re: [sussex_mug] more on Photos.app

2015-04-18 Thread ARMS
The here here was responding to the post above mine, and since I did not "hear" the coment but read it the "here here" was indicating that I as the respondent to that statement, was agreeing. Pedants at dawn, chose your weapons. Anyway, I love Apple Mac. Compared to the alternative it's a user

[sussex_mug] Re: Winmail.dat. Arrrrrgh!

2010-01-23 Thread ARMS
I don't know the answer to your question Phil, but what do you do for winmail.dat files as I get them now and then and never been able to open them. I used to have a program that converted them years ago, but that was at least two laptops ago. Andy On Jan 22, 9:55 am, Phil Ward wrote: > All, > >

[sussex_mug] Re: Winmail.dat. Arrrrrgh!

2010-01-23 Thread ARMS
Whoops just read the previous reply, so have my answer A On Jan 23, 4:40 pm, ARMS wrote: > I don't know the answer to your question Phil, but what do you do for > winmail.dat files as I get them now and then and never been able to > open them. I used to have a program that conver

[sussex_mug] Re: Printer Ink Indication

2010-02-21 Thread ARMS
Andrew What a coincidence - I have the same problem with my HP 2410 Printer fax copier. I am sure It used to give me the levels when I was running an earlier version of OSX (10.6.2 now). I have downloaded the latest version of the driver software but still nothing. I too would like to know if anyo

[sussex_mug] Extending wireless network

2010-03-09 Thread ARMS
I have a netgear wireless G router in my home office. I need to extend the range so that it reaches out to an outbuilding. I have tried to use my Airport express base station device but it does not seem to recognise the netgear router. Am I missing something or do the two devices not talk to each o

[sussex_mug] Re: Extending wireless network

2010-03-09 Thread ARMS
Thanks Sam, any powerline kits you favour - Belkin .? Andy On 9 Mar, 21:52, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > Hi Andy > > A NetGear router's implementation of WDS doesn't generally mesh that well > with Apple's version of it. I've never been able to get the two devices to > speak to eachothe

[sussex_mug] Making a short movie

2010-03-17 Thread ARMS
Hi I want to make a short film clip to go onto my website and I was hoping to use iMovieHD, but it requires a camcorder to be attached it appears. I was hoping to use the built in camera in my MacBook Pro - Is there a way of doing this Either through iMovie or perhaps another program? Andy -- Yo

[sussex_mug] Re: Making a short movie

2010-03-17 Thread ARMS
Thanks Jason. I did that but there does not seem to be a way of recording? I'm probably being thick but I cant see how to do it? Andy On Mar 17, 4:46 pm, Jason Davies wrote: > Create new movie and select iSight as filetype at that point. > >  From my iPhone > > On 17 Mar

[sussex_mug] Re: Making a short movie

2010-03-17 Thread ARMS
it doesn't recognise the built-in iSight > ('no camera attached'). I think resetting the power manager sorted that out > last time it happened to me. > > I found that quite a lot -- it's rather annoying... > > On 17 Mar 2010, at 17:05, ARMS wrote:> Tha

[sussex_mug] Re: Making a short movie

2010-03-19 Thread ARMS
Macs -- suddenly iMovie won't see it and only > endless tinkering seems to randomly restore it. Is it a USB thing? > > On 18 Mar 2010, at 06:07, ARMS wrote: > > > > > Jason > > Yes I found that when I click it just says 'no camera attached'. I > > tr

[sussex_mug] Re: Making a short movie

2010-03-19 Thread ARMS
ks and you get a new such file created, could you email it to me > privately? thanks. > On 19 Mar 2010, at 10:45, ARMS wrote: > > > > > I am going to try this when I get a chance later today. > >http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2472 > > Will let you know how it wor

[sussex_mug] Re: Making a short movie

2010-03-19 Thread ARMS
OK Problem solved. I had two versions of iMovie in my app folder. The one in the doc came over when I migrated from my old MacBook. The new version of iMovie 09 version 8.0.5. When you use that one the iSight works fine. Andy On Mar 19, 1:31 pm, ARMS wrote: > Nop! I don't have it eit

[sussex_mug] FileMaker pro

2010-05-04 Thread ARMS
Hi - I think this is a filemaker problem rather than a system problem, at least I hope so. I am using Filemaker pro 8.5 and was going to print some labels. I can't seem to print anything though from that system. I get the "print" panel up on the screen, and when I click on the print button it blin

[sussex_mug] Re: FileMaker pro

2010-05-06 Thread ARMS
 pm, ARMS wrote: > Hi - I think this is a filemaker problem rather than a system problem, > at least I hope so. > I am using Filemaker pro 8.5 and was going to print some labels. I > can't seem to print anything though from that system. I get the > "print" panel up on

[sussex_mug] Re: Network access

2010-05-06 Thread ARMS
I have tried the 'Renew Lease' with no success. I am using DHCP. On May 6, 12:00 pm, Jason Davies wrote: > is it requesting a fixed IP or connecting via DHCP? > > if the former try the latter. or click on 'Renew Lease' to request a > different one. > > On 6 May 2010, at 11:28, Andrew Sordyl wro

[sussex_mug] Re: Network access

2010-05-06 Thread ARMS
Now I don't understand this. I have just come into this office and picked up the wifi with no problem ? On May 6, 12:15 pm, ARMS wrote: > I have tried the 'Renew Lease' with no success. I am using DHCP. > > On May 6, 12:00 pm, Jason Davies wrote: > > > &

[sussex_mug] Re: Network access

2010-05-06 Thread ARMS
cAmbulance > Sam Mullen > 07747778022 > i...@macambulance.co.uk > > On 6 May 2010, at 13:04, ARMS wrote: > > > > > Now I don't understand this. I have just come into this office and > > picked up the wifi with no problem ? > > > On May 6, 12:15 pm, ARMS wrote

[sussex_mug] Re: ADMIN donations sought for keeping the sussex MUG web domain

2010-05-17 Thread ARMS
I am happy to donate as I have had a lot of help from the group over the years especially from Sam (who should not be allowed to donate). Lets see haw many come forward and I will pay a percentage. Andy On May 16, 10:39 pm, Jason Davies wrote: > Dear All > > Jason Kitcat has just sent me this > >

[sussex_mug] Re: sussexmug.org.uk domain/site

2010-05-19 Thread ARMS
Just wanted to add my thanks also Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to s...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For m

[sussex_mug] iPhone 4

2010-06-08 Thread ARMS
I just logged on expecting to see all sorts of threads about the new phone - but not a sausage. Well I've put a note in my diary to pre-order mine on the 15th. Does anyone have any inside info about what we can expect from the new toy - ehhh I mean essential device. Andy -- You received this mess

[sussex_mug] Re: iPad sold out?

2010-06-19 Thread ARMS
Tilly I just bought my 82 year old Mum one at the Kingston-on-Thames store. They had plenty. My mum has wi-fi so I got her the non 3G 16 gig model. Just been setting it up for her and its dead simple for not-so- techy Mums to use the internet. She will love it. Andy On Jun 18, 8:18 pm, Tilly wro

[sussex_mug] Legal unlock iPhone 3g

2010-07-31 Thread ARMS
Hi I know there have been a few posts on this subject but there don't seem to be any clear answers. I am with O2 and have just upgraded from my 3g to an iPhone 4 and want to give the 3g to my partner who is with vodafone. Is it legal now to unlock them and whats the best way to do it? Andy -- Yo

[sussex_mug] Re: Legal unlock iPhone 3g

2010-07-31 Thread ARMS
31, 3:51 pm, Catherine Hunt wrote: > Here's the link to unlocking it online. I think you can phone o2 as well, > which might be quicker. > > https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=H... > > Best wishes > Catherine > > On 31

[sussex_mug] Black MacBook

2010-08-19 Thread ARMS
I have a black 13 inch MacBook for sale which belongs to my partner. She has hardly used it so its in virtually brand new condition. It has MS office and the Mac Keynotes, Pages and Numbers installed. The spec is as follows:- 2Ghz intel core duo, 512 mb memory, 80 Gb hard drive OSX 10.5.8. I haven

[sussex_mug] iPad Printing

2010-10-14 Thread ARMS
Good morning Well I finally did it and got myself an iPad 32gig+3g and have customised it to be my mobile office with all my databases (using FMTouch) and all the wonderful apps which I need. The cream on the cake would be an easy way to print from the iPad and transfer documents from my macbook (

[sussex_mug] Re: iPad Printing

2010-10-14 Thread ARMS
54 am, Virginia wrote: > Slightly off topic - but I have been meaning to say to those of you who are > insomniacs : the iPad is brilliant for reading in bed without waking up your > partner by turning on the light. > > On 14 October 2010 10:43, Tony Crooks wrote: > > > >

[sussex_mug] Re: iOS 4.2

2010-11-22 Thread ARMS
Hi I thought that flash player was going to be available with this release. Just tried to download it and message said that it's not available for iPad etc. until Apple resolves the issues it has with Adobe. Anyone know what's happening there? Apart from that my iPad is working fine so far!! Andy

[sussex_mug] Re: Good news!

2010-11-28 Thread ARMS
Looks interesting but It does not play on my iPad, what kind of movie is it? will have to check it out when I can get to my MacBook. Andy On Nov 27, 3:34 pm, Gillian Snoxall wrote: > I have Jason's permission to send this non-Mac subject to the list – just > this once! > > This wonderful inventi

[sussex_mug] Re: Sending attachments using Mail

2010-12-06 Thread ARMS
Wow! and a big thanks for this from me also. I have had such problems with these PC people complaining that attachments are imbedded in the email and they have difficulty extracting them. This solves that problem. Thanks Andy On Dec 5, 5:08 pm, Gillian Snoxall wrote: > Thank you very much, Jonath

[sussex_mug] Re: Seasons Greetings

2010-12-22 Thread ARMS
A big thank you for all the help I have received from Smuggers and wishing you all the very best festive season. Andy On Dec 22, 9:52 am, David Lazarus wrote: > I have hundreds of emails to get through so a ditto was the quickest way of > repeating the sentiment. > > David > > PS Merry Christma

[sussex_mug] Movie

2011-03-01 Thread ARMS
Hi I bought a movie through iTunes and I transferred it to a USB stick to play it on my TV which has a USB socket. I have played MP4 movies this way before but the iTunes movie is M4v format and when I display the info for the file it says its protected. My TV does not recognise M4v files. Is there

[sussex_mug] Re: Movie

2011-03-01 Thread ARMS
V. These are non DRM files though so I doubt that would work for > > your iTunes purchased ones. > > > Paul. > > > On 1 March 2011 14:15, ARMS wrote: > > Hi > > I bought a movie through iTunes and I transferred it to a USB stick to > > play it on my TV which h

[sussex_mug] Make space

2011-04-23 Thread ARMS
Hi and Happy Easter to everyone. My brother has a MacBook with 120 Gb disk which has 3 Gb of free space left. His two sons have downloaded stuff over the past year which has probably contributed to the rubbish filling the system. I have tried to help him clean it out and he has moved a lot of his p

[sussex_mug] Re: Make space

2011-04-23 Thread ARMS
> you get a 14 day free trial too. > > > -Adam > > > On Saturday, April 23, 2011, Russell Brown wrote: > >> Daisy disk has a nice GUI so you can see what is what. Makes it easier > >> to se where the space is being used up. > > >> Russell &g

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