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my iMac can not find keyboard typing from keyboard viewer. need help tom samson -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe -

Could not open folders on desktop

Yesterday I placed everything on my chaotic desktop into one folder to get some space to do something. I did some work and later I tried to get access to the clear-up folder but with no success. My HD icon resides on the desktop as does my download target folder. None would open. I could

Re: Could not open folders on desktop

Hi Bill, I would think you had caused some corruption in Finder. When you are unable to open any files or folders in Finder, often moving the com.apple.finder.plist file found in (your user)/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist to the desktop then, Relaunch your Finder. --Force

Re: keyboard

Hi Tom, Is this the same iMac you have been having problems with no USB Ports working, as in WAMUG Subject Big Problems with iMac? The keyboard won't be recognised if the USB ports are not working. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 09/06/2012, at 6:10 PM, tom samson

Re: Posting to mailing list soon for WAMUG members only

It would hearten me somewhat, should I pay my membership again this year, that I receive some sort of receipt or acknowledgement of membership. Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net On 09/06/2012, at 10:14 am, iCloud wrote: Good morning all,

MacBook Pro won't shut down

I'd very much like help please. For the sake of running AppleWorks an Eudora my MacBook Pro late 2010 6,1 is running OS X 10.6.8 and will only shut down when the power button is held down. It won't from either the Apple's Restart or Shut Down. I have re-installed 10.6.8 and all updates,

Re: MacBook Pro won't shut down

Hi James, What is happening when you try to do a normal shutdown? When you shutdown the system normally does it stay on the blue screen with a spinwheel running? Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 09/06/2012, at 10:10 PM, James I Fraser jifra...@southcom.com.au wrote: I'd very much like

Re: keyboard

yes. maybe it time to find a tech to fix it . but first i ma looking for a file i can trash that may be corrupted. or go to terminal [a first]. any ideas [sorry cannot get question mark. tom samson On 09/06/2012, at 6:10 PM, tom samson wrote: my iMac can not find keyboard typing from keyboard

Not waking

Hi everyone Over the last couple of months my MacBook Pro (10.7.4) has occasionally refused to wake up! Nothing I can do will open the screen and I end up shutting the computer down and restarting to proceed. Is there anything I can do to resolve this? Is this anything to be concerned about? I

Re: Not waking

I suggest first resetting the System Management Controller which is the software which controls the sleep function. Very easy to do. Look at Apple Support article HT3964. HTH . Peter Sealy Thurgoona AUSTRALIA I intend to live forever - so far so good. On

Re: Not waking

did you try just to close the lid, watching for the standby light to show breathing then open again wait a few seconds. i have to do that when the screen goes blank James SAD Technic U3 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA Australia +618 9370 5307 mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132)

Re: Could not open folders on desktop

Thanks. The DT now cleared and advice followed. Bill On 09/06/2012, at 7:46 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Bill, I would think you had caused some corruption in Finder. When you are unable to open any files or folders in Finder, often moving the com.apple.finder.plist file found in (your

Re: Not waking

Hi Peter, Have you checked if a EFI and SMC Firmware update is available for your MacBook Pro? Some firmware updates for Intel-based Macs may not be displayed automatically using Software Update. Check your computer's EFI Boot ROM or SMC firmware version. 1. From the Apple () menu, choose

Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac

Hi Everyone Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac and particularly the Euro 2012 if it is possible. What is the best device to use on a Mac Book Pro (Snow Leopard) to watch TV and or things like Euro 2012. -- Peter Irene Faulks Unit 1, 9 Newsam Close PARKWOOD WA 6147 Phone:

Re: Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac

Hi Peter, Check out the Elgato TV app and device. For more info http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products.en.html I use the Elgato Diversity and Elgato TV Mobile for my iPad, and both works very well. Cheers, Peder On 10/06/2012, at 12:58 PM, Peter Faulks wrote: Hi Everyone

Re: Posting to mailing list soon for WAMUG members only

Hi Adrian I can't speak for the committee, but personally I think the set up is actually pretty good for what is actually supplied for the WAMUG list. They have two paid fees, the $30 member's fee and the $120 corporate fee. And I personally think the $30 is a bargain! Considering the ongoing

Re: Posting to mailing list soon for WAMUG members only

I am with you Daniel. PS: When does the year expire for WAMUG ? On 10/06/2012, at 1:46 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi Adrian I can't speak for the committee, but personally I think the set up is actually pretty good for what is actually supplied for the WAMUG list. They have two paid fees, the