Re: Mac and iOS-Friendly Printer
G’day Al Personally I have always preferred Epson 6 cartridge printers for photo printing with my iMacs. I believe they are the best photo printers bar non. Present printer is Epson Artisan 730. However, genuine Epson ink is expensive (I don’t use third party inks), so I have a small HP LaserJet Pro 200 for everyday printing (with generic cartridges), and we (i.e. my wife) restricts the Epson to photos only, and she does heaps of photos (creates scrapbook albums for family friends). Having posted that, I’ve also tried printing photos with the laser, and they’re almost as good (on Epson Glossy paper), for much less cost. However, the Epson also prints CD/DVD’s, which I do a fair bit of. The laser has paid for itself. Regards Santa On 1 Dec 2014, at 1:44 pm, Al Poulin alfred.pou...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Is there a brand that is particularly more Mac-friendly and iOS-friendly than the others? We need to replace an old printer. In past years, we have used Canon, Epson, and HP and I know things have changed. Now, I want to look at several brands for both photo and text work: Canon, HP, Epson, and Brother. I want to avoid something that is too PC-oriented. Thanks, Al Poulin -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Snow Leopard
G'day Listers Several weeks ago I sent Kelly a copy of Snow Leopard from Australia to her address in the US. She has just advised me that an Apple Tech support person had told her that Aussie software won't work on USA Macs. Whist I disbelieve this as a fact, does any wise head than mine agree? From memory, the install process asks for a keyboard arrangement, one of which is USA, and an install Country, again one of which is USA. Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Whew! So much help. Thank you
On 08/04/2012, at 2:47 PM, madamekelly wrote: I am in a small town in west central Oregon called Lebanon. We are on the map, but just barely I would love to have any software you are done with. I would even pay you for the postage. I am living on disability since my brain injury, and it is just enough to keep a roof over my head. I only have an Imac os x Tiger because I won a small court case 6 years ago. I am willing to pay it forward to help someone else as I can. I wish I could just use the ipad I ordered (on payments). I will probably end up sending it back since I can't afford the upgrades, nor can I do the upgrades myself. Thank you for your offer of help. With your assistance, maybe I can keep the Imac online for another couple years. -Kelly G'day Madame I've got a boxed copy of Snow Leopard you can have for free if you want. Questions 1. What model of iMac do you have. (use the Apple menu 'about this Mac') 2. I live in Bendigo, Victoria if you're anywhere close by I'd be only to happy to help out. Where are you based. Regards Santa G'day to the list. Some questions regarding Keys predicament. 1. Does anyone live near Kelly, who is able to assist on site? 2. Does Kelly need my boxed copy of Snow Leopard, or can someone in the States help her with a redundant copy? I don't mind the postage, but don't want her ending up with multiple copies. 3. Is there anyone with a redundant suitable backup drive (I've unfortunately already given away to friends and rellies my 3 x 1 TB backups from my previous iMac). Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Whew! So much help. Thank you
On 05/04/2012, at 2:26 PM, madamekelly wrote: Ok, I read all of the lovely advice you all sent. I am still confused but getting better. I want to especially thank those of you who dumbed it down for me. Now, I have come up with what I hope are intelligent questions- First some background- I do not know how to back up my files. I have my home set up for wifi. I have purchased an ipad 2 (I would like to use it around my home, to free me from my desk, ever try to follow a recipe by running back and forth from the kitchen to the computer?) but I can't use it with os x tiger, so I must upgrade. Question 1. How do I upgrade, without losing what music I have spent a fortune collecting (over 2000 songs) from i-tunes? The ipad 2 will not work with os x tiger. I also have to have a more recent copy of i- tunes, does it come with the upgraded software? Question 2. Would any of you be willing to come to me, or me come to you, to do this so I don't turn my imac into the worlds most expensive paperweight? I understand how easy all of this might be to all of you, but after having a brain injury, I have real problems with understanding how all of this works. I do not know anyone else who was smart enough to buy an imac. (stupid PC users) When I bought mine, it was with the knowledge that they are pretty much kelly-proof!. For the record, if you check the urban dictionary under compudufus you will find me.'' Thank you all again G'day Madame I've got a boxed copy of Snow Leopard you can have for free if you want. Questions 1. What model of iMac do you have. (use the Apple menu 'about this Mac') 2. I live in Bendigo, Victoria if you're anywhere close by I'd be only to happy to help out. Where are you based. Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Whew! So much help. Thank you
On 05/04/2012, at 2:26 PM, madamekelly wrote: Ok, I read all of the lovely advice you all sent. I am still confused but getting better. I want to especially thank those of you who dumbed it down for me. Now, I have come up with what I hope are intelligent questions- First some background- I do not know how to back up my files. I have my home set up for wifi. I have purchased an ipad 2 (I would like to use it around my home, to free me from my desk, ever try to follow a recipe by running back and forth from the kitchen to the computer?) but I can't use it with os x tiger, so I must upgrade. Question 1. How do I upgrade, without losing what music I have spent a fortune collecting (over 2000 songs) from i-tunes? The ipad 2 will not work with os x tiger. I also have to have a more recent copy of i- tunes, does it come with the upgraded software? Question 2. Would any of you be willing to come to me, or me come to you, to do this so I don't turn my imac into the worlds most expensive paperweight? I understand how easy all of this might be to all of you, but after having a brain injury, I have real problems with understanding how all of this works. I do not know anyone else who was smart enough to buy an imac. (stupid PC users) When I bought mine, it was with the knowledge that they are pretty much kelly-proof!. For the record, if you check the urban dictionary under compudufus you will find me.'' Thank you all again G'day again Madame I goofed. I've been helping a lady in Australia in a similar predicament, on the Outback.mac list. I'm busy, so posted and replied in haste. As I live in Oz, and you in the US, I fear we're a bit far apart. Nonetheless my offer to send a gratis, legit copy of Snow Leopard still stands, if you want it. As to ensuring your music, I would purchase a backup drive and clone a copy of your existing iMac using CCC (Carbon Copy Cloner, http://www.bombich.com/download.html ) before updating. Updating should leave your settings and information intact, but Murphys law can prevail (if something can go wrong, it will go wrong). As you are updating, I suggest purchasing an external hard drive at least 1.5 times as large as your existing Hard Drive, then swap the backup over to the hourly Time Machine backup method found in Snow Leopard, once you've successfully updated. Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
spam email
G'day listers My daughter, who uses Lion on an iMac, has inadvertently sent the following email to everyone on her address book. Undoubtably it's a virus, but can anyone tell me if it's got any background processes that might be dangerous, and how she came to send it? The send time was when her iMac was turned off. Regards Santa THE EMAIL Hi: I just ordered an (apple ipad 2 3g+wifi 64gb) from this website (link removed, but it's 'hk-sinceritycommerce.com') last week, and have got it today,it's brand new and genuine.i love it so much, i paid 478USD (courier cost is included) ,the delivery is fast and the customers service is excellent. i am willing to share this good experience with you, if you want to get it, hurry up ! best regards -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Problem with Toast
On 12/03/2012, at 10:07 AM, Christopher Collins wrote: It the drive is OK, then the other option is the media. If a burning program defaults to 2x, then generally the media is only good for 2x burning. I know that is how Burn and many others work. Not sure about toast, but I see no logical reason why it would not be the same. What media do you use for burning? cjc G'day Turned out Toast was not updating. Downloaded the latest version, and it seems to be working OK. I use Verbatim medium for CD and DVD burning, with 100% success rate (well, except for 1 that I left a finger print on). Thanks all Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Problem with Toast
On 09/03/2012, at 1:52 PM, Dan wrote: At 5:45 PM +1100 3/8/2012, Brian Christmas wrote: Running Lion 7.3 with Toast 11. One of my granddaughters put an SD card into the CD slot, and by the time we managed to retrieve it, I needed a new drive. Well, better an SD card than oatmeal. Toast will only burn DVD's at 2x now, whereas the old drive burnt at 5x. This new drive - exactly what make/model is it? Check the drive's capabilities - both by its actual specs and by looking at it with System Profiler. Does Toast explicitly support that particular drive at the higher speed? Does it burn at faster speeds if you use a different tool, such as Finder or Burn? Try different media. Try cleaning it... - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. G'day, and thanks Dan. OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H: Firmware Revision:3AHB Interconnect: ATAPI Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipping Drive) Cache:2048 KB Reads DVD:Yes CD-Write: -R, -RW DVD-Write:-R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO Media:To show the available burn speeds, insert a disc and choose View Refresh I tried burning 8 DVD's last night, and had some success after setting the write speed to '8x DVD' twice. it then burnt at 4 to 8 speed, average speed 5. The first time, it did not work, but after the second try it did. However, closing and re-opening Toast, the setting failed to stick, and it reverted to 2x. Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Problem with Toast
G'day listers Running Lion 7.3 with Toast 11. One of my granddaughters put an SD card into the CD slot, and by the time we managed to retrieve it, I needed a new drive. Problem: Toast will only burn DVD's at 2x now, whereas the old drive burnt at 5x. Any suggestions as to remedies please? Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: missing mail sounds
G'day Harry. All's OK now, turns out a couple of my Grandkids had been playing with the computer, and turned the Alerts volume right down. I completely missed it when checking Sounds. Regards Santa On 07/03/2012, at 3:49 AM, gifutiger wrote: Brian, You might also want to have a look at this page, http://email.about.com/od/macosxmailtips/qt/Change_Sounds_Played_for_Other_Mail_Actions_in_Mac_OS_X_Mail.htm Harry (`-''-/).___ ..- -''`.. _ ( 6_ 6 )`-.( ``-._.-`) (_Y_.)'._ ) `._ `.'``-..-' ` `_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' ,-'' ,' (((.-' fl -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
missing mail sounds
G'day lister Running mail on Lion, i7 27 iMac. I downloaded some new mail sounds, and saved them in the ~/Library/Sounds folder I got sick of having iTunes as the default player, so with a get info, reset the default to Quicktime Now mail won't play any sounds at all, not even the wind sound as it sends mail. Mail preferences are set to play sounds. Re-booted, reset Caches using Onyx. Any ideas please? Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: upgrade from tiger to???
On 01/02/2012, at 5:54 AM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: You're right John, what I meant was that Leopard is becoming less and less useful to an average user. And yes, I completely forgot about Snow Leopard, that would also work. -Jonas G'day Kelly As I see it, you need three things. 1. a backup system 2. More memory 3. An updated OS, with perian, flip4mac, latest Flash driver. Addressing 1. If you can afford it, I would buy one of these… http://www.newertech.com/products/ministack.php Unfortunately the older model seems to have been discontinued, and the new one not yet released. The benefit of them is they are quietly fan cooled (heating can cause a problem in many external cases, as I've found to my detriment), and they automatically turn on and off when your Mac does. Use the Firewire 400 connection. If you shop around you might get an older case, preferably fit it with at least a hard disk as large as your iMac drive, or larger. If you want to upgrade to Lion in the future, and use Time Machine instead of CCC, you should get a drive at least one and a half times larger. Use the free Carbon Copy Cloner, http://www.bombich.com/download.html to back up as frequently as you like. I suggest daily. Personally I've got three ministacks, with TimeMachine hourly backup, and CCC daily and weekly backup. Don't use Western Digital hard drives in the cases; I suggest Seagate or Samsung. Addressing 2. Looks like you'll have to take out at least one of the 512MB sticks, and preferably replace it with a 2 GB stick. I'm in Oz, but I buy my ram from OWC in the States. Addressing 3. You can still buy Snow Leopard from Apple, http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A and provided you've got a fast enough internet link, update to Lion electronically. Do this after you've backed up your old system. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: upgrade from tiger to???
On 01/02/2012, at 5:54 AM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: You're right John, what I meant was that Leopard is becoming less and less useful to an average user. And yes, I completely forgot about Snow Leopard, that would also work. -Jonas Kelly, this might help you understand about the memory limitations of your iMac. Whilst it can accept up to 4GB ram, the recommended amount is 3 GB, and you could simply pull one 512MB stick and insert a 2GB module for 2 1/2 GB http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/faq_cd/imac-intel-how-to-upgrade-memory.html Regards Santa -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Administrator question
G'day Bill There always has to be a full administrator user present on System X What I did with my daughters iMac (10.7.2) was to password block the admin user, and create a non-password user for the two grandkids. If a software update is required, it's a simple matter logging into the admin account, update the software, and swap back to the kids account. Also, you can generally update from the kids account by supplying the admin user name and password when asked. I have also installed a separate Skype account on the kids user account, blocked except for those users already on the Contacts list. Safari is fully 'locked down' (no cookies except from navigated sites, and no pop ups), with Google as my only browser, and 'Safesearch' set on 'strict'. I also have Applications limited in the user profile in 'System Prefrerences' to Safari, games, and Pages, as well as a few other apps such as 'Comic life'. Works well. Regards Santa On 17/01/2012, at 2:29 PM, Bill Spencer wrote: On Monday, January 16, 2012 6:26:00 PM UTC-5, Dan wrote: In general, there be only normal and super(root). The latter can do anything, of course. But if you're just looking to limit file access, then you can do things with group IDs or even with access control lists... The hope is to be able to keep parental controls in place but allow software-update-type actions. Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
