Re: iMac Screen Brightness / Shades and ShadeIt

[Glenn Nicholas]

On a range of the iMac screens, even the lowest brightness setting from
Preferences is still high enought to cause eye strain. Using an app lets
you take the brightness lower than you can with Preferences alone.

If you search the web you can see the eye strain issue isn't uncommon.

Glenn



On 3 November 2013 17:25, Stephen Chape  wrote:

> Hi Glen,
> Why would you need that when you can do it in System Preferences ?
>
> On 3 Nov 2013, at 4:59 pm, Glenn Nicholas  wrote:
>
> Just a quick note for anyone who might have been using the Shades app to
> reduce the screen brightness on their iMac(s)... I've found this really
> helps avoid eye strain.
>
> Shades didn't survive the Mavericks upgrade, but there is a two dollar app
> in the App Store called ShadeIt that does the same job.
>
> Regards,
>
> Glenn Nicholas
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iMac Screen Brightness / Shades and ShadeIt

[Glenn Nicholas]

Just a quick note for anyone who might have been using the Shades app to
reduce the screen brightness on their iMac(s)... I've found this really
helps avoid eye strain.

Shades didn't survive the Mavericks upgrade, but there is a two dollar app
in the App Store called ShadeIt that does the same job.

Regards,

Glenn Nicholas
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Re: Web page age

[Glenn Nicholas]

Peter,

You can use Wayback:
http://archive.org/web/web.php


Glenn Nicholas

On 20 October 2012 16:50, Curtis Peter  wrote:

> Hi
> Is there an easy way you can tell how old the web page is that you have
> brought up or been directed to?
> Regards
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Re: Dropbox (for Dummies)

[Glenn Nicholas]

Carlo,

My personal take on security and Dropbox.

... I think Dropbox IS a secure place to store your information. The fact
that it automates backup (while automatically encrypting your backup) means
it is a lot more secure than other forms of backup. And automated backups
of important data is really, really useful.

1. For very important data (such as username/password details for your
online banking), you can store your passwords using 1Password, and sync via
Dropbox.  1Password encrypts your data before it goes of your computer, so
even if someone did get hold of your 1Password data file, if you've used a
good password it is still going to be very secure - Dropbox could not
unencrypt it even it they wanted to. They do say that even if they are
asked to pass data over to law enforcement, they will remove their
encryption, but they cannot remove the encryption on your 1Password file
(and they say the don't try to remove any of your encryption anyway).

This article explains more about 1Password encryption:
http://help.agilebits.com/1Password3/cloud_storage_security.html

2. For most other scenarios, Dropbox still provides very secure data
storage. All your data is encrypted by Dropbox (AES-256 bit encryption). So
even if someone hacked Amazon S3 and was able to get your data files, with
a good password, AES 256 is *very* hard to unencrypt (nobody can say
impossible, but this standard is good enough for the US government and
banks).
The Dropbox privacy policy makes clear they can remove the Dropbox
encryption in certain situations (see their Privacy Policy), but they make
clear this is for rare events.

Data is usually at a lot more risk on a Mac than on Dropbox. A Mac can be
physically picked up and taken from your home or office, disks removed,
logins circumvented - if your data is unencrypted, it isn't going to be
hardif someone wants to get at your data.  if it is stored unencrypted.  If
it is stored in encrypted form, them Dropbox makes it doubly secure.

Nobody can guarantee 100% security once data is in electronic form. But
with 1Password and/or Dropbox, I think you have very easy to use tools that
give you good backup and very good security indeed.

Glenn Nicholas


On 12 April 2012 21:35, cm  wrote:

> Hi Blitto,
>
> Ronni and Neil have answered the bulk of your questions so I will just tie
> up a few loose ends.
>
> Firstly Dropbox is free or paid cloud storage service that allows
> automatic syncing with multiple computers (Mac or Windows) and syncing with
> multiple mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads. So yes it is completely
> suited to the task you mentioned. It also allows the sharing of selected
> files with other users -- the feature that you have been using to date.
>
> I was a bit reticent to use Dropbox for reasons I'll give but have
> succumbed to using it because it provides features that are not yet part of
> iCloud. My first reservation was that the documents are stored on a server
> and are thus vulnerable to being stolen if the server is compromised, or
>  (less likely) if Dropbox changes its policy and decides to reap my private
> data. The other reservation I had was that the default install on a Mac is
> quite invasive and adds tentacles to Finder and runs a background sync
> process.
>
> I mitigate the privacy issue by not putting critical data in Dropbox. So I
> would avoid storing in Dropbox any data that could lead to identity theft
> such as passwords or bank accounts. For my other concern it turns out that
> one can reverse many of the OS changes done by the default Dropbox install.
>
> You can, as you guessed, leave your files where they currently are. For
> any data directory that I wish to have Dropbox sync with its server I place
> a symbolic link in the Dropbox directory linked back to my data directory.
> This can be done in the Termnal as follows.
> (Note: I have also moved my Dropbox directory to a more convenient
> location using Dropbox preferences, but it is your choice if you wish to do
> that.)
>
> If the directory you want to share is /Users/blitto/mydata and your
> Dropbox folder is at /Users/blitto/Dropbox you could use the following
> Terminal commands to create the symlink.
>
>  $ cd /Users/blitto/Dropbox
>  $ ln -s /Users/blitto/mydata
>
> The second command, "ln" will do the link and the switch -s tells the link
> command to make a symbolic or soft link rather than a hard link. Once you
> have done this the folder "mydata" will be synced to the Dropbox server and
> available for sharing.
>
> If you have any other questions please post back.
>
> Cheers,
> Carlo
>
>
> On 12/04/2012, at 9:37 , rb...@iinet.net.au wrote:
>
> > Hi WAMUGersTrying to get my head around Dropbox.
> > I use it to share files with people or to send the school maga

Re: How can I stop folders using the All My Files view?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Genius Ronnie, that solves it.

Glenn


On 11 April 2012 16:47, Ronda Brown  wrote:

> Hi again Glenn,
>
> On your Downloads & Desktop; If you set View > As List - ‘Arrange By’ >
> None,
> Then in View > View Options you can select ‘Sort By’ > Date Added.
>
> This then also allows the clicking on the Date Column to change
> ascending/descending etc
>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
>
> On 11/04/2012, at 4:16 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>
> > Hi Glenn,
> >
> > Thanks for the link to the screen shots, now I can see what is happening
> your end.
> >
> > Just as an experiment I changed my Desktop & Downloads to:
> > View > As List   and'Arrange By’  None.
> >
> > This then allows clicking on the date column to change
> ascending/descending etc.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Ronni
> >
> > On 11/04/2012, at 3:35 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks Ronni,
> >>
> >> Looks like this is not a common issue, I'll provide more details about
> what
> >> is happening.
> >>
> >> Firstly, if you are like me and don’t find “All My Files” that useful,
> you
> >> can do what I have done and 'hide it away’.
> >> - already done, long ago
> >>
> >> At first glance that’s all you need to do, but you’ll soon notice that
> >> every new Finder window now opens with "All My Files” displayed by
> default.
> >> - I don't have All My Files as the default, changed long ago
> >>
> >>
> >>> If you don’t find your answer to your Finder View problem Glenn, please
> >>> post back.
> >>>
> >>
> >> In summary:
> >> - I turned off the relevant All My Files preferences after upgrading to
> Lion
> >> - in most situations, Finder windows behave normally, using List view
> etc
> >> and responding to View Options
> >> - but ... when a Finder window displays either the Desktop or Downloads
> >> directory, then and only then does the Finder window switch to using the
> >> All My Files style of presentation. That is, if you set the Arrange
> setting
> >> to any date based option, it breaks by Today, Yesterday etc, and changes
> >> treatment of column headings, stopping any clicking on the date column
> to
> >> change ascending/descending etc. It is not possible to view either of
> these
> >> directories using the normal List view
> >> - If from that Finder window I change the display to any directory other
> >> than Desktop or Downloads, Finder drops the All My Files style of
> display
> >> behaves normally with List view etc.
> >>
> >> This is a bit strange, here is a link to some screenshots showing
> examples.
> >> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/225757/StuckWithAllMyFiles.pdf
> >>
> >> Thanks for your interest in this Ronni.
> >>
> >>
> >>> Cheers,
> >>> Ronni
> >>>
> >>> 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt"
> >>> 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD
> >>>
> >>> OS X 10.7.3 Lion
> >>> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 11/04/2012, at 9:56 AM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Wamug,
> >>>>
> >>>> Using 10.7.3, I can access the (new to Lion) All My Files facility.
> Nice
> >>>> option to for Apple to offer, however I personally don't find it that
> >>>> useful.
> >>>>
> >>>> For some reason, whenever I view my Desktop and also my Downloads
> >>> directory
> >>>> using Finder, the folder view always changes to use the 'All My Files'
> >>>> style of view. Using Finder to view any other directory uses the
> normal
> >>>> Finder view. The behaviour seems to be linked to the directory - so
> for
> >>>> example if I open a Finder window and view Documents, I get the normal
> >>>> Finder view, but then if I navigate to the Desktop, the view changes
> to
> >>> the
> >>>> 'All My Files' style.
> >>>>
> >>>> The 'All My Files' view isn't the default view for all new folders.
> But
> >>> it
> >>>> has stuck to these two directories.
> >>>>
> >>>> I've been through Finder Preferences and View Options but can't find
> any
> >>>> setting that controls this behaviour.
> >>>>
> >>>> How can I stop the Desktop and Downloads folder from using the 'All My
> >>>> Files' view?
> >>>>
> >>>> Glenn Nicholas
> >>>
>
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Re: How can I stop folders using the All My Files view?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Ronni,

Looks like this is not a common issue, I'll provide more details about what
is happening.

Firstly, if you are like me and don’t find “All My Files” that useful, you
can do what I have done and 'hide it away’.
- already done, long ago

At first glance that’s all you need to do, but you’ll soon notice that
every new Finder window now opens with "All My Files” displayed by default.
- I don't have All My Files as the default, changed long ago


> If you don’t find your answer to your Finder View problem Glenn, please
> post back.
>

In summary:
- I turned off the relevant All My Files preferences after upgrading to Lion
- in most situations, Finder windows behave normally, using List view etc
and responding to View Options
- but ... when a Finder window displays either the Desktop or Downloads
directory, then and only then does the Finder window switch to using the
All My Files style of presentation. That is, if you set the Arrange setting
to any date based option, it breaks by Today, Yesterday etc, and changes
treatment of column headings, stopping any clicking on the date column to
change ascending/descending etc. It is not possible to view either of these
directories using the normal List view
- If from that Finder window I change the display to any directory other
than Desktop or Downloads, Finder drops the All My Files style of display
behaves normally with List view etc.

This is a bit strange, here is a link to some screenshots showing examples.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/225757/StuckWithAllMyFiles.pdf

Thanks for your interest in this Ronni.


> Cheers,
> Ronni
>
> 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt"
> 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD
>
> OS X 10.7.3 Lion
> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
>
>
> On 11/04/2012, at 9:56 AM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
>
> > Hi Wamug,
> >
> > Using 10.7.3, I can access the (new to Lion) All My Files facility. Nice
> > option to for Apple to offer, however I personally don't find it that
> > useful.
> >
> > For some reason, whenever I view my Desktop and also my Downloads
> directory
> > using Finder, the folder view always changes to use the 'All My Files'
> > style of view. Using Finder to view any other directory uses the normal
> > Finder view. The behaviour seems to be linked to the directory - so for
> > example if I open a Finder window and view Documents, I get the normal
> > Finder view, but then if I navigate to the Desktop, the view changes to
> the
> > 'All My Files' style.
> >
> > The 'All My Files' view isn't the default view for all new folders. But
> it
> > has stuck to these two directories.
> >
> > I've been through Finder Preferences and View Options but can't find any
> > setting that controls this behaviour.
> >
> > How can I stop the Desktop and Downloads folder from using the 'All My
> > Files' view?
> >
> > Glenn Nicholas
>
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How can I stop folders using the All My Files view?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Wamug,

Using 10.7.3, I can access the (new to Lion) All My Files facility. Nice
option to for Apple to offer, however I personally don't find it that
useful.

For some reason, whenever I view my Desktop and also my Downloads directory
using Finder, the folder view always changes to use the 'All My Files'
style of view. Using Finder to view any other directory uses the normal
Finder view. The behaviour seems to be linked to the directory - so for
example if I open a Finder window and view Documents, I get the normal
Finder view, but then if I navigate to the Desktop, the view changes to the
'All My Files' style.

The 'All My Files' view isn't the default view for all new folders. But it
has stuck to these two directories.

I've been through Finder Preferences and View Options but can't find any
setting that controls this behaviour.

How can I stop the Desktop and Downloads folder from using the 'All My
Files' view?

Glenn Nicholas
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Re: WordPress

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi David,

Belated response...

WordPress.com should be an excellent option, it provides free hosting (from
the US) for your WordPress sites.

With WordPress you have two broad options.
1. Hosted at WordPress.com, where you have a choice of hosted themes and
options, and it is all kept up to date for you. It is free hosting, some
ads may be shown by WordPress. You can pay about $10 to upgrade a standard
free site (yoursite.wordpress.com) to use your own domain (yoursite.com, or
even aoi.com.au).
2. Self-hosted - download the WordPress software from WordPress.org (free)
and install on a server of your choice - you can get shared hosting
starting around $10/mth, or a good VPS (virtual private server) from
$30-40mth. With a self-hosted site, you can download any of the WordPress
themes or plugins - see Wordpress.org/extend and you'll get an idea of the
thousands of options open to you.  With this option, you'll also need to
keep your version of WordPress and plugins/themes up to date. You also use
your own domain e.g. yoursite.com or aio.com.au

In relation to your comments, I don't see how you'd be able to use
WordPress just to host comments.

WordPress handles pages & posts, and provides full commenting facilities
for both of these types of articles. You can also use Custom Post Types if
you have different types of articles you want to publish.
Overall, you may well find WordPress an excellent publishing platform for
your content.

Glenn Nicholas




On 3 April 2012 14:51, David Noel  wrote:

> -- Hi, does anyone have experience with WordPress? I have a lot of
> science articles up on the Web (at aoi.com.au, hosted on iiNet), and
> it's been suggested that I could use WordPress to quickly set up
> Commenting facilities for these.
>
> -- I have no experience with WordPress. If I understand aright, using
> it means accessing a module on your server, which holds WordPress
> templates modified for the particular use.
>
> -- The sort of things I would like to know, are, what are the costs
> for using WordPress? You don't necessarily have to use a module on
> your own server, right? Are there free hosts? (I'm thinking maybe to
> have Comments pages on another server, while keeping the main articles
> on the aoi domain).
>
> Yours in blissful ignorance.
>
> David Noel
> 2012 Apr 3
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Re: strange email

[Glenn Nicholas]

Eugene,

Clearly I haven't seen the entire email, but if the link you are seeing is
a subdomain or sub subdomain of "skype.com", then unless someone has
successfully hacked Skype's DNS (which would be a major event), then it is
legitimate. If it isn't actually skype.com as the domain, it is a different
situation.

A hacker can register a close match domain such as "myemailskype.com" or "
myskype.com" and set up a website that fools people into thinking it is
related to skype.com while it serves malicious content. They could do this
because the control the domain and the DNS. Domain registrars and
trademarks owners take various actions to stop misleading domains from
being registered, because close match domains can (and do) fool people into
thinking it is related to the 'real' domain.

But the owner of the domain skype.com controls the DNS and therefore
configuration of all subdomains of skype.com - hackers can't put up web
services at "my.email.skype.com" as they cannot create the required DNS
records to point to their server.

Sub sub domains are not that common, but are real.
http://techtitbits.com/2008/07/how-to-set-up-a-sub-subdomain/

While there could be several links that all use the same domain, possibly
some of that 'rubbish' in the URLs could be parameters that are used to
serve different content depending on the email recipient, their friend etc.

Glenn


On 29 January 2012 08:11, Eugene de Gouw  wrote:

> Ih have received a very convincing e-mail:
>
> "Your friend  XXX wants to get together using Skype.
>
> To talk, IM and video chat with all your friends for free simply download
> Skype. After you've installed the free software simply add your friend's
> Skype Name - rick.versteegh - and you'll be chatting in no time at all.
>
> If you need any assistance installing Skype, check out our support section.
>
> Happy calling,
>
> Skype"
>
> It has all of the Skype graphics and looks very genuine. Hovering over the
> link reveals http:\\my.email.skype.com plus a lot of other rubbish. Looks
> very convincing.
>
> The main clue for me is that the email contains 6 links and they all point
> to the same page even though they are meant to point to download / policy /
> support / terms etc.
>
> The baddies are getting more sophisticated in their fishing.
>
> By the way does anyone want to follow up on my million dollar inheritance
> which arrived yesterday? Just contact My Jeffery ;-)
>
> "Dear,
>
> I need you for claim of inheritance, please get back for more details.
>
> regards,
> Barrister Ian Jeffery"
>
>
>  Regards,
>  Eugene
>
>
> On 29/01/2012, at 7:54 AM, Tim Law wrote:
>
> > Yes Merv, delete it.
> >
> > It's snuck through your ISP's SPAM filter so now it needs some
> 'fleshware intervention strategies'.
> > I.e. You've gotta do something and figure it out.
> >
> > Is it from someone you know or a business you deal with?
> > Does the subject or topic make sense? Is it relevant or interesting?
> > Does the email address appear legitimate?
> >
> > If the answer is No, then delete without a second thought.
> >
> > Does it contain a link to a site?
> > Does that link look legit and sensible?
> > Is the spelling and grammar correct and professional, or look like an 8
> year old non English speaker has used Google Translate to write the text?
> >
> > If the looks dodgy, which in this case it does, then this confirms the
> original sensible choice to delete and not be the slightest bit concerned
> or alarmed.
> >
> > Why does it look dodgy?
> > Because no legitimate company that you deal with, would use Google Docs
> to provide you with information. This is seen in the address in the link.
> >
> >
> > In summary, just delete and move on. It's SPAM, it's annoying, it's a
> fact of life, don't fret over how they got your email, or the consequences
> of deleting it.
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> > Tim
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > On 29/01/2012, at 6:56 AM, Merv Bond  wrote:
> >
> >> I run Thunderbird as my email client (intel iMac OS X 10.5.8) and I have
> >> received an email with the following message:
> >>
> >> "You have exceeded the email quota limit of 450MB and you need to expand
> >> the e-mail quota before the next 48 hours.if you do not update your
> >> e-mail account in 2012, you must do it now. You can expand
> >> 1GB email quota limit, use the following web link:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEM2eTVTVWNweEh0ZGJNWTNmS1NTY1E6MQ
> >>
> >>
> >> Admin: Thanks for your understanding.
> >> Copyright c 2012 Webmaster Central Helpdesk"
> >>
> >> I have not visited the website as it is not from Mozilla and does not
> >> appear to be from iiNet.
> >>
> >> Should I just delete it?
> >> Merv
> >> --
> >> The whole psychology of modern disquiet is linked with the sudden
> >> confrontation with space-time. (Teilhard de Chardin, 'The Phenomenon of
> >> Man')
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Re: Graphics program

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Gerald,

Keynote, part of the iWork bundle, is a pretty good option if you want a
step up from MacDraw.

For a more powerful graphics program, you could look at Pixelmator from the
App Store.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 29 December 2011 10:00, Gerald Lloyd  wrote:

>
>
> Hi all
>
> I have recently had to restart my computer and some of my backup was
> stuffed
>
> My Adobe CS5 suite was corrupted and I do not have the original disks and
> the serial number I have does not work  HOWEVER I did not use it much so I
> am looking for a graphics program which is cheap and easy to use say just a
> step up from the old MacDraw or something similar???
>
>
> Any ideas??
>
>
> Many Thanks
>
>
> Gerald and Valerie Lloyd
> lloy...@iinet.net.au
>
>
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Re: Any CRM / CMS experts out there?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Steven,

There are a lot of options in this area. If you have extensive functional
requirements, then Sugar CRM might be good for you, but perhaps check out
cloud based services such as Highrise first, as Sugar CRM is a pretty hefty
tool.

You've mentioned CMS and CRM in the same sentence. If you are thinking of
integrating CRM with a CMS, this article looks at CRM from a WordPress
orientation: http://om4.com.au/client/wordpress-crm/

WordPress is an open source CMS. Very popular. 22 out of every 100 new
active domains in the US are launched using WordPress, and it now accounts
for over 55% of all websites that have a CMS.

Happy researching.

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On 19 November 2011 11:54, Steven Knowles  wrote:

> I need to make a decision on what software development route to go down,
> and leaning towards an open source CRM / CMS Mac compatible solution, with
> a big question mark over whether I even know what I'm talking about when I
> say that.
>
> Sugar CRM has been mentioned, but I don't know whether such a beast will
> do all that I ultimately need it to do.
>
> Is there anybody out there across this space, who wouldn't mind me calling
> them for a high level chat?
>
> Cheers, Steven
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Re: Password Apps

[Glenn Nicholas]

1password

Head and shoulders above the rest, for single user purposes.

Glenn

On Monday, 7 November 2011, David Wood  wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Some advice please.  I am looking for a recommendation on Password Apps.
 I remember seeing something on the list a few months ago but could not
find it in the archives.
>
> Simply, I have an iMac, iPad and and an iTouch and ideally would like to
manage my passwords with ease and maximum security across all three
machines any pointers would be gratefully received.
>
> Thanks,
> David
>
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Re: the Cloud

[Glenn Nicholas]

Lloyd,

Interesting article. A few thoughts.

Strong passwords matter, and for it to be practical you need password
management tools.
I like 1Password for this. If you need securely shared passwords,
PassPack.com

Having your data and backups in the one place mean you are vulnerable to
loss. Trying to get offsite backups right is a major hurdle for a lot of
people. The risk of losing your PC and backups via a house fire is probably
greater than the risk of losing your data due to a lapse by a major cloud
provider.  So I like cloud based backup options that are convenient.
Inconvenient backups are more likely to be missing when you need them. For
Google Apps there is Backupify.com, there are others.

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On 15 October 2011 15:08, Lloyd White  wrote:

> Here is a link to an interesting article in the Atlantic about people
> whose Gmail account was hacked and how all their data in the Cloud was
> lost.
> With the latest Lion OS upgrade I was offered the use of the Cloud but
> declined, mainly because I don't fully understand the implications.
> Worth a quick read.
>
> Lloyd
>
> http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/11/hacked/8673/
>
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Re: Safari problems

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Lloyd,
Sounds tricky. A debug option for Safari could help.

Perhaps try this (note: I haven't tried it out, so can't vouch for it):
http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20030110063041629

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On 10 October 2011 14:31, Lloyd White  wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I have OS 10.7.1 and Safari has gone mad (or is it me?)
> Suddenly when I open it I get a message that to view any page I must enter
> my Google gmail name and password. When I do this it says it is incorrect
> and the loop starts or if I click on Cancel the loop starts and I cannot
> move to anything but Quit. When I open it again it all starts again.
>
> I trashed the history from the Safari folder and tried to reset it but it
> allows no other action but enter that form (with the resulting loop), or
> Quit.
> I can't find the Safari .plist to trash it.
> I tried to trash Safari but the message says that it is a necessary part
> of the system and cannot be trashed.
> I downloaded the latest version 5.1, but I cannot install it because I
> have 10.7.1.
> I searched the internet and found lots of problems but no solutions.
>
> Any ideas - or am I now a dedicated Firefox user?
>
> Lloyd
>
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Re: What do you think of 1Password ?

[Glenn Nicholas]

1Password is very secure, and brilliant for storing passwords used by an
individual.
http://help.agilebits.com/1Password3/security.html

Where you store your password file isn't an issue, unless you have a weak
master password. With a strong master password, your passwords are encrypted
so the password file is for all practical purposes not accessible to anyone
(without the master password) wherever it is stored. If you have multiple
Macs, using the Dropbox option to sync your password file so it is available
on all your Macs is a very good idea, and very secure.

Choosing a long, strong & memorable password and not changing it is a good
idea. Encryption is sorted for you, but there is a greater chance for
problems to arise if you choose a weak password.

These posts - from 1Password and PassPack - provide background on why
strong, memorable passwords that don't change are a good approach. And yes,
I do know there are some situations where changing passwords regularly is a
good idea. Just not when it comes to your master password file.

This post helps with a 'long is strong' approach to creating passwords:
http://help.passpack.com/knowledgebase/idx.php/1/154/article/How-to-Choose-a-Password.html
And this one provides all the details for those who want the science behind
it all:
http://blog.agilebits.com/2011/06/toward-better-master-passwords/

If you need to share passwords within a team, Passpack.com is a very good
option. Doesn't have the same slick interface as 1Password, but when it
comes to sharing passwords securely, it is brilliant.

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Re: Sending/e-mailing large files

[Glenn Nicholas]

Adrian, even easier than YouSendIt, imho, is Dropbox.com

A Dropbox account is useful for many other reasons, but it solves this issue
really well.
- copy a file into your Dropbox/Public folder
- right click and get the Public Link
- email the link to the file to the recipient
- the recipient clicks the link and downloads the file

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On 5 September 2011 16:22, Adrian Skehan  wrote:

>
> Afternoon all,
>
> A friend of mine has been asked to send some files/pictures overseas for an
> exhibition, the request is to re-do them at 20MB and send them by file
> server.  I have asked for clarification on the 20 MB but can anyone give me
> an idea what sending the by file server means please.
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Adrian
>
> adrianske...@me.com
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Posting to list not coming back as email

[Glenn Nicholas]

Gmail may be automatically archiving emails that are sent by yourself.
Use the Gear icon, Mail Settings, Labels and under System Labels make sure
you can see the All mail view.
If you check in that view you'll probably see emails that originate from
you.

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On 7 August 2011 12:26, Tim Law  wrote:

> I am sending this via Gmail web mail, and will see if it is any different.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim
>
>
> Sorry for going on about this
> What I am finding is that if I send a message to the WAMUG list using my
> webmail account, then it is coming into my Mail account as I would expect.
>
> If I send a message to the WAMUG list using my Mail app, routed through
> Gmail who host my MX records, then the email does not come into mail
> account, either via webmail or into Mail app, but DOES appear in the WAMUG
> archives.
>
> Given I will move my domain hosting at some point before MobileMe shuts
> down, I have decided that if I want to contribute to WAMUG, I will do so via
> webmail, which I have some assurance will act as I expect.
>
> Thanks
> Tim
>
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Re: ANZ Login Problem (was More Lion Woes)

[Glenn Nicholas]

Jane,
On the 1Password, Preferences, Updates tab there is a tick box for Include
Beta Versions.
Based on feedback from the 1Password forum about a specific bank, I started
using the beta version, deleted existing 1P entries for the particular site
and saved new pw entries. Now the bank site (that had stopped working with
1P) works fine - note I'm using the Cmd \ shortcut to retrieve the entry
from 1p.
ANZ working fine for me before this change. Perhaps using Cmd \ shortcut is
one of the workarounds you've been using.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 2 August 2011 15:25, Jane Griffiths  wrote:

>
> Hi Ronni
>
> I updated via 1Password's own "check for updates" feature and have now set
> it to check daily as you suggest.
>
> 1Password's contextual menu feature that brings up the 1PW window is
> working for all my other login sites, including non-ANZ banking sites, so
> this glitch just seems to be isolated to the ANZ website in my case.
> However, there are so many ways around it with the Go & Fill feature etc
> that I'm not too bothered by the problem, but it will be interesting to see
> how long it takes before it works correctly again.
>
> I'm sure it is a hectic time for the software developers!
>
> Cheers
> Jane
>
>
> On 02/08/2011, at 2:15 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi Jane,
> >
> > I can use the contextual menu to get the same 1P window as when I just
> click on 1P icon in the Toolbar.
> > If you like I can send you a couple of screenshots ‘offlist’ to show what
> I mean.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Ronni
> >
> > On 02/08/2011, at 2:00 PM, Jane Griffiths wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi Ronni
> >>
> >> Have just installed 1Password 3.7.1 (released yesterday 01/08/11) and it
> will now open the ANZ accounts page by Auto Submitting the login details.
> >> However, for the ANZ login window we still need to Show Toolbar to bring
> up the 1Password toolbar icon, as using the contextual menu > 1Password just
> crashes Safari.
> >>
> >> So it looks like things are improving but not quite totally fixed yet.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >> Jane
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 02/08/2011, at 1:45 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Hi Jane,
> >>>
> >>> Have you updated to 1Password 3.7.1 which was released July 27 2011?
> >>> <
> http://blog.agilebits.com/2011/07/1password-for-mac-betas-bring-universal-unlock-copy-to-clipboard-more/
> >
> >>>
> >>> This version with Safari Extension has fixed my automatic login Netbank
> (Commbank).
> >>> I now just go to my home page (which is Log on to NetBank),  click on
> 1P icon in Safari 5.1 toolbar, it shows ‘commbank, click ‘commbank’ and I’m
> logged in.
> >>>
> >>> Open 1Password and under 1Password > Check for updates
> >>>
> >>> Cheers,
> >>> Ronni
> >>>
> >>> On 30/07/2011, at 7:07 PM, Jane Griffiths wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> A few more points on the ANZ login problem.
> >>>>
> >>>> The developers of 1Password, Agilebits, released another 1Password
> update yesterday, version 3.7.0.
> >>>> I installed this version on MacBook Air but still experienced the
> failed ANZ login.
> >>>> I then removed this version and installed the same version that works
> correctly on my iMac, version 3.6.1, but this also failed to work on the
> MBAir.
> >>>>
> >>>> However, Firefox worked fine:
> >>>> I installed Firefox v5.0.1 on the MBAir and reinstalled the latest
> 3.7.0 version of 1Password.
> >>>> In Firefox, right click/control click within the ANZ smaller login
> window, this brings up a contextual menu.
> >>>> From the contextual menu choose 1Password>Fill Login>*Your own login
> name for ANZ*
> >>>> This opened the ANZ account details window correctly for me.
> >>>>
> >>>> See screen shot of login in Firefox:
> http://cl.ly/242Z3r0H3N0O02221O2U
> >>>>
> >>>> I think it's now time I stopped repeatedly logging in to ANZ for today
> before they think I'm some sort of hacker and lock me out of my account!
> >>>>
> >>>> Cheers.
> >>>> Jane
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >
> >
> >
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Re: More Lion Woes

[Glenn Nicholas]

Tom,

Have you updated 1P recently to use the Lion compatible version?
The new interface is quite a major update:
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/07/25/1password-lion-and-that-new-safari-extension/

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On 27 July 2011 21:12, tom samson  wrote:

>
> Using 1Password I used to be able to go straight to my bank ANZ and click
> login in and 1 Password would automatically fill. Now I am reduced to doing
> this only by opening 1Password and manually inserting.
>
> Another backward step.
> Tom Samson
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Re: MYOB Problems with MacPro laptop

[Glenn Nicholas]

I've seen a problem before with MYOB files on Mac that couldn't be opened
(after coming back from a stint on a Windows PC), and this was the work
around.

Basically in the Open dialog box, there was a selection for file types,
using the one that says 'All readable files' allowed the MYOB file to be
opened normally.

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On 19 July 2011 12:02, Robert Miller-Eves  wrote:

>
> My bookeeper  (a long time Windoze user) recently purchased a Mac laptop
> pro with a view to migrating across to our wondrous System!. He installed
> MYOB Account Edge V9.6 so that he could view my business file. The programme
> refuses to even open ,let alone open my ,or any of his other MYOB files. He
> tells me that MYOB won't offer any help 'cos they say it's a Mac problem,JB
> Hi Fi,from whom he purchased the Mac,are not interested either,and,of course
> Mac Support say it's a MYOB problem. The poor man is at his wits end and is
> now regretting his adventure into MacLand!  Can any of you chaps offer any
> advice -it would be a shame to lose him back to Windoze.
>
> Robert Miller-Eves
> North Fremantle Leadlights
> bobme...@highway1.com.au
> Phone 0411618793
> Website :- http://gallery.me.com/northfrem.leadlights
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Re: Does a Mac have this?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Spotlight has quite a few search operators available.
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/spotlight_insider_power_search_tricks_mac_spotlight.html

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On 18 July 2011 16:05, Kevin  wrote:

>
> A  friend in Sydney has been a long time PC user and programmer and has
> recently bought a MacBook. He is lamenting the absence of a PC search called
> 'Wildcards'.   The techo term for Wildcards is 'regular expressions'
>  (regex).
>
> He has loads of data on external drives and if he searches with a search
> word in spotlight it won't find what he is after, but on his PC 'Wildcards'
>  finds all references to the search word.
>
> He asked me about it but I haven't a clue.  Is there something that
> enhances a spotlight search on Mac?
>
> thanks,
>
> Kevin
>
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Re: Google+ Invites [First 15]

[Glenn Nicholas]

Google gets a perpetual, irrevocable licence to your content on Google+.

Facebook also gets rights to content you upload to Facebook ...
"For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos
and videos ("IP content"), you specifically give us the following
permission, subject to yourprivacy <http://www.facebook.com/privacy/>
and application
settings <http://www.facebook.com/editapps.php>: you grant us a
non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license
to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook ("IP
License"). "

You can kind-of take back what you have given to Facebook ...but there is a
catch:
"This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless
your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it."

Seems social media is a bit like Hotel Calfornia: you can check out anytime,
but you might not really leave.

Glenn Nicholas




On 11 July 2011 10:29, Ronda Brown  wrote:

>
> Hello Paul,
>
> If you are having a ‘jab’ at me for asking WAMUG members to check before
> they sign-up for Google+ , I’m very disappointed.
>
> Look at the times members have downloaded and installed something without
> finding out all the details first, and then we (the members who give support
> on WAMUG) try to sort out for them.
>
> That is why we try to inform members to “read the fine print”, do some
> research before ‘jumping in feet first’ (for lack of a better term).
> I’m not ‘inciting fear’ into people, I’m just trying to get them to be
> aware of what they are signing up for or installing, so they don’t make an
> ‘error of judgement’ and then have to pay the consequences.
>
> All I’m trying to do is alert WAMUG Members to “Read the Fine Print BEFORE
> You Sign Up”.
>
> Paul, have you read the "Google Terms of Service”?
> I have!
> This section in particular:
>
> /Begin Quote:
>
> “By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a
> perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license
> to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly
> display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or
> through, the Services.”
>
> “You agree that this license includes a right for Google to make such
> Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom
> Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to
> use such Content in connection with the provision of those services.”
>
> “You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to
> provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your
> Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such
> changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content
> to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or
> media. You agree that this license shall permit Google to take these
> actions.”
>
> /End Quote:
>
> <http://www.google.com/accounts/TOS>
>
> Regards,
> Ronni
>
>
> On 11/07/2011, at 8:01 AM, Paul K wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Yes, scepticism is a healthy thing.
> >
> > Fear however clouds our judgement.
> >
> > Many sites out there, not just social networking ones, require
> information from their members to function meaningfully.
> > So if Google+ requires information as a cost to the user it must offer a
> benefit as a reward.
> > It is up to the individual user to assess if the deal is a good one for
> them.
> > I am still yet to see any "risk" in this and I fear there is unfounded
> fears being whipped up here. I am not saying 'join Google+'. I am saying be
> realistic. You take a bigger risk eating chicken from a bayne marie but you
> do it, no?
> > Sure FB has had some bad things happen, but do you hear Today Tonight
> shouting about the benefits from their rooftop? Or Ronni for that matter?
> >
> > You need to remember that no social situation is without risk; 'don't
> mention war or politics at the dinner table'. The risk is that you will show
> your opinion leaving you open to opposing views. Big woop. If you don't like
> that kind of heat why would you consciously ask to be allowed in the
> kitchen? A: for the benefits of an open conversation with other people.
> > You weigh the "risk(?)" and make the choice.
> >
> > Sorry but I'm a bit hung up on that word "risk". To me it comes across as
> hyperbole.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Paul
>
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Re: Accounting software

[Glenn Nicholas]

Severin, you should have a look at Saasu.com

I first came across Saasu via Wamug (thanks Justin) and we have used it for
a while. Excellent system, easy to use. Has a free trial available to try it
out.

Glenn Nicholas

On 22 June 2011 10:13, Severin Crisp  wrote:

> For years I have used eRecord, the ATO's free accounting package.  It is no
> longer supported and is a bit creaky even with Leopard.  I am looking for an
> alternative, looking forward to Snow Leopard and Lion.
> My requirements are simple.  Cash Book only covering sales, expenditures
> and GST.  Other packages that I have looked at, like eRecord itself, do much
> more and are somewhat daunting at first glance.
> Comments, suggestions and tales of experiences welcomed.
> Severin Crisp
>
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Re: www.trustdefender.com

[Glenn Nicholas]

TrustDefender is happy to make some pretty big claims:
"The TrustDefender Central Intelligence Server also performs integrity
checks making sure all potential online risks are managed."

All potential online risks ... wow.

Glenn Nicholas


On 21 June 2011 16:15, Ronda Brown  wrote:

> Hi Mac,
>
> TrustDefender Pro for Mac (TDPro) is still a ‘Public Beta Program’.
> I would not recommend installing it  until it is out of Beta testing, or we
> get more feedback on it.
>
> <
> http://www.trustdefender.com/intelligence-centre-support-centre-tdpro-mac-public-beta-program.html
> >
>
> On 21/06/2011, at 3:19 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote:
>
> Can I ask the gurus "Do I need "
>
>
>1. www.trustdefender.com
>
> Malcolm McCallum
>
> doc...@westnet.com.au
> Skype docmactor
>
>
>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
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Re: Web design

[Glenn Nicholas]

You might also explore WordPress.com - this allows you to set up a
fully hosted WordPress website within minutes.  The feature set is
substantial - keep in mind WordPress can be used for web pages as well
as blog posts, so you can create a very wide range of websites with
it.
A subdomain based site is free, or you can pay $10/yr to map your own
domain name.
http://en.wordpress.com/features/

If you would like to get control overall all aspects of your site, you
can download WordPress from WordPress.org.  Although you are back to
having to arrange your own hosting.

WordPress is very popular, so there are many resources to guide you.
As it is open source and free, it suits most budgets.

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On 12 May 2011 08:29, Peter Hinchliffe  wrote:
>
> On 11/05/2011, at 3:50 PM, Pedro wrote:
>
> Afternoon all
> Could all the web guru's out there please comment on the difference and
> benefits of  Sandvox over iWeb. I know Peter H will have a strong
> opinion on this one as I remember he gave a great presentation awhile back
> at one of the monthly meetings.
> I love the simplicity of iWeb but I understand it bloats out the web site if
> you are not careful
> MacUpdate are having a promo at the moment and Sandvox is 35% off
>
> My 5c worth (as predicted  :-) )
> My biggest complaint against iWeb, while it's a delight to use and extremely
> flexible, is its complete lack of support for forms. This simply takes it
> out of the picture for most business purposes where you're looking for any
> form of customer feedback, etc.
> I do like Sandvox, but also recommend it with some reservations. Version 2
> (just released yesterday) brings some badly needed improvements (such
> resizable graphics!), but still lacks the complete design freedom provided
> by iWeb. On the other hand, it does allow HTML code injection, which allows
> you to modify the HTML code in selected parts of the page, something else
> that iWeb does not allow. You are pretty much constrained in your design by
> the template you chose to work with, which is one of its frustrations,
> although things have improved slightly with version 2 (which I'm still
> coming to grips with).
> Sandvox's greatest strength is the speed it provides in allowing you to set
> up a reasonably complex site, complete with forms, interactivity with a
> range of services such as Facebook, a blog if you want it, rich media pages,
> etc, without knowing a line of code. It is quite adequate for setting up a
> useful commercial site.
> It's no Dreamweaver, but then those looking at iWeb or Sandvox (or
> RapidWeaver and others of the same ilk) are not looking for a Dreamweaver
> substitute. For those who are looking for something with that sort of power
> (but MUCH cheaper and more modern), I strongly recommend having a look a
> Flux from The Escapers (www.theescapers.com/flux).
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Re: iPads for Schools

[Glenn Nicholas]

> Education & MacBook program in Education are showing.
> > >
> > > Geoff Strauss has given very good points.
> > >
> > > A google search
> > > < <
> http://www.google.com.au/search?q='MacBooks+or+iPads+best+for+School+Education%3F&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari>
>
> http://www.google.com.au/search?q='MacBooks+or+iPads+best+for+School+Education%3F&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari<
> http://www.google.com.au/search?q='MacBooks+or+iPads+best+for+School+Education%3F&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari>
> >
> > >
> > > Shortened link if above doesn't work
> > > http://tiny.cc/8a8l5 <http://tiny.cc/8a8l5>
> > >
> > > Sent from Ronni's iPad
> > >
> > > On 07/05/2011, at 2:18 PM, Merv Bond < 
> > > <mailto:m...@iinet.net.au>
>  <mailto:m...@iinet.net.au > m...@iinet.net.au <
> mailto:m...@iinet.net.au > > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Glenn
> > > I don't know Geoff Strauss but he puts up a solid case for not using
> the iPad as an alternative to a laptop. He does have a Curriculum Vitae at
> the bottom of his about me on his home page which shows, among other things,
> experience in a high school, not a primary school. However, most of what he
> asserts would be relevant for any student.
> > >  <
> http://www.jeffstrauss.com/the-classroom/37-the-classroom/155-the-ipad-2-still-no-good-for-schools.html>
>  <
> http://www.jeffstrauss.com/the-classroom/37-the-classroom/155-the-ipad-2-still-no-good-for-schools.html>
>
> http://www.jeffstrauss.com/the-classroom/37-the-classroom/155-the-ipad-2-still-no-good-for-schools.html<
> http://www.jeffstrauss.com/the-classroom/37-the-classroom/155-the-ipad-2-still-no-good-for-schools.html
> >
> > >
> > > The forum at the URL below is like a staff room conversation but will
> give you some points to contrast with Strauss's story.
> > >  <http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=907460>  <
> http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=907460>
> http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=907460 <
> http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=907460>
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Merv
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sat7May2011 Sat7May1:04 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm wondering if anyone has information that would help a primary
> school
> > > decide whether to equip students with a laptop or an iPad.
> > >
> > > Personally I think an iPad would not be as useful, but would love to
> > > know of any research/resources on this topic.
> > >
> > > Glenn Nicholas
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Re: iPads for Schools

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks everybody for your contributions. Very helpful.

Susan, the link to John Larkin's site was particularly interesting, I hadn't
seen that before, and it led me to this article:
http://hopkins.patch.com/articles/how-valuable-are-ipads-in-the-classroom

In that article there is a framework there that offers a great framework for
evaluating the case for iPads vs Laptops, as it covers a whole range of
issues that relate to the use of portable computers by students.

>From my own perspective, the fact that iPads cost less than laptops seems to
be a big factor in the decision making process at schools. But the question
of what is the requirement, and how well the iPad meets the requirement,
often seems to be coming down to anecdotal experience. I've used an iPad for
some time now, and while I love using my iPad, I think if I was studying I'd
choose a laptop. Both my daughters (in upper school) use Mac laptops, and
both are of the very strong opinion that an iPad wouldn't be viable as a
tool for their school work, either at school or at home. So on the anecdotal
front, I fall into the laptop camp.

As I said earlier, thanks for everyone's contributions, I'll see if I can
feed some of this into the decision making process.

Glenn Nicholas


On 8 May 2011 08:27, Rod Lavington  wrote:

> Hi All!
>
> I still use my Newton everyday, as its handwriting is still unmatched by
> any device.  But it is different from the iPad - the OS was designed from
> the ground up as a mobile OS, whereas iOS is a desktop OS with a finger
> friendly UI.   Moreinfo for the Newton is the perfect example of that
> difference :)  Would have been interesting to see how far the Newton OS
> would have developed if they stayed a separate company!
>
> Anyhoo, the ipad will find a niche here and there.  It will be a companion,
> rather than a replacement.
>
> Seeya
>
> Rod!
>
> On May 8, 2011 1:17 AM, "Philippe Chaperon" 
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Stuart and all,
> >
> > With regards to health, it does appear to me that the iPad is
> > following closely into the foot steps of ... the Newton, which was at
> > the time a very tempting device for those specially in the health
> > industry. I cannot help see the iPad as a much more advanced Newton -
> > same philosopy but much greater capabilities.
> >
> > Good night all,
> >
> > Philippe C
> >
> > 2011/5/7 Stuart Breden 
> > >
> > > To change the threat slightly, where do we think the iPad will fit into
> business and in particular into health.
> > > Stuart Breden
> > > PO Box 132
> > > Kalamunda WA 6926
> > > Ph: (08) 9257 1577
> > > Mbl: 0417 053 266
> > >
> > >
> > > On 07/05/2011, at 4:48 PM, Stuart Evans wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Glenn (again) / Ronni,
> > >
> > > I don’t think it is that cut and dried. The iPad has been out for a
> year and is in it’s second iteration. That “could” be reason enough to say
> wait and see. But it is important to note it is NOT a laptop replacement. If
> you need to create media rich content it is not the tool for that. And let’s
> consider secondary education. I think a Laptop is right for years 7-10.
> Unless you’re doing graphic design or other unit reliant on content creation
> (and even then it might happen in a lab), the iPad lends itself to Year
> 11-12. You can see the days of bulky school bags disappearing and all your
> textbooks being on an e-reader (iPad with ePub format even better).
> > >
> > > Jeff Strauss has good points but they aren’t really all relevant to
> education. He is a techie with 5 years in education and I beg to differ that
> what he says is relevant for any student. He uses arguments regarding power
> users and graphics designers that are irrelevant to many students. Might be
> relevant to some professionals but not students. Most people outside
> education (and sometimes inside) get caught up in the technology and seem to
> think we’re training the students to become top notch programmers,
> designers, photographers and movie producers. Techs will see things
> differently (I know, I’m a techie!). It’s all about the education – same
> information, different delivery – and teaching thinking, problem solving and
> many other skills to prepare them for life. Does it matter if a student uses
> a Mac or a Windows PC? Not if they get the life skills (although I believe
> the Mac is a much more engaging platform).
> > >
> > > Glenn, I would recommend you talk to teachers in schools that are using
> iPads and make your decision based on that and your schools needs. We work
> with a lot of schools mostly going MacBooks, but 

iPads for Schools

[Glenn Nicholas]

I'm wondering if anyone has information that would help a primary school
decide whether to equip students with a laptop or an iPad.

Personally I think an iPad would not be as useful, but would love to know of
any research/resources on this topic.

Glenn Nicholas



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Re: Your opinions oregarding 1Password

[Glenn Nicholas]

1Password is excellent software.

An alternative is LastPass. This is nowhere near as easy to use as 1Password
- despite doing the same things as 1Password it is quite clunky in
comparison. However depending on your requirements it has a feature that
could be very important - it allows for secure sharing of passwords with
others (on Windows or Mac), primarily because it stores passwords (securely)
off your computer, not on it. Sharing is something 1Password can't do.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 28 March 2011 16:19, Stephen Chape  wrote:

>
> Hi there folks,
>
> I am getting weighed down with logins and passwords, to the point that I am
> having to write them down.
> This concerns me as it defeats the purpose of having passwords !
> Has anyone experienced the 1Password application and what is your view on
> this ?
>
> Regards,
> Stephen Chape
>
>
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Re: Change the CPU priority of an app

[Glenn Nicholas]

Rob, using the 'nice' option seems a pretty good approach, and all you need
to do is check and see whether your Time Machine backups complete normally.

The nice command is a common Unix utility from way back, and simply sets a
process to operate at a lower priority that other processes. Not a major
risk to anything.
Surprising if Time Machine itself didn't already launch using nice ...

Glenn Nicholas
OM4 ::


On 9 March 2011 21:15, Rob Phillips  wrote:

>
> This is a bit nerdy, but I'm getting sick of my machine acting like treacle
> whenever TimeMachine decides to work.  Is there any way that I can
> permanently force TimeMachine to have a lower priority when accessing CPU
> cycles?
>
> I guess this will have to be some unix thing, because I don't know of any
> app to do this.
>
> Any help gratefully received.
>
> Rob
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MacBook Air with slow network response

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Wamug,

I've got 2 MacBook Airs here with identical specs, both running 10.6.6.
Both are connected to the same network connection via the same wireless
network (Time Machine).

One gets 0.30Mb/s download speed (when measured using Speedtest.net), the
other gets 53Mb/s (as do other computers on the network). The slow network
performance has been consistent for some time.  The same laptop connects to
other wireless networks and network performance is fine.

I've been through the Network preferences panel, and checked all settings -
they are the same on both computers (well, the Ethernet IDs are different,
and one has an IPv4 address of .1.102 and the other .1.105). I've tried
renewing the DHCP lease, no impact.

In other words, the specs and settings seem to be the same.

The Time Capsule is V7.5.2 with Wireless Security WPA/WPA2 Personnel Channel
149 (Automatic), 2 (Automatic), Wireless Clients: 8

I've checked the slow Macbook air, it has 99Gb free HD and 500MB free
memory. CPU is idle other than when performing network tests. It runs normal
applications fine, not slow in any other respect that I can see.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what might be causing the slow network
performance on this particular wireless network?

Glenn Nicholas
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Re: iPad purchase HK?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Susan,

I've been through Aus pricing with him, so he is aware. As he is travelling
through HK & Shanghai he can be on the lookout for iPads that are priced
better than in Aus (possibly duty free options as well).

*If* he sees an iPad that costs less (and doesn't seem to be a fake), if he
buys it and brings it back to Australia, will he be able to use it here
normally?

Glenn Nicholas
OM4 ::


On 17 February 2011 17:21, Susan Hastings  wrote:

> Hi Glenn, are you hoping it will be cheaper to buy in Hong Kong than here
> in Australia?
>
> Have you looked at online prices for the iPad?
>
> Cheers, Susan.
>
> From: Glenn Nicholas 
> Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List 
> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:18:46 +0800
> To: WAMUG Mailing List 
> Subject: iPad purchase HK?
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions re the pros/cons of buying an iPad in Hong
> Kong or Shanghai and bringing it back to Australia?
>
> Have a friend who is travelling and considering a purchase.
>
> Regards,
>
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iPad purchase HK?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Does anyone have any suggestions re the pros/cons of buying an iPad in Hong
Kong or Shanghai and bringing it back to Australia?

Have a friend who is travelling and considering a purchase.

Regards,

Glenn Nicholas
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Re: Internet frustration

[Glenn Nicholas]

Adrian,

Swapping the modem out to see if that is the cause is a good idea to start
with.

We had a similar issue (ie. symptoms pretty much as you describe) last year
with iiNet, and switched out several modems/wireless hubs to no effect.
Eventually the problem was resolved when a line technician did something to
the line between our building and the exchange.  Getting a line technician
involved took patience - you'll likely be told you have to pay a call out
fee if there isn't a fault with the line.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 19 January 2011 12:15, Adrian Skehan  wrote:

>
> Good morning all,
>
> Having had an intermittent but ongoing internet problem and been totally
> frustrated with bigpond it appears that my next course of action is to try
> another modem.  Th background of the problem is that I frequently (during
> any given day) the internet drops out for 30 seconds to 10 minutes or
> sometimes mush longer the comes on again without any intervention, this
> occurs simultaneously on all 3 iMacs, MacBook Pro and my windows clunker
> which are all connected wirelessly a Thompson TG782T modem.  BigPond support
> are saying that there is something wrong in the modem as they cant find
> anything on their side and cant argue against all my equipment having the
> same problem.  At this stage I am desperate enough go get a new modem so any
> suggestions as to make, model and supplier will be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Adrian
> adrianske...@me.com
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Re: Telstra Mentor for Iphone

[Glenn Nicholas]

The web page clearly shows Telstra has this programme in place, and
they do say "Our Telstra Mentor service gives you expert advice on how
to get the most out of your new Next G™ handset in a complimentary,
personalised one hour session." So it seems the 1 hour session should
be free.

Even though this session seems legitimate, I think Telstra has set
things up to invite abuse at some point in the future. Someone could
easily call up pretending to be a Telstra mentor, answer some
questions to build trust and then try for confidential info - perhaps
asking for login details or potentially credit card details. Social
engineering is a popular way of getting people to part with
confidential information - it makes it easier for scammers if
corporations teach their customers to trust unsolicited calls.

With identity theft such a major problem, if someone calls you out of
the blue and you have no way of knowing who they are, if it comes to
the point where they want you to disclose information you should ask
how to reach them via a company phone number you can check out
independently. For example, on the Telstra Mentor site they include
"For more information on Telstra Mentor please call 1300 783 343."  So
if you did get a call from a Mentor and they did ask you for any
information (email address included), maybe it would be better to call
the mentor back via that number.

Glenn Nicholas


On 14 January 2011 09:42, peta  wrote:
>
> Good morning WAMUG,
>
> I received an unsolicited call on my mobile phone yesterday, from a gentleman 
> who identified himself as a "Telstra mentor for iPhones".
>
> Nowadays we feel uneasy about the possibility of scams, and so although this 
> seemed to be legitimate and probably is, I have not heard of  a Telstra 
> mentor from anyone.  Yes, we do not want to be paranoid, but
>
> He asked me for my email address, which I did give to him, and he offered to 
> help me with any problems that I may be having with the new phone.  I 
> explained that it was not a good time for me just then so we ended the call.  
>  He sent me an email shortly after this.
>
> The email tells me how to check the data usage on my iPhone.  He also gave me 
> instructions on how to make the phone ring longer.
>
> Just now, as he had also told me would happen, I received a text message - 
> which I am meant to respond to rating his "helpfulness".
>
> Has anyone else had such a phone call or is this perhaps a scam?  Hopefully 
> not!
>
> Looking forward to comments from the WAMUG group!
>
>
> Peta
>
>
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Re: Screen Recording software?

[Glenn Nicholas]

+1 vote for ScreenFlow, works very well
Glenn Nicholas
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On Monday, 10 January 2011, Andrew Schox  wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I want to do some screen recording on my mac (for a software demo). Can 
> anybody point me to a product they have used (and like)?
>
> There are a number of products out there, such as Screenshow, iShowU etc, but 
> I haven't personally used any of them.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Andrew
>
>
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Re: Address book

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Justin, Ronni,

I used this one: http://gwenhiver.net/address-book-exporter.html
With a cut down set of fields (just the ones needed) it was perfect.

Ronni, I tried the AddressBook2CSV Exporter, but the CSV was unusable.
The multi line fields threw it right off.

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On 3 December 2010 11:38, Justin Davies  wrote:
> Glenn, try using "address book exporter" to export from address book to
> csv works for me
>
> Best regards
>
>
> Justin Davies
>
> www.justindavies.com.au
>
>
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Re: vCard to CSV

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Peter.

Glenn

On 2 December 2010 22:28, Peter Meyer  wrote:
>
> I think we did this one some time ago
> Anyway have you tried vcfconvert?
>
> I can send you a .tar copy.
> It runs locally:
>
> "To run this converter just copy all files to a webserver directory where PHP
> is installed and enabled. Open your browser and type in the URL of your
> webserver with the according folder. By default, file uploads up to 2MB are
> allowed.
>
> Comandline version
> --
> This package also includes a shell script to invoke the converter from the
> command line. PHP is also required to be installed on your machine.
> Just copy the files anywhere on your disk, open a terminal and type the
> following commands:"
>
> … not that I've had a great need for it but it seems to be what you're asking 
> for
>
>
> peter meyer
> 0408 902349
> pmo...@westnet.com.au
>
>
>
>
> On 02/12/2010, at 7:18 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi Wamug,
>> Can anyone recommend a trusted tool that will convert a vCard file to CSV?
>> I'm after something that will run locally rather than a web based service.
>>
>> Glenn Nicholas
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vCard to CSV

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Wamug,
Can anyone recommend a trusted tool that will convert a vCard file to CSV?
I'm after something that will run locally rather than a web based service.

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Re: Domain Name Registration / Web Hosting

[Glenn Nicholas]

NetRegistry and Namecheap are both good registrars.
Bottle Domains has been deregistered  - I suggest you refer to
auda.org.au/news/bottledomains/
Glenn Nicholas


On Saturday, November 27, 2010, cm  wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I notice that the previous time this was asked was in 2005 so I just wanted 
> to ask the group again for its received wisdom about domain name registration 
> and web hosting.
>
> I am looking register a domain name and have the associated web site hosted. 
> The site will be interactive and require an application server  such as 
> GlassFish to run JSF, or similar. Mac or Linux box would be preferred.
>
> Do you still think it a good idea to register with 
> http://www.netregistry.com.au ? Or are there arguments to register a cheap 
> .com domain name with http://www.namecheap.com ? I don't know if he is still 
> active in the group, but Phillip McGree was recommending 
> http://www.bottle.com.au Does anyone else have an opinion on them?
>
> Any advice or anecdotes about experiences would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Carlo
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Re: 1Password

[Glenn Nicholas]

It isn't a free app Paul, there is a one off promotion underway that
means existing licence holders can give away a licence that normally
costs $40.

It is a very highly rated Mac application:
http://agilewebsolutions.com/products/1Password/testimonials

Reading the reviews is a good way to get a feel for what others think
about the security considerations. But in summary you'll find it rated
as very secure.

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On 27 November 2010 09:00, Paul Weaver  wrote:
>
> There has sure been a rush by people to get free access to this app.  I 
> wonder how safe it is to entrust any freebie apps with things like bank 
> passwords?  Can such offers sound too good to be true?
>
> Kind wishes, Paul.
>
>
>
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Re: MacBook Air vs MacBook pro

[Glenn Nicholas]

Aurora, I haven't had one of the old ones, but I've got one of the new
ones and it is excellent.
Available in Perth from Apple Store.
I think if you try one out you'll be pleasantly surprised indeed.

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On 9 November 2010 17:06, Aurora74  wrote:
>
> Yep the second ed. Can't see the new one being a radical departure but I am 
> fully prepared to be pleasantly surprised. I was talking to a guy at Apple a 
> few months ago and he expected them to be killed off so who knows. Wouldn't 
> have thought the Servers would be discontinued either.
>
> I expect I will have a couple of the Airs  to wrestle with before long :) 
> does anyone have a firm date of when they are due to be avail in Aus?
>
> I would recommend one for light users. Mail, internet and watching the odd 
> movie and photos. Heavy or power users I wouldn't like to support.
>
> Still would rather wrestle with an Apple than tangle with a PC.
>
> Smiles
> Aurora
>
> ------
> An Apple a day.
>
>
> On 09/11/2010, at 4:09 PM, Glenn Nicholas  wrote:
>
>>
>> Aurora, you are talking about the old model Air?
>>
>> Glenn
>>
>> On 9 November 2010 13:47, Aurora74  wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> We have a couple and the revB was not terribly robust. They suffer badly 
>>> from heat stress and should not be used as a desktop replacement. Scuff 
>>> badly.
>>>
>>> Motherboard and logic boards replaced on both and there is a lifetime 
>>> replacement on the screen hinges which are prone to shattering which I have 
>>> not had an issue with so far.
>>>
>>> The iPad has replaced them for the hardcore vanilla business travellers in 
>>> our group.
>>>
>>> Connecting to a 3G card is a pain as the slot requires an extender cable. 
>>> At least they have given an extra USB slot on the new one. Remote DVD share 
>>> has been disappointingly slow. I have cloned my install discs to USB keys 
>>> which works well.
>>>
>>> Start up/shut down is great. Super light in luggage. Keyboard is fab. New 
>>> trackpad will be awesome with this format.
>>>
>>> Overall they are lovely but I would recommend the Pro over them anyday.
>>>
>>> Smiles
>>> Aurora
>>>
>>> --
>>> An Apple a day.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 08/11/2010, at 10:58 PM, Alex Novakovic  wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi Rod & All
>>>>
>>>> I have an Air as well as a Macbook Pro.  I use the Air mainly when I 
>>>> travel but may start using it when I am out & about as I have home 
>>>> broadband as well as mobile broadband.  The Macbook Pro is my "desktop" 
>>>> computer!
>>>>
>>>> I personally think the Air is essentially a travelling laptop when you may 
>>>> not be doing all the things you would be at home, although some may want 
>>>> to do photo things in which case a Pro may be more appropriate.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,  Alex
>>>>
>>>> On 08/11/2010, at 5:53 PM, Rod Blitvich wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi WAMUGers
>>>>> two different  (Windoze) people asked me today about buying a macbook air.
>>>>> I've done a bit of homework, see below.
>>>>> Please do you have anything to add to either list or an overall opinion?
>>>>> ta
>>>>> Blitto
>>>>>
>>>>> AIR Plusses
>>>>>      • Flash storage - instant on!! Amazing!
>>>>>      • Flash storage - no moving parts! Less things can go wrong.
>>>>>      • Small and light
>>>>>      • Large multi-touch trackpad
>>>>>      • up to 5 hr battery
>>>>>      • External, plug in via USB  CD/DVD drive only costs an extra $99
>>>>>      • Very sexy!!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> AIR Minuses
>>>>>      • No CD Drive
>>>>>      • No DVD Drive
>>>>>      • Less storage - 64, 128 (extra $200) or 256 GB (extra $700) - this 
>>>>> might be an issue if you are into movie making or storing thousands of 
>>>>> digital photos at high res
>>>>>      • MacBook Pro come3s standard with 250 GB storage and options up to 
>>>>> 512 GB storage for an extra $189
>>>>>      • Might need an extra 2GB of RAM if you are into photo & movie 
>>>&

Re: MacBook Air vs MacBook pro

[Glenn Nicholas]

Aurora, you are talking about the old model Air?

Glenn

On 9 November 2010 13:47, Aurora74  wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> We have a couple and the revB was not terribly robust. They suffer badly from 
> heat stress and should not be used as a desktop replacement. Scuff badly.
>
> Motherboard and logic boards replaced on both and there is a lifetime 
> replacement on the screen hinges which are prone to shattering which I have 
> not had an issue with so far.
>
> The iPad has replaced them for the hardcore vanilla business travellers in 
> our group.
>
> Connecting to a 3G card is a pain as the slot requires an extender cable. At 
> least they have given an extra USB slot on the new one. Remote DVD share has 
> been disappointingly slow. I have cloned my install discs to USB keys which 
> works well.
>
> Start up/shut down is great. Super light in luggage. Keyboard is fab. New 
> trackpad will be awesome with this format.
>
> Overall they are lovely but I would recommend the Pro over them anyday.
>
> Smiles
> Aurora
>
> --
> An Apple a day.
>
>
> On 08/11/2010, at 10:58 PM, Alex Novakovic  wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi Rod & All
>>
>> I have an Air as well as a Macbook Pro.  I use the Air mainly when I travel 
>> but may start using it when I am out & about as I have home broadband as 
>> well as mobile broadband.  The Macbook Pro is my "desktop" computer!
>>
>> I personally think the Air is essentially a travelling laptop when you may 
>> not be doing all the things you would be at home, although some may want to 
>> do photo things in which case a Pro may be more appropriate.
>>
>> Cheers,  Alex
>>
>> On 08/11/2010, at 5:53 PM, Rod Blitvich wrote:
>>
>>> Hi WAMUGers
>>> two different  (Windoze) people asked me today about buying a macbook air.
>>> I've done a bit of homework, see below.
>>> Please do you have anything to add to either list or an overall opinion?
>>> ta
>>> Blitto
>>>
>>> AIR Plusses
>>>      • Flash storage - instant on!! Amazing!
>>>      • Flash storage - no moving parts! Less things can go wrong.
>>>      • Small and light
>>>      • Large multi-touch trackpad
>>>      • up to 5 hr battery
>>>      • External, plug in via USB  CD/DVD drive only costs an extra $99
>>>      • Very sexy!!
>>>
>>>
>>> AIR Minuses
>>>      • No CD Drive
>>>      • No DVD Drive
>>>      • Less storage - 64, 128 (extra $200) or 256 GB (extra $700) - this 
>>> might be an issue if you are into movie making or storing thousands of 
>>> digital photos at high res
>>>      • MacBook Pro come3s standard with 250 GB storage and options up to 
>>> 512 GB storage for an extra $189
>>>      • Might need an extra 2GB of RAM if you are into photo & movie editing 
>>> (extra $135)
>>>      • No firewire port (if you have a firewire movie camera or external 
>>> firewire hard drive)
>>>      • Doesn't have ethernet port (BUT does have wireless N)
>>>
>>> 
>>> Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
>>> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
>>> 0409 681 256
>>> rb...@iinet.net.au
>>> http://web.me.com/blitto
>>>
>>> I haven't lost my mind..
>>> ...it's backed up on disk somewhere!
>>>
>>>
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Safari auto complete

[Glenn Nicholas]

If you don't like the Safari auto complete 'feature', here is a neat
Safari extension to address the problem.

http://shauninman.com/archive/2010/08/25/smrt

You would think such an annoying 'feature' would be affecting enough
people *inside* Apple to earn a proper fix.

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Re: MacBook Air vs MacBook pro

[Glenn Nicholas]

They are even better than they look. Very fast, very sleek. They don't feel
underpowered or delicate.

128/256GB disk options make it useful for a lot of different scenarios.

Sharing a DVD player from another Mac was very easy for software install.
But it didn't work when trying to play back a DVD.


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On 8 November 2010 17:53, Rod Blitvich  wrote:

> Hi WAMUGers
> two different  (Windoze) people asked me today about buying a macbook air.
> I've done a bit of homework, see below.
> Please do you have anything to add to either list or an overall opinion?
> ta
> Blitto
>
> *AIR Plusses*
>
>- Flash storage - instant on!! Amazing!
>- Flash storage - no moving parts! Less things can go wrong.
>- Small and light
>- Large multi-touch trackpad
>- up to 5 hr battery
>- External, plug in via USB  CD/DVD drive only costs an extra $99
>- Very sexy!!
>
>
>
> *AIR Minuses*
>
>- No CD Drive
>- No DVD Drive
>- Less storage - 64, 128 (extra $200) or 256 GB (extra $700) - this
>might be an issue if you are into movie making or storing thousands of
>digital photos at high res
>- MacBook Pro come3s standard with 250 GB storage and options up to 512
>GB storage for an extra $189
>- Might need an extra 2GB of RAM if you are into photo & movie editing
>(extra $135)
>- No firewire port (if you have a firewire movie camera or external
>firewire hard drive)
>- Doesn't have ethernet port (BUT does have wireless N)
>
>
> *
> **Rod Blitvich*  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
> *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*
> * *0409 681 256
>  *rb...@iinet.net.au*
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>
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> * ...it's backed up on disk somewhere!*
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Re: File sizes

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Ronni, much appreciated.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 4 November 2010 13:53, Ronda Brown  wrote:
>
> On 04/11/2010, at 1:41 PM, Severin Crisp wrote:
>
> I seem to be missing something.  Here is the View Options for my
> Applications folder
> Severin
> Just starting to rain here, most welcome
> 
>
> Hi Severin,
> I've replied to you and The List in case anyone using Leopard searches the
> 'The Archives' ;-)
> To display Folder sizes in List view, go to View in the MenuBar and select
> Show View Options. In the window that opens, look down to the bottom section
> and place a tick in the 'Calculate All Sizes' box.
> Then wait while Finder performs the calculations and the folder sizes should
> now be shown.
> If they still don't show, make sure there's a tick in the 'Show Columns -
> Kind' box.
> In list view, Finder will show file sizes in the window.
> To also show folder sizes, enable Calculate All Sizes in Finder's View
> Options.
> In icon view, if you enable Show Item Info, although it won't show the size,
> it will show how many items are inside the folder.
> In column view, clicking on a file will show its size along with a preview
> and other information.
> Cheers,
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Re: Contact/relationship manager suggestion?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Andrew,

If you install software on your computer you may find it hard to share
the data within the association - you could look at various
software-as-a-service options.
Highrise (highrisehq.com) is a good one.

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On 25 October 2010 06:31, Andrew Schox  wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have just been appointed as the president of our national professional 
> body. This involves quite a lot of phone calls, correspondence etc to 
> individuals and organisations.
>
> I would like to find some software that will let me keep track of who I have 
> contacted, how and when.
>
> I will either be using a MacBook Pro or an iPad for this task.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Andrew
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Re: secure sites

[Glenn Nicholas]

Adrian,

You can implement secure payments for a business on any website using
PayPal Buy Now buttons.
1. Establish a Premier or Business account with PayPal.com.au
2. Use your account to create a Buy Now button (there are various
types of payment buttons you can use)
3. Copy and paste the button code to your website.

When someone clicks the button on your website, the actual transaction
takes place using PayPal's hosted payment service.

They don't charge a fee to setup the account, but there are fees on
each purchase (currently 2.4% + 0.30 for Australian transactions, 3.4%
plus 0.30 for international transactions).

This hosted approach to payments means you don't have to lock your own
website.  That is a far more complex scenario.

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On 16 October 2010 14:07, Adrian Skehan  wrote:
>
> Good afternoon all,
>
> Can anyone out there please advise me on the best way of getting a secure 
> site set up that will enable people to make payments for items on sale like 
> buying something off e-bay etc.  At this stage I am assuming  a professional 
> web site builder would be required.
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Adrian
> adrianske...@me.com
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Re: Wireless data projector

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi David, no responses, seems wireless projectors aren't that common yet.

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On 4 October 2010 02:33, David Noel  wrote:
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> Hi Glenn --
>
> -- Just wondering if you had any responses to your query, maybe
> off-list? Sorry, I can't add anything on this topic, but am
> interested.
>
> Cheers --
>
> David Noel
> 2010 Oct 4
>
> ====
>
> On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Glenn Nicholas  wrote:
>>
>> I am looking for a data projector I can mount on the ceiling and run
>> from a local iMac. Do wireless options work well in practice? With
>> video presentations as well? Any recommendations/thoughts appreciated.
>>
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Re: MBP Memory

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Peter, Edward, Ray

Glenn


>> Hi Wamug,
>>
>> We've had quotes to get memory upgraded on a 15" MacBook Pro (in
>> Melbourne) from 4Gb to 8Gb.
>> $840 for Apple memory, $284 for Kingston memory.
>>
>> Is the Kingston option a good/bad idea?
>>
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MBP Memory

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Wamug,

We've had quotes to get memory upgraded on a 15" MacBook Pro (in
Melbourne) from 4Gb to 8Gb.
$840 for Apple memory, $284 for Kingston memory.

Is the Kingston option a good/bad idea?

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Wireless data projector

[Glenn Nicholas]

I am looking for a data projector I can mount on the ceiling and run
from a local iMac. Do wireless options work well in practice? With
video presentations as well? Any recommendations/thoughts appreciated.

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Re: iMac G5 for parts

[Glenn Nicholas]

It has been taken.

On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Murdoch Allen  wrote:
>
> I wouldnt mind dibbsing this if its still available please
>
> On 13/09/2010, at 2:43 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
>
>
>
> I have an iMac G5 that no longer works - free to anyone who might want
> it for parts.
>
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iMac G5 for parts

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I have an iMac G5 that no longer works - free to anyone who might want
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iPhone4 and multitasking / memory

[Glenn Nicholas]

Quick note here (maybe someone knows how to avoid this issue?)

My iPhone4 (running iOS 4.0.2) stopped working on the weekend. There
was plenty of charge (60% it later turned out), but I just had a black
screen, no response to on/off and no response to being plugged in to
charger.

A visit to the Apple Store and talking to a genius solved the problem.
1. When you open an app (built in or 3rd party) it stays open - this
uses up some memory
2. Over time - if you don't shut down apps manually - the iPhone runs
out of memory and won't respond

The solution:
- double tap home button to see list of apps that are open
- tap and hold one of them to put them in to edit mode
- tap the red minus icon to switch off apps

It seems apps will stay running (multitasking) until you manually
switch them off.


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Re: Samsung CLP-315

[Glenn Nicholas]

I had a prior version of one of the CLP. It worked OK for a brief period,
then stopped. With a lot of patience, got it replaced under warranty. Then
the second one stopped working as well and I gave up on the CLP.
The support people seemed to know how to support the CLP on Windows. OSX
users seemed to be a minority.

Glenn Nicholas

On 8 September 2010 12:06,  wrote:

>
> Hi there
>
> Am thinking of getting Samsung CLP-315 printer.  The brochure say that it
> is compatible with OS 10.5.  Is it compatible with 10.6?
>
> Stuart Breden
>
>
> http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/print-solutions/print-multifunctions-copiers/colour-laser-printer/CLP-315/XSA/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail
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Re: New Office for Mac 2011 due in October

[Glenn Nicholas]

MS Office: -
iWork: ++

With iWork reading/writing to Word/Excel/Powerpoint formats anyway, why
bother with MS Office at all?

So many old copies of Office lying around.

Glenn Nicholas


On 5 August 2010 13:56, Neil Houghton  wrote:

>
> Just saw this:
>
> <
> http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/computers/new-office-for-mac-2011-due-in
> -october-20100803-114at.html>
>
> > Microsoft said this week it would start selling the next version of its
> Office
> > programs for Apple's Mac computers at the end of October.
>
> And
>
> > The Home and Student edition will cost $169 to install on one computer,
> or
> > $209 to install on three.
> >
> > Home and Business edition will cost $279 to install on one computer and
> $379
> > to install on three.
> >
> > People who buy Office 2008 for Mac between August 1 and November 30 can
> > register to upgrade without extra charge when Office for Mac 2011 is
> > available.
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
> Neil
> --
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Re: Web Hosting

[Glenn Nicholas]

Ken, the auDA seems to have finally succeeded in terminating the registrar
accreditation for Bottle Domains:
http://www.auda.org.au/news-archive/auda-26072010/

So if you've still got a domain with them you may find it is time to
transfer.

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On 29 July 2010 17:46, Ken Jackson  wrote:

>
> Bottle Domains have been OK for me,
>
> best,
>
> Ken
>
>
> On 29/07/2010, at 9:45 AM, Rob Findlay wrote:
>
>
>> I have to register a new domain and setup a webpage, something I haven't
>> done for a while.
>> Anyone recommend a good one stop shop to register and setup the hosting?
>> I used Crazy Domains last time which seems cheap and adequate. Would like
>> to try somewhere else out of interest if the prices are competitive.
>> Rob
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Re: software to compare Disks/folders

[Glenn Nicholas]

If you are comfortable using Terminal, you can use the diff command.

This article gives a walk through.

http://www.macworld.com/article/132219/2008/02/termfoldercomp.html

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On 26 July 2010 11:27, Maria Obiageli Chukwu-Ike wrote:

> Hi,
>Please does anyone know any MAC software that can be used to compare
> the contents of 2 disks or folders in order to determine areas/files which
> have been recently changed?
>
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Re: Searching PDF documents

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Just add kind:pdf to the spotlight search.

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On 25 July 2010 20:03, Stuart Breden  wrote:

>
> Was trying to find my latest QA/CPD certificate but I have not saved it in
> the usual place.
>
> Searched in Spotlight in the finder using QA, CPD, QA&CPD etc but must have
> given it a strange name.
>
> The certificates are saved as PDF's.
>
> Can you search contents of PDF documents in Spotlight?  Could you use
> something like PDFpen or the like?
>
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Re: Google Chrome

[Glenn Nicholas]

Pat, we have to be patient it seems:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=74b257fb361db811&hl=en

"
Evance<http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/user?userid=15934057862006692667&hl=en>
Google Employee
6/24/10
Best answer - 
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(Google
Employee) Go to this
answer<http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=74b257fb361db811&hl=en&fid=74b257fb361db811000489b905c0fce4&hltp=2>
Hi everyone,

As we understand that a lot of you are having trouble viewing PDF files in
Google Chrome, we've been working hard on an integrated PDF viewing
experience, and have already made it available on the Developer channel for
Windows and Mac. Please be patient before this feature makes it to the
Stable channel. Check out the Chromium Blog entry below to learn more.

Meanwhile, if you absolutely *have* to get your hands on this new feature,
you can opt for the Developer channel here:

http://dev.chromium.org/getting-involved/dev-channel

Please note, however, that the Developer channel is meant for testing
purposes only, and is not as stable or polished as the Stable channel. Once
on the Developer channel of Google Chrome, you can type *chrome://plugins* into
your Omnibar, then click *Enable* under *Chrome PDF Viewer*.

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On 23 July 2010 18:32, Pat  wrote:

>
> Has anyone who uses Google Chrome browser experienced problems with opening
> PDFs?
>
> I have been told that some people who use this browser have not been able
> to open PDFs created on my Mac using Adobe Acrobat.  I'm just wondering what
> would cause a problem like this.
>
> Pat
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Re: Alternatives to Things/Network/iDisk

[Glenn Nicholas]

Ta-da List
http://tadalist.com/

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On 4 July 2010 20:27, Stuart Breden  wrote:

>
> Lots of good suggestion.  I'll look at all of them.
>
> Stuart Breden
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>
>
> On 03/07/2010, at 2:03 PM, Justin Davies wrote:
>
>
>> You could also try a hosted solution like cubetree - it is more an all in
>> one collaborative software soluiton...
>> Best regards
>>
>>
>>
>> Justin Davies
>> m...@justindavies.com.au
>> www.justindavies.com.au
>> 0414 567 638
>> 9309 9309
>>
>> Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/justinkdavies
>> Business website: www.emergination.com.au
>> Twitter: www.twitter.com/justinkdavies
>>
>>
>>
>> On 3 Jul 2010, at 1:26 PM, David Noel wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Hi Stuart --
>>>
>>> -- Google Wave might possibly do what you want.
>>>
>>> Cheers --
>>>
>>> David Noel
>>> 2010 Jul 3
>>>
>>> =
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 8:21 AM, Stuart Breden 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I want to share To Do's, research topics etc with my IT support person.
>>>>  We
>>>> can do this by e-mail but that is very cumbersome and unwieldy.  We
>>>> could
>>>> sue To Do's in iCal but that is limited.
>>>>
>>>> Things appears to e very good software but is not networkable and cannot
>>>> be
>>>> loaded onto iDisk or Dropbox.
>>>>
>>>> Is there some thing like Things that can be shared across a network etc?
>>>>
>>>> Stuart Breden
>>>> PO Box 132
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Re: iPhone ios4 random restarts during calls

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Matt for thorough coverage, the thread on Apple forums says it all.

Have booked a session at Genius Bar. Note to anyone considering this - you
reserve a session via the Apple website (Perth store page).

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On 30 June 2010 15:10, Matt Huitson  wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>
> Just a quick followup on the random reboots during calls. I visited the
> Perth Genius Bar today with my (still under warranty) symptomatic phone and
> was issued a replacement model (3GS iOS3.1.3) without too much hassle.  The
> staff member ran some diagnostics and attempted to replicate the problem by
> calling my phone. Although it didn't fail during that 6 minute call (for me
> reboots have varied between 5-20 minutes into a call), the staff member was
> satisfied enough with my knowledge/attempted solutions to have me sign a
> report and then issue a replacement on the spot.
>
> My advice to others considering a similar approach would be to book an
> appointment ahead of schedule.  There were plenty of store walk-ins looking
> for a variety of help, but those of us with appointments took precedence.
>
> Although I'm pretty sure I own Macs that are older than even the most
> elderly looking Genius at the Bar, I'd say Apple would be reasonably content
> with the level of service I witnessed during my 30 minute visit.  Some room
> for improvement, but generally not too bad.
>
> Matt.
>
>
>
> > On 29/06/2010, at 12:34 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Wamug,
> >>
> >> I recently updated my iPhone 3GS to ios 4 late last week. The update
> completed normally.
> >>
> >> Since the update I've had about 4 situations where the iPhone just drops
> out mid call and goes to restart mode ie. black screen with the Apple logo
> in the middle, and a minute or two later the desktop reappears.
> >>
> >> I'm running  iPhone Version 4.0 (8A293), which iTunes reports as being
> the latest version.
> >>
> >> One other small issue I've noticed is the Add Call function. I can
> establish a call with Caller 1, then press the + (Add Call) button on the
> iPhone and call Caller 2. However after I do that, the Merge button isn't
> active, only the Swap. So the Add call isn't really working, it just puts a
> call on hold while calling another. I haven't used this function for ages,
> but I presume this used to work before ios 4.
> >>
> >> Any one else experiencing this or have an idea for a resolution?
> >>
> >>
> >> Glenn Nicholas
> >> OM4 ::
> >>
> >
>
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Re: iPhone ios4 random restarts during calls

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Malcolm, I didn't realise that as an Optus customer I was special.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 29 June 2010 14:10, Malcolm Burtenshaw  wrote:

>
> Hi Glenn,
>
> If you're on Optus they don't support "Merge Call".
>
> Apparently in 2010 a simple thing like 3-way calling is either redundant or
> too hard.
>
> Mal
>
> On 29/06/2010, at 12:34 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
>
> > Hi Wamug,
> >
> > I recently updated my iPhone 3GS to ios 4 late last week. The update
> completed normally.
> >
> > Since the update I've had about 4 situations where the iPhone just drops
> out mid call and goes to restart mode ie. black screen with the Apple logo
> in the middle, and a minute or two later the desktop reappears.
> >
> > I'm running  iPhone Version 4.0 (8A293), which iTunes reports as being
> the latest version.
> >
> > One other small issue I've noticed is the Add Call function. I can
> establish a call with Caller 1, then press the + (Add Call) button on the
> iPhone and call Caller 2. However after I do that, the Merge button isn't
> active, only the Swap. So the Add call isn't really working, it just puts a
> call on hold while calling another. I haven't used this function for ages,
> but I presume this used to work before ios 4.
> >
> > Any one else experiencing this or have an idea for a resolution?
> >
> >
> > Glenn Nicholas
> > OM4 ::
> >
>
>
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iPhone ios4 random restarts during calls

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Wamug,

I recently updated my iPhone 3GS to ios 4 late last week. The update
completed normally.

Since the update I've had about 4 situations where the iPhone just drops out
mid call and goes to restart mode ie. black screen with the Apple logo in
the middle, and a minute or two later the desktop reappears.

I'm running  iPhone Version 4.0 (8A293), which iTunes reports as being the
latest version.

One other small issue I've noticed is the Add Call function. I can establish
a call with Caller 1, then press the + (Add Call) button on the iPhone and
call Caller 2. However after I do that, the Merge button isn't active, only
the Swap. So the Add call isn't really working, it just puts a call on hold
while calling another. I haven't used this function for ages, but I presume
this used to work before ios 4.

Any one else experiencing this or have an idea for a resolution?


Glenn Nicholas
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Re: ISP collation

[Glenn Nicholas]

iiNet
ADLS2+ via BoB
4.66Mb/s when using ADLS1 settings G.992.1 (G.DMT)
3.58 Mb/s when using ADSL2+ settings G.992.5 (ADSL2+)
Onslow Rd Shenton Park (about 3.5-4km from exchange)

And yes, isn't it a bit surprising that ADLS1 settings can deliver this kind
of speed. Before I changed the settings (trying to resolve intermittent
dropout issues), I had thought ADSL1 maxed out at 1.5.
Those were the speeds I got today. Although in the past it has tended to
average 4-4.2MB/s for ADSL2+, although it can vary.  The ADSL1 seems very
consistent at 4.6. Faster, more stable, so I prefer ADSL1.

This isn't unusual it seems.
http://117.53.171.171/forum-replies-archive.cfm/817888.html

Glenn Nicholas
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On 18 June 2010 16:43, Jane Griffiths  wrote:

>
> Hi Alastair
>
> I'm sure it's the approx 3km of old copper wires connecting us to the
> exchange that let's us down! I'd be very pleased with your 6Mbs ;-)
> But I'm just happy to have broadband at all, having struggled with dial-up
> for many years in the country.
> Next time I move house I'll be checking the distance to the exchange before
> signing any contract!
>
> Cheers
> Jane
>
>
> On 18/06/2010, at 11:18 AM, mince and pud  wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi Jane
> >
> > iinet claim 'up to' 24000kbps for adsl 2+ which makes your 3100 even more
> modest than my 6000...
> >
> > Mind you I was on a tech call with them once and I remember the router
> was showing a - theoretical, I suppose - download speed of 12000 and the
> bloke reckoned that was good, so even they don't expect 24000 in real life.
> >
> > kind regards
> > alastair
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 18/06/2010, at 2:28 AM, Jane Griffiths wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Lynn
> >>
> >> My ISP info is...
> >>
> >> Provider: iiNet
> >> Suburb: Stirling
> >> Street: Lanchester Way,
> >> Advertised speed: ADSL2+ (can't see actual speeds advertised on iiNet
> website)
> >> Actual speed: 3.1Mb/s (average)
> >>
> >> (unable to do speed test today as we have no dsl connection and iiNet
> say 2-5 business days to fix the problem. Thank goodness for iPad 3G!)
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >> Jane
> >>
> >>
> >> On 18/06/2010, at 8:30 AM, lynn...@westnet.com.au wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi everyone (who may be confused to what info i am collating)
> >>>
> >>> the info that i am collating is for speed in general by ISP and not at
> specific date/time.
> >>>
> >>> Info needed:
> >>>
> >>> Service Provider
> >>>
> >>> Suburb (if you dont mind, also street name - its ok if you dont want
> to)
> >>>
> >>> speed as advertised by provider
> >>>
> >>> actual speed when used
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> please let me know if want to add in the speed test at specific
> date/time and ill add that in.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> regards
> >>>
> >>> lynn
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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Re: MYOB cross platform

[Glenn Nicholas]

Chris,

Used to use MYOB on Mac (with book keeper/accountant on Window) - now
use Saasu.com, a hosted (software-as-a-service) accounting system.

You give your advisers a special login, no need to send files all over the
place.

This is an excellent accounting option for small business. Doesn't cost
anything to use the trial version, and very modestly priced when the full
version used.  Many features, but best of all is how easy it is to use.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 13 June 2010 10:59, Christopher S  wrote:

>  Hi All,
>
> Just doing some preliminary research into MYOB for a friend and was
> wondering if anyone used newish versions of MYOB on both Mac and Windows –
> there were some older posts in the archives, which were good but applied to
> older versions.
>
> So the questions I can’t find good answers for are:
>
> Can the same MYOB data file be used in AccountRight(Win) and
> AccountEdge(Mac) and if so does it just need an extension change or zipping
> etc?
>
> Does anyone know if the network versions of either AccountRight or
> AccountEdge can be used with both Mac and Windows clients – the manuals only
> talk about clients from the same platform, they’re not specific, surprise!
>
> I know nothing about accounting but does anyone send their MYOB files to an
> accountant and if so is it just the data file that you send or do you do an
> export?
>
> Thanks for any info on this as MYOB’s site isn’t too helpful and reviews
> seem to overlook these details.
>
> Chris.
>
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Re: How to stop my email address from being public o n WAMUG Mailing List Archives?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Ronni, good idea re the email addresses.

Just a thought, one of our clients recently had a publication of theirs
converted to an iPad ebook - they simply hired someone off elance.com to do
it.
Maybe you could publish your tutorials as eBooks, and if anyone contacts you
from the great beyond, you can just send them a link to purchase off the
Apps store.
Ronni's Guide to the iPhone ... could be a best seller :)

Glenn Nicholas
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On 10 June 2010 11:45, Ronda Brown  wrote:

>
> Hello People,
>
> I have been receiving a lot of requests lately for my Tutorials from people
> who are not members of WAMUG mailing list, and I wondered how they all know
> about my Tutorials & have my email address?
> They are googling and getting my information from the WAMUG Mailing List
> Archives.
>
> At the bottom of a message on the Archives is "Reply via email to" & name
> of the sender.
> How can I make my email address 'Private' (not to show) in the Archives, so
> if people want my Tutorials or Support Help, they would need to go through
> WAMUG Mailing List? … NOT directly to me!
>
> This is becoming a problem for me, as 'Offlist" is reserved for my clients.
> I don't have time to respond to all these people that are 'fleecing' my
> email address from WAMUG.  Google is fast becoming "Not My Friend" ;-)
>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
>
> 17" MacBook Pro  Intel Core i7
> 2.66GHz / 4GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm
>
> OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard
> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
>
>
>
>
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Re: Dropbox

[Glenn Nicholas]

We've been using Dropbox for sometime, and I can confirm it is very
stable and efficient in bandwidth usage.

You can share folders privately with others (invite via email
address). But you can also securely share individual files via a
public link.

For example, to share this screenshot of the WAMUG site I dropped it
into the Public folder of my Dropbox, right clicked and used the Copy
Public Link to get this URL:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/225757/wamug-screenshot.png

If you use 1Password, it is easy to set up your (fully encrypted)
1passwd file in your Dropbox folder, which means your passwords are
replicated across any Mac you use. Same with your Address Book data
file.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 9 May 2010 16:31, Adrian Skehan  wrote:
> The LAN option sounds good.  When I Synced my machines (via MobileMe/iDisk)
> I was syncing a new iMac and I had mistakenly checked everything to sync,
> when I discovered that it had used 7 odd Gb. in one go it took me a while
> and some advice from WAMUG to figure out what had happened, the clincher was
> that there is approximately 7 gigs of data on both machines and there has
> not been any repetition of the event since turning the sync off, so I
> concluded that was the cause.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Adrian
> adrianske...@me.com
>
>
>
> On 09/05/2010, at 2:15 PM, Neil Houghton wrote:
>
> Hi Adrian,
>
> I haven’t been using it that long, or put much data into my Dropbox – so I
> certainly haven’t seen this yet – but I guess that it would depend on how
> much data you were trying to sync and how often it changed. I certainly
> wouldn’t be thinking of having my Entourage database or my Parallels VM file
> in DropBox!
>
> One thing I have done is “Enable LAN sync” in the Dropbox preferences – that
> way all my local computers (including the MacBook Pro) will stay in sync
> over the LAN (rather than downloading from the Dropbox server) - at least
> until I take the MacBook on the road (and, even then, it is unlikely that
> both computers will be on simultaneously and syncing – I can only be in one
> place at a time and syncing changes on my laptop to my desktop will wait
> until I’m back home and switch the desktop back on).
>
> As I see it, the only sync I will need via the internet from the Dropbox
> server is when I set up an account on my Mother-in-Law’s computer in Perth –
> so I thank you for the heads-up on this – I will need to check her broadband
> plan before I do this.
>
>
> Time will tell how this will actually impact our downloads.
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Neil
> --
> Neil R. Houghton
> Albany, Western Australia
> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063
> Email: n...@possumology.com
>
>
>
>
> on 9/5/10 10:40 AM, Adrian Skehan at adrianske...@me.com wrote:
>
> Good morning all,
>
> Sounds good but if you intend using it to Sync computers be aware that the
> sync process uses a lot of download,  I got caught earlier this month when I
> synced my MacBook Pro and iMac it took 7Gb of download.
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Adrian
>
> adrianske...@me.com
>
>
>
>
> On 09/05/2010, at 9:37 AM, Pedro wrote:
>
> Morning all ... and Happy Mothers Day to all
>
> Thank you Neil, I will be taking you up on your offer as my partner has just
> received her new MacBookPro from Daniel and it will come in very handy for
> her
>
> cheers
>
> Pedro
>
> On 08/05/2010, at 7:42 PM, Neil Houghton wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I recently set-up a free Dropbox account and was amazed at how easy and
> user-friendly it all was.
>
>
> A free account gives you up to 2GB of space - but you can get more with
> referrals.
>
> So, if anyone was thinking of opening an account, YOU can get an extra free
> 250 MB - AND get ME an extra free 250 MB :o) if you use this link to
> sign-up:
>
> <https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTY2NjA1NDM5>
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Neil
>
>
>
>
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Re: Camera site?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Check out Darren Rowse's Digital Photography School, and his forums in
particular.

digital-photography-school.com

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On 6 May 2010 15:40, Paul Weaver  wrote:
>
> Can someone suggest a digital camera review/test site which enables unbiased 
> brand comparisons. I'm going nuts trying to find a good one
>
> Thanks, Paul.
>
>
> http://fremantlebiz.livejournal.com/calendar
>
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How to stop mail being sent in your name

[Glenn Nicholas]

Ken,

If you want to make it harder for people to send email under your
name, you should investigate setting up an SPF record for your domain.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sender_Policy_Framework

Not all mail gateways implement SPF, but a lot do.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 15 April 2010 17:34, Ken Jackson  wrote:
> Hi all, apologies,
> I don't understand! I have NOT sent this  that material to the WAMUG list, I
> know netter than that.
> If anybody can suggest how it material I send to friends can link itself I'd
> love to know!
> Sorry, it's certainly NOT intentional... Ronni, any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Ken
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Re: Printing a webpage

[Glenn Nicholas]

Many web pages have special style sheets to manage printing.
You can try the PDF options button at the bottom left of the print
dialog to save the page as a PDF and see if this gives you what you
want.

If you want an exact representation, use Cmd Shift 4 to capture the
region of the screen displaying the web page. You may need to get
several shots if the page is long, and put the pieces together in
Keynote or some other app.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 17 March 2010 11:17, Michael Hawkins
 wrote:
>
> I am want to print a webpage, but cannot manage to do it. Web Page prints as
> segments and does not show URL, even when I use Mail.
>
>
> I have tried Safari 4.05 and Firefox 3.6 into Entourage 11.4 and Mail 4.2 OS
> 10.6.2, MacBook Pro 2.4HHz Intel Core 2 Duo
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael Hawkins.
>
>
>
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Re: attaching an e business card

[Glenn Nicholas]

Chris,

Thanks to the efforts of the spammers, attachments to emails often
arouse suspicions in email readers and people alike. Most viruses are
spread via attachments, so using them can increase the chance of your
legitimate email being filtered. A lot of people simply won't know
what a .vcf file is, and yet they might well have got the message to
distrust unknown attachments.

A short, simple text signature may be more effective for a business
for very practical reasons. Not only will it reduce the chance of
getting filtered, it makes it a lot easier for people to find your
contact details again if they are searching their email (as they can
see your name, phone number etc in the body of the email).

Glenn Nicholas
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On 12 March 2010 22:03, Chris Burton  wrote:
>
> Hi everyone
>
> My other half is considering setting up her facilitation business and would
> like to be able to attached her new e business card to her emails using Mail
> on the imac. I understand that Mail has something called vCards. Are they
> the same thing as electronic business cards? Are there problems associated
> with using these in emails, as I imagine not all clients would accept them
> etc
>
> Thankyou for any help on this
>
> Kind regards
>
> chris
>
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Re: ebuddy

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hugh,

Use Little Snitch Configuration, add a New Rule set to Deny
Connections for an IP Address.

Block this IP address:
38.99.72.122

No more ebuddy.com

Glenn Nicholas
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On 28 February 2010 17:14, Hugh Griffiths  wrote:
>
> Thanks Ronni, ebuddy seems to just be a webpage, not a program to install, I 
> have tried to run lil snitch, but as ebuddy just uses a standard port 80 http 
> protocol I cant see how to configure lil snitch.  What I need is like a 
> "reverse" parental controls something that allows me to block several web 
> pages, rather than having to enable web pages?
>
> Hugh
> 
> From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda 
> Brown [ro...@mac.com]
> Sent: Sunday, 28 February 2010 5:50 PM
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> Subject: Re: ebuddy
>
> Why not unistall ebuddy?
> If you just want to stop it connecting to the Internet , Little Snitch
> can be set to stop a programme connecting to the Internet.
> http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html
>
> Sent from Ronni's iPhone
>
> On 28/02/2010, at 4:18 PM, Hugh Griffiths  wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi does anyone know a way to block ebuddy, parental controls are too
>> strict, i just want to block ebuddy.
>>
>> Hugh
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Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Marlene, really useful info.

I have a Sony ECM C115, but it doesn't work well in practice.

Glenn Nicholas
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On 25 February 2010 17:14, Marlene Oostryck  wrote:
> Hello all
> Many thanks for all the suggestions and hints.
> I have done lots of research and learnt heaps about usb mics!!!
> I borrowed an iMic from a friend and tried out my very basic Logitec mic but
> was not happy with the sound quality.
> I have now settled on a "Blue Yeti" which was released last year to rave
> reviews. It does just about everything but cook dinner!!!
> Probably over the top for what I need.
> I located one in Melb and am now having great fun recording the voiceover
> for my first iMovie DVD. Beautiful, rich sound!
> Regards
> Marlene Oostryck
>
> On 13/02/2010, at 10:33 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>
> Hi Marlene,
> Eugene is correct the line-in connection isn't the same as a mic jack. The
> line-in requires a pre-amp of some kind before any audio will be detected.
> You'll need a USB headset.
> If you want to stick with Logitech they do have the "Logitech Clear Chat Pro
> USB Headset".   You can purchase through the Apple Store Australia
> for $89.95 Free Delivery.
>
> <http://store.apple.com/au/product/TP910ZM/A>
> Shop around, you might find a better price at a local shop.
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote:
>
> Hi Marlene,
> I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason:
> "Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a
> Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has
> power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be
> self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did
> this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would
> be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port."
> My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone.
>
>                       Regards,
>                       Eugene
>                   <(null) 4.tiff>
> On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote:
>
> Hello all
> I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful
> digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs.
> I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD
> with iMovie.
> I have - iMac 24" 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8)
> All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected
> 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a
> script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a
> voiceover using an external microphone.
> I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the
> sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic:
>  Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working
> correctly)
> I have plugged the external mic into the "audio In" and the "headphone"
> ports on the back of the iMac.
> I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input.
> I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to
> come up with anything.
> Any advice would be appreciated.
> Regards
>
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Re: iPad

[Glenn Nicholas]

I don't think we are going to see books disappear overnight because of
iPads/Kindles. But ... I do think a *lot* of people are going to be
reading emails, blogs, newspapers, books etc and updating social media
via iPads. With iWork, students won't need laptops at all, just an
iPad. So we are likely to see a lot less books printed, but more read.

Paper will be with us for some time of course, in various forms. But
over the last decade (with Apple at the forefront) we've seen an
explosion in electronic communications. And I think the iPad is going
to drive a new round of publishing industry transformation, just as
the iPod did for the music industry and the iPhone did for the
telecommunications industry.

Peter ... "Pretty much any activity which relies on having to deal
with business clients or the public (which is pretty much any
business) is going to need access to hardcopy records to back up
financial records, warranty issues, ownership rights ..."
Well, there are lot of businesses that transact online - including
some very big ones e.g iTunes, Google AdWords, Amazon, eBay, PayPal.
There are enforceable contracts in place that transfer ownership
rights, with no (or minimal, non critical use) of paper. So while
paper contracts aren't going to disappear overnight, the use of
electonic contracts is growing very rapidly.

Glenn Nicholas
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2010/1/29 Peter Hinchliffe :
>
>
> On 28/01/2010, at 12:55 PM, Mark Secker wrote:
>
>> I can people using products such as these to  replace magazines, periodicals 
>> and factual repository books (dictionaries/encyclopedias etc)... Our “normal 
>> computers, both desktop and laptop have already been doing this over the 
>> last 15 years...
>> Project Gutenberg and Google books  along with ewer devices like the iPhone 
>> & touch and Kindle and now the iPad will accelerate this...
>>
>> But... Don’t look at books dying  not in our lifetime, probably not even in 
>> the long term future
>> There is a very visceral connection with books that  no hand held device 
>> will emulate.
>
> I have to agree with your sentiments. Ever since I touched my first Apple IIe 
> in 1983, people have been predicting a "paperless" society. Here we are 
> nearly thirty years later and it's not close to happening. Further back than 
> that, the advent of television was predicting the death of the movie 
> industry. That hasn't happened either. Was has happened is that the print 
> industry and the movie industry have had to change the nature of their 
> products to keep them relevant. Yes, many of the smaller players will be 
> consumed by the juggernaut of changing technology, but it's going to be long, 
> long time before we see the ultimate demise of either of these industries; 
> and these are only two examples out of many.
>
>  Pretty much any activity which relies on having to deal with business 
> clients or the public (which is pretty much any business) is going to need 
> access to hardcopy records to back up financial records, warranty issues, 
> ownership rights, etc, etc. The list is endless. It doesn't take to much 
> thought to realise that as soon as the power to an electronic document 
> storage system fails, the documents cease to exist in any physical sense. We 
> are going to need paper for the foreseeable future.
>
> I could go on, but I won't, except to say that I had the delight of watching 
> Avatar in 3D at the Gold Class cinema at Innaloo on the weekend. In my 
> wildest imagination, I can't see how any handheld video device could match 
> that experience.
>
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Re: Freeware to change background of photo?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Preview can remove backgrounds.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2127316_using-preview-mac-osx-leopard.html

So does Keynote - it isn't freeware, but has Instant Alpha tool and is
much easier to use.

Glenn Nicholas
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2010/1/22 Steven Knowles :
>
> Hi all
>
> Anyone know of photo editing freeware/shareware which changes the background 
> of, say, a portrait photograph from, say, bland white or light colour to a 
> more 'corporate' background, whilst leaving the person untouched? I have 
> someone's passport photograph to be used for a corporate profile, and whist 
> the photograph itself is okay, the background is stark white. Well, almost 
> white. Bland anyway.
>
> I've looked at GraphicConverter, iPhoto, and a couple of other bits and 
> pieces that seem to have accumulated on my Mac, but none seem to have a 
> background adjustment feature.
>
> Cheers, Steven
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Re: iPhone 3G S Settings Menu PDF

[Glenn Nicholas]

That is a great resource Ronni, thanks.

Glenn Nicholas
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2010/1/11 Ronda Brown :
> Hello WAMUG members,
> I recently created a PDF explaining the 45 Settings Menu on the iPhone 3G
> S.
> It is a  16 page PDF with 45 Bookmarks, and is 578 KB size.
> If any WAMUG member wishes to download the PDF, I have uploaded it to my
> webpage.
> I've taken "Password Security" OFF the site for a few days.
> Instructions for downloading the PDF are on the webpage.
> <http://web.me.com/ronni/http___homepage.mac.com_ronni/iPhone_3G_S.html>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 17" MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo
> 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB
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Re: MailWasher

[Glenn Nicholas]

Nick,

Using Gmail (or Google Apps) means you get Google's spam and virus
filtering automatically. The spam filtering from Google is the most
accurate I've come across - it filters out all the bad, with only an
occasional spam email (maybe 1 or 2 per month, sometimes none) coming
through. When that happens, if you're using the webmail interface you
just press the Report Spam button and it goes away - it seems Google
acts on spam reports, as you don't get the same spam again.

If you are using your own domain name for mail, you can set up an SPF
(Sender Policy Framework) record to stop spammers sending email using
your address - this is how to set one up if you are using Google Apps:
http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=33786

Regards,

Glenn Nicholas
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2010/1/11 Nicholas Pyers :
>
> On 06/01/2010, at 5:29 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>>
>> Hi Nicholas,
>>
>> Have you thought of using a proxy email service to filter your email?
>> In this approach, a special server checks your email, runs a spam filter,
>> and holds back suspected spam.
>> You configure Mail to connect to this proxy server, rather than to your
>> ISP, to retrieve your freshly laundered email.
>>
>> Examples of such services are Spam Zapper
>> (http://www.no-junkmail.com/Individuals.html)
>> and
>> SaferSurf’s Spam Guard (http://www.nutzwerk.com/english/safersurf/).
>
> My email is currently hosted with pair.com
>
> Their junk e-mail filtering system now uses a separate server configuration
> to handle junk e-mail filtering and includes filtering features such as
> greylisting, the popular open-source software package SpamAssassin, and an
> open-source e-mail virus scanner, ClamAntiVirus. They currently use a
> customized version of SpamAssassin 3.2.
>
> http://www.pair.com/support/knowledge_base/e-mail/junk_e-mail_filtering_overview.html
>
> and it does filter a ton of spam out for me... but enough sneaks through and
> mail doesn't recognise it as such... and yes considering it got past pair's
> system I probably can't bitch about Apple's system.
>
> But I've seen others peoples mail through their normal ISPs mail servers and
> I've seen that Mail handles spam that is apparently sent to you from
> yourself or some else in your address book poorly :(
>
>
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Re: Google quirks

[Glenn Nicholas]

Severin,

Google doesn't treat NewArts and New Arts as the same. Compound words
are discrete - for example, search on "sand paper" and Google asks if
you mean sandpaper - "sandpaper" and "sand paper" are different.
Google also differentiates between singular and plural forms of a
word.

When figuring out what pages to return as relevant, Google (and other
search engines) work on a lot of different signals - domain name, page
title and anchor text (from inbound links) are all important signals.
Consider that some web pages about "New Arts (e.g the New Arts Gallery
website) also have domains with "newarts" contained within them (e.g.
www.newartsgallery.com). So signals for the compound form and your
combined form overlap, and the rankings you see flow from a
combination of these and other authority and relevance signals.

The more authority your site has the better it will rank.  A single
link from a reasonably authoritative site with "NewArts" in the anchor
text would make a big difference.

In practical terms, get a few good links with "NewArts" in the anchor
text and you'll probably rank very well for searches for newarts (but
probably not "new arts"). Which is what it seems you are after.

Glenn Nicholas
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2010/1/10 Severin Crisp :
>
> The responses I have received are helpful, but no one has commented why a
> request for "newarts" is treated the same as "new arts" it appears.
> Severin
>
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Re: Google quirks

[Glenn Nicholas]

Severin,

Google.com and Google.com.au deliver different results - using
google.com.au your site is coming up on page 1 for a search on
newarts.

If you want to improve your rankings, find ways to get good links to
your website from other websites - the more authoritative the website
the link comes from the better.  Currently you have no links to your
newarts.org.au website, which doesn't give you a very strong profile
in the eyes of the search engines (who, broadly speaking, treat links
to your website as positive 'votes' when determining search rankings).
You'll get better results from focussing on links to your site than
changing domain.

Glenn Nicholas
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2010/1/10 Severin Crisp :
>
> I administer a website for an organisation NewArts(Inc) of which I am
> secretary.  The previous version had a different name and we agreed to
> change the domain name to newarts.org.au for a number of very good.  While
> this is not a seriously distinctive name, our belief that "newarts" rather
> than "new arts"  would mean that we would float up in Google.  How wrong
> that appears to be.  Google.com does not rate us in the first five pages,
> Google.au is marginally better if you go to the suggested newarts.org.
> Adding some extras in the search will pick it up as I have added ketwords
> etc in the metadata.
> This is an unfortunate and annoying dilemma.  One solution is to take out
> another domain name - but what should that be?  That is a highly annoying
> route to take.
> I am surprised that Google in effect equates "newarts" with "new arts" in
> effect ignoring the space.  THe URL etc was directly submitted to Google in
> the usual way.
> Has anyone any tricks to offer on this one?
> Severin
>
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Re: Change of email address bulk mail out

[Glenn Nicholas]

Graeme,

A gmail account will work well, avoids the issues associated with
changing ISPs. The problem with names being taken already at yahoo,
hotmail and gmail is a big one - those 3 providers together service
more than 2 billion email addresses (12 mths ago, so more now) - so
the choices are getting more and more limited.

Possibly the gmail name checker is finding a space in your username?
If you entered a name like graeme, it should tell you that is taken
but offer some alternatives - choose one of those alternatives and
check that to see whether the checker works in those cases.

If you did choose you own domain, you are in the fortunate position of
having graemewinters.com as an option. Not everyone gets this chance.

Glenn Nicholas
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2009/12/31 Graeme Winters :
>
> Thank you Glenn for you helpful comments
> Now retired and active with family history am not sure that I have a need for 
> a domain name
> I attempted to obtain a gmail address today and met unexpected difficulties
> I attempted to use an address similar to that currently being used but 
> received an error message that I should only use letters between a-z, numbers 
> between 1-9 and periods.
> I was not told the address selected was not available just to use letters and 
> numbers as above.
>
> That I have done several times using variations including numbers with 
> g.winters but the error message has remained the same
> Have scanned a range of common problems on gmail's site but cannot identify 
> this one
> Any thoughts?
>
> Graeme
> On 31/12/2009, at 2:12 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
>
>>
>> Graeme,
>>
>> Separating your email address from your ISP is important for several reasons.
>>
>> If your email is owned by your ISP, you have created a major reason to
>> not move ISPs, even if there are better options available to you.
>> Broadband options are only going to increase, and it won't help to see
>> a great new broadband offer if you can't take it up without disrupting
>> your email. Changing email address takes a while, you need to have the
>> old and new operating together and give people some time to make the
>> change, so best to get it organised well before  changing ISP.
>>
>> If you run a business, it presents a much better image if you use your
>> business domain for your email - an ISP based email address may create
>> a bad impression.
>>
>> Getting your own domain based email is inexpensive.
>>
>> Register a domain with a domain registrar - a fee of between $10-25/yr
>> will get you a domain from a good registrar (although some charge a
>> lot more than this).
>>
>> Most domain registrars offer fairly cheap email hosting services,
>> although they may be quite basic and not include spam/virus filtering
>> features.
>>
>> If you are prepared to find out how to create your own MX records
>> (some domain registrars offer a DNS Hosting service to enable this,
>> others do it for free), you can use Google Apps Standard Edition. This
>> is a free service from Google that gives you full strength Gmail (7Gb
>> mailbox, 20Mb message sizes, POP/IMAP), Calendar and Docs accounts at
>> your domain e.g m...@mydomain.com
>> Google Apps: http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/group/index.html
>> Setting up MX records - US registrars:
>> http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=140034
>> General MX setup: http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=48242
>>
>> Google Apps Standard Edition is a great service. Note Google also
>> offer a Premium edition that costs $50/yr per account - for that you
>> get a 25Gb mailbox size rather than 7Gb, and access to a support line.
>> The Standard edition works fine - Google's sign up process is designed
>> to entice you to the Premium, so don't get distracted if you just want
>> Standard.
>>
>> Glenn Nicholas
>> OM4 ::
>>
>>
>>
>> 2009/12/30 Graeme Winters :
>>> Hi David
>>> You raise an interesting point with gmail
>>> I have been a long standing iinet user and while I do not have a problem
>>> with them I just feel that separating my ISP from my email may be in my best
>>> interests in the longer term
>>> I use their voip system so my calls are bundled with my internet service
>>> Do others see a benefit in separating the 2 functions?
>>> Graeme
>>> On 30/12/2009, at 7:58 PM, David Noel wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Brett --
>>>
>>> -- I've been meaning to put in a message about all the virtues of using
>>> gmail. I haven't put the necessary thought into this as yet, 

Re: Change of email address bulk mail out

[Glenn Nicholas]

Graeme,

Separating your email address from your ISP is important for several reasons.

If your email is owned by your ISP, you have created a major reason to
not move ISPs, even if there are better options available to you.
Broadband options are only going to increase, and it won't help to see
a great new broadband offer if you can't take it up without disrupting
your email. Changing email address takes a while, you need to have the
old and new operating together and give people some time to make the
change, so best to get it organised well before  changing ISP.

If you run a business, it presents a much better image if you use your
business domain for your email - an ISP based email address may create
a bad impression.

Getting your own domain based email is inexpensive.

Register a domain with a domain registrar - a fee of between $10-25/yr
will get you a domain from a good registrar (although some charge a
lot more than this).

Most domain registrars offer fairly cheap email hosting services,
although they may be quite basic and not include spam/virus filtering
features.

If you are prepared to find out how to create your own MX records
(some domain registrars offer a DNS Hosting service to enable this,
others do it for free), you can use Google Apps Standard Edition. This
is a free service from Google that gives you full strength Gmail (7Gb
mailbox, 20Mb message sizes, POP/IMAP), Calendar and Docs accounts at
your domain e.g m...@mydomain.com
Google Apps: http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/group/index.html
Setting up MX records - US registrars:
http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=140034
General MX setup: http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=48242

Google Apps Standard Edition is a great service. Note Google also
offer a Premium edition that costs $50/yr per account - for that you
get a 25Gb mailbox size rather than 7Gb, and access to a support line.
The Standard edition works fine - Google's sign up process is designed
to entice you to the Premium, so don't get distracted if you just want
Standard.

Glenn Nicholas
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> Hi David
> You raise an interesting point with gmail
> I have been a long standing iinet user and while I do not have a problem
> with them I just feel that separating my ISP from my email may be in my best
> interests in the longer term
> I use their voip system so my calls are bundled with my internet service
> Do others see a benefit in separating the 2 functions?
> Graeme
> On 30/12/2009, at 7:58 PM, David Noel wrote:
>
> Hi Brett --
>
> -- I've been meaning to put in a message about all the virtues of using
> gmail. I haven't put the necessary thought into this as yet, but here is an
> instance where it could be good for you.
>
> -- When you have set up a gmail account, you can ask it to check your other
> email accounts (obviously you have to tell it your passwords for these) and
> to forward on these messages to your gmail account. If you want, it will
> then delete these messages from the other account.
>
> -- Most of the other advantages of gmail are the extensive free space
> available (currently 7.4 Gb for each user), which with message labelling and
> whole-of-area search means you never have to worry about email backups or
> deletes again. You can send messages to yourself with data files attached,
> as aquick backup of your current working file, scan of your passport, etc,
> these are then permanently available anywhere in the world. HTH.
>
> Cheers --
>
> David Noel
> 2009 Dec 30
>
> 
>
> On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Brett Carboni 
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all, I'm thinking of changing from Bigpond to TPG but my
>> "bigpond.net.au" email address is over 10 years old and I don't want to lose
>> contacts.
>>
>> I am trying to get a nominal account which will let me keep this active.
>>
>> Does anyone know of an emailing program which will let you address an
>> email to everyone in your Mail.app database so you can do a bulk mail out
>> saying you have changed your email address?
>>
>> T.I.A.
>>
>> Brett
>> Tsunami
>>
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Re: Ringtones

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Kim,

This process gets you a ringtone using iTunes and Audacity.
Audacity: audacity.sourceforge.net - easy to install, just follow the
instructions.
Note you'll need to have the LAME extension to Audacity to be able to
export to mp3:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=install&i=lame-mp3

If you already have your ringtone in mp3 format skip to 5. below.
1. Get an MP3 file of the song you want to use
2. Open the MP3 in Audacity (and make sure you've got the LAME
extension so you can export to MP3)
3. Select the segment you want to use - say 30sec (find a nice section
that loops if you can) - click and drag to select sections in Audacity
4. Use File, Export Selection to export the segment as an MP3
5. In Finder double click the .mp3 to open it in iTunes
6. In iTunes Right click the song and click Convert to AAC - this
creates a .m4a version of the song
7. In iTunes right click the new .m4a song and click Show in Finder
8. In Finder change the file extension from .m4a to .m4r
9. In Finder change the filename of the song so it doesn't match the
mp3 filename in iTunes
10. In Finder, open your Music folder and find the Ringtones folder
inside iTunes Music - drag and drop the file in to your iTunes
ringtones folder
11. In Finder double click the .m4r song - it should now appear in the
iTunes interface in your Ringtones folder
12. Sync your iPhone and your new ringtone will be available

Glenn Nicholas
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2009/12/28 Kim Maher :
> Hi All
> Has anyone found an easy way to convert a song into a ringtone?  I have used
> "GarageBand", but I have not had a lot of success.  I have had "4Media
> iPhone Ringtone Maker” recommended, has anyone used this program?
>
>  Your Apple Bore
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Re: iiNet BOB router

[Glenn Nicholas]

I've installed a Bob unit at our new office.

It is a VOIP enabled Belkin ADSL modem underneath - same management
interface and all.

I'm not sure if iiNet have any more 'direct control'. They do
pre-configure the modem with your username/password, as well as your
VOIP settings. So the initial setup is very easy.  Only problem is
that when you turn on the wireless security, the modem drops all the
settings and you have to enter them yourself. A bit tricky if you
haven't used the Belkin interface before - if not for that, the setup
would be plug & play easy.

The wireless on our Bob unit was a bit flaky, I've just had a
replacement unit delivered and it seems to be a lot better now.

The VOIP handsets are Ok.Very slow to dial out, but call quality is good.

Glenn Nicholas
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2009/12/21 "F.W. Hänel" :
>
> Hello all,
>
> Has anyone tried out iiNets BOB router/modem.
>
> Is it as good as iiNet claims ?
>
> Or is it just another way of having more direct control over the the 
> connection ?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Walter
>
>
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Re: Replacement for Appleworks database?

[Glenn Nicholas]

David,

While not the same as a Mac database, you could consider one of the
open source LAMP frameworks (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). You can
develop on your Mac, deploy to a web server and your apps would run
over the web. Using a framework like WordPress (WordPress.org)  and
the WordPress plugin framework, you can develop flexible, maintainable
applications.  Other frameworks are Drupal and Joomla.

You'll find there are a lot of resources available to bring you up to
speed on PHP and MySQL.

WordPress and MAMP (Mac OSX, Apache, MySQL, PHP):
http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress_Locally_on_Your_Mac_With_MAMP

In addition to core PHP/MySQL functions, WordPress distributions
include extended libraries such as jQuery that can add a lot of user
interface magic to apps without destroying accessibility or SEO:
http://jqueryui.com/demos/

Cost: $0

Glenn Nicholas
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2009/12/19 David Noel :
>
> Hi Gang --
>
> -- I'm still using Appleworks (6.2.9) extensively, because I have most
> of my data in Appleworks databases, and haven't found a more modern
> substitute. To be workable for me, the new application would need to
> be able to Import .cwk database files and convert them to its own
> format, also it would need at least the same functionality as AW --
> calculated fields, ability to handle 2-byte characters (Chinese), etc.
>  Any ideas. please?
>
> Cheers --
>
> David Noel
> 2009 Dec 19
>
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Re: Emails show time 3hrs behind

[Glenn Nicholas]

I don't use Entourage, but maybe check it for a time zone setting.

http://www.entourage.mvps.org/faq_topic/time.html

Entourage -> General Preferences. Under the Calendar tab, choose the
correct time zone.

Regards,

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2009/12/17 Denise Williams :
>
> Hi Glen
> Yes I was thinking the same thing except that I'd say it's going via India
> or somewhere that is BEHIND Perth time by 3 hrs - Our East is 3 hrs ahead so
> it would have said 11am.
> Just a bit confusing for my recipients. BTW what time does it say this email
> is being sent to you? My clock now says 9.40am.
>
> Regards
>
> Denise Williams
> PH 9447 3468
> MOB 0417 184592
> chri...@iinet.net.au
>
>
>
>> Denise,
>>
>> Sounds like the email is being routed through a mail server based in
>> Melbourne/Sydney (3 hrs ahead of WA), and the mail is picking up a
>> timestamp at that point.
>>
>> Glenn Nicholas
>> OM4 ::
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 2009/12/17 Denise Williams :
>>>
>>> Hi All
>>> I'm using Entourage for my emails and I've been told by a recipient that the
>>> time I sent an email is 3 hours BEFORE. Ie I sent an email this morning at
>>> 8am and he said it showed as sent at 5am. But his computer showed it being
>>> received at 8am so his clock is right. My iMac shows the correct time in my
>>> top right hand panel so is there another clock within Entourage?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any help
>>>
>>> Denise Williams
>>> PH 9447 3468
>>> MOB 0417 184592
>>> chri...@iinet.net.au
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: Emails show time 3hrs behind

[Glenn Nicholas]

Denise,

Sounds like the email is being routed through a mail server based in
Melbourne/Sydney (3 hrs ahead of WA), and the mail is picking up a
timestamp at that point.

Glenn Nicholas
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2009/12/17 Denise Williams :
>
> Hi All
> I'm using Entourage for my emails and I've been told by a recipient that the
> time I sent an email is 3 hours BEFORE. Ie I sent an email this morning at
> 8am and he said it showed as sent at 5am. But his computer showed it being
> received at 8am so his clock is right. My iMac shows the correct time in my
> top right hand panel so is there another clock within Entourage?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Denise Williams
> PH 9447 3468
> MOB 0417 184592
> chri...@iinet.net.au
>
>
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Re: Var file

[Glenn Nicholas]

Justin, deleting /var is not a good idea.  It is one of the core
Unix/Linux top level directories, used for variable files (e.g logs,
spool files)

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2009/12/15 Ronda Brown :
> Hi Justin,
>
> Is it /var/root/  in a folder called Library (from old Mac)?
> Normally nothing in /var/root is necessary and this folder can be safely
> deleted, if you don't use the following.
>
> There actually IS something in /var/root/library which is sort of important.
> For some strange reason login hooks and logout hooks are stored in
> /var/root/library/preferences/com.apple.loginwindow.plist. of course, not
> many people use those but if you do use them and completely delete
> /var/root/library then any login and logout hooks will disappear.
>
> Sent from Ronni's iPhone
> On 15/12/2009, at 2:04 PM, Justin Davies  wrote:
>
>
> Hi all, I just recently upgraded to new macbook and in migrating the content
> across I have a folder called "var (from old mac) which has about 775 mg of
> system looking folders. It is safe to delete this?
>
> Many thanks in advance.
> Best regards
>
>
>
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Re: mobile me

[Glenn Nicholas]

If you just want to use forms in an iWeb site, you can use Wufoo forms.
http://wufoo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=385

Regards,

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>
>
> On 30/11/2009, at 1:08 PM, Martin Sulkowski wrote:
>
>> Hi Peter
>>
>> I'm an absolute novice on this topic what do I need php for?
>>
>
>
> You may not need it, but if you use a template-driven web site kit like 
> Sandvox or RapidWeaver which allows the creation of pages such as Contact 
> Forms where visitors can send a message from the page itself, some form of 
> background scripting is required on the web server to support these. One of 
> the most popular scripting languages these days is php, and software such as 
> RapidWeaver relies on it being available. MobileMe does not provide this.
>
> --
>
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> FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
> Perth, Western Australia
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Re: Free webinar / web conferencing solutions on Mac ?

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Steven,

You can have a look at DimDim.

http://www.dimdim.com/

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2009/11/30 Steven Knowles :
>
> Presented with the usual overload of information via a web search, has anyone 
> already had good experience with any free web conferencing or webinar 
> solutions on the Mac? I need to present what I'm doing on my screen to 
> multiple other parties, these other parties using a variety of Mac and 
> Windows platforms.
>
> I know of Skype screen share, however it seems that Skype is limited to 
> sharing your screen with only one other party, besides I've found Skype 
> screen share to be lacking when it comes to overall performance and 
> transmission delays of the screen activity. I need voice to be carried at the 
> same time as what's on my screen.
>
> Thankful for any tips.
>
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Re: Creating high resolution PDF

[Glenn Nicholas]

Yes Ronni, iWork is a great tool, and I've been using it for a few
years. I got '09 as soon as it came out. I found the jump from
Powerpoint to Keynote was immediate, and I didn't use ppt again. But
while I use Pages/Numbers in some situations, I still mainly use
Word/Excel because they have some specific features that are really
useful - pivot tables and audit in Excel, and styles/macros in Word.
The hi res PDF issue from Word has been bugging me though, now neatly
solved.

Thanks everyone for contributing.

Glenn Nicholas



2009/11/15 Ronda Brown :
>
> Hi Glenn,
>
> Yeah, give Word the flick ;-) Once you use iWork '09 you won't be 
> disappointed.
>
> Quick Tips: iWork '09
> <http://theappleblog.com/2009/06/23/quick-tips-iwork-09/>
>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
>
> 17" MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo
> 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB
> OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard
>
> On 15/11/2009, at 10:54 AM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
>
>>
>> James,
>>
>> I went back and did a test, and sure enough when importing 72dpi
>> images and creating a PDF, Word and Pages come up with the same
>> result. But if you import a hi res JPG image, the Word version loses
>> quality in the final PDF (and as you point out this happens during the
>> import into Word, not the creation of the PDF).
>>
>> Nicholas - the styles in Pages are good, I agree.
>>
>> Glenn Nicholas
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 2009/11/15 James Devenish :
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Mac OS X's built-in Save as PDF produces high-res, lossless PDF files.
>>> It uses the document's images with no loss of quality -- can't get any
>>> higher res than that! It is also the reason that Mac PDFs are often
>>> larger than Adobe PDFs (Acrobat compresses images to lower quality for
>>> smaller file size by default).
>>>
>>> If you find that PDFs from Word are low-res, that's because Word
>>> converts many standard high res formats (e.g., PDF) down to 72 dpi
>>> upon import. Only a few formats escape this butchering...perhaps
>>> Microsoft's own Windows Metafile Format. This is one reason of many
>>> many reasons why Word is the bane of people who work in the printing
>>> industry.
>>>
>>> Pages is a much better programme for many purposes (in fact, after
>>> using Pages I've realised how bad Word is, to the extent that I now
>>> believe Word is a major killer of office productivity and probably
>>> costs the world unfathomable $$ in lost time and labour).
>>> Unfortunately Pages has one major flaw - outline numbering doesn't
>>> work automatically. For me this is a show-stopper with long technical
>>> documents.
>>>
>>> James
>
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Re: Creating high resolution PDF

[Glenn Nicholas]

James,

I went back and did a test, and sure enough when importing 72dpi
images and creating a PDF, Word and Pages come up with the same
result. But if you import a hi res JPG image, the Word version loses
quality in the final PDF (and as you point out this happens during the
import into Word, not the creation of the PDF).

Nicholas - the styles in Pages are good, I agree.

Glenn Nicholas




2009/11/15 James Devenish :
>
> Hi,
>
> Mac OS X's built-in Save as PDF produces high-res, lossless PDF files.
> It uses the document's images with no loss of quality -- can't get any
> higher res than that! It is also the reason that Mac PDFs are often
> larger than Adobe PDFs (Acrobat compresses images to lower quality for
> smaller file size by default).
>
> If you find that PDFs from Word are low-res, that's because Word
> converts many standard high res formats (e.g., PDF) down to 72 dpi
> upon import. Only a few formats escape this butchering...perhaps
> Microsoft's own Windows Metafile Format. This is one reason of many
> many reasons why Word is the bane of people who work in the printing
> industry.
>
> Pages is a much better programme for many purposes (in fact, after
> using Pages I've realised how bad Word is, to the extent that I now
> believe Word is a major killer of office productivity and probably
> costs the world unfathomable $$ in lost time and labour).
> Unfortunately Pages has one major flaw - outline numbering doesn't
> work automatically. For me this is a show-stopper with long technical
> documents.
>
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Re: Creating high resolution PDF

[Glenn Nicholas]

I've been using Word for business docs, but also have Pages.
This could be a good reason to bite the bullet and leave (too many)
years of practice with Word styles behind.

Glenn Nicholas


2009/11/14 Ronda Brown :
>
>
> On 14/11/2009, at 2:08 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote:
>
>>
>> It is very easy to create a low resolution PDF file on a Mac, just
>> using the built in Save as PDF feature from the Mac's print function.
>> But what are the options for creating hi res PDF files?
>>
>> I understand the full version of Adobe Acrobat (about $550 AUD) can do
>> it. And I'm sure InDesign does as well.
>> Are there simpler (less expensive) options anyone can recommend?
>
> Hi Glenn,
>
> Pages in iWork you can export your document at high resolution PDF.
> "PDF files can be created using an image quality of good, better, or best. 
> When the image quality is set to best, the resolution of images isn't scaled 
> down.
> When the image quality is set to better, images are downsampled to 150 dpi. 
> When the image quality is set to good, images are downsampled to 72 dpi.
> Images without an alpha channel are JPEG compressed with a compression level 
> of 0.7 at the good setting and 0.9 at the better setting."
>
> Cheers,
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Creating high resolution PDF

[Glenn Nicholas]

It is very easy to create a low resolution PDF file on a Mac, just
using the built in Save as PDF feature from the Mac's print function.
But what are the options for creating hi res PDF files?

I understand the full version of Adobe Acrobat (about $550 AUD) can do
it. And I'm sure InDesign does as well.
Are there simpler (less expensive) options anyone can recommend?

Glenn Nicholas


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Re: Content management systems

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Peter,

Older style static HTML/XHTML web sites work by having actual
HTML/XHTML files that you copy to a web server using ftp. To change a
web page, you change the file.

The newer generation of websites based on a Content Management System
(CMS) store a representation of the web pages in a database (often
MySQL, if it is an open source CMS).  When a page is requested by the
web server, the CMS gets the content from the database and with a bit
of magic converts that into an HTML/XHTML web page which is sent off
to the web server. Using a CMS you are just changing the content, not
a static web page, and as soon as the content is updated, the next
time a page is served it uses the fresh content. No ftp involved.

An easy (and free) way to see how this all works is to go to
http://wordpress.com and sign up for a free WordPress blog. You'll be
able to log in to your site and use the WordPress dashboard to update
your content, upload images etc.  WordPress.com is a fully hosted
option, you can also go to WordPress.org, download the open source
software (free) and follow the instructions to install on your own
server. You'll need to have Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP)
installed and running on your server. You can install WordPress on
OS/X as well, as it has the LAMP stack available. But you'll find the
WordPress.com option an easy way to find out what it is all about.

WordPress, Joomla and Drupal are the 3 major CMS' that run on LAMP.
All of them let you build complete websites, with web pages,
integrated blogs and various other options.

Glenn Nicholas
OM4 ::


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>
> A mate of mine asked me about Content management systems or CMS so that he
> can upload pics and content to his website. I know very little about them -
> is their a favourite package? Are they just an integrated web authoring tool
> with built in FTP to upload content?
>
> Any help or advice would be appreciated.
>
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Re: iMac 20" G5 screen repair

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks Charles,
That is a lot less than the $USD estimate. Good to know.

Glenn Nicholas


2009/11/3 Charles Taylor :
>
> Hi Glenn,
>
> Of course you could just replace the machine (the new ones do look good) but
> then you would be stuck with an otherwise good machine that has a very low
> resale value.
>
> However the damage to your screen certainly appears to be just the LCD
> panel, of which we have a couple good secondhand ones in stock.
>
> The cost to you would be approximately $500.00 fitted (by Apple certified
> technician).
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Re: iMac 20" G5 screen repair

[Glenn Nicholas]

The 2nd monitor option certainly seems a much better way to get the
machine going than a screen repair.
Really appreciate everyone's help on this one.

Glenn Nicholas


2009/11/2 Dark1 :
>
> Although there's no comparison in quality you can get a 20" BenQ LCD for
> around $150 and a 23.5" for around $230.  Perhaps you'd be better off
> getting one of those and using your distorted iMac screen as a secondary
> monitor.
>
> Ruben
>
>>
>> A lcd for a g5 imac 20" will run around the $900 mark if you go to an auth
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>>> Hi Wamuggers,
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>>> Our iMac G5 20" took a swan dive recently. The display is still
>>> working, but there is some kind of damage at the top of the screen
>>> that shows two ink-blot style marks bleeding down from the top of the
>>> screen. Below that damage there is a 2cm wide set of vertical lines
>>> being displayed down the full height of the screen - almost looks like
>>> a vertical split bar.
>>>
>>> A 'screenshot' showing the damage is here:
>>> http://om4.com.au/imac-g5-screen-damage/
>>>
>>> Bottom line - can it be fixed? What is it likely to cost compared to
>>> cost of a new iMac.
>>>
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Re: iMac 20" G5 screen repair

[Glenn Nicholas]

Thanks everyone for all the information, I can see the main options are:
- contents insurance
- external monitor circa $400
- get a new iMac (or a new 'old' iMac)

I agree the 27" Macs are pretty interesting.

Glenn Nicholas

2009/11/1 Stuart Evans :
>
> Hi Glen,
>
> Neil is correct. If any resellers have stock, Apple have reduced all iMacs
> by around $700. We have our last 24" iMac in the store which is now $1698.
> The stock of our 'old' iMacs got snapped up in a couple of days. We have a
> 27" iMac next to the 24" and you can see the difference in the colour and
> sharpness of the display. I love my MacBook Pro but I think a 27" iMac is
> going to be my Christmas present.  :-)
>
> Cheers,
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> On 1/11/09 2:57 PM, "Neil Houghton"  wrote:
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>>
>> Hi Glen,
>>
>> Another option if you want to move up to a nice intel iMac but can't quite
>> spring for the price of the new models (beautiful & excellent value as they
>> are!) is that stock of the previous model iMacs seems to being cleared at
>> much reduced prices (I noticed a 24" "was $2499" "now $1699" recently - but
>> you may find better).
>>
>> Personally, I wouldn't spend much money on repairing a 20" G5 iMac but if
>> memory serves me correctly they have a video out port - so if you wanted to
>> get a bit more life out of it you could always plug an external monitor into
>> it - not a pretty solution but there are some cheap monitors out there...
>>
>>
>> Just some thoughts.
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Neil
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iMac 20" G5 screen repair

[Glenn Nicholas]

Hi Wamuggers,

Our iMac G5 20" took a swan dive recently. The display is still
working, but there is some kind of damage at the top of the screen
that shows two ink-blot style marks bleeding down from the top of the
screen. Below that damage there is a 2cm wide set of vertical lines
being displayed down the full height of the screen - almost looks like
a vertical split bar.

A 'screenshot' showing the damage is here:
http://om4.com.au/imac-g5-screen-damage/

Bottom line - can it be fixed? What is it likely to cost compared to
cost of a new iMac.


Glenn Nicholas


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