Re: Time Machine configuration...?

2021-01-19 Thread Bill Spencer
Well, I have no idea how it happened, but the iTunes drive is already getting backed up. So I bothered you for nothing, more or less. Thanks! Bill On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:45:49 PM UTC-5 john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > > On Jan 18, 2021, at 3:05 PM, Bill Spencer wro

Re: Time Machine configuration...?

2021-01-19 Thread Bill Spencer
wrote: > > > On Jan 17, 2021, at 8:39 AM, Bill Spencer wrote: > > Thank you both for this information. Unfortunately I am not in a position > to buy another external HD so I will have to manage with what I have. In > reading through your comments, I realized that there's n

Re: Time Machine configuration...?

2021-01-17 Thread Bill Spencer
nes material back to the newly-reformatted external iTunes drive 6. Set up Time Machine to back up the external iTunes drive to the newly-formatted external HD Will this approach work? Or, what do I need to change in that proposal? Again, my thanks for your input. Bill On Friday, Janua

Re: Mail vs. Gmail...?

2020-08-08 Thread Bill Spencer
wrote: > > Version of OS X? The way Mail has handled GMail accounts has changed over > the versions. > > Is Gmail set to be accessed as an IMAP account? << > GMail lets you select folders to NOT synch with desktop clients, this > might be the issue with your spam folder. > &

Mail vs. Gmail...?

2020-08-07 Thread Bill Spencer
ce, just not in Mail. The web interface issues apply regardless of whether I use Chrome or Safari. Any ideas will be gratefully received. Thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.15.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group,

Re: OT: iPod upgrade question

2020-05-16 Thread Bill Spencer
And is there a better place for me to ask iPod-related questions and get advice, since after all this is an iMac list? Thanks--Bill On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 6:22:31 PM UTC-4, Bill Spencer wrote: > > Thanks, I will. To clarify, I will *not* be doing this myself, but asking > a

Re: OT: iPod upgrade question

2020-04-29 Thread Bill Spencer
Thanks, I will. To clarify, I will *not* be doing this myself, but asking a shop or a techie with experience to do it. Bill On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 8:08:54 PM UTC-4, John from Wisconsin wrote: > > I would check with Other World Computing at www.macsales.com. Thy might > even hav

Re: Remote acess question

2020-03-24 Thread Bill Spencer
My father is on TEN-point-TEN-point-FIVE. Sorry if there was any confusion. On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 2:28:05 PM UTC-4, Skyvalley Higher Praise wrote: > > Hi Bill, > > Even though you haven't stated if he has the T.V. software installed, it > sounds like Team Viewer is

Re: Remote acess question

2020-03-23 Thread Bill Spencer
He is on 10.10.5, and my version of TeamViewer says his is too old. Does that mean I have to back out to a prior version...is that what you're saying? Sorry to be dense, but...well, there we are. Thanks! Bill On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 10:28:17 AM UTC-4, Skyvalley Higher Praise wrote: &

Re: Catalina vs. iTunes: some questions

2019-10-25 Thread Bill Spencer
On Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 12:07:53 PM UTC-4, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > > > On Oct 23, 2019, at 10:48 AM, Bill Spencer > > wrote: > > >>- >>Will my classic iPod (the last model they made) still work with >>Catalina a

Re: Catalina vs. iTunes: some questions

2019-10-24 Thread Bill Spencer
Thanks! Some minor amplification below. On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 1:04:43 PM UTC-4, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > > > On Oct 23, 2019, at 3:41 AM, William Spencer > wrote: > > > Hi there: I have not yet installed Catalina and need to know a couple of > things first, please: >

Re: Reconfiguring AirPort Express?

2017-12-28 Thread Bill Spencer
I've connected it to the Mini via an ethernet cable and it is not showing up in either AirPort Utility or Network settings that I can see. Grrr. On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 12:29:06 PM UTC-5, Clark Martin wrote: > > The Airport Express I used had an Ethernet port on it you should be able >

Re: Reconfiguring AirPort Express?

2017-12-28 Thread Bill Spencer
Never mind the last reply I made, I think I'm on the right track...for now. On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 12:29:06 PM UTC-5, Clark Martin wrote: > > The Airport Express I used had an Ethernet port on it you should be able > to connect a cable directly from that to a computer and access that w

Re: Extracting audio-only from DVD audio

2017-10-18 Thread Bill Spencer
Thank you for the link...but it seems to be in French, and thus not accessible to my mono-lingual brain. FYI the recording specifies 5.1 Dolby Digital AC-3 and DTS Surround Sound, and that it plays on all DVD-Audio and DVD-Video players. Am I out of luck? Thanks! Bill On Wednesday, October

Re: Digest for imac...@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

2017-04-23 Thread Bill Spencer
To clarify: I'm using a FW to Thunderbolt adapter to connect. On Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 8:11:27 AM UTC-4, Colin Yarwood wrote: > > Bill > > Q. Aren't you short a FireWire socket on the mini to connect the iSight > camera? > > Other Mac Mini users seem to use

FaceTime/iSight question(s)

2017-04-22 Thread Bill Spencer
in microphone? - My parents' iPad is what I tried calling; I heard the dialing/ringing sound but they show no indication that I tried contact them. I assume that will change once I get the above resolved...? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in M

Re: Touch-screen monitor question

2017-03-31 Thread Bill Spencer
Man, I looked and looked on their site and got nothing. What's your magic formula, anyway? This should do the trick perfectly. Thanks! Bill On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 6:27:25 PM UTC-4, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > Yeah, I suspect so. 16:9 is pretty much the standard aspec

Re: Touch-screen monitor question

2017-03-31 Thread Bill Spencer
I can gather. Based on that Newegg search it seems that +/- $500 is the lowest price we'll find...? Bill On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 2:12:08 PM UTC-4, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > Also, looking for 17-20” models brought up a whole bunch at around $500…I > think the pricing

Touch-screen monitor question

2017-03-31 Thread Bill Spencer
Hi there: What choices are there for a 19" 5:4 (or could be 4:3...) touchscreen monitor? Is there anything below around $500? That's all I can find but I may well be looking in the wrong places or the wrong ways. As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Ma

Re: iTunes won't burn a playlist in order

2017-02-19 Thread Bill Spencer
Thanks, I searched and searched in the Apple support pages and got nothing. This did it. Merci! Bill On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 1:32:28 PM UTC-5, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > > > On Feb 18, 2017, at 7:59 PM, Bill Spencer > > wrote: > > > > Hi t

iTunes won't burn a playlist in order

2017-02-18 Thread Bill Spencer
Hi there: Whenever I try to burn a playlist to CD via iTunes (12.5.5.5), it insists on burning the tracks in the reverse order from what I want. I am tired of wasting all those discs. How do I get it to burn in the right order? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in

Re: CD won't import

2017-02-05 Thread Bill Spencer
Yes it was. How would I check it, please? On Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 12:06:49 PM UTC-5, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > > > On Feb 4, 2017, at 3:12 PM, Bill Spencer > > wrote: > > > > Doesn't play in iTunes. But I put it in my wife's older

Re: CD won't import

2017-02-04 Thread Bill Spencer
Doesn't play in iTunes. But I put it in my wife's older iMac and it imported into her iTunes fine (if slowly) so I just copied the files across and I guess I'm okay. Should probably burn a new disc just on principle. Thanks! On Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 3:51:46 PM UTC-5, joh...@pharmacy.ar

Re: Error 36 while copying a file

2017-01-29 Thread Bill Spencer
The solution was for my source to add the file to his Dropbox account and then have me download it from there. Everything is now fine. Many thanks for everyone's suggestions! Bill On Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10:35:38 PM UTC-5, ValterV wrote: > > Il giorno 28/01/17 01.58, "

Re: Error 36 while copying a file

2017-01-27 Thread Bill Spencer
The file would not copy to the flash drive any more than it would to the SSD on the Mini. My source has kindly placed a slightly lower resolution version on his Dropbox account, which I am downloading as we speak. We shall see... Bill On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 4:04:25 PM UTC-5, ValterV

Re: Error 36 while copying a file

2017-01-27 Thread Bill Spencer
P.S.: It plays fine on my Windows laptop at the office... On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 9:45:30 AM UTC-5, Bill Spencer wrote: > > Hi there: I got two DVDs last night from a friend, which include three > videos recorded last month. Two files on one DVD and one on the other. The > d

Error 36 while copying a file

2017-01-27 Thread Bill Spencer
method I can use to copy the file to my Mac for editing, one that avoids this error? This is a very time-sensitive project--it must be complete by Tuesday of next week at the very latest--and I will be very grateful for any thoughts or suggestions on this point. Thanks! Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac

Re: MediaHuman Audio Converter?

2017-01-05 Thread Bill Spencer
some mind-numbing process for converting the cued track(s) to something else, but I cannot make head or tail out of how to do so...you hit one of those later zero-birthdays and this is what you get, apparently. Bill On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 4:04:46 PM UTC-5, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote

Re: How to create a "video" out of an audio clip and a still image?

2017-01-05 Thread Bill Spencer
I found TunestoTube.com and that did the trick. But thanks also for the hints, I will use them in the future! Bill On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 9:19:57 AM UTC-5, tiik wrote: > > It's pretty easy. > > Just Import or DRAG&DROP a photo jpeg to iMovie. > It can be related

How to create a "video" out of an audio clip and a still image?

2016-12-27 Thread Bill Spencer
for the full 12 minutes it takes to play the audio. I have never used iMovie before and the tutorials I have come across up to now are not helping at all. Anyone have advice on how I can proceed? As always, my thanks in advance! **** Bill Spencer in Maryalnd 2014 Mini, 10.11.som

Macs and viruses

2016-11-18 Thread Bill Spencer
r website, etc., and needing/wanting to keep her old messages in one place.) As always, my thanks in advance! ***** Bill Spencer in Maryland Older iMac and newer Mini, OS-es as above. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those u

How to keep the thing from going to sleep

2016-11-01 Thread Bill Spencer
worked...I still had to jiggle the mouse from time to time to be sure it all went correctly. What was I missing? I (obviously) don't really want to have to babysit the system like that in the future when doing this. As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spenc

Re: Can't import a CD to iTunes

2016-10-17 Thread Bill Spencer
Well, I got it to work by (I guess) tricking the system somehow. I told iTunes to import it, at the same time as telling Audacity to open one of the tracks on the disc. So there we are. Bill On Friday, October 14, 2016 at 3:10:10 PM UTC-4, Bill Spencer wrote: > > Yes, I can play it in t

Re: Can't import a CD to iTunes

2016-10-14 Thread Bill Spencer
Yes, I can play it in the car, but I haven't tried it in another machine yet... On Friday, October 14, 2016 at 2:30:16 PM UTC-4, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > > > On Oct 14, 2016, at 10:16 AM, Bill Spencer > wrote: > > > > Hi there: Every once in a

Can't import a CD to iTunes

2016-10-14 Thread Bill Spencer
t work. Any ideas on why, or on how to resolve this? As always, my thanks in advance! Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac

Re: Feeling very stupid about printer setup...

2016-10-05 Thread Bill Spencer
Once I got home and could see for myself what was going on I could resolve it in a snap. Thanks to all! Bill On Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 4:11:21 PM UTC-4, Russell Courtenay wrote: > > What's weird though is we have an older Epson wifi printer (older than > AirPrint) so we have

Feeling very stupid about printer setup...

2016-10-04 Thread Bill Spencer
l all print once I get it straightened out...I think. A quick word of advice on how to get the printer onto the new network will be much appreciated. Apologies, and thanks! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland Mac Mini 2.6 GHz i5/10.11.6 -- You received this message because you are a me

Re: Printer recommendations?

2016-09-29 Thread Bill Spencer
Unfortunately, the print quality is already suffering noticeably. Bill On Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 7:47:47 AM UTC-4, ns wrote: > > Search on how to reset the drum counter and see if the print quality > suffers. > > On Sep 28, 2016, at 10:28 PM, William Spencer > wrote:

FW adapter choices?

2016-04-20 Thread Bill Spencer
Hi there: I want to connect an iSight camera to my Mini. Is there much of any difference in connection quality between a FW-to-Thunderbolt adapter vs. a FW-to-USB 3.0 adapter? Thanks! ** Bill in Maryland Late-2014 Mini, 256gb solid-state drive, 8gb RAM, current OS -- You

HD capacity needs for storing audio CDs

2015-10-02 Thread Bill Spencer
ompromising the audio quality? In short, what do I need to bear in mind if I decide to transfer them all? As always, my thanks in advance! Bill Spencer in Maryland late 2014 Mini/256gb SSD/10.10.4 (I think) -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for th

Intego?

2015-05-15 Thread Bill Spencer
Is Intego a worthwhile product? A co-worker uses it, but then again he also uses MacKeeper, so I dunno... Thanks! Bill in Maryland -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http

Re: I get to buy a new computer!

2015-05-02 Thread Bill Spencer
On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 1:49:22 PM UTC-4, Bill Spencer wrote: > > > > On Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1:39:33 PM UTC-4, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu > wrote: >> >> >> > On Apr 24, 2015, at 10:24 AM, Brandon Nichols >> wrote: >> > >&g

Re: I get to buy a new computer!

2015-04-30 Thread Bill Spencer
extra during that time. Or I may just lose patience and get the thing right away, we'll see. And it should all come in at a bit over a kilo-buck, including tax. My thanks for everyone's input! Bill -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a grou

Re: I get to buy a new computer!

2015-04-30 Thread Bill Spencer
that time. Or I may just lose patience and get the thing anyway, we'll see. My thanks for everyone's input! Bill -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac

Re: I get to buy a new computer!

2015-04-23 Thread Bill Spencer
On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 9:22:49 PM UTC-4, Bill Spencer wrote: > > > > On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 11:43:01 PM UTC-4, > joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: >> >> >> > On Apr 22, 2015, at 7:31 PM, Jim Scott wrote: >> > >> > Most

Re: I get to buy a new computer!

2015-04-23 Thread Bill Spencer
rackball, M570, because of pain issues in my hand/wrist), would I really need to replace those? I will most likely get the best internal drive I can manage, because I've been increasingly unhappy with the molasses-like response of the standard-issue one. Also, since I haven't bought a

I get to buy a new computer!

2015-04-22 Thread Bill Spencer
ice limit of $1,250 or so. My thanks in advance for your thoughts and suggestions! Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion (10.7.5) -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ i

Re: Another DVD-conversion question

2015-01-25 Thread Bill Spencer
On Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 9:26:05 PM UTC-5, tcora wrote: > > On 25 Jan 2015, at 9:01 PM, Bill Spencer > > wrote: > > > > > > Thank you, Dan…these steps looks not too bad all told. I've purchased > the current MacThe Ripper Pro package (it looks li

Re: Another DVD-conversion question

2015-01-25 Thread Bill Spencer
er I'm trying to do this on is the newer Mac, using 10.9.5) I downloaded the zip file from the github website you list but it's just a bunch of (I assume) code-related files, no installer or user guide or anything included that I can see. (It also doesn't appear on cnet's d

Re: Converting PAL to DVD?

2015-01-07 Thread Bill Spencer
On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 1:43:24 PM UTC-5, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: > > > On Jan 7, 2015, at 11:17 AM, Bill Spencer > > wrote: > > > > Hi there: I picked up a DVD while visiting England last summer, thinking > that one of our players was region-f

Converting PAL to DVD?

2015-01-07 Thread Bill Spencer
t the reliability, ease of use, etc., of any of them. (FYI we also have a newer iMac than the one listed below, which as I recall is running Yosemite.) As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- -- You received this me

Slightly OT: File-sharing services?

2014-11-05 Thread Bill Spencer
about file sizes, and as a triple-distilled cheapskate I don’t feel like spending something like $120 a year for a service I use maybe once a month, if that. As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/10.7.5 -- -- You

RDC (etc.) question

2014-07-22 Thread Bill Spencer
er remote support to my parents in another state. I have been using the free version of Logmein up to now, but that's no longer available, and I'd like to know what the choices might be before plunking down X amount of money either for their service or for something else. Thanks! Bill

Blueberry Blues

2013-11-23 Thread Bill Brown
data. Should I hold down the “C” key to get the machine to boot from the CD? I’m at a loss here folks … Any advice/assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanx!! Bill -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The

HD lifespan statistics

2013-11-14 Thread Bill Spencer
In case anyone had any doubts... http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/how-long-can-you-reasonably-expect-your-hard-drive-to-last Bill -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com

Safari Tab Problem

2013-11-01 Thread Bill Brown
just fine. Cheers Harry in San Jose, Ca” Harry, Can you explain in more detailed terms how you accomplished this fix? I don’t understand the term “platform” as you used it here. I think many others here would benefit from your instructions too. Thanks. Bill -- -- You received this messa

New Safari Problems

2013-10-29 Thread Bill Brown
they are not doing. Any advice there? Anyone else having this problem? Other than that, I like the new Mavericks OS so far. I think it’s a great step forward. Bill -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The

Re: Using MS Windows

2013-07-16 Thread Bill Spencer
y and fully accessible to me for the one thing I (thought I) had to do immediately. This list is the greatest! Again, thank you all, and an extra yodel to Dan Knight for doing it so well and for so long. Bill On Monday, July 15, 2013 11:10:51 PM UTC-4, Greg Bennett wrote: > > Personally,

Re: Google Groups

2013-04-07 Thread Bill Brown
gurus, want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for ALL the work you do for us. Hope we have many, many more years of your outstanding service. Bill -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is

Mac Mini Problem

2013-03-13 Thread Bill Brown
any insights from you all and VOILA!! AgaIn!! Bruce came thru, as always, with the same fix I stumbled upon. Thank you Bruce for your help. It seems as though some ESP or something was in the works today. Great groups here!! Bill -- -- You received this message because you are a member of

Mac Mini Problem

2013-03-12 Thread Bill Brown
would be most welcome please. Thank you. Bill -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists

software to check hd for bad sectors?

2012-12-20 Thread bill
i be concerned? Thanks much! -bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To

core duo imac project

2012-12-20 Thread bill
hanks for your suggestions! -bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To po

upgrade to Lion?

2012-12-20 Thread bill
? Or a usb flash drive? -bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to

Re: system copy?

2012-12-20 Thread bill
> as well. Works like a charm, no fussing with permissions or anyhting like > that. Thanks a million Bruce! Sooo much easier than installing everything from scratch. The only big thing it didn't transfer was my pics folder, but that was no problem to drag over manually via network.

Re: system copy?

2012-12-20 Thread bill
ia Firewire, > as well. Works like a charm, no fussing with permissions or anyhting like > that. Thanks, this sounds near perfect! The one change i would like to make is my user name. Is there a way i can do this before, during, or after the install? -bill -- You received this message be

system copy?

2012-12-09 Thread bill
the entire thing without all the hassle? Looking to do this over a network as i don't have an external drive. Thanks for any info! -bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at

Re: DVD Issues

2012-03-22 Thread Bill Brown
contacting the manufacturer of your burner(s) to ascertain if they have certain brands that work better in their equipment. Coaster-free Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list

iMac Question

2012-01-31 Thread Bill Brown
can find info regarding these late-nite routines? I usually shut down my computers at bed time, and would like to know if I'm harming or preventing the routines from running. Anyone know of this? Also, which Macs do this? I have the above iMac, a Mac Mini, and a Blueberry 350 MHz iMac. Thanks.

Re: Administrator question

2012-01-16 Thread Bill Spencer
trol lists... > > > The hope is to be able to keep parental controls in place but allow software-update-type actions. Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/im

Re: Digest for imaclist@googlegroups.com - 2 Messages in 1 Topic

2012-01-14 Thread Bill Brown
On Jan 14, 2012, at 1:30 AM, imaclist@googlegroups.com wrote: Dock/Icon Problem Bill Brown Jan 13 01:21PM -0700 Greetings everyone. Bit of a problem here. First, the basic info: 2.4 GHz Intel iMac Core 2 Duo 2 GB RAM The Problem: In my Dock, I had a folder entitled "Favorites&qu

Dock/Icon Problem

2012-01-13 Thread Bill Brown
estion mark. How can I get my Favorites folder back easily? I have a back-up of my entire system, but if there is an easier way to fix this, I sure would like to know. Also, what would be the underlying cause for this behavior? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!! Bil

Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?

2011-12-27 Thread Bill Spencer
On Tuesday, December 27, 2011 12:34:16 AM UTC-5, flags wrote: > > On 12/26/11 8:03 PM, Bill Spencer wrote: > > On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:18:33 PM UTC-5, Bill Spencer wrote: > > > > snip > > The fellow told me that Airport Express cannot print usin

Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?

2011-12-26 Thread Bill Spencer
On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:18:33 PM UTC-5, Bill Spencer wrote: > > Turns out Verizon's network "cannot be extended" according to he popup. So > that takes care of that. C'est la guerre. But I have just realized I don't > even need the wireless piece, I

Re: Replacing the HD

2011-12-22 Thread Bill Spencer
nately, I have to retain Tiger for the time being for one app that's too old for Lion, so I have a very small partition for that. - I plan to set up Time Machine on another external drive...will this setup be OK for that? (And by the way, does Time Machine do OK going onto a

Re: Replacing the HD

2011-12-20 Thread Bill Spencer
r suggested (I already have the encl and have a line on a NIB PATA WD Scorpio Blue internal laptop drive)? No gaming, video or image editing, or things like that, occasional streaming audio recording/editing of the resulting file, otherwise pretty undemanding in general. Thanks again: Bill >

Re: Replacing the HD

2011-12-19 Thread Bill Spencer
I just thought of something with this. Since Lion is only a download, if I replace the HD (or have someone else replace it) how do I get the OS back? Would it work to use Carbon Copy Cloner or something comparable and then boot from the external drive once the new HD is installed? Or some other

Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?

2011-12-13 Thread Bill Spencer
Turns out Verizon's network "cannot be extended" according to he popup. So that takes care of that. C'est la guerre. But I have just realized I don't even need the wireless piece, I can just run the cable up through the floor and into VZ's router. Sheesh. Duh, Spencer. -- You received this m

Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?

2011-12-13 Thread Bill Spencer
I just got this: *http://tinyurl.com/7cbw6by* and I assume it will do the trick too...? Or does it have to be Linksys? --moi -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/li

Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?

2011-12-12 Thread Bill Spencer
On Thursday, December 8, 2011, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > On Dec 8, 2011, at 12:00 PM, Bill Spencer wrote: > > > Unfortunately the VZ router and the LW 12/640 are on different floors > and that can't change for various reasons. So I'll reset the AEx to > default--si

Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?

2011-12-08 Thread Bill Spencer
yesterday--and have it join the new VZ network, and we'll take it from there...right? Merci! Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our net

Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?

2011-12-08 Thread Bill Spencer
N]===[VZ router] ((([Spencer router] ((([AP Express]=printer. Or is it just not feasible (he asked, wearily)? Thanks again! Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://low

Replacing the HD

2011-11-30 Thread Bill Spencer
uld keep in mind? As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion IMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 ghz/2 g RAM/Lion -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ

Re: Failing router?

2011-11-24 Thread Bill Spencer
I hate to have to ask, bout what's a wall wart? --Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/

Failing router?

2011-11-23 Thread Bill Spencer
s one fixed, what's the conventional wisdom nowadays for brands and capabilities? (I don't feel the need to spend boatloads of (non-existent) cash so something under maybe $30 would be fine, I think...) As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland

Re: Late 2006 iMac sudden-death

2011-10-11 Thread Bill Spencer
C'est la guerre. --Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this

Late 2006 iMac sudden-death

2011-10-03 Thread Bill Spencer
or two? - Do I have any other options? I'm reluctant to buy second-hand since I feel I'd be buying someone else's problems, and...well, I don't like any of the options I can think of. As always my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core 2

Re: iTunes truncates when converting

2011-04-23 Thread Bill Spencer
27;t have the new (beta) version that imports the format directly without having to go through the AIFF conversion, allowing you to do just what you want. So a download click away and off you go. A sheepish grin and sincere thanks for your answers... Bill -- You received this message because you are

What'll go in this enclosure?

2010-12-22 Thread Bill Spencer
not clear to me what will work and what won't aside from IDE specifically. Could someone please let me know what not to look at? As usual, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -

Ideas for upgrading?

2010-12-21 Thread Bill Spencer
250GB external HD, FYI), or to the reasonably reliable Personal LaserWriter 12/640 PS that somehow keeps chugging along, rather like my '94 Civic. Or maybe there's some other item to consider. As usual, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 g

Re: Can't print a PDF...

2010-12-04 Thread Bill Spencer
7;s advice and uninstalled the Adobe reader, then opened the PDF directly in Preview and everything's fine. I'll just stick with Preview, then. And the "minimal" network just means two computers and a wireless router. The "direct-connected" bit means the printer is hooked u

Re: ITunes 10

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
try darndest On 27/09/10 3:16 PM, Walter Sheluk wrote: On 10-09-27 9:46 AM, Joshua Juran wrote: I agree that the colors are aesthetically pleasing, but they don't function similarly to the traffic light on which they're presumably based. I am somewhat lost in this thread because my children

Re: ITunes 10

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
Call them Apple's version of traffic lights... moving through windows is 'traffic'... right? Kids get the idea... adults want to nit-pick ; ) On 27/09/10 3:16 PM, Walter Sheluk wrote: On 10-09-27 9:46 AM, Joshua Juran wrote: I agree that the colors are aesthetically pleasing, but they don't

Re: ITunes 10

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
I didn't mean that it did, only that I have seen XP and not Win 7 On 27/09/10 2:50 PM, Dennis B. Swaney wrote: On 27/09/10 11:15PDT, Bill Chapman wrote: I only need WinXP to check my site designs in IE6/7... I do that locally... I don't venture online with XP. There's n

Re: ITunes 10

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
I only need WinXP to check my site designs in IE6/7... I do that locally... I don't venture online with XP. There's no point. On 27/09/10 2:11 PM, Dennis B. Swaney wrote: On 27/09/10 10:09PDT, Bill Chapman wrote: Do you mean Win7. I've not seen it... I do have WinXP SP2 sand

Re: ITunes 10

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
nis B. Swaney wrote: On 27/09/10 09:40PDT, Bill Chapman wrote: Just call the 'traffic-lights' a kind of 'paraphrase' of the real deal. They are a brilliant adaptation, close enough. Simple, elegant. If MS came up with that they would make them octagons and about 4 times larger.

Re: ITunes 10

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
Just call the 'traffic-lights' a kind of 'paraphrase' of the real deal. They are a brilliant adaptation, close enough. Simple, elegant. If MS came up with that they would make them octagons and about 4 times larger. On 27/09/10 11:46 AM, Joshua Juran wrote: On Sep 27, 2010, at 8:09 AM, Tina K

Re: Wondering about issues with this particular iMac

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
I've always understood that jpegs continually lose pixels every time you save them. On 27/09/10 11:13 AM, Joshua Juran wrote: On Sep 27, 2010, at 7:43 AM, Malcolm O'Brien wrote: I'd rather have the ability to make lossless backups of my photos They likely come out of the camera lossy (jpg)

Re: Wondering about issues with this particular iMac

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
I don't have a digital camera... I meant once you download onto your computer, save them as png in Preview or Photoshop, or whatever. PNG retains pixel info, and have also replaced GIF format On 27/09/10 11:11 AM, Malcolm O'Brien wrote: Store them as PNG (.png). Lossless Your camera will do

Re: ITunes 10

2010-09-27 Thread Bill Chapman
I agree with you assessment On 27/09/10 11:09 AM, Tina K. wrote: On 2010/09/27 02:00, Joshua Juran wrote: I originally objected to the traffic light colors because the functions in question have nothing to do with traffic signals I can see a correlation. Green = Go (big, continue working i

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