Hi Sarah,
You're correct that the shortcut to make an alias is Command-L; I think my
brain froze up. If you use the EasyFind app, you have to have to check the
boxes to Include searches for Package contents and/or Invisible Files &
Folders. Ignore Case is checked by default (but can be unchec
Hi thanks for all these games i'll look in to them.
Ian McNamara
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There is choice of the dragon, choice of broadsides, paranoia, marine
rader, imprisioned, what happened last night, popcorn, and others I
can't remember at the moment. There's a surprising amount of
accessible stuff out there, just keep looking, you'll find some. :)
hth
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text edit will read rtf files, word documents (most versions anyway),
text files, and even html files if so desired. So, yes, you can load
doc files into text edit. Apple really should rename that
application, too many folks never try it, because of it's name, they
think it can't do anyth
Hi guys I tryed the control and tab no luck I will put
a link below to my phone web page.
Go to the third heading to sign in and please tell me if you can get to the
edit boxes to sign in cos I can't.
cheers Michael.
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i failed to read the rest of the message until now. thanks for the app and I'll
try it as well in case I ever need to find stuff which I will in a few weeks
when I reorganize my podcast folder.
Take care all and happy holidays.
On Nov 20, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Esther wrote:
> Hi Catherine,
>
> Jus
…Actually the command for alius unless it changed is cmd l but good luck and
that's how I do stuff actually as well.
On Nov 20, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Esther wrote:
> Hi Catherine,
>
> Just to follow up on Sarah's point about keeping Applications organized. The
> recommendation is that you keep yo
Try control tabbing to the edit boxes and seeing if that helps. If not turn
that off in the prefs, Actually turn on tab between controls that way you can
ctrl tab between edit fields.
Take care.
On Nov 20, 2011, at 7:11 PM, michael wrote:
> Hi guys I think it was David who told me to turn off t
Hi guys I think it was David who told me to turn off the quick nav so I can
access the edit boxes on a web page so I can sign in to read my phone bill.
Well I ttryed turning of the quick nav and I still couold not read the edit
boxes.
Cheers Michael.
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Hi Catherine,
Just to follow up on Sarah's point about keeping Applications organized. The
recommendation is that you keep your applications in the Applications folder.
If you want to access something on the Desktop, leave it in the Applications
folder, but create an alias. From Finder, highl
Or just to be safe just remove it from the phone which is what I think they
did. or go one step further and do a factory reset and restore from new. You
will need to redoo everything and if you use heytell you will not be able to
get the stuff back but it will help you eliminate the problem.
On
all I can advise is to perform a backup of the device, go to downloaded apps in
itunes and if you have that app in your downloaded apps folder in itunes (not
your device location), delete it. Then reset your device. There may be an
associated function still in the IOS core being used.
I know i
I thought it was ITredmil, but I removed that app over a month ago and all
data. still does the sound
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Oh in that case t
Hi, here is a link to a keyboard that is small like you are talking about. I
don't have it but some say it is very nice. See link below.
http://www.boxwave.com/?gclid=CNHaobrMk6wCFY9X7Aod_Vg_sA
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It's battery-operated, and I have had mine for about three months and
haven't had to get new batteries.
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Hi
Cool, is this keyboard rechargeable?
Thanks,
Courtney
On 20/11/2011, at 4:16 in the Afternoon, Catherine Golding wrote:
> For the IPhone and IPad I prefer the LogiTec because it works well and has
> an on/off slide switch that is not a light like the Apple Bluetooth
> keyboards. I believe I wa
For the IPhone and IPad I prefer the LogiTec because it works well and has
an on/off slide switch that is not a light like the Apple Bluetooth
keyboards. I believe I was told it only works with the IPad, but it works
with both.
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Hi Barry and all yes I have that case with built in keyboard. It's nice
but does take some getting used to as the keys are smaller than regular
keys. This is why it's a mini keyboard.
On 20/11/2011 20:38, Barry Hill wrote:
I've seen the Apple Bluetooth keyboard, but it's not exactly pocket-siz
I've seen the Apple Bluetooth keyboard, but it's not exactly pocket-sized.
I've heard about a folding Bluetooth keyboard. If any of you are using it,
how small does it fold and how easy is it to use?
I realise that ease is quite relative, but any info would be appreciated.
Also, I've heard abo
Hey Barry that is awesome you are going to stick with it.
On 20/11/2011 20:24, Barry Hill wrote:
Ok, I think I was just getting wound up with my I-phone, and annoyed that
it's not as simple as a Nokia.
Probably the best advice was to say that it is more like a small computer, a
palm pilot, than
Ok, I think I was just getting wound up with my I-phone, and annoyed that
it's not as simple as a Nokia.
Probably the best advice was to say that it is more like a small computer, a
palm pilot, than a simple communication device.
The app switcher is very easy once you know it's there, and I'm
Hi Matthew,
To disable use of TrackPad Commander with VoiceOver, press the VO keys
(Control+Option), and make the rotor gesture with two fingers turning
counterclockwise on the trackpad. To enable it again, press VO keys and do the
rotor in the clockwise gesture. This is for recent model lapt
Hi Colin
Lateral thinking but excellent. Thanks.
Dennis.
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On 20 Nov 2011, at 19:58, "Red.Falcon" wrote:
> Hi Dennis!
> Well it can be done!
> Whilst still sitting on the message you wish to delete, do the st
Hi, Sarah! Thanks. Also, how do I get my trackpad to stop speaking
and mving things around, and how do I get it going again if I need to? Thanks.
Matthew Chao
At 02:42 PM 11/20/2011, you wrote:
hello. hit cmd option l and look at the downloads list. That
keystroke still works even wiht the
Hi Dennis!
Well it can be done!
Whilst still sitting on the message you wish to delete, do the stroke to go to
the menu!
then flick to edit and then down to delete and do a double tap!
And that message should be gone!
And I suppose if you have selected more than one they all should go!
hth Colin
Q
Oh in that case that's odd. and you don't know what app it is? It could be
facelyhd as that's been known to do that.
Take care.
On Nov 20, 2011, at 10:48 AM, Mike Welty wrote:
> I know the mail sound, this is quite different but nothing ever shows in any
> apps to show notifications. usually s
hello. hit cmd option l and look at the downloads list. That keystroke still
works even wiht the new download manager.
Good luck.
On Nov 20, 2011, at 10:54 AM, Matthew Chao wrote:
> Hi, Folks. I'm downloading a file from the Mac access.net site. After I
> press vo-spacebar on the link to down
Hi Listers
I just love using my Magic TrackPad with my IMac - almost, but not quite, as
good as using an I Phone! :) But I wonder. When scrolling through a list, such
as a list of email messages, is there a way of deleting a message just using
the TrackPad rather than having to use the keyboard
Hi, Folks. I'm downloading a file from the Mac access.net site. After I press
vo-spacebar on the link to download the file, I hear nothing about the process.
How do I find out the status of the download? Thanks in advance.
Matthew Chao
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I know the mail sound, this is quite different but nothing ever shows in
any apps to show notifications. usually something does show, even if it's
just a badge
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Hmm intersting. I don't have the issue and i"m running 5.0.1 Tha'ts a bit odd.
I'll have to take a lok at my XCode logs when I get the time to see if this
happens to me or hwen this happens to me lol!
Take care all.
Sarah Alawami
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http://musi
ahh good news. error resolved. nothing like a good old system restore and data
transfer.
at last, phew, panic over. iphone back in business.
On 20 Nov 2011, at 17:50, Barry Hill wrote:
> You're right that it's easy to do. I've just gone into app switcher and
> found Facebook, Twitter, messagin
That is close enough you are still rebooting in a sense.
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Hi folks
This IS AN IOS 5 system error fault..
I recently decided to kill unnecessary apps from taking up resource memory on
the phone itself. it has performed an OS KILL. this results in the phone
resetting itself within 5 minutes, then performing the function upto 5 times. I
am now restoring
Acutally Try selecting the contacts and then go to file and click create gropu
from contacts and just thpe in teh name. and then I think hit enter. I've been
able to create groups that way successfully
On Nov 20, 2011, at 3:51 AM, Ian Harrison wrote:
> Hi to all,
>
> please help!
>
> I am tryi
Yeah sounds like amail thing. and the mail sound is kind of a g tone thats
kind of short. Or talk box. That can be killed but it will still receive
pushes. Many apps will receive alerts even though they are killed from the app
switcher.
On Nov 20, 2011, at 8:06 AM, Mike Welty wrote:
> I've ch
Acutally I kill all apps and never do a hard reboot. I just reset the spring
board by hitting power 5 times. I don't think I ever did a hard reboot in about
2 months and my phone is still running as fast as ever.
On Nov 20, 2011, at 9:57 AM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote:
> the good news is this...
>
It used to be that way on the iPhone then people wanted multi-tasking and
what apple did was not really multi-tasking but a way to switch from one app
to another very quickly and also have things like streaming media and GPS
app running in the background . Which is nice . But I think they need to
h
I agree on that point. Having just done a process test in X Code for the
iphone, I've found a much better resource handling capability with all apps
killed.
as I've been typing this, my iphone has just restarted of it's own accord...
WOOO SPOOKY!
lol oh well. will keep an ear on that just in c
the good news is this...
if you kill all apps in task switcher, restart your phone, it seems to work
quicker as it's not loading from previous state.
in answer to your question regarding the internet, if safari is still in the
background processes and capturing data, then it is doing so, the sa
I totally disagree. They do tax the device and if too many get in there they
will crash the device. Also something using data like the internet or some
kind of GPS or video streaming app will eat all your data up if you are not
on Wi-Fi. These devices like the iPhone is not phones any more they are
You're right that it's easy to do. I've just gone into app switcher and
found Facebook, Twitter, messaging and music running. Now, I haven't been
on FB or Twitter today, and I haven't sent any messages. So, I'm assuming
that these apps run automatically at start up. Do they connect to the
inter
Hi Bary and all if you want to use it again thats fine or if not i
would close it down
Personally when i've finished with a ap i close it in my ap switcher
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I wouldn't.
The thing is, to be fair, most of the apps running in the background don't
cause a problem, they help when getting straight into a point of the app..
There are certain instances where it helps to kill the app through the app
switcher but either way you get used to it after a few tim
Got to say, I'm sorely tempted to go back to my Nokia. To close an app on
that, I just pressed one button.
Cheers
Barry
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Yes, also make sure you do the opening of the app switcher from a home page
this way any app that is in the foreground will now be in the app switcher
as well. HTH
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the way to do it as I've found is double tap the home button to load the dock,
tap the app you want to kill, double tap and hold on the second tap until it
says "editing" then double tap it. it then removes it. bob's your uncle.
lew
On 20 Nov 2011, at 17:00, Barry Hill wrote:
> So, is there an
So, is there an easy way to take it out of the app switcher? I've seen the
instructions to go into the search, find the app, double tap and hold, then
two finger tap. That seems rather long winded. Then again, a lot of things
on the I-phone seem rather long winded.
Cheers
Barry
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I agree.
ever since I found out the function to do so, my iphone 3GS isn't bogged down
anymore. a nice feeling and thanks for that.
Now 35x 0 point erasing media for a job.
lew
On 20 Nov 2011, at 16:13, Bubba wrote:
> No to close it out and keep it from using data you need to take it out of
>
No to close it out and keep it from using data you need to take it out of
the app switcher!
Bubba
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Don't think I'm doing that; perhaps a split-tap might be doing that
as well? Don't know.
Matthew Chao
At 10:45 AM 11/20/2011, you wrote:
Hi Matthew,
Are you sure you are not accidentally doing a two finger
double tap? That turns the iPod on and off.
Eric Caron
On Nov 20, 2011,
Hi all
If I've been using an app, such as Safari for instance, is it enough to
close the app by pressing the home key or do I need to stop it using the app
switcher? If there is another, straight forward method, I'd really
appreciate knowing it.
Cheers
Barry
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I've checked all I can find to check, from what I can tell the app I
thought ws doing it is completely gone but the sound and vibration still
happen at random times
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To: "Mac OSX & iOS
Hi Matthew,
Are you sure you are not accidentally doing a two finger double tap?
That turns the iPod on and off.
Eric Caron
On Nov 20, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Matthew Chao wrote:
> Hi, Folks. When I'm playing a game like Stem Stumper, I double-tap, and
> sometimes my iPhone starts pl
Hi, Folks. When I'm playing a game like Stem Stumper, I double-tap,
and sometimes my iPhone starts playing music. Why is this happening,
and how do I fix it? Thanks in advance.
Matthew Chao
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Hi Ian,
Yes, this is a bug with VoiceOver that has been reported to Apple. It wouldn't
hurt to report it again. You need to turn VoiceOver off, type the entry, then
turn VoiceOver back on again. Here are the steps:
1. Interact with the group table and set your VO cursor on the new group.
2. R
Hello Ian,
Here are two sets of instructions: One for naming a group as you create it, and
another for renaming an existing group. This is how I'm able to do it on my MBA
running Lion 10.7.2.
To name a new group as you are creating it:
1. Press Command+3 to put address book into the Groups view
Hi Ian!
OK this is how to solve that!Its not a bug and has been around for ages!
So sit on the name field then turn off vo [command+f5] then press return and
then type your new name press return again and put vo back on and the new name
should be there!
hth Colin
Qapla!
On 20 Nov 2011, at 11:51,
Dear Listers,
I updated my Time Capsule and all seemed ok until I tried to print. I
have my Printer connected to the Time Capsule and when I try to use it I get
the message Printer is Off line. When I connect the mac Book directly to the
printer by USB it works fine.
I'd love some t
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