Re: java and yosemite

2015-05-14 Thread Tyler Thompson
This is a fantastic problem that I myself had. It turns out there’s a version of Java out there that points somewhere invalid. If you do a google search for Java Download and simply download it directly from the correct website address (instead of that more information link) you’ll find the

Re: java and yosemite

2015-05-14 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Upon reflection, the only answer I can think to give you is in the form of a question. Do you have any apps installed wihch necesitate Java? It's my understanding that the talking communities app does require Java, which is why I will never install such apps. Sincerely, The Constantly

Re: I'm Blacklisted From EU Right of Withdrawal Refunds

2015-05-14 Thread Sabahattin Gucukoglu
I am? Interesting! First I heard … I’m in the UK. The UK is part of the EU--for now, anyway. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: java and yosemite

2015-05-14 Thread Sabahattin Gucukoglu
What were you doing at the moment the message appeared? Java is seldom used on the web nowadays, but it does sometimes happen. I’m not sure how accessible Java 7 is though, so even for desktop apps it might be pointless you installing it. -- You received this message because you are

Re: I'm Blacklisted From EU Right of Withdrawal Refunds

2015-05-14 Thread Tyler Thompson
Have you called apple yet? Surely talking to someone about this can rectify the situation, especially if you explain what’s up. On May 14, 2015, at 8:06 AM, Sabahattin Gucukoglu listse...@me.com wrote: Whether temporarily or permanently, I don’t yet know, but it would appear that Apple

RE: I'm Blacklisted From EU Right of Withdrawal Refunds

2015-05-14 Thread Debbie April Yuille
But you are in Australia. How does that work? -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sabahattin Gucukoglu Sent: Friday, 15 May 2015 12:07 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Cc: discussion for friends and

I'm Blacklisted From EU Right of Withdrawal Refunds

2015-05-14 Thread Sabahattin Gucukoglu
Whether temporarily or permanently, I don’t yet know, but it would appear that Apple have blacklisted me from no-questions-asked refunds, as described here: http://readwrite.com/2015/01/13/apple-blocks-app-store-refund-abusers I’ve only used the facility once to return an inaccessible Mac app

RE: I'm Blacklisted From EU Right of Withdrawal Refunds

2015-05-14 Thread Debbie April Yuille
Please forgive my last message. I thought you were someone else I know who definitely lives in Australia. Debbie -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sabahattin Gucukoglu Sent: Friday, 15 May 2015 12:07 AM To:

Re: I'm Blacklisted From EU Right of Withdrawal Refunds

2015-05-14 Thread Sabahattin Gucukoglu
Not yet, just written to them through their Support system. I’ll give them a while to answer before I escalate the situation, although to be honest I’ve lost confidence in the process already. If it can fail on a whim, then I’m not going to depend on it going forward. -- You received this

Re: my day for freaky questions

2015-05-14 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, Are you pressing the “Allow” button each time? Often, in these dialogs, there is an “Always Allow” button that will make it so the dialog does not persist. It is not the default, so, pressing return will not invoke it. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 14, 2015, at

Re: my day for freaky questions

2015-05-14 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, As I mentioned, I believe that the Firewalls present in most routers will do a more than adequate job for most users. Thus, turning on the MacOS Firewall as well is unnecessary. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 14, 2015, at 09:54, christopher hallsworth

Re: my day for freaky questions

2015-05-14 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, the Airport Extreme Firewall is very easy to set up. Actually, by default, as long as DHCP and NAT are enabled on your Extreme, the Firewall is automatically enabled. If you need specific ports open that aren’t already open in the default configuration, go into the Airport Utility, and

Re: my day for freaky questions

2015-05-14 Thread Jim Gatteys
Oh that's a good idea. I have never used mine. I have an airport extreme router. Do you know if they are easy enough to set up? jg On May 14, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Tim Kilburn kilbu...@me.com wrote: Hmmm. I agree. No request for an Administrator’s password either? Even after hitting

Re: my day for freaky questions

2015-05-14 Thread Jim Gatteys
There is in this instance not an always allow. Pretty strange I think. Jim On May 14, 2015, at 9:52 AM, Tim Kilburn kilbu...@me.com wrote: Hi, Are you pressing the “Allow” button each time? Often, in these dialogs, there is an “Always Allow” button that will make it so the dialog does

Re: my day for freaky questions

2015-05-14 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hmmm. I agree. No request for an Administrator’s password either? Even after hitting the “Allow” button? Interesting indeed. You may wish to turn off the Firewall on the MacOS and use the one included with your router, they are usually a better defence anyway as they are at the right place

Re: my day for freaky questions

2015-05-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi all I do not use the firewall on the mac. Should I? Was informed that most of the vulnerable ports are blocked by default under OS X. On 14 May 2015, at 12:27, Jim Gatteys jgatt...@gmail.com wrote: Hi again! Every time I load messages on my mac I keep getting ask if I want to allow or

Re: scanning a book on fine reader

2015-05-14 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Once you've scanned the pages, you go into export dialog and there you will have the various choices of formats to convert to. On 13 May 2015, at 23:00, Dionipher Presas Herrera dionip...@gmail.com wrote: how do you convert it to txt, i only do have word, pdf, excel On 13 May 2015, at 9:58

Re: NBA iPhone app

2015-05-14 Thread Pablo Sandoval
From what I remember it works, although a bit quirky. It’s been since very early this season since I’ve played with it. On May 14, 2015, at 5:28 PM, Gabe Griffith gabrielgriff...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know if the NBA game time app is accessible to VoiceOver? I'm

NBA iPhone app

2015-05-14 Thread Gabe Griffith
Hi all, Does anyone know if the NBA game time app is accessible to VoiceOver? I'm considering purchasing the 2.99 upgrade to get audio for the rest of the playoffs but would like to know if it is accessible first. Thanks, Gabe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

java and yosemite

2015-05-14 Thread Jim Gatteys
Hi all! \I keep getting a message that I need to install Java, there is a click this button for more information. I have it installed but it says it can't verify ithe java version which is 8.4.5 I believe. Do I really need Java? How do i make this message go a way? Jim -- You received this

my day for freaky questions

2015-05-14 Thread Jim Gatteys
Hi again! Every time I load messages on my mac I keep getting ask if I want to allow or deny message to access the net? I have firewall turned on and messages is one of the apps that I have allowed access to the net. Any ideas? Thanks, Jim -- You received this message because you are

RE: Importing Address Books.

2015-05-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Anita, The answer to your question depends a great deal on several factors and whether or not you intend to continue to use Outlook for Windows. For example, I use OSX, iOS, Android, Windows 7, and Windows 8 on a daily basis; as a consequence, I require that my Contacts, Reminders,

Re: wanting to set up windows on bootcamp

2015-05-14 Thread Sabahattin Gucukoglu
Regardless of the potential benefits of Windows 8.1, some people will always prefer Windows 7 for the much less confused UI. It’s regrettable that this has become such a point of division, since all Microsoft would have to do is make Windows 7 available until the release of Windows 10.