RE: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread M. Taylor
Great Report, Simon. I look forward to your next one, especially your Face ID experience. Yes, the phone is surprisingly slim when compared to iPhone 8 Plus. Based on your statement, may we assume that you are using a pass code to unlock your 10? or are you, "going commando", (big smile)

RE: Stopping mail

2017-11-15 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Angus, I will contact you, off-list. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Angus MacKinnon Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:35 PM To: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries Subject: Re: Stopping mail

RE: Looking for a Lightning, Female, to USB, Thunderbolt, and/or 3.5mm, Male, Adapter

2017-11-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Mark, Great question and I've asked the same thing a number of times. I must admit I didn't think of the lightening to USB but this doesn't seem to be available either. I've tried ali express as well as a number of Kiwi providers but still nothing found. -Original Message-

RE: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Alex, Yeah I still find it odd but I really have to say it's not as bad as people might think, For a start it was crap as I couldn't get it to work for me. Now although it's only been 24 hours I've pretty much got it It's a case of tap on the screen to wake the device then slide firmly

RE: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Mark, Well I have to admit that I didn't get it until 5:30pm lastnight so when I got to the setting up face id section I skipped it as the light was getting low and it seemed I couldn’t' look directly at the screen. So I'll leave that until the weekend and set it up then. Interesting the

RE: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
iPhone X is the tenth anniversary release of the iphone, the 8 range was meant as the yearly release of the device. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Hooley Sent: Thursday, 16 November 2017 2:20 AM To:

RE: Dns and vpn on mac server.

2017-11-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Anders, I'd like to know also how you get on with the vpn as I'm trying to setup vpn myself I'm using sierra server which I believe is the best way to do the job but still can't get it working So interested to hear how you get on. -Original Message- From:

Re: Stopping mail

2017-11-15 Thread Angus MacKinnon
Mark I do not understand what is happening. All I seem to get are archives. I do not have time to figure out what is happeninng. Can I do this by email? Or unsubscribe and resubscribe when I return? Angus MacKinnon -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

RE: Stopping mail

2017-11-15 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Angus, Go to http://groups.google.com and locate this community by selecting the My Groups button. In this area you will find the pop-up settings for your mail delivery preferences. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com

iPhone X and 8 get faster wireless charging with iOS 11.2 - CNET

2017-11-15 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 2:01 PM iPhone X and 8 get faster wireless charging with iOS 11.2 - CNET The new iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X all come with wireless charging. James Martin/CNET Apple's latest iOS update makes wireless charging on the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X 50

Stopping mail

2017-11-15 Thread Angus MacKinnon
Mark I am going on Vacation from November 16 until November 29. How do I stop email for this length of time? Thank you. Angus MacKinnon -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this

Re: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Kliphton Miller
the no home button is fine. Like simon said, once you get use to it it’s fine. You place your finger, start sliding up, the first feedback you get is to close the app or folder, if you keep going you get the app switcher. I think it will come down to personal preference, I like the no home

Looking for a Lightning, Female, to USB, Thunderbolt, and/or 3.5mm, Male, Adapter

2017-11-15 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, You know, I would like to be able to use my Apple Earpods headset on a non-lightning enabled device such as a PC, my current MacBook Pro, and/or in an automobile audio system. In order to do this, I am searching for a female lightning to either a 3.5mm, male, Thunderbolt, male,

Re: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Alex Hall
My main question for blind iPhone X users is about the home button. I've seen some real negativity on Twitter about the decision to remove the home button, but have not come across any such negativity in the real world. How do users like the change? The Touch Bar on the MacBook, for instance,

Re: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread E.T.
Microsoft is in another dimension. I did forget OS X 10.9 which was Mavericks. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan

RE: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Simon. Your post made me smile. Congratulations on your iPhone 10. I’m not certain but, so far, I believe you and Cliff are the only two who have received the unit. I know several other people on the list are expecting theirs, any day now. I have no doubt but that you will continue

A Quick Tip for Low Vision iOS 11 Users

2017-11-15 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, If you're like me, you may find it much easier to read/see white text on a black background. This also holds true for distinguishing the icons on the iOS launch pad. This is to say, it's easier to see the icons when placed on a dark or black, solid, background. For many years, I

Re: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Devin Prater
Yes, that’s true. Different reasons for Microsoft, I think, but same result. But your points are valid. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor in Training JAWS, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint certified by World Services for the Blind > On Nov 15, 2017, at 10:37 AM, E.T.

Re: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread E.T.
Don't think so. Remember, this IS the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. Also remember, Apple did not skip iOS 9. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say

Re: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Devin Prater
My guess is that technology companies don’t like the number nine. Ten is just too exciting to wait for. Microsoft did this too. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor in Training JAWS, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint certified by World Services for the Blind > On Nov 15,

Re: This simple hack using aluminium foil could improve your home Wi-Fi

2017-11-15 Thread sandi sørensen
There is a better hack, get a router with better broadcast... Sandie Sent from my iPad > On 14 Nov 2017, at 17.21, Eric Oyen wrote: > > HAHAHAH. > took them long enough to catch up to where us real hardware hackers (ham > radio operators) have long since been. :) > >

Re: Fully Accessible Torrent Client (details inside)

2017-11-15 Thread Erik Burggraaf
This used to be accessible via the control click menu in the files tab. Are you saying they removed the option? That would be very annoying. It's been over a year since I used it, so maybe things have changed. Best, Erik On November 14, 2017 11:43:10 PM Des Delgadillo

Re: it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Sharon Hooley
I wonder why Apple released iPhone 8 and then jumped to ten soon after? > On Nov 15, 2017, at 3:11 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi List, > > So today I received notification from my mobile provider that my iPhone X had > arrived, > > And quite frankly it’s like being

it's here, the X

2017-11-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi List, So today I received notification from my mobile provider that my iPhone X had arrived, And quite frankly it's like being on a first date, I'm kind of concerned about touching it in case I do something wrong, I will say that setting up the device out of the box and using iCloud

RE: This simple hack using aluminium foil could improve your home Wi-Fi

2017-11-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
Ok, I'm going to have to give this a try, but with someone elses ap in case it doesn't like my foil -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of dan d. Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2017 3:38 AM To: