Re: How do I share my music library with my husband?

2019-01-01 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Home Sharing still works fine. The limitations with Home Sharing is that the devices need to be using the same Apple ID. This has always been the case with Home Sharing. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 1, 2019, at 2

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
In that case if using only control-tab. command-w. and command-up and -down sounds simple, you will find it so. I do not have tabs opened unless I make it so. I can have several open at one time but usually only open what I need. I also usually will close folders up to the top level if I lea

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Lorie, You don't move windows or tabs. You navigate within them. If you set Finder to open in tabs, then open Computers for example, navigate to the source folder and open it with command down. Select and copy your files. If the destination is in Computers, open another instance of Computers

Re: Where can I find the Astreos app?

2019-01-01 Thread Yuma Decaux
Yep, that works too :) The funniest is when I point a constellation towards the ground, and people ask "but how can the stars be in the ground?" > On 2 Jan 2019, at 10:02 am, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > And what about using the app during the daylight hours? > I think that would be interesti

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Lorie McCloud
it's kind of interesting. I chdck my finder preferences and found that it was set to open folder in tabs instead of windows. don't know how it got that way but maybe I can get it to work as smoothly for me as Mark has. > On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:29 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Lorie, et al. >

RE: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Lorie, et al. Well, this has definitely been an interesting thread, to say the least. (smile). However, I would like to say the following: 1. A heartfelt thanks to you, Lorie, for even bringing this matter to the fore. 2. I have learned a new series of commands, that have already im

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Lorie McCloud
that's really interesting! I've tested it out quite a bit before I mentioned it here. it seems to work for me but it seems that earlier I wasn't having this problem so who knows what's really going on? guess I'll experiment with the tabs. My Youtube Channel: "www.youtube.com/loriemccloud

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Lorie McCloud
yes. I do keep that box unchecked. I navigate out of these folders when I'm finished with them. I was thinking that should close the windows but for some reason it wasn't. once in awhile I'd do a big long cycle and close a bunch of windows but since I didn't usually just stay parked where I was

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Lorie McCloud
I think maybe I just explained it. I don't actually ever open any new windows. at any given time at least on my Mac there are at least 3 windows open. 1 is in my home directory probably for the sake of this discussion in Downloads. another one is usually open in my external hard drive at the roo

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Jonathan Cohn
OK, so from my own testing, statements from others on the list and a little guessing, I expect that you are not actually doing what I thought you were. It sounds like perhaps you have windows open from prior sessions. The Macintosh by default will remember every window you opened and keep it ope

Re: How do I share my music library with my husband?

2019-01-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Mary, Well, given what I have seen this evening, and Jonathan's explanation, I'm guessing this is no longer possible. But I'd swear that at one point, you were able to set up sharing with a specific Apple ID. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 1, 2019, at 7:36 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Hi Donna, > I

Re: How do I share my music library with my husband?

2019-01-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Jonathan, Thanks. I thought I remembered setting this up a while--as in years--ago and having to enter my husband's Apple ID. Either I'm imagining that, or they've replaced that with the system you've described. Thanks for the clarification. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 1, 2019, at 8:24 PM, Jo

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Lorie McCloud
I'm not sure how to use tabs and not sure how to word the question I have about it. this is already fairly confusing so I don't know if I should even go there. maybe I should just play around with it and see if I can figure it out. I don't understand how to move a new window or a new tab to whe

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Lorie McCloud
if I said anything about command-n it was a mistake because I don't use that for any of what I was describing. I know it's used for a new window but I didn't start out that way. I would cycle to a window that had my drives in it such as Macintosh HD and my external hard drive then navigate from

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Simon, command option up or down is not a valid keystroke. You get exactly the same action with or without the option key. VO keyboard help does not recognize it. If you use tabs in Finder I think you will find it more efficient. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many

RE: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Simon Fogarty
Yeah which doesn't make sence as to what was being said because command N and command up / down aren't even close to each other. I think her wording is whats confusing us. Command option up / down will open / close folders rathe rthan windows or tab. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
That would be command n. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 1/1/2019 7:03 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote: Jonathan, I can’t remember off the top of my head but is there even an option to open a folder i

RE: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Simon Fogarty
Jonathan, I can’t remember off the top of my head but is there even an option to open a folder in a new window / tab within finder? I’m using my windows machine right now so can’t at this time check this. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jonathan Cohn Sent: Wednesday, 2 Janu

Re: applications

2019-01-01 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Hello, ET gave you the command to review your system Applications folder. This contains the 20-30 most essential applications in addition to those that were installed via the App store. On my system however there are over 300 folders with the extension ".ap" which by definition means they are a

RE: WiFi Networking

2019-01-01 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Angus, Yes I saw that after I sent my reply, Again reading email when it comes in helps keep up to date. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Angus MacKinnon Sent: Wednesday, 2 January 2019 11:54 AM To: MacVisionaries Subject: Re: WiFi Networking Simon Thank you. Did all yo

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Which is why I suggested some time back (last year) Finder tabs instead. Each tab then shows the desired folder I want to operate on. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 1/1/2019 6:28 PM, Lorie McCl

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Jonathan Cohn
I still do not understand how you got several windows open. I know your problem is resolved, but this might be a useful command for me on occasion. So for the third time, can you please tell me what command you used that opened a folder in a new window! Thanks, Jonathan Cohn > On Jan 1, 2019

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Lorie McCloud
oh ok. I guess I didn't make the distinction because I was having folders open in new windows. then when I cycled through them to get to the one that I wanted to copy something to all those that I had opened on my way somewhere would be open. yes they were folders but they were windows too. My Y

Re: How do I share my music library with my husband?

2019-01-01 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Hello, Home sharing should allow anybody else on your LAN to see your music library while your computer is open. I haven't tried this since Apple Initiated Family sharing a few years ago. At that time, one would just see the other persons library as a separate tree in iTunes, these days, I don'

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
In your original post you mentioned closing windows using command up and down. Therein lies the confusion that flummoxed several people. Command up and down opens and closes "folders", not "windows". You can also use right or left arrow to open and close folders when in list view. O

Re: How do I share my music library with my husband?

2019-01-01 Thread Agent086b
Hi, I don’t know how to do this, but I think it has to do with family sharing. Max. > On 2 Jan 2019, at 12:23 pm, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi all, > > Can someone give me info on how to share my music library with my husband? > I've checked in iTunes. Turned HomeSharin

Re: How do I share my music library with my husband?

2019-01-01 Thread Mary Otten
Hi Donna, I can’t help you unfortunately. When I post a similar question regarding sharing my iTunes library for movies or TV shows, I got answers that seem to revolve around having my library shared with all the devices, but not if there was another Apple ID involved on one of those other devic

How do I share my music library with my husband?

2019-01-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Can someone give me info on how to share my music library with my husband? I've checked in iTunes. Turned HomeSharing off and on, but don't get prompted to share with my husband's apple ID. TIA, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries l

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Lorie McCloud
that's exactly right. I mistakenly assumed that part was understood. My Youtube Channel: "www.youtube.com/loriemccloud > On Jan 1, 2019, at 4:20 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Yeah sure this isn't anything unusual. > > The command option up / down arrows allows you to g

Re: Where can I find the Astreos app?

2019-01-01 Thread Simon Fogarty
And what about using the app during the daylight hours? I think that would be interesting to look at the stars both during the day and being blind, That would really freak some folks out. Sent from my iPhone On 2/01/2019, at 5:20 AM, Maria Reyes mailto:blindt...@gmail.com>> wrote: Does this a

Re: WiFi Networking

2019-01-01 Thread Angus MacKinnon
Simon Thank you. Did all your instructions and have everything. Now to figure out why my guest network is not pointing to my Router. My guest network is giving an Ip for my Router that is very incorrect. Angus MacKinnon, Personalism Student Hands Off Our Harness http://www.hooh.ca Charles Péguy

Re: Questions about the mail app

2019-01-01 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, To have your messages not group together by thread, select the Mailbox you wish to have organized in this manner, then go up to the View menu and locate the "Organize by Conversation" item. It should be checked right now. Release on that item to uncheck it. To get to the messages for a g

Working With VMWare Fusion Snapshots

2019-01-01 Thread Pete De Vasto
Hi, I’m using VMWare Version 10, and I created a snapshot of my system yesterday before I made a big change to my configuration, and now I want to restore it. I can’t seem to be able to get back to that earlier snapshot, no matter what I do. Focus always seems to stay on the current snapshot. H

Re: applications

2019-01-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Command shift a. You can also open Finder preferences and check or uncheck any items in the list to the sidebar. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 1/1/2019 12:59 PM, Shirley Healy wrote: what is t

applications

2019-01-01 Thread Shirley Healy
what is the command to open the list of applications on my mac? so i can see what ones I have installed? shirley --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any quest

Questions about the mail app

2019-01-01 Thread Shirley Healy
In the mail app, can I make it so my messages read individually and not grouped together by topic? also when i enter the mail ap, how do i go to the messages? i see inbox and sent items and drafts but i cant seem to get into the inbox to read mail, any help would be appreciated. shirley --- Thi

Re: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
You bet. I experimented with the command option up and down and found it much easier to just use command up and down to collapse folders. When I am moving or copying files/folders, I simply need to control tab between Finder tabs. I did a lot of this yesterday and today as I was doing year e

RE: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello E.T., This is a great tip. I had no idea how convenient it can be to use the tab method, as you described. Wow! Thank you for this info. Mark -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 11:49 AM

Re: Where can I find the Astreos app?

2019-01-01 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi Maria, No, you just need an iphone, preferrably later than 5S. You can use it indoors and explore and read about all the objects out there, or touch their shapes, or you can use it outdoors and amaze your sighted friends by showing them where some important constellations, planets and stars

Re: Transferring photos to another Mac.

2019-01-01 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, The most efficient method would be to copy the Photos Library from within the Pictures folder of your Home directory. This method will retain your album structure and such. Go to the Finder, press cmd-shift-h to open your Home directory, navigate to the Pictures folder and open it. Locat

Re: Where can I find the Astreos app?

2019-01-01 Thread Maria Reyes
Does this app need to be used outside to view the universe? Maria blindt...@gmail.com Want to talk all about blind technology? Join the tech4theblind group: tech4theblind+subscr...@groups.io Have an Apple product? Join the Apple411 group to discuss the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. From experienced t

Transferring photos to another Mac.

2019-01-01 Thread Jessica Moss
I’m in the midst of converting my old MacBook Pro into the family computer sense I’ve now gotten a new one, and need to figure out how to transfer my photos from it to my external drive. Can someone please explain to me how to do this? I haven’t seen an option anywhere within the menus to do

Re: Broadcasting software options

2019-01-01 Thread Faith Girvan
I’ve seen that program, but not for broadcasting, like on the internet at all. Feel free to message me as well. I’ve seen it, but never for this. Good to note though. Faith Internet Radio DJ Blog: http://www.fjsg.ca/ > On Jan 1, 2019, at 7:35 AM, Oriol Gómez wrote: > > Hello > Audio hijack

Re: Broadcasting software options

2019-01-01 Thread Oriol Gómez
Hello Audio hijack is 99 dollars I believe, but that gives you a plethora of options to work with sound. If you message me I can help you set it up once you get the app On 12/31/18, Faith Girvan wrote: > Where do I get it? And is it simple to use? > Faith > Internet Radio DJ > Blog: http://fjsg.c

Re: Bootcamp

2019-01-01 Thread Faith Girvan
It helps that I can see a little bit, but thank you. :) Faith Internet Radio DJ Blog: http://www.fjsg.ca/ > On Jan 1, 2019, at 5:48 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi faith, > > In spotlight search type in boot camp and you > Should receive a boot camp assistant prompt come back, > > Enter

RE: Bootcamp

2019-01-01 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi faith, In spotlight search type in boot camp and you Should receive a boot camp assistant prompt come back, Enter on this and follow the prompts. It’s not difficult at all. The worst part of bootcamp is windows not talking during the installation of it’s self. From: macvisionaries@googlegr

RE: WiFi Networking

2019-01-01 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Angus, If you mean you deleted the wifi service from that list then you need to add it back in. So you will if you tab / shift tab around find in the network prefs the add service or delete service. Click on add which should give you a search option in to which you type wireless and then s

RE: cycling through windows in finder

2019-01-01 Thread Simon Fogarty
Yeah sure this isn't anything unusual. The command option up / down arrows allows you to go forward and backwards between folders, I use the option command up all the time to go back a folder level on servers But like what was said, I'm not sure where this command comes in to relationship wit