Re: [sussex_mug] Secure notes across devices

2016-02-28 Thread Paul Owen
Another vote for 1Password & Evernote Paul Owen From: ARMS <armsor...@mac.com> Reply-To: <smug@googlegroups.com> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2016 08:07:09 -0800 (PST) To: Sussex Mac User Group <smug@googlegroups.com> Subject: [sussex_mug] Secure notes across devices Hi all For som

Re: [sussex_mug] Reader view and reading list for Chrome

2016-01-15 Thread Paul Owen
May I ask why you do not like Safari? I avoid anything from Google as (my impression) they make their money monitoring what you do so they can target you with ads. Paul Owen > From: Simon Atkinson <simonatkinso...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: <smug@googlegroups.com> > Date: Fri,

Re: [sussex_mug] Reader view and reading list for Chrome

2016-01-15 Thread Paul Owen
, Advanced - bottom check box) you then have the option (User Agent) to open a web page pretending to be, e.g., an iPad. This may or may not help you. Paul Owen > From: Simon Atkinson <simonatkinso...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: <smug@googlegroups.com> > Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:2

[sussex_mug] The Illustrated iTunes License Agreement

2015-11-11 Thread Paul Owen
You might even enjoy reading this! <http://itunestandc.tumblr.com> (It¹s probably the US version) Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[sussex_mug] Problems updating to El Capitan

2015-10-14 Thread Paul Owen
cause a Mac to hang ­ but which ones? Just came across this link which explains the situation and offers solutions. Haven¹t tried any yet. <http://www.macissues.com/2015/10/12/how-to-overcome-your-mac-not-booting-af ter-upgrading-os-x/> Anyone else having problems? Paul Owen -- You re

[sussex_mug] Mac OS X 10.10.4 Enables TRIM Support For Third-Party SSD Drives

2015-07-03 Thread Paul Owen
/ Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to smug

[sussex_mug] How software developers work.

2015-02-20 Thread Paul Owen
Great insight to how the Realmac Software team work in Brighton in this short video. They seem to prefer MacBooks! It¹s so tidy!! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/typed-a-better-blogging-platform Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex

[sussex_mug] Beware of scams

2014-12-24 Thread Paul Owen
A timely message about the increase in internet scams. https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2014/12/mac-users-beware-of-increa sed-tech-support-scam-pop-ups/ Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe

[sussex_mug] ICloud Drive is not a Dropbox Replacement

2014-11-07 Thread Paul Owen
All is explained in this rather useful article: http://tidbits.com/article/15216 Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to smug

Re: [sussex_mug] 1password

2014-10-15 Thread Paul Owen
Can¹t speak for PCs. 1Password for IOS8 is free but I recall there are paid add ons which you might need. Unless you already use 1Password for IOS(7) in which case the upgrade with add ons is free. Paul Owen From: Rob Beattie rob.beat...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 15

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: 1password

2014-10-09 Thread Paul Owen
do not need to remember them if you use 1Password. You will find an excellent guide to 1Password here: http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/catalog# ³Take Control of 1Password² the current edition was published in May 2014. Paul Owen From: Virginia Routh virginia.ro...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug

[sussex_mug] MacWorld US Print edition closes

2014-09-13 Thread Paul Owen
in the future. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to smug

[sussex_mug] Search in Private with DuckDuckGo

2014-08-22 Thread Paul Owen
What does everyone think they will use when Yosemite is released - Google Search or DuckDuckGo. Good article here: http://tidbits.com/article/15007 I already use DuckDuckGo with Mavericks ­ nice clean interface, no ads, meets my needs. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you

[sussex_mug] TrackPad

2014-07-25 Thread Paul Owen
and inconvenient. I don¹t need to turn off the three finger drag. I do need to turn on the one and a half tap drag. I have searched the System Preferences for Trackpad, and copied Trackpad preferences files (perhaps the wrong one?) without any luck. Any one have a solution please? Paul Owen -- You

Re: [sussex_mug] TrackPad

2014-07-25 Thread Paul Owen
Thanks Stephen, Hoping some clever person would know. So easy when you know how! Paul Owen From: itsagr...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:40:38 +0100 To: Mac User Group smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] TrackPad Hello Paul, Launch System

[sussex_mug] Recovery Partition missing after copy HD

2014-02-14 Thread Paul Owen
of the OS Recovery Partition you need to install) Instructions are given on the webpage. Worked for me without any problems. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [sussex_mug] Pages! Arrrgh

2014-02-12 Thread Paul Owen
You do not say which versions of Illustrator and InDesign ou are running. I am using Illustrator Indesign 5.5 with out problem on Mavericks, also Dreamweaver 3. You can¹t buy the new versions, you have to lease! Paul Owen From: Phil Ward phil_w...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com

[sussex_mug] Interesting Apple webpage

2014-01-18 Thread Paul Owen
Disregarding the subject ­ which is iPads underwater - this webpage uses interesting features I haven¹t noticed elsewhere before. http://www.apple.com/your-verse/new-depths/ Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group

[sussex_mug] How long do hard drives actually live for?

2013-11-15 Thread Paul Owen
. Caution, they are referring to hard disks without enclosures/cases. http://t.co/SK50g7CVRQ On their blog they have been asked to provide figures by manufacturer ­ which as far as I know they haven¹t done yet. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[sussex_mug] iCoud Beta

2013-08-23 Thread Paul Owen
The new iCloud beta website can be seen here. http://beta.icloud.com Looks nice. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to smug

Re: [sussex_mug] MacBook Pro Start Up

2013-06-19 Thread Paul Owen
To see the log-in screen is not too important I find, type the first letter of the account you wish to login to, type in the password and press return ­ no clicking required. Paul Owen From: Andrew Tett aft...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:38:57 +0100

[sussex_mug] Jony Ive re-dsigns ...

2013-06-12 Thread Paul Owen
http://jonyiveredesignsthings.tumblr.com This was fun Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[sussex_mug] Problem sending email to Tiscali addresses

2013-04-24 Thread Paul Owen
I have a friend who is having trouble with email to Tiscali addresses - any suggestions appreciated, they use me.com for smtp. I can't get to them at the moment as I'm on my hols in Hong Kong - with 50mbs upload AND download broadband speeds which is amazing after my sedate 7mbs at home. Paul

[sussex_mug] Apple Scotland -iPhone Commercial

2013-01-04 Thread Paul Owen
I found this amusing ­ hope you do too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGxKhUuZ0Rc PROFANITY WARNING contains lots of FS. If you think you might be offended ­ do not watch. I guess YouTube can¹t understand it either as they haven¹t censored it yet! Paul Owen -- You received this message

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone data max out

2012-10-31 Thread Paul Owen
Have a look at the weekly Tidbits.com newsletter which came out yesterday morning - there is an in depth article in it about excessive data use on iPhones and how to find out what is using it and how to minimise the data use. Sounds like what you are asking. Paul Owen From: Jonathan Brady

[sussex_mug] Advertiser tracking

2012-10-13 Thread Paul Owen
Just came across this article, useful if you want to prevent advertisers tracking you on iOS6. http://www.slashgear.com/apple-quietly-turns-on-ios-6-iphone-advert-tracking -12251611/ Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group

Re: [sussex_mug] Advertiser tracking

2012-10-13 Thread Paul Owen
I saw something yesterday in one of the Tweets I follow, it advised: ³If you don¹t liked being tracked, get off the internet!² Paul Owen From: andrew lancaster andre...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:34:25 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re

[sussex_mug] Goodbye Entourage

2012-10-05 Thread Paul Owen
would interested to hear from others which Mail adds ons they use to improve its functionality. Is there a web site out there on this subject? Thanks in anticipation of your feedback. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group

Re: [sussex_mug] Java

2012-09-08 Thread Paul Owen
to crop up now and again. If she upgrades to Mountain Lion, Java is automatically switched off after a period on non use - but if she uses it a lot this will not be a problem. Regards, Paul Owen (From a very quiet Heathrow T5, and very happy to answer you question to kill the time.) From: Pobox phili

[sussex_mug] Samsung vs Apple

2012-08-08 Thread Paul Owen
Anyone following the Apple vs Samsung court case ­ have a look at this Conan video: http://m.gizmodo.com/5932772/conan-comedy-clip-satirizes-samsungs-blatant-a pple-jealousy Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group

Re: [sussex_mug] Dead iMac

2012-06-06 Thread Paul Owen
you will be able to wipe the hard disk clean before your dump it. Paul Owen From: Phil Ward phil_w...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:19:01 +0100 To: SMUG smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Dead iMac All, My daughter's elderly Intel 17 iMac has died

Re: [sussex_mug] Blank page in Safari after clicking on PDF link

2012-05-26 Thread Paul Owen
everything works much better and faster without Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If I'm wrong let the list know and perhaps someone can offer other advice. Paul Owen From: nick_publ...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 26 May 2012 11:12:37 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com

Re: [sussex_mug] Money software

2012-04-29 Thread Paul Owen
Two you might include in your reearch are MoneyWiz and iBank, I have not used either. Paul Owen From: Virginia Routh virginia.ro...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:11:58 +0100 To: Sussex Muggers smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Money software

[sussex_mug] Sync Loops in iCloud

2012-03-02 Thread Paul Owen
Several Smuggers in the recent past have reported duplicate entries on their iPhone calendars, contacts, bookmarks and notes. Here is a brief extract from ³Take Control of iCloud² ebook which explains one reason for these duplicates (this assumes iCloud is set up on your iOS device) Paul Owen

[sussex_mug] Entering USA with a computer

2012-01-10 Thread Paul Owen
Here's an interesting webpage that has all the info you might need to know -before- you travel to the USA with a laptop. http://tinyurl.com/7gmmewj Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send

[sussex_mug] Mac Startup Pages

2012-01-10 Thread Paul Owen
Are you pining for those old Mac startup pages, with inits slowly appearing across the bottom of the screen - pine no more - go here: http://www.therestartpage.com/# Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Who pushed the button?

2011-12-21 Thread Paul Owen
Ben, Have a look at this webpage. http://tinyurl.com/7lj7tba Paul Owen From: Ben Rubinstein benr_s...@cogapp.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:15:10 + To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Who pushed the button? On 21/12/2011 08:22

Re: [sussex_mug] No Scanner selected

2011-11-06 Thread Paul Owen
, just as you describe, they went away when I upgraded to Lion and/or the latest HP drivers. Paul Owen From: andrew lancaster andre...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:07:35 + To: Smug smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] No Scanner selected Hi

Re: [sussex_mug] Carbon Copy Cloner Conundrum

2011-10-25 Thread Paul Owen
ownership on this volume select the check box (you may have to 'undo' the padlock symbol first with your password. Close the Get Info window and you will now be able to access all your files on the external drive. Paul Owen From: Martin Douglas martindougl...@mac.com Reply-To: smug

Re: [sussex_mug] Carbon Copy Cloner Conundrum

2011-10-25 Thread Paul Owen
Martin, I have just checked all my disks (except the one my Mac start-up disk) and they all have this option at the bottom. See attached screen grab. Was the external drive formatted for Apple Mac OS Extended (Journaled)? Paul Owen From: Martin Douglas martindougl...@mac.com Reply-To: smug

[sussex_mug] All you ever wanted to know about Apple's iCloud

2011-10-22 Thread Paul Owen
other than as a satisfied customer. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[sussex_mug] SIRI Intro

2011-10-14 Thread Paul Owen
There's an interesting intro to SIRI here from Jason Snell (Video 11m) http://tinyurl.com/68nbklu Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[sussex_mug] FileMaker Pro

2011-10-12 Thread Paul Owen
I am looking for a FileMaker Pro (on Macs) Developer for a small business in London area, any recommendations? Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com

[sussex_mug] PC Problems

2011-09-23 Thread Paul Owen
This is an amusing video - the part of particular relevance to SMUG members is in the last few seconds AFTER the credits http://post.ly/3KITj Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send

[sussex_mug] iCloud Petition

2011-09-18 Thread Paul Owen
The Petition: http://icloudpetition.commandguru.com/ Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to smug+unsubscr

[sussex_mug] App Store Little Snitch

2011-09-10 Thread Paul Owen
If any one has Little Snitch running and is having trouble getting into the App Store in OS X Lion, you need to upgrade Little Snitch to ver 2.4.2 This little problem kept me amused for hours! Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac

Re: [sussex_mug] No Active Links in PDFs created in Preview?

2011-08-28 Thread Paul Owen
it will just open the second PDF without combining the two. Paul Owen From: Nicholas Holt dreamcatc...@macdream.net Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:08:44 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] No Active Links in PDFs created in Preview? Another 'problem

Re: [sussex_mug] No Active Links in PDFs created in Preview?

2011-08-28 Thread Paul Owen
with the file name of the original file which includes the three separate documents added together into one PDF file. Paul Owen From: Nicholas Holt dreamcatc...@macdream.net Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:35:51 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug

Re: [sussex_mug] Steve Goes

2011-08-25 Thread Paul Owen
Bit premature Ranulph, he hasn¹t gone - just moved up to be Chairman. Paul Owen From: Ranulph Glanville ranu...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:31:33 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Steve Goes I wonder what we think about this news, and am

Re: [sussex_mug] text expander support means what?

2011-08-23 Thread Paul Owen
From the Ergonis ŒTypinator¹ website: ³Whenever you type one of your abbreviations in any application, Typinator inserts the corresponding replacement.² Paul Owen From: Jason Davies ophioc...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:24:54 +0100 To: smug

Re: [sussex_mug] Q-Card (was 5 stars for Graphic Converter)

2011-08-14 Thread Paul Owen
Chris, Can you please tell us how you made the Q-Card? Thanks, Paul Owen From: Chris Webb ch...@macservice.co.uk Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:14:22 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] 5 stars for Graphic Converter Hey chaps, Someone

Re: [sussex_mug] Make a Lion boot disk

2011-08-04 Thread Paul Owen
a new single partition which could not be resized! Fortunately I have more than one backup - but it could quite easily have been a disaster. Paul Owen From: Graham Street grahamstr...@streets-ahead.com Organization: Streets Ahead Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:39

Re: [sussex_mug] Replacement hard drive for iMac

2011-08-02 Thread Paul Owen
I recommend Disk Warrior. http://www.alsoft.com/diskwarrior/ Paul Owen From: Paul Howard p...@phoward.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:14:49 +0100 To: Sussex mac users group smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Replacement hard drive for iMac Morning all

[sussex_mug] Click to Flash

2011-07-27 Thread Paul Owen
Someone was complaining that Œclisktoflash¹ no longer worked in Safari 5.1 Try ŒClickToPlugin¹ from http://hoyois.github.com/safariextensions/clicktoplugin/ Does the same job and more. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User

Re: [sussex_mug] Transfer account from old iMac to a new one

2011-07-20 Thread Paul Owen
Agree that she needs FW800 to FW400, it can either be an adaptor plug on the end of a FW400 cable or a single cable with FW400 plug one end and FW800 plug on the other end. Paul Owen From: Paul Howard p...@phoward.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:20:36 +0100

Re: [sussex_mug] incoming Apple price increases

2011-07-13 Thread Paul Owen
They haven¹t upped the price for the entry level iMac which is still £999. Paul Owen From: Sam - MacAmbulance i...@macambulance.co.uk Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:22:03 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] incoming Apple price increases It appears

Re: [sussex_mug] Mobileme Sharing Certificate

2011-06-22 Thread Paul Owen
I Catherine, If it helps - when visiting this website I got exactly the same problem you described. Paul Owen From: Catherine Hunt ca...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:37:59 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] Mobileme Sharing

Re: [sussex_mug] History of Apple Ads

2011-06-17 Thread Paul Owen
A bit of nostalgia: A history of Apple Ads http://tinyurl.com/5s82q7z Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

Re: [sussex_mug] From iPhoto to iPhoto

2011-06-17 Thread Paul Owen
to do this (several hundred photos)? For the future - what strategy do others use to store their photo's while away from home? Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug

[sussex_mug] Lion

2011-06-17 Thread Paul Owen
All you ever wanted to know (unless your name is Sam) about what Lion will do: http://www.apple.com/macosx/whats-new/features.html Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug

Re: [sussex_mug] remote access

2011-05-04 Thread Paul Owen
Hi Ranulph, I use Remote Desktop, I find it very reliable and easy to use. The key to success with Apple Remote Desktop is configuring your home/office router firewall to allowing the signals through. I will give you more info tomorrow. Paul Owen From: Ranulph Glanville ranu...@mac.com

[sussex_mug] How to get iPlayer no my TV

2011-04-10 Thread Paul Owen
to iTunes. Do I need another box connected to the TV? What does everyone else do? Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [sussex_mug] pointer

2011-03-22 Thread Paul Owen
. Paul Owen From: Ranulph Glanville ranu...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:46:06 + To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] pointer Thanks for all suggestions. For reasons given below, I'm still looking! Both suggested mini-apps looked

Re: [sussex_mug] New Mac question

2011-03-18 Thread Paul Owen
My son has a MacMini plugged into a TV/Monitor - sounds like just what you were asking for. The TV has a freeview tuner - he uses the TV remote to swop from TV to Mac input. Paul Owen Sent from my iPhone On 18 Mar 2011, at 12:51, Adam Field adamfi...@gmail.com wrote: I have three teenage

Re: [sussex_mug] Wifi question

2011-02-18 Thread Paul Owen
The login and password are written on the bottom of the Netgear Router and will, by default, be Œadmin¹ and Œpassword¹ ­ unless the owner of the equipment has changed the password! Paul Owen From: Philippe Chandless chandl...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15

Re: [sussex_mug] Time machine using a network drive

2011-02-11 Thread Paul Owen
I use a 1TB Time Capsule backing up 3 iMacs, a Mac Mini and a Mac Mini server - over an Ethernet network, for around 2 years without problem, didn't find it necessary to partition. Paul Owen Sent from my iPhone On 11 Feb 2011, at 13:23, Simon Atkinson simonatkinso...@gmail.com wrote: Good

Re: [sussex_mug] macbook probs

2011-02-09 Thread Paul Owen
Hi Michael, You can click from the track pad - go to System Preferences and set the Track Pad to accept a double tap as a click - I never use the mechanical click. Your explanation for the sound problems seems reasonable - no suggestion as to how to fix. Paul Owen From: MichaelDennis mich

Re: [sussex_mug] Acrobat Reader updates

2011-01-29 Thread Paul Owen
Agree with Tony, much prefer Preview, it opens so fast. The full Acrobat is different - but the Acrobat Reader for a Mac user is pretty useless IMHO. Paul Owen From: Ranulph Glanville ranu...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:22:55 + To: smug

[sussex_mug] The end of Passwords?

2011-01-29 Thread Paul Owen
³Imagine sitting down at a public PC, surfing the Web, visiting Facebook, checking your online bank account and buying something on Amazon.com -- all without entering passwords or credit card information.² . http://tinyurl.com/5u3tkh8 Paul Owen -- You received this message because you

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: 'duty free' prices?

2011-01-07 Thread Paul Owen
Be careful about the 'Duty Free' bit - I do not think it is the same as it used to be - at least in Currys/Dixons in LHR T3, last time I was there (November) they did not offer Duty Free prices. Paul Owen From: Phil Townrow sussex@googlemail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Fri

[sussex_mug] Keyboard Shortcuts

2011-01-01 Thread Paul Owen
I can never remember all the Keyboard Shortcuts I think I need, especially in the Finder, this website has a very useful list. http://www.danrodney.com/mac/index.html Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post

[sussex_mug] Viber

2010-12-18 Thread Paul Owen
) for no charge within the UK or abroad. How they can provide this service free of charge (the App is free to download as well) I have no idea. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to s

Re: [sussex_mug] Apple TV

2010-12-12 Thread Paul Owen
with 15COM and quidco. Disclaimer - I have not tried this myself (yet) and have nothing to do with BestBuy or quidco. Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to s...@googlegroups.com

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: 10.6 and Mail 4.4

2010-12-12 Thread Paul Owen
to be the problem but might be worth checking your email settings if nothing else seems to be the problem. Best regards, Paul Owen From: Sam - MacAmbulance i...@macambulance.co.uk Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:23:00 + To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone 4 and Skype

2010-12-03 Thread Paul Owen
as an alternative to Skype ­ sell shares in Skype now! Paul Owen From: andrewgil...@gmail.com andrewgil...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:27:56 + To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone 4 and Skype Pat, You may be interested

Re: [sussex_mug] MacX DVD Ripper Pro - free

2010-10-22 Thread Paul Owen
MacX DVD Ripper Pro, for free - Neil Turner's blog http://www.neilturner.me.uk/2010/10/21/macx_dvd_ripper_pro_for_f.html? Enjoy, Paul Owen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to s

Re: [sussex_mug] FlashPaper

2010-09-02 Thread Paul Owen
Matt, Looking thought the code of the page you inked leads to this website where the page layout, including all the buttons, comes from http://pages.epaperflip.com/ No indication of price without asking for a quote - so might be expensive. Paul Owen From: Matt Healey mhea...@willingdon.e

Re: [sussex_mug] Firewire Drive Behaving Badly

2010-08-18 Thread Paul Owen
Your copy of Toast is way out of date ­ they are up to version 10 at present, perhaps that is your problem. Paul Owen From: Andrew Tett aft...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:34:07 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Firewire Drive Behaving

Re: [sussex_mug] MS Word Footer Problem

2010-08-11 Thread Paul Owen
Try increasing the From edge: Footer as well. Paul Owen From: Martin Douglas martindougl...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:18:07 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] MS Word Footer Problem I have just finished working on a complex

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone 3G iOS4

2010-07-04 Thread Paul Owen
Thanks for that, unfortunately doesn't work for business accounts. Paul Owen From: Edmund Craske edm...@m00is.net Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:39:06 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone 3G iOS4 On 04/07/2010 11:24, Paul Owen

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS4 advice

2010-06-23 Thread Paul Owen
I used this method to update my iPhone 3G today and it worked well (a normal upgrade appeared to hang on the back-up phase). After the Restore process was complete all working as expected - so far. Paul Owen From: Pat Wilson patwil...@patw.net Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 23

[sussex_mug] Ipad - Free Book

2010-06-03 Thread Paul Owen
Those wonderful people at Take Control Books have just issued a series of Manuals for the iPad, http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/ One of them is free to download. ³Take Control of iPad Basics², 109 pages. Find it here http://tinyurl.com/2vptvfj Paul Owen -- You received this message because

Re: [sussex_mug] Stripping Out Carriage Returns

2010-04-28 Thread Paul Owen
to a space ­ repeat the replace until no paragraph marks are left to change ­ I then do a final search and replace on the ** and change them back to single paragraph breaks ³^p² to restore the original paragraphs. Which method you use depends on how the text is messed up. Paul Owen From: Phil Ward

Re: [sussex_mug] iWork

2010-03-13 Thread Paul Owen
I have a retail copy of iWork '09 in front of me - there does not appear to be any serial number. Paul Owen From: Ranulph Glanville ranu...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:38:52 + To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] iWork I was hoping

Re: [sussex_mug] Need some pocket/portable disk advice please

2010-01-27 Thread Paul Owen
Hi Graham, Just found an argument in favour of FireWire drives, USB 2 ports can provided a maximum of 2.5W of power to a connected device at 5V, whereas FireWire ports can provide up to 60W at up to 30V. This may be important when considering portable HDs. Regards, Paul Owen From: Graham

Re: [sussex_mug] Maintaining time machine backup

2010-01-12 Thread Paul Owen
Russell, You might also like to consider iPartition, I've been using it for a few years now without problem, it's made by a local company based in Fareham. http://www.coriolis-systems.com A demo is available. The only caveat is that it is not compatible with Drobo storage units. Paul Owen

Re: [sussex_mug] Ipod wifi connection

2010-01-06 Thread Paul Owen
turned it off, then this is not relevant. Keep warm Paul Owen From: Ella Simpson simpson.e...@googlemail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:49:41 + To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] Ipod wifi connection Just tried that, Still unable to join

Re: [sussex_mug] Ipod wifi connection

2010-01-06 Thread Paul Owen
to access the internet from home at any time, not only when a Mac is turned on. Hope this makes sense. Sitting here deciding if its worth risking a train to London (from Angmering), outside temp ­5°! Paul Owen From: itsagr...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22

Re: [sussex_mug] Google language tools

2010-01-03 Thread Paul Owen
How about Babelsfish http://babelfish.yahoo.com/ Paul Owen From: Gillian Snoxall gilliansnox...@yahoo.co.uk Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:43:51 + To: Sussex Mac Users Group smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Google language tools Morning Smuggers

Re: [sussex_mug] Next question - Passwords!

2009-12-25 Thread Paul Owen
Have a look at Keychain Access in your Utilities folder, all your passwords should be stored in, and accessible from, there - all you need to access them is your master password. Happy Christmas Paul Owen From: andrew lancaster andre...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 25

Re: [sussex_mug] Iplayer safari problems

2009-12-13 Thread Paul Owen
I have no comment on your problem but as an alternative have a look at iPlayer Downloader - it's free and independently produced (nothing to do with BBC) http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/28733 Paul Owen From: Jonathan Brady laddymcb...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun

[sussex_mug] Re: Google Wave

2009-12-09 Thread Paul Owen
Yes please Paul Owen From: Adam Field adamfi...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:41:46 + To: smug@googlegroups.com smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Re: Google Wave I still have 20 or so invites if anyone else wants one? They seem to keep

[sussex_mug] Movie for Mac People - 55 minutes - free to view.

2009-12-02 Thread Paul Owen
The title says it all. http://www.snagfilms.com/films/watch/macheads/ Paul Owen --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send email to smug

[sussex_mug] Re: Adding pages to a pdf in Preview

2009-11-28 Thread Paul Owen
from the jam and have two PDF documents which I need to join together into one document. Paul Owen From: Tony tcro...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:03:06 -0800 (PST) To: Sussex Mac User Group smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Re: deleting pages

[sussex_mug] Re: iTunes crash and Disk Utility Message

2009-11-21 Thread Paul Owen
Hi there - whoever you are. Go to the Google Groups link at the bottom of this message and search for 'SUID'. The answer to your question is no. Regardless of any permissions problems - did you 'Verify Disk' and if so what were the results? Paul Owen From: sussex@googlemail.com sussex

[sussex_mug] Re: Google Wave - Cracked what to do with it yet?

2009-11-18 Thread Paul Owen
, if I receive a message and I can't see the text I'm looking for at the top - I tend to delete it and move on! I waste too much time on emails as it is. Paul Owen From: Tony tcro...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:36:27 -0800 (PST) To: Sussex Mac User Group

[sussex_mug] MacHeist - free software

2009-11-06 Thread Paul Owen
If you have a login for MacHeist they are at it again - 6 free programs available for download - absolutely free - including Mariner Write and Twitterific (no Ads version). http://www.macheist.com Available for everyone when they reach 500,000 downloads Paul Owen

[sussex_mug] Re: 1Password, Dropbox and Agile Messenger

2009-10-28 Thread Paul Owen
must refer to the 1Password ver 2. Not the ver 3 beta. Ver 3 works fine with me. 1Password 3 saves so much time looking up passwords that I don’t know what I would do without it. Paul Owen From: Russell Brown drbrown1...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:22:48

[sussex_mug] Re: Ahoy there

2009-10-20 Thread Paul Owen
A MacMini server no less! Paul Owen From: Rob Beattie rob.beat...@gmail.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:45:33 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Ahoy there New Macs on the Apple page. rob

[sussex_mug] Re: Time Capsule Failures

2009-10-11 Thread Paul Owen
their own copy of Time Machine) can back up to the same device. Hope that clarifies . Paul Owen From: Keith Scott keith.l.sc...@btinternet.com Organization: Keith Scott Services Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:20:04 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: [sussex_mug] Re

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