Re: A "feature" in Preview

It did that to me with Acrobat Pro 8 yesterday after a shut down. ( S-Leopard) Not sure its Preview exclusive. After working with three windows machines (not because I want to) I am beginning to think we have made this world so unecessaraily complex that it has stopped serving us and apart from

Re: Double emails

Interesting this. No iPhone here but for just two sources (differing groups of 3 - 9 people) I get duplicates, all other singles emails. So it not duplicate POP accounts. And I'd like to get just the single messages. Bill On 17/02/2012, at 5:49 AM, Chris Burton wrote: > Hi wamuggers >

Re: Last day to remove you Google search history

Ronni, I know I have removed one Google account but I think I may have had another one some years ago. How would I find it? Bill On 24/02/2012, at 6:05 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: >

Re: Last day to remove you Google search history

I second that Ray. I have immediately closed one of my two gmail accounts, but sadly cannot succeed with the second - just too hard ( thanks for the advice Ronni). I noticed on numerous occasions a small window on the Google site talking about privacy. Frankly its not private and I am opposed

Re: Last day to remove you Google search history

Finally got rid of Google accounts - all gone. What's the alternative to Google? BING looks promising. Nice touch when you first go there: a grapic of the Indian Ocean with snippets of history about Rottnest. Bill On 24/02/2012, at 7:54 PM, cm wrote: > One more possibility occurred to

Re: Last day to remove you Google search history

better search engine than Google. > Google Just Made Bing The Best Search Engine > <http://www.businessinsider.com/google-just-made-bing-the-best-search-engine-2012-1> > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 25/02/2012, at 4:54 PM, Bill Parker w

Re: MacScan 2.9.2

My two cents. I found Macscan of ltd use. Sophos much more useful and free. Bill On 13/03/2012, at 4:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Tell Graham it will slowdown his Mac, as any Virus / Malware checking > Application on a Mac or Windows does, as they will routinely be constantly > running in the

Re: Cant Load Webpages

No problem here with Firefox. Bill On 15/03/2012, at 6:35 AM, Roger Kortas wrote: > both work fine for me but the edu one was outdated so go here first > > http://portal.det.wa.edu.au/ > > I am using Chrome > > Roger > > > On 15/03/2012, at 6:29 AM, rb...@iinet.net.au wrote: > >> sorry >> h

Fans

My Macbook Pro - about 18 months old is now exhbiting odd fan behaviour. During normal word processing/emailing etc. no fan. After a few moment of say iView, the fans come on and by then the machine has heated and feels quite hot to touch. Whats happening here? Bill -- The WA Macintosh Us

Re: Fans

> have is that Ronni for example has had more than one laptop suffer from logic > board faults. > > So Bill, to continue the analogy in human terms, it may be that your computer > has reached that stage in life in which it suffers hot flushes. > > Regards, > > Michael. &

Re: Fans

Timely advice from Macs4U. Never place a Macbook on a flat insulating surface! Second. Turn it off at night. Bill On 28/03/2012, at 12:52 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > The new name? The Menopausal MacBook. I'm off to Macs4U immediately. > > Bill > > On 28/03/2012,

Mail text size

I have my text size for message in Mail set at Comic Sans MS 18. This is fine for outgoings and mostly for incoming. However I usually enlarge texts where needed. I can do this by going: Format > Style>Bigger. (It works) But I prefer keyboard strokes: Command and + This does *not* work.

Re: Mail text size

Aha... but I was thinking it was Command + because that is what I see in the Format menu! B On 10/04/2012, at 11:13 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Bill, > > The Keyboard shortcut is "Command - Shift - +" > Not "Command - +" > Cheers, > Ronni > > O

Re: Mail text size

e correct Bill; “Command - + “ works to make text larger >> So does “Command - Shift - +” works to make text larger. >> >> You might have “Command-+” set for some other keyboard sort cut perhaps? >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> On 10/04/2012, at 11:1

Re: Mail text size

t;> Hi Alan, >>> >>> That is correct behaviour as I mentioned below "It should read as the keys >>> “Command - =“ because to type “+” you depress the shift key ;-))" >>> >>> A little bit confusing for some... >>> >>&

Re: Mail text size

Phone: 0414 795 960 > Email: > Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> > > > **For everything Macintosh** > > On 10/04/2012, at 5:50 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Now I have more knowledge! INcoming email - use Command plus the +/= WORKS >> OUTgoing

Re: Mail text size

simple "iconic" suggestion works a treat. Bill On 11/04/2012, at 7:52 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: > > On 10/04/2012, at 11:05 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> I have my text size for message in Mail set at Comic Sans MS 18. This is >> fine for outgoings and mostly

Re: Mail text size

> If you don't like it, run the command again with a different number. > > > Cheers, > Ronni > > 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" > 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD > > OS X 10.7.3 Lion > Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) >

Re: Death Of Microsoft Word

Trouble is that no matter how good Pages is, I cannot use it because documents will not open in Word ( the latest version), but agree about Pages styles. Bill On 13/04/2012, at 7:53 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: > > On 12/04/2012, at 9:07 AM, Tim law wrote: > >> A courageous article!! >> >> For

Re: Death Of Microsoft Word

; Open With: > Other > browse > to Pages, inside the iWork folder, inside the Applications folder > Change > All… > > Cheers, > Ronni > > 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" > 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD > > OS X 10.7.3 Lion >

Re: steve wozniak

He is most certainly worth listening to but not at THAT price! Bill On 16/04/2012, at 9:21 AM, Eugene de Gouw wrote: > I thought it would be lovely to listen to such an influential and key person > in the Apple family so I clicked on the link to register for the seminar. > > > PRICING > >

Re: IQ Elite -- Is this a scam?

My principal is delete everything with the slightest doubt. Immediately! Somebody wants to talk to me - they'll repeat the request. Bill On 22/04/2012, at 12:48 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Oh David, > > No way would I click on a link in this type of email. This IQ Elite.com is > phishing. > If y

Re: Routers

Here's another question: This is my set up: Card Type:AirPort Extreme (0x14E4, 0xD6) Firmware Version: Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 5.100.198.104.5) Locale: APAC Country Code: X1 Supported PHY Modes: 802.11 a/b/g/n Supported Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Re: Routers

z channels are numbered 1 − 13 (If you know what channel your > neighbours are using try to go 2 channels above or below their channel.) > The 5GHz channels are numbered 36 − 165 (149 is normally considered best ) > > > Cheers, > Ronni > > 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz

Re: Routers

your nearest neighbours are also on Channel 11 it is best to select a > channel 2 channels away from them. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 23/04/2012, at 5:43 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Thanks Ronni, I have the Thompson model number and I t

Re: Routers

e > 5 or more apart, then they don't overlap each other. > If they are less than 5 apart, they do and you'll get interference. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 23/04/2012, at 6:01 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> I do not s

Failure to reply

I have never seen this before. In trying to reply to an incoming email I have tried - but I cannot reply. Then I replying to the SAME person. It works. Any ideas anyone? Bill -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Gui

Re: Failure to reply

gt; Is it possible the return address on the email is missing or incorrect? Have > a very careful look at both the From: address and the Reply-To: address. > > Cheers, > Carlo > > On 04/05/2012, at 8:52 , Bill Parker wrote: > >> I have never seen this before. In tr

Re: Saturday Eeore

I assume this is yet another scam to collect financial data. I just love to annoy them with any tricks that come to mind. The well known one is to put the phone down and return after an interval - resume and then repeat. And if you do not answer and have #10* service, you'll find that the cal

Re: Posting to mailing list soon for WAMUG members only

Dear Committee Joined up. Problem with the WAMUG name being too long so I abbreviated and it worked. Bill On 06/06/2012, at 11:39 AM, WAMUG announcements wrote: > Hi Wamuggers, > > After surveying the mailing list and discussing the matter at a meeting, we > have decided that as of the 1st J

Could not open folders on desktop

Yesterday I placed everything on my chaotic desktop into one folder to get some space to do something. I did some work and later I tried to get access to the "clear-up" folder but with no success. My HD icon resides on the desktop as does my download target folder. None would open. I coul

Re: Could not open folders on desktop

t file found in (your > user)/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist to the desktop then, > Relaunch your Finder. -->Force Quit-->Finder-->Relaunch fixes the problem. > > But, keeping your desktop clean is the best solution. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent fro

Re: Curious email

One thing I do with spam is bounce it. I think that process may cause the "curious email" because there mostly no response back to me. Bill On 14/06/2012, at 8:21 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Tom, > > I don't suspect the email has been sent from any of your computers. > You would need to look

Re: Curious email

f spam, many per day. After a month they > get automatically deleted. Mail app just does it all automatically for me. > Sometimes I check in the spam folder for legit emails, but rarely find any. > > Responding only encourages them. > > Tim > > > > Sent f

Re: Writing to PDF

I daresay there will be others who suggest cheaper options, but Acrobat 10.1 does everything for me, even the creation of easily workable Word docs ( even with pictures now and then) Bill On 27/06/2012, at 9:20 AM, Curtis Peter wrote: > Hi > Can someone recommend a simple program to allow me to

Re: Thoughts on membership

I have no recall of when I "found" WAMUG, but a good few years ago I am sure. The $30? Worth it. And the sheer persistence in solving problems on the part of Ronni and others giving advice is a breath of fresh air in this greedy litigious society we live in. The advice "wears" off on othe

Re: OT - spam alert

I got that one and since I was about to take delivery of a UPS package thought it was real. The atual package was left at the front door. Bill On 17/07/2012, at 2:49 PM, Pat wrote: > I received an e-mail purporting to be from the USPS about a package that > could not be delivered. Suspected s

Re: Prepare For Mountain Lion OS X 10.8

I'm still back Lion stage... Just installed it and everything work fine but I cannot opn Excel! Any help welcome. Bill On 23/07/2012, at 4:58 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi People, > > With Mountain Lion expected to be available for purchase in the Mac App Store > on 23 July 2012, I have prepar

Re: Prepare For Mountain Lion OS X 10.8

> Carlo > > On 24/07/2012, at 18:32 , Bill Parker wrote: > >> I'm still back Lion stage... >> >> Just installed it and everything work fine but I cannot opn Excel! >> >> Any help welcome. >> >> Bill >> On 23/07/2012, at 4:58 PM, Ro

Re: Prepare For Mountain Lion OS X 10.8

;>> see on the screen. Also, immediately after you attempt to open Excel have a >>> look in the logging appication called Console and cut-and-paste the last >>> few messages back to us. >>> >>> You will find Console in >>> >>> /Applications/Utilit

Re: Drawing software

t; • The Apple OS X compatible version of the technology preview expires > on January 1, 2013. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 26/07/2012, at 11:37 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Since stepping up to Lion ( the regular open plains one) I of course found a >> few b

Re: Drawing software

2 > (Mac App Store). I have not tired it but have it on my list of software to > investigate when the need arises. It gets very good reviews. > > Regards, > Carlo > > On 26/07/2012, at 12:30 , Bill Parker wrote: > >> I'd hate to get used to it and then ge

Re: Drawing software

I have only used Skitch a couple >> of times when I need simple shapes in a text document. >> >> Regards, >> Carlo >> >> >> On 26/07/2012, at 14:48 , Peter Hinchliffe >> wrote: >> >>> >>> On 26/07/2012, at 1:06 PM, Bill P

Re: RSS Reader gone from Mail.app

First the first time I am being forced to use Facebook to receive a group's message. I told them in no uncertain terms that I do not like Facebook ( nor esp Linkedin) Email will do. Bill On 27/07/2012, at 10:55 AM, Stephen Chape wrote: > Hey Tim . it seems it's all about Facebook now. > Som

Re: Interesting "walk down memory lane" of Steve Jobs - Dashboard

Daniel, I'd use Dashboard at least weekly to check current times in AUS and elsewhere. Esp when we do or don't have daylight "saving". Bill On 31/07/2012, at 11:13 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: > Thought this was quite funny to watch,...just for a bit of a "walk down > memory lane" with Dashboard. >

iCal

Folks, Since moving to Lion, I am unable to easily read iCal - the very pastels defeat the objective of clear reading - I end up with no grid. How would I get back to the SL version? Bill -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives -

Re: iCal

n Day or Week view, but you can make > them a bit more prominent by experimenting with richer, darker colors. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 02/08/2012, at 7:52 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Folks, >> >> >> Since mo

Re: iCal

e lines. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 03/08/2012, at 7:55 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Got that, but its the grid that I cannot see. >> Bill >> On 02/08/2012, at 8:10 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >> >>> Hi Bill, >>> >>> You can change

Re: iCal (2)

Ronni > > On 03/08/2012, at 7:55 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Got that, but its the grid that I cannot see. >> Bill >> On 02/08/2012, at 8:10 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >> >>> Hi Bill, >>> >>> You can change the color of a calendar and

Re: OT - Australia Men's Four (Oarsome Foursome) Rowing for Gold Sat. Night

Actually Ronni the man in bow position is No 1 ( and gets across the line first - which is what we are hoping for) Bill ( one of the rowing lurkers on WAMUG) On 04/08/2012, at 11:41 AM, Laura Webb wrote: > Hi Ronni > > I have been enjoying the rowing so it will be nice to share a personal >

Re: OT - Australia Men's Four (Oarsome Foursome) Rowing for Gold Sat. Night

good looking kid like his Auntie:) > John Dunkley-Smith is the first rower at the front of the boat... we want the > front of the boat across the line first :) > > On 04/08/2012, at 12:01 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Actually Ronni the man in bow position is No 1 ( and gets

Time machine fails

I upgraded to 10.7.4 a few weeks ago and now I find my Time Machine back up process does not work. Duly plugged in via USB cable. Disk not recognised and the prefs want me to use Airport to find a disk? (which I seems not to be able to do) Any help appreciated. Bill -- The WA Macintosh User

Re: Time machine fails

Resolved. The "Erase" function in Disk Ute did the trick. Disk now recognised and busy doing what it should do. B On 12/08/2012, at 5:53 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > I upgraded to 10.7.4 a few weeks ago and now I find my Time Machine back up > process does not work. Duly pl

Dragon dictate mike

Dear All, I just purchased Dragon Dictate and I need a recommended microphone. Unless there is na reason for a headset style, I'd prefer a standalone /USB connected style. MacSense is not clear and the support said "should work" to MicFlex. I'd prefer to know before I buy on-line. Anyone h

Re: Dragon dictate mike

Got one right here - Dragon no speak! Mind you I am feeding via jacks…. Bill On 15/08/2012, at 5:17 PM, Michael Hawkins wrote: > Yes. Logitech USB works as well as expensive mics recommended by Dragon > > On 15/08/2012, at 4:10 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Dear All, >&

Re: Dragon dictate mike

> same applies. > > Pat > > On 15/08/2012, at 6:04 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Got one right here - Dragon no speak! Mind you I am feeding via jacks…. >> Bill >> On 15/08/2012, at 5:17 PM, Michael Hawkins wrote: >> >>> Yes. Logitech USB wor

Re: Dragon dictate mike

Preferences > Sound? > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 16/08/2012, at 8:08 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Did that, but I do not think that's the issue - Dragon message says - >> "cannot recognise this device" ( or so

Re: Dragon dictate mike

agon Dictate requires a USB or Bluetooth microphone or you > can use the Mac's inbuilt microphone (if working in quiet surrounds). > > The last time I purchased Dragon Dictate for a client, MicFlex microphone > came in the box. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 16/08/201

Re: Dragon dictate mike

th > for speech recognition on Mac OS X. Some of the microphones that work well > for applications like VoIP and Internet Chat will not work well with speech > recognition because they do not provide enough signal strength (also called > "gain")." > > Cheers, &

Re: Dragon dictate mike

to your existing profile click on the “+” sign >> under Audio Sources. >> >> I'm fairly sure Dragon Dictate requires a USB or Bluetooth microphone or you >> can use the Mac's inbuilt microphone (if working in quiet surrounds). >> >> The last time I pu

Re: E-Tax on Mac

I have used Virtual Box for etax Bill On 19/08/2012, at 1:50 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: > Not quite correct, Laura. You need to have an emulator or similar to run > Windows and then eTax is straightforward. This has been an ongoing gripe > for years. > Severin Crisp > > On 19/08/2012, at 1:4

Re: Spam alert

I am not so sure about no issue for Mac owners. At least with Lion and Leopard before it I started using Sophos and it would frequently pick up unwanted guests. And still does. Bill On 30/08/2012, at 2:17 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Have forwarded to WAMUG for you Daniel :-) And I have been rec

Re: Spam alert

gt; normally contains an .exe file which contains the virus; and an .exe file > cannot be opened on a Mac. > Therefore they can't cause any damage on a Mac. > > Common sense and safe practices is required. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad &

Mail Downloads

Dear all, now I have Lion, I cannot find "Mail Downloads". That's been a life line in the past. But now? Where is it? Bill Macbook Pro OS 10.7.4 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Guidelines -

Re: Mail Downloads

Many thank Peter.I eventually found it by searching, but its obviously hidden. If it ain't broke etc…. Bill On 11/09/2012, at 8:41 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: > > On 11/09/2012, at 8:27 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Dear all, now I have Lion, I cannot find "Mail D

Re: Proposed name change to Apple Users WA

If that sounds painful so does MUG. There must be hundreds on this list and they ain't no mugs! Bill On 12/09/2012, at 9:39 AM, Pat wrote: > AUWA …Sounds painful. > > Cheers, > Pat > On 11/09/2012, at 9:59 AM, Tony Cockbain wrote: > >> There must be a lot of Apple Users out there—after all

Re: Arrr gotta love advertising,... (Semi OT maybe?) Now really OT

Some these people should get out more. I could't care less what the frame of iCal looks like as long as I find it easy to use (and I do not) start with the pastel shades ( at max contrast - still pastel) and fix that. In fact, use black on white - how's that for a revolutionary thought! I'l

Word playing up.

I wonder if there are any Word experts out there. I have Microsoft Office 2011. Suddenly it has decided to remove all borders. So a new document opens and new text appears in the top left corner. I have tried working with Styles but the section on page borders is greyed out. Bill ---

Re: Word playing up.

iew, but have somehow selected 'Normal' > view. > > Tim > > Sent from my iPad > > On 23/09/2012, at 6:35, Bill Parker wrote: > >> I wonder if there are any Word experts out there. I have Microsoft Office >> 2011. >> >> Suddenly it has deci

Re: Banking screen

sible. > > Geoff > -- > Geoff and Kaye > k...@kgweb.org.au > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/g

Re: Unlocking PDF file

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Re: Now this is funny...

t; > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>

Time Machine will not complete backup.

repair etc etc. No luck. Bill Dr Bill Parker ren...@westnet.com.au The great enemy of truth is very often not the lie – deliberate, contrived and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <h

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

2 Mountain Lion > Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) > > > On 06/10/2012, at 3:11 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Since I installed Lion, and now 10.7.5 and supp update I have not been able >> to back up/ >> >> >> The ext. HD is a Seagate Goflex

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

tition Table - for Intel-based Macs > > If so: > Can you select the drive in System Preferences > Time Machine? > When you try to backup what error do you receive please? > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 06/10/2012, at 3:41 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> >> On

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

t; At the bottom do you see "Partition Map Scheme: GUID Partition Table"? > > 3. Then Select the second level volume (your TM volume) > At the bottom do you have Format: Mac OS Extended (Journaled) > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 06/10/2012, at 4:02 PM, Bill Parker

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

orks it will show as TM icon > > Do you mean there are TWO icons for the external drive showing on the Desktop? > > I need to know if the External Drive is formatted correctly. > > Once I know if the External Drive is formatted correctly for use with Time > Machine, I can th

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

Wow. I was watching an iView program and the laptop crashed. Got a message that told me how to re-start. First time. Restart and seems OK. Back up immediately started again. See below: On 06/10/2012, at 6:34 PM, Ronni Brown wrote: > > > On 06/10/2012, at 6:19 PM, Bill Park

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

irmed correct - if there is no other > data on the Seagate, then a full reformat to set a known start point. Drag > off any required data for preservation elsewhere temporarily if needed. > > Regards > > Pete > > On 06/10/2012, at 6:19 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >>

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

x27;t have another external drive to do this, backup your important > files to a USB Thumb Drive or to a disc. > > I'll email the Tutorial to you now before I take a break. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 06/10/2012, at 6:34 PM, Ronni Brown wrote: > >> >

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

ive or to a disc. > > I'll email the Tutorial to you now before I take a break. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 06/10/2012, at 6:34 PM, Ronni Brown wrote: > >> >> >> On 06/10/2012, at 6:19 PM, Bill Parker wrote: >> >>> Ronni, >>

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

dding a little idea :o) >> >> Enjoy your Sunday! >> >> Kind regards >> Daniel >> >> Sent from my iPhone 4s >> >> --- >> Daniel Kerr >> MacWizardry >> >> Phone: 0414 795 960 >> Email: >> Web: <http

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

> > Regards > > Pete > > On 07/10/2012, at 1:35 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Please uncross fingers. Everything working fine and points about second >> back noted. Thanks again Ronni!! >> >> Bill >> On 07/10/2012, at 12:01 PM, Ronni Brown wrote: &g

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

gt; > On 07/10/2012, at 3:22 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> That complete one was 3+ hours >> >> Bill >> On 07/10/2012, at 1:48 PM, Peter Crisp wrote: >> >>> So you now have a completed full back up eh Bill. How long did it take? >>> >>

Re: Time Machine will not complete backup.

r Subject how Time Machine works explaining, > the hourly, daily, weekly backups, hard links etc. > Better still If I get time I'll upload a PDF to my website. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 07/10/2012, at 5:10 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> I have to get back on that o

Re: Bank scam

.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> Dr Bill Parker ren...@westnet.com.au The great enemy of truth is very often not the lie

iPhone 4

Folks, Is it wise to / worth buying a secondhand iPhone 4. I really do not bells and whistles. I mainly use my mobile for making calls, AKA your basic dinosaur. But, I had a situation last week where a Yellow Pages map on the road would have saved me some trouble. Bill -- The WA Macintosh Us

Re: iPhone 4

Thanks Peter. On 02/11/2012, at 7:39 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: > > On 02/11/2012, at 6:41 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Folks, >> >> Is it wise to / worth buying a secondhand iPhone 4. I really do not bells >> and whistles. I mainly use my mobile

Ebedding problem

A while back there was a nice resume of the process of sending attachments with MacMail. I must have deleted it by mistake and now I am in need! Any help welcome. Bill -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Guidelines - <

Re: Embedding problem

ht help find what you are seeking. > > <http://www.mail-archive.com/search?q=Attachments+Embedded&l=wamug%40wamug.org.au> > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 13/12/2012, at 9:03 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> A while back there was a nice resume of the process of send

Re: Embedding problem

chments first. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 13/12/2012, at 9:40 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Ronni, >> >> I either drag and drop or choose "attach" and find the file I want. I have >> tried "windows friendly" and not. Same res

Re: Mp4 file

ttp://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> Dr Bill Parker ren...@westnet.com.au The great enemy of truth is

Re: New Spam?

> Regards, and Best Wishes for the New Year, > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <htt

Screen problem

Hi Wamug (ers) The is my set up. Mac Book Pro connected to a "cinema" display. Normally keep the MBP lid shut, but just now it's open. On the MBP I see 80% of a photograph of a mine site haul road. There is NO menu bar at the top, and no icons. In the 20% at the bottom, I have a menu bar an

Re: Screen problem

ly > want an external keyboard and mouse for that. Then you can close the lid, the > MBP goes to sleep. Wake it up without opening the screen, and only the Cinema > Display turns on - in all its high resolution glory. > > Cheers, > Ronni > Sent from Ronni's iPad4 > > O

Re: Screen problem

ave to rush out to a client job now, but will be back later in the morning. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 05/01/2013, at 7:47 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Thanks. Checked all that - no difference. I am now working with Cinema >> disconnected. Did a permissions repa

Re: Screen problem

Kerr > MacWizardry > > Phone: 0414 795 960 > Email: > Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> > > > **For everything Apple** > > On 05/01/2013, at 8:28 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> Ronni, >> >> Its a MBP 15 inch about 18 months old. Running 10.7

Re: Another scam email?

, >>> >>> Another scam? >>> >>> I received an email from: >>> >>> servi...@intpaypal.com.au >>> >>> The intpaypal - looked dodgy, I have forwarded it to PayPal. >>> >>> It informed me some details had chang

Re: Another scam email?

on your website similar to my 'Contact Me' page, > <http://www.ronnibrown.net/contact-me.html> this way no one sees your email > address. > I have never had any SPAM email from my domain server. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >

Firefox not downloading

Here's another problem which ( I hope) has a simple solution. I am using Firefox ( latest upgrade today) OS 10.7.5 MBP 15". When I go to download say a PDF, it does nothing and I find nothing in my appointed Download folder. I have found a way round this as follows. Go to Page View and then

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