9/27/2012

[macsupport] Digest Number 9141

Mac Support Central

15 New Messages

Digest #9141
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Help with keys by "Robert" cookrd1
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Re: Help with keys by "Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
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Streaming from iMac to TV/Other Devices by "Richard Prokopchuk" wizardofaz2002
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Re: Streaming from iMac to TV/Other Devices by "Bill Boulware" boulware0224
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Re: Streaming from iMac to TV/Other Devices by "Harry Flaxman" harry.flaxman
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Re: Question - IPAD and Mail by "Julie Schultz" julienmark2002
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Re: Basic Automator workflow by "Denver Dan" denverdan22180
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Afghan War helmet clip by "HAL9000" jrswebhome
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Re: Afghan War helmet clip by "Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
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Re: HYNIX RAM by "Don Seal" don.96705
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Re: Strange Mail Behavior by "Don Seal" don.96705
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Re: Airport Extreme by "David M" miracleman2

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Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:22 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Robert" cookrd1

I am on Mountain Lion and the latest Parallels 8.0.18101.

I think that this Parallels update changed the way my keyboard combinations work in Excel. Since there is no PageDn/Up or End or Home keys on the MBP, I had been using Shift+Control+(down arrow) to highlight all the rows in Excel so they could be deleted. However, when I do that now in Excel, I think it is showing me all the windows that are open in Parallels.

Maybe there are other key combinations that will select all the rows either up or down from the current row in Excel?

Any ideas or help would be appreciated. I am looking at the Preferences in Parallels and don't see what I want.

Thanks,
Bob

Wed Sep 26, 2012 3:50 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf

Do you have a fn (function) key on the MBP? Does that modify the arrow keys
to become Page Up/Down/Home/End?

(I have no experience of Parallels or how keys are modified in that
environment.)

Otto

On 26 September 2012 22:21, Robert <cookrd1@discoveryowners.com> wrote:

> I am on Mountain Lion and the latest Parallels 8.0.18101.
>
> I think that this Parallels update changed the way my keyboard
> combinations work in Excel. Since there is no PageDn/Up or End or Home
> keys on the MBP, I had been using Shift+Control+(down arrow) to highlight
> all the rows in Excel so they could be deleted. However, when I do that
> now in Excel, I think it is showing me all the windows that are open in
> Parallels.
>
> Maybe there are other key combinations that will select all the rows
> either up or down from the current row in Excel?
>
> Any ideas or help would be appreciated. I am looking at the Preferences
> in Parallels and don't see what I want.
>

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Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:01 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Richard Prokopchuk" wizardofaz2002

Hi,

I'm wondering if there is a streaming device, such as Apple TV or Roku, that will let me stream non-Apple supported music formats, such as .flac files. I can play the .flac files fine on the iMac, but I'd like to not have to burn something to play it. I'd rather stream to say, the TV, and take the audio from that to the stereo aux input.

Thanks.

Rocl

iMac 3.06 ghz Intel Core 2 Duo - 4GB 800 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM

Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:22 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Bill Boulware" boulware0224

If you DM play the, on Mac you can use airplay o stream to Apple TV which outputs to any audio source.

Sent from my iPad

On Sep 26, 2012, at 20:01, Richard Prokopchuk <THEWIZARDOFAZ@COX.NET> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm wondering if there is a streaming device, such as Apple TV or Roku, that will let me stream non-Apple supported music formats, such as .flac files. I can play the .flac files fine on the iMac, but I'd like to not have to burn something to play it. I'd rather stream to say, the TV, and take the audio from that to the stereo aux input.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rocl
>
> iMac 3.06 ghz Intel Core 2 Duo - 4GB 800 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM
>
>

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Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:21 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Daly Jessup" dalyjessup


On Sep 26, 2012, at 5:22 PM, Bill Boulware wrote:

> If you DM play the, on Mac you can use airplay o stream to Apple TV which outputs to any audio source.
>

Bill, I'm embarrased, but I cannot understand what you just said. What does "DM play the," mean? How do you do that? What IS it? Where do you do it?

Thanks.

Daly

> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Sep 26, 2012, at 20:01, Richard Prokopchuk <THEWIZARDOFAZ@COX.NET> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm wondering if there is a streaming device, such as Apple TV or Roku, that will let me stream non-Apple supported music formats, such as .flac files. I can play the .flac files fine on the iMac, but I'd like to not have to burn something to play it. I'd rather stream to say, the TV, and take the audio from that to the stereo aux input.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Rocl
>>
>> iMac 3.06 ghz Intel Core 2 Duo - 4GB 800 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM
>>
>>
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:38 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf

Yes. Most streamers except the Apple TV will play FLAC. Are you after the
best SQ or just something that will "do the job"? If your TV is a "smart"
TV on your network, you can probably do this already; if not, the Logitech
Squeezebox range is very popular and gets good reviews.

If you're using FLAC, I assume you're not using iTunes? You can convert any
lossless format to another using Max if you want, with no loss of quality,
which then allows you to use an Apple TV if you prefer. The ATV gives you
video, as well, of course, if you want it.

Otto

On 27 September 2012 01:01, Richard Prokopchuk <THEWIZARDOFAZ@cox.net>wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm wondering if there is a streaming device, such as Apple TV or Roku,
> that will let me stream non-Apple supported music formats, such as .flac
> files. I can play the .flac files fine on the iMac, but I'd like to not
> have to burn something to play it. I'd rather stream to say, the TV, and
> take the audio from that to the stereo aux input.
>

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Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:12 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Harry Flaxman" harry.flaxman

Try Plex. plexapp.com .It is a full featured media center solution that will.stream/play all formats of media files, its freeware and amazing! According to the developers they are coding.for the new Apple TV.

--- Original Message ---

From: "Richard Prokopchuk" <THEWIZARDOFAZ@COX.NET>
Sent: September 26, 2012 8:01 PM
To: macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [macsupport] Streaming from iMac to TV/Other Devices

Hi,

I'm wondering if there is a streaming device, such as Apple TV or Roku, that will let me stream non-Apple supported music formats, such as .flac files. I can play the .flac files fine on the iMac, but I'd like to not have to burn something to play it. I'd rather stream to say, the TV, and take the audio from that to the stereo aux input.

Thanks.

Rocl

iMac 3.06 ghz Intel Core 2 Duo - 4GB 800 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM

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Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:05 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Julie Schultz" julienmark2002

Thanks for responding. It still isn't there. I've tried removing all emails with the incorrect email address and removed all accounts on IPad and no luck. I even tried reviewing sites and blogs and no luck. Thanks for trying to help me.
On Sep 26, 2012, at 8:03 AM, T Hopkins <hoplist@hillmanncarr.com> wrote:

> The incorrect address is in your history. I'm not sure how you delete history items on an iPad. In Mail you go to menu... Window... Previous Recipients to get the editable list. You should look for something similar. You might also Google this. It's a very common question.
>
> Cheers,
> tod
>
> Tod Hopkins
> Hillmann & Carr Inc.
> todhopkins-at-hillmanncarr.com
>
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> On Sep 24, 2012, at 5:29 PM, julienmark2002 wrote:
>
>> Please help me out regarding an issue I brought up in the past regarding the IPAD-Mail. When I create an email the drop down filter of email addresses show an incorrect email address listed there. My contacts in the address book show the correct email addresses. My computer shows the correct ones too. I'm puzzled and would like to get this resolved. Any help is appreciated!
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>> Julie
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Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:36 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Denver Dan" denverdan22180

Howdy.

You should have an Automator Untitled (Workflow) window open in
Automator.

If you start by dragging a folder to the 3rd column, the column on
right where a workflow is put together, then the Get Specified Finder
Items will list the Mail folder and path that you want the Workflow to
work on.

You can do the same thing, however, by dragging an Action from the
middle column to the work area.

You would click the Actions icon at top left (under Show/Hide
Library).

Then click to select the Files & Folders item in left column.

Then look at middle column and drag Get Folder Contents to the workflow
construction window. Note the check box named Repeat for each
subfolder found.

If you do this correctly you will see a sort of send onward flow
pointer at bottom of the Action that connects to a "Receive" bump at
the top of the next Action in the sequence.

You can test your workflow with the Run button at top right of
Automator's Toolbar.

You construct a workflow by building a series of linked Actions.

The Get Specified Finder Items means that you specify the exact things
to be "gotten" in the Action window. A sometimes more useful Action of
this sort is called "Ask for Finder Items" which lets you select files
in advance and then run the workflow or action on them which can be
more flexible.

- - - - -

You didn't mention what version of Mac OS X and Automator you are
using. This makes a big difference on how you "save" a workflow.
Automator has changed a good bit since it was first introduced.

Also note that many programs when they are installed will come with
some Automator. For example, MS Office 2011 installs a bout 30 Actions
that can be used in Word and Excel.

When you save a workflow you have a choice of making it a Workflow or
an Application with the Save As dialog.

You can also create a "Service" which was introduced with Automator in
Snow Leopard and replaced the Finder Plugin feature that Automator
did. A Service or Finder Plugin was accessible via a contextual menu
command with the mouse.

Good luck.

Denver Dan

On Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:45:01 -0700, DaveC wrote:
> I'm trying to clean up my Eudora mailboxes for transition to another
> mail client.
>
> Adam Engst has a great article about this:
>
> <http://tidbits.com/article/12382>
>
> In this he shows an Automator workflow (scroll down his article about
> 4 pages). Unfortunately he doesn't *provide* the workflow, just a
> screenshot of it.
>
> I've never used Automator before, so creating the workflow he shows
> is becoming a bit of a... failure.
>
> I've dragged my mail folder into the Automator screen, so the first
> step ("Get Specified Finder Items") seems done.
>
> But how do you drag "Get Folder Contents" or "Replace Text" actions
> into the workflow?
>
> Suggestions welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave

Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:07 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"HAL9000" jrswebhome

My mystery video file plays in VLC. I would like to import into my iTunes Library. I cannot figure out what type file it is, but it plays in VLC.

I use a free app called Adaptor for video file conversions. I drag the file to the Adaptor window and click convert to iTunes Library. Adaptor says it is successful. But it ain't there. Normally, Adaptor does a beautiful job for all videos I download off YouTube, but this one seems strange.

Any idea what type of video file it is originally? It's an Afghan War helmet clip. All other helmet video clips convert beautifully in HD.

Thanks

Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:52 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf

Does the file have a name extension? You haven't given us much to go on!

Otto

On 27 September 2012 06:07, HAL9000 <jrswebhome@yahoo.com> wrote:

> My mystery video file plays in VLC. I would like to import into my iTunes
> Library. I cannot figure out what type file it is, but it plays in VLC.
>
> I use a free app called Adaptor for video file conversions. I drag the
> file to the Adaptor window and click convert to iTunes Library. Adaptor
> says it is successful. But it ain't there. Normally, Adaptor does a
> beautiful job for all videos I download off YouTube, but this one seems
> strange.
>
> Any idea what type of video file it is originally? It's an Afghan War
> helmet clip. All other helmet video clips convert beautifully in HD.
>

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Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:00 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Don Seal" don.96705

Harry

I am doing a very detailed documentation on the conditions leading up to failure to wakeup from sleep.

Today is actually an IMPROVEMENT from three weeks ago. Then it was intermittent, now it is 100% bad. When the computer was at the local Apple dealer of course it was always normal.

Tomorrow I'll convert my scribbled logbook to Pages and email it to Apple Care. Last Thursday I got transferred to a senior advisor w/ a name & email address.

My nearest Apple store is about 80 miles. Wouldn't mind driving that, but it includes 70 miles of open ocean.

Don at 21.9N 159.6W
2 x 2.93 GHz Early 2009 Mac Pro
OS X 10.7.4 production system, Clean 10.7.5 test system
6GB RAM

On Sep 25, 2012, at 13:49, Harry Flaxman wrote:

> On 9/25/2012 5:03 PM, Don Seal wrote:
>> I opened the Apple Care case on my first machine with 36 hours left on Apple Care. Problem was with not sleeping (new machine problem is not waking up). I had the time so spent three months and about 100 support person hours before the Mac Pro was replaced. Nothing was mentioned about refurbished when the replacement was arranged. I was able to purchase a full three years of Apple Care so I guess it is a refurbished machine.
>
> I guess it differs from case to case. I had my last iMac to the Apple
> store 2 times for the same issue within a month. On the night before
> Applecare expired, I phoned Apple to mention that the issue was still
> there. My machine was promptly replaced with a new model iMac.
>
> My Powermac G5 was replaced within 3 weeks of purchase for a recurring
> problem, back when they were new.
>
> I still don't know if my current iMac is refurbed or new. It would be
> hard to tell now.
>
> I would, however, keep on Applecare about the issue you're having. If
> they continue to tell you to reseat the RAM, I would definitely question
> it. That should not be something you should have to do more than once
> over a very long period of time.
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> Harry
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Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:25 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Don Seal" don.96705

Harry

I recently joined several Yahoo groups. All with no non-member access to message history. Some very good groups, some porn. I left several groups within 5 minutes of joining. The mail just continues so I decided to trash the email address I have been using. Its more trouble than the email I don't want.

I added a new email address with my ISP and Yahoo Groups. Not a smooth process but finally got it to work …. BUT

Every group got changed to full featured, and some to digest as well. Its a single click on a full featured email to change, and I always give Yahoo a couple days for a change to fully propagate. It has taken several tries to get the change to stick on some accounts.

Oh the joys of Yahoo Groups!

Don at 21.9N 159.6W
2 x 2.93 GHz Early 2009 Mac Pro
OS X 10.7.4
6GB RAM

On Sep 25, 2012, at 14:19, Harry Flaxman wrote:

> A week or so ago, I switched my group email to my yahoo address. This
> week, I switched back to my .me mail address. Since doing so, I"m
> receiving group mail at both the yahoo mail and .me addresses. Strange
> behavior.
>
> I've tried going in and selecting my choices again, and it's had no
> affect. Naturally, I can only post from the .me account, which I am set
> for now.
>
> Harry
>

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Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:34 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"David M" miracleman2



--- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@...> wrote:
>
> A Belkin router works/has worked fine here with several Macs. Is the SSID
> hidden or could it be a range issue? Does nothing appear in the AirPort
> menu?

Turns out it helps to have the antenna connected :

David

Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:32 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Banksia" banksia02

Thanks for the replies and I wish I had known about Finder preferences before I moved all these files to the trash as they were annoying me always showing up.. But I still have the problem of having to move most of them back to where they came from. Occasionally I can select a few together and the 'Put back' option occurs but usually I have to do it one by one - and put in my password each time. A window comes up and says where they are going to and it is usually the iPhoto library. Is there any way to turn off the password every time I move anything to or from the trash? Maybe a terminal command? Typing my password hundreds or maybe thousands of times is not too appealing!

Ruth from Australia

banksia@netspeed.com.au

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