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Hot laptops, battery cycle time, and GPUs (was ISO: Opinions on Lapt by "James Robertson" jamesrob328i
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Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:32 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"James Robertson" jamesrob328i
On Sep 13, 2013, at 3:28 PM, N.A. Nada <whodo678@comcast.
> I have not seen or heard of a model specific version of any OS X, so that should not be a problem.
Not so long ago, when Macs came with internal DVD drives, the Install DVD was very definitely model-specific.
--
Jim Robertson
__o
_-\<,
(*)/ (*)
````````````
My other car is an S-Works Roubaix
Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:26 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Michael Stupinski" mstupinski
Jim, do you know how to determine whether a DVD is one which is not machine-specific? I have a pretty complete set of OSX DVDs (10.2 to 10.6) on which I can see no indication of being machine-specific. I also have some DVDs from OS9 to OSX 5 for various Macs with grey labels bearing a statement that they are part of a hardware package, and I'm wondering if it's simply that those without such a statement on the label are usable on any machine capable of running that system.
Thanks,
...............Mike
On Sep 15, 2013, at 8:32 AM, James Robertson <jamesrob@sonic.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2013, at 3:28 PM, N.A. Nada <whodo678@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> I have not seen or heard of a model specific version of any OS X, so that should not be a problem.
>
> Not so long ago, when Macs came with internal DVD drives, the Install DVD was very definitely model-specific.
>
>
> --
> Jim Robertson
> __o
> _-\<,_
> (*)/ (*)
> ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````
> My other car is an S-Works Roubaix
>
>
>
>
Thanks,
............
On Sep 15, 2013, at 8:32 AM, James Robertson <jamesrob@sonic.
>
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2013, at 3:28 PM, N.A. Nada <whodo678@comcast.
>
>> I have not seen or heard of a model specific version of any OS X, so that should not be a problem.
>
> Not so long ago, when Macs came with internal DVD drives, the Install DVD was very definitely model-specific.
>
>
> --
> Jim Robertson
> __o
> _-\<,
> (*)/ (*)
> ````````````
> My other car is an S-Works Roubaix
>
>
>
>
Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:38 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
I'm surprised. All the CDs/DVDs we've received with new Macs have been
clearly labelled with the Mac model. This has not been the case only with
OS X retail versions (I bought 10.2 and 10.5). Recent Macs come without
install DVDs, of course.
Otto
On 15 September 2013 14:26, Michael Stupinski <stupnski@tiac.net> wrote:
>
>
> Jim, do you know how to determine whether a DVD is one which is not
> machine-specific? I have a pretty complete set of OSX DVDs (10.2 to 10.6)
> on which I can see no indication of being machine-specific. I also have
> some DVDs from OS9 to OSX 5 for various Macs with grey labels bearing a
> statement that they are part of a hardware package, and I'm wondering if
> it's simply that those without such a statement on the label are usable on
> any machine capable of running that system.
>
clearly labelled with the Mac model. This has not been the case only with
OS X retail versions (I bought 10.2 and 10.5). Recent Macs come without
install DVDs, of course.
Otto
On 15 September 2013 14:26, Michael Stupinski <stupnski@tiac.
>
>
> Jim, do you know how to determine whether a DVD is one which is not
> machine-specific? I have a pretty complete set of OSX DVDs (10.2 to 10.6)
> on which I can see no indication of being machine-specific. I also have
> some DVDs from OS9 to OSX 5 for various Macs with grey labels bearing a
> statement that they are part of a hardware package, and I'm wondering if
> it's simply that those without such a statement on the label are usable on
> any machine capable of running that system.
>
Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:18 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"James Robertson" jamesrob328i
On Sep 15, 2013, at 6:26 AM, Michael Stupinski <stupnski@tiac.
> Jim, do you know how to determine whether a DVD is one which is not machine-specific?
What Otto said ;-)
Machine-specific DVDs are gray and the label says exactly what machine they're customized for (and they won't boot other Macs). That's true well into the evolution of OS X, but of course disappeared along with the drive they run on :-)
Jim Robertson
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:28 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Michael Stupinski" mstupinski
Well, what I have is consistent with what you said there, Otto. I have grey, specific computer model disks for my G4 Titanium PowerBook, for my MacBook Pro and my G5 Power Mac. Until I bought my 21.5" i7 iMac last year those were the only new Macs I've bought. All the other OS versions on DVD must have been bought as upgrades. I also have a number of previous OS CDs and DVDs from OS 7.5 through OS 9.2. (The OS 7.5.5 disk is specific to the 7500 and 8500 Macs...I had each of these which I bought refurbished)
..........Mike
On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@googlemail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I'm surprised. All the CDs/DVDs we've received with new Macs have been clearly labelled with the Mac model. This has not been the case only with OS X retail versions (I bought 10.2 and 10.5). Recent Macs come without install DVDs, of course.
>
> Otto
>
>
> On 15 September 2013 14:26, Michael Stupinski <stupnski@tiac.net> wrote:
>
>
> Jim, do you know how to determine whether a DVD is one which is not machine-specific? I have a pretty complete set of OSX DVDs (10.2 to 10.6) on which I can see no indication of being machine-specific. I also have some DVDs from OS9 to OSX 5 for various Macs with grey labels bearing a statement that they are part of a hardware package, and I'm wondering if it's simply that those without such a statement on the label are usable on any machine capable of running that system.
>
>
>
>
..........Mike
On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@
>
>
> I'm surprised. All the CDs/DVDs we've received with new Macs have been clearly labelled with the Mac model. This has not been the case only with OS X retail versions (I bought 10.2 and 10.5). Recent Macs come without install DVDs, of course.
>
> Otto
>
>
> On 15 September 2013 14:26, Michael Stupinski <stupnski@tiac.
>
>
> Jim, do you know how to determine whether a DVD is one which is not machine-specific? I have a pretty complete set of OSX DVDs (10.2 to 10.6) on which I can see no indication of being machine-specific. I also have some DVDs from OS9 to OSX 5 for various Macs with grey labels bearing a statement that they are part of a hardware package, and I'm wondering if it's simply that those without such a statement on the label are usable on any machine capable of running that system.
>
>
>
>
Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:41 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Saklad" jimdoc01
>> I have not seen or heard of a model specific version of any OS X, so that should not be a problem.
>
> Not so long ago, when Macs came with internal DVD drives, the Install DVD was very definitely model-specific.
Since the advent of Lion, of course, the OS installer is a download, and is presumably the same *installer* for all models.
It would not surprise me to learn, however, that the exact files that get installed -- certain frameworks and libraries, for example -- may vary depending on the model of Mac on which the installation is happening.
So that a clone backup might NOT be appropriate for booting a different model than the one it had been cloned from.
>
> Not so long ago, when Macs came with internal DVD drives, the Install DVD was very definitely model-specific.
Since the advent of Lion, of course, the OS installer is a download, and is presumably the same *installer* for all models.
It would not surprise me to learn, however, that the exact files that get installed -- certain frameworks and libraries, for example -- may vary depending on the model of Mac on which the installation is happening.
So that a clone backup might NOT be appropriate for booting a different model than the one it had been cloned from.
Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:10 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"James Robertson" jamesrob328i
On Sep 13, 2013, at 2:39 PM, caribsea@bellsouth.
> I'm being tempted by OWC's used MacBooks and MacBook Pros as backup for my iMac. My original thought for backup (meaning in case it falls on the floor and shatters, not backup for HD) was a newer iMac that could mirror on my HDTV. I understand that it would have to be 2011 or newer. That's out of my price range, though, so an intel laptop to take over for my PPC G4 PBs is probably where I'll go.
> My question: is there a year to avoid? They have a couple that are too old but a lot of 2009/ 2010 models. It would be nice to be able to get the newest with the biggest HD and most RAM but that isn't in the cards.
> The other question: If I get a less expensive one (smaller HD) I can upgrade with an SSD kit. Is that a good idea? I really don't like the heat the G4s generate and have heard that the SSDs don't do it.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated. I'll probably make a decision by the middle of next week.
(I've changed the thread name because even though I'm addressing the OP's question, I'm going off on a different tangent)
The SSDs DO make an enormous difference as far as opening files is concerned. Boot times can be seconds instead of minutes. The advantage for file WRITING as opposed to reading is (I think) much less. If you go from one year's Mac to the next model in the same line, typically the jump in perceived performance isn't spectacular, but when you go from a rotating platter HD to an SSD for the internal drive you'll KNOW you have a new computer (even if it's really just your old computer with a new boot storage device).
As to what makes heat: it's the intensity of CPU and GPU usage, and in some cases not just usage, but "ready to be used" state (of the GPU.
The newest Mac laptops have both "integrated&qu
You CAN allow the Mac to toggle the discrete graphics coprocessor off and on, using Cody Krieger'
The "extra things" that the discrete GPU does aren't limited to graphics display, however. For example, if you run Parallels or VMware Fusion so that you can run Windows OS at the same time on your Mac, AND you're using Cody's menulet utility in "Dynamic Switching" mode, VMware Fusion will "lock on" the discrete graphics coprocessor, your left leg (if you compute while seated wearing shorts) will require some insulation, and your battery life will shorten to 50% or less of what it would be if you were just reading email or browsing the web in Windows with gfxCardStatus set to "integrated only."
Interestingly, the coprocessor doesn't need to be "really busy" for those heat/battery cycle time penalties to be extracted. For example, if you use BusyCal, that program has an option to "animate transitions" (best example is that if you move from one month to the next, you see a very impressive virtual "turning of the page" on screen). If you click the preference to "animate transitions"
It's taken me more than an hour to compose this email, because as I've done it I've discovered some inconsistencies that I can't explain. For example:
1. If I check the "animate transitions" in BusyCal, USUALLY (but not always) the gfxCardStatus menubar icon changes from "i" (integrated or intel) to "n" (nVidea) once I've launched BusyCal and changed months once. HOWEVER, that doesn't ALWAYS happen, and I haven't figured out why yet. Also, if I check "animate transitions" in BusyCal, quit from BusyCal, then set Cody's gfxCardStatus to "integrated only", then launch and run BusyCal, the month to month animated page swap is still there, though perhaps less fluid, and the computer seems perfectly happy generating those page change animations using the integrated graphics.
2. For me, the real test of what using the discrete coprocessor continuously or not using it at all will come the next time I need to do patient rounds on battery in Windows, because my Retina Display MacBook Pro is sucked down to an "I'
3. One other thing that requires the Mac to use the discrete coprocessor is driving an external display. (Apple also limits you to driving an external display ONLY if you're plugged into a/c, and I suspect that requirement is BECAUSE the discrete coprocessor consumes so much power. When I sit at my desk at work, in clamshell mode with my MiniDisplayPort Cinema Display plugged in, the laptop heats up even if I'm away from my desk, whereas ordinarily, while using its own internal display and integrated graphics, it stays very cool when on a/c power and heats up only a bit more if I'm on battery.
--
Jim Robertson
__o
_-\<,
(*)/ (*)
````````````
My other car is an S-Works Roubaix
Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:12 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
From the info you gave us, I think a straight swap will work perfectly. One
thing you could try first, though, is to boot each from the other in Target
Disk Mode. This won't be a 100% guarantee but is probably as good a test as
you can get before doing the actual swap.
Otto
On 15 September 2013 03:41, Tim O'Donoghue <tjod@runbox.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Barry;
>
> I figured it was possible, since you can boot from a drive not previously
> used on a given machine, In the past though, I've only done that to repair
> things with say, Disk Utility or to diagnose a boot issue with the original
> drive.
>
> I guess I'll go for it and see what happens.
>
thing you could try first, though, is to boot each from the other in Target
Disk Mode. This won't be a 100% guarantee but is probably as good a test as
you can get before doing the actual swap.
Otto
On 15 September 2013 03:41, Tim O'Donoghue <tjod@runbox.
> Thanks, Barry;
>
> I figured it was possible, since you can boot from a drive not previously
> used on a given machine, In the past though, I've only done that to repair
> things with say, Disk Utility or to diagnose a boot issue with the original
> drive.
>
> I guess I'll go for it and see what happens.
>
Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:32 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Dave Clark" dave24c
I am trying to install WordService on a late 2011 MacBookPro OS X 10.8.4. I've unzipped it, but now I cannot find "UserAccount/Library/Services" folder. When I go to something named "admin" I find a "Library" folder, but I do not have permissions and cannot change them when I go to the Info screen.
Is there a magic incantation I need?
Some help please.
Thank you.
Dave Clark
Irvine, CA
http://www.clarklawfirm.com
http://daveclarkimages.smugmug.com
http://facebook.com/daveclarkimages/
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On Sep 15, 2013, at 7:20 AM, Dave Clark <dc1999@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Dave Clark
> Sent from my iPhone
> 949-639-9418
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: Denver Dan <denver.dan@verizon.net>
>> Date: September 13, 2013, 10:40:41 PM PDT
>> To: macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [macsupport] Pages question
>> Reply-To: macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Howdy.
>>
>> I'm copy/pasting some responses that seem to have gotten lost
>> in the Yahoo world.
>>
>> Actually this is the 3rd time I've posted this. It must have a Yahoo
>> Gris-Gris on it.
>>
>> - - - - -
>>
>> This is a weird issue in Pages and a significant feature that is
>> missing or doesn't work.
>>
>> Fortunately there are multiple work arounds for changing case and other
>> editing functions.
>>
>> Try WordService first and see what you think of it.
>>
>> WordService
>>
>> This a a great free Service utility.
>>
>> Download from: <https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/10523/wordservice>
>> and visit the maker's web site also.
>>
>> WordService provides 37 editing functions such as changing case,
>> sentence case, Initial caps, straight and smart quotes, removing line
>> endings and beginnings and attachments and links , sorting lines,
>> various date and time formats, paths, and more.
>>
>> WordService works with a variety of Macintosh programs as a Service
>> including TextEdit, Pages, Mail, Stickies, Safari, and more.
>>
>> After downloading, decompress the downloaded file and add the utility
>> within named
>>
>> WordService.service
>>
>> to your User Account/Library/Services folder.
>>
>> Then restart your Mac or log out of your user account and log back in.
>>
>> You may need to check something and turn on some of the 37 features by
>> checking on the check boxes in
>>
>> System Preferences >Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts tab, then select
>> Services in left column.
>>
>> Then scroll through the items in the right window pane and check on
>> some or all of the new Services added by WordService.
>>
>> The reason for this is that some of these services may have shortcut
>> commands that conflict with other shortcut commands. You may need to
>> experiment with changing the shortcut if you use one that you need that
>> conflicts.
>>
>> Then open Pages, open a document with text, select some text, choose
>> the Pages menu and pick Services and you should see the WordService
>> items you checked to turn on in Keyboard Shortcuts.
>>
>> Same Services will work in many applications including the GyazMail
>> email program I'm using to write this message.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Denver Dan
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:02:58 -0400, Jim Saklad wrote:
>>>> I have a fairly simple question regarding Pages and formatting text.
>>
>> Where text is all in capitals is there a way to then highlight all
>> the text in all-caps and change it to all small letters?
>>
>> I tried what Pages help advises but that doesn't change anything.
>>>
>>
>> On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:02:58 -0400, Jim Saklad wrote:
>>>> I have a fairly simple question regarding Pages and formatting text.
>>>>
>>>> Where text is all in capitals is there a way to then highlight all
>>>> the text in all-caps and change it to all small letters?
>>>>
>>>> I tried what Pages help advises but that doesn't change anything.
>>>
>>> That, and much, MUCH more: TextSoap:
>>> <http://www.unmarked.com/textsoap/>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>> Jim Saklad
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------
>>
>> Group FAQ:
>> <http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/macsupportcentral/files/faq.htm>
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
Is there a magic incantation I need?
Some help please.
Thank you.
Dave Clark
Irvine, CA
http://www.clarklaw
http://daveclarkima
http://facebook.
© 2012 All Rights Reserved
Permission to copy on this Email list only.
On Sep 15, 2013, at 7:20 AM, Dave Clark <dc1999@gmail.
>
>
>
> Dave Clark
> Sent from my iPhone
> 949-639-9418
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: Denver Dan <denver.dan@verizon.
>> Date: September 13, 2013, 10:40:41 PM PDT
>> To: macsupportcentral@
>> Subject: Re: [macsupport] Pages question
>> Reply-To: macsupportcentral@
>>
>> Howdy.
>>
>> I'm copy/pasting some responses that seem to have gotten lost
>> in the Yahoo world.
>>
>> Actually this is the 3rd time I've posted this. It must have a Yahoo
>> Gris-Gris on it.
>>
>> - - - - -
>>
>> This is a weird issue in Pages and a significant feature that is
>> missing or doesn't work.
>>
>> Fortunately there are multiple work arounds for changing case and other
>> editing functions.
>>
>> Try WordService first and see what you think of it.
>>
>> WordService
>>
>> This a a great free Service utility.
>>
>> Download from: <https://www.
>> and visit the maker's web site also.
>>
>> WordService provides 37 editing functions such as changing case,
>> sentence case, Initial caps, straight and smart quotes, removing line
>> endings and beginnings and attachments and links , sorting lines,
>> various date and time formats, paths, and more.
>>
>> WordService works with a variety of Macintosh programs as a Service
>> including TextEdit, Pages, Mail, Stickies, Safari, and more.
>>
>> After downloading, decompress the downloaded file and add the utility
>> within named
>>
>> WordService.
>>
>> to your User Account/Library/
>>
>> Then restart your Mac or log out of your user account and log back in.
>>
>> You may need to check something and turn on some of the 37 features by
>> checking on the check boxes in
>>
>> System Preferences >Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts tab, then select
>> Services in left column.
>>
>> Then scroll through the items in the right window pane and check on
>> some or all of the new Services added by WordService.
>>
>> The reason for this is that some of these services may have shortcut
>> commands that conflict with other shortcut commands. You may need to
>> experiment with changing the shortcut if you use one that you need that
>> conflicts.
>>
>> Then open Pages, open a document with text, select some text, choose
>> the Pages menu and pick Services and you should see the WordService
>> items you checked to turn on in Keyboard Shortcuts.
>>
>> Same Services will work in many applications including the GyazMail
>> email program I'm using to write this message.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Denver Dan
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:02:58 -0400, Jim Saklad wrote:
>>>
>>
>> Where text is all in capitals is there a way to then highlight all
>> the text in all-caps and change it to all small letters?
>>
>> I tried what Pages help advises but that doesn't change anything.
>>>
>>
>> On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:02:58 -0400, Jim Saklad wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> That, and much, MUCH more: TextSoap:
>>> <http://www.unmarked
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>> Jim Saklad
>>
>>
>> ------------
>>
>> Group FAQ:
>> <http://tech.
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:50 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Dave Clark" dave24c
I've also found the folder "MacIntoshHD/Library" but there's no "Services" folder there. Can I simply create one and put WordService.service in that folder?
Dave Clark
Irvine, CA
http://www.clarklawfirm.com
http://daveclarkimages.smugmug.com
http://facebook.com/daveclarkimages/
© 2012 All Rights Reserved
Permission to copy on this Email list only.
On Sep 15, 2013, at 7:32 AM, Dave Clark <dc1999@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am trying to install WordService on a late 2011 MacBookPro OS X 10.8.4. I've unzipped it, but now I cannot find "UserAccount/Library/Services" folder. When I go to something named "admin" I find a "Library" folder, but I do not have permissions and cannot change them when I go to the Info screen.
>
> Is there a magic incantation I need?
>
> Some help please.
>
> Thank you.
> <PastedGraphic-2.png>
>
>
> Dave Clark
> Irvine, CA
> http://www.clarklawfirm.com
> http://daveclarkimages.smugmug.com
> http://facebook.com/daveclarkimages/
>
> © 2012 All Rights Reserved
> Permission to copy on this Email list only.
>
> On Sep 15, 2013, at 7:20 AM, Dave Clark <dc1999@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave Clark
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 949-639-9418
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> From: Denver Dan <denver.dan@verizon.net>
>>> Date: September 13, 2013, 10:40:41 PM PDT
>>> To: macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: [macsupport] Pages question
>>> Reply-To: macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com
>>>
>>> Howdy.
>>>
>>> I'm copy/pasting some responses that seem to have gotten lost
>>> in the Yahoo world.
>>>
>>> Actually this is the 3rd time I've posted this. It must have a Yahoo
>>> Gris-Gris on it.
>>>
>>> - - - - -
>>>
>>> This is a weird issue in Pages and a significant feature that is
>>> missing or doesn't work.
>>>
>>> Fortunately there are multiple work arounds for changing case and other
>>> editing functions.
>>>
>>> Try WordService first and see what you think of it.
>>>
>>> WordService
>>>
>>> This a a great free Service utility.
>>>
>>> Download from: <https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/10523/wordservice>
>>> and visit the maker's web site also.
>>>
>>> WordService provides 37 editing functions such as changing case,
>>> sentence case, Initial caps, straight and smart quotes, removing line
>>> endings and beginnings and attachments and links , sorting lines,
>>> various date and time formats, paths, and more.
>>>
>>> WordService works with a variety of Macintosh programs as a Service
>>> including TextEdit, Pages, Mail, Stickies, Safari, and more.
>>>
>>> After downloading, decompress the downloaded file and add the utility
>>> within named
>>>
>>> WordService.service
>>>
>>> to your User Account/Library/Services folder.
>>>
>>> Then restart your Mac or log out of your user account and log back in.
>>>
>>> You may need to check something and turn on some of the 37 features by
>>> checking on the check boxes in
>>>
>>> System Preferences >Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts tab, then select
>>> Services in left column.
>>>
>>> Then scroll through the items in the right window pane and check on
>>> some or all of the new Services added by WordService.
>>>
>>> The reason for this is that some of these services may have shortcut
>>> commands that conflict with other shortcut commands. You may need to
>>> experiment with changing the shortcut if you use one that you need that
>>> conflicts.
>>>
>>> Then open Pages, open a document with text, select some text, choose
>>> the Pages menu and pick Services and you should see the WordService
>>> items you checked to turn on in Keyboard Shortcuts.
>>>
>>> Same Services will work in many applications including the GyazMail
>>> email program I'm using to write this message.
>>>
>>> Good luck.
>>>
>>> Denver Dan
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:02:58 -0400, Jim Saklad wrote:
>>>>> I have a fairly simple question regarding Pages and formatting text.
>>>
>>> Where text is all in capitals is there a way to then highlight all
>>> the text in all-caps and change it to all small letters?
>>>
>>> I tried what Pages help advises but that doesn't change anything.
>>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:02:58 -0400, Jim Saklad wrote:
>>>>> I have a fairly simple question regarding Pages and formatting text.
>>>>>
>>>>> Where text is all in capitals is there a way to then highlight all
>>>>> the text in all-caps and change it to all small letters?
>>>>>
>>>>> I tried what Pages help advises but that doesn't change anything.
>>>>
>>>> That, and much, MUCH more: TextSoap:
>>>> <http://www.unmarked.com/textsoap/>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>> Jim Saklad
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Group FAQ:
>>> <http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/macsupportcentral/files/faq.htm>
>>>
>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
Dave Clark
Irvine, CA
http://www.clarklaw
http://daveclarkima
http://facebook.
© 2012 All Rights Reserved
Permission to copy on this Email list only.
On Sep 15, 2013, at 7:32 AM, Dave Clark <dc1999@gmail.
> I am trying to install WordService on a late 2011 MacBookPro OS X 10.8.4. I've unzipped it, but now I cannot find "UserAccount/
>
> Is there a magic incantation I need?
>
> Some help please.
>
> Thank you.
> <PastedGraphic-
>
>
> Dave Clark
> Irvine, CA
> http://www.clarklaw
> http://daveclarkima
> http://facebook.
>
> © 2012 All Rights Reserved
> Permission to copy on this Email list only.
>
> On Sep 15, 2013, at 7:20 AM, Dave Clark <dc1999@gmail.
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave Clark
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 949-639-9418
>>
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>>> From: Denver Dan <denver.dan@verizon.
>>> Date: September 13, 2013, 10:40:41 PM PDT
>>> To: macsupportcentral@
>>> Subject: Re: [macsupport] Pages question
>>> Reply-To: macsupportcentral@
>>>
>>> Howdy.
>>>
>>> I'm copy/pasting some responses that seem to have gotten lost
>>> in the Yahoo world.
>>>
>>> Actually this is the 3rd time I've posted this. It must have a Yahoo
>>> Gris-Gris on it.
>>>
>>> - - - - -
>>>
>>> This is a weird issue in Pages and a significant feature that is
>>> missing or doesn't work.
>>>
>>> Fortunately there are multiple work arounds for changing case and other
>>> editing functions.
>>>
>>> Try WordService first and see what you think of it.
>>>
>>> WordService
>>>
>>> This a a great free Service utility.
>>>
>>> Download from: <https://www.
>>> and visit the maker's web site also.
>>>
>>> WordService provides 37 editing functions such as changing case,
>>> sentence case, Initial caps, straight and smart quotes, removing line
>>> endings and beginnings and attachments and links , sorting lines,
>>> various date and time formats, paths, and more.
>>>
>>> WordService works with a variety of Macintosh programs as a Service
>>> including TextEdit, Pages, Mail, Stickies, Safari, and more.
>>>
>>> After downloading, decompress the downloaded file and add the utility
>>> within named
>>>
>>> WordService.
>>>
>>> to your User Account/Library/
>>>
>>> Then restart your Mac or log out of your user account and log back in.
>>>
>>> You may need to check something and turn on some of the 37 features by
>>> checking on the check boxes in
>>>
>>> System Preferences >Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts tab, then select
>>> Services in left column.
>>>
>>> Then scroll through the items in the right window pane and check on
>>> some or all of the new Services added by WordService.
>>>
>>> The reason for this is that some of these services may have shortcut
>>> commands that conflict with other shortcut commands. You may need to
>>> experiment with changing the shortcut if you use one that you need that
>>> conflicts.
>>>
>>> Then open Pages, open a document with text, select some text, choose
>>> the Pages menu and pick Services and you should see the WordService
>>> items you checked to turn on in Keyboard Shortcuts.
>>>
>>> Same Services will work in many applications including the GyazMail
>>> email program I'm using to write this message.
>>>
>>> Good luck.
>>>
>>> Denver Dan
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:02:58 -0400, Jim Saklad wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Where text is all in capitals is there a way to then highlight all
>>> the text in all-caps and change it to all small letters?
>>>
>>> I tried what Pages help advises but that doesn't change anything.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:02:58 -0400, Jim Saklad wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------
>>>
>>> Group FAQ:
>>> <http://tech.
>>>
>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:15 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Did you read the 'readme' file?
If Home > Library does not contain a Services folder, simply create one,
then drag the service file(s) into there. Home > Library is fine if you're
the only user, or the only one who wants to use these services.
If you want all users to be able to use services without duplication,
create Services in Macintosh HD > Library and drag the file(s) there.
Otto
On 15 September 2013 15:50, Dave Clark <dc1999@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've also found the folder "MacIntoshHD/Library" but there's no "Services"
> folder there. Can I simply create one and put WordService.service in that
> folder?
>
If Home > Library does not contain a Services folder, simply create one,
then drag the service file(s) into there. Home > Library is fine if you're
the only user, or the only one who wants to use these services.
If you want all users to be able to use services without duplication,
create Services in Macintosh HD > Library and drag the file(s) there.
Otto
On 15 September 2013 15:50, Dave Clark <dc1999@gmail.
> I've also found the folder "MacIntoshHD/
> folder there. Can I simply create one and put WordService.
> folder?
>
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:19 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
For anyone who doesn't know about Services, this is a good read.
<
http://www.macworld.com/article/1163996/how_to_use_services_in_mac_os_x.html
>
Otto
On 15 September 2013 16:14, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@googlemail.com>wrote:
> Did you read the 'readme' file?
>
> If Home > Library does not contain a Services folder, simply create one,
> then drag the service file(s) into there. Home > Library is fine if you're
> the only user, or the only one who wants to use these services.
>
> If you want all users to be able to use services without duplication,
> create Services in Macintosh HD > Library and drag the file(s) there.
>
<
http://www.macworld
>
Otto
On 15 September 2013 16:14, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@
> Did you read the 'readme&#
>
> If Home > Library does not contain a Services folder, simply create one,
> then drag the service file(s) into there. Home > Library is fine if you're
> the only user, or the only one who wants to use these services.
>
> If you want all users to be able to use services without duplication,
> create Services in Macintosh HD > Library and drag the file(s) there.
>
Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:35 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Saklad" jimdoc01
> If Home > Library does not contain a Services folder, simply create one, then drag the service file(s) into there. Home > Library is fine if you're the only user, or the only one who wants to use these services.
Perhaps you should tell him how to see/enable Home/Library.
I've explained it so many times I don't feel like writing it out again....
Perhaps you should tell him how to see/enable Home/Library.
I've explained it so many times I don't feel like writing it out again....
Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:53 am (PDT) . Posted by:
n7eoj
I was an early adaptor and chose my Amateur radio callsign N7EOJ
because it is unique to me.
A while back Apple decided your Apple ID had to be a valid email
address. Good idea and I complied with my callsign at yahoo.com.
All my original purchases were no longer mine. After many email
exchanges with iTunes support my purchases were "transfered&qu
the new ID.
Of the over 300 original songs, I received approximately 200. Of
those were 67 songs I had not purchased and would never listen
to.
Another round of emails yielded nothing more than "You should
keep track of your purchases." I had been. That is how I knew I
had over 300.
Not trusting iCloud I had always synced via the iMac, until year
later, my iMac crashed and OSX had to be reinstalled.
Now my iPod Touch and iPads were not associated with it. When I
attempted to associate & resync I was told all the songs elonged
to someone else. Add the music on the Touch and iPads would be
erased and only 17 would be copied back in.
I am afraid a sync will also delete any/all apps I've bought over
the years.
I initiated another email exchange with iTunes support last June.
They have not replied.
Checking last night, I saw my long gone iPod2 was registered, but
not my generation 4. My iPad is registered, but not my iPad4.
On entering their serial numbers, I am told they belong to
someone else and can do nothing. I suspect to my old ID, that I
no longer have access to.
Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:05 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Pat Taylor" pat412255
My settings & operating system are the same as yours. I mistakenly thought that perhaps the "Auto Correct" setting might help the OP's situation.
On Sep 14, 2013, at 2:50 PM, N.A. Nada <whodo678@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Just following along to learn. What at iOS are you running Pat, because I don't see auto-complete?
>
> On my iPhone, at Settings>General>Keyboard, I see: Auto-Capitalization, Auto-Correct, Check Spelling, Enable Caps Lock, "." Shortcut, Keyboards, Shortcuts and Add New Shortcut, but no auto-complete.
>
> Shortcuts have to be manually entered, so I don't think that is what BB is calling auto-complete.
>
> But then again, I don't see auto-complete in Apple Mail, either. I think BB has a third-party app running on his Macs.
>
> Brent
>
> 15" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz, early 2008, Mac OS X 10.7.5
> iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.3
>
>
>
> On Sep 14, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Pat Taylor wrote:
>
>
>
> Check you Settings>General>Keyboard.
>
> Sent from my iPad...î…
>
> On Sep 14, 2013, at 10:19 AM, babrady2@cox.net wrote:
>
>>
>> When composing a message in Apple Mail on my iMac and MBP it does the "auto-complete" but on my iOS devices the auto complete doesn't work anymore. Any suggestions for getting it back? BB in AZ
>>
>
>
>
>
On Sep 14, 2013, at 2:50 PM, N.A. Nada <whodo678@comcast.
>
> Just following along to learn. What at iOS are you running Pat, because I don't see auto-complete?
>
> On my iPhone, at Settings>
>
> Shortcuts have to be manually entered, so I don't think that is what BB is calling auto-complete.
>
> But then again, I don't see auto-complete in Apple Mail, either. I think BB has a third-party app running on his Macs.
>
> Brent
>
> 15" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz, early 2008, Mac OS X 10.7.5
> iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.3
>
>
>
> On Sep 14, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Pat Taylor wrote:
>
>
>
> Check you Settings>
>
> Sent from my iPad...î…
>
> On Sep 14, 2013, at 10:19 AM, babrady2@cox.
>
>>
>> When composing a message in Apple Mail on my iMac and MBP it does the "auto-complete
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