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Digest #9787
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Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:37 am (PDT) . Posted by:
wcastine
Some possible help for your missing Notes:
https://discussions
Evernote client for Mac/Win platforms caches your notes locally
for offline access. The mobile apps only cache the headers so
they don't fill your mobile with stuff you may never
access. This is similar to the way Dropbox works, though Evernote
stores your notes in a database and not the Mac file system so
it's not as easy to treat them as individual objects.
Upgrading to Premium allows you to "star" an item
on your mobile for offline (and faster) access and provides
quicker OCR of your photos to assist in searches. If
you're trying to use the web client, then it's a
web client and no one would expect it to work offline.
Bill C.
---In macsupportcentral@
<macsupportcentral@
When I first noticed that the most recent notes would
occasionally disappear from the Notes app on my iOS devices at
the first of this year, my Googling seemed to suggest that the
problem has been going on for some time, and I couldn't seem to
find any definitive explanation as to what caused it or how to
fix it. Does anyone know if there is any explanation/
problem?
Also, I've seen Evernote recommended as a replacement, but am I
correct that the free version doesn't allow you to access your
notes unless you're connected to the Internet?
Thanks,
bill
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:28 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Hamm" jimhamm90
You're right, and I was wrong in stating one could use an iPad and FaceTime
Audio to call a regular phone. Both parties have to be FaceTime capable.
Sorry about my wrong assumption....Jim
On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 6:52 PM, <cookrd1@discoveryowners.com> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Not quite true. Both parties must have an iDevice. You won't be calling
> landlines or androids. Also, Facetime Audio is never the default, even if
> both ends have an iDevice. At least this is the way it works on my iPad.
> There are plenty of free cross platform apps to allow free calling to
> other smartphone owners with the same app. AND, there are several free voip
> apps that allow you to call ANY US/Canadian number for free.
> Bob
> Sent from my Win8 tablet
>
> *From:* Jim Hamm
> *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2013 6:18 PM
>
>
>
> If you have an iPhone or iPad you already know you could make a video call
> on Facetime to someone who also had one of these devices. The call went
> over wifi so there was no long distance charge on a landline or minutes
> used on a mobile phone. Well, on iOS 7 there is a new feature: Facetime
> Audio.
>
> Now you can make a call via wifi on your iPhone or iPad to someone -- even
> if they're overseas -- with audio only, if you so desire. The other party
> does not have to have Facetime capability. That's right -- you're making a
> 'regular' phone call via wifi and bypassing cellular networks or normal
> phone lines. I'm sure AT&T, et al, are so happy about this new
> feature...(grin)...
>
> This is but one of the new features in iOS 7. You might give it a try. If
> you're on wifi your iPad has now become a phone...Jim
>
>
>
>
>
Audio to call a regular phone. Both parties have to be FaceTime capable.
Sorry about my wrong assumption..
On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 6:52 PM, <cookrd1@discoveryow
> **
>
>
> Not quite true. Both parties must have an iDevice. You won't be calling
> landlines or androids. Also, Facetime Audio is never the default, even if
> both ends have an iDevice. At least this is the way it works on my iPad.
> There are plenty of free cross platform apps to allow free calling to
> other smartphone owners with the same app. AND, there are several free voip
> apps that allow you to call ANY US/Canadian number for free.
> Bob
> Sent from my Win8 tablet
>
> *From:* Jim Hamm
> *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2013 6:18 PM
>
>
>
> If you have an iPhone or iPad you already know you could make a video call
> on Facetime to someone who also had one of these devices. The call went
> over wifi so there was no long distance charge on a landline or minutes
> used on a mobile phone. Well, on iOS 7 there is a new feature: Facetime
> Audio.
>
> Now you can make a call via wifi on your iPhone or iPad to someone -- even
> if they're overseas -- with audio only, if you so desire. The other party
> does not have to have Facetime capability. That's right -- you're making a
> 'regular&#
> phone lines. I'm sure AT&T, et al, are so happy about this new
> feature...(grin)
>
> This is but one of the new features in iOS 7. You might give it a try. If
> you're on wifi your iPad has now become a phone...Jim
>
>
>
>
>
Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:56 am (PDT) . Posted by:
cookrd1
It was easy to come to that conclusion based on the articles I read. I had to hunt around to find the truth.
FYI, there is an Android app that supposedly allows Facebook integration, but I suspect it has malware capabilities. If not, even if the app is legit, I expect Apple to shut off their access. Based in China, another red flag, pun intended.
Bob
Sent from my Win8 tablet BECAUSE MY WIFE IS USING THE iPad
From: Jim Hamm
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:28 AM
To: macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com
You're right, and I was wrong in stating one could use an iPad and FaceTime Audio to call a regular phone. Both parties have to be FaceTime capable. Sorry about my wrong assumption....Jim
On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 6:52 PM, <cookrd1@discoveryowners.com> wrote:
Not quite true. Both parties must have an iDevice. You won't be calling landlines or androids. Also, Facetime Audio is never the default, even if both ends have an iDevice. At least this is the way it works on my iPad.
There are plenty of free cross platform apps to allow free calling to other smartphone owners with the same app. AND, there are several free voip apps that allow you to call ANY US/Canadian number for free.
Bob
Sent from my Win8 tablet
From: Jim Hamm
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 6:18 PM
If you have an iPhone or iPad you already know you could make a video call on Facetime to someone who also had one of these devices. The call went over wifi so there was no long distance charge on a landline or minutes used on a mobile phone. Well, on iOS 7 there is a new feature: Facetime Audio.
Now you can make a call via wifi on your iPhone or iPad to someone -- even if they're overseas -- with audio only, if you so desire. The other party does not have to have Facetime capability. That's right -- you're making a 'regular' phone call via wifi and bypassing cellular networks or normal phone lines. I'm sure AT&T, et al, are so happy about this new feature...(grin)...
This is but one of the new features in iOS 7. You might give it a try. If you're on wifi your iPad has now become a phone...Jim
FYI, there is an Android app that supposedly allows Facebook integration, but I suspect it has malware capabilities. If not, even if the app is legit, I expect Apple to shut off their access. Based in China, another red flag, pun intended.
Bob
Sent from my Win8 tablet BECAUSE MY WIFE IS USING THE iPad
From: Jim Hamm
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:28 AM
To: macsupportcentral@
You're right, and I was wrong in stating one could use an iPad and FaceTime Audio to call a regular phone. Both parties have to be FaceTime capable. Sorry about my wrong assumption..
On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 6:52 PM, <cookrd1@discoveryow
Not quite true. Both parties must have an iDevice. You won't be calling landlines or androids. Also, Facetime Audio is never the default, even if both ends have an iDevice. At least this is the way it works on my iPad.
There are plenty of free cross platform apps to allow free calling to other smartphone owners with the same app. AND, there are several free voip apps that allow you to call ANY US/Canadian number for free.
Bob
Sent from my Win8 tablet
From: Jim Hamm
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 6:18 PM
If you have an iPhone or iPad you already know you could make a video call on Facetime to someone who also had one of these devices. The call went over wifi so there was no long distance charge on a landline or minutes used on a mobile phone. Well, on iOS 7 there is a new feature: Facetime Audio.
Now you can make a call via wifi on your iPhone or iPad to someone -- even if they're overseas -- with audio only, if you so desire. The other party does not have to have Facetime capability. That's right -- you're making a 'regular&#
This is but one of the new features in iOS 7. You might give it a try. If you're on wifi your iPad has now become a phone...Jim
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:49 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Hamm" jimhamm90
I was wrong in my statement yesterday that someone could use an iPad and
FaceTime Audio to call a regular phone. After further exploration this
morning I found that both parties must be FaceTime capable. My apologies
about my wrong assumption and statement.
To test my theory yesterday morning I dialed my home phone number from my
iPad. My home phone rang and I thought, aha, it works. Well, my home phone
is on CableOne internet service, and I guess that is why it rang. My iPad
and home phone were both on the internet. I should have done more checking
first...Jim
FaceTime Audio to call a regular phone. After further exploration this
morning I found that both parties must be FaceTime capable. My apologies
about my wrong assumption and statement.
To test my theory yesterday morning I dialed my home phone number from my
iPad. My home phone rang and I thought, aha, it works. Well, my home phone
is on CableOne internet service, and I guess that is why it rang. My iPad
and home phone were both on the internet. I should have done more checking
first...Jim
Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:20 am (PDT) . Posted by:
nhoward5040
Is it possible that one of your ink cartridges is empty? I had
an Epson printer years ago, and got no warning that the ink was
low, but any time that the ink ran our (even on just one
cartridge), the printer would stop working. It gave no dialog
box, etc to tell me this.
Hope this helps
Nancy
---In macsupportcentral@
<macsupportcentral@
Yes, I have turned it off and then back on. Did the same with my
computer. Nothing changed.
I will try removing it and then re-installing it. Thanks for the
tip.
Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:35 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Don" don.96705
I'm not on ATT but you may be having the same problem I occasionally have.
Somewhere in the 2.5 miles from my home to the Telco switch there is a cable that is not watertight. In heavy rain the cable can get wet and data errors skyrocket. The hardware, without human intervention, slows my DSL down to an acceptable data error rate, whatever 'acceptable' means.
After the cable dries out guess what? The speed does not get bumped back up by the hardware. I wait for a couple hot dry days then call my ISP and they immediately bring the speed back up, while I'm on the phone.
Don at 21.9N 159.6W
Mac Pro, OS X 10.7.5
p.s. I use iStumbler 2 to see who is using WiFi in my neighborhood. Currently I see 12 networks on various channels. I'm the only one I ever see on channel 11. Not sure where I got it, its free. Maybe even available in the Apple store.
>
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 8:44 PM, caribsea@bellsouth.net wrote:
>
>> I need advice on what to say to ATT about my Internet connection. It's been slow the past few days and, in checking, I can see that there are now nine nearby networks in the network dropdown menu, where there used to be three at the most. I could be completely wrong but I'm assuming that's what's causing the problem.
>> What can I expect to be told and how do I resolve this problem? I hope it's an easy and quick solution.
>
Somewhere in the 2.5 miles from my home to the Telco switch there is a cable that is not watertight. In heavy rain the cable can get wet and data errors skyrocket. The hardware, without human intervention, slows my DSL down to an acceptable data error rate, whatever 'acceptable&#
After the cable dries out guess what? The speed does not get bumped back up by the hardware. I wait for a couple hot dry days then call my ISP and they immediately bring the speed back up, while I'm on the phone.
Don at 21.9N 159.6W
Mac Pro, OS X 10.7.5
p.s. I use iStumbler 2 to see who is using WiFi in my neighborhood. Currently I see 12 networks on various channels. I'm the only one I ever see on channel 11. Not sure where I got it, its free. Maybe even available in the Apple store.
>
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 8:44 PM, caribsea@bellsouth.
>
>> I need advice on what to say to ATT about my Internet connection. It's been slow the past few days and, in checking, I can see that there are now nine nearby networks in the network dropdown menu, where there used to be three at the most. I could be completely wrong but I'm assuming that's what's causing the problem.
>> What can I expect to be told and how do I resolve this problem? I hope it's an easy and quick solution.
>
Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:54 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Bekah" bekalex
I actually had to switch from AT&T after being a relatively happy customer for many years because one day it slowed to a crawl and a few days later just flat went down. Service techs were out here for 2 days. We tried everything including a new modem. They finally admitted there were too many splices at the nearest hub (or whatever). I switched to Charter Cable which is truly much much faster for me - and I was told the hub is right behind me. (Hub may be the wrong word here.)
Bekah
On Sep 24, 2013, at 4:35 PM, Don <y-photo.96705@hawaiiantel.net> wrote:
>
>
> I'm not on ATT but you may be having the same problem I occasionally have.
>
> Somewhere in the 2.5 miles from my home to the Telco switch there is a cable that is not watertight. In heavy rain the cable can get wet and data errors skyrocket. The hardware, without human intervention, slows my DSL down to an acceptable data error rate, whatever 'acceptable' means.
>
> After the cable dries out guess what? The speed does not get bumped back up by the hardware. I wait for a couple hot dry days then call my ISP and they immediately bring the speed back up, while I'm on the phone.
>
>
> Don at 21.9N 159.6W
> Mac Pro, OS X 10.7.5
>
> p.s. I use iStumbler 2 to see who is using WiFi in my neighborhood. Currently I see 12 networks on various channels. I'm the only one I ever see on channel 11. Not sure where I got it, its free. Maybe even available in the Apple store.
>
>
>>
>> On Sep 23, 2013, at 8:44 PM, caribsea@bellsouth.net wrote:
>>
>>> I need advice on what to say to ATT about my Internet connection. It's been slow the past few days and, in checking, I can see that there are now nine nearby networks in the network dropdown menu, where there used to be three at the most. I could be completely wrong but I'm assuming that's what's causing the problem.
>>> What can I expect to be told and how do I resolve this problem? I hope it's an easy and quick solution.
>>
>
>
>
>
Bekah
On Sep 24, 2013, at 4:35 PM, Don <y-photo.96705@
>
>
> I'm not on ATT but you may be having the same problem I occasionally have.
>
> Somewhere in the 2.5 miles from my home to the Telco switch there is a cable that is not watertight. In heavy rain the cable can get wet and data errors skyrocket. The hardware, without human intervention, slows my DSL down to an acceptable data error rate, whatever 'acceptable&#
>
> After the cable dries out guess what? The speed does not get bumped back up by the hardware. I wait for a couple hot dry days then call my ISP and they immediately bring the speed back up, while I'm on the phone.
>
>
> Don at 21.9N 159.6W
> Mac Pro, OS X 10.7.5
>
> p.s. I use iStumbler 2 to see who is using WiFi in my neighborhood. Currently I see 12 networks on various channels. I'm the only one I ever see on channel 11. Not sure where I got it, its free. Maybe even available in the Apple store.
>
>
>>
>> On Sep 23, 2013, at 8:44 PM, caribsea@bellsouth.
>>
>>> I need advice on what to say to ATT about my Internet connection. It's been slow the past few days and, in checking, I can see that there are now nine nearby networks in the network dropdown menu, where there used to be three at the most. I could be completely wrong but I'm assuming that's what's causing the problem.
>>> What can I expect to be told and how do I resolve this problem? I hope it's an easy and quick solution.
>>
>
>
>
>
Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:00 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
First I want to thank those who posted links to articles about the upgrade to iOS 7. I was traveling when it came out and I upgraded today.
Between reading the articles listed here and on other lists, along with the input and complaints on 4 lists, the upgrades of iTunes and iOS went without a hitch, and everything that was already on my iPhone 4S is still there.
I understand the issues of the visually impaired with the new look and fonts. And I understand that many with visual issues have a problem with a white background. My eyes are getting older and so I want enough contrast, black fonts on a contracting background.I had sent in several Feedbacks to Apple since iOS 7 was first announced, all about readability for older and grey-er eyes. I was worried about the transparency, but the upgrade grabbed the wallpaper that I used before. The matter of the titles having enough contrast has not changed from previous iOS or OS X for that matter. That has been a persistent issue.
I do miss the yellow background in Notes and I do miss the ability to change the font, but that is a preference, not a problem.
With the one apparent exception, the titles of the movies and TV shows I have on my iPhone. They are missing in the icon view.
I find most of the upgrade to just be a cosmetic change. I did visit a friend who had upgraded her iPad, and she had two problems, Siri was set to a Chinese dialect and I had to power cycle her iPad and re-enter her WiFi network password. Took all of about 5 minutes to fix.
So basically, my experience with the upgrade was good, especially with a little reading before hand. Thank you all that made the plunge early and made my experience easier. And I didn't even think twice about how to quit an app, since you guys spilled the beans.
Those that got frustrated, with this upgrade, ought to wait a few days next time, and read the list(s) and read a few articles before upgrading. Your life will be a lot calmer.
Brent
On Sep 23, 2013, at 1:51 PM, Michael Stupinski wrote:
Me too! Boy this has been fun and educational. To some degree, anyway.
On Sep 23, 2013, at 4:10 PM, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@googlemail.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 23 September 2013 16:43, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@icloud.com> wrote:
>
> You guys have never been in a room with double-pole, double-throw switches, where 2 separate switches, at the 2 entrances to the room, BOTH control the same light?
>
> Whether up is "on" or "off" at one switch depends on the position of the other switch.
>
> Already said that (if my post got through).
>
> Otto
>
>
>
Between reading the articles listed here and on other lists, along with the input and complaints on 4 lists, the upgrades of iTunes and iOS went without a hitch, and everything that was already on my iPhone 4S is still there.
I understand the issues of the visually impaired with the new look and fonts. And I understand that many with visual issues have a problem with a white background. My eyes are getting older and so I want enough contrast, black fonts on a contracting background.I had sent in several Feedbacks to Apple since iOS 7 was first announced, all about readability for older and grey-er eyes. I was worried about the transparency, but the upgrade grabbed the wallpaper that I used before. The matter of the titles having enough contrast has not changed from previous iOS or OS X for that matter. That has been a persistent issue.
I do miss the yellow background in Notes and I do miss the ability to change the font, but that is a preference, not a problem.
With the one apparent exception, the titles of the movies and TV shows I have on my iPhone. They are missing in the icon view.
I find most of the upgrade to just be a cosmetic change. I did visit a friend who had upgraded her iPad, and she had two problems, Siri was set to a Chinese dialect and I had to power cycle her iPad and re-enter her WiFi network password. Took all of about 5 minutes to fix.
So basically, my experience with the upgrade was good, especially with a little reading before hand. Thank you all that made the plunge early and made my experience easier. And I didn't even think twice about how to quit an app, since you guys spilled the beans.
Those that got frustrated, with this upgrade, ought to wait a few days next time, and read the list(s) and read a few articles before upgrading. Your life will be a lot calmer.
Brent
On Sep 23, 2013, at 1:51 PM, Michael Stupinski wrote:
Me too! Boy this has been fun and educational. To some degree, anyway.
On Sep 23, 2013, at 4:10 PM, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@
>
>
> On 23 September 2013 16:43, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@icloud.
>
> You guys have never been in a room with double-pole, double-throw switches, where 2 separate switches, at the 2 entrances to the room, BOTH control the same light?
>
> Whether up is "on" or "off" at one switch depends on the position of the other switch.
>
> Already said that (if my post got through).
>
> Otto
>
>
>
Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:15 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Pete Nalda" lpnalda
I actually find the fonts to be *better* with IOS 7, and while I'm not sure how well VoiceOver using folks are doing with it, fonts are fine for where i'm at visually. I do also have Bold turned on as well as the font size at maximum. I just wished more apps would take advantage of this (Yes, that means you Facebook and Twitter), but I can zoom for those that don't.
On Sep 24, 2013, at 9:00 PM, "N.A. Nada" <whodo678@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
> First I want to thank those who posted links to articles about the upgrade to iOS 7. I was traveling when it came out and I upgraded today.
>
> Between reading the articles listed here and on other lists, along with the input and complaints on 4 lists, the upgrades of iTunes and iOS went without a hitch, and everything that was already on my iPhone 4S is still there.
>
> I understand the issues of the visually impaired with the new look and fonts. And I understand that many with visual issues have a problem with a white background. My eyes are getting older and so I want enough contrast, black fonts on a contracting background.I had sent in several Feedbacks to Apple since iOS 7 was first announced, all about readability for older and grey-er eyes. I was worried about the transparency, but the upgrade grabbed the wallpaper that I used before. The matter of the titles having enough contrast has not changed from previous iOS or OS X for that matter. That has been a persistent issue.
>
> I do miss the yellow background in Notes and I do miss the ability to change the font, but that is a preference, not a problem.
>
> With the one apparent exception, the titles of the movies and TV shows I have on my iPhone. They are missing in the icon view.
>
> I find most of the upgrade to just be a cosmetic change. I did visit a friend who had upgraded her iPad, and she had two problems, Siri was set to a Chinese dialect and I had to power cycle her iPad and re-enter her WiFi network password. Took all of about 5 minutes to fix.
>
> So basically, my experience with the upgrade was good, especially with a little reading before hand. Thank you all that made the plunge early and made my experience easier. And I didn't even think twice about how to quit an app, since you guys spilled the beans.
>
> Those that got frustrated, with this upgrade, ought to wait a few days next time, and read the list(s) and read a few articles before upgrading. Your life will be a lot calmer.
>
> Brent
>
>
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 1:51 PM, Michael Stupinski wrote:
>
> Me too! Boy this has been fun and educational. To some degree, anyway.
>
>
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 4:10 PM, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@googlemail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> On 23 September 2013 16:43, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@icloud.com> wrote:
>>
>> You guys have never been in a room with double-pole, double-throw switches, where 2 separate switches, at the 2 entrances to the room, BOTH control the same light?
>>
>> Whether up is "on" or "off" at one switch depends on the position of the other switch.
>>
>> Already said that (if my post got through).
>>
>> Otto
>>
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Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates)
Louie P. "Pete" Nalda
http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda
http://www.facebook.com/lpnalda
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda
Twitter @lpnalda
On Sep 24, 2013, at 9:00 PM, "N.A. Nada" <whodo678@comcast.
>
>
> First I want to thank those who posted links to articles about the upgrade to iOS 7. I was traveling when it came out and I upgraded today.
>
> Between reading the articles listed here and on other lists, along with the input and complaints on 4 lists, the upgrades of iTunes and iOS went without a hitch, and everything that was already on my iPhone 4S is still there.
>
> I understand the issues of the visually impaired with the new look and fonts. And I understand that many with visual issues have a problem with a white background. My eyes are getting older and so I want enough contrast, black fonts on a contracting background.I had sent in several Feedbacks to Apple since iOS 7 was first announced, all about readability for older and grey-er eyes. I was worried about the transparency, but the upgrade grabbed the wallpaper that I used before. The matter of the titles having enough contrast has not changed from previous iOS or OS X for that matter. That has been a persistent issue.
>
> I do miss the yellow background in Notes and I do miss the ability to change the font, but that is a preference, not a problem.
>
> With the one apparent exception, the titles of the movies and TV shows I have on my iPhone. They are missing in the icon view.
>
> I find most of the upgrade to just be a cosmetic change. I did visit a friend who had upgraded her iPad, and she had two problems, Siri was set to a Chinese dialect and I had to power cycle her iPad and re-enter her WiFi network password. Took all of about 5 minutes to fix.
>
> So basically, my experience with the upgrade was good, especially with a little reading before hand. Thank you all that made the plunge early and made my experience easier. And I didn't even think twice about how to quit an app, since you guys spilled the beans.
>
> Those that got frustrated, with this upgrade, ought to wait a few days next time, and read the list(s) and read a few articles before upgrading. Your life will be a lot calmer.
>
> Brent
>
>
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 1:51 PM, Michael Stupinski wrote:
>
> Me too! Boy this has been fun and educational. To some degree, anyway.
>
>
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 4:10 PM, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@
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>>
>>
>> On 23 September 2013 16:43, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@icloud.
>>
>> You guys have never been in a room with double-pole, double-throw switches, where 2 separate switches, at the 2 entrances to the room, BOTH control the same light?
>>
>> Whether up is "on" or "off" at one switch depends on the position of the other switch.
>>
>> Already said that (if my post got through).
>>
>> Otto
>>
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Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates)
Louie P. "Pete" Nalda
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http://www.facebook
http://www.linkedin
Twitter @lpnalda
Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:44 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Saklad" jimdoc01
> I understand the issues of the visually impaired with the new look and fonts. And I understand that many with visual issues have a problem with a white background. My eyes are getting older and so I want enough contrast, black fonts on a contracting background. I had sent in several Feedbacks to Apple since iOS 7 was first announced, all about readability for older and grey-er eyes.
This comment may or may not apply to you, but, speaking as a physician who worked at a premier eye institute for 16 years, and also had cataract surgery earlier this year, I want to point out the by far the most common visual problem associated with aging *is* development of cataracts, and is a problem that is completely curable in most cases with what is today a pretty minor surgery.
I had noticed a generalized fuzziness, and noticed I had to keep my iPhone and iPad brightness set quite high. And since cataract surgery, my vision is 20/20 or better near without glasses, and 20/20 or better distant with glasses.
There are, of course, other problems that are NOT as amenable to treatment as cataracts, but I urge my fellow "old guys" not to be content with their present state, but to get your eyes checked by a professional, since you may have an easily fixed problem.
Notably, cataracts usually develop slowly and gradually, so we don't notice them until they are already producing significant visual disability.
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Jim Saklad mailto:jimdoc@icloud.com
This comment may or may not apply to you, but, speaking as a physician who worked at a premier eye institute for 16 years, and also had cataract surgery earlier this year, I want to point out the by far the most common visual problem associated with aging *is* development of cataracts, and is a problem that is completely curable in most cases with what is today a pretty minor surgery.
I had noticed a generalized fuzziness, and noticed I had to keep my iPhone and iPad brightness set quite high. And since cataract surgery, my vision is 20/20 or better near without glasses, and 20/20 or better distant with glasses.
There are, of course, other problems that are NOT as amenable to treatment as cataracts, but I urge my fellow "old guys" not to be content with their present state, but to get your eyes checked by a professional, since you may have an easily fixed problem.
Notably, cataracts usually develop slowly and gradually, so we don't notice them until they are already producing significant visual disability.
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Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:59 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
Thanks for the info. I will keep an eye out for that, but my readers are only 1.75 diopter, if that is the correct term. Not too bad for 20 years of change.
Although I have had the same stigmatism for the last 40, it is so low that I had it taken out of the prescription. I have lived with it for so long that I can not see a straight line when he adds it in.
I find contrast is more important for me, so fonts in shades of grey are a PITA. Give me contrast!
Brent
On Sep 24, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Jim Saklad wrote:
> I understand the issues of the visually impaired with the new look and fonts. And I understand that many with visual issues have a problem with a white background. My eyes are getting older and so I want enough contrast, black fonts on a contracting background. I had sent in several Feedbacks to Apple since iOS 7 was first announced, all about readability for older and grey-er eyes.
This comment may or may not apply to you, but, speaking as a physician who worked at a premier eye institute for 16 years, and also had cataract surgery earlier this year, I want to point out the by far the most common visual problem associated with aging *is* development of cataracts, and is a problem that is completely curable in most cases with what is today a pretty minor surgery.
I had noticed a generalized fuzziness, and noticed I had to keep my iPhone and iPad brightness set quite high. And since cataract surgery, my vision is 20/20 or better near without glasses, and 20/20 or better distant with glasses.
There are, of course, other problems that are NOT as amenable to treatment as cataracts, but I urge my fellow "old guys" not to be content with their present state, but to get your eyes checked by a professional, since you may have an easily fixed problem.
Notably, cataracts usually develop slowly and gradually, so we don't notice them until they are already producing significant visual disability.
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Although I have had the same stigmatism for the last 40, it is so low that I had it taken out of the prescription. I have lived with it for so long that I can not see a straight line when he adds it in.
I find contrast is more important for me, so fonts in shades of grey are a PITA. Give me contrast!
Brent
On Sep 24, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Jim Saklad wrote:
> I understand the issues of the visually impaired with the new look and fonts. And I understand that many with visual issues have a problem with a white background. My eyes are getting older and so I want enough contrast, black fonts on a contracting background. I had sent in several Feedbacks to Apple since iOS 7 was first announced, all about readability for older and grey-er eyes.
This comment may or may not apply to you, but, speaking as a physician who worked at a premier eye institute for 16 years, and also had cataract surgery earlier this year, I want to point out the by far the most common visual problem associated with aging *is* development of cataracts, and is a problem that is completely curable in most cases with what is today a pretty minor surgery.
I had noticed a generalized fuzziness, and noticed I had to keep my iPhone and iPad brightness set quite high. And since cataract surgery, my vision is 20/20 or better near without glasses, and 20/20 or better distant with glasses.
There are, of course, other problems that are NOT as amenable to treatment as cataracts, but I urge my fellow "old guys" not to be content with their present state, but to get your eyes checked by a professional, since you may have an easily fixed problem.
Notably, cataracts usually develop slowly and gradually, so we don't notice them until they are already producing significant visual disability.
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Jim Saklad mailto:jimdoc@icloud.
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:09 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Saklad" jimdoc01
> I find contrast is more important for me, so fonts in shades of grey are a PITA. Give me contrast!
> Brent
That sounds like a classic cataract symptom.
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> Brent
That sounds like a classic cataract symptom.
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