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Panther: Read Jaguar this time, it will work in Panther System 10.3.3 has barely touched down and now the rumor sites are already talking about 10.4. And what is Apple going to name this new release? Marmoset? Lemur? Tabby? Nope. Rumor has it that its going to be code named “Tiger. http://iSmug.com/ ____________________ With Panther, OS X no longer relies on the dock as it sole application switcher. You can now quickly move between open programs with the help of a new on-screen menu that pops up right where you need it –– so no more mousing over to the Dock. If you like to keep your dock hidden, you'll find this change particularly useful, as the Dock will no longer pop on screen every time you switch applications. To open the on screen menu, press Command-Tab. The menu will stay open as long as you keep the Command key pressed. You can move forward through the list of open application by repeatedly pressing the tab button ( command-shift-tab moves backwards through the list). Once the switcher is open you can also navigate by moving the mouse left and right. There are two lesser known shortcuts that provide even more power to the switcher: press H to hide the selected application and Q to quit it. Unfortunately once you have hidden an application, you'll have to switch to the application to undo that action using the dock. |
| •OS X Jaguar: Read Panther this time it will work in Jaguar also... ____________________ Email Mail Flawed Q: While setting up OS X’s Mail, I created several false email account addresses. When I attempt to send messages, Mail invariably picks one of these useless accounts, even though I’ve deleted them from the Accounts portion of Mail’s preferences. How can I permanently remove these accounts? A: If you have the right tool, it’s possible to eliminate these useless accounts. Thankfully, Apple includes just the right tool in the Library folder at the root level of your OS X volume. Select “Go To Folder” from the Finder’s Go menu, and type “/Library/Scripts/Mail Scripts.” Double-click on the Manage SMTP Servers.scpt file within the Mail Scripts window that appears. When the script opens in Script Editor, click on the “Run” button. A window will appear that states, “Choose one or more SMTP servers to delete. None of these servers are delete. None of these servers are being used by your POP or IMAP accounts.” Select the accounts you want to vaporize, and click on “OK.” If all goes as planned, the nuisance accounts will be gone. The mail program can’t be running for your Jaguar to work.... |
| • OS 9 It is always a good idea to rebuild your desktop at least once a month. This puts things back in their place when things get a little messed up and you are not even aware that it is..Some times when you work on your computer it may not be doing what it is suppose to be doing that is because it needs to be rebuilt. To rebuild the desktop, Turn your computer on. As it starts gearing up press and hold the Option and Apple keys. Don't let go. Keep them down until the Mac explicitly ask you whether you want to “rebuild the Desktop.” Click on OK. Now it will run more smoothly and faster. If you are having problems still with your computer you may want to reset the Pram. ____________________ Setting Your “PRAM” Pronounced "Pee-ram," not "pram" is short for parameter RAM, a portion of memory that stores some basic but important information that your Mac uses. It can get corrupt, then you need to ZAP it. That can be done by holding down the Option, Command and P and R keys while rebooting the computer. Let it flash on and off 3 or 4 times, then let go of the keys to continue booting up. A Freeware utility called Tech Tool will also Zap your PRAM with less hassle. The thing you need to realize after zapping the PRAM is that some of your settings will go back to the original defaults; date and time, volume setting, modem and printer port settings, virtual memory, and so on. You might even have to go to Page Setup and open, then close it to get something to print after having zapped the PRAM. It isn't something that most people have to do often, but when nothing else helps, it doesn't hurt to try it. ____________________ Alias option trick When you are in an Open/Save dialog window looking at a list of files, if you hold down the Option key while double-clicking an Alias in the list, you will be transferred to the folder that holds that item. It does not open the file or folder. Note: An Alias is italicized in a list so you can recognize it as one. Also, in attempt to look like Windows™, Apple has added a little arrow to the alias icon. ____________________ Word processing don'ts: Computers are not typewriters: · Don't press Return at the end of a line unless you're ending a paragraph. · Don't use double spaces after a sentence since it is unnecessary with most typefaces except monotype (Courier or Monaco). [But don't worry about it if that is how you were trained when you learned to type. In any case, be consistent - don't use single space some of the time and double sometimes! Usually your word processor can be set to warn you when you use the wrong one, however you define it.] · Don't press Tab to indent the first line of a paragraph. Instead, set a first line indent which automatically indents each paragraph. · Don't use tabs to center a title on a page; use a center paragraph alignment. · Don't use multiple spaces instead of tabs. If you change the size or font of the text, the size of the spaces also change. Also repositioning tabbed text is easier than working with spaces. · Don't use multiple tabs to get somewhere on a line: set a tab where you need it. The exception is when you've set tabs for columns of text and you have to leave a blank in one of the rows. · Don't hyphenate unless it is absolutely necessary. If you do and then change font, the hyphenated word may appear in the middle of the sentence. ____________________ Disk Cache You find it in the Memory Control panel and it is pronounced "cash", not "catch" or "cashey" is memory set aside to provide faster retrieval than if the computer always has to access the hard disk. Things that make it faster to have a larger cache set aside are things that you use over and over where you are asking for the same instructions in one program or if you are retrieving data from a CD-ROM, since its contents are static. If you are running several applications at the same time and switch around from one to another frequently, having a large cache doesn't help you. Prior to System 7.5, the guide-line was to set your cache giving 32k for every meg of RAM you have. If you have a later system, then you can give more cache because it has been improved to run more smoothly. These tips are from The Macintosh Bible 7th Edition. |
| • OS 8.5 It is always a good idea to rebuild your desktop at least once a month. This puts things back in their place when things get a little messed up and you are not even aware that it is..Some times when you work on your computer it may not be doing what it is suppose to be doing that is because it needs to be rebuilt. To rebuild the desktop, Turn your computer on. As it starts gearing up press and hold the Option and Apple keys. Don't let go. Keep them down until the Mac explicitly ask you whether you want to “rebuild the Desktop.” Click on OK. Now it will run more smoothly and faster. If you are having problems still with your computer you may want to reset the Pram. ____________________ Setting Your “PRAM” Pronounced "Pee-ram," not "pram" is short for parameter RAM, a portion of memory that stores some basic but important information that your Mac uses. It can get corrupt, then you need to ZAP it. That can be done by holding down the Option, Command and P and R keys while rebooting the computer. Let it flash on and off 3 or 4 times, then let go of the keys to continue booting up. A Freeware utility called Tech Tool will also Zap your PRAM with less hassle. The thing you need to realize after zapping the PRAM is that some of your settings will go back to the original defaults; date and time, volume setting, modem and printer port settings, virtual memory, and so on. You might even have to go to Page Setup and open, then close it to get something to print after having zapped the PRAM. It isn't something that most people have to do often, but when nothing else helps, it doesn't hurt to try it. ____________________ Alias option trick When you are in an Open/Save dialog window looking at a list of files, if you hold down the Option key while double-clicking an Alias in the list, you will be transferred to the folder that holds that item. It does not open the file or folder. Note: An Alias is italicized in a list so you can recognize it as one. Also, in attempt to look like Windows™, Apple has added a little arrow to the alias icon. ____________________ Word processing don'ts: Computers are not typewriters: · Don't press Return at the end of a line unless you're ending a paragraph. · Don't use double spaces after a sentence since it is unnecessary with most typefaces except monotype (Courier or Monaco). [But don't worry about it if that is how you were trained when you learned to type. In any case, be consistent - don't use single space some of the time and double sometimes! Usually your word processor can be set to warn you when you use the wrong one, however you define it.] · Don't press Tab to indent the first line of a paragraph. Instead, set a first line indent which automatically indents each paragraph. · Don't use tabs to center a title on a page; use a center paragraph alignment. · Don't use multiple spaces instead of tabs. If you change the size or font of the text, the size of the spaces also change. Also repositioning tabbed text is easier than working with spaces. · Don't use multiple tabs to get somewhere on a line: set a tab where you need it. The exception is when you've set tabs for columns of text and you have to leave a blank in one of the rows. · Don't hyphenate unless it is absolutely necessary. If you do and then change font, the hyphenated word may appear in the middle of the sentence. ____________________ Disk Cache You find it in the Memory Control panel and it is pronounced "cash", not "catch" or "cashey" is memory set aside to provide faster retrieval than if the computer always has to access the hard disk. Things that make it faster to have a larger cache set aside are things that you use over and over where you are asking for the same instructions in one program or if you are retrieving data from a CD-ROM, since its contents are static. If you are running several applications at the same time and switch around from one to another frequently, having a large cache doesn't help you. Prior to System 7.5, the guide-line was to set your cache giving 32k for every meg of RAM you have. If you have a later system, then you can give more cache because it has been improved to run more smoothly. These tips are from The Macintosh Bible 7th Edition. |
| • Hint’s & Tips
: HAVASU MAC COMPUTER CLUB cannot be held responsible should you encounter unexpected problems when trying tips and hints..This is only advising you of the tips and hints that can be found online.Mail Backups Q: I’m wondering how I might backup my important email. I have an iBook with OS X 10.2.6 and I use Outlook Express. Where is my email stored? I’d like to burn a copy of the email database to a CD. A: Your Outlook Express email database is typically found inside your Documents folder. Inside, you should find a folder called Microsoft User Data, and inside that, a folder called Identities. This is the folder you want to backup. In the event that you cannot find the Identities folder within the Documents folder, look for it inside your Outlook Express folder. In the event that your database becomes corrupt, you can simply replace the Identities folder with your backup. Apple’s Mail is a bit different. You can find the Mail folder within your user Library folder, and within it, a folder called Mailboxes. ____________________ Quick Alias You can create aliases without the word “alias” in the title by depressing Option/Command while dragging the original outside its Finder window. You will still know it’s an alias by the tiny arrow at the bottom-left corner of the icon. You can find the original by selecting the icon and pressing Command/R. ____________________ To “Back Up” Address Book: Go to User (the little house icon) > Library > Application Support > Address Book > Address Book data, then copy just that document. ____________________ Internet Explorer Flushing Your Favorites Q: How do I remove a favorite from the Favorites Bar in Internet Explorer? I’ve spent untold time online trying to find an answer. I tried the tip I found in Internet Explorer’s Help: “To remove a link from the Favorites Bar, hold down the Control key and click the link, and then choose “Delete” from the contextual menu.” However, the click only brings the web page up. I don’t understand the term “contextual menu.” How do I remove a Favorite? A: There are two ways to remove an Internet Explorer favorite from the Favorites Bar, and the solutions work the same way in both OS 9 and OS X. The simplest is the solution you mention in your question. Hold down your Control key and then move the cursor over the link you want to remove. You should see the cursor change from a hand to an arrow with a little box at its side. Now click the link. This will call up a Contextual menu, which is a pop up menu that appears underneath the cursor. Now just choose “Delete” to get rid of the link. I cannot fathom a guess why it wouldn’t work for you without more details about your system. Most keyboards have two Control (or ctrl) keys, so be sure to try them both. You can also delete links from the Favorites Bar through the Favorites window. Choose “Favorites” from the Windows menu and look for a folder called Toolbar Favorites. Click the caret to expand the folder (if it is not already expanded). Find the link you want to delete and click the “@” icon at the left. Now just press “Delete” on the keyboard. You’ll be asked to con firm that you want to delete the item. Click “OK” to continue, and you’ll have gotten rid of that annoying link! |
• Online Sites To Explore : Because this is the 4th of July month I thought it would be a good idea to send you to some video sites about our flag and freedom.. They are worth checking out.. The following words were spoken by the late Red Skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day. This is worth your time http://www.poofcat.com/july.html This one takes about 5 minutes to load but is well worth the wait. Our soldiers defending our freedom video. http://nathanadams.com/WeSupportU.htm Armed Forces Tribute. This is a previous video a letter to Daddy who is in the service.. http://home.insightbb.com/~armedforcestribute/ Here is a radio station about Mac’s to listen to. If you do not go to it when it is live you can still listen to it when ever you want to. Your Mac Life with Shawn King Your Mac Life is an Internet based, QuickTime broadcast "radio show" about and for Apple and Macintosh users. We do a live show every Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 8pm Pacific Time, 8:30 - 11pm Eastern Time. http://www.yourmaclife.com/ This is another site to listen to Mac Radio called The Mac Night Owl Live http://www.macradio.com/friday/ |
• Freeware & Shareware : The Freeware Network http://www.fwnetwork.com/mac/ Freeware sorted by age. http://www.kidsdomain.com/down/mac/_agefreeware-index.html Download the latest version of iTunes 4.6 for Mac free. http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ Freeware sorted by subject for kids http://www.kidsdomain.com/down/mac/_subjectfreeware-index.html If your into music here is a site for you.. http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/mac/ |
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Classroom Copy & Paste At the last meeting, I learned some did not know how to copy and paste so if you are still having problems here is what you do. Lets say you wrote an email to a friend. Now you are writing another friend and you do not want to send her/him the same letter you sent friend #1 but you do not want to rewrite this one section that you’d like to share with friend #2. Here is what you do. Put your curser in front of the sentence you want to copy and hold down the mouse and drag your mouse over the words you want to copy. Make sure they get highlighted. The you can either go up to the menu bar under Edit and say copy, or you can use the command key Apple and C pressed down at the same time. Now click on your new page where you want to put this information and again go up under Edit and say paste, or just hit the Apple and V keys together and it will put your message into the new page. ____________________ •Mailing as a group with your email. There were several who did not know how to mail emails to more than one person at a time. So I will tell you how. This works for Jaguar’s mail program but not for Panther... In Panther’s mail you cannot bring up the Address Book like you could in Jaguar’s Mail program... Instead Panther’s mail brings up what is called an Address Panel and it does not have the ability to add a new folder, nor can you add or delete a name and email address from that panel... All the Address Panel will let you do is either double click on a name to open up a new composition window with the name already in the To: box, or it will let you double click or drag the name to add a name to the To: box of an open composition window.... To add a new name in Panther’s Address Book you have to open the program yourself, the mail program won’t do it for you... Those who have OS X Jaguar-- Open your mail page as if you were going to send out an email. Go up under the menu bar to Window, click it on and scroll down and click on Address Book. When your address book opens, Click on the “Plus” sign at the bottom of the left side of the Address Book. This would be under the section that says Group. A new folder will pop up that will say Group Name. Type in the name of what you want it to say. Example, Friends, Family, Church, Mac Club. When you have named your folder. Click on the word “All” Underneath the title that says Group. When “All” is clicked on, you will see all of your addresses of your friends and family or who ever you saved in your address book. Now you will click on the name or names of the ones you want to put into your folder one at a time and drag and drop them into the folder. I always put my name in there too so I can see what it looks like when it goes out to whom ever I send it to. When you make a new group folder and drag addresses from the main directory (All list) of addresses into the new folder, you actually are only putting aliases into the new group folder... The Address Book program then uses those aliases to pull up the original address from the All list... You actually can delete a newly made group folder without losing the address cards from the main directory (All list).. |
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For Fun ! This is a true story from the WordPerfect help line. Needless to say, the help desk employee was fired; however, he/she is currently suing the Word Perfect organization for "Termination without Cause." Actual dialogue of a former WordPerfect Customer Support employee with a caller: " Ridge Hall computer assistant; may I help you?" " Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect." " What sort of trouble?" " Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away." " Went away?" " They disappeared." " Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?" " Nothing." " Nothing?" " It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type." " Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?" " How do I tell?" " Can you see the C: prompt on the screen?" " What's a sea-prompt?" " Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?" " There isn't any cursor, I told you, it won't accept anything I type." " Does your monitor have a power indicator?" " What's a monitor?" " It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?" " I don't know." " Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?" " Yes, I think so." " Great. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall." " .......Yes, it is." " When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?" " No." " Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable." " .......Okay, here it is." " Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer." " I can't reach." " Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?" " No." " Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?" " Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle - it's because it's dark." " Dark?" " Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window." " Well, turn on the office light then." " I can't." " No? Why not?" " Because there's a power outage." " A power... A power outage? Ah, Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?" " Well, yes, I keep them in the closet." " Good. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from." " Really? Is it that bad?" " Yes, I'm afraid it is." " Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?" " Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer." |
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