Adding a Google Calendar to iCal in Mac OS X Lion 10.7
Hi Natasha -
That’s an easy one.
Open iCal
Go to iCal->Preferences
Click on the Account tab.
Click the + button at the bottom left to add a new account.
Select ‘Google’ as your Account Type and enter your Google username and password.
Hit Create.
That’s it.
If you want additional calendars to iCal that are currently linked to your Google Calendar, go back to iCal->Preferences. Click on Accounts. Go to the Delegation sub tab and check all the calendars you want to sync with iCal.
hunter
On Sep 24, 2011, at 7:00 PM, help@brainspiral.com wrote:
> a form has been submitted on September 24, 2011, via: /contact [IP 70.17.159.44] > Contact Us > Name Natasha > Email > Message Thanks Jackie for installing Lion! Does anyone know how to get iCal to coordinate with Google Calendar? I seem to be able to subscribe to Google Calendars, but then I can’t update them from iCal. Somehow I managed to connect one as a Google calendar in iCal, but I cannot for the life of me figure out how I did it. > powered by cformsII
iPad Question
Hi Chip -
The latest news is that the iPhone 5 *might* be out this fall. They normally release new iPhones in June, but because of other Apple releases (including their new operating system, Lion, and new computers) they wanted to wait.
Yes, the iPad is great. We’ve sold and set up dozens of them. That’s all I brought with me to Paris (and some clothes).
The 3G doesn’t have to be activated, but I would recommend getting a model with it. Verizon is definitely the best. All models come with WiFi.
The 32GB is fine. 64 is probably overkill.
I wouldn’t bother with the warranty either. Those devices (iPhone, iPod, iPad) only break when physically damaged (dropped, abused or liquid), and the warranty won’t cover them.
Currently you can only get the iPad online from Apple and a handful of resellers (like B&H Photo, over the phone). You can also buy them in Target (ironically).
I doubt Apple will release a new iPad for at least another year. They will undoubtedly release new software, but all devices will be compatible with the new software. New software offers new features.
Hope that helps.
Best,
hunter
On 30 Jul 2011, at 13:20, Chip Chandler wrote:
> Hi Hunter, > > We are thinking about getting our son an iPad 2 for his birthday. He has been pining for one for a couple of years, and I am considering getting the one with Verizon that is 3G, Wi-fi, and 32KB. The rationale is that he travels a lot on business and needs the 3G; Verizon has the best coverage; and he does not need 64 KB since he has a computer on which he will store much of his data. He just needs enough memory to store his music and any books or music he downloads. Are there any other factors we should be considering, like a new model that is about to come out, accessories we should consider, or the need for an Applecare contract? Here’s the link I have been using: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad/select?mco=MjE0OTI0MDI > > Also, any more news on when the iPhone with international capability and Verizon configuration will be out? > > Best, > > Chip
Atop TV Sets, a Power Drain That Runs Nonstop
Energy consumption is wasteful, but our biggest issues with these boxes is that they generate a TON of heat. A Scientific Atlanta 8240HDC DVR generates more heat than a Russound C-Series whole house audio system. This makes installing the boxes difficult: they cannot be located in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation. Otherwise, they can damage themselves by overheating their chips or other electronics contained within the same space.
hunter
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Using Multiple Google Based Accounts
> > Talking with Hunter about this today, I suggested that the best solution might be to make use of Google’s Multiple Sign-In Feature. > To do this, from your webmail, click on the email id in the top right, and select “Account Settings”. > Next to Multiple Sign-In, click Edit. > Select On, make sure all four boxes are checked, and click Save. > From the webmail page , click again on the email id at the top right. > Click “Switch Account” > Sign in with the other Google account. > Now you can switch back and forth between the accounts by clicking the email id at the top right. Jackie
AppleTV and Pandora
Hi Glenn -
The AppleTV won’t play Pandora on its own. You have to stream the audio to it over the network, and there are two ways to do it.
#1
If you have an iPhone Touch, iPhone (3GS or 4), or iPad, you can download the Pandora App (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pandora-radio/id284035177?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2). The device must be able to support at least software version 4.3. The Pandora App (and other Apps like it) make use of a streaming protocol Apple developed called AirPlay (http://www.apple.com/itunes/airplay/).
#2
If you have a Mac, use this software:
http://www.bitcartel.com/pandorajam/
PandoraJam works really well, and while it allows you to stream Pandora to your AppleTV, it also allows you to save the played music to your iTunes library.
If you have a PC, use this software:
http://www.rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/windows/
AirFoil (there’s a Mac version, too) allows you to stream ANY audio from your PC or Mac to an AppleTV, effectively making the AppleTV a wireless speaker. It works well, too.
hunter
On May 14, 2011, at 1:24 AM, Glenn wrote:
> How do I pandora through apple tv? > > Sincerely, > > Glenn
PDF Viewing
> > > Hi Jon – > > There is a simple solution here: > > Avoid proofing anything important on a portable device. > > iPhones, iPads and Blackberries are really not designed for PDF proofing. Yes, they can ‘read’ PDFs, but since they have limited font support, there isn’t any good way to guarantee that they’re being displayed perfectly. > > Having said that, chances are pretty good the Apple devices will always render the PDF properly. It’s a crapshoot as to what will happen with the Blackberries (I’m shocked you can make calls with a Blackberry let alone read email and attachments). > > Blackberry is currently updating their phone software – my guess is the next round of Berries will work better. The 8520 does not have any third party apps available to it for PDF viewing. > > Sorry – > > hunter > > On Apr 12, 2011, at 10:23 AM, Jon wrote: > > > Hello Hunter, > > > > I hope this note finds you well. > > > > We are eager to know if you can offer some advise on the inherent differences in viewing pdfs on an iPhone vs a Blackberry. Jenny uses both devices to view pdfs on a regular basis, in addition to an iPad, a laptop, and her desktop machine (both computers are PCs). We recently experienced a problem when we sent a pdf to her and it appeared differently on the two devices. The BB slightly distorted the image and the iPhone did not. I’m not sure what software on the BB is used to display pdfs, but her model is the 8520 curve. > > > > Can you make a recommendation that would help us guarantee that pdfs and/or other image formats appear consistently across multiple devices? > > > > Thank you and best wishes, > > Jon > > hunter greene > Brainspiral Technologies, Inc. > ————————————————————————————- > hunter@brainspiral.com > http://brainspiral.com > w: 413-458-5755 > c: 413-281-4918 > > > > > >
hunter greene Brainspiral Technologies, Inc.
PDF Viewing
Hi Jon -
There is a simple solution here:
Avoid proofing anything important on a portable device.
iPhones, iPads and Blackberries are really not designed for PDF proofing. Yes, they can ‘read’ PDFs, but since they have limited font support, there isn’t any good way to guarantee that they’re being displayed perfectly.
Having said that, chances are pretty good the Apple devices will always render the PDF properly. It’s a crapshoot as to what will happen with the Blackberries (I’m shocked you can make calls with a Blackberry let alone read email and attachments).
Blackberry is currently updating their phone software – my guess is the next round of Berries will work better. The 8520 does not have any third party apps available to it for PDF viewing.
Sorry -
hunter
On Apr 12, 2011, at 10:23 AM, Jon Grizzle wrote:
> Hello Hunter, > > I hope this note finds you well. > > We are eager to know if you can offer some advise on the inherent differences in viewing pdfs on an iPhone vs a Blackberry. Jenny uses both devices to view pdfs on a regular basis, in addition to an iPad, a laptop, and her desktop machine (both computers are PCs). We recently experienced a problem when we sent a pdf to her and it appeared differently on the two devices. The BB slightly distorted the image and the iPhone did not. I’m not sure what software on the BB is used to display pdfs, but her model is the 8520 curve. > > Can you make a recommendation that would help us guarantee that pdfs and/or other image formats appear consistently across multiple devices? > > Thank you and best wishes, > Jon
hunter greene Brainspiral Technologies, Inc.
gmail + mac mail + imap client questions
Hi Jason -
The problem you’re experiencing is the result of a simple setting to adjust how messaging archiving functions.
By default, deleting a message in ANY mail client linked to a Google IMAP account doesn’t actually move the message to the trash. It simply removes the ‘Inbox’ label (and therefore archives the messages – it will exist only in the Google ‘All Mail’ folder).
This is a simple fix:
Log in to the web mail for each Google account you have.
Go to Mail Settings (under the Gear in the top-right hand corner). Go to Labs. Activate “Advanced IMAP Controls”
Go back to Mail Settings Click on the POP/Forwarding tab. Adjust your settings like so:
Basically this changes the ‘Delete’ behavior in for ANY mail client. You don’t specifically have to change anything on your iPhone, Mac Mail, etc.
For years I was in the habit of dragging all messages to the trash – until Google realized the need to change this behavior.
Unfortunately there is no way to select all the messages in ‘All Mail’ that are NOT labelled (presumably that would constitute the messages you have deleted and could purge), so you’ll have to clean them up out of there by hand.
Hope that helps – test it out.
Best,
hunter
On Apr 5, 2011, at 11:21 AM, Jason wrote:
> Hunter, > I’m having issues with filling up my gmail accounts. I run all my mail using IMAP and mac mail on my laptop/iPhone. I don’t save a lot of email (only what I really need and I delete the rest from my inbox as I go). But when I go into ‘ALL MAIL’ on my gmail accounts (either through the server view in Mac Mail or via the web) I see all sorts of things I’d expect should be deleted. I can delete them from the server view in Mac Mail but they seem to reappear (is gmail repopulating them?) If I delete them via the browser interface for gmail it works, but that’s very tedious and I have to make sure I don’t delete something in ALL MAIL that I’ve saved elsewhere because then it will disappear there too (learned that the hard way). > > What I would like is for my laptop and iPhone to all sync everything with the gmail servers (so I can access folders, sent mail, inboxes, etc from anywhere) BUT to coordinate properly with gmail so when I delete something from my inbox or a folder, it actually deletes from gmail ALL MAIL. I don’t want to use the gmail browser interface because I have a lot of email accounts and want them all coming to the same inbox (as Mac Mail allows). I also often need to work offline. > > Do you know how I should set these things up? I’ve attached screen shots of my mac mail settings on my laptop. > Jason > >
hunter greene Brainspiral Technologies, Inc.
Home Computer Internet Slowness
Hi Pam -
The problem could be a bunch of different things.
1) I assume you have Verizon DSL. Is the modem in the same room as your computer? Or is the modem elsewhere and the computer is connecting to the modem wirelessly?
2) There are different kinds of slowness. Are you noticing that the slowness only occurs when you are accessing internet resources? Or are you noticing the machine slow in general (slow to boot, slow for programs to open)?
3) It’s not likely the new monitor has anything to do with the problem.
4) Do you have any other computers in the house – desktops or laptops – that share the same internet connection. If so, are they slower, especially when accessing internet resources?
Answers to these questions might help determine what the problem is – and how to fix it!
hunter
On Mar 10, 2011, at 11:26 AM, Michael J. Shepard wrote:
> We just moved our computer to a different room and the speed has slowed to almost dial-up era. The only other change we made was to a new larger flat screen monitor. What did we do? > > Pam