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Print Screen in Mac OS X Unlike Windows, there is no print screen button on the Apple keyboard. Depending on what you want to capture, you can choose one of the following methods to simulate a print screen. Capture the entire screen Press [Command] + [Shift] + [3] and release. Click any part of the screen with your mouse. The screen capture is stored on your desktop in .PNG format.
Capture an application Open the application you want to capture on screen. Press [Command] + [Shift] + [4] and release. The cursor will change to a +. Press the [Spacebar] The cursor will change to a camera. Use the mouse (camera) to select the application. Check your desktop for the picture.
Capture a portion of the screen Press [Command] + [Shift] + [4] and release. The cursor will change to a +. Drag your mouse (+) to select the area you want to capture . Check your desktop for the picture.
TIP:To copy the image on your clipboard instead of automatically saving it on the desktop, hold the [Ctrl] key along with [Command] + [Shift] + [4].
Show Hidden Files in Mac OS X Open the Terminal application. You can find it under Applications -> Utilities. Type defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles Yes. Launch the Finder to see the hidden files. They are pre-fixed with a dot(.). Please be careful while changing anything in these files. The OS X uses them to manage the Mac.
Useful shortcuts Use [Command] + [Space] to open the Spotlight search bar. Use [Command] + [Option] + [Del] (Delete) to empty trash. Use [Command] + [Q] to quit an application. Use [Command] + [Option] + [Ctrl] + [8] to invert the colors on your Mac.
Dock Tips Add an already open application to the dock: Press [Ctrl] + mouse click. From the context menu, select “Keep in Dock” Add a closed application to the dock: Drag it from the Finder to the Dock. From the context menu, select “Keep in Dock” Remove an application: Drag the item off the dock and it will disappear in the cloud of smoke From the context menu, select “Keep in Dock” Resizing an application: Place the cursor over the vertical separator bar and right click the mouse.
Automator Basics The Apple Automator application allows Mac OS users to automate the repetitive computer tasks by creating a workflow. A workflow is a series of actions that will be executed one after the other when executed. An action is the simplest unit of the Automator like Copy to Clipboard By combining actions from different applications in the drag and drop interface of the Automator, you can create your own applications and plug ins. Here is how it works.
Open Automator.app from the Applications folder.
You will see 4 panes: Library, Action and Help on the left; the workflow canvas on the right.
You can search for actions by typing in the edit box located on the top left corner of the application.
Create a plug in for sending mail from the Finder
Press [Command] + [N] to create a new workflow.
Select Finder in the Library list.
Select Get Selected Finder items.
Drag it to the workflow canvas on the right.
Now select Mail application in the Library List.
Select Get New Mail.
Drag it to the right window, below the Get Selected Finder Items box.
Select the Add Attachment to Front Message from the Action pane and drop it as the last action on the workflow.
You have just completed your workflow.
Click the Run button on the top left corner of the screen.
The Mail app will pop up. Close it and go back to the Automator application
Open File > Save as a Plug-in. Type a name for the Automator plug-in.
Open the Finder window and click on a file that you would like to send as an email attachment.
From the context menu([Ctrl] + click), select Automator and then choose the workflow you just created.
If you have your mail account set-up, you just need to type in the details of who you want to send the message to. You can now send attachments directly from your Finder window.
Assuming that the you want to have voicemail messages automatically transcribed and either emailed or SMS/Texted to you so you can read them...
First, you would need to get the audio of the message to either an automated or human powered transcription service. Since none of the cellular carriers' voicemail systems are capable of that, the other option is to have unanswered calls diverted to a voicemail system that is capable of delivering an audio file via email. Fortunately, all of the major carriers (including AT&T in your case) offer call forward busy/no answer at no charge.
Once you have liberated the message from the grip of the cellular carrier, you then need to find a service provider that can receive the audio file, rapidly transcribe it, then email and/or text it to the destination(s) you desire.
Automated transcription is generally faster -maybe a couple of minutes- and cheaper -free to a few cents per message- but the accuracy can be laughable. Human powered transcription is a bit slower -maybe 5 to 10 minutes for the average message- and more expensive -maybe $0.20 to $0.50 for the average message-, but the accuracy is reliable.
GoogleVoice is a good example for the automated/free option. www.TalkScribe.com is a good example for the human powered option.
You have to activate MMS. There are 2 steps there: - Contact your operator and check if you have MMS enabled. If not, ask the prices and enable it. -
Then you have to make the settings that your mobile needs. Easiest way
is to give your operator the information on the phone model/type you
have and ask him to send you an automated message that sets the
configuration in your phone automatically.
Then you can send MMS pictures.
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Occasionally some Windows Vista user may need to activate his or her
copy of Windows Vista operating system through phone activation, such as
in situation where the computer is offline without Internet access.
Other possible reason to use phone to activate instead of automatic
online activation is failure or facing problem to activate Vista online,
and user have to fallback to alternative.
For most users, activation process normally starts with attempt to
activate Vista online. Online activation is simple and effective way to
activate the copy of installed Vista, and when it fails or cannot
activate successfully, then user can opt to activate by phone. If you
want to skip and bypass online activation and go straight to activate Vista or Windows 7 by phone (i.e. in the case of offline PC with no Internet connection, do these steps:
Click on Start Menu.
Type slui.exe 4 into Start Search, and then press Enter.
Go to step 10.
Normal activation procedures for Windows Vista, including fallback on phone activation:
Click on Start Menu.
Right click on Computer and then click Properties, or open the Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> System icon.
Scroll down to the Windows activation section and click on the Activate Windows now link.
Click on Activate Windows online now.
Note: If you have not entered a product key during installation, the
wizard will ask for a genuine serial key. If you uncertain of the serial
number key used, or want to change the key used, click on Change product key link.
And, this step must fails in order to go to phone activation.
If the online activation process, user can continue to attempt to activate using automated phone system by clicking on Use the automated phone system to activate option.
Select your location and click on Next button when prompt to find available phone numbers for activation.
Click Continue if prompted with UAC dialog box, except for those who had disabled UAC.
A local phone number or nearest telephone number will be displayed
on screen, together with a set of Installation ID (54 numbers in total -
6 numbers in 9 groups) generated by Windows.
Call the activation phone number.
The call will be answered by automated voice response (AVR) system,
that asked caller to speak, or if voice recognition failed, press the
phone button to enter the Installation ID listed behind
"Step 2?. The numbers needed to enter is a lot (54). If you want
simpler way to do it, just speak and enter anything to let automated
service fails, and then wait for the call to transfer to activation
operator (a real human). Sometimes, if for some reason the Installation
ID entered is not accepted by the AVR, your call may be transferred to
human operator too.
Note: The human operator may ask for the reason that causes
requirement of reactivation or activation of Vista. Just tell the truth,
e.g. hardware upgrade, transferring to new PC (for non-OEM edition
only) and etc.
No matter who you talk to (machine or human CSO), a set of
Confirmation ID numbers which consists of 48 digits (6 numbers in 8
groups) will be given if Microsoft believes that your copy of Windows
Vista is genuine and legitimate. Write down the Confirmation ID.
Back to Windows Vista, type in the Confirmation ID given by the phone system into the wizard boxes after the "Step 3?, and then click on Next button.
The activation should be successfully done with Activation was successful window appears. Click on Close button to quit.
Yes it can. Depending on the type of voice mail attached to your system you can both have the lines answered with a seperate main greeting (partner messaging can do this) or answered by a seperate mailbox (all partner voice mails).
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