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Lots of people on the UK iTunes Navigon App... 25,152 Views / 56 Replies  
Lots of people on the UK iTunes Navigon App reviews moaning about having to pay the extra for full post code search feeling it should have been free. Also quite a few saying they are having problems...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 11, 2009 at 04:09 AM, in iOS Apps
A couple of Navigon negatives that may be... 1,144 Views / 6 Replies  
A couple of Navigon negatives that may be specific to UK users...
- you can't input a full post code
- It does not recognise most (nearly all) of my address' in my contacts (may be something to do...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Aug 19, 2009 at 09:10 AM, in iOS Apps
I've been using the Navigon UK app for a month... 25,152 Views / 56 Replies  
I've been using the Navigon UK app for a month and find it pretty good. I managed to get it on an introductory offer for £37.99 and I shared it with 2 colleagues so it only cost us £12.55 each - a...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Aug 19, 2009 at 03:38 AM, in iOS Apps
I had a similar problem with O2 here in the UK.... 2,846 Views / 11 Replies  
I had a similar problem with O2 here in the UK. They had to reset it at their end (switched it off then back on again). Only after this could I then set up visual voice mail.
Steve
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jul 21, 2009 at 03:10 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I think it's down to the individual apps to have... 1,516 Views / 13 Replies  
I think it's down to the individual apps to have this feature. Last FM has it's own category under settings with the ability to 'Disable Auto Lock'.
Google maps won't go to sleep if you have a...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jul 1, 2009 at 03:15 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Well according to this article... 544 Views / 1 Replies  
Well according to this article (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/share_iphone_applications_just_like_itunes_songs/) you can.... has anything changed in 3 firmware?
Steve
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jun 23, 2009 at 01:01 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Can I share apps with my colleague 544 Views / 1 Replies  
With the advent of more expensive apps such as the turn-by-turn navigation will I be able to share this with a colleague?
We have separate iTunes accounts - but an initial experiment with a free...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jun 23, 2009 at 09:44 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
There will certainly be some turn by turn (and... 1,256 Views / 17 Replies  
There will certainly be some turn by turn (and with voice prompts) apps coming. One that I thought might of arrived by now was by Sygic (http://sygic.com/press/press_12.3.09.html) but still no sign...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on May 6, 2009 at 03:05 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Turn by turn for the iPhone 893 Views / 9 Replies  
Could this be the turn-by-turn app I've been waiting for?
Will it get through the Apple terms and conditions???

http://sygic.com/press/press_12.3.09.html

Steve
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Mar 16, 2009 at 11:25 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for that info... it's going to be a pain... 1,665 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for that info... it's going to be a pain if we now have to check if a pdf's OK on the iPhone and Touch, and change fonts to those that are compatible.
Maybe Apple should have a list of fonts...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Feb 6, 2009 at 03:36 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Can't offer much help but we had the same issue... 1,665 Views / 4 Replies  
Can't offer much help but we had the same issue with some pdf documents we'd created in CS1 and CS3. We think it was either the type face or the kerning/tracking used. We never got to the bottom of...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Feb 5, 2009 at 03:50 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I fixed mine by trashing some preferences: Mac... 915 Views / 8 Replies  
I fixed mine by trashing some preferences:
Mac HD/Library/preferences/com.apple.networkConfig.plist
Mac HD/Library/preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
Mac...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 29, 2008 at 04:10 AM, in Networking
No even after reboot it's still won't let me in. ... 915 Views / 8 Replies  
No even after reboot it's still won't let me in.
I'll look at trashing some of the preferences... but which ones?
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 22, 2008 at 06:24 AM, in Networking
Yep ... only one user and that's me! 915 Views / 8 Replies  
Yep ... only one user and that's me!
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 21, 2008 at 09:57 AM, in Networking
Network settings ... can't access them! 915 Views / 8 Replies  
I'm unable to access my network settings via the System Preferences. I get a box that says "Your network settings have been changed by another application - OK" Clicking on the OK just results in the...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:23 AM, in Networking
Thanks for the diagnosis.... and you were... 918 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks for the diagnosis.... and you were correct.
Managed to get a graphics card on eBay (a bit uncertain if I was getting the right one as there's so many and only a small handful seemed suitable...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Sep 26, 2008 at 07:23 AM, in macOS
Black lines on desktop icons and cursor 918 Views / 2 Replies  
This strange effect has suddenly started on my colleagues machine:
http://www.spoken-image.com/Clients/Full_screen.jpg
and here's a close up:
http://www.spoken-image.com/Clients/Close_up.jpg
...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Sep 22, 2008 at 09:19 AM, in macOS
I have 3 Pop mail accounts on my iPhone. The... 801 Views / 11 Replies  
I have 3 Pop mail accounts on my iPhone. The drawbacks (I think) are:
- you have to set your iPhone to fetch new mail (no 'push' facility).
- you can't see all your old e mails (mine are downloaded...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Sep 3, 2008 at 09:32 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have since found that a few clicks of the mouse... 776 Views / 1 Replies  
I have since found that a few clicks of the mouse seems to help - at first it shows no sign of connecting but clicking several times with the mouse and it all of a sudden connects.... go figure!
...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Sep 1, 2008 at 08:26 AM, in macOS
Auto discovery of bluetooth mouse not working? 776 Views / 1 Replies  
Previously my MacBook always picked up my wireless MightyMouse.... but for the last couple of months it refuses to connect on start up. I have to switch bluetooth off and then on again - then it...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Aug 28, 2008 at 06:40 AM, in macOS
iPhone with Blue tooth head set 759 Views / 0 Replies  
I'm planning on buying the new iPhone and want to use it in my car (automobile). I have an AUX input on my car stereo which should be great for listening to my music off the iPhone as I drive.
Does...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jun 24, 2008 at 09:16 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
What's a 'kernel_task' and is it important? 2,260 Views / 3 Replies  
Over the last month my laptop's fans have started running for no apparent reason (even with just Mail open). I've checked the Activity monitor and it shows 'kernel_task' using 1.53GB of virtual...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jun 17, 2008 at 09:12 AM, in macOS
What you see with the PLAY button is just a jpeg... 3,367 Views / 3 Replies  
What you see with the PLAY button is just a jpeg image... that links to the QuickTime video.

Other sites (e.g. YouTube) which have a similar PLAY button use Flash.
I've been using a great flash...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on May 23, 2008 at 06:34 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Do you think iPod Touch will get GPS 987 Views / 12 Replies  
All these rumours about the new iPhone.... but will the Touch get a revamp? A sat nav built into the Touch would clinch a purchase for me!

What do you think they'll put into a new iPod Touch??
...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on May 1, 2008 at 03:41 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I tried Car Phone Warehouse and it seems they've... 1,015 Views / 10 Replies  
I tried Car Phone Warehouse and it seems they've sold out at the stores already... tried their online store but then you do have to complete the O2 contract. Shame I couldn't get my act together a...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Apr 25, 2008 at 05:05 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Sorry but a stupid option.... buy all your... 1,070 Views / 8 Replies  
Sorry but a stupid option.... buy all your clients DVD players. They are soooo cheap!

Steve
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Apr 3, 2008 at 04:02 AM, in Applications
I think Shockwave is part, or used in, the... 1,070 Views / 8 Replies  
I think Shockwave is part, or used in, the authoring tools in Director. Director creates a projector that works across a wide range of PC's (it can alo create a seperate projector for Mac's) and it...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Apr 3, 2008 at 03:53 AM, in Applications
We use Compressor with FCP purely for Mpeg2 files... 1,070 Views / 8 Replies  
We use Compressor with FCP purely for Mpeg2 files for DVD creation. Any other format we export a full resolution QuickTime and then bring that into Episode Pro. From Episode we export all our Mpeg1,...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Apr 2, 2008 at 09:52 AM, in Applications
Are they DVD's to play in DVD players .... then... 1,070 Views / 8 Replies  
Are they DVD's to play in DVD players .... then you would be exporting Mpeg2 files and authoring in something like DVD Studio.
If they are standalone video files then it really depends on what the...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Apr 2, 2008 at 09:11 AM, in Applications
Can anyone recommend an e learning application? 411 Views / 0 Replies  
I have a client who has a set of learning resources (Q & A, videos, etc.). He wants to publish and sell these with unique user log ins, ability to do a bit and then return later, stats for client to...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:03 AM, in Applications
I assume you mean Newcastle-upon-tyne, UK. If so... 1,327 Views / 2 Replies  
I assume you mean Newcastle-upon-tyne, UK. If so try these...

O2 Store‎ - more info »
123 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7AG
0191 261 0551‎

O2 Store‎ - more info...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Mar 5, 2008 at 04:27 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Well according to this... 14,645 Views / 11 Replies  
Well according to this (http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/12/14/unlocked.orange.iphones/) news article the French phones are locked to use in France.

I've read elsewhere about a UK company that...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jan 2, 2008 at 11:10 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Yes... sorry 'legal' is the wrong word (you can... 14,645 Views / 11 Replies  
Yes... sorry 'legal' is the wrong word (you can do what you like once you've bought it). But I hope that an 'official' Apple unlocked phone would still have warranty and be able to take advantage of...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 30, 2007 at 07:24 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm trying to be legal. Reading on other sites,... 14,645 Views / 11 Replies  
I'm trying to be legal.
Reading on other sites, the differing laws within Europe are throwing up a few issues. Legally I can hop over to France and buy an unlocked iPhone and expect it to work here...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 30, 2007 at 03:55 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I know it sounds expensive but in the long run... 14,645 Views / 11 Replies  
I know it sounds expensive but in the long run could be cheaper than enrolling in the O2 contract here in the UK.
So is it just a case of sticking my existing SIM card in the iPhone and use it on...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 29, 2007 at 07:35 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Buy unlocked iPhone in France and use in UK? 14,645 Views / 11 Replies  
I see the iPhone is on sale in France and there's an unlocked version. Anyone know if this unlocked version would work in the UK (or any other country)?

Steve
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 29, 2007 at 05:17 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have and love my Nikon D40X. Fantastic... 812 Views / 4 Replies  
I have and love my Nikon D40X. Fantastic resolution and features for the price.
I've always had Nikon so I'm able to use one of my old lenses with it as well as the 18-55 that I got with the D40X....
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 16, 2007 at 11:15 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
I did as Simon said but I also had to... 768 Views / 6 Replies  
I did as Simon said but I also had to 'initialise' the new disc and restart before I could 'Restore' back to my new drive.
I've now got a few extra folders ('etc', 'tmp' and 'var') - these are...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 3, 2007 at 04:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I've just replaced my 120g drive (Toshiba) that... 5,551 Views / 33 Replies  
I've just replaced my 120g drive (Toshiba) that came in my MacBook with a WD 250g Scorpio and all seems fine.... except for a slight feel of vibration on my laptop casing that wasn't there before....
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Nov 3, 2007 at 04:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Hard drive capacity? 668 Views / 9 Replies  
What's a safe limit to a hard drive?
I'm currently at 85g on my MacBook with a 120g drive (says 111g capacity). I know I could start trimming a few things off but when should I get concerned?

TIA
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Oct 15, 2007 at 03:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Just give it a while to make sure everything is... 471 Views / 2 Replies  
Just give it a while to make sure everything is running OK. Then you can bin it!

Steve
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Sep 11, 2007 at 02:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Wulf That's great... I'm already running FCP... 629 Views / 3 Replies  
Wulf

That's great... I'm already running FCP 5.1 but we're taking our main edit machine (a Mac Pro 3g) up to the FC Studio 2 (FCP 6) and it will be great to do some simple editing on my MacBook on...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Sep 11, 2007 at 02:39 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Final Cut Studio 2 on MacBook? 629 Views / 3 Replies  
I've been doing occasional video editing on my MacBook C2duo with FC Studio 1 (FCP 5) and it's coped pretty well - managed to do a multi-cam edit fine.

Pondering the upgrade to Studio 2 and I note...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Sep 5, 2007 at 05:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Touch screen with a Mac? 345 Views / 0 Replies  
Can any one recommend a touch screen system that might work with say a Mac Mini. I have a project that requires 4 touch screen interactives in a museum and I'd really love to do these on Mac's....
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Aug 11, 2007 at 03:47 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
OK I'll probably go for the 20". How are those... 724 Views / 14 Replies  
OK I'll probably go for the 20".
How are those who use external monitors using them...
Do you use it in dual screen mode? - any performance hit with this?
Do you use the MacBook's keyboard or...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jul 19, 2007 at 09:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
19" Dell monitor any good for my MacBook? 724 Views / 14 Replies  
Well the eye strain is getting to me... spending far too long playing on my MacBook c2duo.
I'm looking for an external monitor and can't afford the Dell 24" which I've read recommended in other...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jul 17, 2007 at 02:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
iTunes set up for 2 collections? 456 Views / 3 Replies  
OK I'm new to iTunes so please be gentle with me!

I've started importing all my lovely old music CD's for playing at home... which is great (or will be once I've done it).
But I also want to set...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jul 3, 2007 at 06:21 AM, in Applications
My MacBook amazes me! 1,765 Views / 19 Replies  
I'm just gob smacked at my little black MacBook C2duo.
I moved up from an old G3 iMac just before Christmas 2006 and I knew it would be a big leap from the old OS9, but over the last 6 months this...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on Jul 2, 2007 at 03:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Many thanks for all your suggestions. I did... 2,581 Views / 13 Replies  
Many thanks for all your suggestions.
I did eventually install the Nikon software and, as mentioned by other posters it installed the Nikon plug in into Photoshop and it now opens the RAW files...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on May 21, 2007 at 03:06 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Well I tried updating my Camera RAW plug in with... 2,581 Views / 13 Replies  
Well I tried updating my Camera RAW plug in with the 2.4 plug in from Adobe but that won't read the D40X files (it does read the RAW files from my friends Nikon D70). The Adobe DNG 2.4 converter...
Posted by Steve SpotOn, on May 18, 2007 at 03:18 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
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