<![CDATA[The PuritanBoard - Computers & Technology]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/ Bible software, computer support questions and other helpful technology matters en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.puritanboard.com/images/retro/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[The PuritanBoard - Computers & Technology]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/ <![CDATA[Does Dragon Naturally Speaking have the ability to transcribe MP3's?]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/does-dragon-naturally-speaking-have-ability-transcribe-mp3s-55568/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:02:51 GMT I'm curious if anybody has Dragon Naturally Speaking or some other like software that will transcribe an MP3 into typed text. ]]> Semper Fidelis http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/does-dragon-naturally-speaking-have-ability-transcribe-mp3s-55568/ Logos 4 http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/logos-4-a-55537/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:23:50 GMT I have been a Logos User since the Dark Ages. It has been the mainstay of my various computer libraries. I absolutely love it now that it is also on my Mac. I've been thinking about upgrading to the v.4. Are there any of you that have had the older version and upgraded? Is it worth it. BTW, I run a Scholars' Edition. ]]> LawrenceU http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/logos-4-a-55537/ <![CDATA[Quickverse & PDF question...]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/quickverse-pdf-question-55414/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:28:21 GMT Anybody out there know anything about how Quickverse incorporates PDF files into its database? I've got about 600 (+/-) books in PDF and just heard about this capability.

I have used QV in the past and didn't really like it, but would be willing to use it if it would allow me to search all of those books, too...

I'd appreciate whatever info y'all can share. Thanks. ]]> reaganmarsh http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/quickverse-pdf-question-55414/ <![CDATA[How many "friends" do you have on Facebook?]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/how-many-friends-do-you-have-facebook-55326/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:12:31 GMT I don't have a Facebook account. I'm a paranoid loser.

Anyway, I have some real life friends and they were talking about their Facebook account and one of them talked about having 286 "friends." I wondered at how that is possible since I know for a fact that he doesn't even know a quarter that many people.

So I have two questions: How many "friends" do you have on Facebook?

Second, please give me an insight into Facebook culture:
How does someone get so many people to want to be their "friend" on Facebook when they don't know them at all? On what basis does someone become a "friend" when they don't know them in real life at all?

How is that possible????:detective: ]]> SolaScriptura http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/how-many-friends-do-you-have-facebook-55326/ Bibleworks for Mac? http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/bibleworks-mac-55301/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:38:02 GMT Howdy PB'ers,

I use a Mac (love it) and I have looked at what seems to be the Bibleworks equivalent for it, Accordance, and it seems to be a little lacking. Is there any rumors on Bibleworks making a Mac version or are there any Mac users who have played around with Bibleworks on the Windows desktop for Mac? I have only looked at the videos for Accordance/Logos software so I haven't had much experience with those, but they seem to be lacking in some areas. Thanks everyone! ]]> s.morris http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/bibleworks-mac-55301/ Free Mac apps - MacHeist http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/free-mac-apps-macheist-55269/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:52:20 GMT MacHeist MacHeist nanoBundle (http://www.macheist.com/) is currently giving away 6 free mac apps that normally cost over $150. Not all of them will be useful for everyone, but two that I find useful are WriteRoom (a distraction free writing... MacHeist MacHeist nanoBundle is currently giving away 6 free mac apps that normally cost over $150. Not all of them will be useful for everyone, but two that I find useful are WriteRoom (a distraction free writing program) and Mariner Write. They unlock the programs as more people download the programs. Only Mariner Write is still locked. ]]> jpfrench81 http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/free-mac-apps-macheist-55269/ Mac Experts: My Pastor spilled liquid on his Macbook - Help with repair ideas http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/mac-experts-my-pastor-spilled-liquid-his-macbook-help-repair-ideas-55240/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:26:11 GMT Just received this from my Pastor: ---Quote--- Last Friday afternoon I spilled about 4-6 ozon my macbook. It shut down immediately so I drained it as best I could, set it on a heat registry over night, set it in the warm sun on Saturday and... Just received this from my Pastor:
Quote:
Last Friday afternoon I spilled about 4-6 ozon my macbook. It shut down immediately so I drained it as best I could, set it on a heat registry over night, set it in the warm sun on Saturday and Sunday, then took it to an Apple store today. They plugged it in and turned it on. Everything came on just fine. Only exception. It doesn't recognize that the battery is connected. The battery has a full charge and they even tried a different battery. Definitely the macbook. It will cost me 755.00 to ship into mac and let them fix it, but they guarantee they'll fix it. I guess for 755 bucks they can replace any and everything inside till it's purring again. So I bought a hard drive and backed up the whole thing. Now trying to figure out if I can disassemble it myself and see what's what. Do you guys deal with much of the hardware side of things? any thoughts?
Does anybody know of a website that might be able to identify the component that is failing and a "How to" get into a Macbook for self-help? I think I can do this for him if I can narrow the component down. ]]> Semper Fidelis http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/mac-experts-my-pastor-spilled-liquid-his-macbook-help-repair-ideas-55240/ Amazon Kindle http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/amazon-kindle-55177/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:36:29 GMT Do any of you own a Kindle Wireless Reading Device or have you had any experience with it? Is it worth buying? Do any of you own a Kindle Wireless Reading Device or have you had any experience with it?
Is it worth buying? ]]> Grillsy http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/amazon-kindle-55177/ Android apps? http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/android-apps-55175/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:30:48 GMT I have Verizon. Virtually all my friends and family have Verizon. I'm totally satisfied, so I won't be switching to another carrier.

That said...

I wish the iPhone was available to Verizon customers. But it isn't.


However, I just went to Verizon's website and watched a lengthy ad for the new Motorola Droid exclusively for Verizon. It looks really really cool.

Anyway, it mentions using "Andriod apps." Are these comparable to the apps available for the iPhone?

Does anyone here have any experience with them? ]]> SolaScriptura http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/android-apps-55175/ Confessionally Reformed Twitter Lists http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/confessionally-reformed-twitter-lists-55118/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:36:58 GMT I've seen a thread on here asking for people's Twitter usernames, but I thought it might be helpful since the release of Twitter Lists to create a few Reformed lists that are more specific than "Reformed"

I've created three main lists:

Twitter / @nwbingham/conf-westminster (for those who confess the Westminster Standards)

Twitter / @nwbingham/conf-threeforms (for those who confess the Three Forms of Unity)

Twitter / @nwbingham/conf-london1689 (for those who confess the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith)

And because I'd like to make contact with any other RP's from the US, Ireland or Australia who are on Twitter, I created:

Twitter / @nwbingham/reformed-presbyterian

If you comment with your Twitter name and the list(s) you'd like to be a part of, I'll add you ASAP. At present the lists are empty, but I'm sure it won't take long to fill them. Once they fill up I'll promote them on my blog as well as on Twitter. If you'd like me to create any other lists just let me know. ]]> nwbingham http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/confessionally-reformed-twitter-lists-55118/ Firefox or Google Chrome http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/firefox-google-chrome-54992/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:49:19 GMT I have been using Google Chrome on one of my older laptops and I really like it. I use Firefox on all my other computers and I have to I am know longer certain about Firefox. Would you all please share your opinions? Thanks. I have been using Google Chrome on one of my older laptops and I really like it. I use Firefox on all my other computers and I have to I am know longer certain about Firefox. Would you all please share your opinions? Thanks. ]]> jawyman http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/firefox-google-chrome-54992/ Computer Trouble: Help? http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/computer-trouble-help-54930/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:35:18 GMT Hi. The screen on my home computer is damaged. My youngest son accidentally tripped, and fell onto the laptop earlier this week, and it caused several "cracks" to be displayed across the screen. Earlier today, my oldest son was playig a game onn the computer and the "cracks" expanded so that probably 2/3 of the screen is damaged and unuseable. I can't afford a new computer right now, so I thought I'd buy a used monitor and use that instead of the laptop screen. The problem is I can't see the Start button at the bottom left of the screen, so I can't access the Display control panel to be able to enable the 2nd screen when we do get the monitor. I can push the button below the Z character to Display Start, but can't see the control panels. Any suggestions how I can enable the Display control panel when I can only see 1/3 of the screen?

Thanks,

Bob

PS. I apologize for any misspelled words, but I really can't see most of what I'm typing. ]]> blhowes http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/computer-trouble-help-54930/ Powerpress: Much better than Podpress for Wordpress Podcasting http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/powerpress-much-better-than-podpress-wordpress-podcasting-54889/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:34:19 GMT For any who are utilizing Wordpress as a Church website platform, I was increasingly frustrated by the lack of support for Podpress, which, for a time, was the only option for easy integration of podcasting into Wordpress. I've switched over the Church websites I admin to Powerpress: WordPress › Podcasting - Blubrry PowerPress Podcast plugin WordPress Plugins

It works flawlessly, supports multiple podcasting streams, and even will import all your existing Podpress episodes. ]]> Semper Fidelis http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/powerpress-much-better-than-podpress-wordpress-podcasting-54889/ Multiple User Accounts on a PC http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/multiple-user-accounts-pc-54860/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:27:35 GMT I have installed Windows 7 fresh on an older laptop that I am going to let the kids use. I would like to set up three user accounts: one for me, one for my wife, and one for the kids. The first two would be Admin accounts. The kids would have a... I have installed Windows 7 fresh on an older laptop that I am going to let the kids use. I would like to set up three user accounts: one for me, one for my wife, and one for the kids. The first two would be Admin accounts. The kids would have a standard account.

My question is this:
Is there a way to have some (not all) files/documents shared between all the accounts without having duplicates of the files/documents on all three accounts?

(e.g. the structure is usually C:/Users/User1/Documents or C:/Users/User1/Music, C:/Users/User2/Documents, etc)

I don't want three separate Music folders each with the same 20GB of music in them (60GB total), but I do want each account to be able to play the music.

Any help? ]]> fredtgreco http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/multiple-user-accounts-pc-54860/ What wireless router to get? http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/what-wireless-router-get-54834/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:33:29 GMT I have an old Linksys BEFSR41 4 port router now 3 ports shy of 4. I have an xp desktop Dell XPS (about 3 years old). What router do I get if I want to go wireless and what do I need to make the xp box work with it? I will still need cable... I have an old Linksys BEFSR41 4 port router now 3 ports shy of 4. I have an xp desktop Dell XPS (about 3 years old). What router do I get if I want to go wireless and what do I need to make the xp box work with it? I will still need cable connections for the alarm system tie in. So need to option to retain cable connections. ]]> NaphtaliPress http://www.puritanboard.com/f66/what-wireless-router-get-54834/