[muglo] Re: muglo Digest V6 #108
- From: Roy Hanson <printerman@xxxxxx>
- To: muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:07:58 -0400
eye glass cleaner (contains the same thing as windex, there is a
detergent smell in both) or just plain water. Its dust only on the
screen. Nothing fancy...water is amazing, and horribly simple.
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> muglo Digest Mon, 05 Jun 2006 Volume: 06 Issue: 108
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> [muglo] Screen cleaners?
> [muglo] pdf
> [muglo] Re: pdf
> [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> [muglo] Re: pdf
> [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
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> [muglo] Re: pdf
> [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> [muglo] Re: pdf
> [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
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> Subject: [muglo] Screen cleaners?
> From: Ilbert Walker <ilbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:00:59 -0400
>
> Windex ahoy !? Spring Cleaning time - Screen Cleaning time ?
> This may have been raised in the past .
>
> But what type of cleaner is recommended for Apple Cinema Displays? To
> minimize any damage.
>
> Is Windex suitably non abrasive ? Or maybe just plain water ? Or a
> Vinegar or Ammonia mix?
>
> Suggestions anyone ?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ilbert
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:39:29 -0400
> Subject: [muglo] pdf
> From: Hawk <taylorc547@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I sometimes run across websites that have things I want, like agendas,
> available but they're PDF files. Is there any way to open PDF files? I can't
> seem to do it. jim
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:48:36 -0400
> Subject: [muglo] Re: pdf
> From: r weaver <weaverrw@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> Just get Adobe Reader (it's a free download) from adobe.com
>
> Bob
>
>
>>From: Hawk <taylorc547@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>Reply-To: muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:39:29 -0400
>>To: <muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: [muglo] pdf
>>
>>I sometimes run across websites that have things I want, like agendas,
>>available but they're PDF files. Is there any way to open PDF files? I can't
>>seem to do it. jim
>>
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> From: Dave Bonhoff <gtidave@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:42:21 -0400
>
> NOOOOooo!!!!!!!!!
>
> Ammonia is bad for LCD's! Alcohol is bad for LCD's! Some paper can
> be abrasive to LCD's! And water won't clean. Get a proper screen
> cleaner that is formulated for LCD's. I use a product called "iKlear
> Apple Polish" It is Apple recommended. It came in a package that
> includes 5 oz. (150 mL) pump bottle, a large cleaning cloth (micro-
> chamois), a small cleaning cloth and 6 travel packs.
>
> www.KlearScreen.com
>
> There are other products available, this is just the one I have
> access to and KNOW is approved by Apple (and other manufacturers I
> believe). Consider the REPLACEMENT cost of the screen when
> purchasing a cleaner and cloth...
>
> Dave
>
> On 5-Jun-06, at 15:00, Ilbert Walker wrote:
>
>
>>Windex ahoy !? Spring Cleaning time - Screen Cleaning time ?
>>This may have been raised in the past .
>>
>>But what type of cleaner is recommended for Apple Cinema Displays? To
>>minimize any damage.
>>
>>Is Windex suitably non abrasive ? Or maybe just plain water ? Or a
>>Vinegar or Ammonia mix?
>>
>>Suggestions anyone ?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Ilbert
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Gerhard <gerhardk@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: pdf
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:46:15 -0400
>
> If you are using OS X there is a program called Preview included and
> it reads PDF files amongst other things. You can also choose to
> download Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe site and this is the
> program made for PDFs.
>
> http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
>
> Gerhard
>
>
> On Jun 5, 2006, at 3:39 PM, Hawk wrote:
>
>
>>I sometimes run across websites that have things I want, like agendas,
>>available but they're PDF files. Is there any way to open PDF
>>files? I can't
>>seem to do it. jim
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:58:44 -0400
> From: "Eric Dunbar" <eric.dunbar@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
>
> Distilled water would be my liquid of choice and I'd be using a
> lint-free cloth or tissues (e.g. KimWipes(r)
> <http://www.escience.ca/eTool/RENDER/1/2575/346/11355.html>).
>
> No salts to leave behind any deposit. No contaminants (unless your
> source of distilled water is dirty ;-). And an easy place to get a
> "free" (aside from all the green house gases generated to drive the
> dehumidifier) waste distilled water is from your friendly old
> dehumidifier in the basement.
>
> I'd avoid harsher liquids like Windex/ammonia or more concentrated
> alcohol-based cleaners.
>
> PS Your user manual probably has cleaning recommendations (and, I
> suspect they'll be along the lines of... use water and a lint-free
> cloth ;-).
>
> Eric.
>
> On 05/06/06, Ilbert Walker <ilbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>Windex ahoy !? Spring Cleaning time - Screen Cleaning time ?
>>This may have been raised in the past .
>>
>>But what type of cleaner is recommended for Apple Cinema Displays? To
>>minimize any damage.
>>
>>Is Windex suitably non abrasive ? Or maybe just plain water ? Or a
>>Vinegar or Ammonia mix?
>>
>>Suggestions anyone ?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Ilbert
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Ilbert Walker <ilbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:00:40 -0400
>
> Thanks Dave - for this useful advice .
>
> Will try to buy. I gather Mac Outpost stock it
>
> Glad I put up my message - before ruining my screen !
>
> Thanks again '
>
>
> Ilbert
>
> And a final thought from Walker's Wit & Wisdom ? :-)
>
> Every man/woman I meet is in some way my superior; and in that I can
> learn of them. Emerson.(PC modified !)
>
>
>
>
> On 5 Jun 2006, at 3:42 PM, Dave Bonhoff wrote:
>
>
>>NOOOOooo!!!!!!!!!
>>
>>Ammonia is bad for LCD's! Alcohol is bad for LCD's! Some paper can
>>be abrasive to LCD's! And water won't clean. Get a proper screen
>>cleaner that is formulated for LCD's. I use a product called "iKlear
>>Apple Polish" It is Apple recommended. It came in a package that
>>includes 5 oz. (150 mL) pump bottle, a large cleaning cloth (micro-
>>chamois), a small cleaning cloth and 6 travel packs.
>>
>>www.KlearScreen.com
>>
>>There are other products available, this is just the one I have
>>access to and KNOW is approved by Apple (and other manufacturers I
>>believe). Consider the REPLACEMENT cost of the screen when
>>purchasing a cleaner and cloth...
>>
>>Dave
>>
>>On 5-Jun-06, at 15:00, Ilbert Walker wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>Windex ahoy !? Spring Cleaning time - Screen Cleaning time ?
>>>This may have been raised in the past .
>>>
>>>But what type of cleaner is recommended for Apple Cinema Displays? To
>>>minimize any damage.
>>>
>>>Is Windex suitably non abrasive ? Or maybe just plain water ? Or a
>>>Vinegar or Ammonia mix?
>>>
>>>Suggestions anyone ?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>Ilbert
>>>
>>
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>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: doug rogers <dougsamu@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:59:59 -0400
>
>
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> and
>
> ScreenCleaner Pro can be found here:
>
> http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/utilities/freebies/
>
>
>
> Why are Humans the only primates with chins and nuclear weapons?
> __________<http://home.golden.net/~samu>__________
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 16:10:37 -0400
> Subject: [muglo] Re: pdf
> From: Hawk <taylorc547@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I'm using OS 9.2.
> I've downloaded adobe reader in the past and never seemed to get it to
> work. jim
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 16:11:51 -0400
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> From: Hawk <taylorc547@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
> My wife got sucked into buying a "special cleaner and cloth" when we
> purchased a new LCD TV. I wonder if that would work on computer screens as
> well? jim
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Keith Reedy <WA9DRO@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: pdf
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:16:18 -0400
>
> Preview seems to open them fine.
> Keith Reedy
> WA9DRO@xxxxxxxxx
> God gives his best to those who leave the choice with him--J. Hudson
> Taylor
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>
>
> On Jun 5, 2006, at 3:39 PM, Hawk wrote:
>
>
>>I sometimes run across websites that have things I want, like agendas,
>>available but they're PDF files. Is there any way to open PDF
>>files? I can't
>>seem to do it. jim
>>
>>_________________________________________________
>>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Ilbert Walker <ilbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:26:58 -0400
>
> Thanks for this 'inexpensive altenative ' reply, Eric
>
> Will try
>
> Ilbert
>
>
> On 5 Jun 2006, at 3:58 PM, Eric Dunbar wrote:
>
>
>>Distilled water would be my liquid of choice and I'd be using a
>>lint-free cloth or tissues (e.g. KimWipes(r)
>><http://www.escience.ca/eTool/RENDER/1/2575/346/11355.html>).
>>
>>No salts to leave behind any deposit. No contaminants (unless your
>>source of distilled water is dirty ;-). And an easy place to get a
>>"free" (aside from all the green house gases generated to drive the
>>dehumidifier) waste distilled water is from your friendly old
>>dehumidifier in the basement.
>>
>>I'd avoid harsher liquids like Windex/ammonia or more concentrated
>>alcohol-based cleaners.
>>
>>PS Your user manual probably has cleaning recommendations (and, I
>>suspect they'll be along the lines of... use water and a lint-free
>>cloth ;-).
>>
>>Eric.
>>
>>On 05/06/06, Ilbert Walker <ilbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Windex ahoy !? Spring Cleaning time - Screen Cleaning time ?
>>>This may have been raised in the past .
>>>
>>>But what type of cleaner is recommended for Apple Cinema Displays? To
>>>minimize any damage.
>>>
>>>Is Windex suitably non abrasive ? Or maybe just plain water ? Or a
>>>Vinegar or Ammonia mix?
>>>
>>>Suggestions anyone ?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>Ilbert
>>>
>>
>>_________________________________________________
>>
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>>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:36:11 -0400
> From: Leith Peterson <leithriver7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
>
> I can't find anything in my iBook clamshell instructions on cleaning.
> I got my iBook G3/900 second hand, and I don't believe I got an
> instruction manual with it. I could probably find the answer if I
> did a bunch of digging on the web, but can anybody tell me off the
> top of their head if the following cleaner will work with both these
> screens?
>
> Kensington Screen Guardian
>
> "Non-abrasive cleaner for notebooks, anti-glare and polarized
> computer screens."
>
> There is an asterick besides the above info and then it says "Some
> exceptions. Consult hardware manufacturer before use."
>
> I can't remember whether I got this cleaner for my 7300 or iBook
> clamshell. I believe I got it for my iBook clamshell and the rep at
> the now defunct CompuSmart on Fanshawe Park Rd had recommended it to
> me. She said to use it with a lint free cloth. I got the lint free
> kind that you use to clean cars. They're called auto detailing
> cloths or something like that.
>
> Please advise. Thanks.
>
> Leith
>
>
>>My wife got sucked into buying a "special cleaner and cloth" when we
>>purchased a new LCD TV. I wonder if that would work on computer screens as
>>well? jim
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: doug rogers <dougsamu@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:43:15 -0400
>
>
> On 06-05-06, at 4:26 PM, Ilbert Walker wrote:
>
>
>>Thanks for this 'inexpensive altenative '
>
>
> http://screenclean.j1media.com/lick.html
>
> There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.
> __________<http://home.golden.net/~samu>__________
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Biti <Biti@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 18:36:42 -0400
>
> I have used flat screen displays, powerbooks or displays, for years
> (since my first PB in 1989) and wouldn't consider cleaning with
> anything but a clean soft cotton cloth made slightly damp with water.
> That is in line with manufacturers' instructions, Tap water won't
> damage your display. Just don't feel you have to clean every week.
>
> Keep it very gentle and don't press hard.
>
> Don't let it get dirty, is the bottom line. No fingers on the monitor,
> no spraying it inadvertently with fruit juice, etc.
>
> HTH
>
> Biti
>
>
> On Jun 5, 2006, at 4:43 PM, doug rogers wrote:
>
>
>>On 06-05-06, at 4:26 PM, Ilbert Walker wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Thanks for this 'inexpensive altenative '
>>
>>http://screenclean.j1media.com/lick.html
>>
>> There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.
>>__________<http://home.golden.net/~samu>__________
>>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Ilbert Walker <ilbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 20:17:33 -0400
>
> Thanks for this additional input - and for all the others who have
> responded here to my query.
>
> How fortunate we are to have such a useful local service !
>
> Ilbert
>
>
> On 5 Jun 2006, at 6:36 PM, Biti wrote:
>
>
>>I have used flat screen displays, powerbooks or displays, for years
>>(since my first PB in 1989) and wouldn't consider cleaning with
>>anything but a clean soft cotton cloth made slightly damp with water.
>>That is in line with manufacturers' instructions, Tap water won't
>>damage your display. Just don't feel you have to clean every week.
>>
>>Keep it very gentle and don't press hard.
>>
>>Don't let it get dirty, is the bottom line. No fingers on the monitor,
>>no spraying it inadvertently with fruit juice, etc.
>>
>>HTH
>>
>>Biti
>>
>>
>>On Jun 5, 2006, at 4:43 PM, doug rogers wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>On 06-05-06, at 4:26 PM, Ilbert Walker wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Thanks for this 'inexpensive altenative '
>>>>
>>>
>>>http://screenclean.j1media.com/lick.html
>>>
>>> There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.
>>>__________<http://home.golden.net/~samu>__________
>>>
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>>>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Dave Bonhoff <gtidave@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 21:20:53 -0400
>
> It might be OK, as long as it doesn't contain alcohol or ammonium.
> Many screen cleaners contain alcohol which can damage the anti-
> reflective coating on Apple LCD's. The cloth is probably safe.
>
> Dave
>
> On 5-Jun-06, at 16:11, Hawk wrote:
>
>
>>My wife got sucked into buying a "special cleaner and cloth" when we
>>purchased a new LCD TV. I wonder if that would work on computer
>>screens as
>>well? jim
>>
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>>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Dave Bonhoff <gtidave@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [muglo] Re: Screen cleaners?
> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 21:47:26 -0400
>
> It should be fine.
> Dave
>
> On 5-Jun-06, at 16:36, Leith Peterson wrote:
>
>
>>I can't find anything in my iBook clamshell instructions on cleaning.
>>I got my iBook G3/900 second hand, and I don't believe I got an
>>instruction manual with it. I could probably find the answer if I
>>did a bunch of digging on the web, but can anybody tell me off the
>>top of their head if the following cleaner will work with both these
>>screens?
>>
>>Kensington Screen Guardian
>>
>>"Non-abrasive cleaner for notebooks, anti-glare and polarized
>>computer screens."
>>
>>There is an asterick besides the above info and then it says "Some
>>exceptions. Consult hardware manufacturer before use."
>>
>>I can't remember whether I got this cleaner for my 7300 or iBook
>>clamshell. I believe I got it for my iBook clamshell and the rep at
>>the now defunct CompuSmart on Fanshawe Park Rd had recommended it to
>>me. She said to use it with a lint free cloth. I got the lint free
>>kind that you use to clean cars. They're called auto detailing
>>cloths or something like that.
>>
>>Please advise. Thanks.
>>
>>Leith
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
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