Mar 29, 2019 The text to speech method on a Macintosh computer allows users to select any amount of text and convert it into speech, which enables your Mac to read out loud to you. This can be a useful procedure for those needing to rest their eyes from the computer screen. To have your Mac start speaking, press the specified key. To stop the speaking, press the key again. If text is selected when you press the key, the selected text is spoken. Otherwise, available text items in the current window are spoken; for example, if Mail is the current window, an email message is read. Mar 22, 2017 The OverDrive Read app on Mac is actually a web browser supported software program, but it's on this list because it is the officially supported app for borrowing books from public libraries. Although you have to access the OverDrive Read on Mac from a web browser, you can download content for offline reading, listening, or watching.
Jan 30, 2018 A third-party app called AirText is here to solve this problem by bringing Messages app-like experience for Android users. The application lets you send and receive Android text messages on your Mac. You can read the messages and respond to them without even touching your Android device.
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You can send messages with text, photos, and other files to your friends. If you’re using macOS Catalina or later, iOS 13 or later, or iPadOS, you can send messages to businesses.
Note: Before you can send messages, you need to set up your Mac to send text messages.
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Send texts to people
- In the Messages app on your Mac, click the Compose button to start a new message (or use the Touch Bar).
- Do one of the following:
- Send a message to one person: Type a name, an email address, or a phone number in the To field. As you type, Messages suggests matching addresses from your Contacts app or from people you’ve previously sent messages to.You can also click the Add button to the right of the To field. Click a contact in the list, then click the email address or phone number.
- Send a message to more than one person: See Send a text to a group.
If you’re restricted to sending and receiving messages with only certain people, an hourglass icon appears next to those people you can’t text. - Enter your message in the field at the bottom of the window. You can include any of the following:
- Text: Type text in the message field. You can use typing suggestions, if available.Tip: Press Option-Return to insert a line break in a message.
- Photos or videos on your Mac: Drag photos (including Live Photos) or videos to the message field, or copy and paste them.Note: If you drag a Live Photo to your message, friends see only a still photo. If you want friends to be able to see the Live Photo play, share it from the Photos app. See Use Messages and Mail to share photos from Photos.
- Photos or videos directly from your iPhone or iPad camera: Choose File > Insert from iPhone or iPad, then choose Take Photo or Scan Documents to take a picture or scan a document with your iPhone or iPad and insert it in your text. (Available if you have macOS Mojave 10.14 or later, iOS 12 or later, or iPadOS.) See Insert photos and scans with Continuity Camera.
- Sketches directly from your iPhone or iPad: Choose File > Insert from iPhone or iPad > Add Sketch to draw a sketch using your finger or Apple Pencil on your iPad and insert it in your note. (Requires macOS Catalina or later, and iOS 13 or iPadOS or later.) See Insert sketches with Continuity Sketch.
- Files or web links: Drag or copy and paste files or web links.
- Audio clips: If you want to record an audio clip in your message, see Send audio clips in a text.
- Emoji: Click the Emoji button to add emoji to your message. If you add three or fewer emoji, they appear as large emoji.
- Press Return on your keyboard to send the message.
When a message contains a request where you provide an answer, you can create a reminder. For example, if someone texts you, “Can you get milk tomorrow?” after you reply “Yes” (or something similar), a suggested reminder appears in the Reminders app under Siri Suggestions. See Add, change, or delete reminders.
Send texts to a business
If you’re using macOS Catalina or later, iOS 13 or later, or iPadOS, you can send texts to some businesses. Business Chat helps you get answers to questions, resolve issues, get advice on what to buy, make purchases with Apple Pay, and more.
- On your Mac, search for the business you want to chat with using Maps or open an email from the business.See Find a location in Maps.
- To start a conversation, click Message in the Map Info screen or click a link from the email.If this is the first time you’ve messaged this business, a new conversation is created. Otherwise, you can continue your conversation.You can’t send a message to a business that’s restricted by communication limits in Screen Time.
- Enter your message in the field at the bottom of the window. You can include any of the same content as you can when you send texts to people.
Note: Business chat messages you send appear in dark gray, to distinguish them from iMessage text messages (in blue) and SMS or MMS text messages (in green).
See the Apple Support article How to use Business Chat.
Forward a message or attachment
You can forward a message (or an attachment such as a photo or video) from a conversation.
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- In the Messages app on your Mac, Control-click the message or attachment, then choose Forward.You can repeat this to forward multiple messages from multiple conversations at one time.
- Add a recipient, then press Return.All messages and attachments are sent.You can’t forward a message to someone who’s restricted by communication limits in Screen Time.
Your Mac can receive and send SMS and MMS text messages through your iPhone when you set up text message forwarding. For example, if a friend sends you a text message from a phone other than iPhone, the message appears on your Mac and iPhone in Messages.
Note: To receive and send SMS and MMS messages on your Mac, your iPhone must have iOS 8.1 or later, and your iPhone and Mac must be signed in to iMessage using the same Apple ID. Additionally, you must set up your iPhone.
See alsoSet up your Mac to send text messagesMake a video call using Messages on MacBlock texts in Messages on MacSchedule downtime in Screen Time on MacUse the Touch Bar on MacApple Support article: Use Messages with your Mac
Send text messages via your desktop computer using TextMagic Messenger – a two-way bulk SMS software application.
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Send Texts from Your Computer
Send text messages straight from your PC computer or Mac with the easy-to-use TextMagic Messenger
- Custom SMS Templates
Use templates to avoid repetitive writing of the same message hundreds of times. - Track Your Sent Messages
Never lose a text message. TextMagic Messenger saves every sent text for easy tracking.
- SMS Inbox on Your Desktop
Have a two-way conversation with your recipients – replies land straight in your Messenger inbox. - Simple Group Text Messaging
You can sort mobile numbers into groups and send text messages with a few simple clicks.
Why to Use the TextMagic SMS Software for PC & Mac
Many of our clients prefer to use the SMS software instead of the web app. Here are the main benefits of TextMagic’s SMS solutions for PC:
- Quickly send & receive texts
The PC app will notify you when a new message is received and make it easy for you to respond.
- Store all your messages locally
All your sent and received messages are stored within the TextMagic SMS software, so you will always have access to them.
- Instantly important contact lists
You can use the Import feature to automatically import and encrypt contact information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before installing the TextMagic SMS software for PC or Mac, make sure you check out our frequently asked questions:
How to use the TextMagic SMS software for PC & Mac? TextMagic’s text service for PC and Mac consists of a small desktop application that you can install on your computer to quickly send and receive text messages. The SMS software can be set up in a matter of minutes. Here’s how:
Step #1: Log in to your TextMagic website account and navigate to Services -> Downloads. You can download the SMS software for PC or for Mac by clicking on the green download button.
Step #2: Open the .exe file to begin installation. Once the program is installed, log in to the app using your TextMagic credentials.
Step #3: Using the app, you can compose new text messages, check your Inbox, Outbox and Sent folders, create text message templates and update your contacts or groups. You can also important contact lists using the specific feature.
Is the TextMagic software package secure? Upon installation, your computer will display a security warning, asking you if you really want to run the file. Click Yes. The TextMagic SMS software is 100% secure, so you needn’t worry about any malware or viruses.
How is information stored on TextMagic’s SMS software? Sent and received text message information, contact lists and templates are stored locally, on the computer. Please keep in mind that TextMagic Messenger requires an internet connection to work. In other words, information already available on the computer can be seen, but it will only be updated once you connect to the internet.
What format does a mobile number need to be in? To ensure that text messages are sent correctly through our SMS software, you have to use the ‘countrycodemobilephonenumber’ format. Examples: 44797123458 (UK number), 19171234567 (US number).
How can I create and use SMS templates? Click on File -> New -> Message Template to create a new template. You will have to assign a name to your template, write the message and click Save. Using tags will help you personalise your texts. Message templates can be accessed from the menu to the left (Messenger -> Templates). Select your template, insert the recipient’s number and click Send.
How can I import contacts in the TextMagic SMS software? Navigate to File -> Import Contacts in the TextMagic messenger. You have several options here: to import as .csv, vCard, Microsoft Outlook, MagicMessage Phonebook (*.tbp), etc., depending on your preference. You can also use specific file encoding for your contact information. Click Next to complete the process.
How can I uninstall the SMS software? The mass texting software can be uninstalled like any other application.
- For Windows users: Navigate to the Add or Remove Programs tab in the Control Panel, locate the TextMagic software and click the Uninstall button.
- For Mac users: Drag the app from the Applications folder into the Trash. Choose Finder -> Empty Trash to permanently delete the app.
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Now you are ready to send text messages from a Mac or PC. If you have further inquiries, feel free to contact us. We’d love to help!