Wishing one and all a happy, healthy and peaceful new year. Paix, mes amis.
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lundi 31 décembre 2018
Early-2011 13-in. MacBook Pro startup problem
My friend came to town to spend her holiday and she took her early-2011 13-in. MBP along to show me the startup problem. She said that about two months ago the machine suddenly could not boot and remained unbootable since.
When I turned on her MBP, the startup status bar looked different. There was a thick gray bar below the Apple logo, the same gray status bar that appeared after applying a firmware and security update. The usual startup status bar is a thinner black line. The gray status bar progressed to about halfway then the screen went black and nothing happened after that as if the machine shut itself down. After waiting a few minutes I pressed the power button again and the booting started all over then failed pretty much at the same spot.
I then used target mode to connect her machine to my early-2011 15-in. MBP. It took quite a few minutes before the icon of the SSD in her machine appeared on my Desktop along with the error message that the drive was unbootable but I could retrieve the files in there. The SSD in her MBP has OS 10.9 installed. I copied all the files that she wanted to save to my MBP.
Since my MBP could read her SSD, I launched Disk Utility to verify the problematic drive. There was a long list of errors with its directory. I did not attempt the repair as I was set to format the SSD and install OS 10.12 on it.
After shutting down her MBP, I removed the SSD and put one of my spare HDD with OS 10.12 in the machine. The next startup was successfully after more than five minutes. Her MBP was on a/c power and the little light showed green. But the battery indicator showed zero percent juice with the "Replace Now" message. Looked like the battery was dead. The cursor movement was jittery and the overall performance was very sluggish like slow motion.
Just to satisfy me that there wasn't a problem that prevented the battery to recharge, I followed the instructions to remove the battery and held the power button down for 20 seconds to reset the SMC. I inserted the battery back in her MBP, took out the OS 10.12 HDD and put in the working OS 10.12 SSD in my MBP in her machine. I also reset NVRAM on the next restart. The startup was a little faster until the last part which took perhaps two minutes. Finally the Desktop appeared but the cursor movement and performance remained sluggish.
Could a battery that suddenly died cause a directory corruption of the OS? Does a dead battery cause the sluggish performance? Would a new battery fix the performance problem?
But the bigger question is whether it is worthwhile to replace the battery even though everything else with the machine appears to be fine. This is a 2011 model and Apple classifies it as vintage. It won't run OS 10.14 and above. My friend no longer needs her MBP. But I hate to throw out a working machine.
When I turned on her MBP, the startup status bar looked different. There was a thick gray bar below the Apple logo, the same gray status bar that appeared after applying a firmware and security update. The usual startup status bar is a thinner black line. The gray status bar progressed to about halfway then the screen went black and nothing happened after that as if the machine shut itself down. After waiting a few minutes I pressed the power button again and the booting started all over then failed pretty much at the same spot.
I then used target mode to connect her machine to my early-2011 15-in. MBP. It took quite a few minutes before the icon of the SSD in her machine appeared on my Desktop along with the error message that the drive was unbootable but I could retrieve the files in there. The SSD in her MBP has OS 10.9 installed. I copied all the files that she wanted to save to my MBP.
Since my MBP could read her SSD, I launched Disk Utility to verify the problematic drive. There was a long list of errors with its directory. I did not attempt the repair as I was set to format the SSD and install OS 10.12 on it.
After shutting down her MBP, I removed the SSD and put one of my spare HDD with OS 10.12 in the machine. The next startup was successfully after more than five minutes. Her MBP was on a/c power and the little light showed green. But the battery indicator showed zero percent juice with the "Replace Now" message. Looked like the battery was dead. The cursor movement was jittery and the overall performance was very sluggish like slow motion.
Just to satisfy me that there wasn't a problem that prevented the battery to recharge, I followed the instructions to remove the battery and held the power button down for 20 seconds to reset the SMC. I inserted the battery back in her MBP, took out the OS 10.12 HDD and put in the working OS 10.12 SSD in my MBP in her machine. I also reset NVRAM on the next restart. The startup was a little faster until the last part which took perhaps two minutes. Finally the Desktop appeared but the cursor movement and performance remained sluggish.
Could a battery that suddenly died cause a directory corruption of the OS? Does a dead battery cause the sluggish performance? Would a new battery fix the performance problem?
But the bigger question is whether it is worthwhile to replace the battery even though everything else with the machine appears to be fine. This is a 2011 model and Apple classifies it as vintage. It won't run OS 10.14 and above. My friend no longer needs her MBP. But I hate to throw out a working machine.
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dimanche 30 décembre 2018
Time Machine Restore / Migration Assistant help needed
iMac 27" Late 2013, macOS Mojave 10.14.2, with all updates done. I have two user accounts on this machine - mine and my wife's.
I have the issue of blank screen after logging out of the Guest Account (does not happen when logging out of any of the other two user accounts).
I also have another issue once the machine goes to sleep after logging out of any account. When I press any key to wake the machine so that I can log in, it takes a few presses of the key for the machine to wake up; and once it does, there's a quick blanking of the screen and it flicks back on.
Apple is unable to help with this issue and told me to do a clean install; hence the following question:
Let's say I do a Time Machine backup of the full system.
I then do a clean install of Mojave, and create a new dummy account so that I can use Migration Assistant to restore our old accounts and data.
Now, I do not wish to restore applications, I shall reinstall each individually. I only need to restore the data and emails and keychain passwords for both accounts.
The Migration Assistant info available online does not specifically address this question - if I choose to only restore the two users, will all the old emails be restored properly along with the accounts info and passwords and the POP/SMTP settings etc.? We are still old-fashioned and prefer POP3 to IMAP.
And will it also restore the keychains?
Thanks and cheers
I have the issue of blank screen after logging out of the Guest Account (does not happen when logging out of any of the other two user accounts).
I also have another issue once the machine goes to sleep after logging out of any account. When I press any key to wake the machine so that I can log in, it takes a few presses of the key for the machine to wake up; and once it does, there's a quick blanking of the screen and it flicks back on.
Apple is unable to help with this issue and told me to do a clean install; hence the following question:
Let's say I do a Time Machine backup of the full system.
I then do a clean install of Mojave, and create a new dummy account so that I can use Migration Assistant to restore our old accounts and data.
Now, I do not wish to restore applications, I shall reinstall each individually. I only need to restore the data and emails and keychain passwords for both accounts.
The Migration Assistant info available online does not specifically address this question - if I choose to only restore the two users, will all the old emails be restored properly along with the accounts info and passwords and the POP/SMTP settings etc.? We are still old-fashioned and prefer POP3 to IMAP.
And will it also restore the keychains?
Thanks and cheers
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jeudi 27 décembre 2018
iPhone 6. Worst iPhone EVER?
It's reported that the most problematic iPhone has been the iPhone 6 at a 22% failure rate. Anecdotally, I'm having the same results. The most reliable, reportedly, are the 8 Plus and the X, at 3% failure.
Does this match up with you Genious' recommendations and/or in-store experiences?
Does this match up with you Genious' recommendations and/or in-store experiences?
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mercredi 26 décembre 2018
Humorous Headlines
This one makes for an interesting Christmas story. Apparently a seven year old called 911 when he didn’t like his Christmas present.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/canada...tmas-1.4231386
Quote:
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Seven-year-old calls 911 after getting snow pants for Christmas A 7-year-old Ont. boy might have just added himself to next year’s naughty list after calling 911 for receiving snow pants as a Christmas gift. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt -- who tweeted the incident -- said the call was placed in the early evening on Dec. 25. He said the boy was upset with his present and wanted the police to help. |
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lundi 24 décembre 2018
Season's greetings from Europe
Hi all, here I am again from Belgium, where poppies grow, with my season's greetings.
I follow EhMac all year around but do not post that much, sorry.
@ FEXL: could you, as a very intelligent person, stop the war path here as a XMas resolution, please?
You are not a fascist, not even an extreme right winger, but an extremely liberal biker boy I suppose. In a way I admire your confederate flag. But please do compromise.
Out here in Europe, we get by through compromise. I suggest you do the same at EhMac.
No more war, please! Out here in the poppy fields we have sure had enough.
@ Cubamark: No Pasaran!
@ MacFury: prettige feestdagen!
In general, here you go:
I follow EhMac all year around but do not post that much, sorry.
@ FEXL: could you, as a very intelligent person, stop the war path here as a XMas resolution, please?
You are not a fascist, not even an extreme right winger, but an extremely liberal biker boy I suppose. In a way I admire your confederate flag. But please do compromise.
Out here in Europe, we get by through compromise. I suggest you do the same at EhMac.
No more war, please! Out here in the poppy fields we have sure had enough.
@ Cubamark: No Pasaran!
@ MacFury: prettige feestdagen!
In general, here you go:
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For Sale iPhone 6 Plus 128GB - PRISTINE condition.
Hello folks and happy holidays.
This is a silver iPhone 6 Plus, 128GB for sale - in PRISTINE CONDITION. See pics.
For anyone needing a replacement phone or a perfect back up - this is ideal.
I have babied this phone + spent the entirety of its life w/ a screen cover + in case.
As close to a 10 as it gets. You can see hi-res pics here: http://bit.ly/iPhone6Plus_FS
You can see a video of phone boot up as well.
** NEW BATTERY **: a new battery was installed by Apple, Nov 2018. See pic for receipt & proof.
Comes in original box, original earphones (never used). Charger/USB missing (lost on trip).
OS is fully up to date: running iOS 12.1.2 (16C101).
Downtown Toronto. Pls message me if you have any q?. Pictures are detailed.
Will consider shipping. Message me in case you have q?s -or- for further deets.
$399
This is a silver iPhone 6 Plus, 128GB for sale - in PRISTINE CONDITION. See pics.
For anyone needing a replacement phone or a perfect back up - this is ideal.
I have babied this phone + spent the entirety of its life w/ a screen cover + in case.
As close to a 10 as it gets. You can see hi-res pics here: http://bit.ly/iPhone6Plus_FS
You can see a video of phone boot up as well.
** NEW BATTERY **: a new battery was installed by Apple, Nov 2018. See pic for receipt & proof.
Comes in original box, original earphones (never used). Charger/USB missing (lost on trip).
OS is fully up to date: running iOS 12.1.2 (16C101).
Downtown Toronto. Pls message me if you have any q?. Pictures are detailed.
Will consider shipping. Message me in case you have q?s -or- for further deets.
$399
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dimanche 23 décembre 2018
A bit Ironic
https://calgaryherald.com/news/crime...b-973402324b7d
I believe that Direct Buy was a multi-level marketing scheme, where the main emphasis was selling memberships.
Several years ago I suffered through one of their sales presentations. Thankfully my policy of having no credit card and leaving the check book at home served me very well on that occasion.
I believe that Direct Buy was a multi-level marketing scheme, where the main emphasis was selling memberships.
Several years ago I suffered through one of their sales presentations. Thankfully my policy of having no credit card and leaving the check book at home served me very well on that occasion.
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samedi 22 décembre 2018
mardi 18 décembre 2018
In the holiday spirit
Sitting in front of the tube... well... not a tube anymore, is it? Somehow "sitting in front of the flat panel" doesn't have the same ring to it...
In any case... visiting with my folks, and "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" comes on, so my son is called in to watch it (and likes it). My childhood memories are triggered - I remembered every twitch of the animated lip, lift of the brow, etc., of the Grinch and his dog/reindeer. Must have seen it dozens of times as a child, and had it ingrained in my brain. Ah, pop culture.
I wondered who it was that sang "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!", thinking it had a James Earl Jones sound, though of course it would have been far too early for that performer. The internet returned two bits of info that I hadn't realized: Boris Karloff narrated the program, and though many folks thought he also sang the tune (others thought Tennessee Ernie Ford did it),
in fact it was sung by a fellow who every single one of you has heard in many other instances: Thurl Ravenscroft (Wikipedia)
Also known as....
Tony the Tiger! (1952—2005)
He began as a doo-wop singer, forming a group known as the Mellomen:
In any case... visiting with my folks, and "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" comes on, so my son is called in to watch it (and likes it). My childhood memories are triggered - I remembered every twitch of the animated lip, lift of the brow, etc., of the Grinch and his dog/reindeer. Must have seen it dozens of times as a child, and had it ingrained in my brain. Ah, pop culture.
I wondered who it was that sang "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!", thinking it had a James Earl Jones sound, though of course it would have been far too early for that performer. The internet returned two bits of info that I hadn't realized: Boris Karloff narrated the program, and though many folks thought he also sang the tune (others thought Tennessee Ernie Ford did it),
in fact it was sung by a fellow who every single one of you has heard in many other instances: Thurl Ravenscroft (Wikipedia)
Also known as....
Tony the Tiger! (1952—2005)
He began as a doo-wop singer, forming a group known as the Mellomen:
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Penny Marshall - RIP
PENNY MARSHALL DEAD AT 75
https://www.tmz.com/2018/12/18/penny...-dead-dies-75/
Quote:
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Penny Marshall, the amazing actress, comedian and director has died ... TMZ has learned. Marshall died Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home. We've learned the cause of death was complications from diabetes. Penny's first recurring role was playing Myrna Turner on "The Odd Couple," which was directed by her brother. She also appeared on "Happy Days" with Cindy Williams, and they became famous from their spin-off sitcom, "Laverne & Shirley." It became a monster hit in 1976 and ran for 8 seasons. Her character's moniker -- the "L" for Laverne on her sweater -- became one of the most famous logos in television. |
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lundi 17 décembre 2018
For Sale FREE - 2 of 12.1" iBooks G4 and 14" iBook G4
I have the two 12.1" iBooks mentioned in the title plus a 14" iBook in disrepair along with a 15" Powerbook also taken apart and in disrepair. One of the 12.1" iBooks was working last time I used it, quite a few years ago. I do not have the power adapters.
YOU MUST TAKE IT ALL IF YOU WANT ANY OF THE ABOVE.
I live in the east end of Ottawa for anyone interested. Send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE if interested.
Cheers and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
YOU MUST TAKE IT ALL IF YOU WANT ANY OF THE ABOVE.
I live in the east end of Ottawa for anyone interested. Send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE if interested.
Cheers and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Want to replace my wide-fprmal AIO - which one to get?
Hi,
I have an Epson WF-7520 wide-format printer/scanner that has been working hard and is starting to give me problems - doesn't recognize a replacement cartridge at times and the contact that determines if the paper tray is inserted properly has also become a bit touchy.
So I think it is time to replace this.
I need a wide-format printer & scanner that can handle at least 11 x 17 inch paper and also scan at least that size.
Fax, WiFi, card readers and things like that are not necassary, but I would like one that takes non-OEM ink without complaints.
Two paper trays are handy, so is a separate paper feed that can take very heavy paper, like 100 lbs.
Seems the only contenders are
1. Epson WF-7720 at $300.- list with a sale price of $200.- occasionally, or
2. HP Office Jet pro 7740 at $250.- right now at Staples.
I don't think Canon makes anything like that.
In the past, HP was not very Mac-friendly, but Epson can drive me up the wall with their "Can't recognize cartridge" problems even if you use Epson OEM cartridges.
Has anyone used the HP printer with a Mac?
What is their current compatibility?
Any other printers I should consider?
I have an Epson WF-7520 wide-format printer/scanner that has been working hard and is starting to give me problems - doesn't recognize a replacement cartridge at times and the contact that determines if the paper tray is inserted properly has also become a bit touchy.
So I think it is time to replace this.
I need a wide-format printer & scanner that can handle at least 11 x 17 inch paper and also scan at least that size.
Fax, WiFi, card readers and things like that are not necassary, but I would like one that takes non-OEM ink without complaints.
Two paper trays are handy, so is a separate paper feed that can take very heavy paper, like 100 lbs.
Seems the only contenders are
1. Epson WF-7720 at $300.- list with a sale price of $200.- occasionally, or
2. HP Office Jet pro 7740 at $250.- right now at Staples.
I don't think Canon makes anything like that.
In the past, HP was not very Mac-friendly, but Epson can drive me up the wall with their "Can't recognize cartridge" problems even if you use Epson OEM cartridges.
Has anyone used the HP printer with a Mac?
What is their current compatibility?
Any other printers I should consider?
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2nd internal drive not mounting on Mac Mini
G'day,
I have 2 internal drives, 1 TB SSD with El Capitan and a 1 TB HDD with macOS Mojave.
El Capitan was a fresh install on the SSD which was formatted as Journaled HFS+. The HDD says Scheme GUID Partition Map.
It’s not mounting and is not showing any where in the Finder.
Disk Utility can see it, run First Aid but can’t mount it. DiskWarrior 4.4 can see it in the Hardware pane and can run Test Device. It says the diagnostics indicate the drive is functioning normally.
What could I do to get this drive to mount?
Apple Magic Mouse
Logitech K750 keyboard
OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 (15G22010)
Model Name: Mac mini
Model Identifier: Macmini6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 16 GB
Boot ROM Version: 274.0.0
SMC Version (system): 2.8f0
Hardware UUID: 9E66758D-8F3E-54AA-908A-8A71BEC35B19
I have 2 internal drives, 1 TB SSD with El Capitan and a 1 TB HDD with macOS Mojave.
El Capitan was a fresh install on the SSD which was formatted as Journaled HFS+. The HDD says Scheme GUID Partition Map.
It’s not mounting and is not showing any where in the Finder.
Disk Utility can see it, run First Aid but can’t mount it. DiskWarrior 4.4 can see it in the Hardware pane and can run Test Device. It says the diagnostics indicate the drive is functioning normally.
What could I do to get this drive to mount?
Apple Magic Mouse
Logitech K750 keyboard
OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 (15G22010)
Model Name: Mac mini
Model Identifier: Macmini6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 16 GB
Boot ROM Version: 274.0.0
SMC Version (system): 2.8f0
Hardware UUID: 9E66758D-8F3E-54AA-908A-8A71BEC35B19
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Klipsch speakers are up to 46% off today only
Bundled in with Amazon's many last-minute holiday deals, we spotted a trio of sales on Klipsch this morning that you really shouldn't miss. At the front of the pack, their Black Reference Theater Pack surround sound system is slashed by 46%, bringing its price down to only $539. The kit includes 5 speakers and a wireless downward firing subwoofer, as well as keyhole inserts and threaded mounts for the speakers to allow for easy placement wherever you're looking to mount the speakers. If a smaller upgrade is on your wants list, the 400 watt R-52C center speaker is also marked down to $174, and if going wireless is more of a priority, the Klipsch R-51PM Bluetooth speakers are also marked down by 30% right now. Regardless of your selection you're getting high performance and quality construction, with each woofer cone manufactured from injection molded graphite (IMG), delivering killer low frequency response.
SHOP THE KLIPSCH SPEAKER DEAL HERE
SHOP THE KLIPSCH SPEAKER DEAL HERE
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dimanche 16 décembre 2018
Has Federal Government Usurped The Rights Of Canadians?
Canadian Government Charged In Usurpation Of The Sovereign Rights Of Canadians & Indigenous Nations
One is left to wonder why the MSM has not covered this filing, nor has any province responded as every province was notified.
If this is true, it is a disturbing revelation. It's a couple of hours long, with the intro in French, but switches to English just after the first minute so wait for it.
One is left to wonder why the MSM has not covered this filing, nor has any province responded as every province was notified.
If this is true, it is a disturbing revelation. It's a couple of hours long, with the intro in French, but switches to English just after the first minute so wait for it.
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vendredi 14 décembre 2018
Wanted To Buy PowerMac G4 Hard Drive Bracket (Sled?)
I'm looking to buy a two drive hard drive bracket for a PowerMac G4 (PCI) computer.
I've searched eBay, but the only ones listed are from the USA and the sellers are wanting $60 to $100 for them with shipping. I'm not going to pay that much for a little piece of metal that will fasten a couple of $10 hard drives to a $20 computer. That would be madness!
So if you have one of these brackets laying around and you want to turn it into cash, let me know.
Thank you.
I've searched eBay, but the only ones listed are from the USA and the sellers are wanting $60 to $100 for them with shipping. I'm not going to pay that much for a little piece of metal that will fasten a couple of $10 hard drives to a $20 computer. That would be madness!
So if you have one of these brackets laying around and you want to turn it into cash, let me know.
Thank you.
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lundi 10 décembre 2018
More 12 Days of Deals from World Wide Stereo—Soundcast Bluetooth Speaker
<p class="p1">Sure, you can get a budget bluetooth speaker for well under $100 these days, but over the years we've seen some great premium examples hit the market, including this <span class="s1">Souncast VG5 Bluetooth speaker</span> that delivers great sound in a water resistant package. Designed with support for aptX & AAC for high-quality Bluetooth audio, and delivering 360-degree sound with a 5-inch downward firing woofer and two 3-inch drivers, the high performing unit has enough onboard battery for up to 15 hours of playing time. Already marked down by 20% (to $398.98), Using the promo code 12DAYS knocks its pricing down to only $319.00 as part of the brand's "12 Days of Deals" promo that started last week. Be warned, this deal won't last long.
<p class="p1">Keep an eye on Wiseguide & AVS Forum over the rest of the week, as we’ll be bringing you the latest news on what’s up on the promo list next. It’ll also be worth keeping an eye on <span class="s1">the World Wide Stereo clearance section</span> as well, as further items are being added to that list regularly, and entering the promo code HOLIDAY will knock an extra 10% off of any of those items.
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<p class="p1">Keep an eye on Wiseguide & AVS Forum over the rest of the week, as we’ll be bringing you the latest news on what’s up on the promo list next. It’ll also be worth keeping an eye on <span class="s1">the World Wide Stereo clearance section</span> as well, as further items are being added to that list regularly, and entering the promo code HOLIDAY will knock an extra 10% off of any of those items.
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samedi 8 décembre 2018
Flip book to pdf converter
I'm looking for a way to convert a flip book into a pdf so that I can use the catalog (in flip book format) without being connected to the net.
I have seen that for Windows but could find nothing for the Mac.
Lots of pdf to flip book software programs but none the other way around.
Or is there a way I can actually download a flip book file to the Mac and use it off-line?
But I would prefer a pdf.
As a side note - I personally find the flip books annoying - just more unnecessary frill seeing the pages turn.
I have seen that for Windows but could find nothing for the Mac.
Lots of pdf to flip book software programs but none the other way around.
Or is there a way I can actually download a flip book file to the Mac and use it off-line?
But I would prefer a pdf.
As a side note - I personally find the flip books annoying - just more unnecessary frill seeing the pages turn.
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Alberta, the country.
For decades of my life there has been an undercurrent among Alberta's population for separation. It's like the tide: Depending on who is in Ottawa at the time, the swell comes & goes.
Living through PET's rape of Alberta in the 80's (NEP) made me a lifetime member of the "Albertan before Canada" club and, quite frankly, I have no memory of being a Canadian first. Perhaps as a wide-eyed youth. I honestly can't recall.
I do, however, have memories of the wave of Western separation that washed over many conversations, spawning such dreams as the Western Canada Concept political party, among others.
The Reform Party's efforts to make the West more relevant, with their "The West Wants In" slogan, was the most successful of the grass roots movements. However, it fell far short of what Alberta truly needs.
As much of a prick as Cretien was, he didn't seem to pick the separation scab much. Harper made things a bit easier to take but failed to deal with what westerners in general & Alberta in particular would term critical.
Now we have Jr., the airhead. A twice dropped out grad student, a snowboard instructor, a substitute dama teacher (I'd still like to find out what happened there...), a trust fund baby born with a silver spoon in his mouth who has never worked a day in his life.
The swell of separation is higher than I ever recall, largely due to The Dope's complete distain for Alberta (he learned well from his father) and at least partly because of Red Rachel. It's no longer just a few people talking loudly. It's many men & women quietly voicing their concern for the arrogance of the Laurentian Elite.
I ran across this post today & there are a string of comments, including quotes from articles, that just struck a note today.
I'm tired of the central Canadian a$$holes pulling the puppet strings. I'm tired of our $12 billion transfer payments going to a province that refuses to develop its own resources & is content to receive gov't welfare. I'm tired of being told we can't build pipelines to move our petroleum product to world markets. I'm tired of leftist, Progressive group-think. I'm tired of having French on my cereal box. I'm tired of dysfunctional Kaybeck businesses receiving gov't welfare. I'm tired of being Canada's milch cow.
It's long overdue, my Alberta friends. It's time to grab the bull by the horns & get the hell out.
It's time to secede.
Living through PET's rape of Alberta in the 80's (NEP) made me a lifetime member of the "Albertan before Canada" club and, quite frankly, I have no memory of being a Canadian first. Perhaps as a wide-eyed youth. I honestly can't recall.
I do, however, have memories of the wave of Western separation that washed over many conversations, spawning such dreams as the Western Canada Concept political party, among others.
The Reform Party's efforts to make the West more relevant, with their "The West Wants In" slogan, was the most successful of the grass roots movements. However, it fell far short of what Alberta truly needs.
As much of a prick as Cretien was, he didn't seem to pick the separation scab much. Harper made things a bit easier to take but failed to deal with what westerners in general & Alberta in particular would term critical.
Now we have Jr., the airhead. A twice dropped out grad student, a snowboard instructor, a substitute dama teacher (I'd still like to find out what happened there...), a trust fund baby born with a silver spoon in his mouth who has never worked a day in his life.
The swell of separation is higher than I ever recall, largely due to The Dope's complete distain for Alberta (he learned well from his father) and at least partly because of Red Rachel. It's no longer just a few people talking loudly. It's many men & women quietly voicing their concern for the arrogance of the Laurentian Elite.
I ran across this post today & there are a string of comments, including quotes from articles, that just struck a note today.
I'm tired of the central Canadian a$$holes pulling the puppet strings. I'm tired of our $12 billion transfer payments going to a province that refuses to develop its own resources & is content to receive gov't welfare. I'm tired of being told we can't build pipelines to move our petroleum product to world markets. I'm tired of leftist, Progressive group-think. I'm tired of having French on my cereal box. I'm tired of dysfunctional Kaybeck businesses receiving gov't welfare. I'm tired of being Canada's milch cow.
It's long overdue, my Alberta friends. It's time to grab the bull by the horns & get the hell out.
It's time to secede.
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vendredi 7 décembre 2018
For Sale Mac mini 1.4 Ghz dual-core Intel Core i5 / 4 GB / 500 GB - $350
Apple Mac mini (Late 2014) / MGEM2LL/A
Remains in good condition and perfect working order, complete with original box, documentation, and power cord.
Please feel free to contact with any questions, or to arrange a local GTA pick-up. Thanks for stopping by
Remains in good condition and perfect working order, complete with original box, documentation, and power cord.
Please feel free to contact with any questions, or to arrange a local GTA pick-up. Thanks for stopping by
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jeudi 6 décembre 2018
Apple WatchOS update bring heart monitor feature
I've had no less than three friends ask me in the past year about picking up an Apple Watch as a gift for elderly parents with heart issues, to make use of the monitoring capabilities. Today Apple upped it's heart monitoring game with anywhere, anytime ECG ability:
ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notification available today on Apple Watch
ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notification available today on Apple Watch
Starting today, the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 marks the first direct-to-consumer product that enables customers to take an electrocardiogram right from their wrist, capturing heart rhythm in a moment when they experience symptoms like a rapid or skipped heart beat and helping to provide critical data to physicians.
The irregular rhythm notification feature on Apple Watch can now also occasionally check heart rhythms in the background and send a notification if an irregular heart rhythm that appears to be atrial fibrillation (AFib) is identified. Apple worked with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a number of years to receive De Novo classification for the ECG app and the irregular heart rhythm notification, making the features available over the counter.
Available today as part of a free update to watchOS 5.1.2, the ECG app1 and irregular heart rhythm notification feature2 will help users identify signs of AFib, the most common form of irregular rhythm. When left untreated, AFib is one of the leading conditions that can result in stroke, the second most common cause of death around the world.
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New electrodes built into the back crystal and Digital Crown on Apple Watch Series 4 work together with the ECG app to enable customers to take an ECG similar to a single-lead reading. To take an ECG recording at any time or following an irregular rhythm notification, users launch the new ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 and hold their finger on the Digital Crown. As the user touches the Digital Crown, the circuit is completed and electrical signals across their heart are measured. After 30 seconds, the heart rhythm is classified as either AFib, sinus rhythm or inconclusive. All recordings, their associated classifications and any noted symptoms are stored securely in the Health app on iPhone. Users can share a PDF of the results with physicians.
(Apple)
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mercredi 5 décembre 2018
Save 54% on Dynaudio Wireless Speakers w/ promo code
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lundi 3 décembre 2018
New Web Site: Free Software!
Hi folks! I’ve created yet another new Web site for Macintosh users! This one is a bit more fun. It is a list of really awesome free or inexpensive software for the Macintosh. It’s the stuff that I get asked for all the time. e.g. “Is there a free replacement for Mail that I might like better?”
My hope that everyone, no matter how long you’ve been using the Macintosh, can find something on the list that is new to them and that they can enjoy!
The site is free and totally non-commercial:
Free Or Inexpensive Macintosh Software
Free Or Inexpensive Macintosh Software
Please let me know what you think of the site!
This Web site, in case you don’t know, is one of several that I have that attempt to help Macintosh users with questions and problems that come up often. Please spread the word about them.:
Macintosh Routine Maintenance
OS X Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Macintosh Slowdown Solutions
Macintosh OS X Slowdown Solutions
Macintosh Beachballs!
Macintosh OS X Beachballs!
Macintosh Word Processors
Macintosh Word Processors
Upgrading To The Very Latest Macintosh Operating System
Upgrading To The Very Latest Macintosh Operating System
My hope that everyone, no matter how long you’ve been using the Macintosh, can find something on the list that is new to them and that they can enjoy!
The site is free and totally non-commercial:
Free Or Inexpensive Macintosh Software
Free Or Inexpensive Macintosh Software
Please let me know what you think of the site!
This Web site, in case you don’t know, is one of several that I have that attempt to help Macintosh users with questions and problems that come up often. Please spread the word about them.:
Macintosh Routine Maintenance
OS X Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Macintosh Slowdown Solutions
Macintosh OS X Slowdown Solutions
Macintosh Beachballs!
Macintosh OS X Beachballs!
Macintosh Word Processors
Macintosh Word Processors
Upgrading To The Very Latest Macintosh Operating System
Upgrading To The Very Latest Macintosh Operating System
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dimanche 2 décembre 2018
Happy Hanukkah
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah. I thought I would take a moment and wish one and all here in ehMacLand a peaceful thought. Paix, mes amis.
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samedi 1 décembre 2018
Weird wifi behavior iPad air
Ipad air (2013), non-cellular. iOS 12.1 Wifi connects, but does not display the wifi icon at top of screen. Everything works EXCEPT Messages, Mail and Facebook. All say not connected to the 'net. Other apps that require connection work just fine. Am out of country at the moment and will do a backup and then reset to see if that clears the problem. Has anyone else ever experienced this? Any suggestions/solutions?
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RIP George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States, dies at 94.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local...=.8843651e3d92
"The last veteran of World War II to serve as president, he was a consummate public servant and a statesman who helped guide the nation and the world out of a four-decade Cold War that had carried the threat of nuclear annihilation."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local...=.8843651e3d92
"The last veteran of World War II to serve as president, he was a consummate public servant and a statesman who helped guide the nation and the world out of a four-decade Cold War that had carried the threat of nuclear annihilation."
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vendredi 30 novembre 2018
MacBook Pro SSD Service Program
Apple Launches Replacement Program for Faulty SSDs in MacBook Pro Models
Apple has determined that a limited number of 128GB and 256GB solid-state drives (SSD) used in 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) units have an issue that may result in data loss and failure of the drive. 13-inch MacBook Pro units with affected drives were sold between June 2017 and June 2018.
Apple says MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models are not affected, nor older MacBook Pro models.
You can enter in your device’s serial number here to see if your 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar is eligible or not. Canadian models are eligible for this repair.
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jeudi 29 novembre 2018
ipad &ipod
I just bought a new ipod touch running ios12.1 and when I tried to connect with my imac running 10.11, a message advised that I need to update the os to 10.11. The ipod's specs says that it should work with os 10.8. I phoned apple and after they put me on hold to research the problem, I was told that with ios 12.1 I'll need to update my imac's os. Out of curiosity I checked my ipad mini 2 running ios12,01 and I got the same message. It worked fine with ios 11. Luckily, my mbp has Sierra and the ipod works. Itunes is up to date on both computers.
Apple needs to update their specs for the ipod touch or fix the ios to be able run with an older os.
Sonny
Apple needs to update their specs for the ipod touch or fix the ios to be able run with an older os.
Sonny
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Got Sennheiser headphones? You should see this
If you’ve ever used a Sennheiser headset with your Mac, it is wide open to attack
If you’ve ever used a Sennheiser headset or speakerphone device with your Mac (or Windows PC), the accompanying HeadSetup app has left your machine wide open to attack.
In what has been described as a ‘monumental security blunder,’ the app allows a bad actor to successfully impersonate any secure website on the Internet …
(Details at 9to5mac)
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View PDF files with alpha channel in Preview
I have run into problems viewing some PDF files in Preview that fails to show images, but no such problem when I open the same files in Adobe Acrobat. Preview didn't have this issue when I had OS 10.9 installed. Since the upgrade to OS 10.11 then 10.12 a few months ago, the problem appeared.
Some of the PDF files that I download or receive in email contain an alpha channel. I only learned about this when Preview failed to display the file content properly and I opened the file in GraphicConverter which showed the checkered transparent alpha channel layer. I don't know what is the need of the alpha channel, perhaps for printing?
Is it possible to flatten the alpha channel in Preview or Acrobat? One such PDF file is this. Click the "Download PDF" button at right.
Some of the PDF files that I download or receive in email contain an alpha channel. I only learned about this when Preview failed to display the file content properly and I opened the file in GraphicConverter which showed the checkered transparent alpha channel layer. I don't know what is the need of the alpha channel, perhaps for printing?
Is it possible to flatten the alpha channel in Preview or Acrobat? One such PDF file is this. Click the "Download PDF" button at right.
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mercredi 28 novembre 2018
Kid's iWatch
Cheap. 8-10 days a charge?? Tellers time weather app & heartrate app.iWatch
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lundi 26 novembre 2018
Anyone using HDR software?
Is anyone using HDR software?
I got interested in it to try to enhance pictures that have very light and very dark areas and where all the details in the black areas are not visible using a normal exposure setting on a camera.
The software I just tested - well tested is maybe a bit too strong a word - I just selected oner of my "problem" images , loaded into the software and then picked and saved one of the preset images that seemed the most natural.
I'm pretty happy with the results and will probably buy the software before the day is out since they offer a 25% discount today.
Just wondered if others are using HDR software and if so which one.
I was looking for one that can enhance existing jpgs.
Images enclosed, first one the way I received it from the photographer, second one with one of the easyHDR preset enhancement where one can see the wheels and trucks of the car
I got interested in it to try to enhance pictures that have very light and very dark areas and where all the details in the black areas are not visible using a normal exposure setting on a camera.
The software I just tested - well tested is maybe a bit too strong a word - I just selected oner of my "problem" images , loaded into the software and then picked and saved one of the preset images that seemed the most natural.
I'm pretty happy with the results and will probably buy the software before the day is out since they offer a 25% discount today.
Just wondered if others are using HDR software and if so which one.
I was looking for one that can enhance existing jpgs.
Images enclosed, first one the way I received it from the photographer, second one with one of the easyHDR preset enhancement where one can see the wheels and trucks of the car
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dimanche 25 novembre 2018
GM Shutting down all operations in Oshawa
General Motors set to end factory operations in Oshawa
General Motors are set to end their operations in Oshawa, affecting almost 3,000 union and salary positions.
According to General Motors, the plant has been in operation in Oshawa since 1953 and has built models for Pontiac, Chevrolet and Buick. Currently, the plant builds the Cadillac XTS, the Chevrolet Impala, the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra.
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“Unifor received notification today from General Motors that the company will make a major announcement tomorrow that will impact its global operations,” wrote the union in the statement. “While the union does not have complete details of the overall announcement we have been informed that, as of now, there is no product allocated to the Oshawa Assembly Plant past December 2019. Based on commitments made during 2016 contract negotiations, Unifor does not accept this announcement and is immediately calling on GM to live up to the spirit of that agreement. Unifor is scheduled to hold a discussion with General Motors tomorrow and will provide further comment following the meeting.”
This is not the first time the factory has faced closure. In 2015, GM moved the Camaro line to a plant in Michigan, which saw the elimination of 1,000 jobs at the Oshawa plant. In 2009 the government bailout for auto manufacturers established that 16 per cent of GM’s manufacturing in North America was to be kept in Canada.
That stipulation lapsed in 2016.
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To Upgrade or Not Upgrade - That is The Question
I'm currently running El Capitan, 27" iMac, mid 2010.
System works OK, older software works OK, but the whole machine is getting slower and slower. Cleaned cashes etc with Onyx, cleared most icons/aliases off desktop etc etc etc.
Speed increased a bit but still slowwww. ( 2.50 minutes to boot up, Safari slow to open sites etc etc.?)
My problem is, do I find & re-install El Capitan? Upgrade to Sierra, or go for High Sierra.
Many of the new "features" in Sierra & High Sierra are not of interest to me - Storing stuff in iCloud would just be a very slow P.I.T.A!
I have a clean partition available on my internal drive, currently have a bootable copy of Snow Leopard & El Capitan with separate back-ups, so if I screw up an install I think I can revert to where I am at the moment.
I would appreciate any sage advice and or (polite) suggestions from the membership here.
System works OK, older software works OK, but the whole machine is getting slower and slower. Cleaned cashes etc with Onyx, cleared most icons/aliases off desktop etc etc etc.
Speed increased a bit but still slowwww. ( 2.50 minutes to boot up, Safari slow to open sites etc etc.?)
My problem is, do I find & re-install El Capitan? Upgrade to Sierra, or go for High Sierra.
Many of the new "features" in Sierra & High Sierra are not of interest to me - Storing stuff in iCloud would just be a very slow P.I.T.A!
I have a clean partition available on my internal drive, currently have a bootable copy of Snow Leopard & El Capitan with separate back-ups, so if I screw up an install I think I can revert to where I am at the moment.
I would appreciate any sage advice and or (polite) suggestions from the membership here.
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vendredi 23 novembre 2018
New ssd in my macminimid 2011
Macmini 250g ssd samsung evo
New ram 2x4g ram apple.
Can i run Mojave ? Its mid 2011 macmini
Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk
New ram 2x4g ram apple.
Can i run Mojave ? Its mid 2011 macmini
Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk
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Let The Black Friday Deals Begin!
We're a little slow on the draw this morning, call it a turkey hangover, but we've got a stack of deals for you! We've been scouring the web for Black Friday Goodness, and here's what we've cooked up so far.
Black Friday Deals on LG 4K TVs :https://www.avsforum.com/lg-black-fr...-starts-today/
Get Deals on the LG SK9000 Series Ultra HD Smart TVs Here
Black Friday Deals on Samsung 4K TVs: https://www.avsforum.com/samsung-4k-...g-today-deals/
Get Deals on Samsung's NU8000 Series TVs Here
Save at Least 35% on SVS Subwoofers: https://www.avsforum.com/black-frida...sd-subwoofers/
Get The Subwoofer Deals Here
All the Best Black Friday Gaming Computer and Accessory Deals: https://www.avsforum.com/black-friday-deals-on-a-home-theater-gaming-pc-from-newegg/
Get Deals on MSI Gaming Laptops, Logitech Headsets and More
Last But Not Least, Our MEGA BLACK FRIDAY EVERYTHING DEALS LIST!
Black Friday Deals on LG 4K TVs :https://www.avsforum.com/lg-black-fr...-starts-today/
Get Deals on the LG SK9000 Series Ultra HD Smart TVs Here
Black Friday Deals on Samsung 4K TVs: https://www.avsforum.com/samsung-4k-...g-today-deals/
Get Deals on Samsung's NU8000 Series TVs Here
Save at Least 35% on SVS Subwoofers: https://www.avsforum.com/black-frida...sd-subwoofers/
Get The Subwoofer Deals Here
All the Best Black Friday Gaming Computer and Accessory Deals: https://www.avsforum.com/black-friday-deals-on-a-home-theater-gaming-pc-from-newegg/
Get Deals on MSI Gaming Laptops, Logitech Headsets and More
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jeudi 22 novembre 2018
What do you guys think, of an iMacbook?
I think a Mac w a I processor would be too much of a carbon footprint?? But it maybe affordable and could be a start of touch Mac series....
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mercredi 21 novembre 2018
Strange Problem with MS Power Point
I have a Power Point presentation that works differently on two Macs even though each Mac runs the same Mac OS and the same version of power point.
Let me explain -
On a Mac Mini 2012 running OS 10.11.6 and MS Office 2011, after I launch the PPT presentation and select view>slideshow, the slide opens full screen on the monitor the way it should.
If I do the same thing on a MacBook pro 2011 running OS 10.11.5 and MS Office 2011, after I launch the PPT presentation and select view>slideshow, the slide doesn't really change - the toolbar is still there and all that happens is that the desktop icons disappear.
I expected the slide to open full screen like on the Mini.
The presentation itself is on a USB flash drive so it is identical in both cases.
I just reinstalled Office 2011 on the MacBook pro, but the problem is the same.
To reinstall, I moved the existing Microsoft folder from the application folder to the trash - are there other MS files I should have trashed as well before installing MS Office again?
Or does anyone have an idea what might be going on?
Thanks.
Let me explain -
On a Mac Mini 2012 running OS 10.11.6 and MS Office 2011, after I launch the PPT presentation and select view>slideshow, the slide opens full screen on the monitor the way it should.
If I do the same thing on a MacBook pro 2011 running OS 10.11.5 and MS Office 2011, after I launch the PPT presentation and select view>slideshow, the slide doesn't really change - the toolbar is still there and all that happens is that the desktop icons disappear.
I expected the slide to open full screen like on the Mini.
The presentation itself is on a USB flash drive so it is identical in both cases.
I just reinstalled Office 2011 on the MacBook pro, but the problem is the same.
To reinstall, I moved the existing Microsoft folder from the application folder to the trash - are there other MS files I should have trashed as well before installing MS Office again?
Or does anyone have an idea what might be going on?
Thanks.
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lundi 19 novembre 2018
Can a 2017 MacBook Air 1.8 run El Capitan (10.11)
I realize the 2017 MacBook Air was shipped with OS 10.12, but since it seems to be only a small upgrade from the MBa 2016. I thought there is a chance the 2017 will run on OS 10.11 as well.
Anyone know for sure?
Thanks
Anyone know for sure?
Thanks
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dimanche 18 novembre 2018
MacOSDefender.app: do I need it?
Hi
This morning, on opening my mac (mac mini late 2014, running Mojave), I get a box stating "MacOSDefender.app want to control "Safari.app". Authorizing this control will give it access to documents and data in "Safari.app" and will permit it to execute actions from this app."
I can either refuse or accept this control. I clicked on the refuse icon but this message will pop up again and again.
What's this thing? I restarted my computer to no avail.
This morning, on opening my mac (mac mini late 2014, running Mojave), I get a box stating "MacOSDefender.app want to control "Safari.app". Authorizing this control will give it access to documents and data in "Safari.app" and will permit it to execute actions from this app."
I can either refuse or accept this control. I clicked on the refuse icon but this message will pop up again and again.
What's this thing? I restarted my computer to no avail.
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samedi 17 novembre 2018
vendredi 16 novembre 2018
Canada Post Lockout coming???
I'm thing the Airhead is planning on having Canada Post initiate a Lockout.
Basing this on CPP and OAS cheques arriving 2 weeks early and Canada Post rejecting shipping on my latest Amazon.ca order.
Anyways if the Airhead is trying to lose the next election, shutting down Canada Post right in the heart of the Christmas Rush should get the job done.
Basing this on CPP and OAS cheques arriving 2 weeks early and Canada Post rejecting shipping on my latest Amazon.ca order.
Anyways if the Airhead is trying to lose the next election, shutting down Canada Post right in the heart of the Christmas Rush should get the job done.
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New Web Page On Upgrading Your OS!
Hi folks! I have a new Web page that I think that many Mac users will find helpful.
The page is designed to answer several questions that come up all the time, including whether to upgrade to the latest version of the Mac OS when it first comes out, what does it matter if one doesn't upgrade, etc. and it gives tips on doing such an upgrade, including info on backing up and doing a clean install.
The page is free and totally non-commerical:
Upgrading To The Very Latest Macintosh Operating System
Upgrading To The Very Latest Macintosh Operating System
Please let me know what you think of the page!
This page, in case you don’t know, is one of several pages I have that attempt to help Macintosh users with questions and problems that come up often:
Macintosh Routine Maintenance
OS X Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Macintosh Slowdown Solutions
Macintosh OS X Slowdown Solutions
Macintosh Beachballs!
Macintosh OS X Beachballs!
Macintosh Word Processors
Macintosh Word Processors
The page is designed to answer several questions that come up all the time, including whether to upgrade to the latest version of the Mac OS when it first comes out, what does it matter if one doesn't upgrade, etc. and it gives tips on doing such an upgrade, including info on backing up and doing a clean install.
The page is free and totally non-commerical:
Upgrading To The Very Latest Macintosh Operating System
Upgrading To The Very Latest Macintosh Operating System
Please let me know what you think of the page!
This page, in case you don’t know, is one of several pages I have that attempt to help Macintosh users with questions and problems that come up often:
Macintosh Routine Maintenance
OS X Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Macintosh Slowdown Solutions
Macintosh OS X Slowdown Solutions
Macintosh Beachballs!
Macintosh OS X Beachballs!
Macintosh Word Processors
Macintosh Word Processors
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jeudi 15 novembre 2018
Internal Microphone Static
I'm always grateful for the help on here. Every time I check back in with an issue, someone comes to the rescue. So, thanks.
I've just noticed that my internal mic on the Mac Air isn't allowing me to record my voice. Just tried Audacity, haven't had to use the mic in quite some time. Deleted and downloaded Audacity again. Nothing changed. All I get is tremendous white noise sound, very disturbing, just a SHSHHHHHHHHHH sound. Awful. I also tried to use iMovie and Photo Booth to make sure it wasn't Audacity, same thing. Am I looking at a repair bill? Not ready for that. Just two stinking little pins on the side. Arrgh. Thoughts? Thanks.
~Michael.
I've just noticed that my internal mic on the Mac Air isn't allowing me to record my voice. Just tried Audacity, haven't had to use the mic in quite some time. Deleted and downloaded Audacity again. Nothing changed. All I get is tremendous white noise sound, very disturbing, just a SHSHHHHHHHHHH sound. Awful. I also tried to use iMovie and Photo Booth to make sure it wasn't Audacity, same thing. Am I looking at a repair bill? Not ready for that. Just two stinking little pins on the side. Arrgh. Thoughts? Thanks.
~Michael.
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Roy Clark RIP
Loved his talent and his humour too.
https://mailchi.mp/2911/roy-clark-dies-at-85
But after all the bluegrass and country stuff, he had a secret talent:
https://mailchi.mp/2911/roy-clark-dies-at-85
But after all the bluegrass and country stuff, he had a secret talent:
| + YouTube Video | |
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mardi 13 novembre 2018
How To Snag a Free Otterbox Alpha Glass Screen Protector
If you're in the market for a new phone case, Otterbox is currently offering a free Alpha Glass screen protector—a $39 value—with the purchase of any of their cases. Unlike other flimsy screen protectors out there, these are made of a solid glass-like material that is vastly more effective at preventing damage from impact when compared with the competition.
Find out more / Shop the deal here
Find out more / Shop the deal here
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lundi 12 novembre 2018
RIP Stan Lee
Stan Lee dies at 95, AP reports. He co-created Spider-Man and helped make Marvel a comics powerhouse.
"Stan Lee helped usher comics out of a dark age in the 1960s by co-creating morally complex heroes, including the self-doubting Spider-Man, the bickering Fantastic Four, the swaggering Iron Man and the raging Incredible Hulk. His name became synonymous with Marvel Comics."
"Stan Lee helped usher comics out of a dark age in the 1960s by co-creating morally complex heroes, including the self-doubting Spider-Man, the bickering Fantastic Four, the swaggering Iron Man and the raging Incredible Hulk. His name became synonymous with Marvel Comics."
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dimanche 11 novembre 2018
Wanted To Buy Looking for a Macintosh Quadra
I'm looking for a Macintosh Quadra to play with. Specs and model are not important, but I prefer something that works and doesn't require repair. Let me know what you have, if anything, and I'll let you know if I'm interested and what I'm willing to pay for it.
You can reply to this post, send me a private message, or send an email to: bse5150@cogeco.ca
You can reply to this post, send me a private message, or send an email to: bse5150@cogeco.ca
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vendredi 9 novembre 2018
Lest we forget
One hundred years ago this Sunday. Church bells shall ring out at 11AM on Sunday all over the world. Lest we forget.
A pre-Remembrance Day video. When I was a child, it was called Armistice Day. Then it became Veterans Day in the US. Sadly, although it is a long three day weekend, many in the US will be out shopping. :-(
On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a Shoppers Drug Mart store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the store's PA asking customers who would still be on the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bXG...JxZ8Tq-XZP064Y
A pre-Remembrance Day video. When I was a child, it was called Armistice Day. Then it became Veterans Day in the US. Sadly, although it is a long three day weekend, many in the US will be out shopping. :-(
On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a Shoppers Drug Mart store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the store's PA asking customers who would still be on the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bXG...JxZ8Tq-XZP064Y
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backup to new iPhone signing into iCloud loop
Anytime I try and do something with an Apple product lately it always leaves me scratching my head and fighting with something. They certainly are not simple anymore.
Anyways my mom has an iPhone 6+. I am handing down my 7+ to her. I did a backup of her phone, restored it to the 7+. That went smoothly, all the apps are loaded and updated, logged into iCloud, mail coming in, all seems well except for a stupid notice in preferences under setup phone. I run through the setup which asks me to setup my finger, I use mine for now just to get through it all. That goes fine then asks me to log into iCloud, which was done already but ok I do it again. Says this iCloud is already added then goes into spin mode "signing in to iCloud". Been going on at least 10 mins now. I have tried signing out of the accounts and doing this, same problem. Restarted the phone, same problem. Other then ignore this how do I get rid of it???
I am getting tired of "thinking different".
**update**
Fixed it, had to go sign out of everything and run that silly setup tool which only sets up the finger and the iCloud account, despite the iCloud account already being signed into. Is Apple just getting sloppy with their software? I dread changing passwords or doing anything like this these days.
Anyways my mom has an iPhone 6+. I am handing down my 7+ to her. I did a backup of her phone, restored it to the 7+. That went smoothly, all the apps are loaded and updated, logged into iCloud, mail coming in, all seems well except for a stupid notice in preferences under setup phone. I run through the setup which asks me to setup my finger, I use mine for now just to get through it all. That goes fine then asks me to log into iCloud, which was done already but ok I do it again. Says this iCloud is already added then goes into spin mode "signing in to iCloud". Been going on at least 10 mins now. I have tried signing out of the accounts and doing this, same problem. Restarted the phone, same problem. Other then ignore this how do I get rid of it???
I am getting tired of "thinking different".
**update**
Fixed it, had to go sign out of everything and run that silly setup tool which only sets up the finger and the iCloud account, despite the iCloud account already being signed into. Is Apple just getting sloppy with their software? I dread changing passwords or doing anything like this these days.
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mardi 6 novembre 2018
Desktop Files Missing In Finder
I keep most of my working files on my desktop, (large files as alias) and access them to attach to posts in ehMac often via screenshots, etc. Suddenly though, my files do not show up in finder and try as I might, I cannot think what I might have done to cause this. Anyone have any idea how I can recover this feature?
Here is a screen shot of the open Finder window and the files on the desktop that should show up there but do not. Instead it shows the Downloads folder which is empty even though the Desktop is selected in the list at left, but will not appear.
Here is a screen shot of the open Finder window and the files on the desktop that should show up there but do not. Instead it shows the Downloads folder which is empty even though the Desktop is selected in the list at left, but will not appear.
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recover data from flash drive
I have a scandisk that isn't mounting. I believe the data is recoverable. Can anyone recommend software or a company for data recovery? Perhaps something under $50?
Thanks for your feedback.
Thanks for your feedback.
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lundi 5 novembre 2018
How can one install a new font on preview "text annotate"?
Hi,
I want to install a new font to be used to annotate images in preview.
The font installed fine in Fontbook, shows up properly and is selectable, but that new font I installed in Fontbook does not appear in the font drop down menu in the preview text annotate option.
Is there anther install I need to do? or how can I use that font to annotate?
Googled for this but the only thing I found is how to add new fonts to the Mac which I have already done.
OS is ElCapitan
I want to install a new font to be used to annotate images in preview.
The font installed fine in Fontbook, shows up properly and is selectable, but that new font I installed in Fontbook does not appear in the font drop down menu in the preview text annotate option.
Is there anther install I need to do? or how can I use that font to annotate?
Googled for this but the only thing I found is how to add new fonts to the Mac which I have already done.
OS is ElCapitan
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dimanche 4 novembre 2018
Swapping SuperDrive; will it work?
Will the SuperDrive from a mid-2010 20.5" iMac work in an early-2011 13" MacBook Pro?
TIA
TIA
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vendredi 2 novembre 2018
transfer songs from iPhone to flash drive
Hi, I keep my music library on a flash drive as there isn't enough room on my MacBook Air. Now the flash drive won't mount and I can't play music from my MacBook. However the songs are all on my iphone. Has anyone tried transferring songs from an iPhone to a flash drive? I know that there are a bunch of third party programs out there to help do this. They all have various costs. I'm just not sure which work the best. Most of these songs are mp3s from cds.
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jeudi 1 novembre 2018
Save on Sony and Bose Audio This November
We've spotted a solid sale via the folks at World Wide Stereo. Save anywhere from 10 to over 35% on select headphones, speakers, receivers, projectors, and other equipment, all offered with free shipping.
Read more here:
https://www.wiseguide.com/tech/save-...cs-this-month/
Or jump straight into the sale here:
Save On Bose and Sony Audio/Electronics This November Via World Wide Stereo
Read more here:
https://www.wiseguide.com/tech/save-...cs-this-month/
Or jump straight into the sale here:
Save On Bose and Sony Audio/Electronics This November Via World Wide Stereo
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mercredi 31 octobre 2018
change iPhone camera resolution
Been noticing that all my images coming out of my iPhone Xs are at 72 DPI. How might I increase the resolution to 150 or 300 DPI? Is that not possible? The default is not going to print well. All I see in the Camera Settings is the fps video settings.
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mardi 30 octobre 2018
Keyboard replacement for late 2011 13-inch MacBook pro
A late 2011 13-inch MacBook pro has suddenly developed a keyboard problem.
Keys 7, u, j and m no longer work.
When I use keyboard viewer, those keys work fine so I assume it's the keys on the keyboard itself that no longer work.
I'm going to take a look at the keyboard ribbon cable to see if that maybe the problem, but if not, I was looking for a replacement keyboard for that Mac.
Ebat brought up nothing which I found a bit surprising, but amazon.ca shows a few including this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/Padarsey-Repla...lacement+A1278
Question to the group - has anyone used one of these Padarsey replacement keyboards?
If so - what is the verdict?
I never heard of the company before.
There is also a replacement keyboard by Sunmall
https://www.amazon.ca/SUNMALL-Backli...=SUNMALL+A1278
Same question as above
Keys 7, u, j and m no longer work.
When I use keyboard viewer, those keys work fine so I assume it's the keys on the keyboard itself that no longer work.
I'm going to take a look at the keyboard ribbon cable to see if that maybe the problem, but if not, I was looking for a replacement keyboard for that Mac.
Ebat brought up nothing which I found a bit surprising, but amazon.ca shows a few including this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/Padarsey-Repla...lacement+A1278
Question to the group - has anyone used one of these Padarsey replacement keyboards?
If so - what is the verdict?
I never heard of the company before.
There is also a replacement keyboard by Sunmall
https://www.amazon.ca/SUNMALL-Backli...=SUNMALL+A1278
Same question as above
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lundi 29 octobre 2018
Bringing Smart Tech to Your Coffee Mug
That's right, there's basically a "smart" everything right now, right down to your coffee mug. App controlled, programmable, and just plain clever, here are some of our favorites of the year.
3 Best Smart Coffee Mugs of 2018
3 Best Smart Coffee Mugs of 2018
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dimanche 28 octobre 2018
From MacRumors: "What to Expect at Apple's October 30th Event:New iPad Pros,MacMini-"
These are all just rumours of course, but it looks like we're due to see new iPads, MacBook Pros, perhaps a new entry level notebook, and more information about the Mac Pro.
As well, fingers crossed for a release date for the wireless charging station AirPower, a new AirPods case, etc.
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/26...0-apple-event/
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/26...0-apple-event/
As well, fingers crossed for a release date for the wireless charging station AirPower, a new AirPods case, etc.
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/26...0-apple-event/
Quote:
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Originally Posted by MacRumors
What to Expect at Apple's October 30th Event: New iPad Pros, Mac Mini, Low-Cost Retina Notebook and More
"While Apple introduced iPhones back in September, there are still a number of products that the company is planning to refresh before the end of the year, necessitating a second fall 2018 event, set to be held on Tuesday, October 30 in New York City. Apple's October event will focus on the iPad and the Mac, and below, we've rounded up everything we expect to see along with a few other products that might possibly make an appearance at the keynote. Recent CAD drawings sourced from a case maker along with additional leaks have given us some insight into the dimensions of the new iPad Pro models. The smaller iPad Pro is expected to be 7 inches wide (178.52mm) and 9.7 inches tall (247.64mm), while the larger model will be 8.5 inches wide (215mm) and 11 inches tall (280.66mm). The smaller of the two iPad Pro models may be as thin as 5.86mm, and it's not clear how thick the larger iPad Pro model will be. It could be as thin, or somewhat thicker like the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Bezels for both iPad Pro models could measure in at around 6mm at the top, bottom, and sides. Based on multiple leaks, Apple is apparently relocating the magnetic Smart Connector on the new iPad Pro models from the side to the bottom near the Lightning port, which could perhaps require a new vertically oriented Smart Keyboard. It's not clear why Apple is making this change, and it's not known if Apple is indeed releasing a new Smart Keyboard that connects differently. Originally, it was thought that Apple was relocating the connector because Face ID would be limited to portrait orientation since that's the way it works on the iPhone, but code in iOS 12.1 suggests that after being set up vertically, Face ID will work on the iPad in both portrait and landscape modes. Design wise, the new iPad Pro models are said to feature a "diamond cut" at both the front and the back, which suggests the tablets could have a design similar to the iPhone SE with beveled edges. Antenna lines on the device may also be located at the top and bottom, similar to the iPhone 7, rather than in a block at the top. ......" |
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Apple Bits And Bytes
Instead of starting a new thread for every Apple annoucement or update, I thought this thread might help keep users abreast of tech news from Apple without clogging the forum with multiple subjects. Kind of like the Miscellaneous Links thread in Everything Else.
Here is a start:
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...usb-c-mac-mini
Here is a start:
Quote:
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Apple reportedly announcing iPad Pro with USB-C, MacBook Air successor, and new Mac Mini next week Apple plans to announce updated iPad Pros with USB-C ports, a 13-inch laptop meant to replace the MacBook Air, and long-awaited updates to the Mac Mini during its event Tuesday morning, according to Bloomberg. Just about all of this has been rumored before, but Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is usually the definitive name when it comes to nailing exactly what we’ll see on event day, and with a few days to go, we now have those answers. |
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mercredi 24 octobre 2018
Nuance Discontinues Dragon For Mac
Nuance has discontinued the only professional quality speech-to-text product for the Macintosh (Dragon):
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/24...es-dragon-mac/
I guess that one could have predicted this when Apple started to include a limited version in the Mac OS. Sadly, Nuance (a horrible company) bought up and discontinued all of their speech-to-text competitors.
Many professionals rely on dictation for their work. If you folks think that this is going to impact your use of the Macintosh, I urge you to write to Apple and implore them to use their influence to have this product made available again. Apple has previously paid third party software developers to remain on the Mac platform when they thought that the product was essential for keeping a lot of users in the Mac camp.
https://www.apple.com/feedback/macos.html
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/24...es-dragon-mac/
I guess that one could have predicted this when Apple started to include a limited version in the Mac OS. Sadly, Nuance (a horrible company) bought up and discontinued all of their speech-to-text competitors.
Many professionals rely on dictation for their work. If you folks think that this is going to impact your use of the Macintosh, I urge you to write to Apple and implore them to use their influence to have this product made available again. Apple has previously paid third party software developers to remain on the Mac platform when they thought that the product was essential for keeping a lot of users in the Mac camp.
https://www.apple.com/feedback/macos.html
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Arranging Home Screen
Got all my apps installed on my new iPhone Xs. As most know, unless you have an older version of iTunes (which isn't compatible in Mojave), arranging the Home Screen is no longer an option. Arranging apps on the iPhone is a pain. I have iMazing which doesn't offer anything in that area. I downloaded Apple Configurator 2 but it seems like it's designed for managing multiple devices in a different environment than single user. From what I can see so far, to prepare the device, you need to give it Supervised status, which, from what I can see, means the device will need to be erased in the process. I don't want to Brik my iPhone before heading out on a trip in 2 days. Is there another app that will allow the user to arrange the Home Screen?
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mardi 23 octobre 2018
iCloud seriously down
I've been getting odd "challenge" messages anytime I tried to login to iCloud on my laptop or iMac, started a few days ago. Today I decided to call Apple support and try to get to the bottom of things (I've also been unable to send email from my @mac.com address for a few months now - that's another story).
So after 40 minutes on tech support, which included escalating to a senior tech (very helpful and knowledgeable), we discover that iCloud is down in a massive way... at least 4.5 hours now.... :(
Apple acknowledges iCloud issues across several of its services
So after 40 minutes on tech support, which included escalating to a senior tech (very helpful and knowledgeable), we discover that iCloud is down in a massive way... at least 4.5 hours now.... :(
Apple acknowledges iCloud issues across several of its services
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Bouncing Apple Mail Messages on El Capitan
Apple eliminated the mail bounce option back in Lion (or there-abouts)
The argument when asked why basically claimed that the bounce feature actually didn't do anything since the email the spam came from didn't really exist or was someone elses email address.
People went as far as to suggest the bounce feature just created more traffic on the net.
Problem was that for me - and others as well if you search the net - the bounce option actually did work.
Took a while, over a year, but eventually the spam I received went down to a trickle - like one or two a month.
Over the last year or so I have found that the spam arriving in my mailbox has increased to maybe a dozen a day. The mails are mostly reasonably legit with a legitimate return address.
I assume they harvested my email address from one of the many places that require an email address to order something.
I have a throw-away email address I use in situations where I never ever want to hear from a company or website again, but since I very seldom look at that, I provide my regular email address to companies and websites where I think they may need it to contact me.
So - to make a long story short, I came across this tonight after I got fed up deleting spam emails in my inbox.
Just wondered if anyone has tried this or something similar to bring the bounce option back
https://oregontechsupport.com/articl...ail-bounce.php
The argument when asked why basically claimed that the bounce feature actually didn't do anything since the email the spam came from didn't really exist or was someone elses email address.
People went as far as to suggest the bounce feature just created more traffic on the net.
Problem was that for me - and others as well if you search the net - the bounce option actually did work.
Took a while, over a year, but eventually the spam I received went down to a trickle - like one or two a month.
Over the last year or so I have found that the spam arriving in my mailbox has increased to maybe a dozen a day. The mails are mostly reasonably legit with a legitimate return address.
I assume they harvested my email address from one of the many places that require an email address to order something.
I have a throw-away email address I use in situations where I never ever want to hear from a company or website again, but since I very seldom look at that, I provide my regular email address to companies and websites where I think they may need it to contact me.
So - to make a long story short, I came across this tonight after I got fed up deleting spam emails in my inbox.
Just wondered if anyone has tried this or something similar to bring the bounce option back
https://oregontechsupport.com/articl...ail-bounce.php
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Application to read Mac hard drive on PC
Looking for options to read a Mac-formatted hard drive that was removed from a MacBook pro.
Hard drive is now in a USB 2.0 case.
Tried HFSExplorer, it shows some file names but one cannot open any files on the PC.
What other options are there?
Thanks
Hard drive is now in a USB 2.0 case.
Tried HFSExplorer, it shows some file names but one cannot open any files on the PC.
What other options are there?
Thanks
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dimanche 21 octobre 2018
Is my ISP Blacklisting emails from your server?
As the subject says:
Is my ISP Blacklisting emails from your server?
All my recent emails from you are getting a subject tag added, i.e.:
[Shaw Suspected Junk Email]Reply to thread 'subject name…
They show the same using webmail or Mail.app
It is a POP account.
I have contacted my ISP tech support, shaw.ca and sent samples as well to their SPAM and abuse addresses and have had no reply nor any real help fixing the problem.
This just started happening about a week ago.
Their old on-line support forum suggestions to flag such emails as "not SPAM" using their webmail do not even exist.
Your email sender address is showing as: ehmac.ca@vsobr.com
My email address is patm-r(and just the usual@sign)shaw.ca
My thought here is it would be easier for you to check in case your email server address may be blacklisted by their servers.
Thanks for any help of info I could relay to my ISP support techs!!!
- Patrick
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Is my ISP Blacklisting emails from your server?
All my recent emails from you are getting a subject tag added, i.e.:
[Shaw Suspected Junk Email]Reply to thread 'subject name…
They show the same using webmail or Mail.app
It is a POP account.
I have contacted my ISP tech support, shaw.ca and sent samples as well to their SPAM and abuse addresses and have had no reply nor any real help fixing the problem.
This just started happening about a week ago.
Their old on-line support forum suggestions to flag such emails as "not SPAM" using their webmail do not even exist.
Your email sender address is showing as: ehmac.ca@vsobr.com
My email address is patm-r(and just the usual@sign)shaw.ca
My thought here is it would be easier for you to check in case your email server address may be blacklisted by their servers.
Thanks for any help of info I could relay to my ISP support techs!!!
- Patrick
======
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Is my ISP Blacklisting emails from your server?
As the subject says:
Is my ISP Blacklisting emails from your server?
Is my ISP Blacklisting emails from your server?
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samedi 20 octobre 2018
Intro + Sell a Mac
Hi, my name is Ken from Barrie, Ontario. I see that I have to wait 30 days before listing an iMac I want to sell. I want it to go to a good home so I'll accept any reasonable offer. I was going to list it on Kijiji but, I know that someone in these forums might appreciate it more. I'll even throw in a 16gig Blackberry Playbook for the right buyer. In the meantime, I'll check the forums to see what Eh. Mac is about. Thanks, Ken.
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vendredi 19 octobre 2018
Early 2008 15-inch MacBook Pro problems
Hi,
I have an early 2008 15-inch MacBook Pro that I dug out of my closet and replaced the screen.
The screen on the original one was damaged physically by a candle sitting behind the laptop - it wan't noticed until it ruined the screen.
So...
That MNp was running 10.6.8 when the screen was damaged.
Replaced the screen and everything seemed fine
Put it away for a few months, just dug it out again and...
1. When I booted up on the internal original 200 GB hard drive, I get to the Apple logo, the spinning wheel for a while and then the spinning wheel stops and it just sits there
2. Tried booting in recovery mode - same thing
3. Tried booting in safe mode - same thing
4. Got a FW back-up drive which had 4 back ups on it - all show up when I start with the option key
5. Tried booting with one of the back ups and end up with a weird flashing screen, mostly black and white
6. Tried booting up with a different back up on the FW external and the MBp boots all the way.
The back up the MBp booted with was 10.11.5. Seem to run OK with it.
Ran Disk Utility on the internal HD and the four back ups on the external FW drive - they all checked OK.
However the MBp seems to run quite hot - CPU temp went up to 91 degrees and then settled at 86 degrees.
Both fans are running at about 2000 rpm
7. Shut down the MBp and tried booting it up on the internal HD. Booted up fine this time, so maybe disk utility fixed something.
But when on 10.6.8 I get the occasional flicker on the screen.
Went to the dashboard to check the CPU temperature - sitting at 86 degrees.
Then could not go from dashboard back to desktop by hitting the escape key - looks like the keyboard was locked up. Mouse cursor still worked fine, but clicking with the mouse did not. Had to shut down via the power button.
Then MBp won't start until it cools off a bit.
Two questions....
1. Is 91 or 86 degree CPU temperature OK for that model? The bottom of the case gets hotter than I would like. The MBp is sitting on a glass and wood table
2. I thought there was an Apple hardware test on could run, but where do I find that?
I have an early 2008 15-inch MacBook Pro that I dug out of my closet and replaced the screen.
The screen on the original one was damaged physically by a candle sitting behind the laptop - it wan't noticed until it ruined the screen.
So...
That MNp was running 10.6.8 when the screen was damaged.
Replaced the screen and everything seemed fine
Put it away for a few months, just dug it out again and...
1. When I booted up on the internal original 200 GB hard drive, I get to the Apple logo, the spinning wheel for a while and then the spinning wheel stops and it just sits there
2. Tried booting in recovery mode - same thing
3. Tried booting in safe mode - same thing
4. Got a FW back-up drive which had 4 back ups on it - all show up when I start with the option key
5. Tried booting with one of the back ups and end up with a weird flashing screen, mostly black and white
6. Tried booting up with a different back up on the FW external and the MBp boots all the way.
The back up the MBp booted with was 10.11.5. Seem to run OK with it.
Ran Disk Utility on the internal HD and the four back ups on the external FW drive - they all checked OK.
However the MBp seems to run quite hot - CPU temp went up to 91 degrees and then settled at 86 degrees.
Both fans are running at about 2000 rpm
7. Shut down the MBp and tried booting it up on the internal HD. Booted up fine this time, so maybe disk utility fixed something.
But when on 10.6.8 I get the occasional flicker on the screen.
Went to the dashboard to check the CPU temperature - sitting at 86 degrees.
Then could not go from dashboard back to desktop by hitting the escape key - looks like the keyboard was locked up. Mouse cursor still worked fine, but clicking with the mouse did not. Had to shut down via the power button.
Then MBp won't start until it cools off a bit.
Two questions....
1. Is 91 or 86 degree CPU temperature OK for that model? The bottom of the case gets hotter than I would like. The MBp is sitting on a glass and wood table
2. I thought there was an Apple hardware test on could run, but where do I find that?
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Proportional Representation in BC
The question of implementing proportional representation is going to be asked in a referendum. https://elections.bc.ca/referendum/ I've been looking at the alternatives to our existing system and have concluded I like the "mixed member proportional" alternative best. MMP will allow me to select the best candidate and the best party, something I've wrestled with a lot especially in provincial politics.
The provincial government will hold a second referendum after two election cycles to ask if the residents should keep PR or return to first past the pole.
I have no idea if PR will make it in this time or not but when I look at the divisiveness of the political environment now, it seems a government that represents less than the majority of the votes is not fair nor much good.
It will be interesting.
The provincial government will hold a second referendum after two election cycles to ask if the residents should keep PR or return to first past the pole.
I have no idea if PR will make it in this time or not but when I look at the divisiveness of the political environment now, it seems a government that represents less than the majority of the votes is not fair nor much good.
It will be interesting.
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Apple to unveil iPad, MacBook laptop overhauls on Oct. 30
https://montrealgazette.com/technolo...a-06ba9484554b
Apple Inc. said it will hold a product announcement Oct. 30 in Brooklyn, New York, likely to unveil new iPads and Mac computers.
The invitation to media reads, “There’s more in the making,” without specifying what would be introduced. The Cupertino, California-based technology giant is planning the biggest revamp to the iPad Pro since it first went on sale in 2015, as well as a lower-cost MacBook laptop and a new Mac mini desktop, Bloomberg News reported earlier this year.
On its website, Apple said the event will be live streamed. This will mark the first Apple product introduction to take place in New York since the company unveiled its digital textbooks service in 2012. It is, however, the second Apple product launch outside of California this year. In March, the company announced new education software and an update to the entry-level iPad at a Chicago-area high school.
The October launch, the month in which Apple has previously debuted new Macs and iPads, will take place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House.
The new iPads will inherit features from the latest iPhones, bringing Face ID and a nearly all-screen look to the company’s tablets for the first time, people familiar with the product told Bloomberg earlier this year.
Apple is planning new iPad Pros in two screen sizes — 11 inches and 12.9 inches — that will both use facial recognition for unlocking, rather than a Home button with a fingerprint sensor. The new models are also expected to include faster processors and an Apple-designed graphics chip for the first time, but will lack the more vibrant OLED screens used in the iPhone X and iPhone XS.
When Apple launched the iPad in 2010, it quickly became one of the company’s most important products. However, iPad sales have slowed in recent years in favour of laptops and other larger screen devices. Apple has propped up demand with cheaper models and the more-capable iPad Pro, which works with a keyboard.
Beyond tablets, the company is planning an entry-level Mac with a high-resolution screen to succeed the once-popular MacBook Air. The new Mac mini desktop will focus on professional users.
The launch event continues a busy fall season for Apple, which last month released the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and a new Apple Watch. The iPhone XR, a lower-cost iPhone with a nearly all-screen front, goes on sale Oct. 26.
Apple Inc. said it will hold a product announcement Oct. 30 in Brooklyn, New York, likely to unveil new iPads and Mac computers.
The invitation to media reads, “There’s more in the making,” without specifying what would be introduced. The Cupertino, California-based technology giant is planning the biggest revamp to the iPad Pro since it first went on sale in 2015, as well as a lower-cost MacBook laptop and a new Mac mini desktop, Bloomberg News reported earlier this year.
On its website, Apple said the event will be live streamed. This will mark the first Apple product introduction to take place in New York since the company unveiled its digital textbooks service in 2012. It is, however, the second Apple product launch outside of California this year. In March, the company announced new education software and an update to the entry-level iPad at a Chicago-area high school.
The October launch, the month in which Apple has previously debuted new Macs and iPads, will take place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House.
The new iPads will inherit features from the latest iPhones, bringing Face ID and a nearly all-screen look to the company’s tablets for the first time, people familiar with the product told Bloomberg earlier this year.
Apple is planning new iPad Pros in two screen sizes — 11 inches and 12.9 inches — that will both use facial recognition for unlocking, rather than a Home button with a fingerprint sensor. The new models are also expected to include faster processors and an Apple-designed graphics chip for the first time, but will lack the more vibrant OLED screens used in the iPhone X and iPhone XS.
When Apple launched the iPad in 2010, it quickly became one of the company’s most important products. However, iPad sales have slowed in recent years in favour of laptops and other larger screen devices. Apple has propped up demand with cheaper models and the more-capable iPad Pro, which works with a keyboard.
Beyond tablets, the company is planning an entry-level Mac with a high-resolution screen to succeed the once-popular MacBook Air. The new Mac mini desktop will focus on professional users.
The launch event continues a busy fall season for Apple, which last month released the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and a new Apple Watch. The iPhone XR, a lower-cost iPhone with a nearly all-screen front, goes on sale Oct. 26.
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jeudi 18 octobre 2018
me, Dave
I’m an enthuastic lover of Mac & Canada... I have been using Macs for over 25 years...
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mercredi 17 octobre 2018
MBP Trackpad clicks not registering
Just started this morning out of the blue. Cursor was trying to select all Desktop items. Clicks wouldn't register. Cursor moves fine. Rebooted. Worked fine for a short time and then back to no clicks. Booted into other account, couldn't get any click to register. No spillage of any kind. What are some of the first things to start looking at when clicks on trackpad stop registering?
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mardi 16 octobre 2018
Which new Macs have soldered RAM / SSD's?
Is there a listing somewhere that shows in a table overview or something along those lines, at which point (Mac model and year), the various Macs started to get
a. soldered in RAM so it's not expandable, and
b. soldered in SSD's, and
c. soldered in anything else that used to be replacable and/or upgradable.
I was looking to get a really light Mac for travelling for my wife.
She finds the 2013 MacBook pro too heavy to carry everywhere, we bought a 11-inch MacBook Air for the lower weight but the screen was too small, so that didn't work.
A couple of days ago I was looking at the new MacBook with a 12-inch screen and a very light weight - didn't like the single port, but now I find out that the SSD is actually soldered right on the board.
Without checking every Mac individually, I wonder if anyone has come across a site where they might have covered this aspect of the MacBooks.
a. soldered in RAM so it's not expandable, and
b. soldered in SSD's, and
c. soldered in anything else that used to be replacable and/or upgradable.
I was looking to get a really light Mac for travelling for my wife.
She finds the 2013 MacBook pro too heavy to carry everywhere, we bought a 11-inch MacBook Air for the lower weight but the screen was too small, so that didn't work.
A couple of days ago I was looking at the new MacBook with a 12-inch screen and a very light weight - didn't like the single port, but now I find out that the SSD is actually soldered right on the board.
Without checking every Mac individually, I wonder if anyone has come across a site where they might have covered this aspect of the MacBooks.
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Strange Mail Draft behaviour
I find this quite strange and can't figure why, after sending some emails, it will end up in my Drafts folder as if it was never sent. And I know it was after checking in the Sent folder and seeing it there.
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Got an Epson printer? Read this.
Printer Makers Are Crippling Cheap Ink Cartridges Via Bogus 'Security Updates'
Printer maker Epson is under fire this month from activist groups after a software update prevented customers from using cheaper, third party ink cartridges. It’s just the latest salvo in a decades-long effort by printer manufacturers to block consumer choice, often by disguising printer downgrades as essential product improvements.
For several decades now printer manufacturers have lured consumers into an arguably-terrible deal: shell out a modest sum for a mediocre printer, then pay an arm and a leg for replacement printer cartridges that cost relatively-little to actually produce.
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation .... says it recently learned that in late 2016 or early 2017, Epson issued a “poison pill” software update that effectively downgraded user printers to block third party cartridges, but disguised the software update as a meaningful improvement.
(VICE)
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lundi 15 octobre 2018
El cap Combo update
So my newer MacPro 4,1 came with a fresh version of 10.11.0 installed. Attempted to update via app store, and failed!
Attempted to down load updater via Safari. Update button was inactive.
Currently downloading via FireFox. Looks like about 40 minutes total. Man have these things gotten bloated!
That's right the 10.11.6 download button on the Apple Website works in FireFox but not Safari. WTH is wrong with Apple these days
Attempted to down load updater via Safari. Update button was inactive.
Currently downloading via FireFox. Looks like about 40 minutes total. Man have these things gotten bloated!
That's right the 10.11.6 download button on the Apple Website works in FireFox but not Safari. WTH is wrong with Apple these days
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dimanche 14 octobre 2018
Alexa, Google, or Siri?
When I was younger the question of the day was “which would you take, Tina or Maryann”. Today it seems to be Alexa, Google or Siri.
I’m looking for a home assistant for information and music not to run my household, so which would you choose?
I’m looking for a home assistant for information and music not to run my household, so which would you choose?
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samedi 13 octobre 2018
The staggering mediocrity of the new $375.5M Royal Alberta Museum
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vendredi 12 octobre 2018
Can we assign text to a ctrl key function? (ie an email address)
hi,
I was trying to see if I could create a keyboard short cut that would insert text that I assign to it. In particular my email address and another I frequently have to type.
thanks!
I was trying to see if I could create a keyboard short cut that would insert text that I assign to it. In particular my email address and another I frequently have to type.
thanks!
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jeudi 11 octobre 2018
Adding Flash to Chrome
I'm accessing a page that only works with Chrome and I'm told I need Flash. I downloaded a copy of Flash but it still won't work. Does Flash have to be part of or installed in Chrome?
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mercredi 10 octobre 2018
MacPro + SSD Drive?
So I have replaced the venerable MacPro 1,1 with an almost as ancient MacPro 4,1. Runs Snow Leopard beautifully off the HD from the 1,1. Any speed increase is at best marginal in Snow Leopard, although this one does have elCap installed on the HD that came with it.
Wondering if there is any benefit to installing El Cap on an SSD. Lots of RAM so zero page outs. About the only beachball I ever see is courtesy of ehMac, I think it dislikes the older version of FireFox I have to run under Snow Leopard. That is not an issue when booted in el Cap.
Don't really do anything that is super disk intensive such as video editing or gaming.
Wondering if there is any benefit to installing El Cap on an SSD. Lots of RAM so zero page outs. About the only beachball I ever see is courtesy of ehMac, I think it dislikes the older version of FireFox I have to run under Snow Leopard. That is not an issue when booted in el Cap.
Don't really do anything that is super disk intensive such as video editing or gaming.
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mardi 9 octobre 2018
Mojave Video Issue
Ever since I installed Mojave, I get wierd video errors as well as I cannot access the BBC site ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-45793913 ) in a normal manner. See examples below. Any thoughts?
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lundi 8 octobre 2018
For Sale Iphone 6 64GB Unlocked Mint
I have 2 x Iphone 6 64GB Unlocked for sale. Both came from Rogers, but were unlocked by Rogers (confirmed).
Black/Space Grey
White/Silver
Both can have the batteries replaced by Apple for the $29. But they both say 91% under Battery Health (Beta)
Selling for family (original owners)
Kept in cases since day 1.
$200 each + shipping
Black/Space Grey
White/Silver
Both can have the batteries replaced by Apple for the $29. But they both say 91% under Battery Health (Beta)
Selling for family (original owners)
Kept in cases since day 1.
$200 each + shipping
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samedi 6 octobre 2018
No audio
Hello
I have no sound of any kind coming from my MBP 10.10.5 (2014 I think).
The speaker volume keys don’t have an effect. In preferences/audio there are no output devices listed.
This happened after I did a CCC backup. I don’t know whether that has anything to do with it.
As a way to free up hard drive on the MBP I backup all music files -iTunes, GarageBand- to an external HDD.
The volume icon in the tool bar is greyed.
Thanks
David
I have no sound of any kind coming from my MBP 10.10.5 (2014 I think).
The speaker volume keys don’t have an effect. In preferences/audio there are no output devices listed.
This happened after I did a CCC backup. I don’t know whether that has anything to do with it.
As a way to free up hard drive on the MBP I backup all music files -iTunes, GarageBand- to an external HDD.
The volume icon in the tool bar is greyed.
Thanks
David
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jeudi 4 octobre 2018
It looks like user and/or non-Apple repairs are now kaput on new MBPros
Apple's New Proprietary Software Locks Kill Independent Repair on New MacBook Pros.
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/a...pendent-repair
Another Apple restricted era I guess...
- Patrick
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Apple's New Proprietary Software Locks Kill Independent Repair on New MacBook Pros Failure to run Apple's proprietary diagnostic software after a repair "will result in an inoperative system and an incomplete repair." |
Another Apple restricted era I guess...
- Patrick
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