Re: [MacGroup] MacGroup: What about MacUpdate Desktop?

correct. not trustworthy On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 4:27 PM Jane Plunkett wrote: > MacUpdate Desktop > > This suddenly appeared on my desktop, and I can't get rid of it. > > Is this trustworthy? > > If not, what can I do to get rid of it. It keeps coming back like a bad > penny. > > Also, from

Re: [MacGroup] MacGroup: What about MacUpdate Desktop?

MacUpdate Desktop This suddenly appeared on my desktop, and I can't get rid of it. Is this trustworthy? If not, what can I do to get rid of it. It keeps coming back like a bad penny. Also, from what I'm reading, Mackeeper is not trustworthy. Is that correct? TIA, Jane

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Let is know when it’s on amazon or Netflix! Tom Sent from my iPad > On Nov 19, 2018, at 8:43 AM, John Robinson wrote: > > Oh Jonathan, you’ll be the first to adapt! > > John > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 19, 2018, at 1:06 PM, Jonathan Fletcher >> wrote: >> >> You just spelled out

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Oh Jonathan, you’ll be the first to adapt! John Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 19, 2018, at 1:06 PM, Jonathan Fletcher wrote: > > You just spelled out the plot for a horror movie coming soon: "Killmower In > 3D" > > > >> On Nov 19, 2018, at 12:28 PM, John Robinson >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

You just spelled out the plot for a horror movie coming soon: "Killmower In 3D" > On Nov 19, 2018, at 12:28 PM, John Robinson > wrote: > > Excellent, and yes, we will adjust…I can’t wait for self driving mowers that > are larger than a shoebox, that will

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

On Nov 19, 2018, at 11:19 AM, John Robinson mailto:profilecoven...@icloud.com>> wrote: > The large disrupter is going to be where in the world will these folks work > in 20 years? Society has to solve this huge issue….if I was still living > where would I be working!! There will be

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

I agree completely Lee, my daughter-in-law works for a large over the road trucking company. She works tirelessly to hire drivers, can’t get them. Last year the industry was short 18,000 drivers. This problem can be solved. Our world is going to change, my wife is furious with me for

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

On Nov 18, 2018, at 7:15 PM, John Robinson mailto:profilecoven...@me.com>> wrote: > This is a topic I threw out a few weeks ago, now a more definitive line in > the sand seems plausible.. I have a several thoughts: • If I were a young long-haul trucker, I’d be thinking about my next career.

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Pretty much forget about the possibility of the “hack”. When AI is in control, the “hack” won’t even be a consideration, since AI would be in charge by design, or otherwise.Don’t want none of that progression to greater progress. Give me back my ’64 Ford Fairlane! -russ preston > On

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

My wife drives a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, remember these vehicles WERE hacked, there was total loss of control, and this was on a vehicle with NO self driving technology, just an ordinary vehicle, so in reality what we drive now is just as vulnerable. About anything with a computer chip is

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

I’m with Harry. Not interested. Hasn’t anyone seen "Fate of the Furious?" I was at cybersecurity conference a few months ago where the Cybersecurity Advisor for our region from the Department of Homeland Security was talking about the plethora of threats to a variety of technologies. He hadn’t

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Exactly Ed, there are so many possibilities we can’t ponder them all…will we need Postal drivers? By then will we even have mail, the Post Office has ask for an additional 5 cent raise...Will we need manned garbage collection? If we are required to use a specific garbage can, the driverless

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

As some one who takes care of elderly parents. I can see the value of driverless cars. As I their current driver.  I can also see many younger people who have not grown up in a car culture using a car as a conveyance and not something that their ego is defined by. As in many big cities cars

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

I’m not ready as well Harry, I still like drifting through a corner, scaring the passengers to death….like many I drive WAY in front of where I am, gauging where I’m going to be when the car coming up behind me arrives…BUT, if my insurance is going to cost over $600.00 for my own vehicle and I

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

I’m not sure I’m ready for this. I remember a story I read in Boy’s life when I was a kid (mid 50s). It was about driverless vehicles. My question would be why do we need them? I’m just asking! > On Nov 18, 2018, at 7:15 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > This is a topic I threw out a few weeks

[MacGroup] What do you think?

This is a topic I threw out a few weeks ago, now a more definitive line in the sand seems plausible.. I’m sending to this group as Apple is also deep into this technology, and if this comes to even a fraction of the premise of the article then our investments may need quite the adjustments as

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Thanks Peter, good to hear from you….it’s hard to know who to trust, …we have to try to pick the best of the lot…. Interesting story of your experience with Google, I guess more than one of us have had them fail us….thanks for sharing... John > On Oct 16, 2018, at 2:57 PM, Peter McGrath

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Google mislead me in Vienna, almost missed my bus.  Had to ask a young couple who fortunately understood English, had to ask a silly question which made me look stupid, (I will explain if anyone wants to know the details) had to run back to the subway and head to the exit that I originally

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

John, Yes, I have been using Duck Duck Go for some time now.  I don't trust them or anything they say, but it feels good to not use Google, for whatever that's worth. Peter On Oct 16, 2018, at 04:41 AM, John Robinson wrote: I would love to get away from Google, they are way too

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Don’t think it happened William, the write up in Wikipedia implies they are still on their own,…in fact this year I guess they upset a few of their customers based on the line below from the article. In January 2018 the company faced criticism for announcing that it would no longer be

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

I thought they bought TomTom’s gps technology a few years ago. "It’s the sides of the mountain which sustain life, not the top.” > On Oct 16, 2018, at 11:07 AM, Jonathan Fletcher > wrote: > > Maybe Apple's purchase of a mapping company might help it improve.

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Literally MILES away. Once it was out in the country, and there was no excuse because the streets and houses were old. The other was within Louisville, It took me to Broadway when I should have been out on Fegenbush. Granted the place that we were looking for USED to be on Broadway, but it had

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Are you kidding, on the opposite side of town….geez! I don’t even use maps anymore I simply ask Siri to get me where I want to go…even if you have a route programmed and you want to get off for a meal, pick up the iPhone, ask Siri for the nearest Panera Bread, for instance, and now that route

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

The SECOND time I ended up on the opposite side of town from where I needed to be (while running late anyway) I took Apple Maps off my iPhone. Granted, Google Maps isn’t so convenient in all the places on iOS that allow you to “Look up in Maps,” but at least it knows how to get me where I need

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Cool, at my age, leading a Revolution…. Yes Dan, getting away from these firms that treat our security as a monetization of their wealth is wrong. John > On Oct 16, 2018, at 10:16 AM, Dan Crutcher wrote: > > I just switched my default search engine to DuckDuckGo. Like you, I’d rather >

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

I just switched my default search engine to DuckDuckGo. Like you, I’d rather not support Google (or Facebook or Amazon) or anyone who makes money by capturing and selling information about me. >> >>> On Oct 15, 2018, at 10:59 PM, Lee Larson >> > wrote: >>> >>> On Oct

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Thanks I set it as my default search engine. > On Oct 15, 2018, at 10:40 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > > I would love to get away from Google, they are way too intrusive into our > lives but I didn’t like Bling so I’ve stuck with the dark side.. > > Then tonight a friend suggestedL >

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Tom, Years ago we drove out of Pennsylvania into N. Jersey. There was a Garmin Satellite GPS & the iPhone cellular as a backup. How we ended up where we did I don’t know, neither did either of our mapping devices. They both had us driving in circles & this wasn’t an area you wanted to

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Lee, As far as maps, I know I must be missing something but for my needs Apple’s Maps have not failed…maybe no street view, but what I’ve needed is to get from point A to point B…if you remember, it was 60 minutes, 20/20 or one of the other news stations that featured Google maps in a long

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Thanks Tom and Lee, this is good news, I really can’t tolerate using Google…I wish I had know about this crazy sounding search engine long ago. After Google’s Eric Schmidt resigned from the Apple Board and took all the secrets of the iPhone to Google, stealing the development Apple had spent

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

On Oct 15, 2018, at 10:40 PM, John Robinson mailto:profilecoven...@me.com>> wrote: > I would love to get away from Google, they are way too intrusive into our > lives but I didn’t like Bling so I’ve stuck with the dark side.. I’ve been using Duck Duck Go instead of Google for years and have

Re: [MacGroup] What do you think?

Aloha John I have been using DuckDuckGo for a good while with no problems. I love it. Tom Sent from my iPad > On Oct 15, 2018, at 4:40 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > > I would love to get away from Google, they are way too intrusive into our > lives but I didn’t like Bling so I’ve stuck with

[MacGroup] What do you think?

I would love to get away from Google, they are way too intrusive into our lives but I didn’t like Bling so I’ve stuck with the dark side.. Then tonight a friend suggestedL

[MacGroup] What does Dementia Look Like?

Joking of course but Buffett feels Apple will have a market cap of 2 TRILLION within a few short years….WOW, that’s a lot of confidence… John Warren Buffett Betting That Apple Is Worth $2 Trillion: Whitney Tilson Warren Buffett's bet on Apple is not a short-term trade by any means. Buffett

Re: [MacGroup] What is Happening?

Ed, I guess if it would stop at advertising we would just have to put up with the clutter, what if it involves an opposing political party, a competing company, a vindictive X spouse, the IRS and on it goes…now we have a bigger issue. I’ve just deleted Facebook from the iPhone and will the

Re: [MacGroup] What is Happening?

This is our new reality. Companies will spy on you to find out how to advertise to you. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2018, at 3:42 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > William, > > This is the answer, it’s EXACTLY what the girls experienced…so, what do I do? > I

Re: [MacGroup] What is Happening?

William, This is the answer, it’s EXACTLY what the girls experienced…so, what do I do? I would do away with Facebook immediately but my wife loves to stay in touch with her friends.. I appreciate you sending. John > On Apr 29, 2018, at 3:17 PM, William Micou wrote: > >

Re: [MacGroup] What is Happening?

Thanks William, I’m listening to it now… John > On Apr 29, 2018, at 3:17 PM, William Micou wrote: > > I sent a link separately to a podcast I listen to- ‘Reply All’, that asked > if Facebook was using our phone/ computer’s mics to listen. > Here it is for this thread: >

Re: [MacGroup] What is Happening?

I sent a link separately to a podcast I listen to- ‘Reply All’, that asked if Facebook was using our phone/ computer’s mics to listen. Here it is for this thread: Listen to #109 Is Facebook Spying on You? from Reply All in Podcasts.

Re: [MacGroup] What is Happening?

Hopefully you find out it’s not an Apple device listening. > On Apr 28, 2018, at 6:25 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > Sounds reasonable Tom…there has to be an explanation. This wasn’t in a > hotel, it’s the vacation home of one of the girls. I’m going to write her in

Re: [MacGroup] What is Happening?

Sounds reasonable Tom…there has to be an explanation. This wasn’t in a hotel, it’s the vacation home of one of the girls. I’m going to write her in the morning attempting to get more info. about the house. I know that many of the smart TV’s can be controlled by outside forces, turning on the

Re: [MacGroup] What is Happening?

Is this 1984? On Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 4:50 PM John Robinson wrote: > > My daughter and two of her friends went to Hilton Head for a few days. > All three use nothing but Apple Products, there is an Apple TV in the home, > iPads, and three iPhones that belong to each of

[MacGroup] What is Happening?

My daughter and two of her friends went to Hilton Head for a few days. All three use nothing but Apple Products, there is an Apple TV in the home, iPads, and three iPhones that belong to each of the ladies. One evening they were discussing a product, TV was not on, Apple TV was not on. None

Re: [MacGroup] what does this mean

John & Jonathan, I’ve been out all day. When I came home I looked at the links you sent before I started to do anything, I quit calendar and then opened it. No problem. Next, I logged out of my computer (but didn’t do a restart) and when I logged back in - no problem. Finally I restarted the

Re: [MacGroup] what does this mean

Harry, that means that iCal is initially having trouble accessing your account. If you would like to get rid of it, the first thing I would try is resetting iCal. Rather that recount that for you here, here’s an article the explains it pretty well:

Re: [MacGroup] what does this mean

Harry, Take a look at this. John

[MacGroup] what does this mean

I keep getting this error message with iCAL. I click ok and I can access my calendar. Any idea what is going on? Thanks. ___ MacGroup mailing list Posting address: MacGroup@erdos.math.louisville.edu Archive:

[MacGroup] What Apple's (AAPL) silicon business has to do with its machine learning desires — Quartz

Thought some of you might be interested in this, reads very well for Apple’s future if it’s even partially correct…… Rule on……. John > > https://qz.com/1003672/what-apples-silicon-business-might-have-to-do-with-its-machine-learning-desires/?utm_source=YPL=yahoo > >

Re: [MacGroup] What devise is on my network

Jonathan THANKS!, this is a great App…but, once you sign up then you’ll see the new product they are bringing to market…will ship in July….Follow this link, watch both video’s….I’ve ordered one at the $69.00 price…this is going to be a huge success….I so appreciate you directing me to this

Re: [MacGroup] What devise is on my network

Thanks Jonathan, I'll get the app tomorrow. I really don't see how a neighbor could ever come up with my router password, it's so long it would take forever to figure it outunless there are other ways for them to jump on. John Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 11:49 PM, Jonathan

Re: [MacGroup] What devise is on my network

John, I like an iOS (iPad AND iPhone) app called “Fing" that gives you a variety of information about each device based on its MAC address and other info that the machine is broadcasting. MAC addresses are doled out to mfrs in blocks, so it is easy to tell who made a device by its hardware

Re: [MacGroup] What devise is on my network

You are going to have to look at all your devices one at a time. Not every device will broadcast a manufacturer name. Or take all devices down and then bring them back up one at a time to determine which is which. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 8:20 PM, John Robinson

Re: [MacGroup] What devise is on my network

Lee, Thanks to you I downloaded the App, and show the following: Almost every one of these are UNKNOWN, the icon indicates a devise…so is there now an app that allows me to use the MAC number to determine what these are? I’m still in the dark. Thanks for your help…..again! John > On

Re: [MacGroup] What devise is on my network

Thank you Lee, I appreciate your help. John Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2017, at 3:01 PM, Lee Larson wrote: > > >> On May 27, 2017, at 2:09 PM, John Robinson wrote: >> >> Opening Airport Utility I find a devise that has no name, rather an

[MacGroup] What devise is on my network

Opening Airport Utility I find a devise that has no name, rather an long string of letters and numbers. All other items have names, the iPhones, iPads, HP printer, Apple TV’s, etc. etc… How do I discover what this unnamed item is, what it belongs to…maybe it’s the Alarm system, maybe it’s

[MacGroup] What Makes Apple Tick.....

Folks, I’m in marketing, I love to extoll the benefits of a product I believe in….I have never sold on price, always why you would want the product I offer. If I can’t give you such then I’ve failed in my work…thus I send to this group a bunch of info…if it’s beyond why this group was

Re: [MacGroup] What would happen to our records with an EMP disaster from a high-altitude blast?

On Apr 26, 2017, at 2:30 PM, Jane Plunkett > wrote: > Interesting article. Surely there are other options to save our data. > >

Re: [MacGroup] What would happen to our records with an EMP disaster from a high-altitude blast?

I think that in event of a nuclear war, the last thing I would care about is keeping my computer data safe. Ok, maybe the second to last thing just ahead of making sure that the rose bushes don't get crisped. > On Apr 26, 2017, at 14:58, Pen Helm wrote: > > Yes, I

Re: [MacGroup] What would happen to our records with an EMP disaster from a high-altitude blast?

Yes, I consider the threat to be real. I back up to Amazon Singapore, which presumably the North Koreans will not attack. And I put a backup hard drive in a special bag which works like a Faraday cage (available at http://techprotectbag.com ) which hopefully will protect it. > On Apr 26,

[MacGroup] What would happen to our records with an EMP disaster from a high-altitude blast?

Interesting article. Surely there are other options to save our data. http://www.naturalnews.com/2017-04-26-if-youre-not-using-optical-storage-all-your-data-may-be-wiped-out-in-a-nuclear-war-solar-flare-or-emp-attack.html# ___ MacGroup mailing list

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Sure is and if you looks at all the sections of the site Watson most likely can set the table. > On Feb 13, 2017, at 8:20 PM, preston@twc.com wrote: > > Goodness… …that’s one _long_ link! > > >> On Feb 13, 2017, at 11:25 AM, John Robinson wrote: >> >> Russ

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Goodness… …that’s one _long_ link! > On Feb 13, 2017, at 11:25 AM, John Robinson wrote: > > Russ mentioned that H Block is now utilizing Watson with it’s tax software. > For those interested here is Watson’s site, this is one cool machine…may > become the HAL of our

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Russ mentioned that H Block is now utilizing Watson with it’s tax software. For those interested here is Watson’s site, this is one cool machine…may become the HAL of our future. John

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Followup: Then again, it may only be an advantage for in-office processing. -russ > On Feb 12, 2017, at 11:48 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > Russ, are you kidding! How in the world would Watson help with my taxes, > that's cool if nothing more than bragging rights.

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Well, it's only that when playing Chess, Watson follows the rules & regs entered for it to follow. Seems most likely that is should be an equivalent situation with the tax app. -russ > On Feb 12, 2017, at 11:48 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > Russ, are you kidding!

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Russ, are you kidding! How in the world would Watson help with my taxes, that's cool if nothing more than bragging rights. John. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2017, at 11:44 PM, "preston@twc.com" > wrote: > > Although, I have seen that H Block is now

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Although, I have seen that H Block is now utilizing IBM’s “Watson”. If it’s also a part of the do-it-yourself app, it might be worth another look. -russ > On Feb 12, 2017, at 10:06 PM, Anne Cartwright wrote: > > I used H Block’s for a few years. Then when I had a

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

John I been using TurboTax for about 6 years. I do mine and my three daughters. Have had no problems. > On Feb 12, 2017, at 10:11 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > Thank you Anne, I will be so glad to retire and not have to have the > expensive services of a CPA, at this

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Thank you Anne, I will be so glad to retire and not have to have the expensive services of a CPA, at this point I would not dare try to do mine without their services….but my daughter is a different story. John > On Feb 12, 2017, at 10:06 PM, Anne Cartwright wrote: > > I

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

I used H Block’s for a few years. Then when I had a complicated year went to local H Block and had them do my taxes. Spoiled me. Gone back the last two years. Anne > On Feb 12, 2017, at 8:30 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > > I’ve never used tax software, with the

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

Thanks Tom, I’m leaning that direction but wanted feedback from you folks. John > On Feb 12, 2017, at 8:45 PM, tom holloman wrote: > > I've used turbo tax for years and find it very good. The home and business > one does all I need. > >> On Feb 12, 2017, at 3:30 PM,

Re: [MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

I've used turbo tax for years and find it very good. The home and business one does all I need. > On Feb 12, 2017, at 3:30 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > > I’ve never used tax software, with the business it’s just too complicated…but > my divorced daughter has a very

[MacGroup] What Tax Software is best

I’ve never used tax software, with the business it’s just too complicated…but my divorced daughter has a very simple return and the CPA I use charges as if she were a small business so this year I thought I might try filing her return using either TurboTax or H Block’s software. What advise

Re: [MacGroup] What about converting Kindle to ePub?

Thanks so much Lee, I had looked at Calibre, but unless I can get a backup from someone such as yourself I am uneasy trusting a firm I know nothing about. I’ll give it a try, I have maybe 20 books I need to convert, I haven’t bought an Amazon book since iBooks became available due to the way I

Re: [MacGroup] What about converting Kindle to ePub?

On Feb 9, 2017, at 11:23 PM, John Robinson wrote: > I mentioned that I found a program to convert PDF to various formats, ePub > being what I need. > > Prior to getting iBooks I had purchased several book from Amazon for their > Kindle software for the Mac. Not a bad

[MacGroup] What about converting Kindle to ePub?

I mentioned that I found a program to convert PDF to various formats, ePub being what I need. Prior to getting iBooks I had purchased several book from Amazon for their Kindle software for the Mac. Not a bad piece of software, and I picked up a Kindle in a store one day and the hardware

Re: [MacGroup] What is it for? Do you need it?

Top one is HDMI: from computer or cable box to TV or projector. Carries high-quality video and sound from one device to another. __ Dan Crutcher Publisher Louisville Magazine/Louisville.com o: 502-625-0100 x17 m: 502-876-6679 dcrutc...@loumag.com > On Dec 22, 2016, at 3:51 PM,

Re: [MacGroup] What would you do??

Thankyou Lee, I opened the email because it was supposedly from my son, when I got suspicious I called him and he confirmed that it was not from him. The link that I opened seemed like something we had been discussing recently, so that is what caught me. I use Carbonite from my off site

Re: [MacGroup] What would you do??

On Jul 25, 2016, at 1:03 PM, MICHAEL ROBERTSON wrote: > What would you do if you were an idiot like me, and opened a link in a > email, that you realized was malicious. Take the unit to Simply Mac, to have > them run a scan? > Buy some program from Norton or others, to run a

[MacGroup] What would you do??

What would you do if you were an idiot like me, and opened a link in a email, that you realized was malicious. Take the unit to Simply Mac, to have them run a scan? Buy some program from Norton or others, to run a scan. Obviously change passwords for sites for banking and retail. Any opinions

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

Thanks Jonathan, I ordered the one Dan suggested and it is suppose to be here tomorrow. This will save $10.00 a month once the faster speeds arrive. I so appreciate all the help from the folks on this list, it’s better than the Great Carnac John > On Mar 31, 2016, at 12:48 PM, Jonathan

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

John, I’m not using a modem from TWC. I bought my last one from Amazon. I can’t return it now, but if I have to buy another one I’ll get it from Amazon, too. Unlike the technology that uverse uses, cable modems are pretty standards-based and you can get any DOCSIS 3 device, that will handle

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

Also, New Albany only has ONE place, I imagine Louisville has several sites to do the changeout. > On Mar 30, 2016, at 2:17 PM, Jonathan Fletcher wrote: > > Thanks for the warning! I guess I’ll use Amazon, then. > > Jonathan > > >> On Mar 30, 2016, at 12:00 PM,

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

You can return your old TW modem to Amazon? John > On Mar 30, 2016, at 2:17 PM, Jonathan Fletcher wrote: > > Thanks for the warning! I guess I’ll use Amazon, then. > > Jonathan > > >> On Mar 30, 2016, at 12:00 PM, John Robinson wrote: >>

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

Thanks for the warning! I guess I’ll use Amazon, then. Jonathan > On Mar 30, 2016, at 12:00 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > I went to TimeWarner early this morning to return the old modem, lined around > the wall and out the door. I went back about 1:00, same thing and

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

Thanks Jonathan, I believe Dan’s solution will work fine and like you say I am keeping the modem separate from the router. I went to TimeWarner early this morning to return the old modem, lined around the wall and out the door. I went back about 1:00, same thing and myself and another guy

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

They should be able to, or tell you how. I would not get a combo unit because it limits your choices of wireless features. Get a simple modem that is rated for the speed and then plug your router and wifi units into that. Then if one of them goes out, you only have to replace that part. BTW,

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

One final note, the TimeWarner folks told me to call the same number that I called for their modem and they would set up my own modem to be sure it’s working. Not sure if they can set this modem to Bridge mode, we’ll see. John > On Mar 29, 2016, at 7:11 PM, John Robinson

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

O.K., I’ll head there now, thanks Chris. > On Mar 29, 2016, at 7:03 PM, Chris Denny wrote: > > Take my word for it and get the Arris/Motorola Surboard 6183 it's around a > 100 bucks on Amazon > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 29, 2016, at 7:00 PM, John Robinson

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

Take my word for it and get the Arris/Motorola Surboard 6183 it's around a 100 bucks on Amazon Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2016, at 7:00 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > In looking at the back of the NetGear modem/Router there is no COAX > connection, which is how

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

You can't use a DSL Modem with TWC. Netgear makes a cable modem with built in wifi if you want a combo. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2016, at 6:54 PM, John Robinson wrote: > > > Thanks Chris and Lee, so fantastic to have all this help at the end of a > keyboard.

Re: [MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

On Mar 29, 2016, at 2:15 PM, John Robinson wrote: > My 2009 MacBook Pro (with the removable battery) is needing a new drive, it’s > slower than watching corn grow. I want to get a new Macbook but will wait > until the new models come out later this year. My daughter is

[MacGroup] What SSD Drive?

My 2009 MacBook Pro (with the removable battery) is needing a new drive, it’s slower than watching corn grow. I want to get a new Macbook but will wait until the new models come out later this year. My daughter is wanting a laptop so I might be able to fix this one for her to use. Any

Re: [MacGroup] What gives

Thanks for your input Bill & James, I had tried to find time to go by the Apple store Sunday afternoon, just couldn’t make it. I’ll do as you suggest and I’ll try to see if Apple can trace this in any way. John > On Nov 21, 2015, at 12:42 PM, James Priest wrote: >

Re: [MacGroup] What gives

I would change my password several times over the next week. Shut off find my phone on your devices and in Icloud on computer. Call apple security if you have not done so. You might Ck your out going messages to see if they sent messages to others in your contacts. Dr. James Priest PhD Sr.

Re: [MacGroup] What gives

Careful, John, that has the smell of old phish. Check the underlying link associated with “iforgot.apple.com .” You may find a dot-ru address, or something equally wrong. Bill Holt > On Nov 20, 2015, at 12:55 PM, John Robinson wrote: >

[MacGroup] What gives

Here is a note I just received from Apple. Does this mean what it appears, that someone one with my email, which is one I use with Apple….they somehow got my password (it’s not an easy one to ever discover) downloaded the App “Find My iPhone” and they are wanting to “locate” the iPhone, which

Re: [MacGroup] What Time Is It?

Hmmm… …Dick Tracy should have been so fortunate! -russ On Aug 27, 2015, at 11:43 AM, John Robinson profilecoven...@me.com wrote: A couple weeks ago I took the plunge and went for an Apple Watch…now my last watch purchase was possibly 2 decades ago, my cousin and I both had purchased

Re: [MacGroup] What Time Is It?

I hear that!!! On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 12:41 PM, John Robinson profilecoven...@me.com wrote: Thanks Chris, first report I’ve heard of anyone using the new software, let’s hope…love Apple, love their products and how they have changed our lives… And John, on the payroll? If Angela would but

Re: [MacGroup] What Time Is It?

Ok you guys. Are you on the payroll? :) On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 12:15 PM, R. D. Preston preston@twc.com wrote: Hmmm… …Dick Tracy should have been so fortunate! -russ On Aug 27, 2015, at 11:43 AM, John Robinson profilecoven...@me.com wrote: A couple weeks ago I took the plunge and

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