Re: [sussex_mug] Acorn TV

2024-06-08 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Gilly! I cancelled Acorn TV a couple of months ago. It was one of my Amazon prime subscriptions, so I cancelled it on the Amazon Prime app on my iPhone. Best wishes Catherine ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sent from my iPhone > On 8 Jun 2024, at 12:29, Gillian Snoxall wrote: > > Oh, thank you, Virginia.

Re: [sussex_mug] The tick symbol

2023-09-07 Thread Catherine Hunt
ur destiny on the road you take to avoid it. ~ Carl Jung > >> On 7 Sep 2023, at 08:17, Catherine Hunt wrote: >> >> Hello Smuggers! >> >> I can’t find the tick symbol on my iPhone keyboard. >> >> I’m sure it must exist. >> >> How

[sussex_mug] The tick symbol

2023-09-07 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hello Smuggers! I can’t find the tick symbol on my iPhone keyboard. I’m sure it must exist. How do I find it? Best wishes Catherine ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [sussex_mug] Restoring an iCloud backup

2023-03-16 Thread Catherine Hunt
so much for sharing. All the best, Jason --Jason Kitcathttp://www.jasonkitcat.com+44 7956 886 508On 16 Mar 2023, at 10:39, Catherine Hunt wrote:Hi Stephen!I’ve been using Ancestry since 2014 since they lured me in with the offer of a free trial. I didn’t want to research my history, because my

Re: [sussex_mug] Restoring an iCloud backup

2023-03-16 Thread Catherine Hunt
on the road you take to avoid it. ~ Carl JungOn 14 Mar 2023, at 13:21, Catherine Hunt wrote:Omg Sam!!!Thank you!That has just worked! I didn’t know about using iCloud.com, but will definitely do so in the future. I accidentally deleted a folder, was is down to me being left handed. The option

Re: [sussex_mug] Restoring an iCloud backup

2023-03-14 Thread Catherine Hunt
amazing grandmother, Evelyn. Like my mum, she wanted everyone to be happy and to do whatever they wanted to do! Best wishes, Catherine ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sent from my iPhoneOn 14 Mar 2023, at 14:20, Gillian Snoxall wrote:Catherine, your grandmother is beautiful! GillyOn 14 Mar 2023, at 13:21, Catherine Hunt wrote:

[sussex_mug] Restoring an iCloud backup

2023-03-14 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hello Smuggers! This morning I tried to share a folder from my Files on my iPhone. I found the link to share, pressed it and it then disappeared. I’m worried I have deleted it. There is an earlier iCloud backup. Is it possible to restore that backup to my phone? Best wishes Catherine

[sussex_mug] Restoring an iCloud backup

2023-03-14 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hello Smuggers! This morning I tried to share a folder from my Files on my iPhone. I found the link to share, pressed it and it then disappeared. I’m worried I have deleted it. There is an earlier iCloud backup. Is it possible to restore that backup to my phone? Best wishes Catherine

Re: [sussex_mug] Password storage

2022-12-29 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Gilly!I’ve been using 1Password for many a year. I think it’s excellent, enabling me to use long passwords and to paste them by using touch. Best wishes Catherine ⭐️Sent from my iPhoneOn 29 Dec 2022, at 19:35, Rob Beattie wrote:I use Bitwarden. It's free and runs - and syncs - on my Macs,

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone SE!

2020-09-05 Thread Catherine Hunt
the addressed recipients and may contain > privileged or confidential information. > > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > > > On 18 Aug 2020, at 16:21, Catherine Hunt wrote: > > My cunning plan

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone SE!

2020-08-18 Thread Catherine Hunt
otify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > > >>> On 18 Aug 2020, at 14:31, Catherine Hunt wrote: >>> >>  >> Hi Smuggers & Sam - >> >> Reporting back on the transfer between my 6 & my SE. It was very easy, so >&

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone SE!

2020-08-18 Thread Catherine Hunt
swapping when it arrives. Thank you, Sam! Best wishes Catherine Sent from my iPhone >> On 17 Aug 2020, at 11:24, Catherine Hunt wrote: > Thank you, Sam! > > It hadn’t occurred to me to wait a few days, but will do. > > As it happens, the sparkly new SE has just arriv

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone SE!

2020-08-16 Thread Catherine Hunt
t; This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain > privileged or confidential information. > > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > > > On 16 Aug 2020, at 12:37, Catherine Hunt wr

[sussex_mug] iPhone SE!

2020-08-16 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Smuggers - Excitingly, I have ordered a new iPhone SE. It’s arriving on Tuesday. I’m swapping it for my iPhone 6S, which is returning to Apple for recycling. Re. resetting my iPhone to factory settings, is there anything to be aware of? I’ll be backing up to iCloud & my MBP. I have a

Re: [sussex_mug] Voice recognition

2020-02-02 Thread Catherine Hunt
ote: > >  > Thank you for these very helpful answers. I had no idea that there was > in-built voice recognition on Macs. I shall now explore it. > >>> On 2 Feb 2020, at 13:21, Catherine Hunt wrote: >>> >> Hi Virginia - >> >> Extensive experienc

Re: [sussex_mug] Voice recognition

2020-02-02 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Virginia - Extensive experience of voice recognition, because of the RSI in my hands. I used to use Dragon on my Mac. It was, indeed brilliant, but they stopped updating it for the Mac. I now use the built in software on the Mac, which works extremely well. Just as good as Dragon, and

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone repair

2019-11-08 Thread Catherine Hunt
ail in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > >> On 7 Nov 2019, at 10:38, Catherine Hunt wrote: >> >> Hi Sam - >> >> It’s stopped charging and has got the sad red battery symbol. >> >> Tried different l

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone repair

2019-11-07 Thread Catherine Hunt
his email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > > >> On 6 Nov 2019, at 13:58, Catherine Hunt wrote: >> > > Hi Smuggers - > > My partner’s iPhone 6 has stopped working. Can anyone recommend a local > repair person? >

[sussex_mug] iPhone repair

2019-11-06 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Smuggers - My partner’s iPhone 6 has stopped working. Can anyone recommend a local repair person? (We’re in Portslade). Or would it be better to go to the Apple Store? Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [sussex_mug] offline SatNav on iPhone

2019-05-28 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Jason - I use Waze, which is free. I’ve been a user for a few years now and I think it is brilliant, especially for me as a disabled woman. It just works. (Unlike my previous experience with TomTom and Garmin). I drive up to the northeast a lot and feel confident that I will just get

[sussex_mug] Easy Books Alternatives

2019-01-31 Thread Catherine Hunt
a problem this morning, Have emailed them, tweeted them and FB’d them. Nothing. Looks as though I’ll have to file late and claim for software issues. I’d like to know what other people recommend for self-assessment book-keeping. Thank you! Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt cahun...@gmail.com

Re: [sussex_mug] Seeking advice on whether to buy an iPad or a Macbook as a second computer

2018-03-28 Thread Catherine Hunt
). Catherine Catherine Hunt Sent from my iPhone > On 28 Mar 2018, at 15:44, gilliansnox...@gmail.com wrote: > > Thank you so much, Virginia. That’s very helpful. Will keep in touch. > > Gilly > > > > On 28 Mar 2018, at 15:32, Virginia Routh <virginia.ro...@gmail.com

[sussex_mug] 'Google you owe us': Legal challenge launched on behalf of millions of iPhone users

2017-12-06 Thread Catherine Hunt
ed-on-behalf-of-millions-of-iphone-users> Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt cahun...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send a

Re: [sussex_mug] Dropbox randomly deleted thousands of files for no... - Dropbox Community - 17751

2017-09-07 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Chris, I also use Backblaze. May see whether I can restore missing files that way. Thank you! Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt cahun...@gmail.com > On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:25, C Staples <stapl...@mac.com> wrote: > > Not good and seemingly without any justificat

[sussex_mug] Dropbox randomly deleted thousands of files for no... - Dropbox Community - 17751

2017-09-07 Thread Catherine Hunt
n > folders and random files within those folders. > > Help! How can i stop this from happening. I think I may nee to find another > cloud solution?? I do backup my files every week or so on a hard drive, but > if I lost a full weeks or more worth of work, I would be sunk.&quo

[sussex_mug] Dropbox Deleted Files

2017-09-07 Thread Catherine Hunt
to read their latest emails. Bit of a nightmare all round. Catherine Hunt cahun...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[sussex_mug] Notes

2017-08-30 Thread Catherine Hunt
like this). I always have to change the font in my emails, and sometimes forget, so people get these mad-looking bits of text from me. Is there an easy way to remedy this? Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt cahun...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [sussex_mug] Seagate Backup Drive Problem

2017-03-23 Thread Catherine Hunt
Catherine Catherine Hunt cahun...@gmail.com > On 23 Mar 2017, at 20:44, Sam - MacAmbulance <i...@macambulance.co.uk> wrote: > > i/o -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [sussex_mug] Seagate Backup Drive Problem

2017-03-23 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Sam - It was with the GUID partition. I followed the seagate site instructions again today (they said choose Guid partition) and the latest Time Machine backup has failed. Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt cahun...@gmail.com > On 23 Mar 2017, at 20:07, Sam - MacAmbulance

[sussex_mug] Seagate Backup Drive Problem

2017-03-23 Thread Catherine Hunt
. Is there anything else that I could try? (Otherwise I’ll be returning to Amazon). Thank you in advance. Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt cahun...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubs

[sussex_mug] Changing email

2017-02-27 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers I want to change the email address I use with SMUG. I’ve looked at our Google Group page and can’t find a way of doing it easily. Looking forward to your help. Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [sussex_mug] iCloud Blues

2017-02-12 Thread Catherine Hunt
y the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > > > On 12 Feb 2017, at 14:09, Catherine Hunt <ca...@mac.com> wrote: > > Hi Sam, > > Yes, Mail ticked in System Preferences/iCloud. Have also tried unticking and > restarting, and have unticked ever

Re: [sussex_mug] iCloud Blues

2017-02-12 Thread Catherine Hunt
number 8466597 > > This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain > privileged or confidential information. > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > >> On 11 Feb 2017, at 12:25, Cathe

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone update

2016-09-17 Thread Catherine Hunt
iPhone and iPad for future reference. Thank you so much, Sam! You are a star. Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt Sent from my iPad > On 17 Sep 2016, at 11:08, Catherine Hunt <ca...@mac.com> wrote: > > Hi Sam, > > Thank you! I discovered that my last backup

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone update

2016-09-17 Thread Catherine Hunt
wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt Sent from my iPad Sent from my iPad > On 16 Sep 2016, at 21:03, 'Sam - MacAmbulance' via Sussex Mac User Group > <smug@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Try iTunes menu > Preferences > Devices > remove the backup of your phone > >

[sussex_mug] iPhone update

2016-09-16 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers, I have not been able to install the last 2 updates on my iPhone 5S, so it's currently 9.3.4. I have tried to restore it in iTunes, but every time I try to back up, I get the message that it can't be backed up because the backup was corrupt or not compatible. It tells me to

Re: [sussex_mug] Rapidweaver Hosting

2016-07-26 Thread Catherine Hunt
cheaper than my latest iPage quote, and there's no contract, which seems excellent. Thank you again! Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt www.catherinehunt.co.uk Sent from my iPad > On 12 Jul 2016, at 12:20, John Patrick <nhoj.patr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've used Dreamhost

[sussex_mug] Rapidweaver Hosting

2016-07-12 Thread Catherine Hunt
of it with Rapidweaver? Also - Little Oak, SiteGround, A2 Hosting, hostm, or Zen? Or anything else I should know about? Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt www.catherinehunt.co.uk Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group&q

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Online Backup

2016-01-26 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear All, My problems with Backblaze are that they did a safety freeze of my online backup. They sent instructions for what to do to restore my backup and it didn't work. This has been going on for over a month and it just seems to go round in circles. I email support and they reply a couple

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Online Backup

2016-01-26 Thread Catherine Hunt
I also found a number of reviews on Amazon.com, if anyone's interested. http://amzn.to/1QyV00O Best wishes Catherine Sent from my iPad > On 26 Jan 2016, at 14:47, Catherine Hunt <ca...@mac.com> wrote: > > Dear All, > > My problems with Backblaze are that they did

[sussex_mug] Online Backup

2016-01-25 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers, I have had Backblaze online backup for a number of years. However, I feel that their support has been dreadful over the last couple of months and I now want to find another provider. Any recommendations? Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk Sent from my iPad --

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: iPad Buying

2015-11-24 Thread Catherine Hunt
t; unlikely to develop a fault that Apple would cover under warranty anyway (ie, > it doesn't cover accidental screen smash, water spills etc)? > > > >> On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 9:58:14 PM UTC, Catherine Hunt wrote: >> Hello Smuggers, >> >> I would li

[sussex_mug] iPad Buying

2015-11-23 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hello Smuggers, I would like advice about buying an iPad Mini. Considering either John Lewis or Apple. I understand about Apple and getting Applecare. If I got it from John Lewis, can I also get Applecare from Apple? And if not, do people have experience of JL’s 3 Year Technology Aftercare? I

Re: [sussex_mug] WordPress

2015-11-10 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Gilly - I use (and really love Rapidweaver) for my business website. I've also designed a few sites using Wordpress. I like using both, but probably prefer Rapidweaver. I too don't know html or css (keep meaning to learn and then life happens). So - I'm self-taught for both Rapidweaver

Re: [sussex_mug] Recommend me a scanner?

2015-04-01 Thread Catherine Hunt
=0NH5HES0EXN3Z9ZPQ2DD looks very similar. Best wishes, Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk http://www.catherinehunt.co.uk/ Catherine Hunt ca...@mac.com On 1 Apr 2015, at 09:18, Phil Ward phil_w...@mac.com wrote: All, I have a bunch of old family photos to scan for my late Mum's diary blog

Re: [sussex_mug] DTP on a Mac recommendations

2015-01-30 Thread Catherine Hunt
Not forgetting Libreoffice http://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/?type=mac-x86version=4.3lang=en-US, which is free. Best wishes, Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 30 Jan 2015, at 09:29, Tony Crooks tcro...@me.com wrote: On 29 Jan 2015, at 21:44, Catherine Hunt ca

Re: [sussex_mug] Ranulph Glanville

2015-01-29 Thread Catherine Hunt
family and friends. Best wishes, Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk http://www.catherinehunt.co.uk/ Catherine Hunt ca...@mac.com On 29 Jan 2015, at 09:04, mac98aop adampym...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, thanks for taking the time to let us know Sam. Ranulph was indeed a wonderful

Re: [sussex_mug] DTP on a Mac recommendations

2015-01-29 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Adam, I really love Pages, but I too find that I am unable to do the more creative publishing stuff I want to do. I use The Printshop 3 for Mac http://www.mackiev.com/printshop3/features/whatsnew.html, which offers lots of different templates and which I find easy to use. There’s also

[sussex_mug] MacKeeper

2015-01-17 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers, I have inadvertently downloaded and installed MacKeeper (after being prompted to install a java update). I've uninstalled it and it's in the trash, but still misbehaving by opening unwanted windows in Safari. I've googled how to uninstall it,

Re: [sussex_mug] MacKeeper

2015-01-17 Thread Catherine Hunt
and have a Bailey’s now to celebrate. Best wishes, Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk Catherine Hunt ca...@mac.com On 17 Jan 2015, at 18:27, Sam - MacAmbulance i...@macambulance.co.uk wrote: Hi Catherine Try the following : AdWare Medic from http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php http

[sussex_mug] Fwd: Wordpress Website book

2014-11-04 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers, I had 2 emails at the same time - one from Smug about website creation and one from Rob Cubbon with details of his new ebook about using Wordpress

[sussex_mug] BBC Radio 4 - 21st-Century Mythologies, The Apple Icon

2014-10-07 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers, I recommend listening to these thoughts about the Apple icon. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04kf61b Best wishes, Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe

Re: [sussex_mug] Wallet app.

2014-09-27 Thread Catherine Hunt
I've used 1Password for many years and I think it is one of the best apps ever. It just makes being secure easy. I think I love it as much as I love Dropbox. Best wishes, Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 27 Sep 2014, at 13:06, Rob Beattie rob.beat...@gmail.com wrote: It's funny. Not

[sussex_mug] Fwd: Hurry, it's your last chance to get Clear for free!

2014-03-06 Thread Catherine Hunt
In case anyone is interested. I love Clear - makes lists fun. Best wishes Catherine Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Clear cl...@realmacsoftware.com Date: 6 March 2014 16:05:43 GMT To: cahun...@gmail.com cahun...@gmail.com Subject: Hurry, it’s your last chance to get

Re: [sussex_mug] ADMIN: Out with the old, in with the new...

2014-01-01 Thread Catherine Hunt
Jason - you have been excellent at the helm of SMUG, showing wisdom and diplomacy when needed. I hope your retirement allows you to have a bit of a work-life balance. And good luck to Adam:-) Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 1 Jan 2014, at 22:42, Jason Davies

[sussex_mug] Mavericks

2013-11-24 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers, Another question before I try to install Mavericks. I understand that iWork is going to be different after I have installed it, but want to confirm that there will still be a usable copy of iWork 09 in Applications. Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk -- You

Re: [sussex_mug] daft question

2013-11-19 Thread Catherine Hunt
I swapped O2 for Giffgaff earlier this year - very easy transition - everything transferred without problem (including my number). Very happy with Giffgaff. Best wishes Catherine Sent from my iPhone On 19 Nov 2013, at 10:11, Rob Beattie rob.beat...@gmail.com wrote: I'm about to leave O2

[sussex_mug] Maverick

2013-11-18 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers, I haven't yet installed Maverick. Am I right in thinking that it will change iWorks and iPhoto? (Apologies if that is a really stupid question). Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[sussex_mug] ical won't sync

2013-11-17 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers, Calendar has stopped syncing between my iPhone 4(iOS 7) (and Macbook (10.8.5). Calendar and Busycal are fine on my Macbook, but nothing syncs to my phone. I've even had to resort to using a paper diary, so advice would be much appreciated. Best wishes Catherine

Re: [sussex_mug] ical won't sync

2013-11-17 Thread Catherine Hunt
. Regards Sam -- MacAmbulance Sam Mullen 07747778022 i...@macambulance.co.uk On 17 Nov 2013, at 10:46, Catherine Hunt ca...@mac.com wrote: Dear Smuggers, Calendar has stopped syncing between my iPhone 4(iOS 7) (and Macbook (10.8.5). Calendar and Busycal are fine on my Macbook

[sussex_mug] Safari Reading List

2013-10-09 Thread Catherine Hunt
. I've tried signing out of iCloud and signing back in, but without success. Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt www.catherinehunt.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [sussex_mug] What printer?

2013-10-02 Thread Catherine Hunt
Re. Brother printers - I bought this one from Amazon in November 2011. I also bought the compatible cartridges from Amazon. It worked brilliantly at first, but stopped working about 13 months later), when I got a message on it saying that it was a 4F error. I contacted Brother support, who told

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: iOS 7

2013-09-20 Thread Catherine Hunt
Thanks for that info, Adam (and Russell) I have an iPhone 4 and really didn't want to update it, after the same dismal experience with my 3G. But I'm going to be brave now and update - possibly even this afternoon :-) Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 20 Sep 2013, at 12:15,

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 7

2013-09-20 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear All - I've just updated to IO7. I don't much like the pastel colours, but the rest of it is unexpectedly lovely, and I'm off to play. My iPhone 4 hasn't lost any speed, which was my big worry. Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 20 Sep 2013, at 14:48, Adam Pymble

[sussex_mug] sound problems

2013-06-01 Thread Catherine Hunt
headphones or external speakers. If I restart the computer, the sound is fine for a while, but then the problem returns. I'm assuming that it is a problem with the sound card? Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt www.catherinehunt.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [sussex_mug] sound problems

2013-06-01 Thread Catherine Hunt
, at 10:54, Catherine Hunt ca...@mac.com wrote: Dear Smuggers, Over the last few weeks my 2009 Macbook has been gradually developing problems with its sound quality. Sometimes it is fine, but increasingly the sound is just very crackly, regardless of whether I'm listening to something

[sussex_mug] Fwd: Friends of the Earth: Make It Better : Current Campaigns : What We Do

2013-04-24 Thread Catherine Hunt
Info and action from Friends of the Earth - http://www.foe.co.uk/what_we_do/make_it_better_action_37571.html?utm_source=Tip+of+The+Dayutm_campaign=c1f2ccf622-Tip_of_the_Day_tell_apple_to_actutm_medium=emailmc_cid=c1f2ccf622mc_eid=a5d5cc6308 Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk --

Re: [sussex_mug] BBC - Media Centre - Sir Jonathan Ive honoured with exclusive gold Blue Peter Badge

2013-02-16 Thread Catherine Hunt
And being given a gold Blue Peter badge is much more important than a knighthood! Catherine On 16 Feb 2013, at 11:24, itsagr...@mac.com wrote: I thought that was lovely and Jonny Ive looked genuinely touch. Nice moment. Stephen On 15 Feb 2013, at 18:39, Catherine Hunt ca...@mac.com

[sussex_mug] Fwd: BBC - Media Centre - Sir Jonathan Ive honoured with exclusive gold Blue Peter Badge

2013-02-15 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers - I thought you might like this. http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2013/blue-peter-jonathan-ive.html Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt www.catherinehunt.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group

Re: [sussex_mug] Password saving

2013-01-16 Thread Catherine Hunt
I also use 1Password - it's magnificent. Catherine On 16 Jan 2013, at 18:39, Phil Tomlinson philip.tomlins...@btinternet.com wrote: Can anyone recommend an App which can store password and other information securely? Phil T Sent from my iPad -- You received this message

Re: [sussex_mug] Artwork for printer software?

2012-10-30 Thread Catherine Hunt
How about Keynote? Easier to use than Pages for simple dtp stuff - much easier to drag different components around. And of course, it can be saved as a pdf. Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 30 Oct 2012, at 06:03, Ranulph Glanville ranu...@mac.com wrote: Would Pages work?

Re: [sussex_mug] Multiple users means multiple serial entries.

2012-10-20 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Matt - I remember using I Can Animate when I was an ICT coordinator in a special school. We didn't have that particular problem, but as far as I can remember, Kudlian offered good support. i would suggest contacting them on http://www.kudlian.net/support/sales/index_contact.html Best

Re: [sussex_mug] Safari back button keyboard shortcut

2012-08-13 Thread Catherine Hunt
Thank you Sam - that's working perfectly :-) I'll be able to stop using Chrome now and go back to Safari. Using the backspace button for navigating is a small thing, but it really prevents me developing wrist pain. I'm very happy! Best wishes Catherine On 13 Aug 2012, at 21:50, Sam -

Re: [sussex_mug] iphoto

2012-08-12 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Ranulph - this is the link to the Apple support page with instructions. http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=linkapdid=pht6d60b524viewlocale=en_USbookId=iPhoto%20%E2%80%9911%20Help133083 At the moment it says the link isn't working due to a scheduled upgrade, but keep trying. I followed

[sussex_mug] ML Back Button in Safari

2012-07-26 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hello All - My Macbook has had a very exciting 24 hours. Not only has it had a lovely new upgraded drive fitted by Sam, it has also been upgraded to Mountain Lion. I've only just started playing with it and have noticed that I can't use the back button on my keyboard to navigate backwards

Re: [sussex_mug] ML Back Button in Safari

2012-07-26 Thread Catherine Hunt
Thanks Sam - Those keyboard shortcuts aren't going to work for me, because of my lurking Repetitive Strain Injury. I need to use as few keystrokes as possible to keep my hands pain-free. So - at least I won't waste my time trying to sort it out, and I'll just go back to using Chrome. Best

Re: [sussex_mug] kindle and mac

2012-07-17 Thread Catherine Hunt
Just found this - http://www.ehow.com/how_7393123_transfer-notes-kindle-pc.html Tried it out on my Kindle and Mac and it works! Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 17 Jul 2012, at 16:47, Ranulph Glanville wrote: I have a heavily annotated book on my kindle. I wanted to

Re: [sussex_mug] help with some basic html editing

2012-07-17 Thread Catherine Hunt
I have bookmarked this site for later use - https://webmaker.org/en-US/ I haven't yet used it, but it looked good, and was recommended on Twitter by an Apple Distinguished Educator person. Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 17 Jul 2012, at 08:09, Andrew Tett wrote: This was

[sussex_mug] ebay advice

2012-06-18 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear All, My ancient PowerPc iMac has died. It is now in the very capable hands of Sam, who has confirmed its demise and who has suggested that I buy a second-hand intel iMac from eBay, as Im not currently able to afford a new replacement. I would welcome any buying advice from other

[sussex_mug] Amazon Password

2012-02-28 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear Smuggers - Until a few months ago I was able to go to Amazon (on Safari) without having to log in each time. Now the site logs me out automatically, and I have to go through all the palaver of signing back in. As I use 1Password, it's not a huge problem, but I find it really annoying.

[sussex_mug] Airport Express

2011-11-29 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear All, I have an Airport Express 802.11g. Airport Utility says that I need to update its firmware from 6.2 to 6.3, but each time I try to put in my password I just get another box telling me to enter my password. I have tried what I am sure is the correct password, as it appeared under

Re: [sussex_mug] Airport Express

2011-11-29 Thread Catherine Hunt
On 29 Nov 2011, at 13:18, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: The password for administering the Airport Express can be different from the wireless network password. Try public as that's the default admin password. Tried public (3 times in fact), but no luck :-( Best wishes Catherine -- You

Re: [sussex_mug] Airport Express

2011-11-29 Thread Catherine Hunt
) and it will revert to public. Frank. On 29 Nov 2011, at 13:16, Catherine Hunt wrote: Dear All, I have an Airport Express 802.11g. Airport Utility says that I need to update its firmware from 6.2 to 6.3, but each time I try to put in my password I just get another box telling me to enter my

Re: [sussex_mug] Upgrade to iPhoto 11

2011-11-25 Thread Catherine Hunt
On 25 Nov 2011, at 20:52, ARMS wrote: Hi, I am still on iPhoto 9 v 8.1.2 but now that I am on OSX 10.7.2 and iCloud my MobileMe gallery will not sync, I just get an invalid userid message. So, I am assuming that I need to upgrade to iPhoto 11 but the reviews are awful. People seem to be

Re: [sussex_mug] Box.net

2011-10-14 Thread Catherine Hunt
Thank you for the info, Russell. I have had a box.net account for a few years, but had forgotten about it, as I just use Dropbox all the time. I've now downloaded the app, and they have confirmed the free 50 GB storage. Sounds too good to be true, but there don't seem to be any strings. Best

Re: [sussex_mug] Stop motion cartoons?

2011-09-19 Thread Catherine Hunt
I'm an escaped primary teacher. We used istopmotion at the Apple Teacher Institute, with impressive, easy results. I've used it with all ages of primary children also with SEN pupils - I think it is splendid. This site has lots of info about how to use it with school-aged children. Best

Re: [sussex_mug] Stop motion cartoons?

2011-09-19 Thread Catherine Hunt
Oops - forgot to mention the site - http://web.mac.com/barbaraainscough/Barbara_Ainscough/Animation_Resources.html Catherine On 19 Sep 2011, at 13:37, Catherine Hunt wrote: I'm an escaped primary teacher. We used istopmotion at the Apple Teacher Institute, with impressive, easy results

Re: [sussex_mug] Here's a Basics4Mac Tip from gilliansnox...@yahoo.co.uk

2011-09-13 Thread Catherine Hunt
Thanks Gilly - I found Lion Tweaks really useful. I have now restored my scroll bars (hooray) and can now see my library fully. Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk On 13 Sep 2011, at 09:27, gilliansnox...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: This tip (from the Basics4Mac that I receive daily)

[sussex_mug] Application Support Mystery in Lion

2011-07-24 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear All - I've just spent a long time searching for my user Application Support folder on my new Lion setup. Having searched fruitlessly, and thinking I must be going mad. I googled it. Turns out that Apple have hidden the user Application Support folder by default. But there is a way round

Re: [sussex_mug] Virgin Broadband

2011-07-22 Thread Catherine Hunt
Thanks for all the feedback about Vrigin Broadband 50MB. We already have our TV-Phone-Broadband package with Virgin, so are likely to stay with them. Sounds like it's a good service (exciting stuff!) Best wishes Catherine On 22 Jul 2011, at 11:00, Frank Kennedy wrote It doesn't seem to

Re: [sussex_mug] Lion

2011-07-21 Thread Catherine Hunt
HI Gilly - I too thought that I would wait a little while to install Lion, in case of any teething problems. But then I changed my mind and decided I couldn't wait. I installed it yesterday without any problems, and I'm very impressed. It looks so beautiful - worth it for the new iCal and

Re: [sussex_mug] Lion

2011-07-21 Thread Catherine Hunt
, Catherine Hunt wrote: HI Gilly - I too thought that I would wait a little while to install Lion, in case of any teething problems. But then I changed my mind and decided I couldn't wait. I installed it yesterday without any problems, and I'm very impressed. It looks so beautiful - worth

[sussex_mug] Virgin Broadband

2011-07-21 Thread Catherine Hunt
Dear All, Has anyone signed up for Virgin 30MB broadband, and, if so, what are your thoughts? Best wishes Catherine www.catherinehunt.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to

Re: [sussex_mug] Web design software

2011-07-14 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Andrew - I started using RW as a beginnner last year. I went through some steep learning curves, but I feel it has been worth it. At the beginning I subscribed to http://www.rapidweaverclassroom.com/ It was helpful, and I think they had a special offer at the time, so it wasn't too

Re: [sussex_mug] Web design software

2011-07-14 Thread Catherine Hunt
It does indeed - I like the fact that it was easy to customise it. On Martin Douglas' recommendation I've just downloaded Paul Bradworth's book on RW, and I notice that he also seems to have used Candy. It's all good. http://www.paulbradforth.com/books/index.html His site also includes top

Re: [sussex_mug] finder tool bar icons are missing

2011-07-11 Thread Catherine Hunt
On 11 Jul 2011, at 10:48, carole cornish wrote: Hi My finder tool bar icons are missing, just words only, how do I get them back? Regards Carole Cornish Click on View in the Finder Menu. Select Customise Toolbar from the options At the bottom left of the window that opens there

Re: [sussex_mug] finder tool bar icons are missing

2011-07-11 Thread Catherine Hunt
, at 12:53 pm, Catherine Hunt wrote: On 11 Jul 2011, at 10:48, carole cornish wrote: Hi My finder tool bar icons are missing, just words only, how do I get them back? Regards Carole Cornish Click on View in the Finder Menu. Select Customise Toolbar from the options

Re: [sussex_mug] Amazon

2011-07-05 Thread Catherine Hunt
Hi Ranulph - I have just contacted Amazon about a Kensington Phone Charger, which stopped working after a couple of months. I've been through the Amazon stages, and I've been contacted by the seller, so I know that it has worked. This is what I did - Go to Your Account Click the yellow View

Re: [sussex_mug] Mobileme Sharing Certificate

2011-06-22 Thread Catherine Hunt
: Catherine Hunt ca...@mac.com Reply-To: smug@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:37:59 +0100 To: smug@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [sussex_mug] Mobileme Sharing Certificate An update... Everything is now working well with the site. I've just logged on, and at the same time Mobileme

[sussex_mug] Mobileme Sharing Certificate

2011-06-21 Thread Catherine Hunt
choose the correct certificate and press continue. Best wishes Catherine Catherine Hunt www.catherinehunt.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com

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