[sussex_mug] Membership

2024-01-18 Thread Derek Cross
Hi Smuggers I’m just checking to see if I’m still a member – if I am please kindly confirm! Cheers, Derek -- 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] Smuggers Test2

2022-11-11 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Do I still have problems sending emails to this group? If you receive this email please will you kindly let me know. Best wishes, Derek -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[sussex_mug] Smuggers test 1

2022-11-08 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers I haven’t received any Smug messages recently. Maybe there’s an issue. To test it, can any members who receive this email kindly let me know please? Best wishes, Derek -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group"

[sussex_mug] Oki colour laser printer installation

2021-11-09 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers Since upgrading to Big Sur (v11.6) my laser printer (Oki C531dn) hasn’t appeared on my computers' printer list. I’ve dowloaded and installed the latest driver for this printer from Oki but I can’t seem to get it to add to the printer list via System Preferences “Printers

Re: [sussex_mug] Google Maps issue.

2021-08-02 Thread Derek Cross
; > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > >> On 1 Aug 2021, at 13:12, 'Paul R Owen' via Sussex Mac User Group >> mailto:smug@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >> >> I object to Googl

[sussex_mug] Google Maps issue.

2021-08-01 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers I don’t know whether Google have changed access to their maps or I’ve inadvertently done something (OS 10.15.7), but when I try and access the maps I get the message as on the attached screenshot. Any suggestions gratefully received. Thank you, Derek -- You received th

Re: [sussex_mug] Changing the name for track changes

2021-07-03 Thread Derek Cross
Thanks Graham, this seems have done it: To change your username in Microsoft Word 2016 for Mac, go to the Word menu in the Mac's tool bar and select Preferences. In the Preferences box, click the User Information icon and enter your preferred name and initials, then check the box next to the op

Re: [sussex_mug] Changing the name for track changes

2021-07-03 Thread Derek Cross
n 3 Jul 2021, at 13:02, Derek Cross wrote: > > Good afternoon Smuggers > > I’m using track changes in Word for Mac 16.49 for a document of my wife on my > computer. The corrections come up with my name – how can I change the > corrections to her name? > > Many tha

[sussex_mug] Changing the name for track changes

2021-07-03 Thread Derek Cross
Good afternoon Smuggers I’m using track changes in Word for Mac 16.49 for a document of my wife on my computer. The corrections come up with my name – how can I change the corrections to her name? Many thanks, Derek -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [sussex_mug] Cutting off

2021-06-16 Thread Derek Cross
t; 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 16 Ju

[sussex_mug] Cutting off

2021-06-16 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers My wife has to have long zoom type meetings that go on for hours. It's a MoJ system. If we get a telephone call via our domestic landline durian her conference it freezes and she has to disconnect and reconnect again. Apart from disconnecting our phone, is there a way of

Re: [sussex_mug] Printer setup banjaxed

2021-05-21 Thread Derek Cross
Have you tried printing via Acrobat (rather than Preview)? Cheers, Derek > On 21 May 2021, at 10:13, Ben Rubinstein wrote: > > > On my 2012 MacBook Pro running 10.14.6, I normally have a bunch of printers > set up - my home printer, the printer at my office (remember offices?), other > printe

Re: [sussex_mug] Ping volume

2021-05-18 Thread Derek Cross
It’s sorted now, thanks Jason. Derek > On 18 May 2021, at 13:55, 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > Their emails or yours? > > If yours, which client? > > cheers, > > J > > On 18 May 2021, at 9:37, Derek Cross wrote: > &

Re: [sussex_mug] Ping volume

2021-05-18 Thread Derek Cross
>> > > wrote: >> > >> If you are using Apple Mail you can turn off (or change) the message alert >> sound in the General tab of preferences. >> >> >>> On 18 May 2021, at 09:37, Derek Cross >> > wrote: >>> >>> Good m

Re: [sussex_mug] Ping volume

2021-05-18 Thread Derek Cross
Many thanks, now ping-less! Derek > On 18 May 2021, at 09:41, 'C Staples' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > If you are using Apple Mail you can turn off (or change) the message alert > sound in the General tab of preferences. > > >> On 18 May 202

[sussex_mug] Ping volume

2021-05-18 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers I’ve got an online conference all week and to hear it I have to turn the iMac volume up, this means I keep getting loud pings when emails arrive. This is very irritating, is there a way of reduce the ping volume only, if not how do I turn it off? Many thanks for suggestio

Re: [sussex_mug] favour - graphic clean-up

2021-03-19 Thread Derek Cross
PDF experts think that the PDF viewer isn’t very good and recommend just using, if possible, the Acrobat Reader. Derek > On 19 Mar 2021, at 17:51, 'andrew lancaster' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > Thank you for that! I ad NO IDEA that preview was so useful! > > Andrew > > >> On 19

Re: [sussex_mug] VoiceOver on to off.

2021-03-19 Thread Derek Cross
; MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration > 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 t

Re: [sussex_mug] VoiceOver on to off.

2021-03-19 Thread Derek Cross
y 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 19 Mar 2021, at 08:24, Derek Cross wrote: > > Good mornin

Re: [sussex_mug] Sending large file

2021-03-02 Thread Derek Cross
Oh, good luck. Derek > On 2 Mar 2021, at 18:07, Virginia Routh wrote: > > Actually, it is going to an agent. I used the word publisher to make things > clear. I think I’m nearly there! > >> On 2 Mar 2021, at 18:00, Derek Cross wrote: >> >> Are you

Re: [sussex_mug] Sending large file

2021-03-02 Thread Derek Cross
Are you sending the MS exclusively to one publisher or to several? Derek > On 2 Mar 2021, at 17:12, Virginia Routh wrote: > > Good point! I’m thinking in the wrong paradigm - that the manuscript will > disappear into the ether after 7 days. But as you point out, they probably > download it a

Re: [sussex_mug] Sending large file

2021-03-01 Thread Derek Cross
Most trade publishers don’t accept unsolicited manuscripts – and those publishers who do, such as professional and academic publishers, required just a synopsis, a couple of sample chapters, prospective market etc. Regards Derek (Cross Publishing Services) > On 1 Mar 2021, at 18:05, Virgi

Re: [sussex_mug] Sending large file

2021-03-01 Thread Derek Cross
You can use something like: https://derek-cross.wetransfer.com/ Regards, Derek > On 1 Mar 2021, at 11:26, Virginia Routh wrote: > > I want to send my book to a publisher as an attachment to an email. I have > compressed it to a zip file but it is still to large to send. Can Smuggers > advise

Re: [sussex_mug] Big Sur and Backups

2021-02-24 Thread Derek Cross
Members might find this book useful: https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/big-sur/ Cheers, Derek > On 24 Feb 2021, at 16:01, 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > On 24 Feb 2021, at 13:19, Tony Crooks wrote: > >> I think that this is wor

Re: [sussex_mug] Photos

2021-01-29 Thread Derek Cross
Maybe have a look at Adobe Lightroom. The Photography Plan includes Photoshop, and updates as they become available, Lightroom and cloud storage and costs about £10 a month. Maybe overkill for your purposes. Derek > On 29 Jan 2021, at 14:30, Virginia Routh wrote: > > One of my lockdown resoluti

Re: [sussex_mug] Greetings

2021-01-03 Thread Derek Cross
Yes, happy new year to all and, as with others, especially St Sam! Derek > On 3 Jan 2021, at 11:45, 'Philip Tomlinson' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > Ditto. Happy New Year everyone in this treasured group of people who keep the > free, open, generous and curious spirit of earlier days

[sussex_mug] Do Adobe apps work on Apple computers that use the M1 chip?

2020-12-24 Thread Derek Cross
Some smugglers may find this helpful. https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/apple-silicon-m1-chip.html Merry Christmas! Derek -- 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 e

Re: [sussex_mug] Taking a screen shot on an iPad Pro

2020-12-17 Thread Derek Cross
re do I find the screen shot I just took? > > Gilly > > > > On 17 Dec 2020, at 18:07, Derek Cross wrote: > > Press the top (on/off) button and the bottom (home) button at the same time. > You can subsequently Edit the image to crop it, brighten it etc. > Der

Re: [sussex_mug] Taking a screen shot on an iPad Pro

2020-12-17 Thread Derek Cross
Press the top (on/off) button and the bottom (home) button at the same time. You can subsequently Edit the image to crop it, brighten it etc. Derek > On 17 Dec 2020, at 17:40, 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > It's changed over the years (eg used to be 'power button and home

Re: [sussex_mug] Saving screen shots

2020-12-10 Thread Derek Cross
d prefer to > write a short explanation first, and then add the scanned item. > > Gilly > > 31 Castle Street > Wallingford > OX10 8DL > 01491 825178 > 07943 409403 > > > > > On 10 Dec 2020, at 10:27, Derek Cross wrote: > > Good morning Smugge

[sussex_mug] Saving screen shots

2020-12-10 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers I just came across this, which you may find useful – I certainly did! Cheers, Derek For those of us who have to design with application screenshots... improvements in Mac OS (as of Mojave) let you choose where your screenshots are saved besides dumping to the desktop (a

Re: [sussex_mug] Help!

2020-11-12 Thread Derek Cross
Thank you. D > On 12 Nov 2020, at 13:31, Virginia Routh wrote: > > I’m creating it in Scrivener. Elements is name of external disk. > >> On 12 Nov 2020, at 12:23, Derek Cross wrote: >> >> Hi Virginia >> Are you creating your book in Adobe Elements – or

Re: [sussex_mug] Help!

2020-11-12 Thread Derek Cross
Hi Virginia Are you creating your book in Adobe Elements – or is that the name of an external disk, or something ? Cheers, Derek > On 12 Nov 2020, at 12:14, Virginia Routh wrote: > > Thanks, Stephen. I’ll look at YouTube video. BTW I love your quotes. > > > From my iPhone > >> On 12 Nov 20

Re: [sussex_mug] Dropbox nightmare

2020-10-27 Thread Derek Cross
Linkedin Learning have an online video tutorial on using Dropbox (I don’t know how good it is, but Keith Gilbert is usually very good). You can get 30-days free access: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-dropbox-2?trk=learning-serp_learning_search-card&upsellOrderOrigin=homepage-learning_l

[sussex_mug] Automator

2020-10-25 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers I’ve been playing around with Automator to combine several MSWord documents into one document. I’ve been able to do this action successfully, but I get the impression that the Automator facility has been deprecated. Has anyone any information on this matter? Regards, Der

Re: [sussex_mug] Help with a photo

2020-06-25 Thread Derek Cross
I can do it. Regards Derek > On 25 Jun 2020, at 17:35, Martin wrote: > > Dear fellow Sussex MUG members, > > I have a photo of a dear colleague and friend from 2004 who has, sadly passed > away. The photo is him having a coffee (with me, I took the photo). > Unfortunately I also captured anot

Re: [sussex_mug] Help with a MacBook Air

2020-05-19 Thread Derek Cross
Many thanks Sam (as usual!). I’ll pass on the info. By the way, I bought the RAM and easily installed it on my iMac. Thanks again. Derek > On 19 May 2020, at 08:43, Derek Cross wrote: > > Good morning Smuggers > > A young person in our village has a problem with her MacBook A

[sussex_mug] Help with a MacBook Air

2020-05-19 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers A young person in our village has a problem with her MacBook Air – she states “it’s not working”. I asked her details of the OS etc but she doesn't know them. She posted the two (attached) screen shots. I suggested she started it in Safe Mode and sent her the following i

Re: [sussex_mug] Video editing processor recommendation

2020-05-16 Thread Derek Cross
Tony > Sent from my iPad > >> On 16 May 2020, at 10:10, Derek Cross wrote: >> >> Good morning Smuggers >> >> I have a late 2014 iMac (Retina 27inch OS Mojave) with 8GB of RAM. I’m >> considering adding another 8GB of RAM – the attached scree

Re: [sussex_mug] Safari issue

2020-04-21 Thread Derek Cross
my iPad Pro. > > Try clearing the Page cache or some other/all of the caches in Safari on your > Mac and see if that does the job. > > Cheers, > > Stephen > > You meet your destiny on the road you take to avoid it. ~ Carl Jung > >> On 20 Apr 2020, at

[sussex_mug] Safari issue

2020-04-20 Thread Derek Cross
Good afternoon Smuggers I frequently access the two websites below on my MacBook Pro using Safari. In the last couple of days I haven’t been able to access them using Safari (I can access other sites with Safari on my MacBook Pro without any problems). I can access these two sites using Google

Re: [sussex_mug] What happened in bed this morning!

2020-04-08 Thread Derek Cross
g it in (I can imagine that being > considered a feature not a bug) and that got triggered? > > On 8 Apr 2020, at 15:24, Derek Cross wrote: > > That’s what I mean, I can understand the router reseting and the smart lights > coming on – we also have an Echo that can control th

Re: [sussex_mug] What happened in bed this morning!

2020-04-08 Thread Derek Cross
t; > Sounds like a very short power cut reset everything - we get those > occasionally. Is there anything like an oven clock that got reset and is now > flashing? That would explain the loss of wifi as the router would have to > restart. Less sure about the blanket! > > On 8

Re: [sussex_mug] What happened in bed this morning!

2020-04-08 Thread Derek Cross
t; luxurious life you lead, Derek. > >> On 8 Apr 2020, at 10:24, Derek Cross wrote: >> >> Good morning smugglers, >> >> This is not exactly a Mac issue but I’m intrigued and kind of worried about >> this phenomena. >> >> I was in bed this

[sussex_mug] What happened in bed this morning!

2020-04-08 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning smugglers, This is not exactly a Mac issue but I’m intrigued and kind of worried about this phenomena. I was in bed this morning reading my newspaper on my iPad and I suddenly lost my Wi-Fi connection. That’s not a drama in itself of course, and after a bit it reconnected. But the

Re: [sussex_mug] Space bar issue

2020-04-05 Thread Derek Cross
be awful. Belinda’s family are fun to be with > and there is lots of room in this house to get away from them. > I miss you! I will really appreciate our Wigmore concerts together once this > awful business is over. > > >> On 5 Apr 2020, at 11:50, Derek Cross wro

[sussex_mug] Space bar issue

2020-04-05 Thread Derek Cross
Good moaning Smuggers The space bar on my MacBook Pro is sticking (closing up spaces between wordsasyoutype). Any suggestions most welcome. 13-inch 2018 OS 10.14.6 Best wishes, Derek -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group

Re: [sussex_mug] Safari issue

2020-03-31 Thread Derek Cross
ed or confidential information. > > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > > >> On 31 Mar 2020, at 17:17, Derek Cross wrote: >> >> Hi Smuggers >> >> I’m having issues with my wife’s M

[sussex_mug] Safari issue

2020-03-31 Thread Derek Cross
Hi Smuggers I’m having issues with my wife’s MacBook Air (OS 10.14.6). Chrome is working OK (as is Mail) but there are suddenly issues with Safari, her preferred browser. When launched it immediately closes down again, with the report (attached) displayed. Any suggestions , gratefully receive

Re: [sussex_mug] Sending large size files

2020-03-16 Thread Derek Cross
tter: @robbeattie > Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing > <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> > and 101 Things to do in a Shed > <http://www.amazon.co.uk/101-Things-To-Do-Shed/dp/0091906113> > > On Mon, 16 Mar 2020 at 09:59, Derek Cross &l

[sussex_mug] Sending large size files

2020-03-16 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers Which application do you recommend for mailing larger files? Thanks, Derek -- 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 to smug+

Re: [sussex_mug] File sharing between users

2020-02-03 Thread Derek Cross
Hi Andy Not sure exactly what you’re after, but maybe SmugMug might be worth a look. https://www.smugmug.com Regards Derek > On 3 Feb 2020, at 13:10, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > > I’m not sure you can do that reliably, especially if you have iCloud Photos > Library enabled. > > You could put t

[sussex_mug] App recommendation

2019-12-04 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers I’m setting up my wife’s new iPad Air. She will be using it partly for reading and marking-up PDF reports. I also have a first generation Apple Pencil. Which app do people recommend for this task of using the pencil? Many thanks, Derek -- You received this message becau

Re: [sussex_mug] unsupported image format

2019-12-03 Thread Derek Cross
Try this, on your iPhone: Settings > Camera > Formats - tick Most Compatible – see if the pics taken after that can be opened. Cheers, Derek > On 3 Dec 2019, at 17:57, 'andrew lancaster' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > Hi. I’ve just taken some photos using my new iPhone XR and when I t

Re: [sussex_mug] Size of page

2019-11-25 Thread Derek Cross
If you email the image of the plan to me I can enlarge it for you. Derek > On 25 Nov 2019, at 16:14, Virginia Routh wrote: > > Can somebody advise me? Plans for my new kitchen have been sent to me as an > attachment to an email. I can open them and I can enlarge them by using the > zoom fac

Re: [sussex_mug] Catalina

2019-10-19 Thread Derek Cross
Absolutely – make haste slowly ! Derek > On 19 Oct 2019, at 11:04, 'Paul R Owen' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > Here’s one option to keep 32bit apps running in Catalina. > >

Re: [sussex_mug] Catalina

2019-10-18 Thread Derek Cross
Yes, ensure your important apps will work under Catalina, for example I won’t update until I’ve had the all-clear from Adobe for running InDesign CC Derek > On 18 Oct 2019, at 20:28, 'Phil Tomlinson' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > What opinions do people have about Catalina? Today my i

Re: [sussex_mug] Unclutter

2019-08-18 Thread Derek Cross
est you wait for a discounted version to appear. > > Paul Owen > >> On 18 Aug 2019, at 11:36, Derek Cross > <mailto:de...@cross1.co.uk>> wrote: >> >> How does “Unclutter” work, what does it do? >> >> Cheers, >> Derek >> >>

Re: [sussex_mug] Unclutter

2019-08-18 Thread Derek Cross
How does “Unclutter” work, what does it do? Cheers, Derek > On 18 Aug 2019, at 11:32, 'Paul R Owen' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > I agree with Stephen, > > Great idea, I bought it, but forget it's there! > > Autosaving the clipboard entries for future use is potentially the best >

Re: [sussex_mug] TalkTalk scam

2019-07-31 Thread Derek Cross
Hi John We’re all vulnerable to scams! Shouldn’t this be reported to the police? Cheers, Derek > On 31 Jul 2019, at 08:14, J.Sagues wrote: > > Hi All, > Help please. Does anybody know anything about this? > I’m normally ultra careful but this time have fallen foul of what seems to me > now to b

Re: [sussex_mug] Updating memory

2019-07-10 Thread Derek Cross
isn't enough, I > find). It might be that an SSD would give you what you want more effectively > than extra RAM. > > cheers > J > > On 10 Jul 2019, at 14:34, Derek Cross wrote: > > Good afternoon Smuggers > > I’m considering upgrading the memory in my iMa

Re: [sussex_mug] Updating memory

2019-07-10 Thread Derek Cross
main components. Howard > On Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 14:34:24 BST, Derek Cross > wrote: > > > Good afternoon Smuggers > > I’m considering upgrading the memory in my iMac from 8GB to 16GB. > > Can this be done and, if so, can I do it myself or should I take it to

Re: [sussex_mug] How to delete my backup folder

2019-06-18 Thread Derek Cross
ance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration > 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 sende

Re: [sussex_mug] How to delete my backup folder

2019-06-18 Thread Derek Cross
d & Wales, registration > 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. > >

Re: [sussex_mug] Spam

2019-06-18 Thread Derek Cross
Hi Andrew I use SpamSieve too, I wouldn’t be without it! Cheers, Derek > On 18 Jun 2019, at 11:22, 'andrew lancaster' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > I suspect it is because I use SpamSieve - and it has for some reason made a > 2cnd folder / mailbox? > > Andrew >> On 18 Jun 2019, at

Re: [sussex_mug] How to delete my backup folder

2019-06-18 Thread Derek Cross
olely 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 18 Jun 2019, at 10:05, Derek Cross > <mailto:de...@cross1.co.uk>> w

Re: [sussex_mug] How to delete my backup folder

2019-06-18 Thread Derek Cross
his email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > > > On 17 Jun 2019, at 08:34, Derek Cross <mailto:de...@cross1.co.uk>> wrote: > > Good morning Smuggers > > I recently upgraded my Mini iPad. I backed up my old iPad, via my

[sussex_mug] Mac information resources

2019-06-04 Thread Derek Cross
Morning smugglers I was renewing my membership to tidbits this morning https://tidbits.com and it occurred to me that members may not be aware of this useful Mac resource (I pay $20 a year). It also occurred to me that maybe members have other Mac resources that they use that they might like

[sussex_mug] Apple launches new MacBook Pros

2019-05-23 Thread Derek Cross
For those interested in these things! https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac/macbook-pro-2019-3692487/?bt_ee=Vmdv6Q3fsIum%2FT6Pm%2BX7%2B4nA%2BV%2B%2FcJZQ2czLRaidwALhttWtB4suUQsMcdVeS8Xu&bt_ts=1558607732456

Re: [sussex_mug] iPad mini problem

2019-05-11 Thread Derek Cross
Ambulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration > 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 a

[sussex_mug] iPad mini problem

2019-05-11 Thread Derek Cross
Morning Smuggers I recently bought the new iPad mini 5; it’s smashing! I gave my old iPad mini 2 to my daughter. I deleted my contents, and she set it up as a new user. She tells me, it’s working perfectly, but if she moves it, it turns itself off! Any suggestions for a remedy gratefully recei

Re: [sussex_mug] 7th Gen i5 or 8th Gen i3?

2019-05-10 Thread Derek Cross
Depends on the kind of work you do, if you’re editing video for example, you want the most powerful computer you can afford to buy. For office stuff, anything will do. IMO Cheers Derek > On 10 May 2019, at 16:55, mac98aop wrote: > > Just wondering if I'd really notice the difference in the abo

Re: [sussex_mug] Clarks scam

2019-05-07 Thread Derek Cross
ay. > I hope you get your money back. > Nick > > Sent from my iPad > > On 5 May 2019, at 20:50, Derek Cross <mailto:de...@cross1.co.uk>> wrote: > >> Hi Nick >> >> You know what they say, if it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t! >> >

Re: [sussex_mug] iTunes alternative?

2019-05-05 Thread Derek Cross
I’m trying out TIDAL – https://tidal.com The sound via Blue Tooth to my new Samsung Sound Bar HWN850 (13 speakers and a subwoofer) is great. The offer a 30-day free trial. Derek > On 5 May 2019, at 10:10, 'Nigel K Proctor' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > Try Sonar

Re: [sussex_mug] Clarks scam

2019-05-04 Thread Derek Cross
> investigated…however, the crime will be loged and included in the mounting > internet fraud offences thus reported to police. > regards, > Tony Phillips > tony...@gmail.com <mailto:tony...@gmail.com> > > > > >> On 4 May 2019, at 13:10, Derek Cross >

Re: [sussex_mug] Clarks scam

2019-05-04 Thread Derek Cross
I was able to report the matter online, via the Kent Police website, so it was easy to do. Cheers, Derek > On 4 May 2019, at 12:51, Derek Cross wrote: > > I don’t want to waste busy police time for a scam that probably came from > outside this country, but out of interest I’ll p

Re: [sussex_mug] Clarks scam

2019-05-04 Thread Derek Cross
t; >> On May 4, 2019 at 12:24, mailto:sclenmur...@gmail.com>> >> wrote: >> >> Bad news Derek, >> >> Your first port of call would be citizens advice probably followed by >> trading standards. >> >> All the best >> Steve &

Re: [sussex_mug] Printing via wi-fi

2019-04-23 Thread Derek Cross
istered company in England & Wales, registration > 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

Re: [sussex_mug] Printing via wi-fi

2019-04-23 Thread Derek Cross
please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > >> On 23 Apr 2019, at 09:20, Derek Cross > <mailto:de...@cross1.co.uk>> wrote: >> >> Good morning smuggers, >> >> I hope you all had a restful Easter. >> >> I’ve recent

Re: [sussex_mug] Printing via wi-fi

2019-04-23 Thread Derek Cross
heck that the router sees > the printer. > > You could also contact Zen Support as they may help with router settings. > > Regards, > > Tony > Sent from my iPad > > On 23 Apr 2019, at 09:20, Derek Cross <mailto:de...@cross1.co.uk>> wrote: > >&g

[sussex_mug] Printing via wi-fi

2019-04-23 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning smuggers, I hope you all had a restful Easter. I’ve recently upgraded my router to cope with my upgrade to high speed broadband (via Zen Internet). All has gone well except my wife can’t now print from her MacBook Air OS 10.14.3 via wi-fi to her Samsung SCX-3200 printer. Any sugg

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Upgrading my Mini iPad help

2019-04-19 Thread Derek Cross
t; On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 6:09:52 AM UTC+1, Derek Cross wrote: > Morning Smuggers > > I’m going to upgrade my old iPad Mini 2 to the new iPad Mini, that’s just > been announced. > > Can I transfer my apps and settings etc, from the old one to the new one and, > if so,

Re: [sussex_mug] Second try!

2019-04-16 Thread Derek Cross
acambulance.co.uk/> >>> MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration >>> number 8466597 >>> >>> This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain >>> privileged or confidential information. >

[sussex_mug] Upgrading my Mini iPad help

2019-04-15 Thread Derek Cross
Morning Smuggers I’m going to upgrade my old iPad Mini 2 to the new iPad Mini, that’s just been announced. Can I transfer my apps and settings etc, from the old one to the new one and, if so, what’s the best way? (I have a Mac laptop with Mojave and iMazing software, if that helps!) Many than

[sussex_mug] Second try!

2019-04-15 Thread Derek Cross
Afternoon Smuggers I emailed this out this morning, and I’m not sure it was received – did anyone see it? I’m going to upgrade my old iPad Mini 2 to the new iPad Mini, that’s just been announced. Can I transfer my apps and settings etc, from the old one to the new one and, if so, what’s the b

Re: [sussex_mug] New Mac Mini

2019-03-02 Thread Derek Cross
I would think, if it’s a new Mac, it will come with Mojave already installed. Derek > On 2 Mar 2019, at 12:59, 'Phil Ward' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > Afternoon all, > > I’ve just taken the plunge and ordered a new Mac Mini to replace my trusty > but tired iMac. The Mac Mini will a

[sussex_mug] Mac malware found stealing cryptocurrency

2019-02-05 Thread Derek Cross
Morning Smuggers You may be interested in this article just published by Macworld (not, I suppose, that many of us have any cryptocurrency!)s: https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac-software/cookieminer-cryptocurrency-3691489/?bt_ee=GlFH0ESx6wDxkg%2FngLz3f4BoSdvRw5CiKqa%2BNBVPBAXlhRPeKjgdJueEpdswkn

[sussex_mug] Deleting old emails.

2018-12-23 Thread Derek Cross
Happy Christmas Smuggers! A friend has just obtained an iPad and when he set it up he received about 2000 old emails. He wants to know if there’s a quick way to delete them all in one go. Any suggestions gratefully received. Derek -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [sussex_mug] How to have email address and postcode available

2018-12-11 Thread Derek Cross
Not at all! D > On 11 Dec 2018, at 16:11, Gillian Snoxall wrote: > > Sorry, Derek! I keep forgetting there are other Derek’s around. > > Gilly > > >> On 11 Dec 2018, at 16:07, Derek Cross wrote: >> >> I thought you were talking about me for a couple

Re: [sussex_mug] How to have email address and postcode available

2018-12-11 Thread Derek Cross
I thought you were talking about me for a couple of seconds! Derek > On 11 Dec 2018, at 16:05, Gillian Snoxall wrote: > > Can anyone tell me how I can arrange to have my email address and/or postcode > constantly available so that i just have to touch with one click it to type > it? > (Derek h

Re: [sussex_mug] Should I put my Photo library on iCloud?

2018-12-11 Thread Derek Cross
I agree with Sam, belt and braces! Might be worth looking using Lightroom for processing and cataloguing your images. The Adobe Photography plan includes the latest version of Photoshop and Lightroom for use on two computers for about £10 a month. Derek > On 11 Dec 2018, at 09:22, Sam - MacAmbul

Re: [sussex_mug] iPad junk

2018-12-11 Thread Derek Cross
lely 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 Dec 2018, at 08:47, Derek Cross > <mailto:de...@cross1.co.u

[sussex_mug] iPad junk

2018-12-11 Thread Derek Cross
Good morning Smuggers A friend of mine has an iPad, when I send him an email it goes straight into his Junk. How does he overcome that? Many thanks, Derek -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [sussex_mug] Printing Avery Mini labels

2018-12-05 Thread Derek Cross
Hi Diana Were you able to use my suggestion to print labels? Regards, Derek > On 3 Dec 2018, at 19:48, Derek Cross wrote: > > Try MSWord: > > Tools > Labels > Options > > Drop down menu (Label Products), select Avery A4/A5 and the ref number for 65 > mini labe

Re: [sussex_mug] Printing Avery Mini labels

2018-12-03 Thread Derek Cross
Try MSWord: Tools > Labels > Options Drop down menu (Label Products), select Avery A4/A5 and the ref number for 65 mini labels: L7651 Derek > On 3 Dec 2018, at 18:05, 'Diana' via Sussex Mac User Group > wrote: > > Hi, > > I am trying to print on Avery Mini labels using my Mac Mini. I can

Re: [sussex_mug] Irritating Task Bar

2018-11-19 Thread Derek Cross
If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > >> On 19 Nov 2018, at 11:38, Derek Cross > <mailto:de...@cross1.co.uk>> wrote: >> >> Hi Smuggers >> >> I recently bought the new MacBo

[sussex_mug] Irritating Task Bar

2018-11-19 Thread Derek Cross
Hi Smuggers I recently bought the new MacBook Pro 13” 2018. It’s wonderful, except for the Task Bar. Frequently when typing a left-hand finger strays onto the Escape key and you loose what you’re typing or a right hand fingers strays on to Sri and that starts! It’s really really irritating. IMO

Re: [sussex_mug] Slow MacOS Preview (Sierra)

2018-11-19 Thread Derek Cross
It’s much better too view PDFs on the Acrobat Reader rather than Mac Preview. Derek > On 19 Nov 2018, at 11:07, Graham Street > wrote: > > Anyone seen or have a solution for this ... ? > > After several (not measured how many) days of doing similar previews, I try a > macOS preview to do a 'q

Re: [sussex_mug] SD Card file recovery

2018-11-06 Thread Derek Cross
snazzy app, but did exactly what it said on the tin. > > I sent the developer a donation to express our heartfelt gratitude! > > Adam > > On Friday, October 12, 2018 at 4:58:37 PM UTC+1, steve.d...@btinternet.com > wrote: > Hi, > > It’s a Sandisk Extreme Pro >

Re: [sussex_mug] Blue and white G3 Help

2018-10-24 Thread Derek Cross
ably work! > > Nostalgia, eh... I remember those days...machine crashed daily...in the whole > 1990s the only app that never brought down the whole OS was BBEdit;) > > Glad you got it all working. Amazing when you think how old it is... > > cheers > Jason > > >

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