Re: [sussex_mug] Re: ADMIN: New admin sought

2020-10-08 Thread Michael Simpson
Me too, you’ve done a great job in the past 7years. Sorry to see you go. All the very best as you go. Michael S Sent from my iPhone 8 On 7 Oct 2020, at 12:34 pm, gilliansnox...@gmail.com wrote:  Me too! You’ve done a great job, Adam (following on other excellent administrators). Thank you

Re: [sussex_mug] Odd entry in Apple Maps

2020-07-17 Thread Michael Simpson
On 4 Apr 2020, at 18:01, Michael Simpson wrote: Thanks Tony, I should have said this is on my iPhone, the markers don’t show on either MacBook Pro or iPad Air3. All I get when tapping either if the markers is what I showed in the screenshot. On 4 Apr 2020, at 4:44 pm, Michael Simpson wrote

Re: [sussex_mug] How long has SMUG been going?

2020-04-05 Thread Michael Simpson
Although up in Scotland, couldn’t get much further from you guys I joined Sussex Mug in 2003. You were the only guys who gave useful answers not just pointing you to another piece of information as a newcomer to computers and Apple had no idea what I was reading. I remember Jason Kitcat

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Excel Macro Problem error in macro corrected.

2020-02-10 Thread Michael Simpson
Problem solved change the 4 to 3 in the second row of “Range(Cells” and you get five columns, change the 4 to 5 and you get six columns. I know you’ll all be itching to know this since you ignored it in droves hehe Michael S Sent from my iPad Air 3 On 1 Feb 2020, at 12:36, Michael Simpson

[sussex_mug] Re: Excel Macro Problem error in macro corrected.

2020-02-01 Thread Michael Simpson
SMS£0.00 28 Dec 22:57 07728 224218 SMS£0.00 29Dec 11:02 07638 224458 SMS£0.00 29 Dec 20:52 07931 348694 SMS£0.00 —— On 26 Jan 2020, at 1:28 am, Michael Simpson wrote:  Hi Folks, I have a sorting problem in my spreadsheet caused by BT when sorting their

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone 8 Wi-Fi

2019-09-15 Thread Michael Simpson
%3F> Regards Michael S Sent from my iPhone 8 On 19 Jul 2019, at 1:22 am, Michael Simpson mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Hi Jason, yes restarted many times. I have spoken to BT, EE and of course Apple, I have taken it to Apple store in Aberdeen whom took it and updated it w

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone 8 Wi-Fi

2019-07-18 Thread Michael Simpson
@googlegroups.com>> wrote: It might sound daft but have you restarted it recently? On 17 Jul 2019, at 16:10, Michael Simpson wrote: High folks, I’ve had my iPhone 8 for over a year now and found many many differences from my iPhone 5 that I didn’t like with the way it connects with my

Re: when threads combine: wireless printers and [sussex_mug] insomniac mac

2019-07-17 Thread Michael Simpson
I had a similar problem sleep refused to work and spent ages looking for something still running until I put the mouse in the sleep bar from the Menu then lift the mouse from the desk, then click it in the air, then switch the mouse off Magic Mouse. Problem solved. It was simply mechanical, I

[sussex_mug] iPhone 8 Wi-Fi

2019-07-17 Thread Michael Simpson
High folks, I’ve had my iPhone 8 for over a year now and found many many differences from my iPhone 5 that I didn’t like with the way it connects with my Apple Watch 2 but have come to live with it. This big problem is with Wi-Fi, on many occasions on entering a web address the phone does

Re: [sussex_mug] iPad Air 3 and Microsoft Word, Excel

2019-05-22 Thread Michael Simpson
mbulance mailto:i...@macambulance.co.uk>> wrote: Have you tried signing into office on the iPad Pro using that account? Just to test Sam On 12 May 2019, at 18:37, Michael Simpson mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Resolved, well kind off. Opened MSN.com<http://MSN.com>, Sign i

Re: [sussex_mug] iPad Air 3 and Microsoft Word, Excel

2019-05-12 Thread Michael Simpson
rosoft account and sign in to MSN.com<http://MSN.com>. I was just discovered wia my wife that you don’t need a registered copy of of Office you just need a Microsoft Account. Thanks for all your assistance as usual Sam. Regards Michael S On 10 May 2019, at 18:53, Michael Simpson mailto:

Re: [sussex_mug] iPad Air 3 and Microsoft Word, Excel

2019-05-10 Thread Michael Simpson
y the sender and delete the email immediately. On 9 May 2019, at 20:02, Michael Simpson mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Thanks Sam, only ever signed in to MSN, and Microsoft mail on everything, I have a purchase copy of Microsoft office, but only word, excel, and OneDrive which on

Re: [sussex_mug] iPad Air 3 and Microsoft Word, Excel

2019-05-10 Thread Michael Simpson
nly on iOS without a login (going back to when it > launched). > > Cheers > J > >> On 8 May 2019, at 23:48, Michael Simpson wrote: >> >> Hi folks got me a new iPad Air 3 but was not expecting to be locked out of >> Word or Excel unless I pay up to Off

Re: [sussex_mug] iPad Air 3 and Microsoft Word, Excel

2019-05-09 Thread Michael Simpson
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 and delete the email immediately. On 8 May 2

[sussex_mug] iPad Air 3 and Microsoft Word, Excel

2019-05-08 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi folks got me a new iPad Air 3 but was not expecting to be locked out of Word or Excel unless I pay up to Office 365. It seems that the App thinks I’ve a iPad Pro. Things are fine in my MacBook Pro using 2018 update, and fine on my iPhone 8, I can open Files created on the Mac on my iPhone

Re: [sussex_mug] Clarks scam

2019-05-08 Thread Michael Simpson
Derek, if you paid by credit card you must tell the card company because your details are free to pass on to anyone and you can have the card reused multiple times before you know. I once had my card details used by someone and it was picked up by the card company before I new about it. The

[sussex_mug] iPad Protection

2018-12-24 Thread Michael Simpson
This morning I dropped the TV controller down the back of the reclining armchair. Now this is a pig of a job to retrieve items however that’s not the point. The point is that I allowed my iPad to fall under the back left hand foot of the chair and I sat on it. I hadn’t noticed and my wife

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 12.1 Security Breach

2018-11-07 Thread Michael Simpson
ately. On 7 Nov 2018, at 18:35, Michael Simpson mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: I have been trying to find what the problem is with iOS 12.1 security breach found by Jose Rodriguez https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/11/01/ios-121-group-facetime-bug-allows-viewing-of-a-lo

[sussex_mug] iOS 12.1 Security Breach

2018-11-07 Thread Michael Simpson
I have been trying to find what the problem is with iOS 12.1 security breach found by Jose Rodriguez https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/11/01/ios-121-group-facetime-bug-allows-viewing-of-a-locked-iphones-contact-details According to this report You receive a call and once connected you

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone backup password on iTunes

2018-04-09 Thread Michael Simpson
land & 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. On 19 Mar 2018, at 20:41,

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone backup password on iTunes

2018-03-19 Thread Michael Simpson
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 2018, at 16:09, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Hi forgot

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone backup password on iTunes

2018-03-19 Thread Michael Simpson
Davies <ophioc...@me.com<mailto:ophioc...@me.com>> wrote: I had this then realised it had used my usual Mac login. I may be insulting your intelligence to sugget it but it seems worth checking... On 19 Mar 2018, at 16:09, Michael Simpson wrote: Hi forgotten password ti iPhone backu

[sussex_mug] iPhone backup password on iTunes

2018-03-19 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi forgotten password ti iPhone backup. Got a new iPhone and need password to copy info across. It should be in keychain, i think, but can’t find the correct address. HELP Kind regards Michael S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User

Re: [sussex_mug] Apple ID and phone no.

2018-03-03 Thread Michael Simpson
which it came from. If you haven’t already turned on revealing all email addresses in Preferences I would suggest it. It has made my life much easier. But I would treat it as fake until you have proved it’s not (but not by clicking on the link!!). Forward it to Apple? Nick On 3 Mar 2018, at 02:

Re: [sussex_mug] Apple ID and phone no.

2018-03-03 Thread Michael Simpson
Thanks Jason, I will remember this in future. It's certainly safe way to ask about dodgy info. Regards Michael S Sent from my iPhone 5 On 3 Mar 2018, at 15:12, Jason Davies <ophioc...@me.com<mailto:ophioc...@me.com>> wrote: On 3 Mar 2018, at 14:30, Michael Simpson wrote: G

Re: [sussex_mug] Apple ID and phone no.

2018-03-03 Thread Michael Simpson
Preferences I would suggest it. It has made my life much easier. But I would treat it as fake until you have proved it’s not (but not by clicking on the link!!). Forward it to Apple? Nick > On 3 Mar 2018, at 02:50, Michael Simpson <mikesim...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi. Just r

[sussex_mug] Apple ID and phone no.

2018-03-02 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi. Just received the following by text message I think it's fake. What do you think. The AppleID associated with this number has been locked for security reasons. Please follow the link to unlock your account. http://bit.do/d8C2z Regard Michael S Sent from my iPhone 5 -- You received this

Re: [sussex_mug] Wifi not available

2017-10-28 Thread Michael Simpson
il in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 28 Oct 2017, at 18:02, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Stuck in hospital without wifi so need to use data. This is getting used very quickly. What are my

[sussex_mug] Wifi not available

2017-10-28 Thread Michael Simpson
Stuck in hospital without wifi so need to use data. This is getting used very quickly. What are my best settings so I can just watch TV or YouTube. A switch off list would be useful with Mail being the last so I can reply before shutting it down. Had a CABBx2 with complications hence long

Re: [sussex_mug] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)

2017-10-15 Thread Michael Simpson
Interesting as my latest question got exactly the reply but message failed because I was not a member. So before I went to figure out what to do I went and read some other mail and when I came back to my question the failure had gone. Strange. Michael S On 14 Oct 2017, at 22:10, Sam -

[sussex_mug] iPhone 5 using data only

2017-10-15 Thread Michael Simpson
Stuck in Hospital without wi-fi so naturally apart from phone, I have already gone through my normal 4GB Data and have 4.8GB of 5GB purchasing left, very surprised at the rate it's getting used up at. I am using my iPhone as a hotspot for my iPad Air when I watch TV in detail otherwise I

Re: [sussex_mug] 10.3.3 and poor Wi-Fi

2017-08-05 Thread Michael Simpson
received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 4 Aug 2017, at 21:50, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Thanks Sam did that this afternoon and it was almost tea time and the speed was no b

Re: [sussex_mug] 10.3.3 and poor Wi-Fi

2017-08-04 Thread Michael Simpson
confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 4 Aug 2017, at 21:38, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: I upgraded 10.3.2 to 3 and have almost no wi-fi. Sp

[sussex_mug] 10.3.3 and poor Wi-Fi

2017-08-04 Thread Michael Simpson
I upgraded 10.3.2 to 3 and have almost no wi-fi. Speed on iPhone is usually 35-45 Mbps at home, now 3-5 Mbps is the norm with occasional madness of around 15. I have 2 x IPhone 5 the one still on 10.3.2 is screaming along as usual. I Can't I go back because I did the update via my MacBook

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS Safari Tips

2017-07-31 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi Tony, I have tried again & againn.. I can rearrange sideways as we've been able to do since tabs but I cannot drag down. Tried using a stylus instead of my finger but nowt. Are you sure it an iPad Air and not an Air 2. This article says iPad mini 4 & Air 2, plus split screen. I think the

Re: [sussex_mug] Pages confounding me

2017-07-28 Thread Michael Simpson
Your right Stephen must be iPad Air 2 & on Michael S Sent from my iPad Air On 28 Jul 2017, at 21:25, 'Richard Coker' via Sussex Mac User Group wrote: Thank you Stephen, much appreciated. Best wishes, Richard > On 28 Jul 2017, at 20:44, Stephen Watson

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS Safari Tips

2017-07-28 Thread Michael Simpson
Tried this but it doesn't work on my iPad Air 10.3.2. Do you need an iPad Pro for this clever trick to work. Michael S On 28 Jul 2017, at 09:51, Paul R Owen > wrote: I learnt a lot from this weeks Tips Video (4:37), perhaps you will too. For

Re: [sussex_mug] Problem with Mail on iPhone 6

2017-01-30 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi Gilly, I have the same condition, and as far as I can remember it always been that way irrespective of OS X or iOS, deleted emails from iOS are in OS X Trash as unread. It looks like the emails just get moved to the Trash without the info that they've been read. Spent ages trying to fix it

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 10.2 and battery

2017-01-20 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi folks, did a bit more searching and Sam is correct regarding battery charging (as usual) but for those of you like me here is the Official Apple Position. http://www.apple.com/uk/batteries/why-lithium-ion/ Regards Michael S On 28 Dec 2016, at 15:53, Michael Simpson <mikesimps

Re: [sussex_mug] ripping DVDs to hard drive

2016-12-31 Thread Michael Simpson
Found this http://bluraydtstruehd.com/2016/08/3-tools-to-copy-blu-ray-on-mac/ Michael S Sent from my iPhone 5 On 31 Dec 2016, at 12:30, Virginia Routh > wrote: I was hoping I would be able to do this without having to ask for help. I

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 10.2 and battery

2016-12-28 Thread Michael Simpson
d this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 28 Dec 2016, at 14:27, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Took a chance and took the phone to a local smartphone repair shop. For £20 he fitted a

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 10.2 and battery

2016-12-28 Thread Michael Simpson
land & 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. On 26 Dec 2016, at 21:51, Michael

Re: [sussex_mug] History of SMUG

2016-12-27 Thread Michael Simpson
I joined SMUG some time in 2003 when it was the only place you could get good knowledge, I was running 6.5 at the time and the list was busy and poor Keven who lived at end of a telephone pole with a dialup modem couldn't keep up. Jason Kitcat, there was a few Jason's then put out the following

Re: [sussex_mug] iOS 10.2 and battery

2016-12-26 Thread Michael Simpson
his 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 26 Dec 2016, at 20:48, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:m

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Merry Christmas

2016-12-26 Thread Michael Simpson
Ditto to a day late. Michael S Sent from my iPad Air On 26 Dec 2016, at 11:00, mac98aop > wrote: Sorry, day late, Merry Christmas indeed to one and all and many thanks to Adam F for keeping Smug so well administered - really appreciated. AP

[sussex_mug] iOS 10.2 and battery

2016-12-26 Thread Michael Simpson
Christmas Day has gone so, A prosperous New Year To All Immediately after installing iOS 10.2 iPhone 5 shuts down with 50% battery life. I put up with it for a few days, some times still showing 100% before shutting down. I followed the instructions here: and below to save you the bother.

Re: [sussex_mug] Settings Follow-Ups

2016-12-10 Thread Michael Simpson
idential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 10 Dec 2016, at 12:10, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: I've I closed two screen shots. It's

[sussex_mug] Settings Follow-Ups

2016-12-09 Thread Michael Simpson
Just noticed in settings a Follow-upd to finish changing my pass code. I'm not changing my pass code but cannot seem to disengage it. iPhone 5 Michael Sent from my iPhone 5 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To

Re: [sussex_mug] MacOS Sierra on non-eligble systems

2016-11-01 Thread Michael Simpson
with a C920 which I got as a special offer from Currys at half price. Works really well On 31 Oct 2016, at 00:53, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Tony, what mic did you actually get. I could use a mic to use along side my Logit

Re: [sussex_mug] MacOS Sierra on non-eligble systems

2016-10-30 Thread Michael Simpson
Tony, what mic did you actually get. I could use a mic to use along side my Logitech c210 web cam as it's built in mic is not good enough, had it for years, does the job on FaceTime but mic not good enough. On 25 Oct 2016, at 21:13, Tony Crooks > wrote:

Re: [sussex_mug] Name conflicts

2016-10-29 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi Derek, if your friend has an outlook.com account this might help. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook_com/forum/oemail-ofolders/l-keep-getting-the-following-email-from-outlook/7d58de60-ab61-4c86-acb0-26d9b7607585 Sent from my iPhone 5 On 29 Oct 2016, at 09:31,

Re: [sussex_mug] Outlook.com Mail

2016-09-30 Thread Michael Simpson
. On 30 Sep 2016, at 14:56, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Thanks Sam but I selected it but I've now got a name box with Name. Don't know what to do. ? Sent from my iPhone 5 On 30 Sep 2016, at 14:41, Sam - MacAmbu

Re: [sussex_mug] Outlook.com Mail

2016-09-30 Thread Michael Simpson
ation. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 30 Sep 2016, at 14:36, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com<mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: I don't know of anyone still uses hotmail now outlook.com

[sussex_mug] Outlook.com Mail

2016-09-30 Thread Michael Simpson
I don’t know of anyone still uses hotmail now outlook.com, stupid name, gets mixed up with Outlook. The Mac Web and Mobile version is fine, with everything where it should be, but there is a problem with the Apple Mail on my iPhone 5 and iPad Air. I do not get Junk Email at

RE: [sussex_mug] Not getting acknowledgement of posting to smug

2016-06-15 Thread Michael Simpson
tely. On 14 Jun 2016, at 19:00, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com> wrote:Hi Sam, Found them in the Deleted Folder that Outlook.com use, but not in the Mail Trash. I've had a lot of trouble with O

RE: [sussex_mug] Not getting acknowledgement of posting to smug

2016-06-15 Thread Michael Simpson
tely. On 14 Jun 2016, at 19:00, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com> wrote:Hi Sam,

RE: [sussex_mug] Not getting acknowledgement of posting to smug

2016-06-14 Thread Michael Simpson
tely. On 14 Jun 2016, at 18:37, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com> wrote:Hi, posted twice lately, this is third and although they show up in Sent I am not receiving an acknowledg

[sussex_mug] Not getting acknowledgement of posting to smug

2016-06-14 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi, posted twice lately, this is third and although they show up in Sent I am not receiving an acknowledgment of my post in Inbox. Cannot understand as I am getting all other postings. Looked in google groups and there there. Actually Smug mail get sent to Smug folder as a "Rule" Sorry to ask

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: MacKeeper, struggling to uninstall

2016-06-14 Thread Michael Simpson
Daughter has a problem getting rid of "MacKeeper", so I sent her the link for "easyfind" but the her Mac says it cannot find the server. Can anyone help. Many thanks Michael On 1 Dec 2015, at 11:45, MacService wrote: Nigel, Take a TimeMachine backup (just in

[sussex_mug] Dropbox unwanted item

2016-06-12 Thread Michael Simpson
Suddenly found a login or create a new account to gmail in Dropbox. I've looked on my Mac but it's not there. Only on iPad and iPhone. Any ideas on removing the entry regards Michael Sent from my iPad Air -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex

[sussex_mug] MacBook Pro Upgrade SSD

2016-03-18 Thread Michael Simpson
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Upgrade Sam suggested, while I was having difficulty with an external drive, "Why not just install a bigger drive in your MacBook? Running a vm on an external usb2 drive will make it much slower. You could go the whole hog and install a 960GB SSD and have a

Re: [sussex_mug] Formatting External HDD

2016-02-26 Thread Michael Simpson
ged or confidential information. If you have received this email in > error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. > > > On 26 Feb 2016, at 17:55, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com > <mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: > > Thanks S

Re: [sussex_mug] Formatting External HDD

2016-02-26 Thread Michael Simpson
idential information. If you have received this email in > error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. > > > On 26 Feb 2016, at 12:38, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com > <mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: > > Using Yos

Re: [sussex_mug] Formatting External HDD

2016-02-26 Thread Michael Simpson
Using Yosemite 10.10.5 Michael Sent from my iPad Air On 26 Feb 2016, at 12:36, Sam - MacAmbulance <i...@macambulance.co.uk> wrote: You can do it in Disk Utility, exactly how depends on your version of OS X, what are you running? Sam On 26 Feb 2016, at 11:54, Michael Simpson <mik

Re: [sussex_mug] Formatting External HDD

2016-02-26 Thread Michael Simpson
rive's already partitioned in MBR then disk utility wouldn't change it unless asked to. Regards Sam On 26 Feb 2016, at 10:50, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com> wrote: Hi Sam, been thinking about that as I noticed you've suggesting this previously. The full story is that I wan

Re: [sussex_mug] Formatting External HDD

2016-02-26 Thread Michael Simpson
please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 25 Feb 2016, at 23:45, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com> wrote: The disk has just crashed while running windows xp and the Mike_P section is now empty, the Iomega part os still there. what should i do now ?? >

Re: [sussex_mug] Formatting External HDD

2016-02-25 Thread Michael Simpson
The disk has just crashed while running windows xp and the Mike_P section is now empty, the Iomega part os still there. what should i do now ?? > On 25 Feb 2016, at 23:21, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I think so, I have it named Mike_P (mean

Re: [sussex_mug] Formatting External HDD

2016-02-25 Thread Michael Simpson
gt; wrote: > > Partitioning it will do this. But it can destroy data if you're not careful. > Are we talking about one partition (disks) being empty here? > > On 25 Feb 2016, at 21:51, Michael Simpson wrote: > >> HI, i wanted to move my Parallels Windows XP vpm and Windows 7 vpm files t

[sussex_mug] Formatting External HDD

2016-02-25 Thread Michael Simpson
HI, i wanted to move my Parallels Windows XP vpm and Windows 7 vpm files to a 500GB Iomega external HDD. Running out of space on the MacBook Pro 320GB drive. I read that I had to format the disc Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and did this with Disc Utility. Now I have two disks on this drive, one

Re: [sussex_mug] AirDrop on 2008 MacBook Pro

2016-01-12 Thread Michael Simpson
is “If it’s on the Finder’s Go menu on the Macs in question then you can use AirDrop between them. To AirDrop to iOS as well then your Mac must be late 2012 + Yosemite” Stephen "Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to." ~ Mark Twain > On 12 Jan 2016, at 16:44, Mi

[sussex_mug] AirDrop on 2008 MacBook Pro

2016-01-12 Thread Michael Simpson
HI, Should AirDrop work on my Late 2008 MacBook Pro OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 Michael -- 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

Re: [sussex_mug] AirDrop on 2008 MacBook Pro

2016-01-12 Thread Michael Simpson
er 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 12 Jan 2016, at 15:53, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@ho

Re: [sussex_mug] AirDrop on 2008 MacBook Pro

2016-01-12 Thread Michael Simpson
o-author of 'The Limits to > Growth in 1972', about our current system of economics. > > >> On 12 Jan 2016, at 16:11, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com >> <mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: >> >> That's what I thought but no

Re: [sussex_mug] AirDrop on 2008 MacBook Pro

2016-01-12 Thread Michael Simpson
Many thanks, just have to stick with email, it works with everything Sent from my iPad Air On 12 Jan 2016, at 16:03, Tony Crooks wrote: Only between Macs. Not iOS. Regards, Tony Sent from my iPhone Email: tcro...@gmail.com Tel: +44 7428 706227 > On 12 Jan 2016, at 15:54,

Re: [sussex_mug] AirDrop on 2008 MacBook Pro

2016-01-12 Thread Michael Simpson
f you have received this email in > error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. > >> On 12 Jan 2016, at 16:15, Michael Simpson <mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com >> <mailto:mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Many thanks, just have to stick w

Re: [sussex_mug] No Paypal with iPad?

2015-11-13 Thread Michael Simpson
I've noticed that along with ad blockers, some sites don't like private browsing. Michael Sent from my iPad Air On 12 Nov 2015, at 10:38, Tony Crooks wrote: If you have an ad blocker running on your iPad it may be blocking the JavaScript that is used for the PayPal button.

[sussex_mug] iMessages question

2015-06-15 Thread Michael Simpson
Five in the family are all Mac, iPhone, iPod and iPad, one way or another. One Daughter does not get WiFi at work and replies on SMS. Problem is that if she forgets to switch off iMessages on both iPhone iPod and leaves iPod at home, all iMessages go to iPod, and by the time she gets home it's

Re: [sussex_mug] iMessages question

2015-06-15 Thread Michael Simpson
... On 15 Jun 2015, at 23:10, Michael Simpson wrote: Is there a way for her to set both so she gets SMS when no WiFi without switching iMessages on and off all the time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Sussex Mac User Group group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [sussex_mug] Backing up iPhone to move to another iPhone

2015-04-07 Thread Michael Simpson
. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 7 Apr 2015, at 17:18, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Folks I have read nearly all the information about backing up my iPhone except that I'm still confused. I've got

[sussex_mug] Backing up iPhone to move to another iPhone

2015-04-07 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi Folks I have read nearly all the information about backing up my iPhone except that I'm still confused. I've got another iPhone with more ram so want to move everything over to it. I want to backup to my MacBook Pro via iTunes if possible. I think I've got it all covered except SMS, text,

[sussex_mug] Backing up iPhone to move to another iPhone

2015-04-07 Thread Michael Simpson
Hi Folks I have read nearly all the information about backing up my iPhone except that I'm still confused. I've got another iPhone with more ram so want to move everything over to it. I want to backup to my MacBook Pro via iTunes if possible. I think I've got it all covered except SMS, text,

Re: [sussex_mug] Backing up iPhone to move to another iPhone

2015-04-07 Thread Michael Simpson
/thegalleons W: http://thegalleons.bandcamp.com • Freelance writer and product designer. • Exclusive UK distributor for Veillette Guitars. www.veilletteguitars.com. • Contributor to Sound on Sound magazine. On 7 Apr 2015, at 17:42, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks Sam

Re: [sussex_mug] Backing up iPhone to move to another iPhone

2015-04-07 Thread Michael Simpson
Help I used Encryption, and when I did restore I was not asked for my password and it looks like nothing has happened Regards Michael Sent from my iPad Air On 7 Apr 2015, at 17:51, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks Phil, I was concerned even though Apple support

Re: [sussex_mug] Backing up iPhone to move to another iPhone

2015-04-07 Thread Michael Simpson
Ok got it sorted, I hadn't paid attention to the date of the backup, once I used the correct backup took about 20min to complete. Thanks for the help Michael Sent from my iPad Air On 7 Apr 2015, at 18:41, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: Help I used Encryption, and when I

Re: [sussex_mug] Mac mini connections K4 TV.

2015-01-17 Thread Michael Simpson
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 17 Jan 2015, at 20:45, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: Just

Re: [sussex_mug] Mac mini connections K4 TV.

2015-01-17 Thread Michael Simpson
, at 15:58, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: That it no joy, it's not possible to connect a Late 2009 Mac mini to the current batch of TVs in Currys without what they call a sound bar (what is in fact an audio amplifier). I have had to give up and have purchased a mid 2010

Re: [sussex_mug] Mac mini connections K4 TV.

2015-01-17 Thread Michael Simpson
, with the little ball, works great and a non Mac keyboard for sale £275 carriage paid 4Gb ram 320 Hd. Michael From my Samsung UE48H6400 and 2010 Mac mini. On 24 Dec 2014, at 00:43, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Toby, Got the cable on Monday and it doesn't work. I used

Re: [sussex_mug] Mac mini connections K4 TV.

2014-12-23 Thread Michael Simpson
pegged as not possible. On Friday, 19 December 2014, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: To anyone who wondered what all this was about I have found the solution. 18+1 DVI-D to HDMI with Integrated Audio on eBay. The cable is a DVI to HDMI or vice versa

Re: [sussex_mug] Wi-Fi Booster

2014-12-14 Thread Michael Simpson
- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie NEW BOOK JUST OUT - The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing On 16 November 2014 17:25, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: That it early Christmas present for me. Many thanks Michael

[sussex_mug] Wi-Fi Booster

2014-11-16 Thread Michael Simpson
I'm often in my garage and get low Wi-Fi and phone connections. Was thinking about the BT TP LINK 150Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender as I have BT Infinity and should be comparable with the home hub 3. Little point in asking BT any questions about it as they just read from a sheet of

Re: [sussex_mug] Wi-Fi Booster

2014-11-16 Thread Michael Simpson
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 Nov 2014, at 15:51, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: I'm often in my

Re: [sussex_mug] Wi-Fi Booster

2014-11-16 Thread Michael Simpson
this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 16 Nov 2014, at 16:36, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks Sam, Found dLAN 500 listed in Currys, I only need it in the garage the singles are strong everywhere else. I can't see any mention

Re: [sussex_mug] Siri talks for no apparent reason

2014-11-07 Thread Michael Simpson
Thanks guys, looks like that's the cause, must have picked up something from the television. Just tried Hey Siri plugged in and lock cover on and asking for flight mode and it works, can't switch it back on though need to go to settings for that. Need to investigate Hey Siri a bit further.

[sussex_mug] Siri talks for no apparent reason

2014-11-06 Thread Michael Simpson
This morning at 12.30am while my iPad Air was on charge and approx four meters away from me and with the television sound down low and about seven meters away from the iPad I heard Siri say something. On opening the lock cover Siri had written Mike I didn't quite catch what you said or

[sussex_mug] Unusual text box in safari

2014-10-05 Thread Michael Simpson
I have just started to get a box opening in Safari with the following in it:- tlvintext started tlvintexta started found 230 words calling hilitor on words: bank latest Where it says bank latest that was 1 2 3 4 5 Any idea what it is ? Regards Mike -- You received this message because you

Re: [sussex_mug] Unusual text box in safari

2014-10-05 Thread Michael Simpson
Further to the previous question I find I am getting adverts in Safari. I newer used to get adds of any kind until today On 5 Oct 2014, at 13:53, Michael Simpson wrote: I have just started to get a box opening in Safari with the following in it:- tlvintext started tlvintexta started found

Re: [sussex_mug] Unusual text box in safari

2014-10-05 Thread Michael Simpson
privileged or confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 5 Oct 2014, at 15:57, Michael Simpson mikesimpson2...@hotmail.com wrote: Further to the previous question I find I am getting adverts in Safari. I newer

Re: [sussex_mug] Autofill spaces

2014-08-14 Thread Michael Simpson
, Jason Davies ophioc...@me.com wrote: Correction -- do it for whichever entries are faulty (phone number and email?) On 13 Aug 2014, at 12:44, Jason Davies wrote: On 12 Aug 2014, at 17:43, Michael Simpson wrote: Thanks Sam I omitted iPhone 5, I assume that's in contacts me, if so I cannot

[sussex_mug] Autofill spaces

2014-08-12 Thread Michael Simpson
When I uses Autofill it puts spaces in the phone number and at the end of my email address. Many forms reject this and force you to edit the errors Anyone know how to fix this. Michael Sent from my iPhone 5 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [sussex_mug] Autofill spaces

2014-08-12 Thread Michael Simpson
in England Wales, registration number8466597 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 12 Aug 2014, at 11:34, Michael

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