Re: [sussex_mug] Item advised by Royal Mail

2024-04-29 Thread Rob Beattie
I'd say 100 per cent scam. - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluffers-Guide-Fishing-Guides/dp/1909937207/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1=bluffer%27s+gu

Re: [sussex_mug] Does anyone have opinions about Experian (“Identity Plus”)?

2024-02-26 Thread Rob Beattie
Don't know about the Experian bit but the data breach looks on the level. https://www.southernwater.co.uk/the-news-room/the-media-centre/2024/february/cyber-attack-update-for-customers Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter

Re: [sussex_mug] Refurbished Mac?

2024-01-16 Thread Rob Beattie
Thanks for the suggestions, both. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluffers-Guide-Fishing-Guides/dp/1909937207/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1=bluffer%

[sussex_mug] Refurbished Mac?

2024-01-16 Thread Rob Beattie
Aside from Apple, where's the best place to get a refurbished Mac do we think? Thanks! Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluffers-Guide-Fish

Re: [sussex_mug] Trash Finding Apps?

2023-11-29 Thread Rob Beattie
And Daisy Disk is currently a fiver in the sale so I've just bought it. Thanks! - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluffers-Guide-Fishing-Guides

Re: [sussex_mug] monitor advice

2023-11-08 Thread Rob Beattie
Many thanks for the advice Sam. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluffers-Guide-Fishing-Guides/dp/1909937207/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1=bluffer%

Re: [sussex_mug] monitor advice

2023-11-08 Thread Rob Beattie
Last question - what defines a 'high quality' cable? Have you got a recommendation? Thanks again, really appreciate this. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <ht

Re: [sussex_mug] monitor advice

2023-11-08 Thread Rob Beattie
Thanks Sam. Will the HDMI connection support the full resolution of the monitor with the M2? It's 3440 x 1440. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co

[sussex_mug] monitor advice

2023-11-07 Thread Rob Beattie
yPort, MiniDisplayPort stuff all a bit bamboozling, I'm afraid. Thanks! Rob ----- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluffers-Guide-Fishing-Guides/dp/1909937207/re

Re: [sussex_mug] Password storage

2022-12-29 Thread Rob Beattie
I use Bitwarden. It's free and runs - and syncs - on my Macs, iPhone and iPad. https://bitwarden.com/ Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co

Re: [sussex_mug] favourite monitor brand?

2022-01-15 Thread Rob Beattie
Rob ----- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluffers-Guide-Fishing-Guides/dp/1909937207/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1=bluffer%27s+guide+to+fishing=1631092793=books=1-3> and

Re: [sussex_mug] Bit of monitor advice

2021-10-20 Thread Rob Beattie
Thanks Sam. Funnily enough I'm using a BenQ 21" to type this. Bought 10 years ago for £99.00. Been a really good buy! Rob ----- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing &

[sussex_mug] Bit of monitor advice

2021-10-20 Thread Rob Beattie
using an Acer 27" monitor (Maximum Resolution. (Full HD)1920 x 1080@75 Hz) and I'd like it to be better than that. Any advice appreciated. Rob ----- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fi

Re: [sussex_mug] Catalina update may be 'stuck'

2021-06-04 Thread Rob Beattie
y cloning the HD before I > update - but will get back to you! > > Currently on 10.14.6. > > On 4 Jun 2021, at 9:02, Rob Beattie wrote: > > Anyone had problems with the latest Catalina and Safari update? It worked > fine on my Mac Mini yesterday but today on my MacBook Pro it

[sussex_mug] Catalina update may be 'stuck'

2021-06-04 Thread Rob Beattie
an hour. TIA Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @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-Thi

Re: [sussex_mug] webcam

2020-12-07 Thread Rob Beattie
on on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/CAHkKbUCxi0iJSkGrN_yusB%3DESmexr1fxirLag3Nk7je2cEWurA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/CAHkKbUCxi0iJSkGrN_yusB%3DESmexr1fxirLag3Nk7je2cEWurA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > --

Re: [sussex_mug] webcam

2020-12-07 Thread Rob Beattie
Cheers for these recommendations. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in a Shed

[sussex_mug] webcam

2020-12-04 Thread Rob Beattie
only for speaking so the audio doesn't need to be fancy. TIA Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things

Re: [sussex_mug] New Mac mini? Benchmark

2020-11-20 Thread Rob Beattie
Works as advertised on Catalina. See attached. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in

Re: [sussex_mug] Catalina/Big Sur

2020-11-11 Thread Rob Beattie
I always err on the side of caution - and have only just upgraded to Catalina! - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> a

Re: [sussex_mug] 1Password or iCloud Keychain?

2020-10-23 Thread Rob Beattie
Check out Bitwarden. It's open source. https://bitwarden.com/ - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things

Re: [sussex_mug] 1Password or iCloud Keychain?

2020-10-23 Thread Rob Beattie
n > email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/A69770D4-09EA-44AE-8988-8B7341F8F11A%40mac.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/A69770D4-09EA-44AE-8988-8B7341F8F11A%40mac.com?utm_medium

[sussex_mug] Old MacBook for sale

2020-08-09 Thread Rob Beattie
ernal DVD drive doesn't work but an external drive can be picked up for less than £20.00. Apple tests rate battery as 'Normal' and the power cable is a genuine Apple replacement part and has hardly been used. £150.00. Cheers Rob ----- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book a

Re: [sussex_mug] Bit of a pickle

2020-08-04 Thread Rob Beattie
Many, many thanks. Worked like a charm and I now have a brand 'new' installation of El Capitan. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluff

Re: [sussex_mug] Bit of a pickle

2020-08-04 Thread Rob Beattie
Yes I can do that. Just finishing up some work and then will try later this pm and report back! Many thanks Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.

Re: [sussex_mug] Bit of a pickle

2020-08-04 Thread Rob Beattie
Aha. The mists clear a little. And this would do no harm to the other machine that I'm using to create the bootable image? Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <h

Re: [sussex_mug] Bit of a pickle

2020-08-04 Thread Rob Beattie
file for El Cap. My understanding is that I need to somehow run this to create the PKG and then run that to create the .APP which will actually allow me to re-install El Cap. Sooothat's my issue. How do I run a file when I can't 'see' it? Thanks Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance

Re: [sussex_mug] Bit of a pickle

2020-08-04 Thread Rob Beattie
Thanks. Installing over the Net is the option that doesn't work. I'm quite happy to use the dmg file and I have a spare USB disk but I'm not sure of the process or quite how to search for it. Is there an easy guide somewhere? - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author

[sussex_mug] Bit of a pickle

2020-08-04 Thread Rob Beattie
ated! Rob ----- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @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

Re: [sussex_mug] New Email App - Twobird

2020-05-18 Thread Rob Beattie
I went to the site and the first thing it asked me to do was sign up. If I don't have to, that's great. I might take a look. Thanks! - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <h

Re: [sussex_mug] New Email App - Twobird

2020-05-18 Thread Rob Beattie
Can you explain why you have to sign up? Thanks Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in

[sussex_mug] Mac games

2020-03-24 Thread Rob Beattie
The only games I’ve ever really enjoyed were first person shooters like Doom or things like Age of Empires. So you can tell I haven’t really played a game for about 20 years! Any recommendations? Thanks, Rob -- - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com

Re: [sussex_mug] Sending large size files

2020-03-16 Thread Rob Beattie
I use Wetransfer.com. Free and no sign up. - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in a Shed

Re: [sussex_mug] EyeTV and Catalina. Replacement for Dreamweaver?

2020-01-24 Thread Rob Beattie
I'd second Rapidweaver. I use it to build all sorts of sites and it's got a thriving third party add on community. I've also just bought Blocs because it was on special offer. Looks really interesting. - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820

Re: [sussex_mug] Online security

2019-10-24 Thread Rob Beattie
in the first place because of your occupation. IMHO. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in

Re: [sussex_mug] Catalina

2019-10-21 Thread Rob Beattie
Pioneers get arrows in their backs! - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in a Shed

Re: [sussex_mug] email account locked

2019-08-30 Thread Rob Beattie
- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @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&

Re: [sussex_mug] Apple Music madness

2019-07-09 Thread Rob Beattie
It's no wonder people move to Spotify. - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in a Shed

Re: [sussex_mug] oddly different broadband speeds

2019-05-24 Thread Rob Beattie
No, ran one and then the other. Mini is older than the Macbook (not sure of heritage bought off eBay). Mini running Logic Pro X and Safari, Macbook running Chrome, Bear and a few utilities. Oh, DropBox as well. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com

[sussex_mug] oddly different broadband speeds

2019-05-24 Thread Rob Beattie
why there was such a difference? Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in a Shed

Re: [sussex_mug] iTunes alternative?

2019-05-07 Thread Rob Beattie
Cheers for the suggestions, all. I think I'm going to stick with iTunes for now and see what the new version brings. I can use Waltr to manually move stuff if I need to. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author

Re: [sussex_mug] iTunes alternative?

2019-05-05 Thread Rob Beattie
Thanks but that seems to focus on sound, rather than music management? - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101

[sussex_mug] iTunes alternative?

2019-05-05 Thread Rob Beattie
appreciated. Thanks Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @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/1

Re: [sussex_mug] No bootable disk

2018-10-15 Thread Rob Beattie
the HD. > > Good luck (is this time to ask whether it's regularly backed up? Possibly > not... but if you have the capacity to take a snapshot of the current drive > somewhere safe, I'd recommend that) > > cheers > > > J > > On 13 Oct 2018, at 8:15, Rob Beattie

Re: [sussex_mug] No bootable disk

2018-10-14 Thread Rob Beattie
nce 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 and >

Re: [sussex_mug] No bootable disk

2018-10-14 Thread Rob Beattie
delete the email immediately. > > On 13 Oct 2018, at 08:15, Rob Beattie wrote: > > It's a long story - which I won't bore you this - but the result is that > my daughter's MacBook won't boot. > When switched on it has a kernel panic. > Holding down Cmd+ R loads MacOS Utilities

[sussex_mug] No bootable disk

2018-10-13 Thread Rob Beattie
next move? I can start the machine using an external disk (one from my old machine from when I upgraded to an SSD). Any help appreciated. Thanks! Rob -- - Rob Beattie Books | Copywriting | Web Design http://www.robbeattie.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Game recommendations

2018-08-28 Thread Rob Beattie
Sorry, no. On Tue, 28 Aug 2018 at 13:44, Derek Cross wrote: > Thanks Adam and Rob, but I wanted a game to play on my new MacBook pro > (High Sierra) do you have any suggestions for that OS? > Cheers and thanks, > Derek > > > On 28 Aug 2018, at 13:38, Rob Beattie wrote

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Game recommendations

2018-08-28 Thread Rob Beattie
ils from it, send an > email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to smug@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/smug. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- - Rob Beattie Books | Co

Re: [sussex_mug] message from easy space

2018-06-20 Thread Rob Beattie
be from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to smug@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/smug. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. &g

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Bargain "clamshell MacBook" stand

2018-03-09 Thread Rob Beattie
ving emails from it, send an > email to smug+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to smug@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/smug. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- - Rob Beattie Bo

Re: [sussex_mug] Error message

2018-01-06 Thread Rob Beattie
gt; If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and > delete the email immediately. > > On 6 Jan 2018, at 16:28, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Actually, does that delete everything or will her data still be OK? > > Thanks > > Rob &

Re: [sussex_mug] Error message

2018-01-06 Thread Rob Beattie
Actually, does that delete everything or will her data still be OK? Thanks Rob On Sat, 6 Jan 2018 at 16:26 Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Sam. > > On Sat, 6 Jan 2018 at 15:24 Sam - MacAmbulance <i...@macambulance.co.uk> > wrote: > >>

Re: [sussex_mug] Error message

2018-01-06 Thread Rob Beattie
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 6 Jan 2018, at 14:55, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wro

Re: [sussex_mug] Gmail

2017-12-23 Thread Rob Beattie
I always access Gmail via a browser. Works great. Actually I use Inbox for Gmail - a free Google addon that I find makes the whole experience even better. Rob On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 at 11:08 Virginia Routh wrote: > Talking to Apple about setting up my new MBP (they give

Re: [sussex_mug] Getting analogue audio in to a 2015 iMac

2017-12-11 Thread Rob Beattie
FWIW I think Behringer have a slightly unfair reputation for low quality. I've bought several items from them over the years from very cheap mixers to expensive digital ones and they've been very good. Rob On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 at 09:44 David Ransom wrote: > Thanks very

Re: [sussex_mug] Moving House – broadband and wi-fi questions.

2017-12-11 Thread Rob Beattie
To be honest, my experience with BT has been OK. Not the fastest but very few problems over the last 10 years or so. Like JK I use Devolo powerline thingies to extend coverage through the house. Rob On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 at 09:32 Jason Kitcat wrote: > Happy moving Phil! >

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: 1Password

2017-12-07 Thread Rob Beattie
> It's a brilliant offering and has helped me out many times. > > I don't know KeePass but couldn't recommend 1P highly enough. > > On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 10:04:01 AM UTC, Rob Beattie wrote: > >> I think the annual subscription covers updates and also access to your >&

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: 1Password

2017-12-07 Thread Rob Beattie
I think the annual subscription covers updates and also access to your passwords which are stored on their encrypted servers from all your devices, depending on the plan. I've often wanted to switch from my ancient version of KeePass to 1Password but have always been put off by the - it seems to

Re: [sussex_mug] Trackpad not very responsive

2017-11-26 Thread Rob Beattie
use & tracked, on the >> "Trackpad Options…" you can enable dragging without a physical click >> required by using 1.5 taps (like a double tap but keep your finger on the >> track pad after the second tap), I find this much easier. >> >> Credit to Stephen for

[sussex_mug] Trackpad not very responsive

2017-11-12 Thread Rob Beattie
The Trackpad on my Macbook 13-inch Aluminium late 2008 doesn't click properly unless I really push down on it. The cursor moves fine and it scrolls as smoothly as ever but the the lack of clickability is a real pain. I replaced the battery a couple of years back and it's not swollen, so it isn't

[sussex_mug] Unlocked iPhone 5s for sale

2017-10-24 Thread Rob Beattie
I've got an as-new 16GB Space Grey 5s for sale and wanted to offer it round SMUG before going the Gumtree/EBay route. Comes boxed with original plug and cable (but no headphones) and I'm looking for £100.00. Please reply direct if you're interested - I'm in Hove. Thanks Rob -- Rob

Re: [sussex_mug] Video Player Apps

2017-10-19 Thread Rob Beattie
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/vlc-for-mobile/id650377962?mt=8 Copes with pretty much anything. Rob On Thu, 19 Oct 2017 at 21:41 Phil Tomlinson < philip.tomlins...@btinternet.com> wrote: > Hi, > Can people recommend a good video player app for iPad? > I have some movies on my old iMac which

Re: [sussex_mug] iTunes 12.7 Giveth, but Mostly It Taketh Apps and Ringtones Away

2017-09-16 Thread Rob Beattie
ileged or confidential information. > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and > delete the email immediately. > > On 16 Sep 2017, at 09:44, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hmm, so I've just bought a new phone and normally I'd back the

Re: [sussex_mug] Notes

2017-08-30 Thread Rob Beattie
Isn't there an option to paste as plain text? On Wed, 30 Aug 2017 at 13:37 Catherine Hunt wrote: > > Dear Smuggers, > > I often use Notes to compose emails and messages. It’s helpful because I > can dictate into my phone and then I just copy and paste. > > However the pasted

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Passwords

2017-08-25 Thread Rob Beattie
09:30 andrew lancaster <andre...@mac.com> wrote: > >> I use 1Password and keep getting free upgrades - I’m sure it was a 1 off >> payment? >> >> Andrew >> >> On 25 Aug 2017, at 9:25 am, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Passwords

2017-08-25 Thread Rob Beattie
Don't see where new users can buy a standalone version. On Fri, 25 Aug 2017 at 09:14 Virginia Routh <virginia.ro...@gmail.com> wrote: > It's not a subscription for me. I paid once when I first bought it, and > again a few years ago for an upgrade. > > On 25 Aug 2017, at

Re: [sussex_mug] Rapport anti-virus? software

2017-08-08 Thread Rob Beattie
It's a long running saga. This thread goes back to 2011. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2795623?start=0=0 On Tue, 8 Aug 2017 at 08:34 C Staples wrote: > I have some experience of this, none of it good. My business bank, the > Co-operative, have basically insisted that I

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Records for Mac

2017-06-01 Thread Rob Beattie
> > “It may seem impossible to imagine that a technologically advanced society > could choose, in essence, to destroy itself, but that is what we are now in > the process of doing.” ~ Climate Scientist Elizabeth Kolbert in *Field > Notes from a Catastrophe* > > > On 1 Jun

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Records for Mac

2017-06-01 Thread Rob Beattie
ubsidiary.. > > > > On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 8:48:44 AM UTC+1, Rob Beattie wrote: >> >> Anyone used this? I'm thinking of switching over to Mac entirely and need >> a replacement for my ancient copy of FileMaker Pro primarily for invoicing. >> >> I

Re: [sussex_mug] Records for Mac

2017-06-01 Thread Rob Beattie
, 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 1 Jun 2017, at 08:48

Re: [sussex_mug] Records for Mac

2017-06-01 Thread Rob Beattie
- > https://www.marketcircle.com/billingspro/pricing/ > Regards, Graham > > > On Thursday, 1 June 2017 at 08:48, Rob Beattie wrote: > > Anyone used this? I'm thinking of switching over to Mac entirely and need > a replacement for my ancient copy of FileMaker Pro primarily for invo

[sussex_mug] Records for Mac

2017-06-01 Thread Rob Beattie
Anyone used this? I'm thinking of switching over to Mac entirely and need a replacement for my ancient copy of FileMaker Pro primarily for invoicing. I do maybe 50 invoices a year to maybe 30 clients so it doesn't need to be very sophisticated. Just needs to do basic calculations and allow me to

Re: [sussex_mug] Applecare on an iPhone?

2017-03-31 Thread Rob Beattie
Thanks. I'm going round in circles a bit with this one. I've never damaged a phone - my 5s is like new - but I've always taken out AppleCaremaybe now's the time to break the pattern? 8-) Rob On Fri, 31 Mar 2017 at 15:06 ARMS wrote: > Rob > Unless you need loads of space

Re: [sussex_mug] Applecare on an iPhone?

2017-03-31 Thread Rob Beattie
Thanks. I'm in three minds. 8-) 1. 64GB version with nothing from Argos - £399 2. 128GB version from Apple with everything - £568.00 (excess charges, limited repairs) 3. 128GB version from John Lewis with everything - £588.00 (no excess charges...) Rob On Fri, 31 Mar 2017 at 08:05 ARMS

Re: [sussex_mug] Applecare on an iPhone?

2017-03-30 Thread Rob Beattie
ddressed 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 30 Mar 2017, at 07:58, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: > > What's the vie

Re: [sussex_mug] Forgive me...

2017-03-27 Thread Rob Beattie
acAmbulance 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] Forgive me...

2017-03-27 Thread Rob Beattie
I've tried to switch to Android (a Wileyfox) but after three months, I'm coming back. I'm looking at an iPhone SE 64GB from Argos for £399.00. I see that Apple now only sells 32GB and 128GB versions and wondered if there was anything intrinsically wrong the with the 64GB version Argos sells? I

Re: [sussex_mug] A new subscriber

2017-02-24 Thread Rob Beattie
Many congrats. On Fri, 24 Feb 2017 at 17:24 andrew lancaster wrote: > Congratulations Sam! Lovely picture. > > Andrew > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 24 Feb 2017, at 17:13, Sam - MacAmbulance > wrote: > > Hi all > > At the risk of flooding the list,

Re: [sussex_mug] 27" monitor for Mac Mini?

2017-01-25 Thread Rob Beattie
W: musicandmiscellany.com > W: soundcloud.com/philberish > W: peggysdiaries.wordpress.com > > • Freelance writer and product designer. > • Contributor to Sound on Sound magazine. > • UK distributor for Veillette Guitars. www.veilletteguitars.com. > > On 23 Jan 2017, at 09:53, R

Re: [sussex_mug] 27" monitor for Mac Mini?

2017-01-23 Thread Rob Beattie
oduct designer. > • Exclusive UK distributor for Veillette Guitars. www.veilletteguitars.com > . > • Contributor to Sound on Sound magazine. > > On 23 Jan 2017, at 09:04, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Many thanks, > > Rob > > On Mon, 23 Jan 201

Re: [sussex_mug] 27" monitor for Mac Mini?

2017-01-23 Thread Rob Beattie
nd may contain > privileged or confidential information. > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and > delete the email immediately. > > On 23 Jan 2017, at 09:00, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks Sam, I'll take a look. &

[sussex_mug] 27" monitor for Mac Mini?

2017-01-23 Thread Rob Beattie
Having bought a late 2012 Mac Mini on eBay, I'm looking for a 27" monitor to go with it but am a bit confused by the connections. The spec indicates that I can get 2560 x 1600 if I use the Thunderbolt connector. If that's the case, what kind of connection do I need at the monitor end? DVI,

Re: [sussex_mug] Seeking advice on new printer

2016-12-18 Thread Rob Beattie
inter is turned off, as it turns > itself on when it thinks it is about to receive a command to print! > > > > On 17 Dec 2016, at 15:32, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: > > So your Pixma would work with an iPad? > > On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 at 11:53 Phil Ward &

Re: [sussex_mug] Seeking advice on new printer

2016-12-17 Thread Rob Beattie
So your Pixma would work with an iPad? On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 at 11:53 Phil Ward wrote: > Glad it worked out for you Gilly. > > Phil > > > Phil Ward > > E: phil_w...@mac.com > Twitter: @aphilward > Skype: aphilw > > W: philward.biz > W: audio-icons.com > W:

Re: [sussex_mug] Seeking advice on new printer

2016-12-17 Thread Rob Beattie
Is that an AirPrint compatible printer? On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 at 18:39, Gillian Snoxall wrote: > Phil, I can’t thank you enough for your recommendation of a Canon Pixma > printer. My new one is absolutely wonderful! I am also very impressed by > Canon as a company. When I

Re: [sussex_mug] Email compromised

2016-12-07 Thread Rob Beattie
Your email provider should have tips on what to do. Certainly you should change your email password straight away. Rob On Wed, 7 Dec 2016 at 07:58 Steve Davies wrote: > I have been getting a lot of spam lately, (Including calendar event > invites) > > This

Re: [sussex_mug] iPhone Calendar "Junk Mail"

2016-11-28 Thread Rob Beattie
Just the one but Sam's advice helped me fix it. On Mon, 28 Nov 2016 at 10:05 andrew lancaster wrote: > I have had two so far but they seem not to have done any more … > > On 28 Nov 2016, at 10:03 am, Jason Davies wrote: > > Doesn't look like it:( Think of it

Re: [sussex_mug] Softpress / Freeway 7

2016-11-01 Thread Rob Beattie
I highly recommend Rapidweaver by RealMac Software. They're based in Brighton (doesn't mean anything really but it's nice to support a local developer). I suspect you'll find it a bit of a learning curve but it's very flexible, has a thriving community around it, a very helpful forum and lots of

[sussex_mug] Mac Mini

2016-10-31 Thread Rob Beattie
I see John Lewis is selling an i5 with 8GB of memory and a 1TB Fusion drive for £150 less than Apple - and it includes a three year warranty. Does the team think it's worth a punt for general purpose use and a bit of Logic Pro X recording? Rob -- You received this message because you are

Re: [sussex_mug] Pages

2016-09-26 Thread Rob Beattie
Hi Virginia, I'm an iaWriter fan myself but that may be a bit minimalist for your needs. Why not have a look at Mariner Write ? I know lots of people who like Nisus as well. On Mon, 26 Sep 2016

Re: [sussex_mug] FileMaker Pro replacement?

2016-09-25 Thread Rob Beattie
locked in an empty vault, will find a way to make a sandwich if the demand > for one is great enough. - Unknown > > > On 25 Sep 2016, at 12:50, Rob Beattie <rob.beat...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've been using FMPro for my accounts for ages but I don't particularly > wan

[sussex_mug] FileMaker Pro replacement?

2016-09-25 Thread Rob Beattie
I've been using FMPro for my accounts for ages but I don't particularly want to upgrade any more. Can anyone recommend a similar database for the Mac that I could use for keeping track of invoices and expenses? TIA Rob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [sussex_mug] Dropbox

2016-08-25 Thread Rob Beattie
On iOS devices, support for services like DropBox will be 'baked' into the app itself so if DropBox support exists, it'll be in Preferences or the like. Easiest way would be to shoot the app author an email and ask. Rob On Wed, 24 Aug 2016 at 23:22 Virginia Routh

Re: [sussex_mug] [Off topic] Anyone know if there is a word to ...

2016-08-15 Thread Rob Beattie
I usually refer to them as 'greyed out'. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in a Shed

Re: [sussex_mug] Rapidweaver Hosting

2016-07-26 Thread Rob Beattie
Good choice. Greg at Chillidog will see you right and he knows Rapidweaver really well. Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-gu

Re: [sussex_mug] Rapidweaver Hosting

2016-07-12 Thread Rob Beattie
I'd steer clear of GoDaddy, 123 Reg and Easily. Little Oak and Chillidog Hosting are both good Rapidweaver hosting companies. I've also heard good things about Dreamhost. The first two advertise themselves as being specifically 'Rapidweaver-friendly'. - Rob Beattie Freelance

Re: [sussex_mug] Replacement battery for a mid 2011 13" MBA? Any suggestions

2016-06-10 Thread Rob Beattie
I started down the same route when I replaced my late 2008 Macbook's battery but felt it was going to be a bit of a punt whichever clone I chose. I bought an Apple one in the end. - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie

Re: [sussex_mug] Question mark on screen

2016-05-24 Thread Rob Beattie
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204323 - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in a Shed

Re: [sussex_mug] SSD

2016-04-24 Thread Rob Beattie
I was recording an electric guitar yesterday and it didn't happen once. Like I say, these are mainly small Logic projects so your mileage may differ. - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide

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