Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-15 Thread andrew lancaster
Very helpful Jason. Thank you. Andrew > On 15 Mar 2018, at 11:12 am, Jason Davies wrote: > > I don't know the new iMac but just in case you end up buying the wrong > attachments, I think Virginia is referring to USB C. USB 3 looks identical to > USB 2 (which you are accustomed to). The 'univ

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-15 Thread Jason Davies
I don't know the new iMac but just in case you end up buying the wrong attachments, I think Virginia is referring to USB **C**. USB 3 looks identical to USB 2 (which you are accustomed to). The 'universal' in USB looks ever more of a lie... But they can be made to talk to each other (that's wh

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-15 Thread andrew lancaster
Thanks Virginia. That’s really helpful. I’ll almost certainly get one if this plays up in future!!! Andrew > On 15 Mar 2018, at 9:33 am, Virginia Routh wrote: > > Andrew - I’ve got a new MacBook Pro. It has 4 USB ports but these are a > different size (i think they are called USB3) to the on

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-15 Thread Virginia Routh
Andrew - I’ve got a new MacBook Pro. It has 4 USB ports but these are a different size (i think they are called USB3) to the ones on my old Mac. I have bought adapters from Maplins (v cheap) which connect printers, external drive etc which have old USBconnections. It all works fine. > On 1

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-15 Thread andrew lancaster
Hi Sam. Yesterday I tried altering the channel (I’m sure there is a correct term for this) on the Fritzbox - with no effects. And this morning, I changed the channel to 8 - and it seems (touch wood) to be working OK now. Bizarre, as I’d tried it yesterday and it was still not working. Don’t kn

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-14 Thread andrew lancaster
I will see if I can bring the iMac downstairs tomorrow morning and try an Ethernet cable. Thanks! Sent from my iPad > On 13 Mar 2018, at 18:19, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > > Just as a test yes > > Sam > > MacAmbulance Ltd. > Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development > > Sam Mu

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-13 Thread andrew lancaster
I shall give that a go then! On Thursday - tomorrow is complex! Thanks, Sam. Sent from my iPhone > On 13 Mar 2018, at 18:19, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > > Just as a test yes > > Sam > > MacAmbulance Ltd. > Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development > > Sam Mullen > +44 (0)7747

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
Just as a test yes Sam MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development Sam Mullen +44 (0)7747778022 i...@macambulance.co.uk www.macambulance.co.uk MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England &

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-13 Thread andrew lancaster
Hi Sam. That wouldn’t really be feasible - the router is downstairs and the iMac upstairs ... it’s a bit large to move about easily. Unless you mean simply to see if it works? Andrew Sent from my iPad > On 13 Mar 2018, at 18:03, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > > Can you try an ethernet cable fro

Re: [sussex_mug] Internet problems

2018-03-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
Can you try an ethernet cable from router to iMac? Sam MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development Sam Mullen +44 (0)7747778022 i...@macambulance.co.uk www.macambulance.co.uk MacAmbulance Ltd. is a