[WAMUG] 3G Closure affecting Apple Watch?

2023-12-01 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
experience will be based on your handset’s network capability. Impacted devices include: * Apple Watch Series 3 * Apple Watch Series 4 * Apple Watch Series 5 * Galaxy Watch * Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s

Re: [WAMUG] Which Email address?

2023-11-08 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
I guess I have a year to change email address for various accounts/logins from my iinet one to my mac.com one. Cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On 2 Nov 2023, at 6:05 pm, Marcus Harris via WAMUG wrote:

[WAMUG] Which Email address?

2023-11-02 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
...@icloud.com I am thinking of making bli...@mac.com as my primary address Thank you Rod Blitvich -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/wamug@wamug.org.au/> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml&

Re: [WAMUG] Iinet/Westnet/TPG/internode etc stopping email address hosting

2023-08-13 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
Thanks Daniel Yep - I didn’t get an email from them either. I guess we might have to look for a new ISP before September 2024 Cheers Rod (atiinet.net.au <http://atiinet.net.au/>)  Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@ii

[WAMUG] New Journal App

2023-06-15 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
Hi Folks Please does anyone know if the up-coming Journal App for Apple will have speech to text? thanks Blitto  Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - &l

Re: [WAMUG] Printer Advice please

2023-03-03 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
Many thanks Daniel!  Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au > On 4 Mar 2023, at 1:41 pm, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG > wrote: > > Hi Rod > > I can definitely recommend the Epson EcoTank series - I sell

[WAMUG] Printer Advice please

2023-03-03 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
Hi Folks I need a new multifunction printer for home, VERY low volume. Wireless Any advice/recommendations please? Cartridge vs Ecotank? Models Thanks Blitto  Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macin

Re: [WAMUG] Compromised Passwords

2022-09-14 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
Hi Stephen I don’t use a password manager other than Apple’s built-in one Cheers Rod Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au > On 14 Sep 2022, at 4:39 pm, Stephen Chape via WAMUG > wrote: > > Hi Rod. &

[WAMUG] Compromised Passwords

2022-09-14 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
question ) Thanks Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/wamug@wamug.org.au/> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.a

Re: [WAMUG] Mobile Plans Advice Please: Telstra, JBHIFI Telstra etc

2022-09-10 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
Thank you Daniel, Tim and Stephen! cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au > On 10 Sep 2022, at 1:41 pm, Stephen Chape via WAMUG > wrote: > > Hi Rod. > > I can’t see any advantage

[WAMUG] Mobile Plans Advice Please: Telstra, JBHIFI Telstra etc

2022-09-09 Thread Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
://www.whistleout.com.au/ <https://www.whistleout.com.au/> doesn’t seem to list anything with Telstra carrier AND 5G under $68 Many thanks for your advice Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh

[WAMUG] Final Cut Manuals

2022-06-30 Thread Rod Blitvich
Has anyone got a use for 2 boxes of old software manuals? Final Cut Studio 2 Final Cut Studio 5 Going in the skip bin on Wednesday. Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing

Re: [WAMUG] External Monitor for MacBook Pro

2022-05-17 Thread Rod Blitvich
are important? Some are 250 nits? Others are 300 or higher. Anyway going to look around at Officeworks and JB. But First - I HAVE TO TIDY THE STUDY! 藍 Thanks again everyone Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.ne

Re: [WAMUG] IMPORTANT : WAMUG Mailing List upcoming change

2022-05-16 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks Daniel and Committe. Any thoughts re replacing the list with a FaceBook Group? Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au > On 16 May 2022, at 6:45 pm, Daniel Kerr wrote: > > Hi All > > We’ve re

[WAMUG] External Monitor for MacBook Pro

2022-05-16 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks Please can anyone give recommendations on an external monitor for a 2021 MacBook Pro? Can one buy any external monitor (~$600) or does it have to be mac compatible (~$1000)? Thanks Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: [WAMUG] Display cable to connect 2009 27 inch iMac to 2021 M1 MacBook Pro

2022-05-15 Thread Rod Blitvich
ier and have macOS Catalina or earlier installed. The cable connecting the two Mac computers must be a Mini DisplayPort cable Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au > On 14 May 2022, at 8:07 pm, Neil Houghton wrote: &

Re: [WAMUG] how do I clear the cache on my iinet Router?

2022-05-13 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks Tim & Pete All fixed finally not sure how! 藍 Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au > On 11 May 2022, at 6:02 pm, Tim Law wrote: > > This has been a useful site to check stuf

[WAMUG] Display cable to connect 2009 27 inch iMac to 2021 M1 MacBook Pro

2022-05-13 Thread Rod Blitvich
ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8=1789=9325=B082LNGMHJ=as2=rvtravelblog-20=9de52fac9a5cb1a60e8df26fd4cdb5ed=1> Thanks Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archiv

Re: [WAMUG] how do I clear the cache on my iinet Router?

2022-05-11 Thread Rod Blitvich
ogin attempts Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au > On 11 May 2022, at 3:49 pm, Tim Law wrote: > > If it does prove to be the case that too many login attempts have been made > by your IP, the

[WAMUG] how do I clear the cache on my iinet Router?

2022-05-11 Thread Rod Blitvich
er? Thanks Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/gui

Re: [WAMUG] Movie format for Smart TV?

2022-05-01 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks everyone I think I will go .mp4 I’ve got 10 movies to send and have compressed them from 4k to 2.7k, each one is still 2 or 3 gb cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au > On 1 May 2022, at

[WAMUG] Movie format for Smart TV?

2022-04-30 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks I am sending some movies on a USB drive to someone who wishes to view on their smart TV. Will .mov on a standard USB drive work ok for them? Thank you Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au -- Th

[WAMUG] Video Software?

2022-03-11 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks Movie editing software - not too expensive, easy to learn, features etc What are people using? iMovie? Anything else? eg Powerdirector?, Lumafusion?, Davici Resolve? Your advice appreciated cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s

Re: [WAMUG} connecting Osmo Mobile 1 to the DJI Go app

2021-06-08 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks Ronni Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 4 Jun 2021, at 4:37 pm, Ronni Brown wrote: > > Hi Blitto, > Have a look at this link it ‘might’ help you. > >

[WAMUG} connecting Osmo Mobile 1 to the DJI Go app

2021-06-03 Thread Rod Blitvich
Long shot here: Having trouble connecting my Osmo Mobile 1 to the DJI Go app. Iphone 11, OS 14.6 Used to work fine Any ideas greatly appreciated Ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.ne

Re: Backing Up Documents folder to iCloud Drive?

2020-09-29 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thank You Ronni  Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 27 Sep 2020, at 10:37 am, Ronni Brown wrote: > > Hi Blitto, > I only store my iCloud mail as I have the minimum 5GB

Re: Backing Up Documents folder to iCloud Drive?

2020-09-26 Thread Rod Blitvich
lect, which version to keep. > > The local copy of iCloud Drive is stored in the hidden folder > /Users/YourUserName/Library/Mobile Documents/ > > Kind Regards, > Ronni > >  Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB > > >> On 26 Sep 2020, at 6:03 pm, Rod Blitvich

Backing Up Documents folder to iCloud Drive?

2020-09-26 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks Anything wrong with turning this on? I think my Documents folder is 60GB and my iCould storage is 200 GB. Can I still access my documents when not connected to wifi? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409

Updating OS on 2017 mcbk air, 10.12.6

2020-02-21 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks My wife has a Dept of Education Notebooks for Teachers 2017 mcbk air, 10.12.6 Software update says no updates available We think DOE has blocked this somehow. Any ideas of how to update it please? (we know if she updates it she is not eligible for DOE support) ta Blitto Rod Blitvich

Time to Upgrade to Catalina Yet?

2019-11-30 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hey Ronni, Daniel, Neil, Peter and other Gurus Is it time to upgrade to Catalina yet? Have you? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing

Is This Safe? Multi-function data line

2019-11-22 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks Is This Safe? Multi-function data line Not one of those malware things??? ta Blitto https://musewanna.top/products/multi-function-data-line <https://musewanna.top/products/multi-function-data-line> Rod Blitvich - Amy &

Re: How to purchase Music now ?

2019-10-22 Thread Rod Blitvich
https://au.pcmag.com/gallery/64026/farewell-itunes-how-to-use-the-music-app-in-macos-catalina "To find, purchase, and download new music, click the entry for iTunes Store. You can then browse among the selections. Tap the price button for an album you wish to purchase." Rod Blitv

WiFi Reticulation Controller?

2019-10-21 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks Please does anyone have any advice on WiFi Reticulation Controller? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - &

Re: IOS 13.1?

2019-09-30 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thank you all. Nice to hear no problems. 13.1.2 released today - might give it a go Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 29 Sep 2019, at 7:30 pm, Philippe Chaperon wrote:

IOS 13.1?

2019-09-28 Thread Rod Blitvich
Anyone using it? Stay with 12.4 a bit longer? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mail

Re: Effect On Data Using Google maps & Downloaded maps

2019-06-29 Thread Rod Blitvich
Great Tim! Good advice Enjoy Europe :) Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 30 Jun 2019, at 12:27 am, Stephen Chape wrote: > > Thank you Rod. > I will keep that in mind.

Re: Effect On Data Using Google maps & Downloaded maps

2019-06-29 Thread Rod Blitvich
Brilliant Ronni! Thanks Rod Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 29 Jun 2019, at 12:59 pm, Ronni Brown wrote: > > Hi Blitto, > > The short answer: Google Maps does

Re: Effect On Data Using Google maps & Downloaded maps

2019-06-29 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Stephen I use Apple Maps around town, but when I travel - Google Maps is good. I can download maps so I can use them when I am off-line, especially overseas. Plus I can save places, restuarants, shops etc as favourites. Cheers Rod Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s

Effect On Data Using Google maps & Downloaded maps

2019-06-28 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks Iphone X ON 2 GB plan If I download the maps (google maps) then drive for 12 hours running Google Maps the entire time with phone NOT on Airplane mode - will this use my data up? thanks Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: Photos

2019-06-05 Thread Rod Blitvich
"AirDrop can be a be a quick, simple way to transfer files between iOS devices. It can be especially handy because it is truly a device-to-device transfer that works even when neither device has internet access, although Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have to be turned on for it to function.&qu

RANT WARNING! iiNet NBN

2019-02-16 Thread Rod Blitvich
in the meantime So now I wait for up to another 3 days with no Internet (as i had to disconnect my existing Broadband. Far-Out Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mai

Re: Safely crashing trash?

2018-11-24 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks Ronni :) Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 24 Nov 2018, at 8:34 pm, Ronni Brown wrote: > > Hi Rod, > > How to Wipe a Mac Hard Disk Drive (HDD) > Make s

Re: Safely crashing trash?

2018-11-24 Thread Rod Blitvich
thanks Tim I tried that but don’t get that option Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 23 Nov 2018, at 12:38 am, Tim Law wrote: > > To secure erase files in the Trash, ju

Safely crashing trash?

2018-11-22 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks My wife is returning a Dept of Education teachers macbook. She is not allowed to reformat. How does she “safe delete” empty the trash to remove her files? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256

Re: Apple Event - 30th October - new items

2018-10-31 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks Daniel I was hoping for updated Airpods :( Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 31 Oct 2018, at 12:12 am, Daniel Kerr wrote: > > Incase anyone missed it,…here’s a q

test - please ignore

2018-02-28 Thread Rod Blitvich
test - please ignore Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelin

Re: SPAM

2018-02-02 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks Ronni Yeah I figured I needed to look at that and did so yesterday maybe it’s now got better ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 2 Feb 2018, at 12:11 pm, Ronni Br

SPAM

2018-02-01 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Folks I am with iinet In the last week or two I have been receiving HEAPS of SPAM email Has anyone else experienced this? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macin

Re: iPhone Car FM/Bluetooth?

2017-12-06 Thread Rod Blitvich
cool :) Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 4 Dec 2017, at 6:14 pm, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au> wrote: > > Rod you could consider using a Mac Mini for your mappi

Re: iPhone Car FM/Bluetooth?

2017-12-04 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thank you Brian, Tim & Ronni Unfortunately I don’t have car-play or any input into the stereo (10 yr old Landcruiser) Something like Brian’s suggestion is what I need. cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409

Re: iPhone Car FM/Bluetooth?

2017-12-02 Thread Rod Blitvich
unfortunately no Ronni Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 2 Dec 2017, at 4:45 pm, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > > Hi Blitto, > > Does your car ha

iPhone Car FM/Bluetooth?

2017-12-02 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Please - any recommendations for playing my iPhone X through the car stereo??? Charging as well would be great ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User G

Flikr problems

2017-11-23 Thread Rod Blitvich
Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.a

Re: Wifi network extender

2017-11-10 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Peter I have similar issues Please let us know if you find a solution Check this out: http://au.pcmag.com/eero/45900/guide/the-best-wi-fi-mesh-network-systems-of-2017 Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256

Re: [DKIM][DKIM][DKIM][DKIM][DKIM] problems with 2 factor authentication on new phone

2017-11-04 Thread Rod Blitvich
Dear Ronni and Stephen Sorry to be a bother Must say I got totally confused!! Anyway - seems to have stopped now Thank you ps New Iphone X ordered at Telstra Karrinyup at 4:30pm on the Friday pre-order day arrived on schedule on release day :) Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s

Re: problems with 2 factor authentication on new phone

2017-11-03 Thread Rod Blitvich
thank you Ronni I am pretty sure that no device is asking for a password - that’s what stumps me Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 4 Nov 2017, at 11:33 am, Rod Blitv

Re: problems with 2 factor authentication on new phone

2017-11-03 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Ronni What password field? Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 4 Nov 2017, at 11:03 am, Rod Blitvich <rb...@iinet.net.au> wrote: > > Hi > Please > Got

problems with 2 factor authentication on new phone

2017-11-03 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Please Got my new phone setting up Music I keep getting these messages on all my devices: "your apple id is being used to sign in to a new device type your password followed by this code ## into the password field of your device” Where do I type this code??? Rod Blitvich

Re: ApplePay

2017-11-03 Thread Rod Blitvich
BUGGER! Sorry Ronni You are always so helpful, would have definitely done it sorry Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 4 Nov 2017, at 8:24 am, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.

ApplePay?

2017-10-27 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi I am with Westpac and Commonwealth banks. Please - what is my best way to use ApplePay? Get an ANZ credit card? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User G

iPad mini 4 cellular wanted

2017-10-21 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Anyone looking to sell an iPad Mini 4? Must be cellular and at least 64 GB ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - &

iPhone 8 or iPhone X?

2017-10-17 Thread Rod Blitvich
Looking to update from my iPhone 5 iPhone 8 or iPhone X? Any thoughts please? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - &

Bootable Backup?

2017-10-14 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Ronni’s great Upgrade advice includes creating a bootable backup. Is Carbon Copy Cloner 5 the idiot-proof solution for this? How long will it take? Thanks Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256

iPhone 8 or iPhone X?

2017-09-18 Thread Rod Blitvich
What do you reckon? iPhone 8 or iPhone X? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mail

Re: Replace Timecapsule????

2017-08-13 Thread Rod Blitvich
From what I could Google: Restart Time Capsule using Airport Utility - that kind of does a Disk First Aid job Also look into the TimeCapsule volume - if you see a file labelled “in progress” - delete it (although wasn’t the case for me) cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s

Re: Replace Timecapsule????

2017-08-13 Thread Rod Blitvich
Success! Third time lucky :) Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 12 Aug 2017, at 5:31 pm, Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: > > Ok Blitto, I think if you’

Re: Replace Timecapsule????

2017-08-12 Thread Rod Blitvich
thanks Pete Don’t have ethernet so was using wireless. Might try connecting the new HD by usb and doing a backup that way cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 12 A

Replace Timecapsule????

2017-08-12 Thread Rod Blitvich
and attached Time Machine external backup drive work from my iiNet modem/router 3) other suggestions? many thanks Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mai

Wanted - iPad Mini

2017-06-05 Thread Rod Blitvich
I have a friend who might be looking for a cheap ipad mini 2 or later. Anyone know where to look please? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mai

Re: Sierra 10.12.4 Time Machinebackup oddity

2017-04-23 Thread Rod Blitvich
I’ve had similar issues saying last backup is a week or 2 ago BUT when I open Time Machine - I see files I created yesterday have been backed up. Just out of interest - Are you using Aperture??? Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good I

Re: jamf now

2017-04-10 Thread Rod Blitvich
ta Ronni Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 11 Apr 2017, at 9:35 am, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > > Hi Blitto, > > Jamf Now is for Intended Users

jamf now

2017-04-10 Thread Rod Blitvich
IT. https://www.jamf.com/lp/set-up-manage-and-protect-apple-devices-at-work/?utm_source=cultofmac_medium=email_campaign=2016-46 Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mai

Best Mesh Home wifi systems

2017-02-16 Thread Rod Blitvich
http://bgr.com/2017/02/14/best-mesh-wifi-system-2017-mesh-network-router/ <http://bgr.com/2017/02/14/best-mesh-wifi-system-2017-mesh-network-router/> Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@ii

Re: SLOWWW Time Machine

2017-01-09 Thread Rod Blitvich
Interesting Pete ta Interesting to note that although TM says it hasn’t backed up since late December, when I enter TM i can see files that were added to my mac yesterday Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256

SLOWWW Time Machine

2017-01-09 Thread Rod Blitvich
is green Had 14GB free I have just deleted the back-up file for my work laptop, now 239 GB free ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Arch

Shifting Phone line

2016-12-07 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Was thinking of getting my phone line shifted to a more central position in the home to improve the wifi signal from my router. Any advice please? Will that affect anything for when the NBN finally arrives??? ie does NBN still come in via phone line? ta blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & S

Wifi - Re: Not more Time Capsule,....

2016-11-22 Thread Rod Blitvich
q. ft. Start with three and add as many as you need. eero stays new and gets better with regular software updates. With TrueMesh™ technology, eero is the most advanced WiFi system on the market. Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Id

Re: Not more Time Capsule,....

2016-11-21 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thanks for the heads up Daniel. So I guess I should talk to Santa? Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 21 Nov 2016, at 10:36 PM, Daniel Kerr <wa...@macwizardry.com.au> wro

Re: New Macbook Pros?

2016-10-31 Thread Rod Blitvich
for a bit of screen real-estate. cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 31 Oct 2016, at 6:56 AM, Bill Parker <ren...@westnet.com.au> wrote: > > Like Daniel

Re: Lifespan Time Capsule?

2016-10-15 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi Daniel Do you mean: Airport Utility - Base Stations - Restore Default Settings ? ta Rod Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 15 Oct 2016, at 7:12 PM, Daniel Ke

Lifespan Time Capsule?

2016-10-15 Thread Rod Blitvich
to use Time Machine with this new set-up? ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mail

Virus Warning

2016-09-22 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi My wife’s macbook from DET has a Macafee warning: “Detected as W97M/Downloader.asi Action: Quarantined" It is running fine Anything to worry about? please ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681

IOS 10 and Battery Life

2016-09-19 Thread Rod Blitvich
Has anyone noticed an improvement in battery life since upgrading to IOS 10? My iPhone 5 seems way better ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mai

Re: iPhone 7 or 8?

2016-09-16 Thread Rod Blitvich
a new battery for my current 5. And I am currently jealously watching my daughter set up her new 7! :) cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 15 Sep 2016, at 10:46 AM

iPhone 7 or 8?

2016-09-14 Thread Rod Blitvich
My iPhone 5 is due for replacement (but still going fine). Would you get the 7 or wait for the 8? I’m thinking the 8 will have some big camera improvements AND new battery technology may equate to a much longer lasting battery. ta Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s

Re: Apple Event Bingo

2016-09-07 Thread Rod Blitvich
first one to shout “bingo” wins - Daniel’s got it in the bag Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 7 Sep 2016, at 6:59 PM, Stephen Chape <chap...@bigpond.com> wrote: > >

Apple Event Bingo

2016-09-07 Thread Rod Blitvich
Daniel Kerr here’s a game for you to play tonight! :) http://mfbc.us/m/z6zgw <http://mfbc.us/m/z6zgw> Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Ma

What Will We See This Thursday?

2016-09-06 Thread Rod Blitvich
What do we hope for this Thursday?: West Coast Defeats the Bulldogs Apple announces iPhone 7 Apple announces Watch 2 Samsung announces fireproof trousers... Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.ne

Re: Mackeeper.

2016-06-24 Thread Rod Blitvich
No https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3691 Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 24 Jun 2016, at 7:59 PM, Anthony (Tony) Francis <antne...@icloud.com> >

Re: Portable Hard Drive failure

2016-06-19 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thank you Ronni No luck Take care cheers Blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 19 Jun 2016, at 10:20 AM, Ronni Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > > Hi Blitto, &

Re: Portable Hard Drive failure

2016-06-18 Thread Rod Blitvich
TB free) No eject button on left First Aid process failed File system verify or repair failed If possible back up the data on this volume Operation failed Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.ne

Portable Hard Drive failure

2016-06-14 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi WAMUGers My son has a portable hard drive that is not functioning all of a sudden. Disk First Aid reports a problem. “unable to unmount volume for repair" Amy suggestions please? Especially recovering the data. ta Rod Rod Blitvich - Amy &

Re: iPhone SIM for Europe?

2016-06-09 Thread Rod Blitvich
thanks Bill & Peter Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 8 Jun 2016, at 7:16 AM, Bill Parker <ren...@westnet.com.au> wrote: > > Rod > > My experience

iPhone SIM for Europe?

2016-06-07 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi WAMUGers Please - your advice appreciated SIM card for Europe is this any good? https://www.prepaidzero.com <https://www.prepaidzero.com/> ta blitto Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@ii

Re: All Contacts lost

2016-06-02 Thread Rod Blitvich
Blasphemy! Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 2 Jun 2016, at 6:45 PM, Michael Hawkins <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> > wrote: > > Windows is starting to loo

Re: Swelling Macbook Air

2016-05-12 Thread Rod Blitvich
Thank you Ronni Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 12 May 2016, at 9:42 PM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > > Hi Blitto, > > Yes. Expanding batteries

Swelling Macbook Air

2016-05-12 Thread Rod Blitvich
ealed appropriate bag and dispose as it as if it was a normal battery. The macbook is 6 years old put it in a display case, or use it as part of your computer history class." Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409

Re: GPS vs iPad mini

2016-04-16 Thread Rod Blitvich
thanks Peter My prime use would be for off the bitumen in the car. in the Kimberley eg Gibb River rd, Dampier Peninsula etc The Hema paper maps are quite useful for up there, so i thought having them live on the iPad mini would be good. cheers Rod Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s

Re: GPS vs iPad mini

2016-04-12 Thread Rod Blitvich
thanks Tim Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au > On 12 Apr 2016, at 5:57 PM, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au> wrote: > > Rod, > > I have a variety, a collection

GPS vs iPad mini

2016-04-10 Thread Rod Blitvich
Hi folks Please has anyone looked at GPS (I have a garmin with OzTopo maps) versus iPad mini with Hemma 4WD maps app? For Kimberley trips, Gibb River Rd, Cape Leveque etc. ta Blitto I have a Garmin I also have an iPad mini with cellular Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s

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