Re: [WAMUG] Finder - Recents.

Hi Tony, I think you lose the file. Regards Tim > On 12 Oct 2023, at 5:06 pm, Anthony (Tony) Francis via WAMUG > wrote: > > Hi Guy’s > Just a question, when opening the FINDER it opens with RECENT, can I just > delete all of the recent activity? Or will I lose the original files? > > I

[WAMUG] Sharing contacts with two users on one computer

Hello, Calendar works nicely to allow the viewing of different calendars from two users using different iCloud accounts on the one computer. But Contacts does not work this same way, and is quite clunky to get working. There’s also unintended consequences of being logged into two AppleID which

Re: [WAMUG] Sharing contacts with two users on one computer

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Re: [WAMUG] Gmail - a cautionary tale

, at 7:46 am, Peter Hinchliffe via WAMUG <[2]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote: On 6 Sep 2022, at 3:55 pm, Tim Law via WAMUG <[3]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote: Good afternoon Not specifically Mac related Ages ago I set up a Google Account and used my r

[WAMUG] Gmail - a cautionary tale

Good afternoon Not specifically Mac related Ages ago I set up a Google Account and used my regular email address. This happens to be a private domain under [1]com.au I clearly missed something fairly important from Google a while ago and they seem to have assumed all [2]com.au

Re: [WAMUG] Sharing contacts with two users on one computer

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[WAMUG] Decision time: MacBook Pro battery

Good morning A1502 late 2013 MacBook Pro. Still suitable for purpose. Couple of days ago I got a ‘service required’ warning saying the battery was at the end of its life. Now the machine won’t start up, even if the power supply is plugged in. Interestingly the power charger brick is not at

Re: [WAMUG] Decision time: MacBook Pro battery

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Re: [WAMUG] Anyone tried Ventura yet ?

Same for me Easy install on a 2017 iMac. I’m starting to enjoy using Stage Manager, and have already undone a mis spelt text I sent. Tim > On 28 Oct 2022, at 9:24 am, Stephen Chape via WAMUG > wrote: > > Thank you Robin  > > On 28 Oct 2022, at 6:46 am, Robin Belford

Re: [WAMUG] Compromised Passwords

A wise decision Rod :-)I use 1Password which has a similar prompt and the task needs to be done each few months. Regards Tim > On 14 Sep 2022, at 2:57 pm, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG > wrote: > > Hi Folks > > I just updated Safari to 16.0. > > A while later the passwords

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

Rod I moved to Boost which uses the full Telstra network. Not sure about 5G $20 a month for 10gb I think. Tim Law > On 10 Sep 2022, at 9:56 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG > wrote: > > Hi Rod > > You may find some of the others that use the Telstra network - still give > good coverage but at a

[WAMUG] Mac Book Pro Late 2013 for parts

Good morning Apple Centre Perth diagnosed a failed logic board in my Mac Book Pro Late 2013. I have removed the SSD and will keep it. The remainder of the unit, and charger, are available for free to anyone on this list. The screen suffers from delamination of the anti reflective coating

[WAMUG] Splitting iPhoto library connected to iCloud

Good afternoon. I’m using Ventura 13.2, the latest software on a 2017 iMac. I have a 180Gb iPhoto library connected to iCloud and am reaching the 200Gb limit. I don’t want to purchase more data from iCloud and want to split off library into separate libraries. All photos are also stored on

Re: [WAMUG] Updating Apple Terms and Conditions - Ventura 13.1

and the annoying message went away. Whilst about it, I updated to OSX13.2 at the same time. Appreciate your tips. Regards Tim > On 23 Jan 2023, at 8:21 pm, Tim Law via WAMUG > wrote: > > Thanks Daniel > > I think I did that, sorry I didn’t add that to the list; it’s been a

Re: [WAMUG] Splitting iPhoto library connected to iCloud

ormation provided does not offer or warrant any form of warranty or > accept liability. It would be appreciated that if any information in this > email is to be disseminated, distributed or copied, that permission by the > author be requested. > >> On 24 Jan 2023, at 2:38 pm,

[WAMUG] Updating Apple Terms and Conditions - Ventura 13.1

Hello, Apple System Settings is requesting I have read and agreed to new iCloud Terms and Conditions. I have scrolled to the bottom of the very very long terms and conditions, clicked my agreement in the little box and then “Agree”. I have done this many times, and left it sitting for a few

Re: [WAMUG] Updating Apple Terms and Conditions - Ventura 13.1

gt; email is to be disseminated, distributed or copied, that permission by the > author be requested. > >> On 23 Jan 2023, at 8:04 pm, Tim Law via WAMUG >> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> Apple System Settings is requesting I have read and agreed to new

Re: [WAMUG] Splitting iPhoto library connected to iCloud

park > PO Box 781 > South Fremantle WA 6162 Australia > Phone: + 61 ‭8 6397 6822‬ > Mobile: 0414268043 > Email: [2]arkaysp...@gmail.com > > On Tue, 24 Jan 2023 at 14:38, Tim Law via WAMUG > <[3]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote: > > Good after

Re: [WAMUG] Web site hosts - Information - Recommendations

Matt I have been using [1]Home - Domain Names, Web Hosting for Perth, Western Australia [2]hostingserviceswa.com.au [3]apple-touch-icon-7e815b.png With great success for a long time. No fuss, resolves problems quickly and is very customer focused. Yes it’s run by our very

Re: [WAMUG] Macbook Pro 2013 Retia 13" - Battery suspect

I took the same model into AppleCentre Perth when it no longer started up. After testing, they politely declared it dead. ‍ I removed the back to remove the SSD and the batteries aren’t all in one block and are glued in. Mine is of no real value to me so contact me privately if you’d like

[WAMUG] Recording a video of my screen

Good morning, I am wanting to record what I am seeing on my screen. I can do a screenshot using command shift 4 but that is a single moment. The context is that I am an admin of a Facebook group and want to show other admins how to find various things. I could set up my iPad and point it at

Re: [WAMUG] Recording a video of my screen

n desktop. Stop recording by > finding the tiny little ’stop’ button that appears in the menu bar (took me > gaes to work out how to stop). Saves on your desktop as ’screen recording > ..time”. Edit in iMovie. > > Cheers > Mike > >> On 21 Feb 2023, at 9:54 am, Tim Law vi

Re: [WAMUG] Recording a video of my screen

> On 21 Feb 2023, at 1:03 pm, FW via WAMUG wrote: > > I thought VLC player was no longer working ? > > Cheers, Walter > >> On 21 Feb 2023, at 10:55 , Tim Law via WAMUG >> wrote: >> >> Mike, like you, I took a while to find the Stop button up on th

Re: [WAMUG] Recording a video of my screen

:25 am, Tim Law via WAMUG > wrote: > > Thanks Mike, > > I’ve found command shift 5 works too. > > Regards > > Tim > >> On 21 Feb 2023, at 10:12 am, Mike Murray via WAMUG >> wrote: >> >> QuickTime Player…"new screen recording"

Re: [WAMUG] Recording a video of my screen

I’ve been living under a rock Peter. :-) > On 22 Feb 2023, at 7:48 am, Peter Hinchliffe via WAMUG > wrote: > > Yes, this would have been my immediate response. I think it’s been around > since at least Sierra (corrections invited!). > >> On 21 Feb 2023, at 10:

[WAMUG] ChatGPT

Sorry to miss the meeting last night. Was there a favoured ChatGPT that came from the discussion? Tim Law -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Guidelines - Settings &

[WAMUG] Lurker unmasked

Thanks for welcoming me onto the Zoom WAMUG meeting tonight. Nice to put faces to names. I’ve run Apple products since….. oh way back well before the turn of the century. Probably around 1987 and been a WAMUG participant for a long time, but never attended a WAMUG zoom meeting before. - Did

Re: [WAMUG] iPad WiFi connectivity

Hello Walter, Are you using Apple Mail on the iPad, or something else, Gmail for example. I don’t have an answer, but thought it might help clarify for others. One solution is for you to buy me an overseas ticket, Europe would be nice, and I can test the iPad out over there. :-) Regards

Re: [WAMUG] March General Meeting

Good morning, I’m disappointed to have missed out on the meeting last night. The agenda contained a great variety of topics of interest. I hope those who didn’t ignore their meeting reminders ‍, found it valuable. Tim Law > On 4 Mar 2024, at 3:17 pm, Maureen Smith via WAMUG > wrote: > >