A strategy I use is to have a cloned backup of my machine on an external disc, quite separate from any time machine backup. I can then start up from this external disc on any machine that will run the OS I'm running.
It's simple, and it has saved me on several occasions. When the other machine is back from hospital, I erase the disc and do a full back up from my external disc. Ranulph On 6 Sep 2012, at 09:37, Derek Cross wrote: > At the risk of sounding complacent, all computers are likely to have a > problem of one kind or other at some time, so if a computer is mission > critical to your work, shouldn't we have a strategy for when it happens. > This might include a spare second-hand machine with access to data on an > external disk or maybe the Cloud. > Derek > > > On 6 Sep 2012, at 08:58, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Will >> >> Any authorised repair centre will take a few days as they have to order the >> part in on a case by case basis. >> >> I've sometimes found the applestore to fix things faster than their >> projected turnaround but always found that Robert Harding (01273 728827) >> gives a quicker estimate. >> >> There's usually more chance of a quicker repair if you go in first thing in >> the morning so the technician can place the order nice and early. >> >> Regards >> >> Sam >> >> -- >> MacAmbulance >> Sam Mullen >> 07747778022 >> [email protected] >> >> On 6 Sep 2012, at 06:51, Will Johnston <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi >>> I have a MacBookPro 17" still under warranty (just!) that has a dodgy >>> trackpad. >>> I went to the Apple store in Brighton, and I was (informally) quoted a >>> turnaround of 7 days for the repair. >>> I used the computer every day for work, do that won't work for me. >>> So is there somewhere I can take it for a within warranty repair in Sussex, >>> where they can do it on the spot? >>> Thanks in advance, >>> Will >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On 6 Sep 2012, at 06:06, [email protected] wrote: >>> >>>> Today's Topic Summary >>>> Group: http://groups.google.com/group/smug/topics >>>> >>>> How to 'SpaceBar Cancel' in MountainLion [3 Updates] >>>> Saving Calendar Entries - keyboard shortcuts changed in ML? [5 Updates] >>>> iCal [1 Update] >>>> Repeat kernel panics [2 Updates] >>>> How to 'SpaceBar Cancel' in MountainLion >>>> mac98aop <[email protected]> Sep 05 08:04AM -0700 >>>> >>>> Another change perchance? >>>> When closing a window, you can hit enter as 'Save' is in Blue. It used to >>>> be that 'Don't Save' or 'Cancel' was encircled in blue, and a tap of the >>>> space bar would select ...more >>>> Chris Webb <[email protected]> Sep 05 04:26PM +0100 >>>> >>>> Adam, >>>> >>>> cmd-D will select the Don't Save and cmd-C will select Cancel. >>>> >>>> Chris Webb . Principal >>>> MacService >>>> Woodside, Brightling Road >>>> Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EL >>>> t: 01580 881212 ...more >>>> Adam Pymble <[email protected]> Sep 05 04:40PM +0100 >>>> >>>> Not in my copy of Pages on Mountain Lion it won't!!! >>>> >>>> ...more >>>> Saving Calendar Entries - keyboard shortcuts changed in ML? >>>> mac98aop <[email protected]> Sep 05 02:31AM -0700 >>>> >>>> Having updated to Mountain Lion (very smooth and pleased!) but I think >>>> there's a bug in Calendars. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Previously, I could hit Cmd E to edit an event, and then put some meeting >>>> ...more >>>> Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> Sep 05 10:57AM +0100 >>>> >>>> When editing calendar items I just hit cmd + W to close the modal window, >>>> always saves for me. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Sam >>>> >>>> -- >>>> MacAmbulance >>>> Sam Mullen >>>> 07747778022 >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> ...more >>>> Adam Pymble <[email protected]> Sep 05 02:00PM +0100 >>>> >>>> REally? not here. >>>> >>>> when I'm in the modal window to edit, that keystroke doesn't do anything? >>>> and if I look in File>Close, it's greyed out?? >>>> >>>> am I missing something?!?! >>>> >>>> ...more >>>> Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> Sep 05 02:40PM +0100 >>>> >>>> Ah I do cmd + i to get into on the calendar entry, then edit it there. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Sam >>>> MacAmbulance >>>> Providing affordable Apple & PC services >>>> >>>> Sam Mullen >>>> 07747 778022 ...more >>>> Adam Pymble <[email protected]> Sep 05 02:41PM +0100 >>>> >>>> THanks! That works! >>>> >>>> I hope they smooth out the other bug though. Technically, I was doing it >>>> the right way as I was invoking the edit option! >>>> >>>> Thanks again chap >>>> >>>> AP >>>> >>>> ...more >>>> iCal >>>> Ranulph Glanville <[email protected]> Sep 05 01:19PM +0100 >>>> >>>> My iCal has been refusing to respond. I discovered to day that I could get >>>> one action out of it, if I was quick, when I launched it. So I tried to >>>> move from one month to another, and then to another. ...more >>>> Repeat kernel panics >>>> Chris Webb <[email protected]> Sep 05 07:38AM +0100 >>>> >>>> John, >>>> >>>> Have you discussed this with Paul Atkins at Mr Memory. All their RAM has a >>>> lifetime warranty. >>>> >>>> Chris Webb . Principal >>>> MacService >>>> Woodside, Brightling Road >>>> Robertsbridge, East Sussex, ...more >>>> Chris Webb <[email protected]> Sep 05 07:45AM +0100 >>>> >>>> Russell, >>>> >>>> I experienced this with an early 2008 iMac. >>>> >>>> We changed the RAM and then the logic board because of the CPU1 alerts in >>>> the report, neither made any difference. 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