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Community / Re: Why I Threw Away my Camera

« on: January 04, 2022, 06:19:01 AM »

Amazing photos!!

Jack

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Tech / Re: Muffling iMac start-up chime

« on: November 05, 2021, 06:50:26 AM »

Xabd,

That worked after I removed the extraneous v before the = sign:

sudo nvram SystemAudioVolumev=%00 to:
sudo nvram SystemAudioVolume=%00

Now, the cat won't jump out of her skin every time I boot up the iMac

Just kidding, I don't have a cat.

Thanks

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Tech / Muffling iMac start-up chime

« on: November 04, 2021, 09:32:42 PM »

How do I muffle the iMac startup chime???
It's back on since I reset the pram.

Thanks, Jack

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Tech / Re: SD cards on Mavericks

« on: November 03, 2021, 07:06:38 AM »

Jim - the camera works fine.
The problem is NOT with the camera.
It's a hardware problem with the iMac.
Let's put this thread to sleep.
Jack

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Tech / Re: SD cards on Mavericks

« on: November 02, 2021, 06:47:37 AM »

Quote from: Xairbusdriver on November 01, 2021, 08:55:33 AM

I'm sure you've checked that none of the cards have the 'protect/overwrite' tab disabled?
• You mean the 'lock' switch? - yes

How old are the cards? Do the contacts look worn?
• some old, some newer, no noticeable contact wear

Have you cleaned the SD reader entrance? Either vacuum or canned air might help eliminate household 'stuff'. Do you have a cat?!
• no cat - used canned air, shined flashlight into slot-looks very clean

Have any of them been used in a camera? Do you have a camera that can 'see' them?
• do not try to write to to them -too detrimental to pictures

At least if you can read them you can save the data. After that a Erase might help.
• can't erase - I can read them quite fine, no problem

Addn'l info-they don't show locked in the Command-I window, they just simple say you can not write. - bummer!

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Tech / Re: SD cards on Mavericks

« on: November 01, 2021, 06:39:21 AM »

reset pram no work, now, all my prefs have to be reset.

:bummer: !!!

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Tech / Re: SD cards on Mavericks

« on: November 01, 2021, 06:16:38 AM »

no sd cards work.

AND sd cards on Snow Leopard come up as "you can only read"

Methinks I have to reset pram.

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Tech / SD cards on Mavericks

« on: October 31, 2021, 10:13:05 AM »

When I insert an SD card into the slot on my iMac in Mavericks, nothing shows up on the desktop.
When I activate Disk Utility, the SD card inserted does NOT appear on the list of devices.
What gives, doesn't Mavericks support SD cards??

I've tried looking into System Preferences for answers to no avail.

BTW, Where is the 'Beat head on brick wall' emoji?

thanks,
Jack

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Tech / Re: iPad ios update

« on: September 09, 2021, 06:14:24 AM »

Got it!

A couple of days ago, I decided to go ahead with the iPadOS update.
I backed up to iCloud, and then proceeded with the update.
All went smooth. NO mention of 2FA.

Process proceeded, with no hitches.

iPadOS v14.7.1 (18G82)

Took 38 minutes, and all appears to be well.

Thanks to those who responded.

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Tech / Re: iPad ios update

« on: August 24, 2021, 05:08:44 PM »

Jim,
You missed my point.

I do NOT want to activate 2FA.

My question is, how do I avoid it?

Jack

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Tech / iPad ios update

« on: August 24, 2021, 06:45:57 AM »

I have an iPad Air 2 currently operating in iPadOS 14.4.2.
I do NOT have an iPhone, and don't plan to get one.

I would like to update before iPadOS 15 comes out.
But I don't want to use 2FA, which Apple is pushing very hard !!

Will I be able to avoid 2FA if I upgrade to iPadOS 14.7.1? How?
What pitfalls should I look for to avoid?

Thanks,
Jack

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Community / The English

« on: July 23, 2021, 11:24:21 AM »

I don't remember where I got this (it might have even been here) , or when, but here it is:

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent virus threat and have therefore raised their threat level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, level may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.”

Jack

The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out.

The virus has been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let's Get the Bastard.” They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.”

The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbour” and “Lose.”

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its alert level from “No worries” to “She'll be alright, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is cancelled.” So far, no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.

The Russians have said “Its not us””
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Community / Re: A White Christmas

« on: December 25, 2020, 07:10:33 AM »

Around 5-6" of the fluffy stuff here in NE Ohio.

I just hope I can make it over to my daughter's house for Christmas dinner.

It is eerily quiet here.
Nothing stirring.
No snowblowers.
No shovelling.
No traffic
No newspaper.
Weird!

Merry Christmas everybody!

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