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Tech / Re: 2011 MBP bricked.
« on: June 01, 2025, 09:03:06 AM »
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Tech / Re: 2011 MBP bricked.
« on: May 31, 2025, 05:38:04 PM »
A continuing saga. I gave up on the OCLP, but not the goal of getting her access to some embroidery patterns.
I had the good sense to totally back up the entire hd before erasing it. SOOO why not reload it? Now I have the old MBP with some notable differences. OSX 10 vs 10.6 for example. It will access the site(s) she wants (at least 2 that I tried). Next project is/was erasing all of the previous data, home, documents, applications etc, lots of idiosyncrasies. Now in a holding pattern as she scheduled for total knee end of the week.
I had the good sense to totally back up the entire hd before erasing it. SOOO why not reload it? Now I have the old MBP with some notable differences. OSX 10 vs 10.6 for example. It will access the site(s) she wants (at least 2 that I tried). Next project is/was erasing all of the previous data, home, documents, applications etc, lots of idiosyncrasies. Now in a holding pattern as she scheduled for total knee end of the week.
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Tech / 2011 MBP bricked.
« on: May 25, 2025, 02:20:42 PM »
Mostly retired 2011 MBP was/is on its way to SIL to assist in her new embroidery effort. Looks like all she needs is to download patterns via internet via 
a browser and a flash drive. SOOO the MBP can do all of that. I just wiped the hd there she goes. UNFORTUNATELY. the recovery mode does not go back to High Sierra so here we sit with a MBP and no OSX 
Looks like "open legacy patcher" may offer a solution, but the guy goes so fast I get a headache. any ideas on how to load up a OS ?? 
a browser and a flash drive. SOOO the MBP can do all of that. I just wiped the hd there she goes. UNFORTUNATELY. the recovery mode does not go back to High Sierra so here we sit with a MBP and no OSX Looks like "open legacy patcher" may offer a solution, but the guy goes so fast I get a headache. any ideas on how to load up a OS ??
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Tech / Re: Magic Track pad wont connect
« on: April 29, 2025, 12:29:06 PM »
A few minutes with "uncle Google" leads me to believe the issue is with osx 15.4 (and probably before). Cannot find a definite answer as to weather or not apple supports this device (A1339). Hello mouse until it gets sorted out.
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Tech / Re: Magic Track pad wont connect
« on: April 29, 2025, 11:45:23 AM »
1. Yup model A1339
2. hmmm maybe a clue. it shows up in the blue tooth indicator but does not show up in the system settings, only the mouse, keyboard, and printer(s)
3. no corrosion visable
4. the only switch is on the starboard end if the battery compartment, and it flashes the green light indicating it is looking, but never connects.
5. no cables
6. na
I will update the list, however everything but the system software is pretty much the same, currently running os 15.4.1 on both the 27 inch iMac and the mackbook air.
I am now thinking that since it all worked before we left for a few days and I do not recall what os was running then, that an upgrade happened and now 15.4.1 might have a bug, OR the dead battery(s) caused damage.
I do recall when you made the switch to the magic trackpad way back when. I had been using it for quite a spell then.
daryl
2. hmmm maybe a clue. it shows up in the blue tooth indicator but does not show up in the system settings, only the mouse, keyboard, and printer(s)
3. no corrosion visable
4. the only switch is on the starboard end if the battery compartment, and it flashes the green light indicating it is looking, but never connects.
5. no cables
6. na
I will update the list, however everything but the system software is pretty much the same, currently running os 15.4.1 on both the 27 inch iMac and the mackbook air.
I am now thinking that since it all worked before we left for a few days and I do not recall what os was running then, that an upgrade happened and now 15.4.1 might have a bug, OR the dead battery(s) caused damage.
I do recall when you made the switch to the magic trackpad way back when. I had been using it for quite a spell then.
daryl
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Tech / Magic Track pad wont connect
« on: April 28, 2025, 04:59:20 PM »I have been using the "magic Trackpad" for years with no issues. I think I left it and the computer unattended a few days and the batteries went completely dead. Now it will not connect.Had to dig out a wired mouse. I think the computer went thru an auto update during this period to OS 15.3.2.Could be a contributor?I have tried all of the normal things, new batteries, restarts, ect.
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Tech / Re: e mails and blocked server
« on: April 29, 2024, 04:05:11 PM »
Problems resolved. e mails now working,(re-configured send servers to the correct ones), wiped the domain completely (she does not need it in "retirement"). Thanks Paddy. 
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Tech / Re: e mails and blocked server
« on: April 28, 2024, 12:05:25 PM »
HELLO PADDY & Welcome. It has been quite some time since I visited TS and I just hoped ya'll would still be here. It has been even quite a while longer since this domain was visited (years and years) so please bear with me.
URL is elliff-legal-med.com. Static ??, created with the mac web builder iWeb I think. My one and only web page.
PHP??.
I was unable to access the Cpanel (cockpit problem probably)
Yes get the big red warning.
I have not looked to see if the IP is blacklisted.
She has 3 emails and cannot send from any of them. brenda@elliff-legal-med.com, "server setting cp02 machighway.com", yahoo, icloud.
She has basically retired and does not really need or want the web page, but over the years has accumulated many sites requiring e mail id for access.
any and all input is gratefully appreciated.
URL is elliff-legal-med.com. Static ??, created with the mac web builder iWeb I think. My one and only web page.
PHP??.
I was unable to access the Cpanel (cockpit problem probably)
Yes get the big red warning.
I have not looked to see if the IP is blacklisted.
She has 3 emails and cannot send from any of them. brenda@elliff-legal-med.com, "server setting cp02 machighway.com", yahoo, icloud.
She has basically retired and does not really need or want the web page, but over the years has accumulated many sites requiring e mail id for access.
any and all input is gratefully appreciated.
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Tech / e mails and blocked server
« on: April 25, 2024, 05:30:55 PM »
About 14 years ago I created a domain for SWMBO at GO DADDY. For what ever reason, a few years later I moved it to MAC HIWAY, and pretty much forgot about it because it worked. What’s the problem?
Over the years with numerous computer acquisitions and software upgrades, all of a sudden she is unable to send emails from any of the 3 or 4 email accounts which are apparently all pointed to the domain’s c panel server.
Chat with Machiway reveals that Google has designated this domain hacked and is “Dangerous” and blocked it.
SWMBO has basically retired, however has MANY sites that uses the domain’s email ie: B***@domain.com as “user id”, which needless to say makes her VERY unhappy.
The provider MH indicates that a complete wipe is one solution. ( I ThINK I have the original files sent to them many years ago). So far I have not decided what to do. I am looking for ideas.
Paddy you still live here???
Daryl
Over the years with numerous computer acquisitions and software upgrades, all of a sudden she is unable to send emails from any of the 3 or 4 email accounts which are apparently all pointed to the domain’s c panel server.
Chat with Machiway reveals that Google has designated this domain hacked and is “Dangerous” and blocked it.
SWMBO has basically retired, however has MANY sites that uses the domain’s email ie: B***@domain.com as “user id”, which needless to say makes her VERY unhappy.
The provider MH indicates that a complete wipe is one solution. ( I ThINK I have the original files sent to them many years ago). So far I have not decided what to do. I am looking for ideas.
Paddy you still live here???
Daryl
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Tech / Apple Overkill
« on: August 30, 2023, 04:06:46 PM »
WHY WHY WHY!!!!!!
The years just keep going on.(better than the alternative)interests change,however our abode just keeps growing apples. MY primary faithful 2011 MBP just flat ran outta gas, so I bit the bullet and acquired a refurb MBAIR M2. swmbo questioned: did I really need to do that??? This is from the gal that basically is retired and presently claims ownership of the following:
2017 Mbair
iPad 8th gen (yesterday sold an iPad mini 4th gen on marketplace)
iPhone 13
Watch 5
Of course not to be outdone, I have not drawn a paycheck from anyone but Uncle Sam(skimpy as it is) for about 25 years, however being a Mac addict since about 1986, my list consists of:
2019 27" iMac
2023 M2 MBAir
2011 MBP (resting and awaiting official retirement and burial)
iPad 8th gen
iPhone SE
The good news is all are current with ios or mac, or as up to date as possible.
Each accomplishes every chore asked of it. Not so much these days.
The bad news is virtually all are grossly under utilized as to their capability.(except her iPhone)
OHH Well.
Have not been here much the last couple of years, so my signature was almost invalid. I will keep checking in.
Daryl
The years just keep going on.(better than the alternative)interests change,however our abode just keeps growing apples. MY primary faithful 2011 MBP just flat ran outta gas, so I bit the bullet and acquired a refurb MBAIR M2. swmbo questioned: did I really need to do that??? This is from the gal that basically is retired and presently claims ownership of the following:
2017 Mbair
iPad 8th gen (yesterday sold an iPad mini 4th gen on marketplace)
iPhone 13
Watch 5
Of course not to be outdone, I have not drawn a paycheck from anyone but Uncle Sam(skimpy as it is) for about 25 years, however being a Mac addict since about 1986, my list consists of:
2019 27" iMac
2023 M2 MBAir
2011 MBP (resting and awaiting official retirement and burial)
iPad 8th gen
iPhone SE
The good news is all are current with ios or mac, or as up to date as possible.
Each accomplishes every chore asked of it. Not so much these days.
The bad news is virtually all are grossly under utilized as to their capability.(except her iPhone)
OHH Well.
Have not been here much the last couple of years, so my signature was almost invalid. I will keep checking in.
Daryl
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Tech / Re: MacBook Pro is dead
« on: July 24, 2022, 11:49:13 AM »
Correction: Make that OSX 10.13 to Monterey 
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Tech / Re: MacBook Pro is dead
« on: July 24, 2022, 11:14:54 AM »
Well, father time has been nipping at the old 2011 MBP for a while, and it finally chewed off a large enuff hunk that it required some LONG overdue action. There have been several issues which we have managed to work around however when our bank stop supporting Safari unless it was upgraded to version 15 something had to be done. Upgrade to what?? I found an absolutely premo 2019 reconditioned 27 inch iMAC 3 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i5, at an unbelievably low price on Amazon, which will probably last longer than I will. The jump from OSX 13 to Monterey was/is a very large leap
OSX 15.2 WHAT AN EYEOPENER and shock. After about 3 days, using Migration Assistance, plus a thumb drive, etc, finally got the new guy working similar to what we were used to with the old guy, however my entire iTunes music library (geriatric era personified) is apparently gonzo. Won’t play. (Still available on the iPhone6 and iPad)Thankfully the photo library modified to play and the bank is happy. Since SWMBO is no longer traveling the computer requirement has decreased significantly. Office 2016, and Photoshop 6 are apparently history, (no problem, alternatives will suffice if required) Time marches on.
OSX 15.2 WHAT AN EYEOPENER and shock. After about 3 days, using Migration Assistance, plus a thumb drive, etc, finally got the new guy working similar to what we were used to with the old guy, however my entire iTunes music library (geriatric era personified) is apparently gonzo. Won’t play. (Still available on the iPhone6 and iPad)Thankfully the photo library modified to play and the bank is happy. Since SWMBO is no longer traveling the computer requirement has decreased significantly. Office 2016, and Photoshop 6 are apparently history, (no problem, alternatives will suffice if required) Time marches on.
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Tech / consolidation
« on: March 12, 2022, 09:30:18 AM »
My 2011 MBP is really starting to show its age (much like its owner), however SHMBO's 2015 MB AIR is still purring right along (just like its owner) Catalina 10.15.7. Serious consideration given to a refurb MBair to replace it. She asked why don't I consider just creating a new user on her mbair and move all my "STUFF" over. Couldn't think of a good reason not to. Any ideas about the pitfalls should I go that route. There is plenty of disk space I think. How about e mail??
Daryl
Daryl
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Tech / Re: Safari 15, reactions?
« on: October 29, 2021, 05:40:29 PM »
Well, that is interesting. The box was checked. Unchecked it no joy. Relaunched Safari, box unchecked still no joy. HOWEVER the site works IF I toggle the "check/uncheck" box while Safari is attempting to open the site. I have tried it several times and it is consistent. Restarted and it is still consistent. Does not matter if it is checked or unchecked the website does not open on the initial attempt.
Daryl
Daryl