Category Archives: Computing

Pi 3B

Posted on November 30, 2020 by JJS

I am all set, my Raspberry PI 3 Model B (retailing at €38,50) is all set up. I even have installed the necessary software (email client, browser) to use it as a desktop if needed. What remains to be done … Continue reading →

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Bye Instagram

Posted on November 11, 2020 by JJS

This is it, decision taken. I now need to find out how to cancel and delete my account. It was almost impossible to do with the parent company (FB) itself. I am in fact told there are still “traces” on … Continue reading →

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Internet speed

Posted on October 23, 2020 by JJS

I was checking, as I regularly do, my internet Connection speed. I just want to make sure I get what I pay for. Obviously when connected directly to the router, the Ethernet connection is the fastest. I certainly cannot complain … Continue reading →

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Computer down

Posted on July 20, 2020 by JJS

My main computer won’t start. Only goes as far as a blank page. I went through all recovery procedures I know but to no avail so far. Quite frustrating. I have a full back-up version so I just need for … Continue reading →

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Pencil II

Posted on June 9, 2020 by JJS

Had earlier on the scheduled call from Apple Care regarding my defective brand new pencil. The call came from Ireland, which is hardly surprising, and took more than 45 minutes. Anyway all is solved to my satisfaction. I shall get … Continue reading →

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Pencil

Posted on June 4, 2020 by JJS

Quite a disappointment. The Apple Pencil I received 48 hours ago together with the new 2020 iPad Pro 12.9″ stopped working last evening. It simply does stay connected to the bluetooth network more than 5 seconds. I spent an hour … Continue reading →

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Pro

Posted on June 3, 2020 by JJS

Did I mention I received my new iPad Pro 12.9” yesterday? It only took minutes to set up as soon as it detected my phone and transferred the necessary data. I started practicing and learning to use the pen to … Continue reading →

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Home office

Posted on March 28, 2020 by JJS

I have some issues with my computers / digital equipment for which I simply cannot find a solution. Basically the 1st 3 pieces of equipment below all the time: ✒︎ My old and trusted iMac 27 ✓ ✒︎ My cherished MacBook … Continue reading →

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Free advertising

Posted on March 3, 2020 by JJS

I am not sure most people realise that they are advertising their telephone or tablet brand when sending emails using them. Most messages / emails sent automatically signs “Sent from my iPhone”. The same is valid for Samsung, Huawei etc. … Continue reading →

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Speed test

Posted on January 15, 2020 by JJS

Just ran an internet speed test and I am glad to see everything is working properly which is obviously not the case with some websites which are so slow and keep cutting out. Keep computing

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