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ZOOM
I have just cancelled my Zoom subscription which was going to renew automatically on May8th. The features available with the prescription are very good but no longer necessary now that the hard confinement periods appear to be over. Not worth … Continue reading
Pi 3B
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
Bye Instagram
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
Posted in Computing, Social Media
Tagged Facebook, Instagram, Social Media, Social Networks
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Internet speed
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
Posted in Computing
Tagged Downloading, Internet connection, Mbps, Orange, Router, Uploading, WIFI
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Computer down
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
Pencil II
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
Posted in Computing
Tagged apple, Apple Pencil, Apple service, Apple support, iPad Pro
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Pencil
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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Tagged apple, Apple Pencil, Apple service, Apple support, iPad Pro
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Pro
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
Home office
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
Free advertising
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
