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Re: That girl and her Violin - 22 days ago

Love this, thanks for that. Quick recovery!

by SKYLANE - Tips and Deals

Mostly a RANT: EPSON XP-820 & XP-830, INK Consumption Issues - 26 days ago

My mom and I both have the printers listed below, currently having similar issues with these machines. The machines I am guessing are +/- 5 years old. She is in the next state (AZ) over, so not always easy helping with issues over the phone. SKYLANE: EPSON XP-820 AIO Color Mom: EPSON XP-830 AIO Color NOTE: Only EPSON recommended cartridges have been used in both machines discuss

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Re: Should this "Thunderbolt" cable setup work? Maybe I need some 101 on this topic... - 6 weeks ago

QuoteSarcany Your Tripp Lite cable was designed to work as a display-only cable for USB-C ports. It passes a display signal from a USB-C Mac or PC to a display that has a Mini Displayport input. It does not pass a Thunderbolt signal. It would not work to pass any other sort of signal than video. It only works in one direction. That is, it won't even work to connect a Mini Displayport Mac to a

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Should this "Thunderbolt" cable setup work? Maybe I need some 101 on this topic... - 6 weeks ago

I am not up to speed yet on the nuances of specs regarding Thunderbolt cables (and perhaps the latest USB specs). My experience with Thunderbolt is still limited, feel free to help me out on any details that I might be missing out on. Focus of this thread is on the cable/adapter setups shown in BLUE below. The MacBook Air is currently on Big Sur 11.2.1, the setup below has even worked on previ

by SKYLANE - Tips and Deals

Re: iCloud Share account question... "too many devices"? - 6 weeks ago

Thanks for the inputs. Will pass those along, plus I will also check to see if I have any long gone devices still on tied to my iCloud acct.

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Re: Almost forgot about all these damned masks I have around here - 6 weeks ago

I found the masks now around the house handy for doing yard work when taking the electric pruning shears across the bushes, and also when getting rid of old mulch and replacing with new. Like said above, masks keep my face warmer when out walking when it's cooler weather. On my bike rides, when riding thru the an occasional cloud of gnats, makes it handy not getting any flying into mouth or nos

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iCloud Share account question... "too many devices"? - 6 weeks ago

I have a question here for my sister. I don't use "Family iCloud Share Acct" (hope I got that nomenclature right), so I am hoping that I am transmitting the information correctly in her question. Here goes... My sister's family of four have a Family Share iCloud account. My understanding is that you can have up to 5 family members (that have their own iCloud accounts). They all

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Re: 11AM Pacific: NASA to Reveal New Video, Images From Mars Perseverance Rover - 7 weeks ago

Wow, these videos are terrific. I watched the short 4 minute video, now part way into the 2 hour streaming presentation. Amazing. Thanks for the posting.

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Re: Couple of Winter pix - 7 weeks ago

Where are those pics from? State, City?

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Re: Save those parts! Someday you can build your own 777 - 7 weeks ago

The "outer diameter of the 777's engine cowling" is about the same as the "outer diameter of a 737's fuselage". Google This: 777 engine compared to 737 Or, click here: Check out the images. QuoteCa Bob QuoteC(-)ris Gives you some perspective on how big those engines really are. Yeah. You can stand up in the front of that engine.

by SKYLANE - Tips and Deals

Re: Can't delete file Catalina install file from Big Sur... - 2 months ago

Sarcany... This "unable to delete" situation hit me again while manipulating another Catalina Install file while on my MacBookAir7,2 on Big Sur (this time 11.2). I ran into this again since I use my MacBook Air to make updated DosDude1 Catalina installation USB sticks for my 2011 MacBook Pro and 2011 Mac mini server. Before using the method I tried last time, I followed your sug

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Re: Safe site to DL Catalina? - 2 months ago

In Safari under Preferences... Select General Tab... Second pull down from the bottom of that Tab says "File Download Location"... Under "Other" I would imagine that you could select an external drive? On Big Sur here...

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Re: So now I'm a Turtle Whisperer (rescue story with pics) - 2 months ago

Kudos to you! This is wonderful story to read today. Thanks for that!

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Re: Bought my first computer 24 years ago today: Power Mac 7300 - 2 months ago

My first mac was the Macintosh SE. A long time ago, and several macs since then. I should test my memory and list all the macs I went thru!

by SKYLANE - Tips and Deals

Re: Stacey Abrams voting doc "All In" is VERY good - 2 months ago

I watched that documentary, EXCELLENT. Highly recommend. While on Amazon Prime, check this documentary out too: “The Brainwashing of My Dad”

by SKYLANE - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: MacBook Air and OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock (video port?) - 2 months ago

QuoteSarcany I'd get a USB-C/Displayport cable. Test video output from the USB-C/TB3 port. Sarcany! Your last suggestion yielded a good result! I am so happy, thanks! I bought a USB-C/Display Port adapter by Insignia from Best Buy this evening ($25). I first tried it with the LaCie, video from the TB3 port worked. Then tried it with the OWC Mercury Elite Pro, and it worked too!

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Re: MacBook Air and OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock (video port?) - 2 months ago

Good Idea Sarcany... I will see if someone carries an inexpensive USB-C to Display Port cable and give it a try. If I do get cable or figure out a solution that "does" what I am trying to do, then I will report back with my findings. I wish I had Mac with TB3 to test OWC Mercury Elite Pro with, but I don't. So, until then I can't rule out if I have a faulty Video Port on the OWC

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Re: MacBook Air and OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock (video port?) - 2 months ago

Quotebtfc I’m thinking more about power, as I know that the OWC hubs are a little more power hungry than some others. Would that lead me to think the power supply is not sized correctly for the Mercury Elite Pro? LaCie Power Supply: 12v DC, 7 amps (2 x 4TB 3.5" hard drives installed within) Mercury Elite Pro Power Supply: 12v DC, 10 amps (2 x 3TB 3.5" hard drives in

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Re: How do you sleep? - 2 months ago

All of the above, in any combination.

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Re: MacBook Air and OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock (video port?) - 2 months ago

btfc... Regarding bandwidth issue (OWC Support was questioning that as well) -- If bandwidth is the issue with the Mercury Elite Pro, would it be expected to see that bandwidth issue on the LaCie 2BIG as well? I don't have a lot of experience (yet) with TB peripherals, so I don't have a lot to draw on when paying with TB Docks/Peripherals. Thanks for the help to you both, been learning as

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Re: MacBook Air and OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock (video port?) - 2 months ago

Sarcany, I did try that, but tried it again as follows: I first set this up to verify the DELL Monitor was working (LaCie only, no other peripherals). DELL Monitor (2560 x 1440) worked: MacBook Air >>> Thunderbolt 2 Cable >>> Thunderbolt 2 Adapter to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) >>> LaCie 2BIG >>> Display Port Cable >>> Dell Monitor

by SKYLANE - Tips and Deals

Re: MacBook Air and OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock (video port?) - 2 months ago

Yes to the Display Port Cable having same Display Ports on both ends. OWC support suggested today that I try a Thunderbolt cable without an adapter, which right not I do not have. I do know the Thunderbolt/adapter works since it works with the LaCie setup in passing video to the Display Port. The Thunderbolt/Adapter works with the OWC unit, but not getting video from the Display Port. I

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Re: MacBook Air and OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock (video port?) - 2 months ago

MacBook Air >>> Thunderbolt 2 Cable >>> Thunderbolt 2 Adapter to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) >>> LaCie 2BIG (or, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro) >>> Display Port Cable >>> Dell Monitor This setup works with the LaCie 2BIG device. When I slip in the Mercury Elite Pro in where the LaCie 2BIG was, I can transfer data from the Mercury Elite Pro, but

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MacBook Air and OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock (video port?) - 2 months ago

Model Name: MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) Model Identifier: MacBookAir7,2 Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Core i7 Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz Big Sur I have been using this MBA for quite some time with a Dell Monitor and the LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3: . I connect my Dell monitor to the MBA to the LaCie with a Thunderbolt Cable (display port style connectors on both ends) and Apple

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Re: refresh, refresh, refresh - 2 months ago

Quotespace-time One ugly era is gone. One ugly error is gone.

by SKYLANE - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Big Sur on 2012 Mac Mini? - 2 months ago

I have not seen anything on DosDude1.com about a Big Sur patcher, yet. I wonder if anyone else is building patcher? I did find this discussion that might be a place to find some clues:

by SKYLANE - Tips and Deals

Two Recommended Shows I watched on Prime Video - 3 months ago

ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY - Documentary with Stacey Abrams THE BRAINWASHING OF MY DAD - Director Jen Senko

by SKYLANE - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: ‘ Behind the viral photo of Rep. Andy Kim cleaning up at midnight after riots ‘ - 3 months ago

Rachel Maddow highlighted this story at end of her show tonight, brought her to tears.

by SKYLANE - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Pelosi promised another impeachment in lieu of the 25th... - 3 months ago

Impeachment can also be used as a tool to keep 45 from holding any government office in the future, right? If so, that is good rationale to pursue an impeachment. I believe I heard that an impeachment can be finished even after he is out of office (?). I know the goal though is to remove ASAP. I need to verify that though...

by SKYLANE - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: MBP 2011 8,2: 10.15 Security updates With DosDude1 Patched Computers - 3 months ago

I could not get WiFi to work at all in 10.15.7, all the way up to (Build 19H114)*. * NOTE: I needed the help of this file to load 10.15.7 (Build 19H114): CatalinaOTAswufix.app - Google that name with MacRumors to learn all about it and how to download it. Temporary Solution: Went back to 10.15.6 (Build 19G2021) and the WiFi works just fine. Go figure! If Dosdude1 gets time to mak

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