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Nor I, Patrick. (But I was concerned about Charlie!)
 
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Oh my God!!! My apologies to you both!!

My mind was on an earlier post and was confused. Easy thing to happen for me.

Sorry guys.



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LOL, that's what's known as a senior moment Patrick.

And no, I'm not offended. :)

Nor I, Patrick. (But I was concerned about Charlie!)



Phew, that's all a relief and thanks.

I'll try and pay attention to what I'm typing in the future. Unfortunately I can't blame auto-spell-check for my last goof up. :Cool:







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So, Patrick, will you now give Apple a little more grace about making mistakes????

Just kidding, we know that ain't happening...
 

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So, Patrick, will you now give Apple a little more grace about making mistakes????

Just kidding, we know that ain't happening...

I have been a Microsoft Insider since they started the program at least 1 year before Windows 10 was out. If you had some of the bugs I had with the builds, it makes any mistakes Apple has made even with their betas seem minor. No sound on a new laptop with INTEL HD AUDIO! 2 months with no sound! Amazing! :D Grin
 

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I have been a Microsoft Insider since they started the program at least 1 year before Windows 10 was out.
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So, Patrick, will you now give Apple a little more grace about making mistakes????

Just kidding, we know that ain't happening...


Actually I do at times, but don't usually broadcast it much, well, if at all…, OK…, maybe hardly ever… :Lips-Are-Sealed: :Mischievous:




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Actually I do at times, but don't usually broadcast it much, well, if at all…, OK…, maybe hardly ever… :Lips-Are-Sealed: :Mischievous:




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Pat, or you could be that blind fanboy that is no longer on the forums that lives near you. We do not allow his name mentioned so keep it quiet but thought it might make you laugh! :D Grin
 
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Pat, or you could be that blind fanboy that is no longer on the forums that lives near you. We do not allow his name mentioned so keep it quiet but thought it might make you laugh! :D Grin


Not bloody likely thanks Dennis, and that arrogant person was my nemesis who finally earned the sub name "Banned" here on this forum I believe, and thank God he lives in the south area of Victoria, a safe distance away unless he's been asked to leave the city.

And no, to be honest, no laughing matter at all as far as I'm concerned, but not offended here.



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Not bloody likely thanks Dennis, and that arrogant person was my nemesis who finally earned the sub name "Banned" here on this forum I believe, and thank God he lives in the south area of Victoria, a safe distance away unless he's been asked to leave the city.

And no, to be honest, no laughing matter at all as far as I'm concerned, but not offended here.



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hmmm. I won't mention his name either. ;)

Apple seems to be making far more mistakes for me, I used to upgrade my OSs much quicker a long time ago (I recall installing Tiger the day it came out) Now I'm careful about that. I do wish though that the update thingy would stop nagging me to update to high Sierra every couple days!

Still doesn't come close to the Microsoft debacle though.
 
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Yeah, tell me about it. I'm going through one now on my two Win 7 computers, can't get updates. Microsoft screw's up again. Thank God I have a Mac as my main computer. My wife get her first Apple computer early next year, don't know what we're getting yet. :)
 
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hmmm. I won't mention his name either. ;)


I believe he was also banned from the ehmac.ca forums when the "mayor" was running it. That was also a nice relief. :Evil:


Apple seems to be making far more mistakes for me, I used to upgrade my OSs much quicker a long time ago (I recall installing Tiger the day it came out) Now I'm careful about that. I do wish though that the update thingy would stop nagging me to update to high Sierra every couple days!


If you mean the Software Update or App Store Update, I was able to get the nagging stopped my command, or option or control clicking on the "install" link of something.

I'd have to google for the proper method, and if it still works.

Or, do the download but don't let it run and then move and hide it somewhere for if and when you do might want to use it.




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I believe he was also banned from the ehmac.ca forums when the "mayor" was running it. That was also a nice relief. :Evil:





If you mean the Software Update or App Store Update, I was able to get the nagging stopped my command, or option or control clicking on the "install" link of something.

I'd have to google for the proper method, and if it still works.

Or, do the download but don't let it run and then move and hide it somewhere for if and when you do might want to use it.




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He really rubbed people the wrong way didn't he, everywhere he went!

Anyway... Im hoping the upgrade OS nags are only a few times and then they stop. If not, if anyone knows how to stop it that'd be swell. I have no plans until another point release. But they're popping these things out so fast they might be on to another OS ;) My music/Pro tools machine is firmly El Cap for now with no plans to move it because it's working great.
 
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Anyway... Im hoping the upgrade OS nags are only a few times and then they stop. If not, if anyone knows how to stop it that'd be swell.


Are you getting the nag to install if HS has already been downloaded via Notifications or from the App Store nagging to download??

Maybe have a read here:
How to Prevent macOS High Sierra from Automatically Downloading
http://osxdaily.com/2017/11/21/prevent-macos-high-sierra-automatic-download/

And,
How to stop Apple from automatically downloading new software for your Mac
http://www.businessinsider.com/appl...pdates-2016-10/#start-in-system-preferences-1

or more hits via:
https://www.google.ca/search?client...F-8&gfe_rd=cr&dcr=0&ei=1RwnWu6xFs_M8geE84WQDg

What you also probably want to prevent and be aware of is HS doing its download and install thing almost behind your back as Apple seems to be promoting and attempted jamming down ones throat as if the nagging wasn't enough. Gheese!!! :Angry:




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I have that stuff turned off afaik. Just the nags. Perhaps it'll stop after so many?
 
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I have that stuff turned off afaik. Just the nags. Perhaps it'll stop after so many?


Personally I'd do some double checking and I sure wouldn't assume it would stop on its own. :Not-Amused:




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Pat, or you could be that blind fanboy that is no longer on the forums that lives near you. We do not allow his name mentioned so keep it quiet but thought it might make you laugh! :D Grin

Eh? Assuming I know to whom you refer (and I'm sure I do), I thought it was odd to see nothing from him lately, even given my own rare appearances these days. It's a shame, he's pretty smart and quite often had a lot of valuable input, but those blinders of his... sheesh. I do empathize a little with him even though we butted heads a few times. I know the worst of me gets out once in a while. Well maybe not the absolute worst, but I've had my moments.
 

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Eh? Assuming I know to whom you refer (and I'm sure I do), I thought it was odd to see nothing from him lately, even given my own rare appearances these days. It's a shame, he's pretty smart and quite often had a lot of valuable input, but those blinders of his... sheesh. I do empathize a little with him even though we butted heads a few times. I know the worst of me gets out once in a while. Well maybe not the absolute worst, but I've had my moments.

You are a great user. I hope to see more of you here!
 

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