Re: small problem with new computer
Since I don¡¯t have that model keyboard or any device that has Touch ID, it was a WAG, a wild a?? guess. I thought that the button with the depression could perform other functions, but not sleep. It
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Re: small problem with new computer
In case you want to try "Hot Corners".? 2021 MacBook Pro,? Sequoia 15.0.1
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John
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Re: A little too little knowledge can be dangerous (SMS scam barely avoided)
Jim Robertson wrote: The top-level domain in your case (<https://usps.com-trackcpa.top/I>) is ".top" Wikipedia says: The domain name extension .top is managed and operated by the .top registry
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Jim Saklad
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Re: small problem with new computer
See the attached screenshots, which presume that you are at: Apple > Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts -- Bev in TX
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Bev in TX
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A little too little knowledge can be dangerous (SMS scam barely avoided)
My most expensive hobby is no longer keeping up to date with Apple ecosystem hardware. It¡¯s become expanding and updating my Scottish Highlands wardrobe (even more expensive, and when you order
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jimrobertson
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Re: small problem with new computer
??? The Touch ID button on MacBook keyboards can be used to power down (not a forced and precipitous restart that doesn¡¯t close files, just an organized shutdown that DOES close files if you press
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jimrobertson
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Re: small problem with new computer
Just tried setting up keyboard shortcuts, But nothing in list for sleep Jeannie
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Jeannie Girard
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Re: small problem with new computer
Cool! I always forget about that. -- Bev in TX
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Bev in TX
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Re: small problem with new computer
I use "Hot Corners"? Assign a command at any corner.
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John
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Re: small problem with new computer
Is a short press on the Power button an option with your iMac? Otto
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Otto Nikolaus
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Re: small problem with new computer
You can create your own keyboard shortcuts. See: Create keyboard shortcuts for apps on Mac https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-keyboard-shortcuts-for-apps-mchlp2271/mac Select ¡°All
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Bev in TX
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Re: small problem with new computer
If that is for Touch ID, then that button alone is probably log out, not sleep, and would require a password to log in. Brent
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Brent
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Re: small problem with new computer
Just did. and it made no difference while? using the short cut ctl opt eject. Guess I'll just have to use the apple menu for sleep Jeannie
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Jeannie Girard
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Re: small problem with new computer
Have you looked at <https://support.apple.com/en-gb/102650>? (I¡¯m on 10.15.7 on a 2012 MB Pro so what I use won¡¯t be any help.) Otto
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Otto Nikolaus
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Re: small problem with new computer
It¡¯s a recessed circle with a real purpose, if we¡¯re talking about the right upper corner of the keyboard. If that¡¯s it, it¡¯s the Touch ID key. -- Jim Robertson
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No I have not I will do that when I go back in Jeannie [email protected]> wrote:
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Jeannie Girard
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Re: small problem with new computer
I found out the if I hold those keys down for 15 seconds it will work<but the I need to use my password to open again,even though I have used settings to say no passwords. If I go to the apple menu I
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Jeannie Girard
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Re: small problem with new computer
I am running a much older macOS, Catalina, which still has Sys Prefs, instead of Settings, so this is just a shot in the dark. Try reassigning the keyboard shortcuts for that task. That task is not
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Brent
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Re: small problem with new computer
Sorry, I just realized it was the same thing you were already trying. Have you tried restarting the iMac? PatSent from iPad Pro
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Pat Taylor
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Re: small problem with new computer
Try this and let us know if it works: Option¨CCommand¨CMedia Eject keys for 1.5 seconds Pat
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Pat Taylor
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