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Re: Duplicate file finder
HI
Does this fit your requirements?
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On Feb 22, 2025, at 12:33?PM, Steve Parmley via groups.io <rushtofire@...> wrote:
Hi everyone,
Can someone please point me in the direction of a software utility that can compare files over multiple drives so they can be consolidated onto one computer? I don’t mind paying for it.
The back story is I have eight drives from various computers I’ve had over the years. I have an old iMac that has a hybrid drive. One of the drives failed years ago and I attempted to rescue it with Stellar before taking it to Apple for repair. All it did was capture my folder structure with all the files listed, but the majority of the newer files were corrupted. It is a daunting process to get the files back. I have recently purchased a new iMac with the intentions of getting all the old files on there. Photos, videos, documents, the usual stuff. The drives that I used for back-up have also failed, so once I get this all sorted out, I plan to get a back-up redundancy plan going. For now it will be a lot of digging, and to do it manually feels overwhelming. I’m using a Zilke device for reading the old drives and that seems to be doing a decent job, but many of the files with the newest dates are corrupted and cant be opened.
Thanks in advance. I know this is a total mess of a situation and I expect it to take a long time to recover.
Steve
Re: Duplicate file finder
Hello Steve
I was intrigued by your message and ended up watching this YT video:- ??
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However you go about GETTING your data, I’d recommend that you put it into the iCloud and then download it onto your new iMac.
Apple computer users can also use Microsoft's One Drive Cloud storage.
Currently, 15GB of storage is available free of charge. Additional storage is available at quite reasonable cost.
Good luck! ?
David
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On 22 Feb 2025, at 20:33, Steve Parmley via groups.io <rushtofire@...> wrote:
Hi everyone,
Can someone please point me in the direction of a software utility that can compare files over multiple drives so they can be consolidated onto one computer? I don’t mind paying for it.
The back story is I have eight drives from various computers I’ve had over the years. I have an old iMac that has a hybrid drive. One of the drives failed years ago and I attempted to rescue it with Stellar before taking it to Apple for repair. All it did was capture my folder structure with all the files listed, but the majority of the newer files were corrupted. It is a daunting process to get the files back. I have recently purchased a new iMac with the intentions of getting all the old files on there. Photos, videos, documents, the usual stuff. The drives that I used for back-up have also failed, so once I get this all sorted out, I plan to get a back-up redundancy plan going. For now it will be a lot of digging, and to do it manually feels overwhelming. I’m using a Zilke device for reading the old drives and that seems to be doing a decent job, but many of the files with the newest dates are corrupted and cant be opened.
Thanks in advance. I know this is a total mess of a situation and I expect it to take a long time to recover.
Steve
Hi everyone,
Can someone please point me in the direction of a software utility that can compare files over multiple drives so they can be consolidated onto one computer? I don’t mind paying for it.
The back story is I have eight drives from various computers I’ve had over the years. I have an old iMac that has a hybrid drive. One of the drives failed years ago and I attempted to rescue it with Stellar before taking it to Apple for repair. All it did was capture my folder structure with all the files listed, but the majority of the newer files were corrupted. It is a daunting process to get the files back. I have recently purchased a new iMac with the intentions of getting all the old files on there. Photos, videos, documents, the usual stuff. The drives that I used for back-up have also failed, so once I get this all sorted out, I plan to get a back-up redundancy plan going. For now it will be a lot of digging, and to do it manually feels overwhelming. I’m using a Zilke device for reading the old drives and that seems to be doing a decent job, but many of the files with the newest dates are corrupted and cant be opened.
Thanks in advance. I know this is a total mess of a situation and I expect it to take a long time to recover.
Steve
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Re: A little iOS voicemail help, please?
On Feb 21, 2025, at 11:10, Jim Saklad via groups.io <jimdoc@...> wrote:
I only block numbers that are documented spam calls or texts.
If they can’t get hold of me in the future, I am happy with that.
As far as testing by pressing “Clear All” is concerned, you’re obviously braver than I. Thanks for confirming what it does. My problem with the phone allowing people who are blocked to still leave messages is that I assume they’ll have no way of knowing that I’m not likely to see them!
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Re: A little iOS voicemail help, please?
Jim Robertson wrote: Yesterday a message popped up telling me my voicemail box was almost full. So, I began erasing them (and there are LOTS)! But in the process I discovered that I’m not really ERASING them, just relegating them to Limbo in the category of “Deleted Messages.” Up in the right corner of my screen in that category there’s a “Clear All” button, but I have no clue whether pressing that would empty just the deleted messages or erase ALL my stored voicemail! I’m on iOS 18.3.1. Does anyone know which is the case?
“Clear All” only appears when you go to the deleted messages page; I just tried it and it only removes the deleted messages. I also discovered that there’s another repository, of “Blocked Messages,” the very purpose of which eludes me. I discovered that yes, those messages really ARE there, creating a scenario where I’ve “told” my phone not to take calls from those numbers, but the callers probably think I was just temporarily unavailable and likely will get back to them. Am I missing some useful bit of social engineering there?
I only block numbers that are documented spam calls or texts. If they can’t get hold of me in the future, I am happy with that.
jimdoc@...
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A little iOS voicemail help, please?
I’m a messy housekeeper. Yesterday a message popped up telling me my voicemail box was almost full. So, I began erasing them (and there are LOTS)! But in the process I discovered that I’m not really ERASING them, just relegating them to Limbo in the category of “Deleted Messages.” Up in the right corner of my screen in that category there’s a “Clear All” button, but I have no clue whether pressing that would empty just the deleted messages or erase ALL my stored voicemail! I’m on iOS 18.3.1. Does anyone know which is the case?
I also discovered that there’s another repository, of “Blocked Messages,” the very purpose of which eludes me. I discovered that yes, those messages really ARE there, creating a scenario where I’ve “told” my phone not to take calls from those numbers, but the callers probably think I was just temporarily unavailable and likely will get back to them. Am I missing some useful bit of social engineering there?
Thanks so much,
Jim Robertson
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Re: 2013 Mac Book Air battery replacement
On Feb 17, 2025, at 1:43 PM, jsm5320432 via groups.io <jsm5320432@...> wrote:
One of my 2013 Mac Book Airs (mid 2013) had a battery failure after twelve years of service. Does anyone have a recommended source of replacement batteries? It’s shocking how wide a range of prices exist for seemingly identical replacement batteries for Mac laptops. Some are only $25 to $40, and others, like OWC, can be well over $100. It's likely that there are in reality only a few Asian manufacturers of laptop batteries, and that everyone else just puts their label on them, including well known sources such as OWC. I note that some batteries have 18 or 24 month warranties and others only 12. I usually recommend Egoway batteries purchased from Amazon. They are reasonably reliable, and usually very reasonably priced. They only have a one year warranty, but they have excellent service and support. $40 <> However, several consultants I know of recommend this source for laptop batteries. Their quality is excellent, and the service swift and helpful. They offer Xtend battery packs that have genuine Samsung lithium cells in them. They come with a two year warranty. Laptop Battery Express $114 <> Personally, I’d go with the Egoway battery. At about1/3 the price of the Xtend battery, you can’t go far wrong. __________________________________________________ Randy B. Singer Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions) Essential But Hard To Find Macintosh Software and Advice __________________________________________________
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Re: 2013 Mac Book Air battery replacement
I had apple replace my battery for a 2013 MacBook Pro-R. At that time, they informed?me that it might not be possible as their stores
of components were dangerously low.?
Fortunately, the located a battery and I got the batter and a new top case for $200 USD.?
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Hello John,
You can get a replacement battery for your 2013 MacBook Air from several places:
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Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider: This is the most reliable option, and the battery will be genuine. You can schedule an appointment at your local Apple Store or find an Apple Authorized Service Provider through Apple's website.
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On 17 Feb 2025, at 21:43, jsm5320432 via groups.io <jsm5320432@...> wrote:
One of my 2013 Mac Book Airs (mid 2013) had a battery failure after twelve years of service. Does anyone have a recommended source of replacement batteries?
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Thanks in advance for any help.
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John Mills
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Re: 2013 Mac Book Air battery replacement
Also check OWC for replacement batteries and kits.?
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On Feb 17, 2025, at 14:00, David G Brooks via groups.io <davidandtrishab@...> wrote:
? Hello John, You can get a replacement battery for your 2013 MacBook Air from several places: Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider: This is the most reliable option, and the battery will be genuine. You can schedule an appointment at your local Apple Store or find an Apple Authorized Service Provider through Apple's website. Online retailers: Websites like Amazon, eBay, or Newegg often have third-party batteries available. Be cautious, as quality may vary, and check reviews to ensure you're purchasing a reputable product. iFixit: iFixit is well-known for offering high-quality replacement parts for various devices, including MacBook Air batteries. They also provide step-by-step guides to help you install the replacement yourself if you're comfortable doing so. Local repair shops: Some independent repair shops may have compatible batteries available, and they can also install the new battery for you.
If you're not sure about doing the replacement yourself, it might be worth going through Apple or an authorized repair provider to ensure proper installation. With kind regards, David PS ?- I’m sharing the answer provided to me by ChatGPT. You can ask questions like this yourself!
On 17 Feb 2025, at 21:43, jsm5320432 via groups.io <jsm5320432@...> wrote:
One of my 2013 Mac Book Airs (mid 2013) had a battery failure after twelve years of service. Does anyone have a recommended source of replacement batteries?
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Thanks in advance for any help.
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John Mills
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Re: Safari "Reopen Closed Tab"?
Probably. It is in one of the menu bar pull downs, when in Safari.?
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On Feb 17, 2025, at 12:52, Carol Botteron via groups.io <cjbotteron@...> wrote:
? Thank you!? I think you meant Command-Y; Control-Y didn't do anything.? Command-Y did open the history as you said.
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Re: 2013 Mac Book Air battery replacement
Hello John, You can get a replacement battery for your 2013 MacBook Air from several places: Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider: This is the most reliable option, and the battery will be genuine. You can schedule an appointment at your local Apple Store or find an Apple Authorized Service Provider through Apple's website. Online retailers: Websites like Amazon, eBay, or Newegg often have third-party batteries available. Be cautious, as quality may vary, and check reviews to ensure you're purchasing a reputable product. iFixit: iFixit is well-known for offering high-quality replacement parts for various devices, including MacBook Air batteries. They also provide step-by-step guides to help you install the replacement yourself if you're comfortable doing so. Local repair shops: Some independent repair shops may have compatible batteries available, and they can also install the new battery for you.
If you're not sure about doing the replacement yourself, it might be worth going through Apple or an authorized repair provider to ensure proper installation. With kind regards, David PS ?- I’m sharing the answer provided to me by ChatGPT. You can ask questions like this yourself!
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On 17 Feb 2025, at 21:43, jsm5320432 via groups.io <jsm5320432@...> wrote:
One of my 2013 Mac Book Airs (mid 2013) had a battery failure after twelve years of service. Does anyone have a recommended source of replacement batteries?
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Thanks in advance for any help.
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John Mills
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2013 Mac Book Air battery replacement
One of my 2013 Mac Book Airs (mid 2013) had a battery failure after twelve years of service. Does anyone have a recommended source of replacement batteries?
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Thanks in advance for any help.
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John Mills
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Re: Safari "Reopen Closed Tab"?
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On Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 12:52?PM Carol Botteron via <cjbotteron= [email protected]> wrote: Thank you!? I think you meant Command-Y; Control-Y didn't do anything.? Command-Y did open the history as you said.
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Re: Safari "Reopen Closed Tab"?
Thank you!? I think you meant Command-Y; Control-Y didn't do anything.? Command-Y did open the history as you said.
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Re: Safari "Reopen Closed Tab"?
In Safari, open a new tab, then type Control Y. That will open History. Select the page you want and double click it.?
Been there all the time, just with a different vocabulary.?
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On Feb 17, 2025, at 12:21, Carol Botteron via groups.io <cjbotteron@...> wrote:
? Chrome (version 133) has a??"Reopen Closed Tab" command under File.? I have used this a few times after accidentally closing a tab (oops).
Safari (version 17.6)? does not appear to have a similar feature.? If I mistakenly close a tab or window in Safari, is there a way to reopen it?? ?adTHANKSvance!
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Safari "Reopen Closed Tab"?
Chrome (version 133) has a??"Reopen Closed Tab" command under File.? I have used this a few times after accidentally closing a tab (oops).
Safari (version 17.6)? does not appear to have a similar feature.? If I mistakenly close a tab or window in Safari, is there a way to reopen it?? ?adTHANKSvance!
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Re: suspicious stuff on iphone
Thank you for the correction. I forgot we were speaking about an iPhone, not a Mac.
Brent
On my iPhone Xr
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On Feb 17, 2025, at 03:11, Randy B. Singer via groups.io <randy@...> wrote:
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On Feb 16, 2025, at 3:21 PM, Brent via groups.io <whodo678@...> wrote:
No, I was referring to malicious push notifications from a source other than Apple and unrelated to Apple.
Up until very recently, iOS didn’t allow push notifications from the Web. It now has that capability if implemented by a third party app, and the user specifically gives permission for it.
The Macintosh will do push notifications, but you can fairly easily turn this feature off in most browsers. (It’s the first thing that I do whenever installing a new browser.)
Such notifications can’t, in and of themselves, do anything malicious other than scare you into acting foolishly. They are scareware, but not technically malware.
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Randy B. Singer
Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
Essential But Hard To Find Macintosh Software and Advice
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On Feb 16, 2025, at 3:21 PM, Brent via groups.io <whodo678@...> wrote:
No, I was referring to malicious push notifications from a source other than Apple and unrelated to Apple. Up until very recently, iOS didn’t allow push notifications from the Web. It now has that capability if implemented by a third party app, and the user specifically gives permission for it. The Macintosh will do push notifications, but you can fairly easily turn this feature off in most browsers. (It’s the first thing that I do whenever installing a new browser.) Such notifications can’t, in and of themselves, do anything malicious other than scare you into acting foolishly. They are scareware, but not technically malware. __________________________________________________ Randy B. Singer Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions) Essential But Hard To Find Macintosh Software and Advice __________________________________________________
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Re: suspicious stuff on iphone
No, I was referring to malicious push notifications from a source other than Apple and unrelated to Apple. But Randy does bring up a good point, what makes you think it wasn’t from Apple.?
Brent ?
On my Mac mini running 10.15.7?
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i don't know...i suppose it could have been, although i don't know how or whether you can turn off notifications from apple. Could it have been a push notification thru the browser used on that phone?
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Re: suspicious stuff on iphone
Then it's quite possible that she affirmed the new iCloud terms and conditions and then later encountered that bug. ?To prevent it from reoccurring, she should update her phone.
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On Feb 16, 2025, at 9:22?AM, tim meidroth via groups.io <timmeidroth@...> wrote:
no, it is not on the latest version of ios On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 4:48?PM Bev in TX via <countryone77= [email protected]> wrote:
The article mentions a n iOS bug that prompts the user to do it again.? Is your wife's phone at the latest iOS version? thanks, bev....i watched the FAQ video in that article and it shows what looks like the message we saw....however,? i can't find < settings apple?ID suggestions (as shown here from the video) on either of the two iphones in our home...also, both our phones show icloud successfully did a backup on 2-13, which suggests icloud is working properly on both.
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 12:27?PM Bev in TX via <countryone77= [email protected]> wrote:
This is the only recent thing that I've heard about Apple's terms of service:
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