iPads and computers

Hi, Thank (unanimity) you NanaMcGeek
(That’s you by the way, when I dictated).
Takes some getting used to, but fun trying.
AnnieB, hope you are managing with your new Mac Air, but sorry to hear that you have trouble with your hands.
I have learned how to use dictation today, and a couple of days ago, learned that you can slow down YouTube videos.
Gransnet is wonderful.

The Mac was delivered yesterday , I was too nervous to open it ! Will be brave and get it out of the box today, I love my iPad. On it about ten hours a day.

Thank you all for your advice x

Anniebach, the first thing to do is make sure you have your passwords ready, wiFi password, AppleID (your registered email address) and your Apple (iCloud) password. I can't remember if you need to put in a password for your Mac or not but it would be useful to have one ready if you need it. Don't ever lose your Apple credentials, Apple have tightened up their security.

Apple support are very good indeed if you get stuck. Fingers crossed for you.

Auntieflo, fun isn’t it! I didn't know about slowing YouTube videos either.

Good luck Annie x Please tell us how you get on .

Thank you x

Got in a muddle yesterday with passwords, think I have them sorted now.

Tried to get email on the Mac, kept asking for a second email address incase I get locked out , what ever that means, I haven’t a second email address , have had the same for about 15 years and want to keep it . Help please

Give it the email address of a family member who you can ring in case of problems (check with them first).
Alternatively you can set up a Gmail address just as a precaution, you need never use it.

Set up another email account. You live alone, I think, you don't want to be phoning someone else to ask them what passcode you have been sent to enter to enable you to view your account.

A second email account can be quite useful, I use my second one for notifications from busy sites, I just delete most of them and it keeps my main email less cluttered. If you set up a second email, you will need to use it sometimes as it will be shut down if you don't. Use a different password too.

You can add your second email account to your Mac Mail application so you can see both accounts.

Now i feel really stupid.i can just choose another email account and not have to use it ? duh, always said I am not the brightest coin in the mint.

Thank you so much x

A 'rescue' email address is used as another layer of security. In order to see your rescue email, you will have set up another account with a password that only you know. Apple are very serious about security, you will find that they are very strict.

Thank you x

I had to have a second email for something a while back and opened a Yahoo one. Found their layout nice to use so now have nearly all my stuff on it and only one or two things on the old one. Handy if you switch BB provider too as you don't have to alter the Yahoo one.

Thank you so much x

How are you getting on with your new laptop Annie ?

*NotAGran, I love it , had no idea how to get started but had support and advice from a lovely lady here. Today I did some work on my family tree on it, so much easier to read after using the iPad, and no Windows 10, bliss. Thank you

Just found this thread Anniebach, pleased you have sorted your problems. I am a complete technophobe, you seem to be flying with your mac x

GrannyGravy, I assure you I had to have much help and advice. The Mac is so like the iPad , but bigger ?

We are all Apple in our house and we love them I wish you lots of success with your new laptop Annie

Thank you dragonfly, . Been thinking of you x

Thank you Annie x

Hugs x

Only just catching up . That’s great to read Annie x

Siri doesn’t work well with a Welsh accent can’t think why

Llanddwrog - Siri heard Can do no wrong !

Perhaps elocution lessons !