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| From | "David B." <"David B."@invalid.org> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac |
| Subject | Re: You can protect your Mac from malware by following three simple rules! |
| Date | 2026-05-23 15:51 +0100 |
| Organization | Retired |
| Message-ID | <n7dt88FksnbU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <n0qntoF2nsU1@mid.individual.net> <n7c2auFc4grU1@mid.individual.net> <6a10dab4$1$25$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> <n7ddthFiiqnU1@mid.individual.net> <6a11ac23$0$24$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> |
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On 23/05/2026 14:31, Brock McNuggets wrote: > On May 23, 2026 at 3:30:09 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote > <n7ddthFiiqnU1@mid.individual.net>: > >> On 22/05/2026 23:37, Brock McNuggets wrote: >>> David B. <"David B."@invalid.org> wrote: >>>> On 22/05/2026 20:43, Brock McNuggets wrote: >>>>> David B. <"David B."@invalid.org> wrote: >>>>>> On 22/05/2026 18:01, Brock McNuggets wrote: >>>>>>> On May 22, 2026 at 7:11:51 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote >>>>>>> <n7b6h8F7tb8U1@mid.individual.net>: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 22/05/2026 14:31, Brock McNuggets wrote: >>>>>>>>> I*AM* having issues with my computer right now. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Please email me and tell me the problem >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I know a LOT about Apple computers now! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'll help you determine the best way forward. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Already know the issue... but messaged you anyway. >>>>>> >>>>>> Message received and a response given. >>>>>>> Apple use to have amazing tech support. Not so much any more. My issue is >>>>>>> uncommon and on their side more than mine, and I get a first tier tech would >>>>>>> not be able to diagnose, but some of the complete lacking I found was >>>>>>> inexcusable. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Did finally reach someone who has been there a long time and seems very >>>>>>> knowledgable. >>>>>> >>>>>> It might be helpful to discuss in both ACW *and* uk.comp.sys.mac >>>>>> >>>>>> What do you think? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I can share. Doubt there’s much more anyone can do. >>>> >>>> It simply emphasises that, in spite of ALL your long experience, you >>>> didn't have a back-up plan and could now lose much of your data. >>> >>> I foolishly trusted iCloud. But I do have most backed up — but not >>> organized. It was foolish of me. >> >> *WHY* have you not used Time Machine?!!! >> >>>> ALL computer storage disks will fail - it is just a matter of when! >>>> >>> No doubt. And that includes Cloud systems. >> >> Cloud systems are pretty-much fail-safe. >> >> https://www.tricostar.com/tricostar-news/news-feed/industry-news/why-you-shouldnt-fear-data-loss-in-the-cloud > > Notice your two thoughts here: > > 1) You suggest cloud systems are pretty much fail-safe. This is wrong. I admit > I trusted iCloud. It was a mistake. Apple let me down in a BIG way -- and they > have, to their credit -- now admitted it. But there is no easy fix. I'd very much like to review any correspondence you have with Apple in which they admit fault with the Apple iCloud. Please share. > 2) You ask why I did not use Time Machine. Well, I have in the past and am now > again, but once you have your Desktop and Documents in iCloud, Time Machine > does not back those files up. That is correct. I guess few folk are fully aware of that. > When I bought my MacBook Air a couple years ago I made the choice to get a > drive smaller than the one on my desktop. That meant not all my files could > fit on it. I bought iCloud space. The thinking was that space cost about the > same or less than buying backup drives so I was saving money PLUS getting what > I incorrectly thought would be very safe storage. I very much look forward to learning just *HOW* the Apple iCloud failed you. -- Kind regards, David
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