Grumpy old buggers thread

For those such as me that get on our high horse about US vs UK/Aussie/Kiwi spelling and words.

A little history from the lovely Susie Dent may make us temper our outrage (slightly) [emoji15][emoji23]

Why US English is a history lesson for the British - BBC Reel

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Originally Posted by rick130

Duck Duck Go works without verification that I am, in fact, human, but it doesn't search as well as Google IME. [emoji53]

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I bet your human thingy has been well discussed around the Country's boardrooms.

Is he? Isn't he? Is he? You know how these things go.[bighmmm]






DL that 12.5.3 landed in my Inbox this a.m. but I'll bet London to a brick it didn't cover my query.



BTW, my 4 year old kid really didn't rectify it, her mother did. She hasn't even got her BSc yet so that would be a bit silly.

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Originally Posted by 4bee

DL that 12.5.3 landed in my Inbox this a.m. but I'll bet London to a brick it didn't cover my query.



BTW, my 4 year old kid really didn't rectify it, her mother did. She hasn't even got her BSc yet so that would be a bit silly.

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Most of the recent upgrades are security related. Just remember that you need an independent WiFi source and over 50% battery charge generally.

The download might take awhile to bridge historic gaps.......... dunno. The installation usually takes longer.

Suggest you find a nice venue, pub, RSL with WiFi, etc. Take your charger, download the up grade with phone on the charger and enjoy a pleasant couple of bevvies.

DL

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Originally Posted by 350RRC

Most of the recent upgrades are security related. Just remember that you need an independent WiFi source and over 50% battery charge generally.

The download might take awhile to bridge historic gaps.......... dunno. The installation usually takes longer.

Suggest you find a nice venue, pub, RSL with WiFi, etc. Take your charger, download the up grade with phone on the charger and enjoy a pleasant couple of bevvies.

DL

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Tried all that except the bevvie but it would appear to be that any thing past my one (12.1) will not load. Never got updates on my old 3gs for anything so not terribly bothered so long as it works as it does now, but thanks all the same. I don't do Banking & other like stuff.


I even tried I-Tunes but still no result.

Maybe someone more erudite than me in these matters will chime in. Sure it's a 5 not a 4?

DL

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Originally Posted by 350RRC

Maybe someone more erudite than me in these matters will chime in. Sure it's a 5 not a 4?

DL

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General.> Model is MF354ZP/A IMEI. 35884405 2221917


Has finger tip ID do da on the Home Button. Ordered & sold to me as a 5.

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Originally Posted by 4bee

General.> Model is MF354ZP/A IMEI. 35884405 2221917


Has finger tip ID do da on the Home Button. Ordered & sold to me as a 5.

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I disabled that do da as soon as I was given mine, and just use a pin no., not that it means anything.

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Originally Posted by 350RRC

I disabled that do da as soon as I was given mine, and just use a pin no., not that it means anything.

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Thanks. Me too. It sounded like a fab idea at first but I found it more of a hindrance than anything else. The way I use the phone & the environment it is used in, suits me without a password.


Great Train Robbery possible? I think not.[bigrolf] Heathrow Airport Gold heist? Naaaaaaaaah, I'll take my chances.[bigrolf]

Thanks DL.

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Originally Posted by rick130

Duck Duck Go works without verification that I am, in fact, human, but it doesn't search as well as Google IME. [emoji53]

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Hmm. Thanks Rick. I'm using Surfshark. Bigpond doesn't like it. (Edit) and no one believes I'm human anyway.

I do Billy.