My Journey

Why do you think modern technology baffles me. I have made no such statement nor do I hold such sentiment.

You can't work a scanner.

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 21, 2016, 06:49:18 AM

Why do you think modern technology baffles me. I have made no such statement nor do I hold such sentiment.

You can't work a scanner.

He said he needed help setting up a scanner, not operating it. 

Quote from: Stanton on March 23, 2016, 09:39:49 PM

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 21, 2016, 06:49:18 AM

Why do you think modern technology baffles me. I have made no such statement nor do I hold such sentiment.

You can't work a scanner.

He said he needed help setting up a scanner, not operating it. 

You know my friend, we get accused of being pedantic and obtuse but Dear God in Heaven I am not sure where these people come up with such statements. My daughter, after years of cajoling me to "join the computer age" purchased for me as a gift, an Apple Mac book computer (and Air Mac) and presented it this past Boxing Day. The entire family (not large but it is mine!) thought this a great sort of joke since I had steadfastly refused to "get on the web" or read books electronically (why should I when I possess two library memberships to two most excellent libraries and get the Times delivered, albeit at an exorbitant charge).

So off we go, when a gift is given my Dear Mother taught me that is is impolite not to use a gift, and if possible it should be used and enjoyed at least once in the presence of the giver. So in January after a day of instruction from her I went on the web on this fair computer, thanking the Lord I had learned to type some year previous.


As far as the scanner- I have worked out how to use it (I purchased it last week) but now I am forced to load them onto a site all of which ask for my particulars (email, name) and my daughter has consistently warned me of not divulging any information to some random site or person due to the risk of fraudulent activity.

You could make a separate email account and fake name for any sites you don't trust with your real name.

You could make a separate email account and fake name for any sites you don't trust with your real name.

My daughter bought my computer with all manner of programs from Microsoft including a program called Microsoft Outlook which contains my email address (this works much like a postal code is my understanding). I see no mechanism (granted I would apparently have to go to the Microsoft site) to install a secondary email address other than the one that I have with the Outlook program. 

I will ask my daughter when she next comes to visit whether I could indeed change my email on the Outlook program. It seems to me it would be akin to changing ones postal address. How would anyone know to forward or send you email. I grant you I get but one or two per day but you see my point I suspect.-

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:04:08 AM

You could make a separate email account and fake name for any sites you don't trust with your real name.

My daughter bought my computer with all manner of programs from Microsoft including a program called Microsoft Outlook which contains my email address (this works much like a postal code is my understanding). I see no mechanism (granted I would apparently have to go to the Microsoft site) to install a secondary email address other than the one that I have with the Outlook program. 

I will ask my daughter when she next comes to visit whether I could indeed change my email on the Outlook program. It seems to me it would be akin to changing ones postal address. How would anyone know to forward or send you email. I grant you I get but one or two per day but you see my point I suspect.-

It'd be more like renting a second box at a postal office. The two addresses are separate, but you can still receive mail in both.

As to Outlook, I do not use that software. I tend to check my email through a browser instead of a separate software.

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 11:09:55 AM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:04:08 AM

You could make a separate email account and fake name for any sites you don't trust with your real name.

My daughter bought my computer with all manner of programs from Microsoft including a program called Microsoft Outlook which contains my email address (this works much like a postal code is my understanding). I see no mechanism (granted I would apparently have to go to the Microsoft site) to install a secondary email address other than the one that I have with the Outlook program. 

I will ask my daughter when she next comes to visit whether I could indeed change my email on the Outlook program. It seems to me it would be akin to changing ones postal address. How would anyone know to forward or send you email. I grant you I get but one or two per day but you see my point I suspect.-

It'd be more like renting a second box at a postal office. The two addresses are separate, but you can still receive mail in both.

As to Outlook, I do not use that software. I tend to check my email through a browser instead of a separate software.

Well my friend, you certainly proved the Bible's Dictum "Let no man despise thy youth".

How is it possible to check your email through an internet browser? Is this possible with the Outlook program? Could I use the internet browser (I assume by Internet Browser you mean the safari disc that I click on to get to the internet).

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:24:21 AM

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 11:09:55 AM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:04:08 AM

You could make a separate email account and fake name for any sites you don't trust with your real name.

My daughter bought my computer with all manner of programs from Microsoft including a program called Microsoft Outlook which contains my email address (this works much like a postal code is my understanding). I see no mechanism (granted I would apparently have to go to the Microsoft site) to install a secondary email address other than the one that I have with the Outlook program. 

I will ask my daughter when she next comes to visit whether I could indeed change my email on the Outlook program. It seems to me it would be akin to changing ones postal address. How would anyone know to forward or send you email. I grant you I get but one or two per day but you see my point I suspect.-

It'd be more like renting a second box at a postal office. The two addresses are separate, but you can still receive mail in both.

As to Outlook, I do not use that software. I tend to check my email through a browser instead of a separate software.

Well my friend, you certainly proved the Bible's Dictum "Let no man despise thy youth".

How is it possible to check your email through an internet browser? Is this possible with the Outlook program? Could I use the internet browser (I assume by Internet Browser you mean the safari disc that I click on to get to the internet).

There are several websites that offer email hosting services. By far the most popular is GMail, a service provided by google. You go to their website, create an account, and then sign in.

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 11:33:03 AM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:24:21 AM

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 11:09:55 AM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:04:08 AM

You could make a separate email account and fake name for any sites you don't trust with your real name.

My daughter bought my computer with all manner of programs from Microsoft including a program called Microsoft Outlook which contains my email address (this works much like a postal code is my understanding). I see no mechanism (granted I would apparently have to go to the Microsoft site) to install a secondary email address other than the one that I have with the Outlook program. 

I will ask my daughter when she next comes to visit whether I could indeed change my email on the Outlook program. It seems to me it would be akin to changing ones postal address. How would anyone know to forward or send you email. I grant you I get but one or two per day but you see my point I suspect.-

It'd be more like renting a second box at a postal office. The two addresses are separate, but you can still receive mail in both.

As to Outlook, I do not use that software. I tend to check my email through a browser instead of a separate software.

Well my friend, you certainly proved the Bible's Dictum "Let no man despise thy youth".

How is it possible to check your email through an internet browser? Is this possible with the Outlook program? Could I use the internet browser (I assume by Internet Browser you mean the safari disc that I click on to get to the internet).

There are several websites that offer email hosting services. By far the most popular is GMail, a service provided by google. You go to their website, create an account, and then sign in.

What is the approximate cost of this per month do you think (I know it will vary betwixt the US and Britain, but the US cost would be fine)? Although financially I am in a good place, I am no longer earning pounds, but only spending pounds, so you must trust me that this retirement equation changes ones outlook on extra expenses!

Also  I get a bit nervy about exposing my credit card on line after reading some of the horror stories about credit and cheque theft because of Online thieving (although my daughter purchases from Tesco using her computer via the internet with seemingly no problems). I am sure you youngsters get a laugh from us older folks nervousness about this!

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:37:35 AM

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 11:33:03 AM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:24:21 AM

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 11:09:55 AM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:04:08 AM

You could make a separate email account and fake name for any sites you don't trust with your real name.

My daughter bought my computer with all manner of programs from Microsoft including a program called Microsoft Outlook which contains my email address (this works much like a postal code is my understanding). I see no mechanism (granted I would apparently have to go to the Microsoft site) to install a secondary email address other than the one that I have with the Outlook program. 

I will ask my daughter when she next comes to visit whether I could indeed change my email on the Outlook program. It seems to me it would be akin to changing ones postal address. How would anyone know to forward or send you email. I grant you I get but one or two per day but you see my point I suspect.-

It'd be more like renting a second box at a postal office. The two addresses are separate, but you can still receive mail in both.

As to Outlook, I do not use that software. I tend to check my email through a browser instead of a separate software.

Well my friend, you certainly proved the Bible's Dictum "Let no man despise thy youth".

How is it possible to check your email through an internet browser? Is this possible with the Outlook program? Could I use the internet browser (I assume by Internet Browser you mean the safari disc that I click on to get to the internet).

There are several websites that offer email hosting services. By far the most popular is GMail, a service provided by google. You go to their website, create an account, and then sign in.

What is the approximate cost of this per month do you think (I know it will vary betwixt the US and Britain, but the US cost would be fine)? Although financially I am in a good place, I am no longer earning pounds, but only spending pounds, so you must trust me that this retirement equation changes ones outlook on extra expenses!

Also  I get a bit nervy about exposing my credit card on line after reading some of the horror stories about credit and cheque theft because of Online thieving (although my daughter purchases from Tesco using her computer via the internet with seemingly no problems). I am sure you youngsters get a laugh from us older folks nervousness about this!

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EDIT: Yes, my mother's credit-card was recently hacked. Fortunately, our credit company has a special fraud protection program that was able to deal with the fraudulent transactions and return our money.

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 12:00:25 PM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:37:35 AM

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 11:33:03 AM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:24:21 AM

Quote from: Sir Richard on March 24, 2016, 11:09:55 AM

Quote from: palmerito0 on March 24, 2016, 11:04:08 AM

You could make a separate email account and fake name for any sites you don't trust with your real name.

My daughter bought my computer with all manner of programs from Microsoft including a program called Microsoft Outlook which contains my email address (this works much like a postal code is my understanding). I see no mechanism (granted I would apparently have to go to the Microsoft site) to install a secondary email address other than the one that I have with the Outlook program. 

I will ask my daughter when she next comes to visit whether I could indeed change my email on the Outlook program. It seems to me it would be akin to changing ones postal address. How would anyone know to forward or send you email. I grant you I get but one or two per day but you see my point I suspect.-

It'd be more like renting a second box at a postal office. The two addresses are separate, but you can still receive mail in both.

As to Outlook, I do not use that software. I tend to check my email through a browser instead of a separate software.

Well my friend, you certainly proved the Bible's Dictum "Let no man despise thy youth".

How is it possible to check your email through an internet browser? Is this possible with the Outlook program? Could I use the internet browser (I assume by Internet Browser you mean the safari disc that I click on to get to the internet).

There are several websites that offer email hosting services. By far the most popular is GMail, a service provided by google. You go to their website, create an account, and then sign in.

What is the approximate cost of this per month do you think (I know it will vary betwixt the US and Britain, but the US cost would be fine)? Although financially I am in a good place, I am no longer earning pounds, but only spending pounds, so you must trust me that this retirement equation changes ones outlook on extra expenses!

Also  I get a bit nervy about exposing my credit card on line after reading some of the horror stories about credit and cheque theft because of Online thieving (although my daughter purchases from Tesco using her computer via the internet with seemingly no problems). I am sure you youngsters get a laugh from us older folks nervousness about this!

Free! It is supported through small advertisements that may appear from time to time, but these can be easily disabled with an ad-blocker.

EDIT: Yes, my mother's credit-card was recently hacked. Fortunately, our credit company has a special fraud protection program that was able to deal with the fraudulent transactions and return our money.

Thank you for teaching an old dog new tricks.

 It is almost dinner time but tomorrow I will visit the site. I use Google regularly but did not realize that they offer email. I understand that they are a most reputable company and can be entrusted with an email. I assume that I should enter some name for my email followed by the .com? Or will the email program at Google do all this for me?

Just go to gmail.com, click sign up or create an account, and follow the instructions given there.

Just go to gmail.com, click sign up or create an account, and follow the instructions given there.

Thank you very kindly. Well it is almost dinner time and tonight, if you care to know, I am having a lovely pastie that I will pop out of the oven in a bit along with a fine Cornish Beer.

 After dinner I will make my way to church for the Maundy Thursday service and then tomorrow my daughter and granddaughter will come to my home to make hot cross buns for Good Friday. It will be a blessed day topped off with a wonderful service at our church whereby the choir will present a rendered down version of "the Messiah " by Handel. I do so look forward to this Sunday and Easter Services.