Software – Mac user

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

HP Smart Printer App

How to join a HP printer wireless using the HP Smart Printer App.

This refers to new install and printers that have dropped off the network. The Printer I am linking too is the HP Envy 6000 All in One Printer series.

You have 3 options:

Use a Smart Phone
Computer (Mac)
WPS (if the router allows it)

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/details/hp-envy-6000-all-in-one-printer-series/29256672

Install a new HP printer

Use one of the 3 options above and run through the HP Smart Printer App to install the printer.

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024

How to install Legacy Office 365 on Monterey and below macOS

Here is a short video from my YouTube channel showing you how to get round the office 365 latest build installer on a older Operating system.

This is also linked to my post on Office 365 https://macuser.org.uk/2024/11/08/office-365-version-control-for-legacy-macos/

Here is the link to the Current build that work on macOS. https://macuser.org.uk/2024/11/15/ms-office-compatible-chart-with-macos/

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

How to install legacy version of Google Chrome

I know the title is odd, as Chrome like Firefox just seems to work and work regardless of the Operating system. I have now started to encountered legacy issue with macOS running the latest version of Google Chrome.

My test machine is a 2013 iMac 21.5″ machine that just turned up to the workshop for a fresh build. The first issue was getting Catalina installed after I replaced the mechanical drive with a SSD. Next was finding the correct version of Office 365 for this macOS. Link below

MS Office compatible chart with macOS

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

MS Office compatible chart with macOS

Here is a list of the build numbers of MS office that work with macOS versions. Please note I am only going back as far as 10.15 Catalina which was the first true 64Bit OS from Apple release. Most people would be used Office 2011 for Mojava and before

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-office-for-mac

November 8, 2024November 15, 2024

Office 365 Version Control for legacy macOS

With Office 365 and licence version control on legacy Mac’s running older software you may find that certain Apps cannot be installed (unless you upgrade) which for a lot of the older machine the OS is the highest it can cope with. With that in mind you need to watch Office 365 auto updates you may find allowing the update might throw you out of one of the Office packages like onedrive or outlook to name just a few.

You then have the issue of trying to fix the issue or find a work around. The good news is Microsoft had a good record of legacy software readily available to download from their website. Its a shame they don’t have the compatibility link to the files to show you what Version you need to download for your software you are running on your Mac.

October 31, 2024November 1, 2024

Share iCloud account in Outlook

So sharing your exchange calendar to iCal is very easy and works very nicely on your mobile device. To share the Calendar the other way so bring it into Outlook (Why) is another story.

Outlook for Mac doesn’t support the CalDAV or CardDAV Internet standards. n short Outlook will not sync with iCal and there is no plan for Microsoft to change its approach. Looking into this and it’s possible to share the iCloud calendar to most web mail applications included Outlook for Web (notice the Web version).

So the process is login to iCloud.com with your Apple ID and go to calendars.

October 28, 2024November 15, 2024

Bitdefender system extension blocked in macOS

Installing Bitdefender on a Mac running Big Sur or above you are going to get the alert from gatekeeper Warning you of the System Extension Blocked. The Application is SecurityNetworkInstallerApp which is trying to load the system extensions. This will need to be enabled by open Privacy & Security in System Settings and click ok or allow depending on the screen. This is relatively simple on Macs ruing Ventura or below. However with some recent builds of Sonoma and Sequoia the App does not appear in security to allow you to authorise the app.

October 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Other ways to setup your new Apple ID

Usually for a new Apple user the way to setup your Apple ID (new) is to go system settings and then Apple ID is at the top.

Sometimes this times out for a multitude of reasons which I can never find out why. It does not help there is no reason why it wont accept the creation of the Apple ID from system settings. To get round this there is an Apple website where you can create your new Apple ID from. There was a time where the only way to do it was from the machine. I think Apple blamed down on the amount of Apple IDs that people could create. It was date back to their not so great mobile me accounts which just did not work to the expectations it was hyped up to certainly on mobile devices.

October 27, 2024October 29, 2024

How to fix a corrupted profile user account issue on your Mac.

Hey there, Mac users! Today, we’re diving into a quick and easy tutorial on how to fix your user account profile. Whether you’re updating for a fresh start or just personalizing your device, we’ve got you covered!”

Changing your corrupted profile account is simple, but it’s important to follow the steps carefully to avoid any hiccups. So, let’s get started and make your Mac truly yours!

Grab your mouse, and let’s jump into the system preferences!

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

How to install and remove a Profile to a Mac for a Watchguard VPN

When you setup a Watchguard VPN using IKEv2 you will need to download the installer for file to setup the profile for your computer or smart phone. The Watchguard includes it all within a package build. It’s a zip file you just need to unzip it and then located the folder to the Operating System you are using. So in our case you open the MacOS_IOS folder and either double click or right click and install the WG IKEv2.mobileconfig profile.