24th November, 2024.
You’ve possibly realise I have a second hand Mac I want to sell: after buying a new model.
Which is why I headed for Romford, yesterday: it’s my nearest branch of recycling retailers, CeX.
I went … hoping to be able to make a good amount of cash: and a vague notion of buying a cheap phone from the Romford O2 shop.
Unfortunately?
CeX wouldn’t take the Mac.
As it turns out the thing had no function operating system.
Even though I was upset, soon realised what had happened: I’d obviously not reset the thing properly.
I’m gutted!
But … ?
Will probably have another go at resetting it: as soon as I can find a monitor to let me access the thing.
Frankly?
I’m glad I didn’t get rid of the old mouse and keyboard: they’ll come in handy …
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As an extra thought, about the new machine … ?
I know how space I have on it.
Mostly because I know how to access the diagnostic tools that tell me what’s been used, and what’s available.
On most of my Macs, I’ve always had the various drives connected to whatever machine I’m using showing on my desktop.
In a way that — in theory — shows how much space is available.
The information panel I’ve called up?
Tells me I’m using 124 gigabytes, out of a maximum of 995.
The ‘Info’ line under the main drive’s icon … ?
Tells me I’ve some 929 gigabytes free: when it should be showing some 871.
Quite what’s been happening, there, I don’t know.
And it’s not something I’m going to worry about, too much: this machine has plenty of drive space.
But it’s been happening since I updated to macOS Catalina on my old iMac.
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As a last thought … ?
I’ve got Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, on in the background.
The way the songs segue into each other, makes the technique sound effortless.
I’m also very parts of it remind me of the White Noise LP, An Electric Storm.
Floyd’s “Breathe (In the Air)”, and “On the Run”, in particular.
Why I’m reminded?
I really don’t know!
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