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Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:25 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim McGarvie" jgarv2002
Twice in the last two days I've awakened to the following Time Machine error message:
"Unable to complete backup. An error occurred while creating the backup folder."
After the first time I ran the Disk Utility's Repair Disk on it, and it verified OK. Then last night it happened again. Between I had some successful backups.
I am running a young MBP Retina. It performs backups throughout the day and night, and when I am not using it I close the lid. The drive is a LaCie 2 TB USB 2.0 drive, closing in on three years old. It is used for nothing other than Time Machine backups. Is it dying? If so, what are your recommended replacements? With the new Retina I can now consider USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt, if one of those would make a big difference.
Thanks.
Best,
Jim
"Unable to complete backup. An error occurred while creating the backup folder."
After the first time I ran the Disk Utility'
I am running a young MBP Retina. It performs backups throughout the day and night, and when I am not using it I close the lid. The drive is a LaCie 2 TB USB 2.0 drive, closing in on three years old. It is used for nothing other than Time Machine backups. Is it dying? If so, what are your recommended replacements? With the new Retina I can now consider USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt, if one of those would make a big difference.
Thanks.
Best,
Jim
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:05 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Michael Stupinski" mstupinski
I encounter the same problem, Jim, also with a 2TB LaCie external, which is connected via Firewire to my i7 iMac running Mountain Lion. Disk Repair always reports it as OK. The first couple of times this happened, since nothing had I tried seemed to help, I erased the disk and restarted Time Machine. Each time, that fixed it for some time (although I lost all those backups).
The next time it happened I ejected the backup disk, and then shut it down. Upon restarting the disk Time Machine restarted the backup and all the previous backups were still there. It still happens every week or two, but I do this every time it gives that error report and Time Machine chugs merrily on again. (Note: I have Energy Saver set to sleep hard disks when possible, and I think the disk's sleep status is involved but I haven't checked that since the method I use to correct the issue works.)
............Mike
On Sep 17, 2013, at 8:25 AM, Jim McGarvie <jim@mcgarvie.us> wrote:
> Twice in the last two days I've awakened to the following Time Machine error message:
>
> "Unable to complete backup. An error occurred while creating the backup folder."
>
> After the first time I ran the Disk Utility's Repair Disk on it, and it verified OK. Then last night it happened again. Between I had some successful backups.
>
> I am running a young MBP Retina. It performs backups throughout the day and night, and when I am not using it I close the lid. The drive is a LaCie 2 TB USB 2.0 drive, closing in on three years old. It is used for nothing other than Time Machine backups. Is it dying? If so, what are your recommended replacements? With the new Retina I can now consider USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt, if one of those would make a big difference.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Best,
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Group FAQ:
> <http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/macsupportcentral/files/faq.htm>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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The next time it happened I ejected the backup disk, and then shut it down. Upon restarting the disk Time Machine restarted the backup and all the previous backups were still there. It still happens every week or two, but I do this every time it gives that error report and Time Machine chugs merrily on again. (Note: I have Energy Saver set to sleep hard disks when possible, and I think the disk's sleep status is involved but I haven't checked that since the method I use to correct the issue works.)
............
On Sep 17, 2013, at 8:25 AM, Jim McGarvie <jim@mcgarvie.
> Twice in the last two days I've awakened to the following Time Machine error message:
>
> "Unable to complete backup. An error occurred while creating the backup folder."
>
> After the first time I ran the Disk Utility'
>
> I am running a young MBP Retina. It performs backups throughout the day and night, and when I am not using it I close the lid. The drive is a LaCie 2 TB USB 2.0 drive, closing in on three years old. It is used for nothing other than Time Machine backups. Is it dying? If so, what are your recommended replacements? With the new Retina I can now consider USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt, if one of those would make a big difference.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Best,
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> ------------
>
> Group FAQ:
> <http://tech.
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
>
Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:47 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Julian Thomas"
On 17Sep 2013, at 9:05 AM, Michael Stupinski <stupnski@tiac.
> I encounter the same problem, Jim, also with a 2TB LaCie external, which is connected via Firewire to my i7 iMac running Mountain Lion.
Is this situation limited to LaCie drives? We each have Iomega drives attached by firewire to our iMacs and have never seen this in well over a year.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:25 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Bob Cook" cookrd1
Thanks, Randy. It is people like you that make using a Mac even more
enjoyable. I must admit, I struggle DAILY with my MBP keyboard because of
the missing PageUp/Down, End and Home keys. I can NEVER remember the
shortcuts to replicate the PageUp/Down, End and Home keys (and I need them
daily!). Must be a mental roadblock on my part, but very frustrating. I
keep a little note on the desktop and will be adding at least some of these
new ones to it. Strange in that I can remember a lot of other ones that I
don't use daily.
AND, kudos to everyone on the list. I don't know what it is, maybe the
relative smallness of the Mac community, but I certainly enjoy the Mac and
iPad groups a lot more than any Windows/Android groups I belong to. Much
more personable.
-Bob
On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 11:41 PM, Randy B. Singer <randy@macattorney.com>wrote:
> **
>
>
> 14 Mac Tips That Will Change Your Life
> http://www.the-tech-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pEPE0dU.jpg
>
> ___________________________________________
> Randy B. Singer
> Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
>
> Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
> http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html
> ___________________________________________
>
>
>
enjoyable. I must admit, I struggle DAILY with my MBP keyboard because of
the missing PageUp/Down, End and Home keys. I can NEVER remember the
shortcuts to replicate the PageUp/Down, End and Home keys (and I need them
daily!). Must be a mental roadblock on my part, but very frustrating. I
keep a little note on the desktop and will be adding at least some of these
new ones to it. Strange in that I can remember a lot of other ones that I
don't use daily.
AND, kudos to everyone on the list. I don't know what it is, maybe the
relative smallness of the Mac community, but I certainly enjoy the Mac and
iPad groups a lot more than any Windows/Android groups I belong to. Much
more personable.
-Bob
On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 11:41 PM, Randy B. Singer <randy@macattorney.
> **
>
>
> 14 Mac Tips That Will Change Your Life
> http://www.the-
>
> ____________
> Randy B. Singer
> Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
>
> Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
> http://www.macattor
> ____________
>
>
>
Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:31 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim McGarvie" jgarv2002
I agree whole-heartedly, Bob.
What iPad group is it that you enjoy?
Thanks.
Jim
On Sep 17, 2013, at 5:25 AM, Bob Cook <cookrd1@discoveryowners.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks, Randy. It is people like you that make using a Mac even more enjoyable. I must admit, I struggle DAILY with my MBP keyboard because of the missing PageUp/Down, End and Home keys. I can NEVER remember the shortcuts to replicate the PageUp/Down, End and Home keys (and I need them daily!). Must be a mental roadblock on my part, but very frustrating. I keep a little note on the desktop and will be adding at least some of these new ones to it. Strange in that I can remember a lot of other ones that I don't use daily.
>
> AND, kudos to everyone on the list. I don't know what it is, maybe the relative smallness of the Mac community, but I certainly enjoy the Mac and iPad groups a lot more than any Windows/Android groups I belong to. Much more personable.
>
>
>
> -Bob
What iPad group is it that you enjoy?
Thanks.
Jim
On Sep 17, 2013, at 5:25 AM, Bob Cook <cookrd1@discoveryow
>
> Thanks, Randy. It is people like you that make using a Mac even more enjoyable. I must admit, I struggle DAILY with my MBP keyboard because of the missing PageUp/Down, End and Home keys. I can NEVER remember the shortcuts to replicate the PageUp/Down, End and Home keys (and I need them daily!). Must be a mental roadblock on my part, but very frustrating. I keep a little note on the desktop and will be adding at least some of these new ones to it. Strange in that I can remember a lot of other ones that I don't use daily.
>
> AND, kudos to everyone on the list. I don't know what it is, maybe the relative smallness of the Mac community, but I certainly enjoy the Mac and iPad groups a lot more than any Windows/Android groups I belong to. Much more personable.
>
>
>
> -Bob
Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:32 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Carrie" cnltnn
could you post the link again?
Thanks, Carrie
Thanks, Carrie
Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:55 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Patti A Robertson" parpiano
That link isn't working for me - I've tried copying and pasting into my browser. No good.
Help?
Patti
On Sep 16, 2013, at 9:41 PM, "Randy B. Singer" <randy@macattorney.com> wrote:
> 14 Mac Tips That Will Change Your Life
> http://www.the-tech-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pEPE0dU.jpg
>
> ___________________________________________
> Randy B. Singer
> Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
>
> Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
> http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html
> ___________________________________________
>
>
Help?
Patti
On Sep 16, 2013, at 9:41 PM, "Randy B. Singer" <randy@macattorney.
> 14 Mac Tips That Will Change Your Life
> http://www.the-
>
> ____________
> Randy B. Singer
> Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
>
> Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
> http://www.macattor
> ____________
>
>
Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:42 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Bill B." kernos501
At 8:55 AM -0700 9/17/13, Patti A Robertson wrote:
That link isn't working for me - I've tried copying and pasting into my browser. No good.
Help?
Nor me in Safari or Chrome, even with extensions off.
Bill
That link isn't working for me - I've tried copying and pasting into my browser. No good.
Help?
Nor me in Safari or Chrome, even with extensions off.
Bill
Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:27 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Bob,
You know, of course that there's a list at <
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1343>? You can copy/paste this into a file
for quick reference, or download the same from <
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/macsupportcentral/files/Keyboard>
That said, these lists never seem to be absolutely complete.
Otto
On 17 September 2013 13:25, Bob Cook <cookrd1@discoveryowners.com> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks, Randy. It is people like you that make using a Mac even more
> enjoyable. I must admit, I struggle DAILY with my MBP keyboard because of
> the missing PageUp/Down, End and Home keys. I can NEVER remember the
> shortcuts to replicate the PageUp/Down, End and Home keys (and I need them
> daily!). Must be a mental roadblock on my part, but very frustrating. I
> keep a little note on the desktop and will be adding at least some of these
> new ones to it. Strange in that I can remember a lot of other ones that I
> don't use daily.
>
> AND, kudos to everyone on the list. I don't know what it is, maybe the
> relative smallness of the Mac community, but I certainly enjoy the Mac and
> iPad groups a lot more than any Windows/Android groups I belong to. Much
> more personable.
>
You know, of course that there's a list at <
http://support.
for quick reference, or download the same from <
http://groups.
That said, these lists never seem to be absolutely complete.
Otto
On 17 September 2013 13:25, Bob Cook <cookrd1@discoveryow
>
>
> Thanks, Randy. It is people like you that make using a Mac even more
> enjoyable. I must admit, I struggle DAILY with my MBP keyboard because of
> the missing PageUp/Down, End and Home keys. I can NEVER remember the
> shortcuts to replicate the PageUp/Down, End and Home keys (and I need them
> daily!). Must be a mental roadblock on my part, but very frustrating. I
> keep a little note on the desktop and will be adding at least some of these
> new ones to it. Strange in that I can remember a lot of other ones that I
> don't use daily.
>
> AND, kudos to everyone on the list. I don't know what it is, maybe the
> relative smallness of the Mac community, but I certainly enjoy the Mac and
> iPad groups a lot more than any Windows/Android groups I belong to. Much
> more personable.
>
Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:36 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
14 Mac Tips That Will Change Your Life
http://www.the-tech-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pEPE0dU.jpg
Otto
On 17 September 2013 13:32, Carrie <cnltnn@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> could you post the link again?
> Thanks, Carrie
>
http://www.the-
Otto
On 17 September 2013 13:32, Carrie <cnltnn@yahoo.
>
>
> could you post the link again?
> Thanks, Carrie
>
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:29 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Bob Cook" cookrd1
Very good article, Tony! I can think of a couple of people that really fit
this description. I also think that for most people the big barrier is
"cost to switch". I hate to think of the many thousands of $ I have spent
on OSX, Windows, iOS, and Android software....plus the learning curve.
There certainly is something to be said for sticking with one platform,
and it is really nice that Apple computers can also run Windows for those
programs where there is no Apple replacement.
And, it is also very interesting how this same fanaticism applies to other
things besides technology. Such as the "car" community. Here in the
states, there are huge groups of Chevy or Ford fanboys. And, it doesn't
stop there. People become mysteriously devoted to Ferrari, Lamborghini or
Porsche. Not to demean Porsche, but some of their members can be very
anti-Ferrari, even though they never owned one. Sound familiar?
I really like my iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, iPad, 10" Galaxy Note
tablet, MBP/MBA, MS Surface Pro, Acer W3 tablet, OS X, Windows and Linux.
Each serves a purpose and each has unique features and capabilities. I
don't like to think about choosing one over the other, because for me only
Windows does everything I need, and I prefer to use OS X. We need to all
keep an open mind. Competition is good, it makes all products better.
And, it keeps my old mind active, trying to keep (somewhat) proficient on
all this stuff.
Last, be it Apple or MS or whomever, no company has any allegiance to me,
and I see no reason to have any allegiance to them or any other company.
Yes, come companies such as Apple, are more customer-friendly, and that is
the best reason for me to continue to buy their products. But, until they
start paying me to be their spokesman, I still have an open mind.
-Bob
On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 5:38 AM, Tony <tdale@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
> **
>
>
>
> http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/9171671/Why-we-keep-buying-the-same-stuff
>
>
>
this description. I also think that for most people the big barrier is
"cost to switch"
on OSX, Windows, iOS, and Android software....
There certainly is something to be said for sticking with one platform,
and it is really nice that Apple computers can also run Windows for those
programs where there is no Apple replacement.
And, it is also very interesting how this same fanaticism applies to other
things besides technology. Such as the "car" community. Here in the
states, there are huge groups of Chevy or Ford fanboys. And, it doesn't
stop there. People become mysteriously devoted to Ferrari, Lamborghini or
Porsche. Not to demean Porsche, but some of their members can be very
anti-Ferrari, even though they never owned one. Sound familiar?
I really like my iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, iPad, 10" Galaxy Note
tablet, MBP/MBA, MS Surface Pro, Acer W3 tablet, OS X, Windows and Linux.
Each serves a purpose and each has unique features and capabilities. I
don't like to think about choosing one over the other, because for me only
Windows does everything I need, and I prefer to use OS X. We need to all
keep an open mind. Competition is good, it makes all products better.
And, it keeps my old mind active, trying to keep (somewhat) proficient on
all this stuff.
Last, be it Apple or MS or whomever, no company has any allegiance to me,
and I see no reason to have any allegiance to them or any other company.
Yes, come companies such as Apple, are more customer-friendly, and that is
the best reason for me to continue to buy their products. But, until they
start paying me to be their spokesman, I still have an open mind.
-Bob
On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 5:38 AM, Tony <tdale@xtra.co.
> **
>
>
>
> http://www.stuff.
>
>
>
Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:34 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Yes, agreed, but if cars are not "technology", what are they?
;)
Otto
On 17 September 2013 14:29, Bob Cook <cookrd1@discoveryowners.com> wrote:
>
>
> Very good article, Tony! I can think of a couple of people that really
> fit this description. I also think that for most people the big barrier is
> "cost to switch". I hate to think of the many thousands of $ I have spent
> on OSX, Windows, iOS, and Android software....plus the learning curve.
> There certainly is something to be said for sticking with one platform,
> and it is really nice that Apple computers can also run Windows for those
> programs where there is no Apple replacement.
>
> And, it is also very interesting how this same fanaticism applies to other
> things besides technology. Such as the "car" community. Here in the
> states, there are huge groups of Chevy or Ford fanboys. And, it doesn't
> stop there. People become mysteriously devoted to Ferrari, Lamborghini or
> Porsche. Not to demean Porsche, but some of their members can be very
> anti-Ferrari, even though they never owned one. Sound familiar?
>
> I really like my iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, iPad, 10" Galaxy Note
> tablet, MBP/MBA, MS Surface Pro, Acer W3 tablet, OS X, Windows and Linux.
> Each serves a purpose and each has unique features and capabilities. I
> don't like to think about choosing one over the other, because for me only
> Windows does everything I need, and I prefer to use OS X. We need to all
> keep an open mind. Competition is good, it makes all products better.
> And, it keeps my old mind active, trying to keep (somewhat) proficient on
> all this stuff.
>
> Last, be it Apple or MS or whomever, no company has any allegiance to me,
> and I see no reason to have any allegiance to them or any other company.
> Yes, come companies such as Apple, are more customer-friendly, and that is
> the best reason for me to continue to buy their products. But, until they
> start paying me to be their spokesman, I still have an open mind.
>
;)
Otto
On 17 September 2013 14:29, Bob Cook <cookrd1@discoveryow
>
>
> Very good article, Tony! I can think of a couple of people that really
> fit this description. I also think that for most people the big barrier is
> "cost to switch"
> on OSX, Windows, iOS, and Android software....
> There certainly is something to be said for sticking with one platform,
> and it is really nice that Apple computers can also run Windows for those
> programs where there is no Apple replacement.
>
> And, it is also very interesting how this same fanaticism applies to other
> things besides technology. Such as the "car" community. Here in the
> states, there are huge groups of Chevy or Ford fanboys. And, it doesn't
> stop there. People become mysteriously devoted to Ferrari, Lamborghini or
> Porsche. Not to demean Porsche, but some of their members can be very
> anti-Ferrari, even though they never owned one. Sound familiar?
>
> I really like my iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, iPad, 10" Galaxy Note
> tablet, MBP/MBA, MS Surface Pro, Acer W3 tablet, OS X, Windows and Linux.
> Each serves a purpose and each has unique features and capabilities. I
> don't like to think about choosing one over the other, because for me only
> Windows does everything I need, and I prefer to use OS X. We need to all
> keep an open mind. Competition is good, it makes all products better.
> And, it keeps my old mind active, trying to keep (somewhat) proficient on
> all this stuff.
>
> Last, be it Apple or MS or whomever, no company has any allegiance to me,
> and I see no reason to have any allegiance to them or any other company.
> Yes, come companies such as Apple, are more customer-friendly, and that is
> the best reason for me to continue to buy their products. But, until they
> start paying me to be their spokesman, I still have an open mind.
>
Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:08 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Bob Cook" cookrd1
Actually, Otto, when it comes to really integrating your smartphone, the
cars I mentioned are seriously lacking compared to pedestrian vehicles.
When it comes to $/mile to operate, their technonogy will bite you. Kinda
makes a VW GTI attractive.
cars I mentioned are seriously lacking compared to pedestrian vehicles.
When it comes to $/mile to operate, their technonogy will bite you. Kinda
makes a VW GTI attractive.
Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:28 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Saklad" jimdoc01
> Actually, Otto, when it comes to really integrating your smartphone, the cars I mentioned are seriously lacking compared to pedestrian vehicles.
Since a pedestrian is someone who *walks*, it isn't clear to me what a "pedestrian vehicle" is.
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Since a pedestrian is someone who *walks*, it isn't clear to me what a "pedestrian vehicle" is.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:31 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Charles Carroll" charlesmarkcarroll
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!managemembers/ipadveryontopic/
For those of us who want very focused iPad help.
I manage this group to be very on topic. Hopefully over time it will
become as valuable a resource as this group.
For those of us who want very focused iPad help.
I manage this group to be very on topic. Hopefully over time it will
become as valuable a resource as this group.
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