fixed : iCloud settings out-of-date error in Windows 10

Posted on 11-12-2017 by MacManus.nl

Question :

I have installed the iCloud application on my PC running Windows 10, and added my iCloud email-address to Windows Mail.app (or Outlook) without a problem, but now I keep getting an error message saying my iCloud settings are out-of-date… when I click on it, I get an option to have this fixed by Windows 10 itself, but then nothing happens… the problem remains, and I am not receiving any eMails in my iCloud mailbox…

I have checked on iCloud.com and my PC is listed as a registered device, and there is no error showing in the iCloud application on Windows either…

What can I do to fix this ?

Answer :

Somewhere during 2017 Apple has changed the security settings of the iCould services : it is now obligatory to enable two-factor-authentication on your iCloud account if you want to connect from any non-Apple device : from now on you will need to generate an application-specific password for Windows Mail.app (or Outlook)…

Here’s how to do that :

setup two-factor-authentication on your iCloud account as outlined here
then, make sure you have the iCloud for Windows application installed on your PC ; if you need to reinstalled it, you can download it here
then, make sure you have the iCloud for Windows application setup properly ; open the iCloud for Windows application and make sure there is a checkmark at “Mail” (and at “Contacts”, “Calendars” and “Tasks” if you want to sync those also)
then, make sure you have added your iCloud mailbox to Windows Mail.app (or Outlook) ; if it’s not listed, add it (again)
then, generate an application specific password as outlined here
then, make sure that you input the application specific password you have just generated as the password for your iCloud mailbox in the Windows Mail.app (or Outlook) Settings

That’s it !

NOTE : do NOT use your regular iCloud-password for Windows Mail.app (or Outlook) any longer, it won’t work.

enjoy 😉

BEWARE ! : iOS 11.2 HomeKit bug !!

Posted on 08-12-2017 by MacManus.nl

**** B E W A R E ****

There is a security-bug in the first versions HomeKit on iOS 11.2

In version 11.2 of iOS, it is possible to take control of your all you HomeKit devices like smart lights, smart locks and smart thermostats.

Solution :

Upgrade your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to iOS 11.2.x or iOS 11.3 or newer when they are released !

For now Apple has fixed this by altering the settings on the HomeKit servers, but a solution for iOS itself is in the works, so upgrade to a newer version of iOS when there is one available !

BEWARE ! : macOS 10.13 High_Sierra must be updated !!

Posted on 08-12-2017 by MacManus.nl

**** B E W A R E ****

There is a security-bug in the first versions of macOS 10.13 High Sierra.

In version 10.13 (10.13.0) and 10.13.1 of macOS High Sierra, it is possible to take control of your Mac by just logging in as ‘root’ and leaving the password blank…

Solution :

Upgrade to macOS High_Sierra 10.13.2 or newer !

Apple has fixed this by releasing an updated version of High_Sierra, so for your own safety, you should upgrade your macOS !

Note : this security-bug was introduced in High_Sierra, so it is no problem in earlier versions of macOS and OSX, including macOS 10.12 Sierra

fixed : retrieve WiFi-password from iPhone [without hacking]

Posted on 18-04-2016 by MacManus.nl

Question :

We have a password-protected WiFi-network at our local sports club. My iPhone automatically logs on when I’m near, but now my son is a member too and he would also like to connect to the WiFi when he’s around. Problem is, nobody seems to know the password… I’ve typed the password once long ago, but I didn’t write it down… Is there any way to see the password that is stored on my iPhone ?

Answer :

Yes, but you need a Mac and iCloud for it.

To be more precise : you can’t retrieve passwords on your iPhone (or iPad) the way you can on your Mac, by just opening the Keychain utility.

But there’s a way around this :

on your iPhone, go to Settings –> iCloud
there, make sure “Keychain” is set to “On”
then, on your Mac, go to Apple [top left corner] –> System Preferences –> iCloud
in the window that opens, make sure there’s a checkmark in front of “Keychain”
then, on your Mac, click anywhere on your desktop
then make sure “Finder” is displayed top left, next to the Apple-icon
then press the [SHIFT]+[CMD]+[U] key-combo on your keyboard
in the window that opens (named “Utilities”) double-click on the “Keychain Access” icon
in the window that opens (named “Keychain Access”) select “iCloud” from the list on the left
now, find the name of the WiFi-network you are interested in, and double-click on it
in the window that opens (named like the WiFi-network), make sure the “Attributes”-tab is selected
then, put a checkmark in front of “Show password:”
in the (unnamed) window that opens it is said ‘Keychain Access want to use the “Local Items” keychain.’ typ your Administrator’s password and click “OK”
now, the WiFi-password you are looking for will be displayed in the previous window (at “Show password:”)

…that’s it !

enjoy 😉

fixed : how to stop paid Skype services

Posted on 06-12-2013 by MacManus.nl

Question :

I’ve been using Skype on my iPhone with great pleasure, but recently I have erratically subscribed to additional paid services, that I can do without as I am perfectly happy with the FREE version. Today I got a reminder that Skype will start charging my creditcard for these additional services soon.

I want to unsubscribe as soon as possible, but I can’t figure out how to…

What should I do ?

Answer :

As you have already pointed out, Skype is a great app, even if you’re only using the FREE services. Skype Support isn’t too helpful however if you want to unsubscribe from paid additional services you no longer (want to) use.

Here’s a little roundup of all you need to know :

-1-

If you want to change your subscriptions (or other Account-settings), you cannot do that within the Skype-app in iOS, you will have to login through your regular internet browser :

http://www.skype.com

Using a Mac (or PC) for this is the easiest way, but you might be able to do it on an iPhone or iPad also…

-2-

On the Skype-internetsite you can stop various services that go with your account. Here’s the overview :

– cancel a subscription (e.g. an “Unlimited Europe”-subscription)

– cancel the Skype Premium services

– cancel your entire Skype account

(the services that you have active are listed in your Account settings on the Skype website)

A step-by-step guide on this can be found here :

https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1881/how-do-i-cancel-my-subscription

-3-

To be able to login to Skype using a device that you’ve never used to do so before, you will need your Skype-password.

If you can’t remember your Skype-password, you will need to request a temporary one from Skype here :

https://login.skype.com/account/password-reset-request

Note #1 : if you reset your password, you will renew your login on all your Skype-enabled devices

Note #2 : the regular password-adjust/reset-option that’s on the Skype-website is not available if you do not know your current/old password…

Note #3 : different from nearly all other OSX-apps, Skype is listed in the OSX KeyChain-app, but a password can not be viewed. (for reuse)…

fixed : Partner’s Password not accepted in TeamViewer

Posted on 16-10-2013 by MacManus.nl

Question :

I’ve been using TeamViewer for quite some time now, and it is perfect to connect to someone else’s computer and look at their screen remotely.

Logging on to the other one’s computer never was a problem, until now…

Now, whenever I try to log onto my (so-called) “Partner’s computer”, I get an error saying “Please Enter Your Partner’s Password”, which actually is what I just did and I’m 100% sure it is the correct password… and every time I try again, I keep getting this same error…

How can I get beyond this error and just log on ?

Answer :

This seems to be an error in TeamViewer 8 (actually version 8.0.20942).

By-passing this error is simple (but very annoying) :

1- type (or select) the desired Partner ID in the entry box of the “Control Remote Computer”-chapter of the initial TeamViewer window and click the “Connect to partner”-button (just like you normally would)

2- in the “TeamViewer Authentication”-window that opens, type your partner’s password in the “Password”-entry box, but do NOT click the “Log on”-button yet ! (*)

3- now, first click on “Advanced” and let the window expand…

4- then, click the “Log on”-button… and your log on will go as smoothly as you’re used to…

That’s it ! enjoy 😉

(*) if you immediately click the “Log on”-button (as you usually would), this will give you the “Please Enter Your Partner’s Password”-error message…

fixed : correct login-password not recognized at login

Posted on 07-06-2013 by MacManus.nl

Question :

I just started up my Mac, and in the in log fields I typed my login name and my password…

I’m 100% sure I typed the right password, but I get a message that the password is wrong… and even if I retype my password (which is 100% correct), I still get that same error-message…

Any idea what can be wrong and how I can fix this ?

Answer :

If you’re sure you’ve typed the right password, the problem is not the password, but the login-name… (even if OSX’s error message clearly says it’s the password that is wrong)

What probably went wrong, and is not obvious to the user’s eye, it that you have one (or more) space(s) typed in front of your login-name…

So you’ll just have to entirely erase the login name (hit the Backspace-button a few extra times, just to be sure) and the password, and then type them again.

That’s it !

😉

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fixed : iCloud settings out-of-date error in Windows 10

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