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Author:  Pelican [ Apr 23rd, '13, 17:24 ]
Post subject:  Mac v. Windows and forum use?
Hi,

Not sure if this is the right location for this question so, moderators, please re-direct as you see fit.

I was keen to understand how I could include a signature and avatar in my posts. Thanks to guidance from Faye I found out that I could do this by accessing the Profile option in the User Control Panel. I was using my (apple) IPad when I read Faye's reply to my query. I immediately found the "signature" and "avatar" tabs and felt silly for not finding the answer myself. Then, when I logged on to the Forum via my laptop, using Windows 7, I discovered that the signature and avatar tabs were not accessible, in fact they did not even appear as options. :dontknow:

Has anyone else found this or a similar variance between using a "Mac" type machine and a "Windows" machine when accessing the Forum?

Cheers,
Author:  mantis [ Apr 23rd, '13, 17:36 ]
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Oh my another innocent post that will turn to crap like the flu shot thread :D

As too the OP, no comment
Author:  RupertofOZ [ Apr 23rd, '13, 18:00 ]
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I'm using Windows 7... and the option to edit a signature, or avatar... is available under the "Profile" option in the User Control Panel....

Might be something more to do with your iPlod... :D

Just for you Mantis
Author:  Charlie [ Apr 23rd, '13, 19:04 ]
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mantis wrote:
Oh my another innocent post that will turn to crap like the flu shot thread

Ha ha, yea, who started that mess? :whistle:
Author:  Pelican [ Apr 23rd, '13, 19:46 ]
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Thanks? I think? :dontknow:
Author:  SuperVeg [ Apr 23rd, '13, 20:41 ]
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It's not so much the operating system, but the browser you are using.

PCs >> Macs

;)
Author:  CityRootsFarm [ Apr 23rd, '13, 23:17 ]
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Well seeing as I am using a Macbook and iPad and haven't had a signature problem changing I don't think its a mac or "iplod" prob Rupe ;-) But I have to agree with superveg its the browser some browsers don't allow the same type of features.

Macs >> PC
Author:  Pelican [ Apr 24th, '13, 09:01 ]
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Thanks guys.

I'll try an update.
Author:  nebbian [ Apr 24th, '13, 09:37 ]
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Hmm I can see that option in Windows 7: IE9 and IE10, as well as Chrome and Firefox on Mac OS X 10.7 and 10.8.

Most likely is that you didn't click on the "Profile" link :)


If all else fails you can try replacing that windows laptop with a real computer, I hear Apple make some good ones :twisted:
Author:  CityRootsFarm [ Apr 24th, '13, 10:02 ]
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:laughing3:
Author:  Pelican [ Apr 24th, '13, 10:18 ]
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Start aquaponics AND buy a new MAC ?????

Shouldn't be a problem after Thursday's Powerball draw! :D :cheers:
Author:  Pelican [ Apr 24th, '13, 10:20 ]
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Thanks Nebbian.

Yep, sure did press the Profile tab.

Currently running windows 7 with IE9 and, it still ain't there. Gremlins?

Cheers
Author:  werdna [ Apr 24th, '13, 10:24 ]
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Try pressing Ctrl + Shift + Del
Select cookies and temp internet files
Press delete.

If this doesn't work... I am out of ideas :)
Other than recommending you try Chrome
Author:  Pelican [ Apr 24th, '13, 17:20 ]
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Thanks again everyone who has tried to assist. I haven't been able to sort out the Windows machine but have managed to produce both an avatar and a signature line from my IPad.

Hope you are as excited/impressed/deliriously happy/overcome with feelings of love as I am. :D :whistle:

Cheers,

Marty (Pelican)
Author:  Charlie [ Apr 24th, '13, 19:00 ]
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Its a good chance that you are having issues because of you location on planet earth... :D
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